ScottM

Provided you deliver a winning team that puts butts in the seats.

He's only supposedly stepped up to build the barn. Outfitting and financially supporting two D1 hockey teams isn't cheap, even for a billionaire especially over time. That said, I think Penn State would be in a good position to seriously recruit talent from the northeast, as well as support from its alumni network. I work with a few Penn State alums, and even though they're not really college hockey fans, they're pretty excited about the prospect of a D1 Nittany Lions hockey program.

So, I suppose they'll field a men's and women's team to deal with Title IX issues? Do they understand that hockey is an expensive sport, even if you do have a nice arena? That said, they'll be in a good location for conference and non-conference games.

Well, at least 'su is finally getting the national attention they crave.

Much more refreshing that way. As for the topic at hand, the EPA is one of those federal agencies that routinely ends up getting sued because it violates its own rulemaking authority. More often than not it seems, they get their asses handed to them by a federal judge or two. And when you have a bipartisan group of senators holding your purse strings, I can't imagine this will fly far. Then again, maybe the EPA will cite my cleaning woman for failing to dust the TV.

I've come to the conclusion that was much as MplsBison is a dumbfuck, the people who continually engage and quote him are bigger dumbfucks who only satisfy his masturbatory fetishes.

For some reason, now that the NC$$ has gotten its 'white whale" in the Fighting Sioux, and since Brand is now fertilizing daisies, I doubt they would pay much attention to REA's decorating. They have other issues like anti-trust issues, and their "lottery" in Indiana for FF tickets that will occupy them for some time.

I hope not ...

We've usually done pretty well recruiting against MJ teams, e.g., Toews, and probably a few others whose names escape me.

My condolences to Perry's friends and family.

Anyone named Rocco has to be awesome. Welcome aboard.

I haven't lived in the Forks for years, but you'll probably not have a problem finding a decent mid-range hotel. I recall a number of chains had set up there over the years. You may want to check one of the bigger travel sites, like Orbitz, Hotels.com, etc. for rates. But you may want to book early, since they can fill quickly depending on what's going on, such as homecoming, Gophers series, etc. As a possibly cheaper alternative to flying into GF, you may want to fly into MSP, rent a car there and drive to GF. It's all interstate, and a pretty reasonable distance for a weekend road trip.

Agreed. I liked "Buff" hanging around the crease. And what the hell do the 'Hawks see in Reasoner?

I'm in this camp too. I'll wear my Sioux gear until I die, or it literally falls apart. I do not see myself buying anything with a new name/logo in the near future.

"Fighting Cavalry"? Really? Are you guys high? We all know any replacement is going to be something watered down, pussified like the tribes and Board, and "market ready". Hell, they may even bring back "Thunder the Bleacher Creature" to really amp it up.

Surprise, surprise.

Yeah, it sucks to have a job where "American Idol" isn't the main topic of conversation ...

The article I saw had CNBC with about 10 times more viewers than Fox Business. That said, CNBC reminds me of a used-car lot commercial every time I watch it. Can't say much about Fox Business, since I don't watch it unless I'm traveling and can't find CNBC or Bloomberg.

Which means his viewership is probably less than most infomercials for cleaning appliances at 3 AM.

Even though he was tough and loaded up on the PIM, he usually did pretty well with the puck too. From Hockey DB ... GP G A T PIM 1981-82 U. of North Dakota NCAA 41 10 16 26 96 1982-83 U. of North Dakota NCAA 33 7 14 21 91 1983-84 U. of North Dakota NCAA 44 21 15 36 156 1984-85 U. of North Dakota NCAA 41 37 24 61 197 I wouldn't mind seeing a few more of that type on the ice.

Back in the 70s or so, the Sioux would occasionally play Soviet teams. I guess that may be the reason. I recall one called "Torpedo Gorky" that was comprised mainly of army troops.

Toews is supposed to be on Leno tonight. Captain Serious versus The Chin.

The local radio station is reporting Nebraska has asked to join the B10, and expects to be accepted.

Will Big Red finally pull the trigger? Linky