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THis might qualify as a new thread but consider this: What if UND officially dropped the Fighting Sioux as a nickname and replaced it with nothing. They could spin it as "Times have changed and we don't feel our University is best represented by any name other than NORTH DAKOTA". The office team name would be "North Dakota" and we could have a cheer that says "We are North Dakota" - think how that would create a fuss in Bi-Sonville Of course the fans could continue to use Sioux cheers, wear Sioux clothing etc and UND could say "we have no control over what our fans do" I suppose that wouldn't carry any weight with the Engelstad Estate though and we would probably lose the Ralph and a ton of future money. Just a thought

1. It's not even basketball season yet. 2. Farmers have more time on their hands than businessmen (one cheapshot should be expected) 3. For many fans it's a wait and see time of year 4. Chat sites like this aren't really mainstream yet.

Here's a quote from a Minneapolis paper from SU head coach Bohl - interesting how the difference in scholarships wasn't seen as an advantage when they wanted to continue playing the Sioux.

I've always like the "If you want to work on a farm go to NDSU, if you want to own the farm go to UND" slam. That along with the Old MacDonald Tune really gets their goat - and they have plenty of goats down there.

I just found out that the bus was cancelled due to lack of interest. Anyone driving to Cedar Falls on Saturday and is coming on I-94 (past Albany, MN)? I would love to catch a ride - I can be a great conversationalist or I can just be quiet and ride. Willing to take a turn driving and pay for gas etc. You can contact me at haynes@albanytel.com

Is there a bus going to UNI? Who would I contact about perhaps jumping on in Central Minnesota? Is there anyone passing through Central Minnesota on I-94 that wouldn't mind a Sioux Hitchhiker? I'd be willing to split gas, of course.