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As much as you may try to shoot the messenger, the notion SiouxVolley has put forth is completely within the NCAA rules per the DI manual Section 20. Does it have many, seemingly implausible, moving parts? Some would say so. Of course, Rutgers in the Big Ten and TAMU in the SEC was implausible not that long ago too. Do I expect to see it? Not really. Is it possible under the current governance? Yes.

I'm picking Miami for greatest year-to-year turnaround in win total (conference and overall) for next year.

You're assuming that it's a current student athlete. Someone with no eligibility left -- no issue. Not sure if coaches could sell them.

Was listening to Hockey This Morning on Sirius XM earlier today. They had Dave "just admit your bald, lose the terrible combo-over, and shave it off!" Starman on and talking about the Philly Frozen Four. Starman had some nice things to say about UND but he's picking the Gophers over UND. The "smooch" you just heard was the Starman Kiss of Death.

Don't forget to put the cover sheets on those. That change came out in a memo. I'll get you a copy of the memo saying TPS reports all need cover sheets.

You know what I hate? I hate April Fools Day. Why? Because for one day a year anyone can post any old made-up obnoxious blather on the internet and every sucker who reads it will believe it, hook, line, and sinker. No. Wait. ... That's every day on the internet.

Dude ... everyone knows 7 and 9 make 16.

How come you haven't updated this: http://wiki.siouxsports.com/doku.php/future_sioux_hockey

They've "turfed" the infield at Kraft already. You can't play with 13" of snow on April 1. The next recognized boys sport by the NDHSAA will be lacrosse. I'm on record here with that prediction. UND had hockey before ND HS hockey sponsored it, didn't it*? Same model here for lacrosse: Recruit 25 year old overage Canadians. *First NDHSAA recognized champion was GF Central in 1967 ... UND won a National Championship in 1959.

nodak651: You say the idea is "unpopular". I say it's time to revisit it. The prior conversation: Start at about Post 12. Initially the ITF could host UND MLax because it is being built with seating for about 1500. When it needs more space there's Alerus Center.

Step 1: Check.

Shoveled off the field?

Question: Is it appropriate to toss a gopher onto the ice? No, not for that reason, but because is it really representative of Minnesota's mascot? Look at "Goldie": coloring and striping more like a chipmunk, flat tail like a beaver, and true 13-striped ground squirrels ("gophers") don't have overbites like that. I think Goldie is ... uh ... um ... "ethnically diverse" due to the ... uh ... um ... "outreach activities" of his mother.

Well, southern valley is still just windy: no precipitation so far. I see this happening: Nothing until about 3 pm today, and then it cuts loose overnight so Fargo area schools cancelled for nothing on Monday and won't cancel on Tuesday (when they should because of poor roads). Takers?

Schools in the Fargo-Moorhead area have already cancelled, before the precipitation has even started. What's that mean? It's sure to be a dud.

Someone seems awfully insecure about "FBS wins".

In the scenario presented here, UND would be hosting as a member of an FBS Big Sky. Beyond that, in Year 2 of transition a team counts as FBS (and only in Year 2, not Year 1 of transition, do they have to start meeting the "15k rule"). I recommend that you read Section 20 of the Division I manual to understand the rule and requirements. (I have.)

"Never" is a really big word. Who would've believed Wyoming would "host" a game in Tennessee.

Any of these games on SiriusXM?

RMU needs to play more than 15 seconds.

I think John needs to meet Monique and Joseline on a rink.

No, the "NHL on Sirius" guys were joking that a 4-goal lead is the most dangerous. (A couple of NHL teams have blown 4-goal leads in the last week.) I still say 2-goal is the worst. You get a little comfortable and then bang-bang, you're tied, and have no momentum.

Down 3-1, late, pressing, yeah, I can see giving up a 4-on-1.

Friday, March 28 • 1 p.m.: Union vs. Vermont, East Regional semifinal, ESPNU • 3:30 p.m.: Ferris State vs. Colgate, Midwest Regional semifinal, ESPN3 (tape-delayed on ESPNU at 10:30 p.m.) • 4:30 p.m.: Quinnipiac vs. Providence, East Regional semifinal, ESPNU • 7 p.m.: Wisconsin vs. North Dakota, Midwest Regional semifinal, ESPNU Read more: http://www.uscho.com/2014/03/23/heres-the-tv-schedule-for-the-ncaa-division-i-mens-tournament/#ixzz2xHew1Ms8

Personally, in September and October I think later starts (5 pm or later) is smart: It lets folks use the day and it lets folks drive in for the game. Later in the season, when working outside is less likely, earlier. And ... schedule a road game on deer opener.