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I would have thought you knew. Pretty simple. A shot of Vodka on ice then fill with diet coke. Toss in a lime or lemon slice to make you look more sophisticated. On the other hand, who are we kidding? For you, a shot of diet coke on ice then fill the rest of the glass with Vodka. Toss in a slice of Bacon or beef jerky to make it more you.

Just spent 1/2 reviewing this subject and previous posts. Willmar, Mn QB Dirk Dricksen 6'4" 185 lbs. Never mentioned as. 2019 recruit. He tore up a very good undefeated Detroit Lakes team last night. I know he is also an outstanding BB player but he has big time talent. Big time arm. Threw for 4 TD's and the DL DB's had good coverage almost all night. I think only twice were there missed assignments. He was 11 for 19 with a couple of drops. Had 148 yds passing and 4 TD's and 120 yds rushing. He keeps plays alive with his athletic ability and as he scrambles he is always looking downfield. Good speed and great quickness for big kid. DL was missing their stud defensive player but the Dirksen kid makes a good Willmar team great. Has Mollberg's arm but a little taller and he is quicker. He can start at UND and I think he is better than the 2 guys the Gophers have started this year. Of course you have to take my opinion with a grain of salt. I also tried to convince UND Adam Thielen could have played at UND. Check out his HUDL highlights. You can't have too many QB's. I would offer this guy. Willmar 's receiver Ty Roelofs should also be looked at. Great hands, good size. Good not great speed.

Maybe it helps some of the players know which direction they should go.

If they think the logo on mid court will help their program, I would wonder how. If they think the logo mid court would look better, I agree. I also could care less one way or another because my focus would be on developing a successful winning program which can be done regardless of the logo or name. That is why programs over the years have won or lost regardless of the name or logo. The Betty needs a new scoreboard more than a log center court.

I don't believe anyone has chosen to "divide" itself from anyone else. The hockey coaches over the years have been supportive of the other coaches and programs. Their focus needs to be on hockey. Same with our other coaches and their sports. Who gives a rats behind about the logo? The old one is fine, the new one is fine and the new mascot is fine. If your support for your athletic team or your happiness is dependent on the logos and who wears what, then I feel sorry for you. Who cares what emblem a coach wears? Having been around UND athletics for quite some time in different roles, I can tell you that never once was the logo or name an issue when teams and athletes competed. We really didn't discuss it. I think of the logo now as I have all along: It isn't an issue for me one way or another, never has been. Wear what you wish and don't worry about what someone else wears including players and coaches. Otherwise, you waste a lot of emotional energy over nothing.

I have 4 together. Lower bowl Sec.101 Row K seats 5,6,7,8. PM me. Ira

with regards to gfhockey? I'm guessing he was sober and he spoke using words with more than one syllable..

It seems if the biggest issue is having people with aviation experience on the committee that determines fees for aviation students it would be simple to solve. Kenndy should have called Delorenzo into his office and told him he should have been able to fix this without involving the president. He should have told him then to him to ask Higgins for a recommendation and take care of it and also let Delorenzo know it should never have gotten this far. If Delorenzo has a problem or disagreement with a Dean that he can't solve to the satisfaction of the Dean and Delorenzo, then Kennedy should be informed before it becomes a public embarrassment. It doesn't cost anything to listen to each other and show mutual respect.

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Huge upgrade at QB compared to last 3 years. O line improved but needs to get better. Hard to measure against weak team. I don't think we will be able to run against Washington. No excuse for receivers dropping ball. They need work on basic fundamentals. Not sure why receivers coaches don't demand basic fundamental habit of looking ball into your hands every time you catch it in practice in warm-ups etc. Look it in, tuck it in. Every time. It becomes a habit and then you don't drop the ball as often. I also liked that Bubba got a lot of kids some playing time. That will pay off as year goes on. Biggest concerns were: secondary, dropped balls by receivers and special teams. I don't like Thursday games. Tail-gaiting wasn't as good because of people still at work. Not sure how refs microphone isn't working and if it isn't, why there isn't an immediate replacement. Couldn't understand announcer sometimes. Nothing from Alerus to jack up crowd (music, video etc). UND needs to review what makes game more fun for fans, then work with Alerus. The marketing folks I know claim a big deal is getting fans, especially students on the big screen but involved in games. Winning is best solution and it is a work in progress. Was great to see Mark Chipman at game. Great supporter of UND. Great story with his role in bringing Jets back to Winnipeg.. I had a nice visit with him at halftime. Humble guy who has done big time stuff for Winnipeg and the Jets.

Someone needs to inform him the colors are green and yellow, not green and gold. Just like I could care less about Fighting Sioux name being gone, I could care less if they have a photo with this team playing our sister school from Fargo. We spend way too much time fussing about things that don't win or lose games. We need to focus on the opponent and how we are going to win the damn game. How was his article other than the photo?

I will bet he will have a solid year. Too many people have underestimated his drive and desire. First time I saw him was at HS All Star game and he stood out. There is a reason that he keeps getting playing time and it isn't because he "goes backwards". I may be wrong but I think he will contribute to an improved O-line.

Must be.

What kind of a "windup" is that? Is that the form we want our QB's to have when they pass??? Must be something new. Good way to lose the football.

