Taz Boy
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There's a game?
TH says he's watching a game called "Trap."
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Has Oshie scored yet to tie this thing up?
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Careful, otherwise YOU'LL BE ACCUSED OF BEING A FAIR WEATHER FAN AND NOT SUPPORTING THE TEAM EVEN THOUGH THEY SEEM TO BE PHONING IT IN!
Just a little tough love.
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Gophs up 2-0 in the 1st on FSN. They're going to win this game easily...
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I have to admit that the rope-a-dope seems to work pretty well under Hak.
Good enough to be a bridesmaid every year.
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Isn't this how we've spent the past three seasons of Sioux hockey in Nov/Dec? Waiting, waiting, waiting for this talented team to get their crap together. It ain't together yet.
taz
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I remember a bit where the comedian said:
"The Washington Bullets" are changing their name to try to shed the association with crime. From now on they will just be known as "The Bullets".
That is a great line!
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Being an old guy, I kind of like the name Branstormers.
*stabbing my mind's eye to remove the mental image*
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Have you watched the last two season's?? We've been loaded both those years and eventually turn it around. Not surprised a bit yet. Not worried yet either.
Worried? No. Dissapointed? Absolutely. I'd rather establish some home ice dominance and contend for the regular season title. Plus, it's much better to have some wiggle room going into the playoffs rather than starting them in January.
Not ragging on the boys. Just disappointed. Nothing a sweep of DU and the Goofer couldn't cure.
taz
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One of those Saturday's where Sioux fans just have to suck it up. Have to admit I'm a bit surprised at UND's rather mediocre showing thus far this season. Thought that was the whole point of our stars coming back. I think the WCHA is loaded, and UND is just average at best. The McNaughton just seems so far away now.
taz still diggin Sioux hockey
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Big period for the Sioux. Definitely want the sweep. Go get 'em boys!
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Frustrating to listen to thus far. But, it's only 14pts. That's workable if the offense gets it's rhythm.
Go Sioux!
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Is Nick Coleman president of the RCFP, or perhaps chairs the Sub-Committee on Accuracy and Research? Or, maybe this reporter was involved...
"Well, Jane, it just goes to show you, it's always something."
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The Powerline folks make easy work of shredding Coleman and his inaccuracies in his articles. Demonstrating the research deft of a junior high class reporter, he is truly an embarrassment-- even for the leftist media. Yet the Strib, with declining circulation, continues to print his stinkbombs most likely because he attracts readers like a car wreck attracts gawkers.
Don't worry about Coleman; just laugh at him because he is silly.
taz
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The best post on this thread!
Not anymore. Now MINE is the best post on this thread. Ha HA!
taz
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Someone just made Mafia Man's day.
(Please note that this article comes from a website called TheSpoof.com.)
University of North Dakota Changes Team Name
Satirical writing for humorous effect is best left to the professionals.
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I don't think the NCAA believes it's being inconsistent. As I recall, the association maintains that as long as it doesn't receive a specific complaint from a tribe about the use of its name, it assumes that no complaint exists and makes no effort to find out.
Depending on which statement one wants to believe, either members of the Spirit Lake tribal council support UND's use of the nickname or they're against it. Of course, the NCAA chooses to believe that the tribe is against the Fighting Sioux nickname while UND believes it has the tribe's support.
From the NCAA's point of view, the issue isn't that UND needs to get the permission of two tribes, it's that the NCAA believes there are two tribes in North Dakota who are on record as opposing UND's use of the Sioux name. I don't expect anyone here to think this makes sense because I think it's nonsense. I'm just attempting to explain why the NCAA thinks it's necessary for UND to seek the approval of both the Standing Rock and Spirit Lake tribes.
PCM:
One of the conditions listed in the settlement is the recognition that the Spirit Lake resolution from 2000 is valid, but requires a written confirmation from a representative that in fact the resolution is still supported by the tribe. I do not know how much difference there is between formalizing support of a pre-existing resolution, or crafting a new resolution, but can we say that the NCAA is giving us a concession on Spirit Lake?
taz
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Wife and I also went, as we share season tix with others but secured this game for us to see The Next One. Wow. That top line is good. Malkin and Crosby are the sweet deal for sure. It's as if they are three plays ahead of real time.
The Wild certainly have their injury issues with key players. I believe Johnsson was hurt midway through the 2nd. Not good.
