The Sicatoka

Here's exactly where the NCAA is being, well, the NCAA. The rulebook does say, "As nearly as possible, the dimensions of the rink shall be 200 feet [61m] long and 100 feet [30.48m] wide." However, they also say they'll only play Frozen Fours in arenas that hold 15000 or more. But the 15000 or more seat hockey arenas in the US are, for the greatest part, NHL arenas, which are 85 feet wide. Don't you love how consistent the NCAA is.

That's all well and good, but that's only the revenues side of the ledger. "How much have expenses gone up?" is the question that needs to be answered also. From the Executive Summary to "EMPIRICAL EFFECTS OF DIVISION II INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS" by Orszag and Orszag, June 2005 (a study commissioned by the NCAA): I'd really like to see the actuals (revenues and expenses) at the 'SUs to make the best rational comparison of the bottom lines.

Be sure to put Myles Brand's dictionary back where you found it.

I'm starting to find those phrases bothersome, even if they are quotes of GrahamKracker. We have seen what GrahamKracker has proven himself to be. There's no need to keep rolling the evidence out. There's no need to sully yourself with those words even if they are quoting another. Leave the despicable characterizations for GrahamKracker to keep using (as he was the first).

Well, from one perspective I am surprised: I thought all members of UNDIA thought only GK's way on the issue (or so we'd been informed by GK).

And that is why I tend to look at (believe) KRACH more than RPI or PWR.

Why? Effectively, Spirit Lake is "neutral" on this (not against as long as good comes of it) and has been for quite a while (and despite efforts of some to change the stance).

It's not? That's what Woog told me. :lol:

Folks, CBS will do this, and then they'll run the very next Florida State v. Florida, Florida State v. Notre Dame, or Florida State v. Miami of Florida college football game they can get the rights to. And if it's at FSU you know Renegade and Chief Osceola will be shown.

Heavens! Did I see construction equipment and building materials on the north end of the Alerus Center this weekend!?!?!

GK, This, by your own reasoning, really doesn't matter. "Why?" you ask. Because you tell us that tribal resolutions matter, and this isn't one.

(snaps awake) (pounds on wall) (rolls over) (looks at clock) (scowls) (pounds pillow) (mumbles something that sounds like "cost" and "conference") (pounds pillow again) (falls back asleep)

(yawns) (rolls over) (looks at clock) (pounds pillow) (falls back asleep)

Same article: How'd I know that name would pop up again too.

1. Why are "big-time" DI-AA NDSU fans (on a DI-AA FB board no less) so worried about what a lil' ol' DII may or may not do? 2. The biggest smile on a face award goes to Zaundra Bina. 3. NDSU's departure from DII was the root cause to the end of the rivalry. (There was no need for contract or cross-division point formulas worries before that event; thus, root cause.)

Well, (thankfully) that's over. I have all the respect in the world for Rich Glas and what he's achieved, but it may be time to more the program in a new direction. Now we just need the NAIA playoffs to end so Buning can take a drive 30 miles south on I-29 and then turn west at Exit 111 and go another 10 miles (to talk to a person there to take over the UND MBB program).

Where's that picture of PCM's dog?

I was thinking of associating your line with this but was afraid I wouldn't be able to keep it "PG" rated.

At the risk of stealing someone else's line (sorry Rick): We know Geoff Paukovich wasn't driving the Jeep. Greene wasn't hit from behind.

The SUV is totaled. Greene plays NHL hockey days later. Oh. My. What do you think Greene told the coaches and trainers? MG: "I got hit by a truck." EO: "Are you alright!?!?!" MG: "Yeah, but you should see the truck, it's not."

Careful, there are two sharp edges on that sword.

Actually, and TJ and NASA haven't disclosed this publicly yet, but it's only 16 comets and one large "planet killer" asteroid that is on a collision course for Earth. TJ, NASA, and the DoD are in negotiations for the rights to TJ's device that will destroy the asteroid and save the earth and all humanity. The rumor is that, as a humanitarian gesture, he may just give the device, including patent rights, to NASA. (Man, that'd look real good on a "Hockey Humanitarian Award" nomination. )

Let Kessel have the award for "best first year." I'd rather have Oshie or Toews win the award for "best college career" instead.

Congrat on 30-0 UND Ladies. Now, just one more thing. Don't be Finland!

Somebody has to define "surrounding area."