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We're with you Sioux! Tuned in from Central Minnesota. Let's end the season on a winning note for next year! Sioux Pride!

They are all men's and women's sizes. Some shirts are specifically women's cuts and are indicated as such.

Glad you asked. First off as I mentioned I am a UND Alumnus and I bleed Sioux Green and Pink. We got this idea because we felt there needed to a way for people to show their pride in the Sioux name no matter what their affliation with the name, (and it's not just UND), there are people all over the country that are interested in the name or they just like unique clothing. The name "Sioux" is not trademarkable in the same manner that the name "German" or "Norwegian" is not trademarkable. Thus if you research online there are dozen of companies selling "Sioux" clothing and memorabilia. Althought not associate with UND, prior to launching our site we were in touch with UND, more as a courtesy, since we are a small company among dozens and they have much larger issues to deal with. We contacted them just so they would know about us if anyone asked them, so they could be informed. As I mentioned Siouxpride.com is not associated with UND or the Fighting Sioux, in fact we have had contacts from people who have no connection with UND, they just like our design or they are into native american culture. Our website is also positioned to welcome all who take pride in the Sioux name. If/When Siouxpride becomes profitable it is our mission to be a philanthrophic company that supports numerous non-profit organizations, UND being one of them. Those who have started their own business know that reaching that level of profitability can take awhile, but we feel our mission of helping people celebrate their pride in the Sioux name is one that has merit and that will interest people. If the Sioux nickname at UND goes away then there will still be a need to preserve the history of the Sioux name, it's an important part of the culture and history of the midwest. Thanks for asking.

You met my partner, he's a crazy hockey fan! Thanks for helping get the word out about siouxpride.com, we have some nice Sioux Forever designs too, one is classy the other two a little more edgy, all three send the message that the Fighting Sioux will live forever. We are hoping for a big rush for Christmas. Check us out at www.siouxpride.com P.S. I am a UND Alumnus. God bless the Fighting Sioux!

Everything I've seen says 4:00 just like next week, I doubt they would have one game at 3:00 and the rest at 4:00.

I will be at the St. Cloud game this afternoon with my two teen daughters, our first every women's hockey game so not sure what to expect. I did tell them it won't quite be like a men's game for atmosphere. Go Sioux!

Okay we get it. It was a milestone in both USF and UND football history. As great coaches say you celebrate a victory for a day, you reflect on a loss for an hour. Then you move on. Can we please close this thread and have USF Guy move on - I suggest this in only the most respectful of tone.

Okay maybe this was said earlier in this thread I haven't read them all yet. No excuses from here, USF was a disciplined solid team and they beat us. But it has been said many times that a DII team at the top (which is what USF is based on their scholarships) can beat a IAA (whatever the initials are) team that is down. Again no excuses, but I would say this team, which is a transition team, is not one of our best teams we've seen in the past 10-20 years. I support them and cheer as loud as I can. I think they are trying hard, I appreciate their dedication to Sioux Pride during a transition year when the only thing to play for is the pride on the field.

I wonder how they are justifying the $1,000 membership to the Washington DC Men's Club that showed up on the credit card - a business expense no doubt.

Thanks for shining a light on this. While I am also enjoying the comedy I would hate for this site to lower itself to what other sites allow as a source of poisonous negativity and idiocracy. We should never have a Smack Site, but is it possible to have an "It's all in Fun" category? But then again do we really want to associate or antagonize people associated with institutions that are below our standards?

I thoroughly enjoyed the entire day - what a turnout. 4:00 games lend themselves to hours of tailgating and socializing. Also was great to see a full student section - you guys and gals need to keep leading the cheers and keeping the noise level high - it looks too funny when us geezers try to do it. Can't wait for the Potato Bowl - Go Sioux, Sioux Pride!

I know I've stated this before but it bears repeating. No matter what happens we need to take the high road. Otherwise the anti-name people will be able to point their fingers and say they were right. IF the name is retired, there is no reason why we can't maintain a healthy legacy of the Sioux name. It has been done before - I just saw someone today wearing a Brooklyn Dodgers shirt, Minneapolis Lakers, etc. And, we don't have to do it in a defiant way either. We can just keep the legacy of Sioux Pride.

In Central Minnesota our high school team's nickname is the Huskys, and 20 miles away we have St. Cloud State, whose nickname is also the Huskys. Not the same town but we are a bedroom community. No one seems bothered by the sharing of the name. The schools do have different colors. Roughriders could work, once there is healing time and it's time to move on.

I agree however it's not as if the cupboard is empty. One estimate is that there are over 30 programs and services for Native American students at UND, and they have the Native American Cultural Center right on campus. That is not to say that more couldn't be done however I would like to see the group that is putting so much energy into getting the name taken away also put as much energy into solving the problems of unemployment, alcoholism, substance abuse, and domestic abuse that abound within the Native American community.

This is my first year with football season tickets and with a 4 hour drive one way I'm going to spending time in Grand Forks. Who would you say are the most Sioux Friendly bars and restaurants in Grand Forks/East Grand Forks. (I realize they probably all are, but which ones really show their Sioux pride.)