Doubtful. Sanford already has a great relationship with the Med School at South Dakota.

I think you will see a much improved Dooley. She is a great athlete and has hopefully focused on BB in the off season whereas she was focused on VB last year. She could have played BB at UND out of HS. I think she has a good chance to be our most improved player. Brewster will need to adapt his coaching style to his players. Failure to do so will be his downfall. That includes how he communicates to his players and staff.

NAIA or D2? Whomever said that didn't have a clue Gundy. Didn't develop here much beyond his Soph year. Great kid. I would agree we didn't utilize his strengths and we also didn't try and minimize his weaknesses. I believe Herm Edwards said if you don't adjust your game plan to your players you will fail. I don't think we have done that very well. I said before with our talent at RB and lack of depth and strength in the Oline, we need to have a run option package that gets quick reads and as you have said get the ball to our playmakers in space. Easier said than done but power running game requires power up front first and foremost.

We don't need to keep commenting on this young man. He had untapped potential but hasn't been part of the program for a couple of years. I don't believe we need the details. The reasons are really none of our business and personal issues are best kept within the program. Hope he realizes his potential, and becomes a good father, husband and productive member of our society.

Why does anyone give a rats behind about the old name/logo or the new one. I hope we are all smart enough to realize it is a done deal and was, for the most part, out of our control. If we win on the ice, the field or the court etc. no one cares. Too much wasted time and energy on an issue that isn't that important. We need something to identify our athletic teams with. I may not care that much for the new logo or mascot by so what? Someone else picked something that is as good or bad as anything else. (Gophers, Cornhuskers, Buckeyes, Dandelions, who the hell cares). I liked the Brien logo but none of the Sioux logos prior to it. Kennedy needs to simply figure out a way to get along with the Englestads. Abide by whatever the written contract is and request to renegotiate but if they say no, then try again at a later date. No reason to get pissy with each other whether it was Ms Englestad's or Kennedy's fault or no one's fault. Kennedy needs to take the high road, he is the President. Publically apologize for any misunderstanding or anything he may have said that was hurtful and thank them for their support. Come back to the table another day in the future if need be, but don't burn your bridges.

The REA is an important part of the GF and regional economy and an important part of the University and community culture and cultural events. It has no where near the economic impact of the University of North Dakota on the city, region or state. This constant crap about comparing which is more important when it comes to one sport vs the other is what is stupid. The dumbass whining about the old logo that is long gone or why we don't like the logo is just as stupid. Who gives a rats behind about the old/new name or logo? It isn't that important. On the other hand, not being able to get along with our supporters and donors is a big red flag. There are those affiliated with the REA who at times don't always have the best interest of the University in mind, but Kennedy should have enough political savvy to deal with those folks and work with the REA administrators and donors without threats. Not having been there, I am not sure I would know enough to place anymore blame than that on Kennedy yet.

Please don't equate something so unimportant as a school logo/name with something as important as serving your country. I get the part about standing up for our rights, but with those rights are the responsibilities that go with the freedoms you say you fought for. Many people worked hard, fought hard and spent money to keep the logo and name. The issue went through the process and the NCAA, which has the authority to govern NCAA members, made it too costly to keep the name. I didn't like it, but it isn't in the best interest of the University and our athletic programs and student athletes to keep kicking that proverbial dead horse. State your case, but skip the " I fought for my country" rhetoric. That is a sacred issue that is above the petty persistent fuss over our old name. Being a veteran doesn't give us anymore rights than other citizens. Don't cheapen your service to our country by including it in this issue please. Welcome home, thanks for your service.

Private funding means that people have indicated the willingness for their money to go for a specific project in this case the mascot project. The donations may be flowing through the Alumni Assn. but I don't believe they are coming from the Associations non-designated funds. I believe it was similar when a number of people donated to the fund to fight the legal battle to keep the Fighting Sioux name. Why should we care what others wish to do with their money? I could care less about the mascot. I don't care that much about the logo and name either. It changed.... who the hell cares? I do care that we support our teams, athletes and coaches. We need a brand and someone else decided it should be the Fighting Hawks with the present logo. I have trouble understanding why people make it so much more than it is. Our resources are better spent on coaches salaries, facilities, scholarships, uniforms, and the programs. It is none of my business if someone wants to spend money on the mascot. They aren't doing it to hurt something, they are doing it cuz they think it is something to help the University.

This may have been commented on, but Garret Raboin will be leaving St. Cloud to join the Gophers a an Asst. coach.

Muss didn't offer Thielen.

One of the things I struggle to understand is the number of big athletic kids we bring in at TE. We don't utilize them very well in the passing game and we cant get them all on the field at the same time. Those kids should be looked at as potential O-linemen. In three years they can be big enough to get on the field, start for 2 years and we will have more athletic kids who usually have good feet and are quicker. Over the years we have had a number of players who changed positions spring ball their freshman year and excelled at their new positions in 2-3 years. RSF, FR and playing time as Soph, start as Jr. At FCS level all teams have to think outside the box. Recruiting takes a lot of hard work but also luck and then an analysis as to where to play the kid and how best to develop them. I think that is an area we can improve upon.