mikejm

^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.

^Well, Congress isn't exactly in it. But thanks for the sentiments.

Well, the F4 at the X last week drew three crowds of 19000 each. You do the math.

I think I'm done here 'til next fall. Haters are going to flood the place and I'm not in the mood for that crap. Good season, Sioux. Tough ending, but sometimes it turns out that way.

Can't blame the loss on a lack of effort. The Sioux D made one misplay behind the net and it cost them a goal. Exactly. Red had his boys plugging every passing lane and double-teaming the puck. The Sioux couldn't sustain any pressure. One shot and done. No opportunity to cycle the puck, no chance to get a greasy one in the crease. Got to tip your hat to a team that played really effective, but ugly hockey. Well said.

Really need to get a second man to the crease. A lot of one shot and done possessions. Not Fighting Sioux hockey for sure. Still 20 minutes to figure it out.

And I understand that as well. But we're not dealing with an organization that has a broad history of logical action. I have great hope for the Bismarck meeting; some here have suggested it demonstrates the NCAA has had a change of heart. I hope they are more prescient than I.

I understand what you are saying, but this is sort of like pointing out the prevalent use of a certain racial slur in rap music, and in the vernacular of urban youth and wannabees.

Minus Gregoire, though. Whole different dynamic when he's in the lineup.

I'd really like to see the Sioux hang 7 or 8 on each of their opponents this week. I sort of enjoyed the regional.

We need some hockey! Stat!

"Conflate" is coming to mind...

Yes, I'd say most of the bashing is a direct result of other schools' and their fans' jealousy. Also, just as an aside, my enjoyment of SiouxSports has returned: I finally figured out how to "ignore" a couple posters!

So you're basing this on Shaft's son's fb post?

You probably should cite a source for that. Did you hear this conversation? Or hear it from your cousin's sister's hairdresser's plumber's mom?

Spirit Lake's permission is really the only trump card we have to play. The NCAA has already said state law isn't going to sway their opinion.

"One attribute that makes Genoway such a superb defenseman is that his offensive game never comes at the expense of his defensive responsibilities." Haters gonna hate...