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Judging from what I have read on this board, I would say the sentiment is "no", at this time. Don't take that as a slant against UND, because it is not meant to be that way. I can understand why many in GF would feel that way, though I do not see why. USD and UND have been neck and neck in every major sport the last few years, both competing for conference titles and both qualifying for NCAA playoffs, yet I still feel as if USD is viewed as the weakest of all the Dakota schools, unjustifiably. Our football squads are on par in competitiveness and resources. Your WBB program is stronger, but our MBB program is far ahead of yours at this time. The other sports, they are non-revenue, save hockey which won't come into play in conference talks, and should not matter much. The USD administration is on record as saying that we would like to partner with UND, I have not heard similar remarks come out of GF. These feelings may change over time as the process of transition moves on. The two schools may come to rely on one another, as the SU's came to rely on each other, and that bond may go stronger over time. It depends on the circumstances. The SU's took the stance they did with the GFC because they were in a better bargaining position together rather than seperately. I did not hear the "all or nothing" talk when it came to MIdCon membership, like I did with the GFC, probably becasue they had developed a pretty formidable GWFC, and with one autobid in football, the money was not as big of a factor like it is in BBall and the "Big Dance" money that comes with an autobid. But, let's not fool ourselves, if the Big Sky had come to either of the SU's early on in the transition process and asked them to join, they would have tripped over themselves ditching the other school. Personally, I think they should stick together as we are a stronger draw together than apart. We can provide any potential conference with an instant competitive rivalry and have shown in the past that we will set roots and build to strengthen a conference from within instead of conference jumping looking for the best deal. You can do all the transition school vs core school talk that you want when it comes to the MidCon, but I feel they would be crazy to let the opportunity slip by them to have the 4 Dakota schools with their intense rivalries and long affiliations. Maybe if the BSC opens their eyes, they would see that a UND/USD combo would perfectly complement the Mon/Mon St. core that they currently have as well. That said, with no truly open avenues at this time, I look for this to be a long process, and we're going to need each other inorder to stay strong and kick down some conference doors by beating them on the field and court until someone decides it would be a good idea to let us in.

ANother great Sioux/Gophers game. Congrats and good luck in St. Louis. Bring home another one for the WCHA.

As a former defenseman, I appreciate that hip ckeck. Nice hit. Even if it was a mangy Wolverine.

Is this the same game? 1 min and no goals. I think I must have the Wild game on by accident.

So, what do you think for the third? Dump & chase, one forechecker, keep a guy in the high slot, protect against the odd man rush and play some D. Or keep up this shootout?

Maine 3 Umass 1 Final

Nice play by Oshie, and Porter before that.

You know, one of those 5-hole training boards would be better in net tonight. What's the over/under on the time til the next goal?

I just decided to set a bottle next to me.

See what I mean. Tie game.

At least one goal doesn't mean too much in this game. Not a defensive stalemate.

What the he**!

Dang!

Thanks fellas. I'll be rooting for you.

Maybe we will too.

We have Midco down here in Verm. Sometimes they put the SIoux on the Midco cable channel 10.

Actually, our club team is done. Stop laughing. FSN tape delay, that's crap.

Where is the game being broadcast? I'm down in Verm.

Briggs will give one up. He looks like a deer in the headlights. AFA needs to shoot from their goal line.

Wow, that's mean. How about a layup with .2 seconds left.

Besides, I went to SIoux Hockey camp when I was in HS.

Why me? I'm obviously an NCC guy.

I second that. As much as the Sioux hate the Gophers, I would think you would want to be thje ones to take them out. Besides, I wanna see that game.

From a neutral hockey fan, that interference call he made on the pp at the end of the 2nd was a poor call. Dang, that was fast 3-3.

Maybe I spoke a little soon. There's a little life yet.