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Snowsiouxt person, This particular post has nothing to do with Sioux hockey. The website is not just about Sioux hockey or for that matter Sioux Sports. Judging by the hits on this subject it has generated a lot of interest. I don't see anything in Yttrium's post about being "holier than thou". Your criticism is unfair and unwarrented. It has been entertaining to read Krackers comments from the activists standpoint and then interesting to read the rebuttal from an American Indian who takes a much different view. As someone who years ago was one of the "boys in green" I also would bet there has been much discussion amoung Sioux hcokey players over this issue. I know the Sioux football players have discussed it. If it is a bit too intellectual for you, then simply click your mouse on one of the other subjects. If I can figure that out, so can you.

You and MK Sioux are correct. The kid is a hell of a prospect. I bet he will be a hell of a player. We didn't get him, wish we would have. I think we had a hell of recruiting year and it should be fun watching this team develop. Lets let our play do the talking.

The player plays enough games or periods to be recognized with the schools "letter" (in UND's case an ND). It is worn on a letter sweater or jacket. It is awarded for playing in a predetermined number of periods or games such as as many periods as there are games that year although it varies between teams and the various sports. If you earned a letter you usually have played enough to contribute to your team that year. Most letter winners wore the schools letter jacket and it is still done in high schools but not as much at UND anymore. There are other colleges and Universities where it is still popular.

Did anyone read Doreen Yellowbird's column in Satrudays GF Herald? She confirms that UND did in fact ask and was granted permission to use the name over 50 yrs ago by the Standing Rock Lakota Nation and they are the ones who rescinded the permission and therefore because of that, it is really their decision not Spirit Lakes. She states that they were the ones who rescinded that approval today". She goes on to state that "Lakota elders and tribal officials told me they wish to meet with the university, all tribes in North Dakota and the Great Sioux Nation. They want to carve out some kind of compromise with University on the nickname and logo issue." She prefaced her column by stating she was writing with the "advice and consent of the elders of The Standing Rock Lakota Nation". I would like to hear my pal Kracker respond to this because in the past he very rudely has stated emphatically that we did not ask or receive permission to use the name. I hope either he or "skew the facts" will weigh in on a discussion of the confirmation by Doreen of what many of us have said happened in the beginning and also what they think Doreen means with her comments about tribal leaders and elders wanting to meet with the other tribal officials and UND personnel to work out a compromise.

I predict UND will beat Ferris 47- 3. Anything beyond that game is premature. If you saw our offense Saturday, you might me a bit more wary of Nebraska Omaha. Yours is a safe opinion on this board, but if the coaches or players make that same mistake they will get beat. We have struggled in the past with teams of lesser talent. USD is a long way off.

For what it is worth, it was her assistant who contacted Jossy. I am not making excuses because it is Ruley who is in charge but it may be improtant to know the facts.

I understood she had been recruited by the AC. They may have backed off at some time but I believe they were recruiting her at one time. Someone who reads this board knows the answer to that and could clarify but he is old and probably not up yet. (Maybe he wants us to visualize the answer). Anyway why would she give up going to a better school, with a better team, play for the D2 tiltle as opposed to going to the AC and playing in limbo?

You are correct. Because of Lou's relationship with U of Mn., he was not allowed to contact any recruit who had committed. School officials also were not allowed to continue to contact Zach. Wouldn't the same rule apply to Ruley. In the long run who cares, NDSU had been recruiting Jossy before she committed to UND. So had other D1 schools. How ya gonna keep em down on the farm after they've seen UND???

Not a bad thought. It was the Chippewa who kicked the Sioux out of Minnesota. Winona Laduke is leading the land reclamation project but they are not going to give Grahamkracker or any of the others their land back. I believe that is one of the reasons my friend GrahamKracker uses the derogatory terms and is very much against a Chippewa artist having success designing the Sioux logo. Did Kracker ever get back home? I hope they didn't forget him at the Legion or VFW in Bismarck. I will go get him if he needs a ride. I wonder if Puds is still open at Yates.

Why did the U of Minn. have to report the contacts from Lou Nanne with Zparise to the NCAA? That was a violation fo NCAA rules because Zach had committed to UND. Is it different because this is now D1 vs D2?

