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When arguing about whether SDSU should go D-I(AA) or not, I am pretty sure that one of the reasons that you stated was because athletics at that level were sure to increase donations by alumni and friends of SDSU since there would be pride in the athletic program. This money would allow for the academic and research dollars to increase as well, according to you. Question... If a change in the level of athletics at SDSU is sure to increase research dollars and alumni contributions, then why are you so adamant that UND's athletic programs do not benefit the University as a whole? I guarantee you there are plenty of people out there that would dramatically decrease their contributions to the University if the 'Fighting Sioux' name were dropped. Consider me one of them. As to Scott's question, I concur. You are nothing but a troll that is full of nonsense. You have yet to add any inkling of substance to any thread on this entire message board. You were the one that checked out. No one told you to go.

I get it now, JBB. You, as an extension of NDSU, are threatened by UND. That can be the only explanation of your hostility towards UND. What does it matter now what Ed Schultz said this past summer, JBB? What does it matter now what the GF Herald wrote about NDSU's move to D-I(AA), JBB? What does it matter now what some posters on this and other message boards said about NDSU's move this past summer, JBB? Last I heard, NDSU was moving up and UND was 'NOT MOVING UP AT THIS TIME'. A couple of posters on this, and others, message board aren't going to change that. Or are they? I indeed understand that the NCC has since it's inception been a NCAA D-II athletic conference. Three of the hockey playing schools are relatively new programs (last 10 to 15 years). There are actually FOUR hockey programs at schools in the NCC. That is not even a majority of the conference. Take a look back through the years and you will see that most of the time UND and NDSU were on an island together when it came to the NCC. That is fact. Maybe it is time, JBB, for your infatuation with what happens at UND to cease. Mr. Administrator, we definitely need an 'IGNORE' feature. Thank you.

You aren't "encouraged that the institution is reporting accurately". Well, if you know all of the facts, what are they? Rich Glas has been coaching at UND a long time. He hasn't had any sort of violations in recruiting that I'm aware of, ever. I think he deserves the benefit of the doubt on this. That doesn't excuse, though, that UND should have been able to find this information out. This is not true. The only way this friend/adviser/mentor would be considered an agent is if Allen (or Allen's family) paid him for his services. Isn't it obvious that due diligence wasn't followed? Anyone? Hello? Jeez, add something to the conversation that hasn't been said already. As for UND thinking that they could "get away with it", come on. Like I said above, I can't think of ONE example of Rich Glas getting into trouble during his tenure at UND for recruiting violations. He has always run an honest program as far as I (we) know. If you know something different, by all means let's hear it.

I know there are indeed ''easy-A's" at UND. Maybe a couple of UND's scholar athletes have puffed up GPA's because of that, but certainly not all of the athletes take creampuff schedules. The schooling is actually important to some of them. And UND by no means is the only school in the country that has classes that are "easy-A's". I would guess even the vaunted NDSU has a couple.

It sure sounds like UND didn't know about this. What I don't get about that is 'Why?'. If McFeely can find this stuff out, the UND should have been able to as well. It's not like it happened deep in the heart of Texas somewhere. It was 70 miles away in Fargo. I'm sure that they asked him if he had ever been to North Dakota. Just answering 'yes' to that question would have been a HUGE red flag. How many kids from Texas have 'just visited' North Dakota? Not alot. And especially if he had heard of Minot. If the NCAA indeed revokes Allen's eligibility completely, UND will forfeit the games he has played in. It doesn't look like there is any way around that. Wasn't there a lawsuit brought to fight that by Tyler Koenig from Fargo North? I think it was him and another kid (from Montana, maybe?) I can't remember his name though. Is that the thing you are talking about? That was more of a rule that stated kids couldn't play on AAU teams more than 'X' miles from their hometown.

I suppose now I'm on the s#!tlist.

He attended a college (maybe the one you mention) for a semester, but didn't participate on the basketball team. Thus, the 8 semesters of eligilbility within 10 is intact. Guess that doesn't matter anymore anyway. This has no bearing on UND's other scholar athletes. "AD-induced "grade-inflation" practices"-- Please ***Newsflash*** NDSU has recruited juco players in the past, with some even on the current Men's BB roster.

Not only that, but didn't we have alumni that played for the Beez (Todd Johnson) and are still in the area? The conversation could (should) have went something like "Hey coach, it's TJ. I see you signed that Myron Allen from Texas. We had a kid from down there try out for the Beez a couple years back by that name. Is he the same guy?" Coach Glas, "Thanks, TJ, I'll check it out." Wouldn't have been too tough, not that it's TJ's (just an example) responsibility to keep tabs on UND by any means.

