The Sicatoka

Football is won and lost at the line of scrimmage. I stand by my wish list. Average backs (running or defensive) look good when playing with great lines.

Recruiting? I'd rather find a way to clone the late 1980s era Washington O like (Jacoby, Grimm, et al) or the 1970s era Raiders O line (Shell, Upshaw, et al). And while we're at it, can I get the '85 Bears D line (Fridge, McMichael, et al) or the Purple People eaters (Marshall, Eller, Page)? Give me one O line and one D line from above and I'd call it good. Not too picky, am I?

First it was WSU, Montana, and now UNI putting ways to slow down the NDSU offense on tape; now, there's tape on how to attack the NDSU defense courtesy UNI. What I noticed was the UNI D line staying in their lanes and not allowing Wentz to scramble (breaking pass coverages), forcing him to stand in and pass (against coverage). So what's the story on UNH and Coastal Carolina? Flash and dash teams? Isn't UNH traditionally power ground game?

I predict no lower than #3 in either poll.

Hammer and Kober.

So you all cleaned your "combination AK-57 Uzi radar laser triple barrel double scoped heat-seeking shotgun" but no "thirty point buck".

Turmoil in FPD can't help matters. http://www.inforum.com/content/fargo-police-chief-city-talks-resignation

"The roar has been restored!"

So, who's #1 in the FCS poll this week?

It was their super bowl*. * © 2012-13 NDSU fans

What network for CC/Miami (or you watching on NCHC.tv)?

Michigan State up 2-0 at UNH on FCS Pacific. There is nobody in the Whittemore Center at UNH. What happened? They used to pack that joint.

Worked for me but ... try this http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2014/11/07/doyel-indiana-state-facing-a-football-free-future/18283525/ If not, Google "Doyel: Indiana State facing a football-free future?"

I know what you're trying to say, but just the same, don't wish that upon anyone. (And it was the one near 13th Ave and 25th Street. I was listening to KFGO and they had someone walk over to cover it live because they're like a block away.)

Another FCS program seems to have serious fiscal issues, this one in the MVFC: http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2014/11/07/doyel-indiana-state-facing-a-football-free-future/18283525/

You know, that's not bad. But which finger do you propose to show the NCAA? ... Wait ... maybe we need one of those "Black Stripes".

You miss gfhockey? Aim better next time.

The NCAA is so utterly infuriated at the situation at UNC that they sanctioned the < bleep > out of Alaska.

A new mascot would be fine as long as it's not a skunk in a popcorn box.* *Eleven hours to game time.

I believe Brewster means nickname/moniker. Then again, this is fun: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/454541-the-worst-behaved-mascots-of-all-time

I saw Heisman and thus "Johnny FB" and Texas A&M spring to mind ... then you dump "Baylor" (and RGIII) on me. And yes, somethin' like that -- because the Spanish Armada still dominates the high seas.

I take it you mean: http://www.grandforksherald.com/content/alumni-opinion-highly-valued-und-nickname-decision

I did not realize that Alaska took the hit across the entire athletic department. The NCAA just put itself on the spot: What happened at North Carolina was far worse. Will the NCAA hit UNC as hard? (Hint: If I were betting I'd bet the under.)

Why does any venture expand? Market and opportunity.

Who said we'll be stuck with some weather phenomena? Thundersnow.