Siouxman

Have him give Bucky a slash from me!

Hey, I got no problem ever with knocking the Gophers down a notch (in any manner)

Yes, Alaska had challenges but it was an entirely different world back then. The permitting is a little tougher now, but the opposition is much tougher. I have the distinct privilege (? - more like curse) of working in the energy industry in ND, SD, and MN. You can do business in the Dakotas, but forget MN. If you are going to move that oil through MN to major markets with a new pipeline, good luck. As of the 2007 MN state legislative session, their total answer to the energy situation is to build wind turbines and say absolutely no to anything that might involve CO2 emissions. MN passed a CO2 law and are working to form a regional CO2 reduction coalition and plan. State law now says mandatory CO2 reductions. You can't get there by providing vehicles with gasoline. I've been working on a project that under state law the regulators must issue a decision within 1 year. We filed 2 years, 10 months, and 25 days ago. And we still don't know when a decision will be rendered. If ND can find a market for the oil without involving MN, they have a chance. If it involves MN, you still have a chance but you better be in for the long haul because it won't happen quick if at all. ND and MN have energy laws that are 180 degree opposites. What is prohibited in ND is mandatory in MN and what is allowed in ND is prohibted in MN. The result is gridlock on any multi-state projects. Sorry, but that is just my experience tainted view. By the way Fetch, have you tried any of your son's sausage yet? Last I heard he was afraid to give you some because you would want it all.

Hockey1 - I agree with you in that I wouldn't spend my money on a Holy Cross jersey or any other jersey than a Sioux jersey. That is just the way I am, but if someone else wants to do it, fine with me. As for this game, it is the only time in college hockey history that a #16 seeded team defeated the #1 seeded team in all the land. To top it off, Holy Cross was much more than 15 slots below the Gophers as the only reason they were there is by winning their conference tournament. I am sure that there have been other instances where a top ranked team has lost to someone ranked far below them. But that does not compare to a loss under such circumstances when all of the marbles are on the table and the loser goes home. Besides, I am simply referring to the numerous statements from sports announcers, coaches, and other hockey pundits. In fact, I heard it again at the Frozen Four this year, not from another Sioux fan but from the NCAA. In case you weren't there to notice, the NCAA highlight clips included it.

Now I am not one to continue promoting the Holy Cross incident to Gopher fans (other than discussion of what a great atmosphere it was in the Ralph that night). However, have you heard of the law of unintended consequences? Gopher fans want UND fans to give up the Holy Cross incident. This is the incident considered the greatest upset in NCAA college hockey history. But, it is more recent than the Gopher back to back national championships. Now the back to back national championships are not unique or the greatest in college hockey history. It has been accomplished by several teams. So what is good for the goose is good for the gander. If Sioux fans are to give up Holy Cross (the all-time greatest upset in college hockey history) then logic would dictate that Gopher fans give up flashing their back to back national championships (not unique or greatest) at Sioux fans. Just trying to add a little perspective here. As long as it is done in fun and with humor, I don't care how long it goes on.

Lighten up a little. To each his/her own. I have friends that shake their head when they find out I have season hockey tickets, went to the Final Five, went to Madison for the regional, and went to Denver for the Frozen Four. They can't understand it. Some people feel the Holy Cross jersey thing is strange and don't understand it. Some people feel the love of UND Fighting Sioux hockey is strange and don't understand it. We are all unique and each of us needs to have a little understanding that what doesn't drive us may drive others. After all, a minority shouldn't rule the majority. Now where have I heard that before??

And a box of wine!!

I believe that the singular of the word is "doofus: and plural might be "doofi"

UAA - 917 UND - 941 SCSU - 944 MSU - 948 UMTC - 950 UMD - 951 WI - 959 MTU - 960 CC - 986 DU - 988 Looks like we have plenty of room to improve.

Whoa there!! Be careful how you use statistics here. Their starting point was much higher than the U.S. Even though our prices have risen dramatically, their gasoline prices are still higher.

