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That's because when it comes to standing up for themselves it takes two gophers to do the job of one Sioux.

Wow Cepis...who even "fakes" a two hand to the throat??

If the legislature wants to infringe on this, why can't they simply ban the public institutions from playing their athletic events in alcohol-selling venues all together? We all know the $100M answer to that one.

The boys will be ready. There is no room for a letdown. This is their last chance to defend the home ice against the gophers as THE FIGHTING SIOUX. They won't disappoint!

Everyone knows the only poll that matters is the one you fly your championship banner on!! In that regard, Sid's got it over Ovi. Now, in all seriousness, one can formulate a critical argument against the results of this poll because they never stated it to be a "random" sample of players. Did they poll a bunch of Canadian players? How many Russian players were in their sample? Maybe they explained that further in the article, but I'm not an ESPN insider subscriber so I didn't read the rest. Maybe I'm being too "unobjective or pigheaded, I don't know..."

Jim mentioned both "players and writers" over the last five years, so technically he's not exaggerating... Ovechkin won the Hart (writers) in '08 & '09 and the Lindsay (players) in '08, '09, & '10. That's five awards for MVP or MOP as judged by players and writers.

Not sure if you were alluding to this, but who knows if there will even be NFL football beyond the super bowl through the rest of 2011?? A good prognosticator would have made a prediction on the lockout!

It doesn't sound as bad when you read that their local Time-Warner basic cable prices are slated to go up 8.5% in 2011. I'll take DirecTV over cable any day of the week (except when it's raining hard and I haven't put any rain shield on my dish for a while... )

I have DirecTV, and what Sprig said is correct. Live FCS events will be on channels 617, 623, and I think occasionally 625.

No problem, and I wasn't offended. I just thought the University should get a little credit where due - I think the fact that the Ralph posts the satellite coordinates every year means they are aware of a number of viewers with FTA systems and they try to accommodate them as best they can. I have no idea what the contract with FCS states, but I would think that as long as they post the coordinates they're not trying to keep the feed off-limits (at least until someone blind-scans it and posts it!).

I don't think it's a coincidence, because I can see where they would want this busiess deal to be effective for both parties involved (UND & FCS). Having less people able to pluck the feed with FTA satellite means more potential customers from the FCS side to make the deal worth-while. It sucks for those of us with FTA systems, but UND sports reaches a larger audience with the national FCS deal, thus providing benefit to the university.

I've had a FTA for the past couple years and I've loved it! Unfortunately, I haven't been able to watch a single game on it this year. Fortunately, thought, I have DirecTV and can get them on FCS. Now...to complain about the Ralph or UND being disloyal to the fans because of the low signal is a bit unfair. Tell me...how many of us are now able to watch our teams across the country on more "mainstream" cable and satellite systems because of the contract they signed with FCS to carry the games? I'd say the university has taken greater steps toward fan loyalty than away from it. Sure, it isn't "free," but this is the type of exposure most of us fans have been clamoring for. It sucks to lose the FTA option, but our options for watching Sioux sports on something other than local cable is far more that I had ever hoped for at this point.

Fasching Article This was a pretty good read and it puts a lot of things in perspective. Who'd blame this kid if he wanted to stay close to home and play college hockey? I sure wouldn't.

I don't think people are advocating texting and driving. They're just pointing out that simply passing a law against it doesn't necessarily deter the behavior. Have you ever driven above the speed limit? Have you ever eaten while driving? How is that any less distracting than texting?

I have found tickets...thanks to those who replied!

Looking for 4 tickets (together) for this Saturday, lower bowl preferred. PM or e-mail me at: sstanislowski@msn.com if you have tickets available. Thanks! Jake

I think the "they" we have to be more concerned with are the WCHA officials, not the Sioux coaches if that's what you're hinting at.

I understand you don't like the nickname "Roughriders," but if your opinion is in the minority your argument of kids choosing to come here because of the popularity of the nickname works against you.

It's been a few years since I've made the 'kato trip, but we used to go to McGoff's for pregame festivities. I thought I heard they shut down, though.

It's fun to watch the students "interact" with the fellows in the penalty box, too.

Can you name me a goalie that can differentiate between a shot that's going to hit the crossbar/post and one that's going to go into the net? They try to stop BOTH; therefore they have been BEATEN!!!

I couldn't get it, either...NW metro area. Would rather watch on FTA due to superior picture, but I guess I'll settle for DirecTV...

I'm guessing Saturday's will be FSSN as well, since I haven't heard of anyone else producing the game. Channel 625 may be listed as a BTN alternate channel, but I think DirecTV can assign it to a number of feeds. Maybe 617 and 623 are both in use at the same time? I haven't checked my guide lately...

What problem are you referring to? All home games will be live on DirecTV ch. 617 if you subscribe to the Sports Pack.

Hopefully we've already had our fill of humble pie!