Shawn-O

Thanks, RD17.

Is that true? I read recently where Brett Hull had dual citizenship, played for the US at the World Juniors during his days at Duluth after the Canadians didn't want him, and was asked several years later by the Canadians to be on their Olympic team. Of course, he told Canada to get lost.

And if so, would someone within earshot of the Grand Spoons be so kind as to post the highlights for us rubes in the Cities and elsewhere? Thanks in advance for the help.

Didn't this scenario already play out once already in college football, with the formation of the CFA? It turned out to be about a two-year blip on the radar.

Basketball to me has always been the most compelling reason to consider a move up to D-I. I would take a sixteen seed and a blow-out loss to the likes of Duke, Kansas, Arizona, etc. over an Elite Eight appearance any day. The I-AA football is just a by-product. Football weighs the whole model down like an anchor, having to fund an additional 27 scholarships. Where's the incremental revenue? Sorry if this is all rehash from the last two years, I'm new to the party on this issue. Here's an interesting article from the Lansing State Journal, dated last spring, that articulates the business case behind D-I basketball, the trickle down of the TV money, etc. Cash Up For Grabs I'm the minority here, but if the waiting period indeed is reduced to five years, this becomes a no-brainer. The way I read the article, even a bottom feeder in a mid-major conference ends up with $200-$300K in the coffers from TV. That funds incremental scholarships, travel expenses, etc. The additional alumni giving becomes gravy.

Around these parts, most certainly!

Topic, schmopic. Cornell Big Red, Dartmouth Big Green.

By the time the current probationary period expires, members of the current roster will be receiving their applications to AARP in the mail. B.S. aside, I think if the basketball probation period is reduced, UND will leave D2 in a New York second.

One. Dave Christian. Here's a sort of "where are they now" link from ESPN with a blow by blow for each member of the roster. I don't think the info is very current, but interesting nonetheless. Enjoy: http://espn.go.com/gen/miracle/players.html Minnesota - 8; BU - 5; Bowling Green, Wisconsin, Duluth - 2 each; UND - 1 Wonder how many of those 8 Goofs would have otherwise been back for a Senior year? Kind off makes you appreciate the '79 runner-up team a little more....and the '79 champs, too. A Sioux-Gopher final, 25th anniversary edition, would have some interesting storylines, indeed..in Boston no less....

If UND indeed is the host next Saturday, and the team from the first half shows up, there is a chance. If the team from the second half shows up, North Alabama will dismantle them.

QB fumble, Sioux recover, Sioux escape 36-29.

Sioux convert the two-points. 36-29 Sioux!

TOUCHDOWN SIOUX!!

Crowd going nuts. Sioux down to the three-yard-line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1:52 left. Field goal wins it. Is there any magic left?

Option pass. Touchdown Winona State. I'm in shock.

1st and 10 on the 19.

3rd and 9.....blitz coming.....complete, close to a first down. Fourth and inches coming up...

The time of possession numbers must be just ludicrous in the second half. The Sioux defense must be gassed.

Over the middle....overthown...almost picked off..

Sioux take over at their own 36. Let's pound the ball!!!

Sioux intercept....fumble...Sioux recover. Whew.......

3rd straight three-and-out. The wheels have come off the bus....

According to the Winona St broadcast team, the winner hosts North Alabama.

Touchdown Winona St. Two point conversion attempt coming up. Not good....