The Sicatoka
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Let's make this simple and clear:
A coach can not talk about any recruit until they have signed a National Letter of Intent. (A verbal commitment by a high school athlete does not count.)
Be smart: Don't ask questions that Blais, Hakstol, or Berry, or Lennon, Glas, or Roebuck can't answer.
There's a clear distinction here that people need to understand:
The Grand Forks Herald (for example Virg Foss), the Fargo Forum, KKXL-AM Radio (for example media members Tim Hennessy and Scott Swygman) can talk about unsigned recruits or recruits after they've signed. They are not UND coaches.
It's all just more of the NCAA's (how shall we say) interesting rules.
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Let's compare 2003:
Weston Dressler (to UND)
Bismarck HS (ND AAA)
2100 yards
40 TDs
Tyler Rohle (to NDSU)
West Fargo HS (ND AAA)
1269 yards
25 TDs
Who had the big school big stats?
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... a sister in Seattle ...
See what being too close to too many Starbucks will do to you?
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They missed the ND Museum of Art on campus at UND?
Shame on them.
I've long believed that a North Dakotan can move away to a big city and move back to ND and be just as happy before or after. It's just that folks used to that "big city" can't adjust to the more relaxed pace in ND.
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They have more titles than us, 7 to 5
But ours were all in the era of our lives. (mine at least)
You see, they have won many titles long ago,
When the number of schools playing was very low.
Oh, the next season, we would hoist up a banner
To join the other five that arose with a ladder.
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I am surprised but very pleased he chose UND because he always wears a Gophers hat when he helps with the defensemen camps in Moorhead run by Chip Ammerman.
It must have been a black and orange Moorhead cap that just faded over time to look maroon and gold.
Chip Ammerman? Is his son the defenseman on the MHS team that was on the US U-17 team with Chorney and Lee?
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Mens hockey battles a long season and lots of travel and can still show a good number for grades.
When mens hockey starts with a "3" any sport that starts with a "2" should be really embarrassed.
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Mr. Lee (welcome on board) was apparently involved in a most interesting game last night.
1 hit, 119 minutes- Moorhead wins penalty -laden matchup with Bemidji
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I thought I'd never see the day of a UND mens hockey player with a 4.0 GPA!
Ack--gasp--(clutches chest)--aaacccckkkk ....
(Insert loud thud-on-floor sound here.)
Clear!
(Insert sound of defibulator discharging here.)
To whomever it is: Great job!
PS - Congratulations to all the hard work of all of UND's outstanding scholar-athletes. Keep up the good work.
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Anyone who wants the best recruits to come to UND for athletics ...
.... or (gasp!) academics for that matter.
Trust a PR guy when he speaks of things like projecting a good public image.
With the Fighting Sioux Sports Network putting games on satellite, everyone in The Ralph Engelstad Arena becomes a first-line ambassador for UND. What do you want to show the world?
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Sic...what about "Who's he, he sucks." Take out that last word.
I stop at two words.
And trust me, I have a vocabulary that could make a sailor blush. I just choose to use it when I'm sure exactly who is listening.
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Tomorrow the rubber hits the road.
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Forgive me, but I won't chant along with what the students chant, "Who's he ...," today.
I would, however, readily go along with something less graphic. I suspect there are many others sharing this view. Maybe 11,406 is optimistic, but you'd easily increase your 1000 number.
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Wisconsin fans are great. They have a great time. And they do none of the things Dr. Kupchella is raising the issue of. So, do we have to go to R-rated language to have a good time? (I'd give Wisconsin a PG-13 at most and that's on a harsh day.)
And the standing thing? Students didn't stand at the old Ralph in the late 1980s and that place roared. Not standing (for the whole game) is a courtesy-thing for the non-student neighboring sections. A reminder to students: You'll be in those sections one day. Will your story change then?
However, power plays, goals, critical situations, sure, stand. You bet. Again, be a good neighbor. Know why you are standing and if it's for a good reason get those who aren't to "Stand Up and Cheer."
As far as new chants (someone brought this idea to me once and I still like it):
Scott Hennen on the PA: Starting at center for Docile State, number 26, John Doe.
