SOONERbeaSIOUXfan

Excellent job Sioux! A special thanks to our Seniors!

Just heard over the weekend that he is seriously looking at UND and depending on what our offer is will likely play for the Sioux. Great young man.

I'm still having technical difficulties on the web. Is there still a problem or is it just me?

Latest from Midco regarding the game being televised on the Bismarck-Mandan system is that "the Southland conference is producing the game and failed to include Bis-Man on their list of systems that could cover the game." I told the CSR that I think someone at Midco dropped the ball and failed to include Bis-Man on the list of systems. They claim they can't show the game unless the Southland conference answers their calls and emails and adds Bis-Man to the coverage list.

What can we do to get it on more ND systems?

Probably won't do any good but does anyone have the number for FSSN? I talked to Midco and they said it is up to FSSN as to who they televise on which system.

Have not heard. Bring something to be safe.

Another function that you may be interested in: the CanadInn has remodeled the Playmakers Lounge, which is now the All-American Lounge. It is entirely decorated in Sioux memorabilia. On Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 they will be hosting a special event in honor of their remodel with Kleinsasser, Kuper, Mustard and Dressler on hand to sign autographs. Should be fun.

While Ryan is good athlete, he has a ways to go to legitimately be compared with Mr. Dressler. Not in the same category.

I am not certain but I believe he is ineligible for this semester, which includes spring ball, but will be eligible this coming season if he handles his classroom responsibilites.

Unless something has changed since early this year, he is no longer enrolled at UND. That may have changed but I don't believe it has.

I think the chances of him returning are somewhere between slim and none.

Suddenly he has nothing to say!!

FYI - I noticed that the schedules are now posted on www.fightingsioux.com. They run through the 2012-13 season. I'm sure that some of these could change.

AKA avoiding playing UND.

Good post. GENERAL STATEMENT: Please keep in mind that Ryan is part of the Fighting Sioux family. While we can all be disappointed, now is the time to be supportive to him and his family. We can speculate all day as to why he wasn't getting it done in the classroom but in the end it doesn't matter much what we all think. What is important, is that Ryan needs to make the decision, with help from others, to pick himself up and get back on track. Maybe that will include football, maybe not. My hope is that he is able to get a degree and learn from all of this. He is not a bad person, he is just going through some things that unfortunatly has put him in the public eye. Our role models sometimes are human.

I will make an assumption (which I generally do not like to do) from your post. Apparently you have been able to find the balance of attending class and having a social life (I hope you are doing well in your studies). What you describe is that you see players out socially but not attending class. Unless they are sharing their grades with you, you do not KNOW how they are doing academically. I happen to know there are more than a few players that are doing very well in school and do go out socially...the point is that each young man or woman needs to take it upon themselves to find balance. As far as tests and quizzes being taken online...are you implying that athletes are able to do this and other students aren't? If it is the policy of the class for the students to take tests and quizzes in this manner than I don't see the issue.

I wish people would stop with the gross over generalizations!! I agree with the other post - you have two athletes that we have had to read about lately. Both situations unfortunately fall back on character or lack thereof. I'm told he is lost for this year and the hope is that he would be back for his Senior season. He was a lot of fun to watch but does not deserve to wear the uniform if he can't perform in the classroom!

IF you are serious, keep in mind that he has two years of eligibility remaining and would have to sit out a year if he transfers to a school in the same division. He could go DII or lower and still play two years. A GENERAL STATEMENT: It is obvious that Bobby has some issues...please keep in mind that he is more than likely going through a very tough time right now so please keep this in mind when commenting about this young man. I just hope that he can find his way in life with or without football.

That is my question...does anyone know of any pub that is showing the game? I am from Bismarck and am not familiar with all of the places to go in WF. Any suggestions?

Can anyone help me find a place in West Fargo that would be showing the game? We would really appreciate it.

Can anyone give me info. on what channel it would be on in Fargo? We are going to be in town for the State High School Football Championships on Sat. and would love to watch the game if it is going to be on in Fargo. Thanks.

Last night I was at the Dickinson vs. Bismarck football game and spoke to a number of people who were planning to drive up to the game. I hope that is the case for many more. I also talked to a few people that were not going up due to the pheasant opener. I think someone needs to consider having a pheasant farm near GF so that we can put together a "Football & Pheasants" excursion for our hunting friends!

I couldn't agree more. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE MAKE A COMMITMENT TO GO TO THIS GAME. They need everyone at the game and to be loud and proud. The implications for a home game against GVSU is huge. See you at the game. GO SIOUX!!!

I think the team leaves tomorrow. I believe they are in meetings and practice at 2:30. I believe Bodoh is making the trip.