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Hawkster

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  1. I just find it extremely appalling that we are still scheduling D2 teams like St. Cloud State. I thought the whole point of moving up to D1 was to avoid teams like SCSU? Before someone says FCS teams playing D2 teams is no different then FBS playing FCS, I want to disagree. Both FBS and FCS are Division one, so there is a little parity there, even if the scholly level is different.

    I really think this whole transition has been a failure. Colleges like NDSU are whooping FBS teams and we are still playing (and sometimes losing) to NAIA and D2 teams. I certainly hope moving to the Big Sky cures these problems, but then I thought it couldn't get any worse after we scheduled Sioux Falls and I was surely mistaken on that estimation.

  2. According to you, the Fighting Sioux name was embarrassing and unacceptable, so you are used to those feelings associated with UND athletics.

    At least a team named Fighting Sioux didn't have to endure this schedule. ;)

    The entire name ordeal is behind us now, so can we please move on? I see no reason to bicker about who had what position. Nothing any of us did made any difference nor could it. For the good of UND athletics and the University overall, let's just try and heal the wounds.

  3. This is embarrassing and unacceptable, no question about that. What bothers me the most is playing NAIA teams. Yes, I know, Sioux Falls is moving up but so are we.

    I have to wonder too, will our OOC schedule look any better when we are in the BSC? If the XDSU's and USD won't come here, we could still be looking at one or two pathetic games every year.

  4. It's acceptable for FBS to play down, but not for FCS teams?! :lol:

    Thanks I needed a good laugh.

    Care to tell me how UND has gained anything by playing d2 and NAIA teams, aside from filling holes in our schedule?

  5. God, I hope this is not true. Playing Valpo is worse than a team scrimmage. They have no scholarships and you know how well the rest of the scholarship teams in Indiana fare. As I recall NDSU played them in one of their first transition years and beat them by a huge margin. Bring on Winona!

    We have no business playing d2 or NAIA teams at all. At this stage of the game we should be playing an all d1 schedule including and FBS team.

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  6. YOU ALL HAVE A CHOICE, WATCH US OR JOIN US! IT'S SHAME YOU WOULD MOCK TOM CLIFFORD'S MEMORY!

    Obviously you know nothing about "netiquette" because it is consider rude to type in all caps. But then, it's rude of you to be here promoting your nit-witted idea anyway. It's obvious you are just trolling, trying irritate people. I don't go to Bisonville, but I've been told that they put restrictions on you or banned you over there. You seem to be an unwanted step child everywhere.

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  7. They should be D2 by the time we play them again.

    The thing is, we shouldn't be playing D2 schools any more either. As I recall, we went D1 to escape playing these lower class teams. For the transition to be successful, it needs to be all D1 schools.

  8. I'm not concerned about the 4 games left, we have plenty of time, but what does worry me is that we haven't found a replacement for the Sioux Falls game and bought them out. There is no way that we should be playing NAIA schools.

  9. Inncorrect!!! Just the approval is all that is needed to satisfy the NCAA settlement...the 30 year deal is what the SBoHE made up.

    While true that the NCAA only says get approval of both sovereign tribes, since the SBoHE has already voted to retire the logo, a vote alone at this stage of the game won't change anything. If the sovereign tribes were to agree to the 30 year stipulation, at that point the issue would be revisited.

    I don't see Standing Rock being bullied into a long term commitment. I honestly think the issue has run it's course and need to focus on the future. Just a few thoughts.

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  10. well, ya know, 63% of all statistics are made up.

    Actually, I think it's 88% of all statistics are made up, but what do I know? Regarding MPS Troll, I suggest doing what I and a lot of others do, and that is ignore him. I can't believe Jim hasn't given him the boot yet. I'm not opposed to free speech, but even an open minded individual like me thinks it's not speech at all, it's just baiting.

  11. Nobody in Bison Land wants him either. Sorry he is here. But at least we dont have to listen to his drivel.

    Many of us here question if he was ever a bison. What better way to troll then to pretend to be from your hated rival? He's an expert on every subject except what job (if any) he holds.

    I don't even read what he posts. I just scroll right past and go to the next one. What a waste of band width.

  12. Nokota = stupid

    Who the F*** came up with this idea?...dumbass

    As I recall, Pat Miller suggested the name back in the day when he still posted here. He like the name because it was unique, had ND origins, and the logo could be drawn to be intimidating.

    Any nickname indigenous to our area will probably need explaining to the rest of the populous, unless you want something like Storm or Blizzard.

    Personally, I have no problem with "Wild Nokotas", although I am really warming up to the idea of being "The Fighting Spirit".

  13. The contract language likely gave KFGO some legal way to weasel out of the contract, and conveniently announced it two business days after UND hockey was out of the playoffs.

    My prediction is watch for expanded UND coverage in the Forum and on WDAY radio and TV.

    Regarding the "legal way to weasel out", I'd say the fine print gave KFGO the legal option of walking. You are splitting hairs here. The contract either said they had an option to get out of it or they didn't. If KFGO didn't have the option of terminating, then we best find a lawyer and sue (no pun intended).

    I do look for UND sports to end up at WDAY. It's pretty much a no brainer on that one.

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