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Until they have a mini-firestorm erupt on their campus ala Texas Tech. And trust me, the Jeanotte-heads of the world will be there (figuratively) tossing matches.

Whatever they do I sure hope they don't do the fadish, tacky, Boise State, Eastern Washington, "match the turf to school colors" thing ... oh, ... wait ...

Worthless stat of the day (heard on radio while driving to work): Home teams that win Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals win the Cup 86% of the time. (Sorry Goon and Ray77.)

This would be a heck of a conversation starter at some cocktail parties: Everything you've heard about fossil fuels may be wrong.

In the eyes of the NCAA lying to them is far worse than any violation in their volumnous "thoust shalt not" journals.

So, ... this probably wouldn't be a good time to recommend a plan to send Devils Lake water to the dry areas in the western part of the state ...

Seems the Thrashers really will be flying to Winnipeg. Press conference in Winnipeg at 11 today. http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/205144/

Do enjoy reading this: 18. RC Rocco Grimaldi

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Seats are great; view is fine; but when the offensive linemen start to get "ripe" later in the game ...

That's about 10 more years than I pegged him for.

Uh, ... not to be picky, but we asked for the full list and not just the top two.

If UND moves football back on campus, the Alerus Center would be perfect for UND Basketball and The Betty is perfect for volleyball (and soccer training space). </pie-in-the-sky glasses>

That's easy: Six inches of height and 35 pounds.

I'm going to keep asking: Is the NCAA a state actor based on this 2002 Supreme Court ruling? (The last time the NCAA was challenged on this front was 1999.) What's a "state actor"?

You've just explained why they won't back down.

Predicting that is like predicting the rapture.

Dan, and only Dan, knows who the good teams are at any given time. No other measure (SOS, Sagarin, Massey) matters. When will you learn.

They'll will whip out the "we control our schedule, we don't control who the NCAA says we must face in the post-season" rationalization.

http://host.madison.com/sports/college/hockey/article_3b452884-852a-11e0-b169-001cc4c002e0.html

Imaging Weber State getting the purple turf they've talked about and hitting that trifecta.

Since wild guessing is in vogue ... Knight with MacMillan and O'Donnell (the two Penticton freshmen): Knight and two guys out of the BCHL will blend. It's a Canadian-style thing. Knight will cover up the defensive mistakes the freshmen will make. Nelson with Kristo and Rodwell: Rodwell for the toughness (looking out for Nelson) and to have someone keep up with Kristo's speed. Nelson sets it all up. Rowney with Miller and Grimaldi (the two US NTDP guys): Rowney is the "getter" in this classic "Getter, Setter (Grimaldi), Shooter (Miller)" line; plus, Rowney has the edge to make sure no one takes liberties with smallish Grimalid. Lammy with Dickin and (someone's going to have to earn it): We'll see Lamoureux at center until the coaches are sure Grimaldi understands his responsibilities on both ends of the rink. Initially it may be (21 year old) Di Puma until St. Clair and Parks show they can play a total game in the WCHA.

You've touched on the real issue. You don't compare Rowney/Rodwell just like you wouldn't compare Malone/Frattin. Different styles. The fairer comparisons would be Rowney to Malone (big centers) and Rodwell to Frattin (big framed wingers with speed and good shots).