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Exactly, but to those who feel "victimized", their focus will never be where it should be. Having grown up in central ND, having been to/thru SLR countless times, the "victory" of removing the Sioux nickname is not going to change one thing on that reservation. If FWB wants to talk about self esteem, will the "victory" prompt a mass influx of NA youth to do better in school or go to college or get a job? NO! Will it promote better self esteem to curb the ramped out of wedlock pregnancies? NO! Will it help make NAs more accountable for the own well being --socially and physically? NO! But FWB, Leigh Jeanotte and others will have their "victory"...and the beat will go on as is at SLR. And that is the sad truth!

Self esteem: (n) an inordinately or exaggeratedly favorable impression of oneself. Yeah... go ahead and roll with that one.

Ummm...didn't you send the pleasant private messagae to me? For me to share your venom surely isn't going to put you in a "better" light to anyone on this site. You'll just keep digging your own hole without any assistance from me. Keep it up and you'll be a bigger embarrassment to your own people than you already are.

Don't really need to throw FWB under the bus any more than he has already done himself.

I trust your opinion on this. Mertens is just going to be better at UND than most think and Koenig never lived up to his expectations.

Stretch and reach? It this not the same logic you have been using since you started posting here? Paraphrasing your experiences at/with UND: I went to UND. White kid(s) discriminated against me at UND. UND is a racist institution. Nickname must go. Stick it to the white man. By the way, didn't mean to tell you how to teach your class from my last post in this thread. But I did appreciate the succint and direct private message as to your feeings regarding my advice.

Maybe fourwindsboy can contact Shvarts to display this "art" to his class. Moral compass and into the 21st century..."come get some"! No thanks!

I got a hit off Helling in HS and use to wear a size 30 waist. Stop living in the "was". I care about what Mertens is going to bring to UND now, not that Koenig hung 35 on you as a Jr. in HS.

I believe you but that was when all of you were 16. Mertens is entering UND as a collegiate Jr. Koenig was as good his Jr. year in college as he was a Sr. in HS and that might be a stretch. He hasn't been a "force" since coming to UND and I know injuries have played a big role in that, but to say Mertens is the same talent/skill as when you played him in HS is absurd. He will be the better college player when it is all said and done as compared to Koenig.

There are kids at 5'11" in ND HS BB that post those numbers! If you are 6'6" or taller in ND and have any BB skill you should post numbers of 20 and 13 or better. Mertens will suprise some people next year. People wet themselves over Tyler Koenig before he was hurt, but Mertens is more athletic and more polished offensively.

That is left to interpretation! You are using those words loosely with Moormann.

Ummm...the last time I checked there is this Moormann stiff that plays and starts at SU. I believe he is from ND (Dickinson). He is 6'10" and if not for his height, he wouldn't get a sniff at D1 because his talent is minimal at best. Moormann has good talent? Hardly! If you want to compare talent, the 3 new UND recruits have superior talent to Moormann, but none of them are 6'10".

But there are those who know the "real" truth on Ralph and will not stand for this "blasphemy" by Mr. Beloff. The voice of Ralph's friends, like Mr. Beloff, will be drowned out by those in the "know". Just like fourwindsboy is in the know on all things NA and everyone else is out in left field with their thoughts and opinions...including Mr. Fool Bear.

If you print this thread in full and hand it out to be read at this meeting and "your" people stand by your posts and philosophical "garbage", then the nickname issue is the least of the concerns that should discussed among "your" people. And frankly, it should be anyways!

Fixed your post.

Somebody has to care for your sorry ass because you'll find someone to blame your physical ills on! And I don't dislike you because you are NA, it is because you are an idiot. And by the way, you do what to contribute to the betterment of society? Not much...thought so!

Affected me because I have not read anything so pathetic as all your posts on this site. You are the worst of the worst. You are a racist in minority skin who constantly plays the victim role. Seek your revenge against UND and maybe you'll feel vindicated. Your "own people" must be so proud of you and there in lies why some many NA go back to the reservation...to sit around and point fingers at everyone else for their percieved plight. And as for the "sittin in their trailor" rant, I hope that wasn't pointed at me because as a physican I really enjoy trying to help people, your people included, who take no responsibility or accountability for their own well being. Look in the mirror and there is your main problem!

This post in a nutshell is pathetic. You need help. And maybe you can get Rev. Wright to help champion your cause! Ever think that this mentality of your is your own worst enemy??

Thank you!

Read my post #148 again. If you still don't get it have Bison Dan draw you a picture--they are good at drawing and coloring at SU.

Whatever. You are failing to see my point and that's ok.

Good to hear from you again! People like me should have a right to give their opinion on the good and the bad. Not dwelling on anything, but was making a point that Oshie isn't going to have his decision swayed by what is mentioned on this site. Oshie is a great hockey college hockey player and I think he'll make even a better pro. No pull that thong out of your butt and relax!

Here we go again? Thanks for sharing with all of us your wisdom, newbie! If you really think what is posted on these threads is going to sway any underclassman from returning for another year, you are as slow as Bison Dan! To a person who posts on this site, Oshie--the hockey player--is one, if not, the most respected and admired players on the team. Oshie--the college student--has made some less than wise choices...and that is plural. People who cheer for the hockey player also have the right to question the choices of the student/athlete.

Saw SU in person 1 time this year vs. IUPUI. Winkleman is solid, but he is average athletically when you put him up against "some of the best in the nation". Had difficulty creating his own shot, but boarded well for his size. Can't defend a lick. He is somewhat a product of Woodside, who is the real deal. But when you are up 10+ at home with a few minutes to go and puke it away like they did against IUPUI, there is a reason that they were a slightly better than .500 team in the Summit. And to make a bad anology using a Ford and Lincoln, you must be straight off the farm near Hannaford, ND because there isn't a lot of difference between those two makes of cars--both suck.

Make a point BD. Your 3000 doesn't make you the Gator's spring game. It is great for NDSU that season tickets are up. GF is a hockey town. UND is a hockey school. UND has had down years in hockey and still drew as well as they did this year. Do you want me to cue the tapes of the Babich years and the Bison "faithful"? My SU buddies were giving away their tickets a few years ago. Now is it pathetic that UND could only draw 5000+ for a playoff FB game the past couple years. Absolutely. But you are drinking the Hallstrom Kool-aid if you think SU will sell out if they struggle in the Gateway for a couple of years. Every town loves a winner though.