The Sicatoka

Dear Rocco: You are right. There's no need for teenaged girls to be putting their "wares" out on display continually. And if anyone thinks Rocco doesn't know he's acting as a lightening rod, well, you've probably never heard of Tim Tebow either. If UND is associated with a lightening rod I'd rather it be Rocco than these imfamous lightening "rods".

OK, I can understand the demise of Fargo South. Half their team is now Fargo Davies. That's why neither is very good this year. But what happened to West Fargo? The former powerhouse is getting thrashed of late. And where did Grand Forks Red River come from all of a sudden? They are the 'beast of the east' this year. Very strange. Closing thought: Given that the top four in the AAA poll are Bismarck, Bismarck Century, Mandan, and Minot, I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that the AAA champion this year will come from the west.

That's what gets me: NDSU fans forget that, or just assume only NDSU can make a turn like that.

If anyone could get their application for a village idiot job turned down, it'd be him.

Whatever happened to the days where when a kid gave a public verbal the other coaches backed off as a courtesy not only to the other coach but to the kid as well?

Bounce ... And yes, I almost expect SCSU to follow the UNO model.

Why would Sabin want to go back the amateur ranks?

I thought PCM wore an onion on his belt.

That a boy, Bohl. Good for you Kolpack. Keep telling the voters (coaches in this case) they are too stupid to know the difference between UND and NDSU. That should win you lots of votes.

The bold is all you have to say.

As I asked before: Would Minnesota be ranked in the FCS top 25?

In football, I know who UND plays next. It was mentioned all weekend with the UND score (and how SUU took down UNLV). I literally have no idea who NDSU plays next. None. The media is infatuated with Saturday's result and not mentioning a next opponent. I wonder if NDSU will get sucked in by that. Never forget the most important rule of coaching: the most important game is ... the next one. PS - I just looked on-line. Illinois State. And it's NDSU Homecoming.

A team can't function wondering constantly about the health and availability of their coach. If Kill can't resolve these issues, well, honestly, Craig Bohl has submitted a pretty good resume.

Did they upgrade the internal broadcast capabilities for HD? Or did they at least include the ability to have a penalty clock on the TV broadcast screen?

Dear UND Football, You're going back for a second shot at Fresno State this week, ... You're going back for a second shot at Fresno State this week, ... You're going back for a second shot at Fresno State this week, ... You're going back for a second shot at Fresno State this week, ... </ Jedi mind trick>

First, whom do I thank, NDSU or Minnesota, for me not even needing the 10.5 points? Second, would Minnesota be in the top 25 in FCS? Seriously. The NDSU TD to make it 21-14, UMn couldn't defend that. If NDSU runs that same play against the top 25 in FCS there'll at least be three defenders out there to stop it. It's like Minnesota had no clue (or was it no skill). The upset yesterday would've been a Minnesota win.

The best ever parody (exposee?) of the NCAA: http://www.southparkstudios.com/full-episodes/s15e05-crack-baby-athletic-association

From the linked source:

You folks are missing my point: What, not who, is in the jersery is more important than the jersey. "What" is the character and make-up of the player (plus the esprit de corps and the skill set). Put Mario Lamoureux or Mike Prpich in the ugly "M" and they'll still be character guys. It's just that the ugly "M" seldom puts guys of character into their jersey. And gleefully rolling on the floor like a little girl over a new jersey makes me question what that guy is made of. Can you fathom Jon Toews or Digger Anderson doing something like that?

Those Ohio U uniforms are acceptable. However, behaving like a six-year-old with a new favorite set of "jammies" (pajamas) is not. I recommend immediate man-card revocation. PS - What's in the jersey is far more important than the jersey itself.

I've heard acceptance rates like that phrased as a "Can they fog a mirror" acceptance criteria.

Just two responses: Vandals (Idaho) were a northern European (Germanic) tribe that sacked Rome in 455 AD. Yes, TRIBE. Vandals are Europeans....hence no one cares. The first time I think you've been almost 100% correct. Vandals are "not of color" Europeans ... hence no one cares. Crusaders (Holy Cross)? When will CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) chime in on that? A crusader is anyone who fights for a holy cause, not necessarily a member of the Crusades. But Holy Cross is a Catholic university so we know which "Crusaders" of which they speak, hence the CAIR tie-in.

I do. This is a trap game. It's time go out out and win the games you are supposed to (and maybe work out some kinks and take out some frustrations along the way).

What'd I say from the beginning? Someone will always find something to be 'offended' about. Tarheels (UNC) derives from a Southern (pro-slavery) NC militia unit's nickname. Sooners (OU) is the nickname for folks that stole Indian lands "sooner" than it was legal to (<-- ponder that for a minute). Vandals (Idaho) were a northern European (Germanic) tribe that sacked Rome in 455 AD. Yes, TRIBE. Crusaders (Holy Cross)? When will CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) chime in on that? Maccabees (Yeshiva of NY)? Not all Jews hold the Maccabees in high regard. Trojans (USC)? How do the Greeks feel about that? Spartans (Mich State)? Will Persians (Iranians) chime in? And yes, eagles and buffalos are sacred images in some Native American religions. Thunderbirds (SUU) are part of Native American mythos as well. Should the Miami Hurricanes ever play in post-Katrina New Orleans?

NDSU and 10.5 points? Take that.