Shawn-O

No smack intended: NASCAR is top five in all four of those markets, I guarantee it.

This is about the most realistic take I've seen posted on this discussion in a long time. The implementation of allowing UBC into the NCAA is so riddled with logistics issues (by UBC's own admission), I can't see that happening for 5+ years. Will be interesting to see it play out.

Affectionately called "Big Scare" by the fine residents of Montana.

What is Montana and Montana State's long term commitment to the conference? If they get antsy for a move up (WAC?), the Sky becomes very unattractive, IMO.

I witnessed Phil help UND absolutely steal two points in last season's Saturday game at Mariucci. I think the Sioux will be just fine with Phil as the go to guy.

Here is their version: Ohio U Marching Band Now that the Pride of the North version has been posted, I don't need this one anymore.

I like reading your opinions on UND/Big Sky, just like I enjoy reading Star2City's. Wild scenarios and debating are what makes the discussion interesting. I just wish we didn't have to regress into the rules of engagement around the debate all the time.

I've been excited about this game since the rumors leaked last spring. If the Sioux come out of the locker room like they did at CWU, things will unravel quickly. I don't think Lennon will let that will happen. Wolff and Enger were all over the place yesterday from the sounds of it, so hopefully we can create some pressure on the UNI QB. Rory Manke is an absolute ballhawk. I read where UNI has some receivers that are DI-A caliber, so it will be a test for the secondary, no doubt. Offensively, if the Sioux protect Manke, I think Dressler and Trenbeath can play at a I-AA level, no question. Hopefully UND can generate enough of a ground game to keep them honest. Special teams, well....if it stays close and comes down to a field goal, things could get dicey. Should be a great game, it'll be a good measuring stick as to where the Sioux need to be in the next few years to compete at a I-AA level. Here's saying the Sioux hang with 'em for three quarters, but go down 27-17. Should be a blast of a roadtrip for those going. I assume FSSN is picking the game up, so I'm headed to Senser's on Saturday. Should be a good turnout.

That would be the football game at Northern Iowa. Strike that, no TV.

Great win yesterday. But another first quarter like that next week, and things will get fugly at the UNI Dome in a hurry.

Ohio University is another option.

Mussman's a genius!!

TURNOVER!!!! Sioux in business inside the CWU 5!!!! Rory Manke pick.

PAT Blocked. The kicking woes continue. What a day for Dressler!! 200+ yds already.

I step away for a meeting, and the Sioux start kicking arse. I'm back now.

You guys have a keeper in Tim Miles, no doubt.

Shea Hamilton is on the roster? He can't suit up until 07-08, right? Or did something change with his status?

I don't recall anyone ever wearing number 32.

Congrats, Bison fans! Good news for everyone, I think.

They are getting nervous in Fargo, but I think the SU's are as good as in. It would be unprecedented to get denied this far into the process.

Will there be a tailgate for the Saturday Quinnipiac game? I know it's homecoming and there are about 900 things going on, but it would be a fun way to kill a couple two three hours between the FB game and hockey.

This really made the front page this morning? Seems to me that it's a non-story. It's just a group of people shutting the door and brainstorming, which is good. It's like saying the Twins may need a new home by the year 2040 or the Sioux hockey team may need a new place by 2030 (probably not). As for D-IA, I agree with Let'sGoSioux that Grand Forks has to deal with shrinking demographics and a sluggish business climate first.

What exactly is the financial arrangement with REA? Where do the profits/surplus generated by the building go?

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