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Nothing against Jake but it's lipstick on a pig.

I wouldn't mind if this was true but remember this is an administration and numerous liberal faculty that can't wait for Fighting Sioux to go away.

Gonna be 56 degrees and sunny for tailgating - gotta put the game on your A list for the day. The team has done it's part - a meaningful game in November (Yah I know there were two stumbles in the season but it's in their hands.)

We've had a few blow-outs this year - then the fourth quarter happened. It's all about Sack City and Dback play. History shows this will probably be the lowest attended game of the year with lots of students disguised as empty seats.

It seems like the staff is able to recruit players with some pedigree - time will tell how they stack up against the Big Sky - the better teams have broad shoulders that can score on the inside. We had many games that were single digit loses last year where we just didn't make the plays and the other team did. The Europe trip won't hurt and might help us to be a surprise team - at finishing in the top 5.

Just win THE NC GAME.

So is every attempt to discuss the team and the season going to be allowed to turn into the ever-popular Fire Jones discussion?

It's a glorified scrimmage against an NAIA team - better than playing themselves. It's not like they are kicking off the season against Kansas at 3:00 on a Friday. Can't we assume that they probably know that a 3:00 game on a Friday isn't the best but they are doing what time, staff and facilities allows.

You may be right so I'd love to know who those "other options" were accounted for and were able to meet the timelines given for voting.

If you look at the score sheet there were two on the committee that gave "North Dakota/No Nickname" a -5 and a -8, no other name received anything lower than a -2. It was obvious these two on the committee intended to skew the average and make sure that North Dakota/No Nickname did not make the cut - those super lower scores ensured it.

As far as UND choosing to use the Internet as the only way to vote: According to the PEW Research center 41% of those age 65 or old do not use the internet at all, 53% do not have broadband access at home, and 23% do not use cell phones. Seem like someone inside should have thought about an equitable voting system - and no expecting everyone to have Internet access should not be assumed.

Why isn't any member of the media reviewing this list with a spokesperson from UND in regards to "Fighting Hawks"?

So someone, don't know who, paints a racist logo with sh*t on campus and some Missouri students threaten to protest and the President resigns ..hmmmm.

Yes but I could also see a memo being sent out from the Administration that basically forces teams to add the logo to improve fan acceptance.

The same committee that was given a criteria to follow and allowed "Fighting Hawks" to make the cut?

Still can not figure out how Fighting Hawks fit even one of the criteria that was given to the committee to come up with the list - I would like to have someone who was on the committee address that. Siouxpride.com

No doubt - this could be a record year for 7-4 records not making it - test for this team's character - they are in control of at least being considered for post season - as they say "Every game is a play-off game." Nice to at least be in the conversation.

Gonna be a log-jam in the middle of the pack - Northern Arizona looking pretty tough right now in Cheney. Love being able to watch multiple Big Sky games at the same time.

Based on our previous kick-over coverage I hope they either spend extra time on coverage or practice the pouch kick. Also while it's great we can actually think about it I'm not ready to discuss playoff hosting - cart meet horse. It's just troll bait for the future.

Geez relax it's a site for UND fans - doesn't have to be based on logic or fact - poking a rival is one purpose for fan sites.

Lighten up Frances - it's sarcasm and based on past experience this thread will stand the test of time and have plenty of content over the years.

http://www.inforum.com/news/3876033-ndsus-much-heralded-nano-research-center-folds Butt Football is fully funded.

Hate to say it but this could be the exact reason why you don't want to tweak the NCAA's nose (see nickname issue) First we take care of business and win two, when we do we will be a bubble team. Bubble teams that tweak the NCAAs nose don't get chosen.

I totally agree - my take from his message was that he was lauding the offense and dissing the defense - which makes sense when you are averaging 40+ points a game and still lose.

Fun to chat about and like that we have something positive to go back and forth with. Any history to this - when was the last time the backfield on our football team had a nickname that was well-known? Just thinking that if indeed we get what we want - depth - there will be plenty of times they won't be in the backfield together.