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DING-DING-DING-DING!!! That is the correct answer. To the other contestants: Thanks for playing!

f s1 and 7 National Titles: You two, with your exceedingly snide and condescending posts, are doing more to generate sympathy for Buning than any of his supporters could hope to do on their own. I am not a supporter of Buning, nor was I calling for his head. I simply don't know enough about the situation to form that strong of an opinion. I know it is unlikely that sworn statements from all of the main players in this story will be produced for public consumption. On the surface and to the average Sioux fan, things seemed to be relatively ship-shape: UND was moving to DI. Department was in the black. The two biggest name coaches were signed to new contracts. Success on the field of competition was high (as it was before Buning arrived). UND gained entrance into the Great West. There was also a lot of rumored grumbling going on under the surface: Lennon interviewed at MSU because he was unhappy. Lennon was unhappy because Buning scheduled UNI without consulting Lennon. Coaches were unhappy because they had to do all the scheduling themselves. Buning didn't think Hak deserved an extension prior to the final year of his current contract. Coaches were upset because their staffs and their staffs pay were being cut (or paltry raises were awarded). Buning provided no leadership or decision making. Buning was an inflexible leader that brooked no opposition in his decisions. Etc, etc. I have no way of knowing whether these rumors were true. Some, in fact, seemed contradictory. There was, however, one hell of a lot of smoke, and generally, where there's smoke, there's fire. I really don't have a dog in this fight. I want what is best for UND as a whole, not just for any one individual. But in my candid opinion, none of the rumors listed above seemed concrete enough to warrant his immediate dismissal. Obviously people in his department were not happy with his performance - but again - why were they unhappy? I know what follows will go unheeded, but NONE OF THE ABOVE SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR BUNING. Nor should be construed as a statement of support for his dismissal.

Sica, Sounds good but I like what GeauxSioux and I have in mind better. You see, in my dream, I want sunshine on my face and real grass on the field.

I too have thought this to be the way to go. It would demonstrate original thinking instead of the Fargo Dome inspired "me-tooism" of the Alerus. I think it would be the best of all possible worlds, better even than a retractable dome (not that a retractable dome is a realisitic possibility).

Say "Hi" to Denny Green for me.

I know that I am probably in the minority, but I don't like the one posted above by AZSIOUX - I find it to be far too derivative.

The boys also lost a hell of a lot of leadership with Porter and Fabian graduating and JT going to the show. Just something else to keep an eye on.

Is it really necessary to make this same post in multiple threads? SUU is a crappy team - thank you Capt. Obvious. You don't like UND. Great, we get it. Now go away.

Yappy - it's "geography" not "geology" and it's "knowingly" not "knowing". Looks like your reputation as an ignorant jackass is well deserved.

Nice job, Jim - I think the site and the new logo are great.

The issue is not complex. The NCAA executive committee instituted policy without proper authorization. Only a minority of a minority want the name changed. That's all there is to it. It is complex only to those that want the name changed, because they realize that there is no justification for doing so.

The above is nothing but the unsubstantiated ramblings of a UND-hating troll.

And I thought my opinion of Mr. Paulsen could not possibly go any lower...

You're right. I was thinking they went to the current format when MSU was added, but something else must have happened too (can't recall what it was though). In that case, I donate St. Cloud as well. That will definitely end having them as our traditional league rival

In order to help stabilize the CHA, I'm willing to donate MSU from the WCHA. That way we can finally dispense with Donnie Lucifier's crapsack schedule rotation and the moronic "traditional rival" designations.

Sprig, I could run the sample videos on the homepage, but got the same hang up at "connecting to media" as you at the sign up page. Everything else on the site seemed fine though - I didn't experience the same general slowness you have.

Being willfully obtuse in defense of your own specious arguments is a sure sign of a troll. I look forward to your impending involuntary banishment form this forum.

Wow - He practices shooting the puck while he's taped to the post? That my friends is dedication - no wonder he won the Hobey!

And I call that lying.

Exactly: If you unwilling or unable to back up your accusations, perhaps they ought not be made in the first place. If DL, Hak, et al don't want to have this go public, it is not much of a defense to say you have honored the letter of their confidentiality only to violate the spirit. Surely you don't expect any of us ask for Buning's head without proof. Please help me understand why you have said anything regarding the situation within the AD if you are not providing enough information with which to take action. Please save your breath if your only response is to accuse me of jealousy regarding your "inside connections".

Why are fans of a certain school about an hour south so quiet on this subject now? You'd think that the altruistically motivated concern they displayed previously would now manifest itself in hearty congratulations. How curious.

This and its various permutations are far too FSUesque IMHO.

There's nothing wrong with DTP that a twice-daily a$$ kicking wouldn't go a long ways in fixing. That guy puts the a$$ in jacka$$.