From the Wisconsin State Journal:
Baggot: UW plays games with nicknames
What's the fuss? As an NCAA-designated "model institution," the University of Wisconsin is simply following the NCAA's lead in the nickname game-playing crusade.
According to this article in the Herald, the ag chemical theory was brought up yesterday. His mother testified:
EDIT: The Forum also reported this from today's testimony by Rodriguez's sister:
C'mon, Diggler, he's the back-up punter fer cryin' out loud! He's an integral part of the team, especially now that the starting punter has been mysteriously injured. You can't expect the coach to make a snap decision on something like this.
There are certain sports teams I dislike more than all others. But hate? That's too strong an emotion to waste on sports. I reserve that emotion for those who truly deserve it.
Bemidji can't do that without the WCHA's permission. So far, the WCHA has no compelling reason to take BSU. If the CHA disbanded and BSU applied for membership to the WCHA, the league would almost have to take another team to keep the league's schedule balanced.