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Ok, so here's an idea. IMO, the best logos are simple. For example, I think the Vikings have the best helmet in the NFL. Simple and straight forward. It's easily recognizable from a distance as well as still looks good close up. So, how about taking on the nickname of the "Black Stripes"? We're all familiar with the little black rectangle (censor bars) that censors out sensitive body parts on tv. Well, the NCAA censored UND's nickname. So we stick a simple black stripe on our football helmets and across the front of our hockey jerseys. Call ourselves the "Black Stripes" (hey, really think the "Red Sox" was all that cool when it was first proposed?). Simple, easy to recognize, unique, pokes a bit of a finger at the NCAA, non-offensive......

you forgot " and outcoached"

I only watched on TV but I thought Murphy did some nice things last night, including some very nice passes. I know he was expected to be a scorer, but I thought he looked ok last night. I haven't watched too many games so am not sure how last night compared to his body of work. He's not played a ton, so maybe he just needs a little time to catch up.

Well, I think it's more of a blind squirrel finding nut

It's tough to be a Greek these days i guess. It's not just at UND: http://blog.startribune.com/sports/randball/tfd-illinois-fraternity-in-trouble-over-gut-the-gophers-sign

Development is one thing but I could never get upset with a kid who wants to spend his last year of high school with his friends. Life gets much too serious too quickly after that. That year is priceless for its own reasons.

Love it! I've only visited Boston a couple of times but would say from my experience your tips about where to stay and transportation are spot on. And I can't get enough of the North End, especially for food.

i was there too. It was incredible!

Thanks for the laugh to start out my Monday.

1. People who use the term "Natty" don't deserve one. 2. I put this on the upperclassmen leadership. They know how seasons go, and they needed to set the tone last night. I don't put this on the coaches, I put it on the team and the player leadership. We'll see how they respond tonight.

Friday - O'Donnell Saturday - Gaarder

Actually, this one has been growing on me lately. I like the different directions you can go with this one (agricultural and UAV). Brilliant! I think we have a winner!

Please, not Wolves.

Even Michigan isn't necessarily nicknamed the Wolverines because the animal was so populous in Michigan. In fact, it's possible the name stuck because Ohioans stuck them with it. http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/umosu/mascot.htm

Understand your concern. What I'm hoping is that this is a true consulting role. So the committee members use this consultant for guidance and input on marketing possibilities of various ideas. I'm not sure that a person needs to be part of that committee to provide that sort of guidance. And perhaps that's actually best for the process.

one of the advisors/consultants to the committee has that bkd. Would guess that's why she was chosen

Not to worry. They typically clam up when upset

Must be why he didn't go to the gophers. I couldn't help it

I actually kind of like that

I kind of dig that.

Same here Definitely could live with this Wow, getting to be a small world...

If it's a qualifying thing, and sounds like it was, my guess is the coaching staff is up to speed on that status throughout the process. We may not have been informed (I can't imagine why?) but I'll bet it wasn't a surprise inside the program.

This is the most compelling argument that you've made in support of selecting a new moniker and I concede I can't think of a good counter. Whule I assume we both agree UND was not responsible or culpable in that situation, selecting a new moniker insulates UND from ignorant and unfortunate association/criticism in like situations in the future. I'd almost submit but I don't like to lose. :-)

Had this same issue. My home computer just couldn't handle the stream, but my laptop (borrowed from work, thank you work!) ran fine. I've since upgraded my home computer so should have no issues running that this year, which will make my wife happy since I won't be hooking that up to the TV :-)