mikejm

I remember thinking the "law" was going to create a constitutional crisis; I think we're getting closer.

College admission standards have apparently fallen...

It was raining when I wrote that verse.

That's really an awfully nice write up on an incoming frosh from whom very little is expected.

^Maybe he means that the issue is just over: like maybe the NCAA blinks. You guys are always so glass-half-empty... It is summer: go out and have some fun in the sun.

My folks kept changing their phone number.

Membership in the NCAA is voluntary. No one is forcing UND to abide by NCAA rules; we can simply leave the organization if we don't like the conditions of membership.

The team is going to need a couple of guys to step up their games this year the way Corin Knight did last year.

Who are these people?

It'll be interesting to see how this plays out for Gregoire. The Islanders have 30 days to get him under contract or he is a free agent and can shop himself around. I'd forgotten that loophole, and as much as I am disappointed to see Jason go, this is a pretty unique opportunity for him. Too unique to pass up.

S.D. Guard, tribe mark new 'Lakota' helicopter Hmmmm. Charles Murphy can get behind "Lakota" as honoring many.

I really don't think the NCAA cares what the people of North Dakota have to say about the subject.

Do the Sioux really need

^Well, to be completely honest, there are some folks on the right side of this debate who have become rather illogical as well.

Fetch, buddy, you are trying to inject logic into a situation that left that station a long, long time ago.

How are you not going to bring this kid in next season?

^Yahoo is also misusing the word.

You must not have read Lloyd's opinion piece:

Just a couple of observations here: 1. the NCAA cannot "indict" anyone; that can only occur through criminal court action. The NCAA has notified Ohio State of several

But what is the status quo in this instance? Is it the present use of the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo? Or the presently agreed to retirement of that nickname and logo per the existing contract between the University and the NCAA? I'm just asking.

NCAA says no go on Fighting Sioux law Got our answer

Everyone in the world knew that was the outcome if the University decided to stick with the logo/nickname. The only surprise is the NCAA saying, "yeah, we'll meet" and then backing out.

They don't have to. The NCAA is a private club, and therefore can set its own rules. UND doesn't have to belong; but if the University wants to be a part of the NCAA, the rules are clearly laid out. Now, but an act of the state legislature, the University cannot comply with the club rules. 1st level worst case: the Sioux get into post-season play and wear generic uniforms. 2nd level worst case: who the heck knows? I don't, however, see the NCAA kicking the University out of the club.

Huh. Matt did a little better that day than I did.

^Some of the comments were obviously written by some very, very angry people.