Considering what has been allowed at the AC over the years, there is no danger whatsoever that Ruley would be even reprimanded for this move. It is what the AC does and how they have operated for years. By the way, I will bet a case of your favorite beverage she will not change her mind. She likes UND and she will be playing on a better team here than at the AC. Her favorite uncle and aunt live in GF. One of our local kids who probably won't end up at UND but was recruited by Roebuck, the AC (Ruley) and others didn't care much about her visit to the farm. One of our Juniors who is a 6'1" very athletic forward is very interested in UND and also doesn't care for Ruley and the AC. Having said all of that, she is a hell of a coach.

Joe played in the late 1960's and finished in 1970. He played O-line. He articulates the frustrations of a group of Alumni from that era who very much wish to take UND to D1AA. They have stepped to the plate with $$$. A couple of his teamates who are more vocal on the committee but maybe less so publically have given >$100,000 and continue to give. I don't think he will quit giving but the frustration is dealing with the president's office and the communication problems they have experienced. They are very frustrated with the lack of follow-up communication. (seems similar to some of the issues with the tribal council from Spirit Lake). Whether or not Kuppy is there, it will cost $$$. Until the NCAA changes the regulations it means bringing the other sports to the real D1 as well as FB to D1AA, which is very expensive. If UND could go D1 in football only the money can be raised and FB is ready to go. I wouldn't call for his resignation over this issue. His office could do better with working with these folks who want the best for UND and the ahtletic department with emphasis on FB.

Isn't that the plays sent in from the bench though? The vertical passing game is often there and we are pretty conservative. I would like to see the Sioux take advantage of it but what they do does seem to work.

Has nothing to do with who the starter is. Belmore is doing a great job and has had two very good games and there is no question as to who the starter is and should be . Both Dale and Roger have neglected their number two QB's over time and it has hurt them. Rislov left because he got very little PT as a backup. He was good enough to start at SanDiego and thus we lost a quality backup. We aren't going to lose Manke but I think he deserves better. Doesn't mean Dale doesn't have the best interest of the team, just a difference in philosophy. One of the reasons a lot of kids go to UND is that they will get PT as a one or a two. Doesn't happen at QB and I think it is a mistake. Mopping up in the fourth quarter with the 2's and 3's isn't the same as PT with the 1's when it still means something. It drove me nuts when Roger did it and it bothers me now whether it be Manke, Carney or whomever they ahve earned more PT beyond mop up duty.

Hi Mom, I would not have been fired. I am part time and get only a stipend for mostly volunteer work but do hold a faculty position and do get a check. ( I donate it to UND athletics). I would not have spoken on behalf of the University. I did contact the NCAA web site when they first came out with their ruling. I asked for similar clarification that UND is asking for and also asked why they wouldn't give a grace period before enforcing the new ruling. Budgets for new uniforms etc. are already approved for the year and even if they were going to enforce the ban, another year to comply with the time to budget for change would have been less heavy handed. I got the canned response and when I asked for futher clarification, I got the same canned response. I do not agree the other faculty members should be in trouble for stating their position. I have a problem with how they misrepresent the truth. I also have a problem when they introduce the subject in their classes and the kids who support the use of the name seem to struggle to get the grades the had been getting. That may be a separate topic. If Grahamkracker wants to study with me, he will get an A if he earns it and maybe some extra credit for the entertainment value. His stance on the Sioux name wouldn't be an issue. I have read one of the papers graded by a marketing instructor and she was rude and inappropriate to the kid who documented some of the hostory and took a pro name stance. By the way, cute kid. Has she signed with Coke yet to do commercials?

Even if he is playing well how can they not let Manke play? He has played well this year. He has earned it and there is no excuse not to get him time with the "ones" in the first half. They left Belmore in last year when he didn't play well against St. Cloud and Augie and it cost them one game and almost both games. I can't believe Dale is that thougthless that he doesn't understand what he is doing to the kid and the program when other QB's don't get in. Thomas did the same thing, then when he need the #2 guy they never had experience. Coaches don't send their HS kids to UND to sit on the bench during a blowout!