After the 4th goal some dude was cheering extra loud, but respectfully, for his Penguins and I noticed a Wild-ette turn around angrily and tell him to "go back to Pittsburg!" I wondered if she had season tickets to the Gophers as well?
taz
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As far as I know, if any of the tribes that gave the schools their support withdraw that support, then any school that loses that support goes back on the NCAA's "hostile and abusive" list. I don't know how that makes UND more of a "hostage" than any other school that's received an exemption. UND would actually get a year to transition to a new name if it lost tribal support while other schools would have to do it immediately. In that respect, we're better off than they are.
Florida St. was exempted before the policy had even been communicated on the West Coast. I'm guessing they will be able to work something out with the NCAA in the event there's some "confusion" or "mis-communication" regarding their own tribal support.
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I'm tired of me poo-pooing settlement particulars when I think overall it's a welcome relief. On the positive side, here's what I like about this settlement:
1) NCAA executive committee leaves UND alone to work on issue with tribes
2) Three years is more than enough time, and don't forget the injunction. Bonus time!
3) Recognition for UND's NA program leadership
4) Stops the legal fees, which were skyrocketing
5) Inspired The Oshie to another hat trick, Lammy a shutout
I believe there is high likelihood the name and logo will be retired. Avoiding this would require overwhelming support from our Native American friends; and a healthy binding agreement that benefits both sides. Have not seen evidence of this yet, but who knows?
Time now to sit back, take a deep breath, and focus on what our young student-athletes have in store for us this season.
taz digs da Sioux
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Tell me about it. I was disgusted when I saw the Pontiac ads and the company's arrowhead logo on the Ralph's big screen.
The trend with the NCAA has been toward hosting the hockey regionals at neutral sites. Therefore, it's not likely that we'll be seeing another regional tournament at REA any time soon.
Didn't you mean "neutered" sites?
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I think Jim is correct and this is a concession. Obviously, though, as UND goes D-1, hosting NCAA post season events will no longer be a recruiting issue for basketball, as it will never happen. It really isn't that big of a problem for Hockey either, as UND has only once before hosted a regional and would never be able to host the Frozen Four anyway. But if football playoffs for the Subdivision (old D-1AA) are held at home fields, then this ruling is better for UND. All the Alerus has to do is take the "Sioux" out of the end-zones, and whatever happens at the Ralph is of no consequence.
Hey Mr. Admin Booty-Smoocher:
Is your avatar drinking, or does it have some sort of apparatus attached to its nether regions?
taz
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That's a fine logo for academic purposes, but a wussy logo for athletics.
I still like the "no nickname" idea and just go by North Dakota. The uni's would have this on the front:
N. DAKOTA
What if we made the flames look like feathers?
taz
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I thought under the previous rule, if UND changed its nickname but REA refused to take down its logos, UND would still have been banned from hosting any post-season events as punishment for regularly playing in a facility that features "inappropriate" imagery. Under the new settlement, if that situation arose UND could still host post-season events, just not at REA (e.g. the football team could host a playoff game at the Alerus).
The settlement clearly separates those aspects of naming and imagery that are under UND's direct control from those that aren't for the purpose of applying sanctions. That's why REA was not, and didn't need to be, a party to the settlement agreement.
I now understand your point. It is still difficult for me to see this as a significant legal win for UND. Getting to use it only for the regular hockey season is OK, but it absolutely needs to be post-season compliant for revenue/recruiting. Not sure if the former is even an option, but I agree it is still technically a concession by the NCAA.
In truth, I do not see how the original policy could have possibly been enforced in that manner. In other words, elimination of all logos/imagery in the REA (i.e. destroying the building) OR discontinue it's use completely as being a requirement for hosting ANY post-season NCAA event in any sport in any venue. Even prior to the lawsuit, I had always thought if UND dropped the nickname and logo, there would be a financially reasonable solution to the REA through arbitration/discussions given the reality of the situation. Rather than a "best practice" understanding, the settlement now formalizes these as specific requirements which can be used as a pass/fail conditions for declaring "non-compliance" at any point later on. In this case, being somewhat "arbitrary" might have been more beneficial to UND.
One more quick point on this...
To me, a big victory in the settlement would have been more along the lines of leaving the REA alone-- no alterations required except for a new ice logo. But, I'm a dreamer...
Sioux vs Denver
in Men's Hockey
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So.... what's going on with that name change deal? Anyone?