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No point in arguing with Douple when cutting the program makes much more sense and saves UND a lot more money.

A gigantuous flood?

There are many, many people within the oil industry that have been saying, even warning, that the current slump is only temporary. And that North Dakota and the Bakken communities need to be prepared for the second boom that is just down the road. What this slump has done is created many efficiencies in drilling and production practices. And continued advances in horizontal drilling, equipment, fracking chemicals/techniques have been ongoing. This all leads to the next boom being twice as big and twice as fast. This slump, while an overnight financial 180° for the region, was needed from an infrastructure standpoint. But now that everyone has had a chance to catch their breath the state can't just sit here and end up in the exact same position where the Bakken communities fall behind again. North Dakota needs to continue to make investing in western NoDak a priority. It can be done in a financially responsible manner. But it definitely needs to be a top priority.

Helms predicts oil will come back ‘with a rush’

Yes we did... in the fall of 2001. And I am almost positive that you were at the game.

Dave Starman really is the only guy on ESPN that adds anything to the broadcast.

Why do we look so tired suddenly? The skates just aren't moving. We still have the second half of the game to play.

I stopped reading at this point.

Pictures or it never happened.

This is the biggest sports story to ever come out of North Dakota.

The guys went into the 9th tonight up 9-1. They just lost 9-10. Even Jones would call that a #ChokeJob .

The original point wasn't about personal finances. It was about state/civic finances and budgets.

Yes. I started working in the oil fields in 2011. I lost my job 6 months ago and am still unemployed. I have lived off of my savings account for half a year already. I purchased a new truck two years ago and paid over 3/4 of it in cash. And I have a second savings account that I have a very large amount saved up to eventually use as a large down payment on a house. I try to always pay at least 50% in cash before financing any major purchases. It's calld being financially responsible.

Yes, I always have a majority of the price of something saved up before I buy it. I worked as a personal banker for many years. I have decided to be financially smart instead of financially in debt.

What a ridiculous idea. Having money saved up to pay for something before you buy it!!!! Crazy!!!

We were just taking one for Josh Fenton and the conference. Trying to help a fourth NCHC team get into the national tournament since that team couldn't get it done on their own.

Wanna bet? Obviously Berry took on Hakstol's game and tournament prep philosophy. So this is Hakstol's fault. Hey Philly... #FireHak for us!!!

I think Starman and the rest of the CBS crew is one of the best in hockey. They have always been extremely complimentary of the UND program and the city of Grand Forks. We just haven't given them much to talk positively about today.

And now they decide to randomly call it?

I didn't realize that the tourney games were only two periods. Is that something new they are trying out this year?

The boys just look like they aren't into the game. Maybe the coaches should have stuck with the game day routine and picked the evening game. Duluth's bear hugs and tackling aren't helping the team get any flow either. I thought the refs were supposed to be putting an emphasis on holding and obstructions. Hopefully that goal picks them up.

I'm serious. Watch when they break the huddle.

You know how FU ripped off the Hook'em Horns... The womens basketball team's horrible attempt to rip it off... They throw the hang ten hippie sign and shake their hand. Apparently they think it looks like a hawk flying?!?

No. It sounds even worse than Fighting Hawks. And it isn't the 60s. Thank Cratter for starting that one. I'm also not on board with the Hang Ten Hawks the team has started doing.

Wow, a few of you must be really bored tonight. Haha