The Sicatoka

Someone who wants to leave is leaving.

Up two scores, at home. Up at the half. Same thing that happened at Nebraska: they let the game get away from them. Talent? Fatigue? Scheme? Nerves? Don't know what failed but it's that pattern.

I predict September 18 (official fall enrollment census day for NDUS schools) will be a very interesting day. Yeah, ... way out on a limb with that one ...

I'm guessing ACC adds the three this week for the "15" reason given. That'll force WasSU and OrSU to act. I seem them putting the MWC at 16. I just don't see the AAC being fiscally viable (travel costs) for WasSU/OrSU ... or are folks just waiting to watch Tulane against WasSU.

SDSU seems like a momentum team. Give them any and they're not going to be caught. NDSU is an intimidation team. Know it; expect it; stand up to it.

The team should go into Brookings with the mindset that they let one get away last season.

I thought playoffs count in the four game exception. Like I said, finally, a room. Tommy started in a room with Grover, Ketteringham, and Zimmerman. This ain't that room ... thank goodness.

They make it work in FB with AAA, AA, A, and 9.

There's a reason you seldom see: - true freshman (18-19 year old) QBs - true freshman CBs/DBs - freshman centers (in hockey) before Christmas - freshman defensemen without an "old guy" beside them @Teeder11 explained why. When you do see one, they are the exceptional exception and not the rule.

I see a QB room ... finally. Should the 2023 Walter Payton Award Watchlist starter have a problem both 3 and 6 look to be able to step in. Do not burn a year of 11.

Softball: https://fightinghawks.com/news/2023/8/25/general-north-dakota-athletics-announces-plans-groundbreaking-for-memorial-village-ii-on-campus-softball-stadium.aspx Might as well bring these back: https://www.grandforksgov.com/home/showpublisheddocument/47674/638191595078670000 https://forum.siouxsports.com/topic/6529-facilities-master-plan/page/96/#comment-1310445

Won't fit in the space. There's not the extra 100 feet down the lines; things like buildings (MVII) and streets are there.

I looked it up so I’m DQ’d from any “prizes”. https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0070632014.html

Ulmer can still run the hockey academy.

Fact check: true

Wilbur bringing the ice.

KG is a generational shift from Bubs and Dane. Simpson is a generational shift from KG. ... just realized that.

Quiet reality: You spend more than three seasons with an AHL franchise you're being kept around for more than on-ice play. You've effectively become a de facto coach within the organization. https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=123970 PS - The final threshold has been broken. Assuming a Simpson hire, UND has a payroll coach that could be my kid.

If "fifth" is the over/under I'll put on the homer green-tinted spectacles and say "better".

Roster. Check. Captains. Check. Now, the most important season line item as defined by @geaux_sioux: Do we have a fishbowl? Somebody, please, channel your inner Evan Trupp or Coltyn Sanderson and wear one, for @geaux_sioux's sake, ... please.

To my seats in REA during period breaks? Or would the ground robot have to hand off to an aerial drone to deal with steps.

See: Sanderson, Jake

Some can stop fretting now: Tommy is in this photo. I'd call it slightly more important. https://fightinghawks.com/news/2023/8/23/football-north-dakota-announces-2023-team-captains.aspx

Then allow me to be positive: - I'm positive the mayor of Fargo is looking to raise property and utility taxes outside of this proposal (already raised the utility franchise fee) - I'm positive this requires 60% supermajority to pass - I'm positive in this (inflationary) economic climate this will have trouble at the polls