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I agree. Another addition to the "ignore" list. I guess a little maturity is too much to expect from some people.

Another commit: Carl Hanson, a 6'2", 180 lb. defensive back from Oak Creek in Wisconsin. link.

I will grant you that the SW St. game wasn't a huge problem despite only officially having about 350 fewer people. But there really seemed to be more overall congestion for the UNO game--a lot more than what you would expect based on a relatively small increase in attendance. I am going into the next couple of games with an open mind. If the Betty can handle 3000 or more people (hopefully the next two games will exceed 3000) with no major problems, then great. I would still question the ability to ever expand the capacity beyond 3500 to 3800 or so, but time will tell.

I'm just curious, were any of the three of you guys at the UND vs. UNO games this year? I can't fathom how the Betty could realistically handle another 1300 to 2300 people regardless of whether more seats were added or not. Or more specifically, it might be possible to fit 4500 seats or more with larger portable bleachers, but getting the people into and out of the building, as well as handling the traffic at halftime and between games (concessions, bathrooms, etc.) would be the biggest challenge. I think it has to be experienced before a person can really understand what I'm talking about. But if you guys have been there for a game with much over 2000 and still feel the way you do, then I am more than happy to simply agree to disagree.

There's really only one way to know whether the Betty could reasonably accommodate more people than what's its current capacity is, and that's to have a game which is a sell-out and see what the experience is like. I'm hoping we find out either tomorrow (probably unlikely), or a week from tomorrow (quite possible). There's no hockey game tomorrow night, folks. Tickets are relatively cheap compared to hockey and football. Check it out.

I don't think we'll routinely see more than 4000 at a game, but it will happen a few times a year if at least one of the teams is good enough. Or at least, it happened many times at Hyslop over the years, and not only against NDSU. Heck, St. Cloud St. drew 4800 for the games against UND last Saturday, and that was even considering they were going head-to-head with a home hockey series. And historically, SCSU doesn't touch UND in terms of women's basketball attendance. I think a lot of people are really missing the boat if they don't check out a UND women's basketball game this year. One need not even be a huge basketball fan to be highly entertained by them. Of course, with a 3800-4000 seat arena, there's not that much room left on the bandwagon.

I guessing somewhere in the low to mid 3000's. It's hard to say how much attendance will be held down by the fact that it's a Thursday instead of a Saturday game. Considering how well the Sioux women have been playing, how long it's been since they've played at home, and that Augie is a quality opponent, I'm hoping for a much bigger crowd than the UNO game, which was reported to be around 2700.

I wonder how much, if any discretion UND has in terms of deciding where to play any particular game? For example, say it becomes clear that the Betty is simply too small to handle conference games. And further assume that the Ralph isn't available due either to hockey being at home the same weekend, or concerns regarding the ice. Would the contract between UND and REA allow for games to be held at the Al? I realize that brings up all kinds of issues (determining seat locations for season ticketholders, whether the coaches would want to have multiple "home" courts, etc.), but I see a day in the not-too-distant future when the Betty simply may not be the best option from a bottom line standpoint for several games which can and should draw well in excess of the 3800 (or whatever the Betty's true capacity is).

UND still number 2. link. Interesting that SCSU stays number 4.

verbals so far: Paul German, lb, Fargo South Ian Henderson, ol, Winnipeg Creighton Schroyer, ol, Pipestone Ross Cochran, lb, Kenosha Adam Ward, dl, Maple Grove Joel Schwenzfeier, db, Kittson Central Ryan Kasowski, lb, Grand Forks Central Jake Landry, qb, Grand Forks Central Kyle Krusenstjerna, dl, Eastview (MN) transfer: Taylor Murray, ol, SDSU I'm a little surprised that two defensive linemen have committed thus far considering five signed last year, including some very highly-regarded ones.

If Dietz is, in fact, out for the year, I have a lot of doubts as to whether UMD will even be a tournament team. That would be a shame for such a great player to have her career end with an injury.

UND didn't get quite as many bench points as usual, but still out-scored St. Cloud's bench 17-2. Sioux now have five of the last seven NCC games at home.

According to a poster on the minnesotapreps.com board, Machacek has committed to St. Cloud State.

I'm thinking Dan Monson and a lot of other coaches are kicking themselves for not recruiting Ben Woodside (or not recruiting him harder).

It was a very nice win by NDSU. This is an example of the unpredictability of sports which makes them so interesting. A couple of days ago the Bison lost to Utah Valley State, but then turn around and beat a top-25 team. You just never know...

UMary to change nickname? link.

I hate to sound like a broken record, but the key is to get one or two of the SCSU players into foul trouble, and make their bench play more than what Ulferts wants them to. After Quigley, they have absolutely nothing in terms of an inside presence. Langen and Kimbrough need to take it right at Quigley. Their bench is essentially all freshmen, and none of them have been putting up big numbers. Also, their point guard (Hansen) is very hobbled by an ankle injury according to the St. Cloud paper, so how much she'll be able to play and how effective she'll be is a question mark. I just hope the Sioux bring their "A" game tonight. If so, the superior depth and inside game of UND should prevail, so long as the perimeter players can play better than they did against Mankato the other night.

Poor UMC--not only do they struggle badly in most sports, but they also have the lowest graduation rate in the area!

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Strong arm; throws very nice deep ball; athletic enough to have been all-state at linebacker as a junior; good size (6'3", 185 or so). This was a quote from Mike Berg in today's Forum:

While I'm not normally into moral victories, pushing the best team in the NCC to the limit on the road is a big improvement for this team. A month ago, this game had 30-point loss written all over it. We have to win at St. Cloud, though. They're struggling right now. At least our win at Omaha is looking better. The red Mavs beat USD tonight in Omaha.

Langen dominated tonight, with 29 points and 15 boards. It should be a clash of the titans when she and Quigley match up on Saturday. Ashley actually out-scored her in two of their three meetings last season. Quigley is quicker getting up and down the court, but Langen is much stronger. One big advantage UND will have is that even if Ashley gets into foul trouble, the Sioux will still have Kimbrough, who had 21 points tonight. If Quigley gets into foul trouble, St. Cloud is in huge trouble, as they don't have much of a bench. UND's perimeter people will need to step up on Saturday. Besides Mahlum, Gene didn't sound too pleased with any of the rest of them tonight.

He definitely has a lot of ability. Anybody who saw Central's state title win can testify to that. That was one of the best games I've seen a high school quarterback have.

It was in the Herald today, so it definitely looks like it.

I agree. If Braegelmann can come back at full strength, the line will be very talented with he, Troen and Murray each being all-conference caliber players, with a whole bunch of guys competing for the other two spots (Bauer, Bronson, Hoffelt, etc). Assuming he comes back for a 6th year, it may also allow Kusler to move back to tight end.