MafiaMan

My condolences on getting married.

Apparently you haven't sat in the upper level where the primary concern is making sure both hands have a beer in them. There's nothing more fun for me than having to stand up and sit down 700 times during a hockey game not because the Sioux are putting dozens of pucks in the opponent's net, but because the entire section feels the need to drink a keg before the third period ends. Also, gotta love the Sioux fan tradition of walking around regardless of whether or not a puck is in play. You can always tell the fans from REA when they come to the Xcel Energy Center in March: They're the ones who can't comprehend an usher telling them to "wait for the whistle." Flame on!

Great article! Sounds like Nate really has made strides to turn his life around. Oh, except for that part where he was arrested three weeks ago for violating a restraining order.

I haven't had the opportunity to meet you, Bob, but I hope to soon. Best of luck to you and your family. I will keep Will in my prayers.

While I typically ignore anything that has the word "Democrat" in the title somewhere, this article seems pretty legit. Chris Porter can definitely help a team...good luck!

Much like the Grand Forks Central Redskins name lives forever in the minds of current students and alumni, so too will the Fighting Sioux nickname live on. Riiight. It'll be around for a few years, people will wear their Sioux jerseys, and then as time continues to march on, those who attend games will cheer for and support the athletes who wear the new logo and nickname. It will take time, but after a few years, only the old-timers will remember the Fighting Sioux nickname.

Since Doreen Yellow Bird is apparently a fan of a certain presidential candidate, let me propose the University of North Dakota Change. Yes, "change" we all can believe in and a nickname that is not offensive to anyone.

Admittedly, you never know what you'll get with those pick-ups. Detroit picked up Todd Bertuzzi two years ago and he was HORRIBLE for them in the playoffs. He goes packing to Anaheim last season and actually was somewhat productive. I almost puked, though, when I saw him holding the Stanley Cup. Also, for those folks who continue to talk about Detroit's first-round failures (Calgary, Edmonton, etc.). I believe in the Calgary series a few years ago, didn't Yzerman and Shanahan both break ankles diving to block shots? Hard to win with injuries. Not an excuse, but it'd be like saying the Avalanche choked against the Red Wings this year.

How ironic that Tribal leadership squelches the voices of the masses with respect to a vote on the nickname issue...then wants to be included in a group formed to come up with a new nickname. Ain't democracy grand?

Hasek is gone? Chelios is gone? Oh no! Their presence and play in the playoffs was KEY to Detroit winning the Stanley Cup. No Red Wings out of the first round and the Wild finishing higher in the post-season? Dude...put down the beer bong! Maybe if your beloved Wild would actually find a good pick-up at the deadline (Brad Stuart) as opposed to recycling garbage (Chris Simon), they might have a chance at going somewhere.

This symbol had NOTHING to do with the National Socialist Party until Adolf Hitler twisted it and it became an image associate with nothing BUT the Nazi party. Pleae, read some history on the swastika before thinking it was created around 1939. fourwindsboy, I'm assuming you're aware of Native association with the swastika, right?

Wow. Did Blake accidentally punch himself in the head while practicing doing a jersey-pop and knock some brain cells loose?

While we had our share of partyers, most of the guys in my house were there for the right reasons: To get a college degree. I agree with your assessment and if there wasn't a demand for this type of housing, it probably wouldn't have gotten off the ground.

I hope the bolded text I highlighted above wasn't a shot at Greek life. As Social Chairman for my fraternity during the early 1990's, I helped organize and promote "dry" events and our middle-of-winter hot cocoa and pictionary event with a sorority was one of the best-attended events of the early era of non-alcoholic parties. I've been away from Grand Forks and the fraternity scene for a long time now, so perhaps things have changed, but it's funny how one movie from the 1970's continues to generate stereotypes regarding fraternity and sorority life.

Red Wings fans should know better than anyone, right redwing77? Seriously, can you name 170 players in the 1998 NHL entry draft better than Pavel Datsyuk? Rico Fata #6? Jeff Heerema #11? That Lecavalier guy selected #1 has had a pretty decent career, I suppose.

Gee, didn't the naysayers say the same thing about unproven freshmen like Oshie, Toews, and others three years ago?

Not a fan? Go watch the National Basketball Free Throw Shooting Association and let me know how long it takes you after tip-off to doze off.

I guess I didn't realize that Native Americans own the use of the word 'warrior.' My apologies.

From what I've heard, the only 'jag' you take is promptly followed up by the word 'bomb'.

Hmnnnnnnn...but students and alumni of Notre Dame are salt-of-the-earth people who don't look down at anyone else?

The sky is falling, the sky is falling! The Sioux haven't won a national title since, what, 2000? Oh my! When's the last time Miami won? Notre Dame? Providence? Western Michigan? UMD? Colorado College? I could keep going...but I think you get the point. I've personally attended one national championship and watched a second one on TV. I could die tomorrow a happy Sioux fan and have that be enough.

Depending on the size (I prefer a 48) and price (I prefer anything under $150), I may be willing to purchase one of these jerseys. As a collector of jerseys and owner of about 30 different authentic and replica jerseys, this would make a nice addition to my collection.

Coyotes Poised to Sign Wheeler

Someday, people will look upon that song as this generation's "what the hell?" along with the 1970's-1980's and that "John 3.16" guy and the 1990's "The Macarena." I'm watching the Canadiens/Flyers game tonight and the crowd spontaneously bursts out with the "Ole...Ole Ole Ole" song. In Montreal? The apocalypse is upon us.

Didn't I say that too?