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Thanks to all who provided the updates. 790 didn't carry the game so I was in cubicle hell today!!! Sounds like a heck of a game the Sioux put together. Stay safe SiouxMD!!!!

IMO there is one reason why Beatty is #3 on the depth chart. HE CANT HANG ONTO THE DAMN FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!!! I think Chris is a good athlete, but I think he should be a back up to Trent instead.

Good intentions for the commercial, BAD RESULT!! It was nice to see Digger score the TD against SCSU again though!!!!!

I cannot stand the "N_zi" attitudes and methods of Myles anymore. How can this dictator keep getting away with this year after year? I give as much as I can to UND every year so I claim that I am a dedicated dedicated fan/alum, but I will never be able to dent what others may give. I can only promise that I will now always be as anti-NC$$ as possible. I will be the fan in Sec 203, Row Z, seats 3 & 4 that will ALWAYS have on anti-NC$$ attire! If I get kicked out, I would not mind being an example of a fan that will give up his games as a principle to not supporting the NC$$.

Even though it is a lot of smack...........ITS GOOD SMACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Friggin hilarious. How long do you think it will take before a poster from the south will jump in an complain about a jab that was take at them and how unfair and hypocritical this board is?

bigmrg74.....Where is Grand Valley at in this processs. Is there talk or expectations that the Lakers will be moving up? It would certainly appear to be a logical step to move up (IMO).

Fantastic news. The football program is certainly ready for this next step and the challenges that will arise. It was great to see Lennon with that level of excitement. If a more difinitive decision had been made earlier in the year I wonder if recruiting would have been any different. I think it certainly would have made the decision of Gratzek and Anderson a lot harder to make. Here's a thread worth a gamble on.........I am guessing it will be the 09-10 season before the SIOUX (That's right, the name will be the same in 09-10) bison will play again. Final score will be Sioux 24 bison 13.

I found a picture of myself on the www.fargomarathon.com website. The picture is labeled........The Return of the Fighting Sioux!!!! Thanks Mom!!! http://www.server1.webzervice.com/gallery/...Marathon_Finish

Not alot of substance in his response. I sent an email about 30 days ago and haven't heard a thing back. I am not getting my hopes up for a reply. If I do get a response I hope it takes on a more "challenging" response.

Any chance you can burn some copies?

I know of at least one picture of me crossing the finish line. I will try get the pic and post it. I am thinking I will do 1 of 2 things for next year. 1) Get two other guys and myself to carry the huge U N D flags into the dome. 2) Put on a jersey and pads and spike a football at the finish/goal line. And the best plan for the future................. After we start playing the Bison again for the nickel, I will carry a replica nickel trophy into the dome!!

Congrats MD and thanks Hockey Mom! I finished in 2:04 (with the Sioux flag coming across the finish line of course)! It was refreshing to hear all the "Go Siouxs" along the way. It was even better to hear the Boos once inside the dome.

I be running the half this year. I would love to stay after for a few beers, but due to a prior commitment I have to get back to Fergus Falls right after the race. I will be the runner that will be carrying a "Fighting Sioux" flag the last few miles. I can't wait to see it on the Fargodome jumbotron! A perfect way to once again tell the Bison to kiss my ass!

I know it is somewhat unimportant to the "entire" issue, but I do have a problem with Holy Cross and the use of its mascot/name/emblem. As a devoted Christian, I think it is completely irresponsible for the use of its nickname. I do however, understand that the use of this in not intended to offend me. I will always wish a competitor best of luck in competition, AND, I also realize that their intent is not to humiliate me. BUT...............If we as a member of the NC$$ continue to "accept social and moral challenges" that the NC$$ wants to evaluate, then I also feel that they (meaning the NC$$) need to make a much broader appeal to the misfortunes of other minorities as they define it!!

As much as I hate to agree with a Bison supporter. Bison Pride, you make a great point and I can't disagree with your rationale. I think the Bison definetely "beat us to the punch" with the move to DI. Despite what most of the Jack-$$es from NDSU might think, I believe that Big Irv was a HUGE factor in this transition! UND has been only slightly delayed in their transition, but the DI move will happen. I just hope it can be done with a renewed rivalry of playing the Bison once again. With that said, I KNOW WE WILL KICK YOUR A$$ EVERYTIME, WITH OR WITHOUT THE NC$$!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brekke is an excellent choice for this position. It is just too bad he couldn't coach the Men's team as well!! Hell, with how good he still is, he could probably still play. The Brekke family has been great to UND athletics. Steve, Mike, and Chad all played on the men's team. I am not certain, but I think Kim played for SU. There is always one in every family. She does get an excemption since I believe her husband is Durene Heisler's brother. Best of luck Steve!!!!!!!