Should the professors have the best interest of their department and UND in mind, or the best interests of the student? I will say the best interest of the student. If they don't, they have failed the student. Coaches should operate in the same vein. The one key difference is that the student-athlete is a member of a team, and sometimes the interests of all of the student-athletes on the team outweigh the interests of just one student-athlete. That is the difference between a student-athlete and just a student. If the coach takes care of the best interests of the student-athletes, the program and the university will be taken care of.

We don't need rule changes; we simply need to enforce the rules that we have. We also don't need to make them up as we go, to softly paraphrase one of our WCHA zebra "elite."

What is really sad is that somewhere along the line, if what I am reading is true, someone (parent, coach, advisor, friend, whatever) should have sat this young man down and given him an attitude adjustment. Whatever it takes to get the point across. We see way too much of coaches and others allowing you people to skirt the line with unaccpetable behavior and attitudes because of their skills. Then, at some point, odds are things grossly cross the line and it is a train wreck. The article on Shattuck St. Mary's is outstanding in that it demonstrates and promotes personal toughness and self-discipline.

Are you saying that you didn't even tell him it was the t-shirt's fault? Or better yet - you should have given him a prescription for a Sioux t-shirt.

A lot has to happen before ND is going to see a significant impact beyond the drilling. 1) The pipeline capacity does not exist to move additional oil. Pipelines are the most economic way to move oil. Yes they can truck it, but the roads will pay a price and that will squeeze the profit margin. 2) The refineries don't exist to use the oil. The U.S. has not built a new refinery since the 1970's. Why? Environmental regulations make it extremely difficult to get approval in today's environment. The environmental lobby will oppose any refinery expansion. To top it off, Congress has told the oil companies that it has a goal to reduce oil usage, hence there is no need for new refineries. Why would an oil company build a refinery that will take years to pay for itself if the government is saying we plan to reduce your product line. Current refineries are running at full capacity, therefore any little hiccup at an oil refinery makes fuel even scarcer, driving up the price and speculators drive it up further. 3) We have a Class I area in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Any air modeling that shows degradation of visibility or any other air impact, for even a few hours per year, will make an extremely high barrier to getting approval to add a refinery in ND. As a North Dakota native, I am happy to see the position that the state seems to be finding itself in. But a lot has to happen before the state will really begin to reap the full benefits. I have been on the business side for too long to believe that the needed infrastructure improvements will happen in the near future.

1. People need to quit leaving with 5 minutes left in the game. 2. After showing the Fighting Sioux video (respect for the tribal culture, etc.) give the crowd a chance to express their appreciation and quit jumping right into some canned music. Talk about disrespect - this is a pet peeve of mine. 3. I wholeheartedly agree with the comments about the inappropriate timing of some of the videos and the sound system. Whoever is doing it needs to work with the crowd and not against it. 4. Scores of other hockey games shown during the game - absolutely. I really liked it at the regional in Madison that we were able to follow the scores of the other games in progress. 5. The band needs to expand their repertoire (how's that for a big word!) 6. Leave the knitting and storybooks at home 7. Don't ever play the "Ole" song again at the Ralph. It is a soccer song, not a hockey song. We might just as well be listening to "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" There are many other good suggestions people have made and I won't repeat them.

If you're too old for a cougar, you're too old to mooch off Mom and Dad!!

We have excellent seats, thank you. The only consideration that we had for moving was if we moved closer to the front of our section to reduce the number of steps because of a medical condition in the family. We decided that we knew too many people around us that would feel insulted if we moved seats.

"The Stalker knows everything about Prpich!"

I am glad to hear there were efforts made. Perhaps the timing was wrong, but I would be strictly guessing. I just know that there is a substantial program out there now that anyone can use. And yes, money will always be a problem. But UND attending the seminar last October at UAA tells me that they are serious about these efforts to educate and retain Native Americans. The article that I saw was written up in an engineering magazine. I have not heard anything from UND on it so far. I did try to find a link to it on the internet so that I could post it here but couldn't track it down even on the UAA site. If I can find the article again, I will post it. It appeared to be a very positive program based on the results at UAA.

