The Sicatoka

No fair reading ahead.

I wonder if Dr. Kelley knows about that little gem/urban legend/spin.

How about if Ditka endorsed da Fightin' Nodaks?

So going with the generic, done at least a dozen times before by other schools in similar circumstances, consultant approved "idea" is critical thinking? Alrightythen ...

One minute: "Fire Kelley". Next minute: Give Kelley his (consultant approved) inoffensive bird mascot. Insane.

Here's better: Mike Ivall ‏@M_IvallOJHLI Nov 1Thank You everyone for enjoying my Blackhawks design. If it ever happens, I would be happy and sad. Alas, I no longer own the rights to it. I bet Chicago of the NHL bought it to shelve it for when they need it. That means "NO" for UND.

Mike Ivall: The Most Ripped Off Man In The Hockey Concept World Folks, share this story. It is clear that there is about no possible way for UND to use that logo. Others have tried.

Will the students roll out the "Fire Kelley" banner again, right after they give Kelley his greatest win (the inoffensive bland bird mascot)?

The same student body that cheered a "Fire Kelley" sign is giving Kelley his greatest win: his inoffensive bird mascot.

Yup. Streamed is seldom "live" to the action. My phone has a built in FM radio (if I use the right headphones).

Although I'd love to see Ed Schafer at UND (and I've said it for years, just ask PCM), I just don't see the faculty accepting a Republican (even a moderate R like Ed) at the helm even with an 'interim' tag.

I just can't believe the students will send Dr. Kelley out with a win: they're handing him his PC, inoffensive bird mascot.

I can't believe the students have been so suckered in by Dr. Kelley and his inoffensive bird mascot. Believe what you want (that logo that'll never happen, that 'hawks' stands as an abbreviation for something else) but when it is Hawks, dear students, Dr. Kelley won. And you, the students, handed it to him.

Scott, reality doesn't matter. They'll be sorely disappointed.

The Sioux were the original plains Roughriders. Why go from truly unique to just another beak? Go Roughriders.

From massively unique to just another beak? The Sioux: the original plains Roughriders. Vote Roughriders.

Brad Schlossman with a sad reality tweet earlier tonight: @SchlossmanGF: After all that time and energy spent trying to find a unique nickname, UND will most likely be the 29th version of a hawk in college sports.

Given what's out there in some social media I'd be interested to find even remotely informed voters. Many seem surprised any of this is happening.

He's on the door of ND Highway Patrol cars also.

I'm #1.

Reddy goes by his street name "Micro Farad" in this tale of what happened the evening captured above ...

OK, I'll admit I chirped an opposing kicker from the north catwalk in Mussman's last home game. I chirped him about "don't push it" and "don't leave the club face open" as UNC lined up for a 30 yard FG to go into halftime. It was quite satisfying to have him kick the ball right at me, ... outside the (his) right post. He "left the club face open". He'd pushed it. The guys around me (including a GF cop) erupted in laughter with me. I got a "gesture" from the kicker.

Chicken dinner. Extra drum stick. Extra breast and wing plus two scoops of 'slaw.

A comparable drop in votes would not surprise me. Additionally, I suspect many of those whose first choice is gone will not vote this time.

Folks, leave our NDSU friends alone. They had a tough night.