11,406 Sioux Hockey Fans: Non-factor!!!
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redwing77:
Wasn't the deal that UND and REA would use all that technology (ring, the Daktronics boards) to help with student and crowd conduct by
- putting up the song lyrics (Fight on Sioux, Stand Up and Cheer, etc.)
- having a synchronized "SIEVE!" chant
- (other stuff here, ask Dirty or forecheck or anyone involved back then)
Maybe you want to ask Dr. Kupchella where that side of the "good conduct" deal is.
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It was about a week ago that the Fargo Forum ran a story on how NDSU officials would be changing how they handle the crowd at the BSA for the UND at NDSU games.
Now, just days before NDSU at UND, Dr. Kupchella rolls out this issue to Sioux fans.
Me-thinks this is far from coincidence.
Me-thinks this issue extends a level beyond either UND or NDSU. I'm not sure if it is the NCAA (remember, fans at a Michigan school were recently chastised) or if the ND State Board of Higher Education is behind it.
Either way, "Who's he ...." has been around longer than most students today have been alive. Come up with something new and creative. You're not shocking the players any more. I'm sure the students could come up with something newer and catchier.
I loved the "Martha Stuart" - "Martha's sister" creativity. It can be done. Who's going to step up and lead?
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actually I think is it 15M according to this link
I recall the $8 MM number (because it was what The Betty was estimated to be as well) from the Forum. The link (on page 345 of 403) does show the $15 MM request. I also noted the recommendation on the request: $0. That reads like Bismarck (the ND state treasury) isn't going to help on the renovation.
I also noted these words next to UND's request: "Non-State Funded Projects." Translated? UND is asking to build $53 MM worth of new facilities on campus .... with monies from outside sources, not from the ND state treasury. ($8 MM of that is The Betty. I'm not sure what the rest is.)
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Everybody is on top of each other, there is no leg room, and the seats are very small.
huskies: You must have been in the upper deck. Seating up there is tight for leg room, but they did it that way to get the seats in. But hey, you're still in a leather, theatre-style seat, right?
bisonguy: Upgrading facilities is a sound move if you have the dollars to do it.
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Both nights???
Looks like only Friday according to this.
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On the penalty box glass:
"This small cell is the Future Home of M. Stuart"
If we were so lucky to see M. Stuart in the penalty box, a thought-bubble sign saying, "Some doilies and fresh flowers would really spruce this place up" would get a laugh.
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Many folks have wondered how the size number came about for The Betty.
The best answer I've heard is this:
At 4000, the next "size up" is roughly 5000.
The lower bowl of REA is roughly 5000.
Why rebuild the lower bowl of REA?
Plus, in the REA you have the suites and Club Rooms in place already.
The REA holds 11406 for hockey. On the weekend UND "maxed out" (an average of greater than two sold out arenas) for hockey.
Before you ask: The overcapacity number Saturday is because they sell SROs and let people stand and watch from the North and South Club Rooms.
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Where were Sioux fans? Well, you can't blame the cold. They were out, and filling their home stadium.
Friday:
Basketball, UND at NDSU: 5030
Hockey, Denver at UND: 11295
Saturday:
Basketball, UND at NDSU: 5120
Hockey, Denver at UND: 11668
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... the BSA will be undergoing a major renovation ($18M ?) after this season.
According to the Fargo Forum article on subject I read (back in October-ish), you have an extra "1" in that estimate. It's $8 MM renovation. The story also said that they are working on blueprints, but don't have the money yet either.
Meanwhile, meet The Betty.
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Did I mention that you can't sign an LOI until you've completed your junior year of HS and then can only sign during LOI signing periods?
The media (GF Herald) has reported that Taylor Chorney has verballed to UND (as has Brian Lee, as reported in the Fargo Forum). Taylor Chorney is a HS junior right now, as is Brian Lee. (No LOIs possible.)
Tim Hennessy may have made a report about a Chorney verbal. And remember, Tim Hennessy is media (Clear Channel North Dakota - KKXL-AM) and can report whatever he chooses.
Yes, this sounds like word-mining, but that's how the NCAA operates.