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  1. The Sicatoka
    I believe the "why a conference" and "DII" questions were straight up out of pure ignorance. Those folks probably got kudos from their academic cohorts for looking so obtuse. I say that because the IAC is supposed to be watching out for the University's interests regarding Athletics. To be where we are today tells me the IAC has been doing nothing as far as oversight. Why does that normally happen? The overseers have no idea what they are looking at or what to be looking for. As I said, it'd be like putting Blackheart and Mafia on the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
  2. The Sicatoka
    I'd say explore it if Wentz had actually played this pre-season instead of ending up with broken ribs.
  3. The Sicatoka
    This problem can be solved objectively by people with the right information. I just sent Kennedy a very polite email asking him to, based on the IAC's exhibited bufoonery, put together a real and substantial group of willing and motivated people truly interested in the betterment of University of North Dakota Athletics to objectively review the salient data and make solid recommendations. The time for "do we need a conference" nonsensical dialogue is not now.
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    What do I think? Well, you've already read that I'm so-so on the name but given that the logo exceeded my (admittedly low) expectations. What I will say is this: I do enjoy waking up every morning and not waiting for the other shoe to drop. It seemed there was always the next story, blog, article, opinion thrashing UND about the old nickname. That's gone. Tthe "advocacy journalists" now have to find some other group to harangue.
  5. The Sicatoka
    Allow me slightly different POV on the IAC: The IAC is supposed to be monitoring Athletics for the University and the Universtiy Senate. But monitoring takes people who have a clue about what they are looking at. Sorry, but I'm not putting Goon and Oxbow on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission just like I wouldn't put someone that asked such questions as today's on the IAC. If you're going to be on a committee or board at least have a clue when you walk in the door or recuse yourself to someone who does have a clue and a willingness to be there. Those questions say to me they aren't even minimally qualified to be serving.
  6. The Sicatoka
    Uh ... yes? http://eagnews.org/sc-school-bans-american-flag-from-football-games/
  7. The Sicatoka
    Which means he'll listen to us just as much as Hak did.
  8. The Sicatoka
    Yes. I get that. But I'd still like to see the basis, the numbers, behind it. Otherwise it's just a number.
  9. The Sicatoka
    Where's that $4 million number coming from? Worst case scholarships (63 --> 85) is 22 times 2 (title IX) for 44. At $20k per that's $880k. What else? Coaches? OK, double the current numbers. What else? NDSU and UND both have the FBS minimum sport sponsor ship (16) so that's done. Maybe add a few more women's scholarships for extra Title IX insurance? And ... ... ... I'm getting about half your number at worst. What am I missing?
  10. The Sicatoka
    Back to the personal attack when you're out of anything else.
  11. The Sicatoka
    We know the IAC will recommend something to President Kennedy. What do you expect to be the outcome? What would you do? Background: UND previously had 21 DI athletic programs (before eliminating baseball and men's golf) UND currently has 19 DI athletic programs M (8): BB, FB, H, ITF, OTF, CC,Tennis, S&D W (11): BB, VB, Soc, Softball, H, ITF, OTF, CC, Golf, Tennis, S&D Non-core BSC sports are: MH, WH, Soc, Soft, MS&D, WS&D
  12. The Sicatoka
    That's high maintenance. My point being, ESPN's Saturday options this week were ...
  13. The Sicatoka
    You do realize you are making my point for me: There is no college football this weekend except CSU at NDSU and Cal at Hawaii, thus, ESPN picked up the last (only) option in the bar. I say "only" because ESPN is not paying to send a crew to Hawaii (high maintenance girl) for a no-ratings game when they have a cheaper no-ratings game at hand. Even ESPN's own folks view next weekend as the start of the CFB season. "ESPN/ABC Set for Best College Football Opening Weekend Schedule Ever" -- where they list the games of weekend of Sep 3. http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2016/05/espnabc-set-best-college-football-opening-weekend-schedule-ever/
  14. The Sicatoka
    UND's the hottest chick at the other bar* down the street. *hockey versus football allusion
  15. The Sicatoka
    It's NDSU speak for "a hot date". (Dear "The Hawk", the poseur act is pretty transparent. And moderators can see email and IP addresses.)
  16. The Sicatoka
    Two. Foot. Putt.
  17. The Sicatoka
    ESPN's "relationship" with NDSU is kind like that girl at the end of the bar that everyone "knows": Not the first, second, or third choice on an evening, but it's there whenever you want it, ready and willing.
  18. The Sicatoka
    I bet you get that a lot; but that aside, I meant having them made with the new UND logo, not you going in for a stretch to make them.
  19. The Sicatoka
    The Bison are Swedish? The Bison are Swedish!!! ... buncha meatballs ... Honestly, the opposite of love is not hate but is indifference; the same is true for hate. The worst thing any program can have toward it is indifference. And for me only two kinds of teams win titles: Mine; Not mine.
  20. The Sicatoka
    Anyone called the state about license plates yet? http://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/communications/docs/Specialty plates.pdf
  21. The Sicatoka
    NMSU? Wichita State? EWU? Portland State? But, definitely there are, " ... lots of moving parts ... "
  22. The Sicatoka
    Oh my ... I hadn't considered that ... but that is very true.
  23. The Sicatoka
    Well, if it's NDSU's it involves a car and a park in Omaha ... feel free.
  24. The Sicatoka
    If they can't separate personal likes and feelings from objective reviews of pros, cons, costs, benefits, they are unfit for the committee and unfit for leadership. If they are there as advocates they should be removed.
  25. The Sicatoka
    Track, football, and soccer have a pretty solid resolution now with the HPC. Tennis is in good shape with the agreement to use the new tennis facility in Grand Forks. Baseball is already gone. I'd say softball should be very wary give their facility was rated the same. I'd say swimming should be wary as their facility need should be near the top (bottom?) of the list now as well.
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