(05-08-2013 09:24 PM)FearTheNorse Wrote:  We only wish we were them.

In all seriousness, the hope for NKU fans is that the move to the ASun is a stepping stone in a fast climb to relevancy. Not necessarily national relevancy, which seems unreasonable, but local relevancy. Mostly UK and Cincy fans dominate the region, and Xavier gets some attention. If NKU can find a way to carve a fanbase that rivals X's, I would be thrilled.

But it will take several years to see if that's feasible. With the inane NCAA rule of a 4yr probation on postseason play, it kind of stunts the growth for now. -- of which I'm sure the Horizon took into account before deciding whether or not to invite NKU two years ago.

Getting an invite to a conference like the Horizon should be a goal for NKU's department.

Just revisiting this to say how much of a difference a couple years make. The Horizon League woke up and saw the potential of NKU and snatched them up before either the Summit League or the OVC. This past season '15-'16, their first in the HL, they represented very well. Not just in men's basketball, but across the board in all sports. NKU was the right fit at the right time!