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What? The CBSSN/NCHC deal is not good for Midco. They lose revenue from the games they don't get to do. Their product isn't aired nationally on FCS. UND voted against the contract because of that clause.

All I've been able to find is that it is a multi-year contract. I'll ask around and see if I can find out exactly how many years.

Bartels goes off for 400+, 3 TDs and throws one pick when a receiver deflects it. UND wins 35-27.

I'll start by saying I agree that the exclusivity clause should be a two-way street where CBSSN only does NCHC league games if available. I'm fine with the network doing two Atlantic Hockey games this year because I don't really care about that. However, where do you get the impression that the current admin of the NCHC doesn't care? The league and CBSSN signed the contract under the old administration and obviously the network wanted that exclusivity clause in there. CBSSN isn't going to just rescind that part of the contract because Josh Fenton asks nicely. Perhaps, there is nothing the NCHC can do about that clause now that they've learned some of the negative aspects. You act like if the NCHC says "let's get rid of that exclusivity part" then it's just suddenly gone. It's a freaking contract and while contracts are broken all the time, ones like these are not. People learn a lot from contract one to contract two and I imagine there will be changes if/when the contract is renewed. You have no proof the league likes the exclusivity clause, you have no proof the league hasn't tried to remove that part of the clause and you have no proof that the league doesn't care. But clearly, that won't stop you from making some fun accusations. P.S. The same league that is in the forefront of video and social media for the fans, because of requests by the fans, probably tends to listen to the fans pretty well.

As written by Siouxman in an email this morning: Congrats to the proud parents and grandparents and welcome to the Sioux hockey family!

Fargo please

You've said this several times... where the heck are the Summit schools going to go?

I personally wish UND would play a style that doesn't win games in conference and instead just wins the non-conference games. That will allow us to not worry about their style of play in late march and early april as we would be more focused on golf.

When isn't the word improved a relative term?

NCAA-wise, yes. NCHC-wise, no.

Here's goals #2 and #3 from Sunday:

Similar to the Miami feed it will be up closer to gametime.

Yeah, his arm strength really made him struggle in setting a record Joe's huge arm couldn't match. I get you like Joe (or think he's better or whatever) but Ryan has performed well. His "lack of mobility" didn't affect things a whole lot last weekend. But of course that was because of the new offensive line and not because he got rid of the ball quicker than Joe can.

For the last year of the Old Ralph I was in the front row of the corner for every game. For the first two years of the new Ralph I was front row right next to visitor penalty box. Since I work for Air Force hockey, I see every game from the press box point of view so whenever I'm able to go to UND games I always get seats in the front 3 rows. Love being close to the ice.

That's pretty incredible! It's already set as my desktop background spanning two extended monitors!

Ticket numbers definitely help the bottom line but UND (and similar schools) don't and can't rely on ticket numbers to keep an athletic department running.

I'm also coming from Denver. I'm guessing that Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning flights are going to be pretty full with Sioux fans. I recommend going to the Old Market area after the games. I've been to the Dubliner (downstairs Irish bar) every time I've been in town and it's always fun. The coaches and some of the UND staff have come out for post-game drinks as well. It's a chance for everyone to tell Hakstol why his system sucks and tell Hajdu how much you hate the TV deal Here's what the Alumni Assoc says about get togethers. Although, if you're looking for a pre-game drink I wouldn't go there. It's always ridiculously packed with Sioux fans and it takes 15 minutes to get a drink. It's a fun place to go if you've already had a few and just want to chat it up with other sioux fans. 09: UND Men's Hockey vs. Nebraska- Omaha Alumni Pregame Social The Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill | 501 N. 13th Street, Omaha (Walking distance to the arena) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (7:07 p.m. game time) Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

I'm happy because the NCHC seems to have a better social media footprint than the WCHA ever will. Top 5 plays highlights! And word on the street is they will also being doing a "Question of the Week" segment where they interview coaches and players from around the league. It's a nice way to get introduced to some of the new teams and coaches.

People that feel the need to one up everyone

Pretty impressive attendance numbers so far for UND's women sports. Hopefully, all sports not played at the Alerus continue to see increased attendance numbers.

I personally am excited for the new top 5 nchc plays of the week videos and the new coach/player features the NCHC is planning to debut next week. I've really enjoyed how the new conference is taking the lead in social media and video.

Despite Molbergs "superior" mobility, Bartels has looked pretty mobile. He's moved and ran quite a bit tonight and looked good. Yes some bad throws, but his good throws are way better than Joe's. Start Ryan vs UNC.

Hakstol hasn't taught them how to skate and should be fired.

If you call that defensive PI on the endzone pass, you have to call that offensive PI on the next pass. He had both handfuls of UND's dback.

I'm assuming people will be off the charts thanking midco for showing the anthem, just like they were thanking midco for painting the wall behind them with a und logo. Of course, it will probably be silence because people love to bitch and not give credit when changes are actually made.