The Sicatoka

"In college football sacks count against a quarterbacks rushing totals, ... " and attempts. Stauss doesn't run the ball and yet had more "rush attempts" than Bowenkamp. I'll buy that, but it also means that Stauss was sacked more times (obviously for loss). Let's see, he doesn't run and is sack-prone. I can see them pinning their ears back now.

One more thought: If you don't like DII's formula method of tournament selection, here are the DIAA criteria for non-automatic qualifiers:

'bisonfan1234' is incorrect when claiming: From the DII Handbook (right after that table): Now if you go to the reference made, in the appendices, you see that Northern Colorado and UC-Davis are not DIAA tournament eligible (via qualified conference or qualified at-large, key work: qualified, meaning DIAA tourney eligible) and thus to a DII are only worth 4 points if you beat them or 1 point if you lose to them. NDSU will enter the same category next season.

(From the link) The strength-of-schedule index is calculated as follows: Win versus a Division II opponent with a record greater than or equal to .700 on the road

A Sioux fan on this board will probably get more latitude than say a Bison/Gopher/Huskie/etc. fan. In that same vein, a Bison/Gopher/Huskie/etc. fan probably won't be given quite as much latitude here. When I used to have the time to "play" with tony (and The Yellow) over at Bisonville I knew I was a guest in "their house." I'd speak, but I also knew I was a "guest" in "their house" and should act with some level of respect to my "hosts." That's good advice to everyone. PS - That "The Yellow" jab is a good example. That'll probably slide here but would raise some ire in Bisonville.

After last night's performance, am I allowed to reconsider an earlier date?

It's not one of the headline classics of all time but ....

I'm still chuckling over the group that chanted "Decline It!" when Yale was called for a penalty.

I wore the big, black Fighting Sioux leather jacket to Mankato last year. I knew what I was doing and got exactly what I expected to hear (plus a couple of compliments about the jacket). When in Rome .... if you ain't doin' what the Romans are don't expect a friendly reception. (Or at a minimum, keep your mouth shut so they don't know you.)

Don't let Lucy Ganje et al hear that for a couple of reasons.

Wilcox, SK is where Athol Murray College of Notre Dame (home of the Hounds) resides. Jeff and Jason's dad is a coach there, hence, it's their hometown. It appears to be Kaip's as well. Weyburn was mentioned because of this: "Weyburn defenseman Greg Park has also taken advantage of the early signing period to join Providence for next season."

Their QB is their leading rusher and has a huge "yards per completion" number. It's pretty clear what they try to do: Draw you in, then hit you deep. Know that and play smart. One by one.

Idaho, SMU, or Houston. Sounds like trying to decide whether to get mumps, measles, or chicken pox.

I just got my UND Alumni Association and Foundation annual report. (It's like the annual report you get if you own stock in a company.) Paging through it I noticed that Mike W. Commodore, employed by the Calgary Flames of the NHL, has donated $25,000.00 to UND in the last year. It was first in the Jan/Feb Alumni Review but there was another, sadder subject that was the focus of that issue so I must have missed it then. Anyway, big applause to Mike Commodore for the $25-large hit.

(I'm gonna say it.) Respect is earned. The students didn't respect sections 107 and 110 right away in the new arena and things happened. Now I'd say the students are doing a much better job of respecting their neighbors in those sections. I'd say it's time to ask that some respect be shown back. Take it to REA or Roger Thomas or all the way to Kupchella. Point out that you've played the seating game and expect better now because you've played by the rules. Whining (yes, I'm going to use that word) here about all the 'injustice' ain't gonna fix dinky-doo. Don't be a victim. Do something real and substantive. (And it'll be a great life lesson.)

And, thanks to the world we live in, there will always be lines to get into popular places.

Gee, I paid for my season tickets too. And I have to wait in a line to get in too. (And I haven't even gotten the free groping. ) Does the entrance say "Student Entrance" or "Student Only Entrance"? Which gates are open for entrance before a game? I know the SW (Student) is. The front doors are. Which others? There must be one on the north side somewhere, probably NW because I know the NE isn't and neither is the SE. (Help?) If it's the front, and one to the NW and one to the SW, that's three entrances. Divide that amongst 11400 people. That's 3800 per entrance. With about 2200 students, sure, set up two student and one "other" line at the SW. The students would get a great deal there (do the math). Also, I'd guess a disproportionate number comes in the front (even better for the students). However, back to the main point: There are lines at each entrance. Next we'll be crying because the ice cream is cold.

(We otta take this act to Vaudeville because you just played the perfect straight-man for a punchline.) Why, I thought the big arena would be home to UND BB so you wouldn't need TV capabilities in the practice facility. Could it be that a fair number of games will be played in the REA-SC so you'll need the TV capabilities in there?

I've heard that line of thought expressed this way: We're crying because our ice cream is cold.

REA has posted the latest photos here. That place is looking more and more "cozy" every day. From the court, with that low truss, it'll look like there really are people hanging in the rafters. I found the latest drawings here. PS - Why would you set up media/TV broadcast facilities in a practice arena?

Congratulations, your coach has perfected playing the game at a snail's pace. Obstruction is still a penalty on the books.

How come it doesn't show up there today? http://members.aol.com/cheisenber/Recruit04.htm

My misread. I saw the date and "10:58" but didn't read the "AM" (thinking PM). It's too early to be up on a weekend.