What a shame that this happened. I fail to understand how the UND staff was unable to discover this. A simple internet search would have found the info about his release from the Bees. And even I can do that. It is on the second page of resultsfrom a Google search with the keywords "Myron Allen", basketball. Just seeing his name should draw a red flag, as it is too much of a coincidence to not do some digging. What is really embarassing is the fact that all of this took place in FARGO, for godsakes. If Forum sports staff can uncover this by connecting a few dots, it's pretty disappointing that not one person at UND was able to do the same BEFORE the season began. As an aside to this situation, is there a possibility of bringing in a juco point guard at the semester break? Do NCAA basketball rules allow for this? I know it happens in hockey, but wasn't sure about BB. Anyone?

For someone who claims to be a well-educated and a prominent supporter of SDSU athletics, you sure are a tool.

Jesse Bull is coaching a Bantam team at the Blake school. Wes Dorey was recently released by the Idaho Steelheads for salary cap reasons() Apparently Chris Marinucci (UM-Duluth Hobey Baker winner in 1994) was being underpaid, according to the league, and Wes was released to accomodate Marinucci. Wes was picked up by the Anchorage Aces, wasn't sure if he wanted to report, but then agreed to this week. Here's the ADN story about it. Wes Dorey

Maybe they should call it "The 1st Annual 'We Promise This Is The Last Year We Host a Tourney With Three Horsesh!t Teams' Tourney". Then maybe it would be possible to draw a decent field into the Engelstad Arena in the future.

You're right, I think than would be a violation.

Didn't NDSU educate this guy?

As with everything you have posted on this board since your account was created, you are WRONG! Lennon staying

Just announced. Lennon will remain at UND. UND press release

<snip> On another note, former UNC coach Joe Glenn is rumored to be the next head coach of the U of Wyoming Cowboys. Talk about rising up the ladder.

I think Al Pearson (aka Santa Claus) usually gets a bus together for some away games. I know they went to St. Cloud earlier this year. Others that post here have gone along at times. Al is the guy that always wears the white cowboy hat with the old Blackhawk logo on it. Someone else should be able to provide some more info.

I think that the arrogance displayed by a number of Gopher fans can be summed up with an example of a caller to today's PA and Dubay show on KFAN saying "North Dakota has a good program and all, BUT they should be thanking Minnesota. Minnesota gave them their arena, their head coach, and their best player. After all, Minnesota is the 'State of Hockey' and North Dakota is just an extension of our program and would be nothing without us. So North Dakota fans should be saying 'Thank you' to Minnesota". PA then adds "Ralph Engelstad was one of us!" Could there be any other answer to this poll question? shootdogger, You're right. Except for the lack of seats on the ends, the extra rink on one end, and for the bleacher seats without backs, the banners hanging from the ceiling, and the exposed concrete blocks everywhere, the old REA is just like the NHC.

OK, so Wanless has said that Lennon is a strong candidate. Now the question is does Lennon feel he's a strong candidate. Would anyone involved in Sioux athletics during his tenure ever want to work for Wanless again? It isn't necessarily about money, as the outgoing coach was paid $92,000 a year. That is less than Bob Babich makes to run NDSU's program into the toilet. Here's a key sentence from the Sacramento Bee story: "Volek was out of town and unavailable for comment." Sounds like a typical Wanless move. Fire the guy when he is out of town. The caption of Wanless' picture reads, "In the first major move of his administration, Sacramento State athletic director Terry Wanless on Tuesday announces the firing of football coach John Volek." The little guy sure likes to make his presence felt early, doesn't he?

All I'm saying is that the alumni that remain alive and support the nickname are not going to just stand by and watch helplessly as the Lucy Gange's of the world tell the incoming American Indian students that they should feel oppressed because of the Fighting Sioux nickname. What is going on is absurd. For nearly 90% of the Sioux people, the name isn't even an issue. The other 10% are activists. Activists that find fault in EVERYTHING. Activists that protest just to protest. Activists that like to read their name in newspapers and other media outlets such as this website. Activists that will simply get bored at some point and move on to something else. An example, Russel Means running for Tribal Chairman of the Pine Ridge. Last I heard, that race was in a recount process. Looks like Means has moved on to bigger and better things than the Sioux name. For now anyway. The activists will move on. The supporters of the name will remain because we are loyal. We are connected. And we care. The untimely death of Ralph Engelstad is not going to change that.

Wishful thinking considering Lennon has had the edge on (Jimmy) Bob Babich recently?