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Next up #33 Marquette.

Based on last year's RPI, Dayton was raked #56 to our #120.

UND with a HUUUGGGGEE win!!!!!

UND won first set, I think.... 25-23

This just in: UND announces nickname voting process and dates University of North Dakota President Robert Kelley has announced the details of the voting process for determining final selection of a nickname for UND’s athletics teams. The voting process, which will be conducted completely online, will take place in mid-October and will extend for approximately one week. Precise dates will be announced later. Voting will be open to the following groups: · Current UND Students · Current UND Faculty · Current UND Staff · UND Retirees · UND Alumni · UND Donors (including Champions Club members) (one vote per account) · Current season ticket holders to UND athletic events (one vote per account) In order to be eligible to vote, individuals must be a UND retiree; a current faculty or staff member; a currently-enrolled student as of Sept. 30, 2015; or a donor or season ticket holder as of Aug. 31, 2015. Shortly before the voting period begins, eligible voters will receive an email with voting instructions. Current UND students, faculty and staff will receive the emails at their UND (UND.edu) email address. Alumni, donors, retirees and all current season ticket holders must confirm their emails through a process that will be communicated soon. Eligible voters who fall into more than one of the above categories—such as a staff member who is also an alumnus—may only vote once, and any identified multiple votes will be voided. The online voting process will be conducted by Qualtrics, a third-party survey technology provider with more than 7,000 customers in 75 countries. In 2014, Qualtrics customers sent over one billion surveys worldwide. During the voting process, eligible voters will cast one vote for a single option on the ballot. Eligible voters will choose one of five nickname options: Fighting Hawks Nodaks North Stars Roughriders Sundogs If any of the proposed nicknames receives a majority of more than 50 percent of the votes, that name will be determined to be the new nickname for the University of North Dakota. In the event that no single nickname receives more than 50 percent of the vote, a runoff vote will be held between the two top vote-getters shortly after the initial vote. Said UND President Robert Kelley: “In deciding the final list of names to include in the final vote, I have reviewed the recommendations of the Nickname Committee, the additional input received from a recent student poll, and input from many other individual students (including student athletes), faculty, staff, alumni and community members who have contacted me. I have considered all this input carefully and, in determining the final voting list, have concluded that it is in the best long-term interest of the University not to use ‘North Dakota’ as the University’s official nickname.” President Kelley added, “As I have noted many times, North Dakota is not a nickname—it is a reflection of our pride in who we are. We have been North Dakota—UND—for more than 130 years, and we always will be. The Nickname Committee has delivered a list of five prospective nicknames with the potential to add value to our already-existing North Dakota identity and evoke the pride and spirit that we all feel for our University and our State. I respect and support the process the Committee used, and the extensive public input they gathered. In making this decision, I also respect their final recommendations.” President Kelley also received extensive input concerning the people who should be involved in the voting process. One important consideration in the decision is the importance of verifying voter identity to prevent fraud. Each eligible voter’s identity and connection to UND will be confirmed. Even more importantly, noted President Kelley, “We have appreciated the opportunity this past year to gather feedback and ensure representation from all interested parties across the state and across the country. This was accomplished through broad stakeholder representation on the two teams that worked on this process. It was also accomplished by gathering feedback from last fall's town hall meetings, an online survey, and the month-long nickname comment process conducted by the Nickname Committee this past April. It is now time to allow the final step of this process to be undertaken by those individuals with the most direct ties to UND—students, alumni, faculty, staff, retirees, donors, and season ticket holders.” Information About Email Delivery of Voting Instructions Eligible voters will soon receive voting instructions. While students, faculty and staff will already have a confirmed means of identification through their UND email (UND.edu), retirees, alumni, donors and current season ticket holders will need to ensure that their emails are current in their respective databases in order to be able to vote. The weeks prior to the vote will allow these groups the opportunity to do that. Current season ticket holders (non-Champions Club): Contact the Ralph Engelstad Arena Box Office at 701.777.0855 between the hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, or email tickets@theralph.com any time between now and October 1, 2015 to ensure that your correct email is on file. UND alumni, retirees, and donors: Additional information will soon be sent explaining how to confirm email addresses. For alumni, this information will be sent via the Alumni Review and through a direct mail. --30-- Peter B. Johnson Executive Associate Vice President Media Relations Coordinator/Community Relations Officer Public Relations Group Division of University and Public Affairs 264 Centennial Drive Stop 7144 Grand Forks, ND 58202-7144 701.777.4317 | 701.740.5398 cell | 701.777.4616 fax Peter.johnson@UND.edu UND.edu US, AV

gotcha! No worries!

ok. You used my quote to go with your comment.

