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How do you know they haven't? Say they asked the questions and nobody would talk. That would be a pretty great four word article... "Sources declined to answer."

I'm in the exact same boat as you... I have to go through significantly more steps to be able to watch UND games this year. However, I also realize that what UND had last year is off the charts better than what most colleges similar to UND have. Yeah, it sucks to lose it (I believe only temporarily), but I'm glad we have the opportunity to watch most of the games. Compare what we have this year to any of the FCS schools and we come out pretty great. Perfect? No, but way better than most.

It's for Flash Media Encoder. However, seeing that the UND Insider iPad app will feature live video, that solves that problem/question. Thanks for the improvements in the streaming capabilities Jayson. I like that I can get it on my iPad now. The only recommendation I have for the streaming audio is to allow it to play in the background. That way, I can listen to UND sports on my iPad, while also surfing the net. Currently, if I exit out of the app, the audio stops. Thanks again

Yes and I'm saying people should ask those in charge those questions instead of just assuming things won't work and coming on here and whining about it. Jayson, do you know if iPad and iPhone players will work? Do you guys use FME to do your streaming? If so, I know the upgrade to 4.5 allows you to stream on all mobile devices and tablets. I'm assuming it's just a matter of if your host streaming server will allow it as well.

Have you emailed to ask them if it works? No, you won't end up paying for a subscription that is useless on your two devices unless you continue to whine and only post on a message board instead of sending a simple email. But I guess it is easier to act like a 3 year old instead of actually finding out the answer. The viewing options are different. Quit whining and deal with it.

Yeah, I went back and looked at the original design. I thought it was one large Alerus logo at the center but it is the two small ones on the outside of the hashmarks. I see those on the ground level picture. Maybe that is how they got around the NCAA rule about logo at "midfield."

UND's athletic facebook page posted another ground level picture. It doesn't look like there is any logo at the 50 within the hash marks.

The average fan likely doesn't have a security guard constantly watching them. If it is anything similar to the new Ralph when it first opened, then I understand the hesitancy of the students. In hockey it took years to adjust to it and now it's not so bad. The Alerus policies weren't so strict in 2000-2005 but it may take a while for the adjustment. Quality opponents should help as well.

And for the rest of us who are outside of the footprint, we actually put in effort to make sure we can see the games instead of just sitting back and hoping. I've signed up for UNDInsider and will also watch many more sporting events for FREE!!!! on the Big Sky website. Hook up a computer with HDMI out to your TV and it will be just like watching it in sd on FCS.

What about adding CC's women's soccer? They currently play in C-USA but travel wise it would be a better fit to be in the hypothetical or even big sky conference.

You never said NDSU can't schedule the teams above them... but with your logic, App State won't schedule NDSU because: "I don't believe that they are scared to play us. However, they are a more established program than NDSU, so it would be more advantageous for us to play them than vice versa." It's the same reasoning you gave why NDSU won't schedule UND. How do teams like App State play anybody good? They don't make up crappy justifications to not play a rival that is 70 miles away.

Can you please provide us with the official FCS hierarchy of scheduling? I would like to know what teams NDSU can schedule in the future. Apparently, not teams who are more established than NDSU, but also apparently not teams that are within a certain level of establishment. It has to be tricky to keep track of what teams are on what level of establishment, as to allow NDSU to schedule them. And how do you know what teams are on the exact same level as NDSU, so you can schedule them? Because we can't have NDSU scheduling a team that is above them or close to them... only teams that are exactly equal or well below.

As a UND alum who lives in Colorado, I would welcome DU to the Big Sky. It means more chances for us fans to pack DU venues to watch UND play.

Off the top of my head... Thomas and Hedberg

Thank you for your opinion. You've added greatly to the conversation.

The ECHL isn't quite the hockey career graveyard that many people make it out to be, specifically for goalies. The following goalies in the 2012 NHL Playoffs played in the ECHL: Jonathan Quick, Tim Thomas, Mike Smith, Joey MacDonald, Johan Hedberg, Martin Biron, Alex Auld, Jason Labarbera, Thomas Greiss, Jaroslav Halak, Braden Holtby, Michael Neuvirth, Dany Sabourin, and Thomas Vokoun. That's a pretty big list and just from the teams who made the playoffs.

Verna is a pretty good hire. I've met her a few times and work closely with her husband. Very knowledgeable family.

I already like the new green of the helmets. The green and black looks crisp even on the practice jerseys.

I think it would work for all sports except those on grass or turf. Unless they put a black border around it, but even then it would look weird. I'm guessing that's why they went with black.

and the original...

With the MTN folding this summer, all Mountain West games are now up for bid. I'd imagine a regional network would pick it up and would make it available on DirecTV or Dish. This website is amazing for getting TV info on college football games: http://www.lsufootball.net/tvschedule.htm

Please retitle this "Makes me and the other crazies want to puke"

FYP

We have heard this over and over and it's expected that every game will be a challenge. That doesn't mean games aren't winnable.

I think you'll find most people here don't really want a football conference in the midwest. While there aren't any close teams right now in the Big Sky, many feel it's a much better conference for UND. Many of our alumni live in Big Sky territory, myself included, and are very excited to see UND football, basketball and even other sports come to town on a regular basis.