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ROOT is also going to air a bunch of Big Sky basketball games. Probalby will be similar to the football deal................. Game of the week type deal. My guess is it will focus mostly on Montana and Weber St. games..........

This is a regular season game, not an exhibition. Coach Jones chose to go with "private scrimmages" this year rather than exhibitions. This game will count as far as stats, player eligilbiltiy, and won/loss record goes. Big Sky TV is different than Root. The two are not affiliated. Big Sky TV is online streaming only. You can go HERE to set up an account. It is free, although you still have to register. If you sign up, give yourself some time before tip-off to make sure you have the appropriate software and "plug-ins" downloaded. This can take time, but usually solves all the problems that many have had with the platform. Big Sky TV actually works extremely well and is pretty good quality, and every UND home game and away conference game will be available on it.

It's on the MBB schedule page at UNDsports.com. They also mentioned it at halftime of the women's game yesterday.

This is all true, and North Dakota's schedule has obviously been mutiple times more difficult than UNC's. However, we also just barely slipped past 3 mid-tier Big Sky teams in our own building in PSU, UM, and SUU. I'm hoping that the team that flew down to Sacramento is the one that boards the plane for Greeley.

I just noticed that both the Fargo and Brookings games will be on Midco Sports Net. Hawaii will have a free webcast here.

Wayne Nelson Blog from 9-19-09: The Central Arkansas buyout was $150,000.

That is 10 times more than the buy-out his predecessor negotiated with Idaho St., which they excercised............

Well, UM makes somewhere in the neighborhood of $500,000 per home game in gross revenue from ticket sales. IIRC, the buyout is $100,000 so I would not be at all surprised if they didn't show up in GF next season.

I was at that game. That was awesome.

Dom Izzo tweet:

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North Dakota swept Portland St. at the Sioux Center tonight. Big win for the ladies......................

Just wondering what everybody's thoughts are heading into this game. UNC has been pretty bad for quite some time, but they've won 2 of their last 3 games and put quite a scare into Northern Arizona. North Dakota had to win it on a last second FG last year down in Greeley against a winless team. UND is 1-3 on the road this season, and we struggled at home this season against pretty pedestrian Montana and Southern Utah teams. I think this game is far from a gimme. It'll be interesting to see how they fare against Weber this weekend. Anybody making the trip to Greeley? I'm leaving on Thursday and looking forward to it.............

Well, we have another one to add to the stable................ Watching the volleyball game tonight, and during intermission they interviewed women's basketball coach Travis Brewster. Of course, Hammer was unable to pronounce the second syllable of Brewster's name. Hence, we now have Coach "Brew"....................

As a fan, I'd like 12 games. And there are obvious merits to the extra game as far as playoff implications, building relationships with other FCS foes, and potential FBS money goes. But looking at next years schedule, I can't fault the staff for wanting to stick with 11. UND has the 2nd most difficult FCS schedule this season. When I see UM, MSU, EWU, SDSU, and Sac on next years schedule, it makes me think next year won't be much easier. If the BYE week didn't fall between the Griz and Cats, I may feel differently. But as it stands, the break between those games could be very beneficial toward the goal of making the playoffs. Even though the Griz game is non-conference, it could be a pivotal game as far as an at-large bid goes next season.............

I've got 3 tix for sale for the Saturday, November 17 game against UM-Duluth. Located in lower bowl at the end the Sioux shoot at twice. Section 102, Row F. $120 for the set. I'm 100 miles west of GF so I can mail them, or you can pick them up. I should be able to e-mail them through ticketmaster for an extra $7.50. PM or text: 701-797-7021

His play-by-play talents, though, are exceptional IMO. He does a great job of painting a picture over the radio of what is taking place on the football field................

According to a Dan Hammer tweet:

I've had the chance to deal with Josh on several occaisons. He will be sorely missed as he was a great asset to the University. Good luck in the future Josh, and thanks for everything you've done here............

I called into the coach's show tonight to ask about the status of Jaron Nash. They are still waiting, but he has not been ruled out yet for the opener on Friday. They expect to hear something tomorrow or Friday............

That is unfortunate about Sutton. He's never been flashy, but he has certainly been a consistent, effective, and reliable player over the years. Thanks, Mitch................ It has been a treat to watch you over the course of your career................

IIRC, (and I could be wrong), but I think Ed Schultz replaced Scott Miller. That was like late 90's I believe. Ed left WDAY for KFGO, and WDAY hired Scott Miller to replace him as NDSU play by play guy, and Ed took over the vacant UND play-by-play position.

Huh, I never knew that. I know Swygman used to do football, but didn't know about Hennessey. How long has Hennessey been calling games (of any type) for UND?

I don't mind Hammer as a play-by-play guy, but I'm not knowledgable about hockey myself. To a casual hockey fan like me, I haven't noticed much difference between him and Sweeney. However, I also quickly grow tired about how he constantly refers to Koberinski as "Kober", coach Mussman as "Muss", and coach Hakstol as "Hak". I know these guys are all often referred to by these names and that's fine, but I honestly can't remember the last time I've heard him address Koberinski or Mussman by their actual names.....................

Gee, that surprises me a bit. I wouldn't think Hennessy would be too interested in calling football, basketball, and volleyball games. Perhaps he's growing tired of all the travel he's required to do?