GeauxSioux

I believe that UNI is to come to GF as part of the agreement with UND going to UNI. I don't know what year that is to happen. I know you meant to be more encompassing than just UNI, but that is all I have to offer.

Not to beat the Crookston thing to death, but I can see a lot more fan interest in playing Montana or Montana State vs playing Crookston. A Great West title may not mean a whole lot to Gene Roebuck vs. a national championship, but the Great West is just one step in the move to DI. If the Sioux can one step at a time transition from playing Crookston, Jamestown, etc to Montana State, Vermont, Arkansas I think the coaches would love it and I know the fans would. Additionally, one day those conference championships (not the Great West) will equate to post season play.

University stands firm in 1-A football plans I think using athletics as a marketing arm was one area where Kupchella fell short. Hopefully Kelley will view it more positively.

The next big No. 18?

It really sounds like the athletic department is working more as a team in conjunction with FSSP.

Apartment complex planned near Ralph Engelstad Arena

I agree. Didn't UW-Lacrosse beat SDSU in Brookings not too long ago? That reminds me. UND should get a lacrosse program going.

North Dakota State Overpowers Montana Tech, 56-3

If part of the reason for taking the game against Texas Tech is to get the UND name out there, it is already having an affect. From Lubbock to College Station to Dallas... UND to get $350,000

You had to go and throw facts into the thread, didn't you.

Count me as a Sioux fan excited to have a two year contract with Idaho. It gets the Sioux name out in the west, which will likely help with recruiting. Also, I can see Sioux fans in the SeaTac metro making the trek to the games.

Looking at the numbers that have been used thus far on the roster, I see a few occurrences where two people have the same number, yet there are still some unused numbers. #4 obviously is Chappell's number and probably won't get used this year, but #16 is unused. Is this number being "saved" for someone?

Dan, the last line of your post is the key. We'll have to see how it works out next year. It is 13 months away. That is a full season of experience for the underclassmen. It is a full year for the coaches to get some games under their collective belts. A full year of recruiting for more and better talent. A year from now UND will likely have Chappell back in a Sioux uniform. A lot can happen in a year. Additionally, it is the opener for the Red Raiders. They may not be fully prepared, take the game lightly, etc. Who knows?? It is still year away. But, it does add a little WOW factor to the upcoming schedule and may help to lure some recruits who may have been looking elsewhere. And another plus is that it has the Bison fans in a tizzy.

The football promo video on FightingSioux.com is pretty good. No cheesy announcer.

UND to train as many as 400 UAS instructor pilots a year

Air Force plans unmanned aerial systems training at UND

I agree Faison has done a good job using his contacts to get a game like this so soon into the transition. Hopefully, he will be able to leverage the hockey program and get some games, too. Wouldn't it be nice to play Boston College in something besides hockey. I have cousins in Lubbock who went to Texas Tech. I'm sure their dad, a UND grad, will get them all out to the game.

No wonder I missed it the first time through. As a matter of fact, I still have the roster up from my first view and his name is not it. Thanks92,96.

The 2008 roster is up. I don't see Bamba or Reynolds on it. I guess this is an indication that Bamba will be red-shirting. I wonder if this is just a preliminary roster and Reynolds will be/could be added later? Sorry, I missed Bamba's name the first time. It is on there #18.

I agree. Coach Mussman had down to earth type answers to the questions, instead of the typical cliche-like answers you may find in such an interview. Good luck coach. Looking forward to a great season of Sioux football. Go Sioux!!!

UND hires Kara Helmig as assistant athletic director for complianceU

Bite your tongue. I love the creativity it takes to come up with one everyday.

Sica, it looks as though someone read your post. Let's hope he doesn't stop now and continues with the whole thing.

ND governor: Univ. has share in defense contract

UND volleyball: Sioux to have new coach To go from being a VB coach at a school entering Division I to a position in another school's admissions department, seems very odd. Seems like someone's heart wasn't in the job. I wish her well, but