The Sicatoka

I've always liked Thomas Vanek -- college hockey's "Randy Moss"

I didn't choose to omit anything. I borrowed the definitions from this site. Next, please re-read what I stated: It was a UND VP for Research quoted in the Fargo Forum who said (paraphrased) that UND was at a competitive disadvantage for certain Federal research dollars because they aren't allowed to bid because they aren't a land grant. I'm not claiming it. A man who knows the system is stating it.

Normally, any qualified researcher/school can go after a grant. However, a subset of Federal research grants require the proposer to not only be qualified but to be at a school carrying the "land grant" designator. That locks qualified groups from even bidding on the work. (That's paraphased from a recent Fargo Forum article quoting a UND VP.)

My only prediction for the first round: Doug Woog will mangle SCSU #15's last name as badly as he mangles UND #5's last name at least once on the weekend.

Stay nine nights and get the season ending loss free!

You asked. I answered and stated my point of view. Yet, another ad hominem attack surfaces.

There are limits to what even other Sioux fans will believe.

If we promise to work hard and get The Betty done by Friday night, would they be willing to move the regional there and play it Saturday, Sunday, Monday instead?

The land grant concept was needed at one time, namely a century and a half ago. The facilities to educate, to drive the country, would not have happened in that era without the Morrill Act. Now, in today's world, the land grant designation is used by those with it to shut out non-land grant institutions that are qualified to do certain (primarily Federal) research from even bidding on it. It has gone from a wonderful concept (promoting education of the general populace) to a licence to keep some from competing fairly and evenly for research dollars. But the land grants cling firmly to that century old designator as some sort of badge of honor. PS - I'll avoid the words "Agriculture and Mechanic Arts" and the word "duplication" regarding other programs at land grants for now.

It's all just another phase of .... The Vast Fighting Sioux Conspiracy

How far do you want to take this "duplication" and "facts" thing? How about: University of North Dakota - established 1883 North Dakota Agricultural College* - established 1890 Anything beyond ag that NDSU does is duplication, right? * Later renamed North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Science.

Apparently they have to make room for two banners up there. The WCHA recognizes UND as having won 13 WCHA titles. There are only 11 currently hung in The Ralph. We're missing a 1963 (co-)WCHA regular season banner from this expanding array.

Any of you expected less from the Star Tribune?

There a great blast from the past on this subject in the link. Be sure to check out the second page of it where 'sagard' first mentions the league champion's scoring and defensive numbers.

Bill Mason had a tough Saturday night on UND's second goal. However, Bill Mason had a tough Friday night in letting MTU pick Matt Jones at the blueline to let Engelhardt in free for a shot and MTU's lone goal (ruining Brandt's shutout). I'd say the bad goals were even on the weekend.

No, no, no, that's The University of North Dakota at Phoenix. See all the UND Aerospace distance learning campuses here.

I knew there are indications of alcohol problems on the SCSU campus. I didn't know how far they extended in terms of "who" and "time of day."

By the way .... Here's a link to UND's Division of Continuing Education. They offer great, accredited degree programs in many fields on the satellite campuses as well as over the Internet. Take a look.

Who? And every day is a great day in North Dakota.

Forgive me Doggy, but I'm a fan wanting an outright title no matter how the team gets it. I'd prefer a sweep to it. If it comes at UMD's expense in Madison, so be it. Sorry, I'm greedy.

UND is soon to be offering more courses on its Fargo mini-campus. Of course, UND's neighbor to the south is upset by this. They are claiming its bad policy to let UND offer these courses in Fargo, claiming duplication and competition for students is wrong. But not that long ago, like last summer, that same school claimed that duplication and competition was good and cost (to taxpayers) wasn't an issue. Funny how stories change when your not on the "giving" end of it. The Story

Don't tell me you've seen Blais in "The Gorilla" mode too.

I demand all these demands not be so demanding, and ... I demand that my demand that all these demands not be so demanding be implemented immediately! I demand it!

You're looking forward to a year with no hope of playoffs?

"What Should Blais Do?" Put the team in position to win an outright MacNaughton Cup. Put the team in position to enter the playoffs with confidence. Put the team in position to enter the playoffs on a roll. Put the team in position to take care of their business. Put the team in position to take care of their own.