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You don't get statement wins against 1-4 teams. Also leaving your starter in a blowout when a team can start getting chippy doesn't make a lot of sense.

I don't get it. A short field would have been the perfect opportunity to give Heidelbaugh a shot and maybe even build a little confidence.

Honest question. It's 34-7 in the fourth quarter. Why isn't Heidlebaugh getting a little playing time?

Gave up with the buffering and watching umd dismantle tech and get nchc rpi off to a good start. Alex Heinert aquitted himself well I think. Like how he works with jake

Get the first and let's end this

Up to the D now.

I wouldnt use any team logo. For the conference titles use an image of the macnaughton or Penrose cups (and I guess the broadmoor for 1982) and for the ncaa titles use the Frozen Four logos of that year or the ncaa logo for the older titles. Puts emphasis on the actual hardware.

I've noticed lots of movement at the line by Poly. I think they could be getting lots of penalties.

Bingo! No need to add anyone right now. When ASU gets a permanent home then maybe but really 8 teams is an optimal number

I'm guessing something similar would have been said about women's basketball in 1988. Women's hockey is one of 3 sports that has a realistic possibility of winning a national title and one of two that can produce Olympic athletes. Cutting it would be idiotic. A change in coaching however might be logical, especially to someone with local roots and more charisma. As mentioned football actually loses more money and its presence has required us to be in a conference that a total geographic mismatch with vastly higher travel costs and results in virtually zero revenue from opposing fans. Cutting sports should be the last option. And I think you have to take all the reported budget numbers with a grain of salt. What is undeniable is that marketing and promotion need to improve across the department and that doesn't necessarily require more money. I'd also love to see a lot more transparency from REA regarding budget figures.

Utah is a school to keep an eye on.

Wouldn't bother me as I think 8 is the ideal conference size for schedule purposes under current pair wise and I think NCHC performance has borne that out.

Mid September. Neulion is working on the app.

Sad to hear about the passing of John Saunders. He was a great journalist and probably the most prominent Western Michigan hockey alum. A true professional in every sense.

I did say earlier that Arizona St. alone would make sense, because of the potential exposure they bring, and that with 9 teams you could have a very workable scheduling system that would preserve a 24 game league slate. It's a theoretical 10th team ( or any addition that is not the Sun Devils) that I think is unneeded. As for a revamped tv contract, I have know idea what CBS would pay. While I understand ASU is vastly a larger market, I think its quite clear in the small world that is college hockey, UND is the team that delivers ratings (proven across all networks) and that's ultimately what matters.

I'll ask again. Why should the NCHC expand? They are rolling along just fine with 8 teams. What is gained by bringing more mouths to the table to feed. The ECAC and Hockey East can prosper with 12 teams because they only play 2 games vs. conference opponents, which is possible because of the close proximity of teams. Playing a larger number of non-conference games (and winning them) is the key to getting teams to the NCAA tournament. The NCHC has succeeded tremendously in this area and has obviously found the right formula. Why mess up a good thing?

I don't think the NCHC needs to expand at all, but I don't mind the idea of Arizona state. The exposure they bring is obvious and it would be great for recruiting. I also think they can be added alone. 9 teams is fine. That allows you to maintain a 24 game schedule play 4 teams 4 times and the remaining four just twice. So you would play every school home and away 3 times in 4 years. Keeping 10 nonconference games is important for pair wise but would allow Denver and CC to schedule non conference series if they want to play 4 times annually. Adding a 10th team almost requires more conference games, which would hurt the chances of the NCHC advancing more teams to the NCAA tournament. I think the only other team is under serious consideration would be Bowling Green, to consolidate the MAC schools.

CBS and Turner are paying 1.1 billion a year for March Madness until 2032. You don't kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.

Love my Roku. And I travel a lot for work so it's great to use at a hotel as well. Would like to see Big Sky create a roku app as well.

This is what a color commentator exists for. The play by play guy is supposed to tell you what's happening and not be such a brutal Homer. Sure is great for the play by play guy to have history but you have to start somewhere. This guy could end up being a long time voice of the Hawks.

Agreed. The only place I would use the state outline with the logo is on playing surfaces. It would look good at midfield, center court and center ice.

T mobile is also in a much more convenient location.

Alternate the divisions for the 4 thru 7 games each year, hosting for those doesn't matter much any way. Have the 1 thru 3 games at Mile High Stadium in Denver as part of Big Sky Playoff Showdown weekend. Have the games at 11, 3 and 7, with the Championship last. You would also have quality games for your other playoff contenders to wrap up the regular season. With six schools, you would have the potential for a good turnout and you would generally know well in advance if your team was going to make the Showdown, so travel plans would be easier. Denver is a pretty easy flight for all schools as well, and it would draw some exposure to the league, and also be convenient for Root Sports to cover.

Gotta assume if it was in Phoenix, ASU would host.

Which makes you wonder why a QB isn't on the shopping list.