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Is a New Mexico State game a possibility for Oct. 4 yet? They are still talking about in on NMSU's message board as one of the most likely to happen http://mbd.scoutnmsu message board.com/mb.aspx?s=242&f=2377&t=2908854 It may be in desparation for them to fill out their schedule for season ticket holders, but I think it would be really great to fill out our schedule this year and see how we stack up. Especially, with TT on the schedule next year.

I think St. Cloud will be quite improved from last year. Tough start to the season losing in OT then facing UND for a team that would like to contend for a conference title in the new NSIC. They shouldn't be taken for granted and the game will have a good old fashioned NCC feel to it.

Very impressed with the turnout. Provided for a great atmosphere and a fun night. It was definitely a good start to build on. Bring your friends next time.

Does anyone know how the free webcast will work for tomorrow's game? Will you have to register? When clicking on SIGN UP NOW it only has the pay options. Thanks.

I have heard from coaches that they would not hesitate to pull a redshirt on a guy this year if they thought he could help the team. Apparently they feel that this is an important year to start things in this transition off well. I tend to agree even though you do lose that player's best year of productivity, maturity, and leadership. Think if we had Dressler back this year, but then again he was a boost for the team his true freshman season.

Let's all not forget that the Sioux also had a 12 game winning streak from 1953 to 1964 and hold 62-45-3 all time record (35-30 when the Nickel was on the line). Simply looking at some of those numbers would appear as UND would be historically be a better program sans the NDSU run in the 1980s and the opportunity to win d2 championships which weren't available previously (instead there was Camelia Bowl appearances etc.) The numbers are so interesting with this series (12 year runs, tight games) that it needs to be restarted soon. I'll stay out of this now.

Fact is that UND essentially got all the best talent in the region, which probably couldn't have been said for a number of years. I think its the way to go to get this program rolling in the right direction again. You have to start in your backyard and work from there a la other successful UND programs (football, women's bball, hockey). I look forward to watching these players set the foundation for a successful transition.

Congrats on a good tournament so far. This team could really use a win today to give the program some momentum going into next year and beyond. Best of luck.

I have a good feeling he'll be a heck of a player.

There's no trying on our end. We'll play them whereever and whenever. They need to make it happen.

kickers are such headcases

It happens nearly every year at UND

What kind of bs is that. What real benefit is there to being in this "conference" if you don't even play everyone. Clearly, this isn't really a long term deal as we (and really every team in this conference) will be looking for better options in the near future. So we probably should just have looked at trying to schedule these teams as independents for a couple of years rather than be tied down for 5 years in a quasi conference. Does anyone know what the stipulations of leaving early would be (ie. penalties). I do look forward to competitive games with these teams but am trying to look for benefits of being affliated with them if we don't even play.

That is pretty ridiculous that a round robin could not be worked out in the small GWFC. I understand that it may Possibly hurt a team's playoff chances for next year which helps give credibility to the conference. However, what benefits are there of being in this conference that USD and we may be looking to leave anyway in a couple of short years. Might as well just schedule as independents. Poly and Davis can't being having an overabundance of game opportunities outside the conference. It's a good thing we are reportedly playing everyone.

Anybody hear anything about the younger brother of David Wisthoff? They are from a small western ND town that probably doesn't get a lot of exposure. Dave was one heck of a player at fullback. I thought that I had heard his brother was a senior and maybe better.

So what does Wow factor mean???

How about a replacement for Mr. Electricity. I have heard some good things about Chris Anderson and freshmen. Good size and speed.

Those are really cool pics though

Most of this is a bit more long term than what is being discussed here (aka 5, 10, 15 + years down the road). Immediate facilities upgrades I have heard repeatedly about would be an indoor practice facilities (Grand Valley's will be nice) which I could see going up within about 2 years.

An original potato bowl and Coach Zamberlin (formerly Central Wash HC) rematch? nice

i think we have tricks up our sleeve

well stated

I retain the rights to... Fighting Soo as in Soo Line railroad. Same "name", same cheers, but look out for the train coming through.

Winnipeg

Oh and... NCC!..NCC!..NCC!..NCC!..NCC! I liked that (yote53 idea on d2 mb)