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If the NCAA was smart, courageous and actually basing its decisions on high moral and ethical principles, then it would be all or nothing. In fact, it would issue a complete ban on all American Indian nicknames for all its members. But, as we can clearly see with each NCAA decision, the issue has nothing to do with intelligence, courage or principles.

And she never finds anything there, either.

I noticed that, too. It's as if the NCAA is trying to anticipate the criticism it'll get from denying the appeal. The organization is simply grasping at straws to defend its increasingly tenuous position. I can't wait to see the response to the Illinois appeal, no matter which way it goes.

Just checking.

Now I see Bradley's real sin.

So the tremendous pressure we applied really paid off?

It's full of purses stuffed with live chickens?

Here's the link to the NCAA news release.

Be careful or PETA will be after us next.

How do you know it was his blog?

How good are you at punting?

From the Green Mill, Tim Hennessy and Scott Swygman are the hosts with Sioux hockey coach Dave Hakstol. TH: The Sioux were at home against Northeastern last weekend and go on the road against New Hampshire to close out their early nonconference schedule. I

I'd rather blame Doug Woog.

From Dennis Dodd on CBS Sportsline.com: Notebook: Handing out the first-half hardware

DOH!

Did you ever stop to think that what's important to you might not be as important to the majority of American Indians in North Dakota?

First, the new "Native American center" is almost done. There isn't much point in opposing it now. Second, I can't be that vindictive over this issue, especially knowing that there are folks like Yttrium, Wilbert Robertson and other American Indians out there who truly do appreciate UND's use of the Sioux nickname and logo. I am convinced that they are more representative of the majority of the American Indians in the state and nation. Why go out of your way to punish and insult them to make them pay for the misguided actions of a few? That makes no sense.

Me either. It's been that way since last week.

From the Enid (OK) News: Not all American Indian mascot names derogatory From the San Antonio Express-News: The Water Cooler: 'Fighting Sioux' must vacate North Dakota

I believe your question is answered in this thread.

I think "holier than thou" people who stand on the sidelines and criticize everyone else while pretending they're above it all are bovine scatology. Yeah, just look at the hockey team -- and all other UND athletic teams that have competed under the Fighting Sioux nickname. Why is it that the vast majority of former athletes seem to favor keeping the nickname? They're the ones who have the most stake in the tradition. Who are you to tell them that they don't deserve to keep it? That's your problem. You don't care. I'd give your arguments more credence if you came down on one side or the other. But attacking both sides with your juvenile rants only makes you look silly. No, your position reeks. Unless you're the greatest mind reader in the world, you have no right telling people what their intentions are. You can certainly argue whether they're accomplishing their intent, but you have no business claiming to know what's in the hearts and minds of people who support keeping the Fighting Sioux nickname. So what? How much does Duante Culpepper need to know about Scanidavian culture and the history of the Vikings to put on a uniform? How much to members of Notre Dame's basketball team actually know about the Irish and their culture? What does that have to do with anything? Being too harsh is the least of your problems. I'd rank being rude, incoherent and immature above those.

Do a search for Yttrium's posts on the name issue. Great stuff.