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I ditched my laptop, and got it going on a desktop now, must be an equipment problem with my laptop. Sound is still bad. Audio only on one side, and static in the background, volume is cranked too. Also glad it's on. I haven't been able to hear it since they switched it over to 1440 from 96.1.

Nice to know. But just like the volleyball game last night, I can't access it.

Interview with Danny Freund from the St. Cloud Times

From today's Las Cruces Newspaper.....

Weekly release from the GWC.

Apparently, there is a format change regarding the coach's show this year. Just heard Sweeney mention that "Sioux Sports Extra" will debut next Sunday at 10:30 p.m. hosted by Jody Norstedt. This week's guest will be Chris Mussman.

2nd correction of my own post: NMSU does not have Sept. 27 off.

Correction of my own post: Nicholls plays on Thursday, Oct. 2, so I guess they don't share that open weekend. Also, NMSU has two bye weeks in a row from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4, just like us (although ours are Oct. 4-Oct 11). Maybe there is a better chance of this happening than I was giving credit for. Still, I'd think that if Sam Houston is at all interested, they'd get the deal. They count and they're closer.

At this point, I'd think it is highly unlikely. From everything I've read, NMSU has bowl aspirations this season so I'd guess they'll do everything in their power to bring in a counter, that is if they bring in anyone at all. They do still have 11 games on the slate, after all. They could simply bring Nicholls back on Oct. 4 since both teams are open that day, although it appears that is the day that many Southland teams are keeping open as their bye week prior to the start of conference play. Same goes for Sam Houston St. which would be much closer. For UND to get in there, (if NMSU just absolutely wants a game), I'd think that both Nicholls and Sam Houston would both have to decline, or UND would have to offer to come for an extremely low guarantee.

The Great West Conference is handing out Player of the Week honors to student-athletes of schools that belong to the conference. Although none from UND were selected this week, the first awards were handed out today. Link

There has been some debate in recent years as to the true capacity of the Alerus. Prior to the 2006 season, both the Alerus center and UND listed the capacity at 13,500. Since 2006, the Alerus has continued to use the 13,500 number, while the University reports capacity at 12,283. I wish there would be some clarification on the subject. One reason given in the email to myself and UND92,96 is that UND doesn't count attendence in the suites. But that only accounts for ~324 tickets, so there is still a gap of about 1,000 between the two figures. I highly doubt they'd issue 1,000 SRO tickets for any game, and I don't know what "ADA risers" they're talking about. It certainly can't be the ones in the South endzone, because then fans would actually be sitting in the endzone (that might be a pretty good seat though ) Anyways, just trying to answer your question about that number that was used for that game. Perhaps UND got the attendance figures from the Alerus until 2006, and then they took over counting? I would really think that 6:00 p.m. starts would be ideal for Saturday games, unless of course there also happens to be hockey that samed day, but that doesn't happen very often, especially now with no playoff games for a few years. The 1:00 start doesn't allow people who work on Saturdays to attend. Also alot of people might like to spend the last few remaining pleasant fall Saturdays outdoors. Then there is hunting to compete with later in the season. With a later start, maybe a few folks could get their hunting in during the morning and afternoon and then be inclined to head to the game. Some fans like myself drive 100+ miles to get there, and the 1:00 start pretty much blows the whole day for those of us that do that. Evening games would also probably boost beer sales, creating for a more raucous crowd . I know some people don't like the fact that at the REA, is almost like going to a night club, but an atmosphere like that would really help football attendance I think.

Here are my picks for the week: St. Cloud @ North Dakota..........UND 44, SCSU 10 UC Davis @ Central Arkansas.....UCD 27, UCA 14 Montana @ Cal Poly..................Poly 28, UM 23 South Dakota @ Northern Iowa.....UNI 49, USD 24 Adams St. @ Southern Utah..........SUU 28, ASC 7

From CSN West beat writer Kent Schmidt (a.k.a. Bison Kent)

Trenbeath, Otto, and Hellevang were all nominated for GWC Player of the Week, although none got the honor. Offensive: Ramses Barden (Cal Poly) Defensive: Steven Wulff (UC Davis) Special Teams: Trevor Ward (SUU)

Cal Poly shocked San Diego St. (FBS) 29-27 South Dakota over St. Ambrose 52-0 UC Davis lost to San Jose St. (FBS) 13-10................Davis lead in the 4th quarter SUU was blown out by Air Force 41-7

If they were going to show any games on WDAZ, I'd think that Minnesota would be one of them. Glad to see they are televising the away games at Duluth and Bemidji St. I wish they would scrap the exhibition games and televise a couple more football games instead.

After a somewhat slow start, they looked quite good. Not the explosiveness on offense of the last two seasons, but still a very productive and methodical effort I'd say. Couple thoughts I took away from last night's game......... -Freund bobbled several snaps while holding for place kicks. Need to tighten that up, he's been the holder for 4 years now. -Josh Murray is going to need to get the ball more. He is a much more decisive and patient runner than Brady. -I thought the offensive line got pushed around a bit in the run blocking. Lots of tackles in our backfield. -Hellevang only punted a couple times, but man can he kick it a long ways. I wonder how he'll do in situational punting. -The player that I was most impressed with last night was Dominique Hawkins. His interception is what finally fired the team up, and he had a couple real nice kick returns. -Need to work on tackling. -Kenny Watkins also looked good, stayed where he was supposed to all night, and had a couple of pass break-ups. -Hard to tell from one game, but I've felt that the secondary was somewhat of a weakness for us the past two seasons. Aside from the two busted plays that resulted in TAMUK TD's, I thought they looked quite good last night. Along with Otto and Manke, I thought the young guys Hawkins, Ankenbaur, Watkins all played well. And Saporu wasn't even dressed last night.

The crowd was indeed awesome. And the atmosphere was great in the place. I couldn't have been happier. Let's keep it going.

Thanks Hammer..... I'm not trying to compare the institutions, because in my mind there is no comparison. Just confirming that I was inerpretting the numbers correctly.......

Drinking age of 21 sounds about right to me, for civilians (like me). If you have a Military I.D., I think you should be able to have a cool one at the end of the day, regardless of age.

I really don't give a crap about which school is bigger, but it is this a correct assumption: NDSU accepts a higher percentage of applicants than does UND? I'm asking you Hammersmith.

As for our other opponents.......... -TAMUK is picked 5th in the South Divison of the Lonestar Conference -St. Cloud St. is tabbed 5th in the NSIC -UW-La Crosse is picked to finish 3rd in the WIAC -Western Washington is picked 3rd in the GNAC

I haven't read this entire thread, but it should be noted that TAMUK was picked to finish 5th in the South Division of the Lonestar Conference Preseason Poll.

A post from the USD Board indicates that they're playing Minnesota in 2010. No source or confirmation of course.