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Actually, the only unknown of the d-line is the backup nose guard. Woodsmall started last season until he was injured and played well even though he was a little light. From all accounts he is back to being close to 100%. All the d-ends have logged Big Sky minutes and 3 of the 4 played pretty well last season and should be improved. Greely and Dranka could both be all conference quality guys and made big plays last season as true freshmen and Corruthers has seen time since his freshman season and I believe started a few games last season. The big question will be can Corruthers and Greer give 20-30 solid plays at the backup NG position to give Woodsmall a break on occasion. I agree with the questions on the o-line. That position group has performed well below expectation for too many seasons for me to have confidence going in to this year.

Was that cause of Jer or the performance of the o-line?

To bad we only read about the recognition on these various lists on SiouxSports.

UND running back commit Isaiah Secrest week #1 stats- 8 carries for 192 yards 1 rushing TD and 1 receiving TD

After seeing all the videos and pictures from today's practice i am more excited and just impressed with this building than I was before. Hopefully as the other teams begin using it momentum can be built for phase 2.

Having already drug this on for 4 years is hardly ramming down anyone's throat? What nickname did you suggest to the committee? I submitted Tribe. Did you attend any of the meetings in person or via conference call? I didn't although I had plenty of opportunities. How about phone calls or emails to the committee members who's names were well published? Point being, over the last several months there have been opportunities to get your voice heard. Whether you attempted or not, I have no idea.

The more you see on this kid the more impressive his early commitment is. Just named to the preseason Metro Dream team by MN Football Hub.

All 5 home games (Midco) and 2 road games (state NBC and Regional Root Sports) will be available on TV this year. Its unlikely Portland St., Weber or Cal Poly get broadcast so those three will have to be streamed on BigSky TV which is not a bad option.

Property tax or income tax?

In your opinion who gets to vote? I'd say students, alumni and tax paying citizens of North Dakota. Would you agree?

That is similar to using the Forum poll as a reference point as well.

Could the tribal leaders have said that the pipe ceremony was "sacred" and therefore given their written approval without hesitation?

Unless what the stakeholders want could ultimately harm the university.

it would be great if Georges was the legit deep threat we lacked last season. Someone to stretch the field for Seibl and our TEs underneath.

They have recently been rallying behind "North Dakota Proud".

Or the 3 year "cool down" period is up and the intention all along after that "cool down" period was to select a replacement nickname for the Fighting Sioux. Perhaps that is why the "we are North Dakota" has stopped. However, the University hasn't completely dropped calling themselves North Dakota in its marketing efforts so there is not the propaganda you hope is there.

Like the Roughrider state? Naming a state university after a state nickname, there is an idea.

Being North Dakota is not unique. It's a state name. "We are one, we are North Dakota" should be used by the state tourism agency.

Depth is a huge concern with the altitude. UND may have more talent starting than it had last season but we are not two deep at a lot of positions yet. Bohl and company are also familiar with the 3-4 scheme they will be seeing and will have their troops prepared.

Reading the last few pages I don't think its clear that everyone understands the FSU has permission from the Seminole tribe.

I'd say both schools, UND and NDSU have come a long ways in regards to exposure. NDSU football gets great coverage regionally having all games on statewide NBC. UND has done a better job at getting coverage to all of its core sports (men's and women's) over the last few years.

They have also worn green jerseys with black pants which I am a bigger fan of than the green on white.

The grey throwbacks would be a cool alternative jersey to have. My only complaint with the new jerseys, and someone mentioned it earlier, is I would like to see the green pants. I'm not a huge fan of the green jersey/white pants in the picture. I wish we would have stuck with the green jersey/black pant combo.

So what is your idea of a nickname. Its easy to blast the process, what is your solution? What nickname would have had to come out of the process to make you happy?

Why would Standing Rock or Spirit Lake be involved with selecting a new nickname? I think what you are seeing is a portion of that group wants to retain the old logo and does not care about what may be best for the university and the other portion (who voted to change the name) will want any other name selected. I don't even know if the reservations will get a vote if the nickname is put to an election unless you are an alum.