Were you addressing that to me? I made no such comments. Hmmm? strange.

I was thinking that same thing, too.

I find this curious, too. We have a coaching specialist for virtually every position group except arguably the most important one -- the field general -- the QB. So what we do have is a situation where the OC is tasked with overseeing and planning for the entire offensive side of the ball, and oh by they way, now and again, he tries to give the QBs the support they need. It might be nice to have someone who could work more full-time with the QBs so when Coach Rudy does what he is supposed to and floats around to oversee all his position groups, there is still someone competent at the helm guiding and mentoring the QBs.

I would say yes. That would seem as purposeful in undermining the spirit of the settlement as would going with no nickname. Just my two pennies.

Less than 100 people, maybe about 50 people when you exclude AD support staff. There were some students, former volleyballers: Nikki Husfeldt, Jessica Fontes, Felcia Ulrich and Emily Thompson. A number of football players were in attendance, too, including Ratelle, Disterhaupt, Harmeston, Bell, Cox, Nevermann and William James. As for the scrimmage, I was really impressed with the power of newcomers Place and Harnett and the creativity of Fraase to keep the opposition off guard as to when she might spike and when she might just tip it over and let it drop for an easy point. Harnett has some hops for only 5-9; she can get up over the ball and put it down with authority. The blocking tandem of Dooley and Kaczarowska looked quite formidable yesterday night. I can't wait to see what we look like when all the firepower is on the same side!

Not disagreeing one bit with what Ira and Csonked Out are saying. I just wish Joe would step up and show us what we all know he is capable of and separate himself from the pack and quit making it so damn hard for coaches to go with him. I was at most of the fall camp practices and Joe and Keaton were always neck and neck regardless of the which team they were working with. If you want to start and you have the ability then leave no doubt and the rest will sort itself out. That has not been done by any QB in spring or fall camp.

That seasonal rushing average wasn't solely Jer's doing. Once the hogs got in sync and started blocking, Jer's average shot up the last few games. A season's worth of that kind of blocking up front would have made a huge difference. I think we're disregarding the first eight games and betting that the last four games last year was the real story --especially the final three games. Just need to have that kind of push up front from the get go this year.

Cool to see two one-time walk-ons on the two-deep at WR with Seibel and Stanely. Must be rewarding for them and shows their hard work paid off these last two years.

And Miller is going to be fresh, coming off an injury. I have not gotten to see much of him this fall camp due to injury. He was a good one last year when spelling starters, and starting games in his own right. I am excited he is being considered well enough to start against the Pokes! This really seasons up the starting hogs (Meehan, Anderson, Boas, Miller and Stockwell).... Yum, Yum.... get some!

Wow! Interesting....... Some I like... some I question, but that's the way it goes. When just taking the two-deeps into account, I was a dismal 64 percent correct (18/28, counting special teamers) on the offensive side of the ball -- or a D- on a big curve. I faired better on the offensive side, with 18/22 correct for 82 percent -- or a B- on a curve.

yeah no doubt ... He started taking reps at RB late dye to injuries. I never thiujht it would stick this far. I saw him more in the slot or only on returning duties.

Boy, did I misjudge that one! Yikes!

Last year, when Jer Garmin was named No. 1 RB to open the season, people were surprised, too.

Woops! A nod to PCM and his Facebook page for highlighting this.

Thanks.... yes, I had a second thought on that.... I went back and changed it, though, it still might not be accurate with the whole A, AA, AAA level system. I grew up in a time when it was Class A, Class B and 9-man.

Heidelbaugh is doing very well for a young man who is scaling a learning curve as steep as Mt. Everest -- N.D. Class B to FCS Division 1 -- he is still a project that has a couple of years to hone his craft.

I think you are spot on here. Ira might have some insight here, but the desire to keep Joe's recovery on track and unabated, might play a role in whether he starts or not. He is just way too valuable to this team.

Ira, because of the closeness of the QB competition, I won't be surprised whatever the final result will be. As you know, and as we have seen, injury int the Big Sky can and will happen. I think all three have to be ready day one -- and they will be. WE have a good problem at QB, but I do appreciate your comments that the "back ups" can start somewhere else. They are proud competitors, and I hope they stick it out at UND for two more years.