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I didn’t dismiss the idea, I stated an opinion that it would be very difficult to raise $400,000 using proceeds from use of the trademark, and the reason for my opinion. We don’t run the athletic department. In my experience, the Athletic Department staff members continue to investigate multiple new opportunities to raise funds. There are multiple options for supporters to contribute. Recently, the 701 ( Alston) initiative, naming rights in new facilities for big ticket or smaller items. Meetings with supporters to discuss opportunities for future pledges from wills or trusts from those who aren’t in a position to contribute significant funds now. They are navigating the NIL challenge to coordinate compliance with the law, title IX, team needs and outside sources of funding (1983 initiative). I believe they are always looking for new revenue streams. I have found they are willing to listen to new ideas, especially from those who will put in time and resources to help get things started.

How much do you think apparel companies pay to use a trademark? Depends on the contract of course. For example, one can sell trademark rights to an apparel company or to a second party for a lump sum or a percentage of the profits/sales price etc. Certainly, there can be other options negotiated between the involved parties. Some of our legal experts would know better than I (nothing personal , but if we are upset about the money “we leave off the table” rather than “on the table”, we should have someone else negotiating). Profit margins on sporting apparel is often higher than other apparel, up to 30% maybe a little more or sometimes significantly less. That goes to the retail store owner, not the owner of the trademark. I may be mistaken, but the money earned from this on a “limited time run” isn’t going to produce $400,000 or more. This isn’t the Nike Swoosh. NoDak apparel tends to appeal to a limited regional market. It is only on a portion of UND apparel. If we want to buyout contracts, then we should be the ones to write the checks.

Does posting on a fan forum do anything for the team one claims to be a fan of? Only those on the outside looking in get off on it. College athletes still do dumb stuff and aren’t always the most mature. Unsubstantiated rumors and the subsequent spreading of rumors isn’t going to change the lives of us keyboard warriors, but it doesn’t help the team and in some cases may damage reputations or relationships. Players, parents, recruits, shouldn’t ever read fan forums but they do. These rumors “become facts” that resurface in numerous places including recruiting. If you all don’t believe that then I doubt you’ve ever been on the “inside”. Nick Saban stated a similar opinion recently, but what would he know?

Probably not, but I’m not convinced that it is accurate.

Tell us all about it. Who was on the hiring committee? Who told him who to hire? Who were the other options?

Impressed by the Hawks defense and hustle. Adjusted at halftime and took away open 3’s. Made their big kid work for her 29pts. Doubled down on her for a couple of steals. Minimized unforced errors. Nice win for young team.

Why don’t we have anyone hitting the boards in the offensive zone? Our shooting fundamentals are so bad. Over half of our shots in the paint are thrown toward the basket rather than a confident shot. Only a few times have our girls gone up with confidence and used the backboard. NDSU isn’t playing their best game and we are still down by 9. Do they think we will make a lot of the off balance 3 pt. attempts?

It means ignore them. Canada is an ally, and has been a good neighbor. We have been good trading partners. Their citizens have had to listen to the most powerful country in the world’s leader talking about making them a state. Shortly after the change in administration, they get hammered with a huge new tariff by the United States. This is how their sports fans respond. Regardless of how one feels about the political/economic issues, it’s no surprise Canadian citizens are upset. Hockey players are paid a lot of money to play the game. I believe after Russia invaded Ukraine, Russian players were booed. Let’s play hockey! The discussion regarding the politics of this belong elsewhere. The fans have a right to boo and be disrespectful toward our anthem and teams from the US. It’s their country.

I don’t think hockey players need a “safe place”. Best response to something like this is to win the game.

Improved facilities, increased resources and coaches doing a nice job recruiting better athletes. UND is an attractive option for students from abroad because of academic offerings, an amazing campus, and a number of the athletes are from other countries. Coaches are doing a great job recruiting and have been successful in developing athletes.

A lot for most kids, however your point is well taken. The outside influences including social media, advisors, and agents for some kids can be significant.

Hopefully that will be a strength of Eric and his entire staff. Gene Murphy was arguably the best recruiter in the history of UND football. He recruited the players mothers as much, if not sometimes more, than the players.

UND’s Track and Field team is the best and deepest team we have ever had. They are setting new records, new PR’s, moving onto the top 10 lists, and winning meet events on a regular basis. Congratulations to the coaches, support staff, and all of our men and women athletes.

Enough to have earned the respect of his peers, college hockey personnel, NHL executives and I believe his players.

Which means nothing to Sandy. He has proven himself.

Mama Sue I believe this is your assignment. 😁

Former teammate Ron ( Magic) Gustafson passed away this afternoon. He was an All-American wide receiver from 1971-1974. Signed by the Saints then the Rams. Also ran track his freshman year. He was one of the finest WR to play for the Sioux. May he rest in peace. God speed.

I understood that the court ruling was that athletes can’t be prohibited from financial arrangements/contracts that allow them to benefit from their NIL. Attorneys feel free to comment /correct me, but if the schools NIL initiatives are owned and operated by private individuals, I can’t see how Title IX comes into play. With any FBS schools allowing up to $20.5 million and overseeing distribution, I can see how Title IX comes into play. For schools whose NIL funds are raised and distributed by outside of the University hierarchy would Title IX still apply? If I decide on my own to pay a player $50,000 to wear “Bared shoes”, for instance, and appear in company advertisements, I can’t see how UND, the NCAA, or the feds under Title IX have legal authority to prevent that. I realize that schools want any and all NIL contracts to be coordinated with the school, but I didn’t think that was part of the courts decision.

Did UND not recruit these guys or just lose the recruiting battle?

Bart Starr and the Packers won that game though.

You normally want a guy who has been through the experience of adjusting to the college game and the college experience. He can relate to the younger players cuz he has experienced what they are going through. He has had time to gain the respect of the coaches and his teammates. Players still get to vote on captains don’t they? I know coaches can veto/add alternates etc. This isn’t per wees or bantams where the best player or coaches kid is often the captain Having been drafted or not isn’t something that teammates tend to see as something to affect relationships with their fellow teammates cuz neither they nor the coaches make those decisions The weekend penalty issue, which is inexcusable, is something the coaches handle with him behind closed doors.

No.

I think they throw to their TE’s though.

I would be surprised if none of them reached out to him. I’m not surprised we didn’t hear about it if they did reach out. I hope he has a good year.

He might start for 2 of them. Same with Feeney. I haven’t paid attention to who they have coming back so I can’t say either of them “would”.