GeauxSioux

Fighting the NCAA

I haven't read through all of the information provided in the links provided by undsportsfan, but I've read enough to find some commonality in it. It seems most of the links talk about nicknames such as Indian or Warrior, inapproriate chants and hand motions, cartoon-like logos and white men dressed as mascots. The University of North Dakota does not have these things. As I said previously, UND has a beautifully designed logo and the name Fighting Sioux. Is the name Sioux offensive to Native Americans? I ask this because I have read where some try and say that Sioux is a deragatory name. But if it is deragatory, why it is used on a casino and a manufacturing facility? I digress. UND has no mascot. There is no chanting. There are no feathers worn inappropriately. No tomahawk chop. I'll trot out my Fighting Icelanders one more time and hope to get someone to present a serious repsonse to the question that I posed previously. What's up with this? Change The Name

Hellevang earns national player of the week honors You have come along way from the begining of the year. Great job Brandon.

That would be nice, but unfortuantely only people in the state of New York have that power and the majority of them appear to be of the same ilk.

If the UNDIA'a agenda has nothing to do with the logo/name issue, why would they have an official vote to oppose the Sioux nickname? I would call that an agenda If Mr. Peltier was elected president when his opinion of the issue was known, why shouldn't he able to voice that same opinion publicly? I would like to hear an answer to PCM's question regarding why the nickname is dehumanizing. As I posed once previously, if UND was known as the Fighting Icelanders and had a picture of my grandfather as the logo, I would be proud. Why not turn the name issue around and be proud of what it stands for? Bennet Brien did a wonderful job with the logo and gave it meaning and strength. Why not be proud instead of dehumanized?

Women’s hockey inks three to National Letters of Intent Since I'm not knowledgeble on Women's hockey, can someone provide information on these women?

UND to hire consultant to help D-1 progress

UND: UND Indian Association head resigns over nickname

The Sioux were actually losing by 7 with 7:56 to play and went on a 23-3 run to end the game. Losing to Crookston would not have been a good way to start the season. I also saw where UND gave up 15 offensive rebounds. I'm sure that is something that they will be working on this week. A win is a win, congrats on the win Sioux!!

I learn something new every day. As you say, why is it now newsworthy??

Newberry players put aside NCAA debate for playoff game

Sitting Bull College president says nickname hurts partnership Sure it's okay if she can go to UND and get her doctorate, but now she chooses to partner with other schools, because of the Fighting Sioux name.

UND AD says court ruling was issued close to deadline

A few blogs to peruse: North Dakota v. NCAA The NCAA Sucks What's in a Name A moral question What's in a Name? Some are informed, some are not some are just down right funny.

If this already been posted... sorry. [url=http://www.fightingsioux.com/sports/mhockey/release.asp?RELEASE_ID=5308]UND men

I realize the Massey Ratings are not infallible: but according to the Massey Ratings UND is #1 in Division II overall and number 3 on SOS. Omaha is #1 on SOS, with Mankato #2. All three are pretty tightly grouped. Massey Division II

Newberry dropping their nickname? As Lee Corso would say, "Not so fast my friend". Newberry agrees to change nickname because of improved athletics

This story has been making it's way around the globe. U.S. wind turbine blade company scrambling to hire workers as Danish company expands AU: U.S. wind turbine blade company scrambling to hire workers as Danish company expands If the employment is long term, it would be great for GF.

NCAA won't appeal ruling on North Dakota nickname

Pensacola is hosting the 2006 Division II National Sports Festival this weekend. Just to thumb my nose at the pinheads of the NCAA, I'll be attending some of the events wearing one of my favorite Sioux sweatshirts. Green sweatshirt with the word SIOUX in 6-inch letters.

Those fighting Sioux nickname lose sight of most Indian views Someone from the media actually interviewing Sioux people. Wonderful.

Voting Opens for Pirates Hall of Fame Presented by UnumProvident Someone from back in my college days. Good luck Chris.

Another McMurry story. McMurry gives up nickname but not pride in its Indian ties

I know this is probably not a new thought, but I'm too lazy to read through 8 pages of this thread. Is there any chance that Mr. LaPointe was going to get thrown out of school for his SS.com exploits and was given the opportunity to quit first?

A move toward the Fair Tax would go a long way toward accomplishing that. Lobbyists would lose their influence to shape the tax code.