The Sicatoka

Did you just pick UND over SIU? Thanks!

You crack a "joke" like that in most American workplaces and you risk your job. It's called "workplace sexual harassment" and only the lawyers benefit from it. Before I've said, "Would you say it to the person's face" is a good posting criteria. I'm wondering if, "Just because you can say it, and could say it, should you" wouldn't be better.

Metric, eh?

Folks, that play could not have been reversed in a WCHA or NCAA game. Replay is only for goals and the crease area. If anything it re-enforces my belief that the on-ice referee should be "wired" to another official in the press box who watches "the bigger picture" (like this) and for the "behind the play" stuff. And that's for HS, college, and NHL.

(insert pro or con comment about Brett Hull's skate in the crease here)

Well duh. Look what sweeping UM-Duluth would do for the playoff seeding hopes of .... Minnesota. You really think he's interested in anything else?

You bet there are two sides to this. Folks who want to keep the name have thought through the impacts, effects, and outcomes. You hear questions like "new moniker", "who's paying the costs", "what will the long-term impact be", "how will this affect various UND programs", and "what will tribal relations be like afterwards". Now, can you tell me the same has been done from the other side? I'd argue no. They're playing the end game as being a different name and logo on a jersey. If they believe that's their end game they're sadly mistaken. Rightly or wrongly, this decision by the tribes will affect how Native Peoples will be received everywhere in the state, not just at UND, but in Bismarck at the Legislature. Imagine a national news story of how Standing Rock would not have open dialog with the State of North Dakota. Or imagine one about how Standing Rock Tribal Council would not let their own Native People's voices be heard via a democratic vote. Either of those will do far more damage to American Indians than any fan in a jersey cheering for (or against) a team called "Sioux". Americans still do like open dialog and a sense of democracy. Show them otherwise and you do damage to who you (say you) are. A "no" outcome resulting from a free and open dialog amongst and from the Native Peoples will be amenable to many folks (me included) who are "fatigued" or "worn down" of the issue. But if the tribes give even the remotest perception of a lack of representation of the will of their People, if the tribal governments act more like dictators over the People than their ambassadors and envoys, if it's only about the will and ego of a select few on a tribal council, how can anyone anywhere expect to work in good faith any Native Government in the future. You bet there are two sides, and the sides are neighbors. We're learning how our neighbors operate both inside and outside their house. We're watching. And it's not just a logo or name we're watching. I treat my neighbors as they treat me and others. They'll show me how to behave. I'll gladly oblige.

TJ probably won't win the Hobey (for reasons 'mikejm' details in the first post of the thread). Plus, many voters will just look at numbers and Kevin Porter has the inside track on that one. Toss in Duncan winning it for UND last year and it's (sadly) done. So, TJ will just have to work to take a different prize ... Stuff in the lobby is nice; but banners in the arena are fun too.

Here's the question: To NDSU's Athletics bottom line is an NDSU broadcast sales (making money), or marketing (spending money)? I sure hope they pull better numbers than Bohl's show.

http://forum.siouxsports.com/index.php?showtopic=7716

Alternatively, did he realize he had about zero chance at being a finalist for this position and cut his losses by withdrawing?

No UND Baseball in Kansas (weather) but the roof is still up at Alerus Center, lacrosse season is underway, and DU got beat at home.

I guess that stereotyping thing is true: Myles Brand calls us "hostile and abusive" and well .... PRESTO! And now it's spread into the womens program too. That was just nasty. But it's still Brand's fault. PS - 140 PIM total.

11 football games and 1 BB game per week does not compensate for a regional cable deal that is all about UND hockey. Again, another good try. Am I happy about no KFYR. No. But there are other "big sticks" out there. And one more question: Did KYFR pick them up, or did NDSU buy the air time like they did with local TV last season? The phrase, " ... has added Clear Channel Bismarck to the Bison Radio Network ... " doesn't really answer the question.

There will be classroom space in the building by Harrington. Nice try however.

They are (were? ) #1. But geez, the CSTV crew wants to have Red's baby.

Other than the new building going up (thanks to a gift) behind Harrington/Upson II or the Hydrogen Research Center at EERC, gee, I can't think of any.

Chem Eng ... Energy and Environmental Research Center ... anyone ... Bueller? And Chem Eng has decent ties to Geology and Geological Eng also. Now, for Aero, which is based from ... Mechanical. And these days Mechanical is becoming more and more Mechatronic (mechanical and electrical hybrid). There's a common core of course work in all engineering disciplines. You have one degree you have the first two years of most programs. However, engineering is good jobs. Before any of this talk should even be considered (by folks who do have the power) ... The first consolidation or realignment in the NDUS has to be closing some of the college campuses.

March 3, 2008 was a long time coming, but, finally, enlisted man Woody Keeble will be forever saluted by US military officers. Wherever he is, he earned that respect and honor. http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/22/7566-...medal-of-honor/ Congratulations to The fighting Sioux.

Folks, Joel was a Sioux fan. He was murdered this season. It just feels like poor form to make light of the subject.

Folks, it has to be said so I'll be the heavy: I struggle mightily with this theme this season because of Joel Lovelien. Please consider.

You assume one. Another could say: Have it next to a world-recognized aviation program. Spin away.

He's not just the AD at Denver, he's able to run the whole university. PS - Shouldn't pharmacy be with medicine also?

Seems more common than not (KFGO, WDAY, KSTP, WCCO, ... ). Right now there are more good questions than good answers.

I think you may have missed the opening play (if KVOX wasn't it). The (new) 50kW KVOX isn't the newest 50kW stick in the game. And like the link says, the new one is owned by the former Sioux Hockey public address announcer at Ralph Engelstad Arena. Very curious.