I was joking about the staccato speech.
I realize that UND needs to resolve the issue with the nickname, sooner rather than later, but that shouldn't impact Douple and the other Summit presidents. Insofar as the NCAA is concerned, the issue is resolved. There was a settlement in October of 2007 giving UND 3 years to get approval, change the name or face sanctions. "Settlement" means in the eyes of the NCAA it is resolved. UND is at this time able to use the name, logo and display them at NCAA events. Douple would have no bonafide reason to incur wrath from the NCAA.
The issue right now is not in the hands of the NCAA. It is between the SBoHE and Standing Rock and Spirit Lake.
On another note, what is with Douple saying "I don't want my president's involved in that issue"? "I don't want" and are these "his" presidents? Does he know that some of the schools in the Summit have already scheduled UND? Will those schools face the wrath of the NCAA? Sounds to me like it's all about Douple.