NDinCO

I hope there is room for both practical applications and humanities at universities. Practical applications like engineering, medicine, IT, etc. for obvious reasons, but since humans are naturally highly creative and curious, I think subjects like literature, art, music, philosophy, etc. have value. I enjoy reading Shakespeare. The guys a genius. I marvel at the works of Michelangelo. The founding fathers were heavily influenced by the philosophy of the Enlightenment thinkers; Rousseau, Locke, Montesquieu and others. So yes, the humanities don't provide many jobs or pay well, but I think they are part of our DNA, so some people will want to pursue that.

I donated $100. You're welcome. More tongue in cheek. Not much but I figured every bit helps. Maybe they can buy a bag of pucks or something. 10,000 alum x 100 does equal 1 mil.

Pulled this from wiki... Okposo's decision to leave school was considered controversial by some. As a response to questioning, Islanders general manager Garth Snow told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune "Quite frankly, we weren't happy with the program. They have a responsibility to coach, to make Kyle a better player, and they were not doing that." Don't think we have to worry about that...

I see some mock drafts w/ both going to Flames. And either Keaton or Carson. And Cole going. And Wiebe. That would be bananas!

The Connie is based on a player's performance during the entire NHL postseason, not just the finals. Thats why McDavid won it a couple years ago.

I must admit I don't pay much attention to T&F, but I have been following Keeler somewhat. Wow - what an athlete. I am curious how recruiting works. I would think runners, etc. would prefer a warm weather school.

I see what you're saying about the DU model, but I think the main reason DU owns college hockey right now is that they get insane performances by their goalies at just the right time. Sick goalie + opportunistic goals = natty.

I was sitting in a hotel waiting for a show to start (Penn and Teller) and in walks the entire DU team, carrying the trophy. Ya, they looked pretty happy. I'm not gonna lie - kinda hard to watch. Very envious. Hopefully we can feel that joy in the next few years.

I was there for 80 and 82. Watched the 82 game at Frenchy's. Everyone was loud and proud. Got my beer mug down from the ceiling. Put it to good use.

Eagles are at the Sphere Fri the 10th. Just bought a ticket. Not cheap but everyone raves about the Sphere. They're also there on the 11th but we'll be, you know, busy.

Any recommendations for a good ticket site? Does it have to be Ticketbastard or similar? Thanks...

Is there any links to any Jax post-game press conferences? TIA

Betting odds fwiw... Michigan State +330 Michigan +360 North Dakota +450 Western Michigan +700 Denver +900 Penn State +1700 Quinnipiac +1800 Providence +2000 Minnesota Duluth +2000 Wisconsin +2000 Cornell +2500 Connecticut +2700 Dartmouth +3000 Merrimack +6500 Minnesota St. +8000 Bentley +10000

I guess I'm just naive, but is NIL that big of a deal for him? He's gonna be a gazillionaire in a year or so. Wouldn't he want just one memorable, entertaining college year in front of the best fans in the best rink, before he hits the 'big time'? Just wishful thinking I suppose.