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The problem is the courts are blocking any chance they have of doing that. They have had ever major ruling go against them. Regardless of what they've done or not done in the past, it is basically our of their hands at this point.

Can't say I believe this is fully accurate but there are some truths in it. Ignoring that hockey is the economic engine for UND's athletic department would definitely lead to a quick departure. So yes, it is a priority that would have significant trickle down effects. However, that doesn't mean there aren't fair questions to be asked about incremental funding. It is also a lot more complicated and misunderstood on where some of that funding comes from and how it is applied by those giving direct funds to do certain things. HPC I and II, the new football facilities, updates to Bronson Field and the new softball field also show that those in charge are far from ignoring other sports.

Must be a problem from the neck up...

Agreed

I think you'll be surprised. I've heard some of the questions submitted already and I don't think they are going to be afraid on answering them with reasoning they have come up with behind making certain decisions. That being said, I'm sure there will be plenty of answers that people won't like, be satisfied with or disagree with their reasoning (myself included) but people want the chance to ask questions to those in charge and they are offering it up on a silver platter. I for one would like to know what the reaction within the Athletic Department about people starting GoFundMe's to fire a coach... Would be a great suggestion to offer if they haven't thought of it already. Or you could have looked at the actual invite and saw this on it:

No arguments on pretty much all of it from me minus the money grab part. They aren't getting any extra money from anyone on it, unless you have to buy the ticket and aren't going to use it I guess? I wonder if you call in if you can remove the playoff game from your invoice, similar as you have been able to in the past with the hockey playoff series or like they said you are able to do with the Hall of Fame game. Being that it is a separate line item, I would guess the answer is yes. I'm sure it was a joint decision, but I'm curious if the REA (who handles the tickets) or the Athletic Department came up with the idea.

That's what they have done in the past. It has its own hiccups like I mentioned: season ticket holders don't know they have to go buy their seats within a few days and then end up losing them. The ticket office can put non-season tickets on sale but then the people that buy those don't have a shot a better (more expensive) seats that season ticket holders don't claim unless they wait for those to be released. Again, not saying I agree with it, especially trying it this year, but they are trying to simplify things. Not a particularly apt comparison, because results, but it is the same thing they do for hockey season tickets.

Quality, proven OL can make pretty solid money in today's transfer portal world. Kilty did just fine for himself ending up at K-State, he was one of the top OL available. Really sucks, but unfortunately it looks like it is the way it is going to be for the foreseeable future.... Agreed, but dealing with angry season ticket holders who lost their seat for a playoff game because they didn't go buy them within the first few days is equally as frustrating, as is trying to sell tickets, not knowing what seats are going to be available. Understand why it was done, not sure this was the year to test the waters on it though.

Seems like a lot more history between the two and not the AD making the decision.... https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/college/dennis-hutters-yearslong-relationship-with-und-coach-mallory-bernhard-leads-to-hiring

Wait, wasn't Berry getting criticized because he doesn't make in game adjustments? I have a hard time keeping up with what the current narrative is...

An AD would sure put themselves in a pretty tight spot dictating who a HC can hire for an AC. If it doesn't work out, makes it pretty easy for the HC to point fingers and say "this was your idea." That doesn't preclude an AD from having input but fully directing a hire seems like a stretch.

You don't have to be on the honor roll to be eligible. Most schools have it set up so that if you've been awarded an Alston award, do the bare minimum (i.e.: stay eligible and don't get in trouble) and are still in school when the cutoff date is, you'll receive it.

Wonder if it will be enough to surpass Alston and FCOA that he was getting here?

But the university still gets credit in the state funding formula as there is no differentiator in regards to enrollment count in said formula?

Armacost has been an absolute shot in the arm for the athletic department with the momentum on all the capital projects and Alston payments among other things. Given all the support he has given the athletic department and of course the AD reports to him, do you actually think Chaves didn't discuss this with Armacost prior to it being done?

No, talking to people who were actually involved in the meetings. Notice I didn't say I anywhere that I did or didn't agreed with any of it? There's enough to criticize without making things up.

He's paid the second lowest salary in the conference and the assistant pool is middle of the pack. By the end of his latest extension he'll still be below the median. I don't think that complaining he's overpaid compared to where they've finished in the conference is the argument that I think you think it is. This is not saying he should be paid more or should have gotten an extension, it is a fact based comment on conference salaries.

Regardless of opinions, continuing to repeat this strange take, in whatever context it actually is supposed to mean, doesn't make it true.

I mean if it was a true conspiracy theory and they were actually trying to "hide" it, they would have released it tomorrow before the hockey game when the standard UND fan would be locked in to that. Or they could have went full blown tinfoil hat, taken the NDSU route and just not announce it like they've done twice now with their MBB coach.

I wouldn't.

I agree with you except for the net neutral part. I would feel comfortable saying he is supportive of anything that can retain the top performers at UND. But I can go back and find plenty of comments that are contrary to that opinion.

Damn him for growing the sport of college hockey!!

Announced it on senior night. Don't blame him after getting unofficially suspended.

Fun story, not true though.... https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/nfl-draft-true-story-jerry-jones-dallas-cowboys-and-almost-johnny-manziel Yes, Jefferson would be worth a decent haul. But no one has even remotely suggested letting him walk for nothing. Which is why they are working on extending him.

Again, when was the last time they splurged in free agency or gave away a giant haul in a trade? Maybe TO almost 20 years ago now? Jones has significantly changed his approach for at least the last decade. Not to say he wouldn't make a blockbuster deal but that perception hasn't been reality for a long time.