Well after several months of planning we have finally launched www.siouxpride.com. This website was developed with the mission of allowing anyone to share their pride in the Sioux name. We believe that no matter what side of the nickname issue you are on, and no matter what happens in the use of the nickname, both sides can agree that the name Sioux is one that deserves to be preserved. Check out the Sioux Pride materials, read about the legacy of the eagle feather. Whatever your attachment to the name Sioux we think you'll find something you can wear with pride and honor. We'd like to thank SiouxSports.com for allowing us to promote our site.

I'm planning to purchase season tickets for football no matter what happens in September, just no rush to do it I guess since I know there are plenty of the $40 seats available.

I'm looking for information on tailgating both football and hockey. I have left two messages with the contact person at the Alerus and gotten no call backs. How do you reserve a football site? Cost, size, etc. Where can you find the rules associated with a site? Does any tailgate at hockey games? What are the site details?

Just wondering once the name goes away will you continue to wear the Sioux name and logo and for how long. What about if/when they come up with a new logo will you still wear the Sioux logo?

This thread has probably run its course but I'm strongly in favor of no new name and just going with North Dakota. 1. It's forward thinking and innovative. We can be the first to say we don't need a logo/name to identify who we are, We are North Dakota! 2. It gives a cooling off period if sometime down the road there is an inniative to come up with a new name. 3. It would be probably bother "some other school" if UND took ownership of the name North Dakota. 4. It promotes the state. 5. I'll say it again - imagine an arena full of fans chanting "We are North Dakota!". I will continue to wear my Sioux garb to every game and probably invest in new clothing before they go away.

Option 1: It should be retired and given to the state historical society, after all it represents one of the longest running football rivalries in the country. Option 2: UND should keep it, although because of the chance of it being stolen they probably would need to find a place way up high in the Alerus to display it under lock and key. They keep it because they own the overall won/loss record and they won the last meeting. Not an option: putting it back into circulation if the teams every play again. It will never again officially be the Sioux vs. Bison so a new trophy is in order. Perhaps a giant coin that has UND on one side and NDSU on the other.

We've had some healthy discussion at work regarding the recent discussion on whether or not a state resident has an obligation to root for a team simply because the team is from their home state. Being a UND alumni and staunch Sioux fan I am comfortable with the fact that I will not be rooting for the Bison, nor will I be rooting against them. I really just don't care. Here are some thoughts for you to ponder regarding my philosophy on this. 1. There is a vocal minority of NDSU fans that seems to enjoy turning every NDSU sports success into evidence that NDSU is better than UND. I have never attended another college's sporting event where sections of the crowd start chanting derogatory comments about a school that isn't the one they are playing. I have attended many NDSU sporting events where the team has beaten a different team other than UND, yet a section feels the need to chant "Sioux S*ck". UND isn't even in the building but for some reason they feel the need to bash UND to further elevate their opinion of their own team. 2. If NDSU were to play a good game against Kansas or pull off a miracle win you can bet there will be many NDSU voices that find a way to turn this into a finger-pointing, nose-thumbing opportunity towards UND. For some it can never be about celebrating their success, it has to also be about "further proof that we were right, that we are better, etc." 3. In the same manner that many Bison fans like to point out that the UND Hockey Team "doesn't even have anyone from North Dakota on it" I would also point out that the majority of the Bison Basketball team isn't from North Dakota. 4. Making the tournement is a great accomplishment, but again some will stretch this accomplishment and try to compare it to UND's current basketball team, which is in it's first year of transition rather than comparing the NDSU first-year transition team to UND current team - quite similar as a matter of record. 5. The reason the team made this tournement is that the NCAA had to take them as a conference qualifier. If the NCAA was allowed to simply take the top 64 teams based on record, strength of schedule etc. NDSU would not be in the tournement. There is no way this team is in the top 64 division I basketball teams, unless you also agree that Tennessee Chattanooga is also there with its 16-12 record. This is not intended as a slam, it's expounding the question - does a state resident have an obligation to root for a team simply because the team is from their home state. I come down on the side - no they don't. Game on . . . .

I'm driving in from St. Cloud, dropping my daughters off at my sisters's house, starting with a steak and brew at Whitey's and spending the rest of the day and night going to Sioux BB and hockey games - I will be in Sioux Alum Heaven.

I think history shows there will always be attendance issues if the fan base doesn't expand. I believe other schools who have made the transition have proven it is possible to expand the fan base and that is up to the Sports Marketing Department. As far as the record this year let's keep some perspective - no excuses but remember: 1. This is a transition year for a new coach and some new staff members 2. This is a different transition year schedule than other schools have faced, we are immediately in a conference with tough competition. I'd rather lose to tougher competition, which only makes you better, than win against a Montana School of Mines, for example. I think the school and staff have put a quality product on the field - room for improvement yes - but that will come with increased scholarships. Remember, as history shows over the top success during transition has little to do with what happens after the transition.

I think we should all realize that what happens during the transition years has nothing to do with your success once the transition is over. You can win virtually every game during transition and still come out with a mediocre team that fails to make the playoffs. If you need an example I've got one. We also forget that we have a new coaching staff - yes most were part of the system, but there is still adjustments that need to be considered. I would also say that recruiting takes a hit during transition because not every kid is willing to be a part of transition.