In this bonus episode of Conversations, I speak with North Dakota State University’s Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations and Strategic Revenue, Troy Goergen.
I spoke with Troy in advance of Event No. 31 of the Around the World in 80 Sporting Events project that took me and my buddy Wayne to Fargo for a NDSU football game in the Fargodome against the University of Northern Iowa.
As I say in the show’s open, I figured this would be the perfect time to schedule my Conversation with Troy for publication because the Bison were ranked No. 1 in the Football Championship Subdivision all year, were the defending FCS National Champions, and had a 16-game winning streak. Plus, NDSU had not lost a home playoff game since 2016.
Who the heck invited Illinois State University Redbirds to the party!?!
They upset the Bison in the FCS Championship’s second round (NDSU’s first game following a first-round bye), 29-28, despite throwing five interceptions.
Still, Troy’s Conversation is one worth listening too as he’s a bit of an anomaly these days, having spent 27 years at North Dakota State, and is able to share historical perspective on the Bison’s rise from NCAA Division II to FCS (formerly I-AA) and the enormous success the football program has sustained at both levels (five Division II National Championships and 10 FCS crowns).
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