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I prefer that UND play the best competition that they can.

I think we'll probably finish 3rd, and host one 1st round playoff game, probably against Winona St.

I'll be there! UNO's offensive line pushed around the USD D-line like they were tin cans. I foresee more of the same next week. Sioux by 17

The only thing I've heard about next year so far is a full Great West schedule plus St. Cloud St. I think the idea of playing any team, even the Coyotes, twice in the same season sounds like a lame idea. Although I do think the two schools need to work together to market games between one another in all sports.

The Ladies are ranked #1 in the USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Poll

The Force of the Norse? Yep!

As a farmer, I'm offended by the thought of this. My people will not stand for this.

The reason I would be in favor of no nickname if the Fighting Sioux is discontinued is because to me, "retiring" the nickname is alot different than "replacing" it. I hold the Fighting Sioux name in too high of regard to be comfortable with the idea of simply allowing the name and what it means to me and surely countless others to be swept under the rug under the guise of a potential community "Name the University Contest". It is just a nickname, I know, but it means something to me. If tribal consent cannot be obtained, then "retiring" it rather than "replacing" it would be the only option that would allow the name to still live on in some way, shape, or form. One of the great things about the Fighting Sioux is the fact that it is unique. Well, having no official nickname is also unique. The NCAA and the tribes can take the official nickname from the school if they so choose, but they can't take the passion that I feel for the name away. The football team is known as the Fighting Sioux, but the offensive line is called the "Hogs". Dale Lennon said on last week's coaches show that he doesn't know how the name got started but it has endured and been passed on for years since the 70's. I want the Fighting Sioux name to endure and be passed on. If some new generic name like the River Rats is adopted, that will not allow Fighting Sioux to endure. The school may not be able to market the name in the future, but the fans, students, and alumni can still carry it on if they are allowed to. I feel that having no official nickname would induce an environment for UND to still be referred to by fans, students, alumni, and the community and state as the Fighting Sioux. Similar to how the Montreal Canadiens are often referred to as the Habs, the Pittsburgh Pirates often called the Bucs, or the Harvard Crimson often referred to as the Cantabs. Adopting a new name will make our generation the last to know the Fighting Sioux.

I don't know, the playoff picture is a long ways from set. UNO and USD both have very tough games over the next two weeks. UNO, granted a great team, always plays well against UND so it was no big surprise that they left GF with a win. Over the past few years USD has given them more trouble than anyone and it usually hasn't mattered whether they play in Vermillion or Omaha. Then UNO has to travel to CWU. I think that will be their toughest test of the entire regular season. Just to muddy things up a bit, I'm hoping that USD throttles UNO this week and we crush USD next week. Oh yeah, and GVSU plays only the second decent team on their schedule this week when they travel to Saginaw. And UND probably can't finish higher than 3rd, but I'm hoping that if they can't move up that they finish 4th. Whoever gets the #3 seed is more than likely going to host Winona St. in the first round.

I think having no nickname at all is hands down the best alternative if the Fighting Sioux is retired.

Due to the level of my blood-pressure, I will not comment nor read posts in this thread on this potential "settlement". However I will say now that if what the early reports on the radio are indicative of what the "settlement" may include, I am disappointed with the University, the State, and the Attourney General.

I've seen both teams play twice, but only on TV. Not taking anything away from NDSU as they are obviously having a nice undefeated season, just my personal opinion.

I've watched Iowa State and Minnesota both a couple times this year, and Iowa State is better that the Goofs. They have a better record in the Big 10 to prove it. I'm sure there is plenty of talk down in Iowa about UNI just like there is here about NDSU. When UNI beat ISU there was lots of buzz about it as well. It happens whenever a I-AA beats a I-A, and especially when a foe from a major I-A conference goes down like they did in these two cases. Personally, I think UNI is currently the best team in FCS, no disrespect to NDSU. And it has nothing to do with the fact that the Sioux beat them a year ago, because that was a different team.

Thanks for the heads up Hammer!

Ugghh! Another pass-happy team, ala Minnesota State, WWU. Whatever happened to good old smashmouth NCC football? When Bubba went to Duluth and made the playoffs his first year, I thought UMD was going to be one of the top 2 or 3 teams in the NCC every year, but it just hasn't happened. I can't beleive they still have no running game. Bubba will have them ready for us though, he knows our programs. Still, I say Sioux by 20. UND 50 UMD 30

Tickets have sold, thanks.

I have two available for the Saturday night CC game. Section 103, Row P, Seats 15 & 16. This is the end that the Sioux shoot at twice. Asking $30/ticket. pm or email jci@invisimax.com

I'd like to see the Sioux get the #1 ranking in DII first.

I thought they'd have a better season also, although a big part if it probably is that their schedule is absolutely brutal. Currently, 7 of the opponents on their schedule are ranked in the Top 25 Poll nationally. 3 of them are NCC teams (Duluth is #3 in the nation) so they have to face each of them twice. Plus there is also South Dakota who got votes in that latest poll.

Jossy Bergen will get it done! Kimbrough will be the player of the year in the NCC this year.

Congrats to NDSU and their fans! WAY TO BEAT THEM DAMN GOPHERS!!!!!!!!!

I wonder if in the future (transition-hell crappy schedule years), UNO would reconsider and send their football team to GF once or twice if the UND hockey team made a trip to Omaha?

IIRC, Lenhertz played pretty well in limited duty a few games last season. His game against Bemidji State seems to stick in my mind. Going by the roster posted this year and the one in last year's media guide, he's dropped about 25 pounds over the summer. Didn't he and Youmens also get into it over something, resulting in the both of them being suspended for several games?

They must have just updated the roster this week, because he was on it earlier in the week. They now have updated player bios too. They've also added another assistant coach to the staff.