Shawn-O

I think it's a terrible idea.

Does the new interlocking "ND" design fall under the same rules, or does it stand alone as a new logo?

Love it, much better than the other three!

Umm, no. Football would be on the chopping block too.

There is a lunatic fringe out there that would do just that and not lose a wink of sleep over it.

Just to clarify, I'm talking about people that donate major cash to UND. It is obviously a divisive issue amongst the general public already.

We're going to see what Kelley is made of from a leadership perspective, because this thing has the potential to become divisive beyond belief, and I'm pretty concerned about it.

Maybe we should hold out for the Big Ten expansion?

That doesn't lessen the student-athlete's experience at UND, in my opinion. The Dakota flagships, the Montana flagships, Western Illinois, Oral Roberts, Southern Utah, etc. makes for a far more attractive schedule for the fans and athletes than the likes of Minot State, MSU-Moorhead, and Winona State. To me it's about competing with peer schools and it should have been a complete no brainer once Northern Colorado started the dominos rolling.

Their primary tennant was.

I think a Pens-Hawks final would be a great showcase of the young talent in the NHL.

This game in Boston is a slobberknocker. Good game.

MPR is very ill informed in this article, they should be embarrased.

I agree with you on timing and there are many that felt the same way. Kupchella had a bad experience with D-I at a prior job and it clouded his thinking, IMO.

You were a supporter of staying Division II I take it.

I know you love this University as much as anyone here. But after reading that, all I can say is that I'm glad you're not amongst those calling the shots on this one. Who are the opponents filling the Betty now? What exactly is the carrot we are holding out for? Get the referendum at Standing Rock, win it, retire the name with grace, and move forward.

Maybe my sarcasm meter's broken? Tomorrow's outcome will be interesting.

The fight was lost the day that the settlement agreement with the NCAA was signed by the AG. Something very valuable was given away that day, and I'm not a bit happy about it. Some acknowledged it, others chose not to do so. What other conference opportunities are out there in the pipeline that we're not seeing? I'm not privy to such information, maybe there's an important puzzle piece you are aware of? I can't for the life of me understand the Summit bashing. If it is true that Standing Rock is close to a referendum, I would love to see that process play out. However, this is tribal politics and the votes are non-binding and obligate the tribal councils in absolutely no way, shape, or form. There is nickname fatigue amongst the faithful, and it's time to move on. It's about providing the best opportunities possible for our present and future student athletes in all of our programs. Sadly, it looks as though retiring the Fighting Sioux name will be what it requires to move the ball forward. The writing was on the wall 18 months ago.

I guess it's their goal song? Osgood will know it WELL very soon!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clhOnZRrmXc

Kane with the hatty...7-5 Hawks....United Center going bonkers.

Beautiful feed from Toews to Patrick Sharp....6-5 Hawks. What a GAME!

The Pens-Caps game earlier was GREAT!