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Heck - Glenn Taylor set his franchise behind 5 years by trying to sign Joe Smith, who is black, to an under-the-table deal. That's all the proof I need that he's oblivious to this situation. Also...they had no trouble filling the Target Center when MV3 were carrying them to the Western Conference Finals. Just win, baby!

I think Fetch was talking about listening while actually in the arena. I think there would be at least a 15 second delay between in-person action and iheart radio stream.

Wouldn't there be significant delay when listening on iheart radio?

Gotcha. From listening to the press conferences, it's apparent Hak feels AA played a poor game last Friday. Hopefully the message is conveyed to the young men this weekend.

It's an interesting thought, but I just don't think anyone plays rope-a-dope to start the season. Teams are too busy trying to build momentum and find their identity to be messing around like that - especially a team like AA who really doesn't have the horses to rope anyone.

Minnesota can say the exact same thing.

I think it's fair to say that most seasons when it's all said and done UND finishes somewhere in the top 10 nationally, so the opportunities to lose games that you shouldn't may significantly outnumber the opportunities to "steal" a game you shouldn't win. That said, given the play of our goaltending so far, what are your thoughts on their potential to "steal" a game this year versus the previous few seasons? I know it's early, but I have a hunch Saunders may be able to get us over the hump in that category this year. I'll take a couple in Mariucci, please!

Look about 4 posts ago...

Don't know of an Atlantic time zone, but 5:05 Alaska time makes sense.

8PM CDT

I'm expecting a rather "mature" fresh-more season from Rocco since he's had a full season within the program. The one caveat, especially early in the season, is that he could be eager to try to do too much to make up for last year's lost season.

I'm going with Gaarder as a candidate to step up tonight.

Given what collegehockeywatcher has listed, I'd lean more towards "comfortable" wins rather than "blowouts."

Hak's comments from media day yesterday made it sound like they were going to focus the next three weeks on getting everyone prepared for the grind of the season. I guess I would take that to mean they will be looking to get players' roles established for the long-term, not in a makeshift manner to account for the suspensions.

It sure would be nice to be able to rip on each other based on happenings "on the field" instead of off it, wouldn't it?

For sure. How many consecutive frozen fours did they make, and lose in, before they finally got it done against us in 2001 (in what appeared destined to be another failure for them after we'd tied it up late)? They certainly have things figured out now after that tough stretch. As a UND fan, seeing how many lumps they took before exhibiting the type of domination they have the last 10 years gives me hope that we could be on a similar path. Other than the F4 loss to Michigan, the loss that sits with me the most is the '99 regional final in Madison against BC. I was one of the mere 2k in attendance that Sunday. Longest. Drive. Home. Ever.

Reading the comments section on this link it is apparent the first base side will be attacked twice by UND.

GPR's Markusen played for Mich St.

Better find out if they allow readmission. Also, some venues allow readmission only if you get stamped on your way out. If you have a ticket but no stamp you're SOL. Best to find out the policy before trying to sell/buy between games. Could end badly for a Sioux fan.

He will replace Anthony LaPanta, who did PbP last year and moved on to do Wild broadcasts.

Last I checked WMU and Miami will be members of the NCHC and they're on the schedule. The NCHC and CBS Sports already have a solid relationship based on the upcoming contract for 2013/14. If there is any blame to go around it may lie with the WCHA.

I don't know who controls the content, but could it be possible the WCHA just said "thanks but no thanks" to CBS Sports when (if) they were approached about airing games?

I agree. Let's see how things come together before labeling this a failure. I'm sure Adam was influenced to call games how the WCHA wanted them called. We don't know for sure if he necessarily agreed with those mandates. We shall see a year from now.

I hope they're just using this as an opportunity to send a message, and that there isn't more to the story. Maybe the administration is looking at this in the context of the garbage that has transpired at BU and they want to send a clear message that they are in control of the institution.

I've never been denied tickets the day they go on sale for any of the trips I've made (Duluth, Wisconsin, Denver, Mankato, Minnesota, SCSU). Most, if not all, road games are cheaper than UND. I really enjoy watching UND on the road. I live near the Cities and I used to "commute" to GF when I had season tickets; but once we had kids that just wasn't practical. Most of the road games are closer, actually! Wisconsin, Omaha, and Duluth (old DECC, havent' been to new) are my favorites, in no particular order. Mankato is a fun one as well.