Unfortunately, fourwindsboy, you hit the problem on the head but not the way you intended. Your reply comes across as "Do it for me!" That simply does not work and is a mindset failure from the start. You mention distance learning. UND has an extensive on-line curriculum. I know, my son made use of it. It takes two to tango and "Do you it for me" is failure mode from the start. What would it take for Fort Totten to go to UND and propose discussing some joint efforts? Not much, and it has been done in ND for decades with other schools. I started in pre-engineering at Dickinson State, and it was closely linked with the engineering department at UND. Joint efforts are going on, opportunities are there, but you cannot simply wait for others to do it for you. This isn't entitlement, it is empowerment. It won't be handed to you, but the rhetoric that is being heard from various elements makes doing these joint things just that much more difficult. Does Fort Totten have an alumni advisory board or alumni advisory councils? If so, that would be a great opportunity to participate and help get something like this going. Don't sit back and wait for someone to do it for you. All I hear is UND doesn't do this or doesn't do that. But I haven't heard anyone say that we approached UND with this concept and were rejected. So you have indentified the problem, but you haven't recognized the proper solution. I don't want this to come across as critical, but it you want something to happen you have to make the effort rather than just complain that someone didn't do it for you.

I am just so terribly disappointed that the tribes don't take advantage of the current situation to a) use it as an economic advantage to further education on the reservation and at UND for the NA students, and b) to use it as an educational opportunity for non-NA's. On the economic front, a working relationship could be developed with UND that provides funds from the use of the Fighting Sioux name through licensing/merchandise sales. The funds could be used to improve educational opportunities on the reservation and/or provide scholarship opportunities to NA students in college. Low self-esteem, poor economic situations, etc. can all be improved with education, support programs, etc. And I am not talking handouts here. On the non-NA education front, how appropriate it be to have a Sioux heritage museum as part of The Ralph complex. This would provide historical perspective and education on tribal history, customs, traditions, etc. and could be tied into the UND History Dept. and the NA center on campus. Many people tour The Ralph and such a facility would be a natural fit. What a way to provide context and honor to the tribes and the use of the Fighting Sioux name. It would sure help to offset the Hollywood stereotype of Native Americans. The tribe could also use the working relationship to help guide usage of the name and logo and eliminate current improper uses (such as Sioux-per Dogs). Certainly some would see this as buying out the tribes and I believe that is a serious mistake. I don't know that much about the Florida Seminole situation, but having a white guy ride out on a horse to throw a spear doesn't do it for me. I view that as disrespect. I don't know that I would like it even if it was a tribal member. To me that is a buyout situation, but I don't know what the tribe is using the funds for. I am a native North Dakotan who has now lived in MN for more than half my life (I am 56), but I am and always will be North Dakotan and proud of it. I view the NA heritage as a significant part of North Dakota history. To me this is a grand opportunity to improve relations, understanding, and education as well as bring increased respect to the Fighting Sioux tradition. At UAA in Anchorage they have an excellent program targeted at the native tribes to help provide education and support, and retain the students through graduation. The program is targeted at areas where Alaska can use the most personnel, such as the oil industry, natural resources, etc. Alaska has had a real problem getting people that move to Alaska to stay. They tend to leave after a short period of time because they cannot adjust. Educating the local native tribes benefits all. It is a tremendous program, and UND attended a seminar last October in Anchorage on this program. Watch for some possible developments at UND on this front. Just my two cents worth.

Breakin Face is like a bad case of diarrhea. He will have an impact on this board, because he is the closest thing I have seen for having a cure for addiction to Siouxsports.com. I predict active subscribership will commence a decline in the near future as a result.

You let Gopher fans in your house?? Why do you hate your house that much?

Hey, we thought about upgrading to a better neighborhood, but what the heck. Being at altitude with you and Triouxper is what it is. We could swap seats with you so we don't have to climb over you every time we want to get out.