GeauxSioux

I think you're mistaken as to whom I was responding. I referenced Bison Dan's post. I do agree that the campus visit is probably a formality and that an invitation will be forthcoming.

I'll change my post to congratulations to "some" Bison fans and also the Jacks. There always has to be one wise guy who when he gets good news will tell you how bad his good news is for you. There have been many trials and tribulations for NDSU over the past couple of years over conference affiliation. Do you really think that "if" NDSU, SDSU and IPFW all get into the Mid-Con that there will be no conference openings for the foreseeable future. The only reason that I say "if" is because no invitations have been handed out yet. I sure wouldn't start gloating over things that you can't control. The Big Sky may decide to expand in their fall meeting. Centenary or Oral Roberts may decide that the Mid-Con is not for them anymore. Who knows what could happen in the next couple of years. As for whether UND is going to go through with the move to Division I, I don't think there is any question. The only ones I have seen question it, are a handful of Bison fans who don't UND to move to Division I.

Congratulations. It looks like the invite should be coming later this year.

Hear, hear. Very well put.

If I may add to your list... Corporate giving. I keep hearing that it tapped out, but with a change to Division I, I believe there is room to grow.

That's the first time all day, someone has agreed with something that I've said. Ahh the life of a contractor.

Not to slice and dice this more than it already has been, but if you refering to what UND announced this week Yes UND did hire some A/E firms to perform master planning. That's a whole different animal than having an architect to design a new building or the renovation of an existing building. While I'm not up on the CPM schedule for the BSA renovation, I do know that NDSU hired an architect recently for the BSA renovation project, but didn't they already have some concept drawings or plans prior to that? A plan of this type would be almost required for fundraising. It appears that is what UND is doing at this time

The only way that my "could" would work is if they had a rule change. I neglected to put that in my post. I agree that the current rule does seem punitive and the increase in teams would probably just allow more teams from the power conferences to get into the tournament.

Nick Coleman gets ripped. http://anti-strib.blogspot.com/2006/06/str...ts-go-wild.html

Another blog regarding nickname issue. The first blog references a second blog page, which was written about the Sioux last week. Kupchella has become a hero to some. http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/?p=2204

Haven't there been college games played at Arrowhead in the past? The name of the stadium alone should send the NCAA into a tizzie.

I heard yesterday that the NCAA may go to a 128 team basketball tourney. What would that do for an auto-bid? Would this be the time to start a new Division I NCC with the thought that the conference "could" get an auto-bid if put together prior to a change to 128 teams? More on the 128 team tourney. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13538918

I agree with Wyo. DI in Fargo. If you don't care, why are you here. This is Siouxsports.com.

Thanks for the info. I'll be tuning in.

I think a museum is a great idea. I would visit it when in GF. The classes that I had in Indian Studies at UND were very informative.

http://www.slangsite.com/slang/A.html Combination of Nickle and Fifty.

Men's and Women's and swimming and diving would be my choice to move up first. Since the Big Sky does not include it anyway, why not find a home at the Horizon or Mid Continent. Not all of the Horizon member have S&D teams, so they may be open to new members and UND has been competing with some of these teams in recent years anyway.

I think that IPFW is a lock. Douple's recent comments and commitment to the Great West lead me to believe that he is pushing hard for NDSU and SDSU, but he doesn't get to vote. He needs to convince the presidents. I still voted that all three get in. I wouldn't be suprised to see NDSU try to put in an escape clause in the event that something else transpires in the next year.

Congratulations to the UND Med School http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/14884307.htm

And why did NDSU move when they did?? Could it be that the Sioux have been kicking their butts for the last 10+ years, coupled with a very successful hockey program and beautiful new venues? NDSU was fine being in Division II when they were winning in football, because that is their top sport. When your top sport is losing to your rival, who has that GREAT hockey team to boot, that hurts and you had to do somthing. Hence the move to Division I I remember reading a comment by Bohl in the past year, where he was saying that NDSU football was going to surpass UND hockey in popularity. Wishful thinking on his part, but he admitted that UND hockey is more popular than NDSU football. With all of UND sports going Division I, you just got trumped.

McFeeley's take on the radio contracts http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm...=Mike%20McFeely

More blogs on the topic of Kupchella's letter to NCAA. http://mysandmen.blogspot.com/2006/06/how-...kos-ncaapc.html http://www.thatedeguy.com/archives/2006/06...-tongue-lashing http://lesenfantterrible.blogspot.com/2006...fight-back.html Kupchella may develop a cult following after his letter.

I remember something similar to that painted on the east wall inside Hyslop (at the time called the Fieldhouse). Was it painted over the glass block that used to be in there?

Sorry for the "command" and embarassment. I probably should have put a on the message. *Man sitting tall in the saddle* My work is done here. I will move on.

Thanks.