The Sicatoka

You wondered about that too, eh?

When NDSU intercepted Montana in the end zone I looked at an 'SU fan I was with and said, "Game." I didn't figure JJ and the Griz would muster much more after that. However, between Weber State and Montana there's enough on film for the rest of of the world to see the formula to use against NDSU. (Dear Iowa State, you should be embarrassed that you're not in that list.) Key items: Know they're going to try to wear you down, so act accordingly (UM's defensive rotations); extend possessions as best you can (as NDSU's defense isn't used to being on the field for long durations); and bend, not break (make them kick FGs). Putting a FB in position to help your LT probably isn't a bad idea either if your LT isn't Anthony Munoz.

The stadium divider doesn't affect the east side stands, does it? Solution!

Yesterday would have been an awesome day to have: - defenders who like to run and play fast - offensive linemen who want to play the first day on campus in for a visit. They would've looked, seen, and signed immediately because they can see they'll get what they're looking for.

I wish I'd have taken the 22.5.

I love to bash Goldie as much as anyone, but I just looked at the line for UND's passing game yesterday: 2 of 7 (for 79 yards) with one (68 yd) TD and one interception.

Milwaukee's epic tumble is near complete. Pittsburgh's magic number for the last NL wild card spot is down to 5 (over Milwaukee). If it wasn't for Oakland's AL West train wreck everyone would be talking about Milwaukee's NL Central collapse.

My most positive notion* for UND becoming the "Eagles" is that everywhere in the State at the top of a flag pole, save for the Stars and Stripes, would fly this friendly reminder: *My least positive notion: Boston College

Updated story: http://www.grandforksherald.com/content/und-names-task-force-adopt-new-nickname-logo

Given the state of the NFL, and this guy who can't stay out of trouble, the whistling sound in Tallahassee this week is the sound of Winston's NFL draft status in freefall.

Remember "Major League? Cerrano and his altar to Jobu? The kid, 'gfhockey', has the same kind of thing set up to Blais.

South Prairie? Uh, Griggs County Central, Barnes County North, Central Cass, Northern Cass. <-- much better! Heck, even Maple Valley or Central Valley are more descriptive to where they are than "North Star"*. *That's in Ursa Minor, right?

Diversity in age? No, no. Diversity is however Kelley set up the quota.

"Ol' Boys" Logo: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UqWxLOUxYY4/UmGNp-GPuSI/AAAAAAAAJJw/XPt9aj7ehu4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-18+at+2.07.48+PM.png

A couple things have to happen over the next 52 weeks: - NDSU needs to have some down angle in their program. I don't expect much more than a 777 on approach. - UND needs some major up angle in the program, about what you see at 0:34 here. That combo might put them at the same altitude.

< scanning defense > Thinking to self: Dang. They've read it ... "Kill! Kill! Kill! Ready .... "

Isn't it obvious?

But corn under $3 isn't helping them.

Good Lord. What a bunch of mealy-mouthed new-speak. It's a committee to gather data and make a recommendation. Confucius where are you and your "rectification of names" when we need you? A dog is a dog, it is not a four-legged canine companion with a variable level of insect infestation.

One more on Sundogs: BRIDGES thought it would be cute because it's sUNDogs. If we want that ... scoUNDrels

Hey ... she will survive.

One too many Burt Reynolds movies? https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=burt+reynolds+mean+machine

Pretty close .... Too bad her rally-cry might have to become ours:

It was first proposed by the anti-moniker group BRIDGES and they came out with a rainbow logo* to go with it. *Claim: Sundogs do diffract light so they have that appearance. Reality: Their "tip of cap" to "diversity and inclusion" (see: Jesse Jackson, Rainbow Coalition)

I fear you are correct.