I see us being a better overrall team this year for various reasons. Here are a few bullets on my thoughts: 1) No longer will we typcially "settle" for 3 instead of trying for 6. Although I always want to get the points, I think we were in a comfort zone too much this last year. I think that going for the TD or 1st down more often will build the confidence of the offense much earlier in the season. Last year the offense seemed to actually lose confidence as the season came to a grinding hault. 2) We will not rely on the defense as much as in the past. Instead of the ball control scheme we have relied on we will start to look downfield more on offense and create more big plays on defense. (I think we always try create big plays on defense, but I think we will develop a better scheme of pass rushing as well as pass coverage) 3) We will have the right quarterback on the field who can create offensive plays when things get scrambled. This is going to both help and hurt us this season. Manke will possibly throw a few more INT's due to his lack of experience (Yes I know he is a senior and has played but not to the level of Belmore). Even though Manke is a tough kid, I think he will likely get hurt during the second half of the season from all the shots he will be taking. The O-line will be good this year, but when Manke gets down field he takes some hard shots from the LB's and DB's. Manke going down won't hurt us as bad, since Belmore is a solid backup. 4) The O-Line will be solid this year. This will not only help the passing game which was sporatic last year, it will help the running game. (As long as Beatty can run more than 3 yards without fumbling) 5) We need Strouth healthy for the whole year. Not having him last year was the reason we lost to UNO which was the loss that seemed to crumble the rest of the season. If Strouth stays healthy, we will go 9 - 1 next year. If we have to rely on Beatty, we are pretty much screwed and must settle for a 6 way share of the NCC crown at best. 6) Even though the loss of Digger will hurt, I think overall we will play much better overall on Defense. I don't think our defense will be better than last year, but I do think they won't be playing 40 minutes a game and getting tired. Our defense seeing less reps will allow us to play tougher in the end and give up less points. I am wondering however, who the next Digger will be. I can remember as far back as Dean Witkowski saying, "There will never be another one like him". Then came LB's like Digger and Tibesar etc!!!! There will be another Digger, just not with the same defensive stats. 7) One area we will be down in will be the kicking game. (Really going out on a limb here). It will be tough for the team and fans to realize that everytime we get inside the 30 that its no longer an automatic 3 on the board. I don't really know who the kicker is going to be and how good he is. Hellevang is apparently a good kicker, but doesn't have much for experience yet. With all that being said...............my prediction for next year is a 9 and 1 season (That 1 loss will be to UNO or USD) and as a number 3 seed in the region a trip to the semi-final game.

AZSIOUX I must agree with, I couldn't care less who gets what award and when!!!! All that really matters is whether or not we can hoist up #8 this year. If we can't do that, then we both can sit at Blarney's and continue to talk about what a d-bag Kessel has been this year. Hey gophs, I wonder how the jersey pull looks at Blarneys while watching the Sioux at Milwaukee versus the jersey pull when you wish you were at Milwaukee!!!!!!!

The ONLY thing we have in common with the Fighting Irish is "Fighting"!. The last thing I think we should do is take the angle of "well what about them" mentality. Notre Dame will have its day later on, but I think we need to focus all of our efforts for UND and UND ONLY!!! None of the others on the NC$$'s list seem to see the need for an alliance with each other and I think the Irish would be an embarassing choice based on the "Fighting" commonality. I am yet to be convinced (and I expect the NC$$ is of the same opinion) that the Irish are not yet considered an official minority. And, Yes, I understand that there is no official list. I certainly respect your view on this, but I do not think it can help the Fighting Sioux case.

I couldn't agree more regarding Belmore. I think Belmore has showed what he can and can't do as the starter. Manke deserves his shot as the field general. Although Belmore will be one heck of a backup.

Can we start talking yet or hasn't the last 17 minutes changed your mind?

I meant Milwaukee's Best beer!!!!!!!!!

Milwaukee here we come!!!!!!!

When is the Spring game this year?

"GK"/"Informant" sounds too much like the same arrogant school of thought. As the great Don Clericuzio once figuratively said "Let them dance of the bottom of the Ocean together". Can't either of you two find something better to do in your time? And by the way...........CBS?..................The chances of them covering a story in an unbiased manner is the same chance as Bigmrg74 admitting that there are other equal caliber teams as grand valley state!