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Portland St. is a team that I think will suprise some people next year and be a big test for UND at the beginning of the season.

Well cross that one off your list. Keep digging.

And all because they have "moved on"

I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt and assuming that you are trolling this site, trying to get people worked up by pretending to be a UND fan.

Its Dale Lennon and if Luke S stands for Luke Schleusner he's still at UND. You may want to follow more closely.

Some of the damage is already being done Dave. Losing a home basketball game to Iowa has happened. As of now, losing hockey games to Wisconsin has happened. Coach Lennon has no reason to lie about his accounts of recruiting stories, talk to some of the coaches and they'll tell you the same thing. Its hurting recruiting yet fans like you are the ones who critisize coaches and where the programs are at. I guess I don't find any of this stuff funny that is already happening.

Lots of assumptions on Wisconsin and U of M's scheduling so far. I guess that is all that can be done since so far, they have stood by the policies each have in place.

Some of you should keep digging. Maybe Coach Hakstol changed his tune because a part of this nickname flip flopping finally affected the hockey team. For once the entire athletic department is united on their opinions of what needs to happen with the nickname and that is making some nervous. There are a lot of University of North Dakota sports fans out there who are starting to hear a united message.

I wasn't aware that Wanless is back in the UND athletic office and is the one recieving phone calls about the nickname, will be the one creating schedules for the sports team, or will have to answer to anyone if the day comes where UND is removed from the Big Sky and U of M and Wisconsin are no longer on the hockey schedules. His opinion matters about as much as the AD from Minot St.

They haven't scheduled them non conference now so I don't know why they would jump at the chance to schedule them if the situation was any different.

Its easy to say that when they are not on the list. It's a pretty weak argument your trying to make in my opinion.

I love this part- How does the non guaranteed chance of meeting someone in the playoffs provide a better opportunity to compete than a series that is scheduled at the beginning of the year. Is this guy guaranteeing that UND, Minn and Wisconisin are now going to make the playoffs every year? Also, if they all do make the playoffs there is no guarantee that they are paired up. Talk about grasping for straws.

Your questioning Carlson's law that he himself said it is ok to break as there is no punishment for doing so?

What is the thinking among Montana fans? Is this a conference they feel they would jump at? There are several schools in the BSC and the region who could potentially be good fits for this conference if they are seriously thinking about expanding to 30.

UND always had to worry about the others, their opinion will be there regardless of what happens between now and june and will not change. Its about getting enough votes if it comes to that and Hakstol's thoughts on this will influence a lot of votes that were on the fence on the topic. I've always been of the opinion that 25% of the voters will vote yes and 25% will vote no, no matter what further information they get between now and June. Its the middle 50% that will determine the outcome and Hakstol coming out and commenting will influence some of that 50%. Look at the influence he had with the e-mail that had his name on it. If he is on the "name must be changed" side, some former very recognizable players may step up and also join him. This will catch the attention of a lot of people.

He was quoting the article in the paper.

And doesn't have the facts straight about what they are talking about.

I don't think the hold up is where the first game is going to be held. Last game was in Grand Forks.

Bison06 is not knocking the talent level. Just pointing out that at any level, if a player is able to redshirt it will benefit him, espcially a qb. Brooks included. I think everyone is in agreement on that.

Hopefully all of them but I would guess two or three have a chance to see the field. One or two of the WR's (depending on how Jackson and Young develop) and Cain at safety. That is my best guess.

Someone is a little defensive today. It was a joke lighten up. But in response to this I'll say Success in the 70's and 80's. Cool beans.

Maybe I should have put a behind my quote. I was being sarcastic about both and what John Hoeven was doing at the time.

Yep, losing a home game every other year to UND would suck for you. UND has had very good success in the fargodome so I understand you concern about playing UND.

Al Carlson fits the bolded portion of your quote but still felt the need to take it upon himself to do what he felt was the best for the University. John Hoeven was busy creating a giant oil reserve in Western, ND.

I agree with him and not cause I hate Hakstol, it's cause he is the most well respected coach on campus. Take a look at what his e-mail campaign did and how his behavior at the press conference shaped the thoughts of a certain group of fans when the very first original name change was announced. Words from him carry a lot of weight with the one team on campus that is still using the logo.