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Also the SCSU Center Line Club is having a social that Sioux Fans are invited to attend: PRE-GAME SOCIAL - SCSU v UND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 LEGENDS BAR - HOLIDAY INN HOTEL& SUITES 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Here are the details on the SCSU Center Line Club Social, Sioux Fans are welcome: PRE-GAME SOCIAL - SCSU v UND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 LEGENDS BAR - HOLIDAY INN HOTEL& SUITES 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

If the nickname goes away we all join the Fighting Sioux Historical Preservation Society. There will be no shortage of Sioux merchandise available no matter what happens - trust me.

The St. Cloud State Husky Center Ice Club will be having their regular pre-game social at the Holiday Inn in St. Cloud. They haven't posted whether it's Friday/Saturday or both or the time but if you want to check out their website it's http://www.center-ice-club.org/ If I hear for sure about day/times I will repost. In the past it's been a cash bar and free snacks, of course also time to meet other hockey fans and discuss the game/season.

I just talked with someone connected with the SCSU Booster Club and they are checking for me on where the Husky Boosters will be meeting prior to the games. Usually visiting team fans are invited so I will post what I learn here as far a times and locations. It's usually free food and a nice social atmosphere. They should be in a good mood as they are having a good season.

Is there going to be a fan bus to the St. Cloud game? Are the Sioux fans still invited to the Husky booster club pre-game social? I'd love to meet up with the visiting Sioux fans and hand out some Siouxpride bumper stickers.

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't this a very young Sioux Team with lots of freshman and sophomores? Also what impact do you think losing Genoway has had on the team? By the way any discussion on "payback" at the St. Cloud series?

I chalk it up to a transition year. I would never say I am embarassed by a UND team unless it is clear the players have given up on themselves, which I doubt is happening. The move to Division I means perpetual mediocrity for sports such as basketball. Look at the 64 teams that make the tournement those with seeds lower than 12 are almost always bounced in the first round and lower level conferences never get seeds higher than 12. Yes there are exceptions but not very often. We need to enjoy and support the basketball season and team no matter what their record. I would say if next year we are still losing every game by double digits - it would be time for a coaching change.

I don't like it when fans of other teams use the injury excuse so I won't either, but it became obvious to me that the slump in the middle of the season was due to injuries to key players. You have to love that for the past two years despite losing our top returning running back, every year a new stud shows up to take the hand off. That does say something for good recruiting at the skill positions. This year's defense was disappointing at times when it came to the fundamentals such as tackling. For a transition team I'm happy about the outcome and send kudos to the team and coaching staff. Thanks to the current Sioux players for choosing UND when they knew there was little to play for other than pride (and a conference title of course). In the end it is just a game, and important for UND to maintain it's standards, pride and tradition as well as for the fans to maintain ours.

We'd love feedback on the website, the product line and our message/mission.

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.)