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And despite the fact that those charges were ultimately dismissed, the Duke lacrosse coached resigned and the team forfeited its season as a penalty. This is no different.

Wow...I'm 2007...have we met?

While we're at it, let's ask Minnesota and Hartford if they are kicking themselves for not drafting Steve Yzerman instead of Brian Lawton and Sylvain Turgeon, respectively, in 1983. My money says John Davidson is busy watching Erik Johnson and can't help but think of Al MacInnis (in terms of potential at this point, obviously). I'm guessing he's not kicking himself just yet.

Um...NDSUguy, the local police department gave a briefing of the incident the other day in which they described the cell phone video recording of the player in question "finishing a sex act on the face of the victim" as she lay passed out on the bed. I'm not sure how much more evidence you need than that.

Who needs $$$ to think about booze, strippers, and all other kinds of debauchery?

Long time listener, first time caller. Great topic for discussion! Let's see... Trip to Louisville KY with my dad for his navy reunion...weekend softball tournament...bought a townhouse and moved...trip to North Dakota for godparents' 50th anniversary party...weekend softball tournament...4th of July in St Paul...trip with the son and some friends to Wisconsin Dells...and wide-open this weekend for a nice change of pace! On top of that, I've been busy coaching my 5 year old son's "coach-pitch" instructional baseball team two nights a week and playing softball two nights a week. Our team is celebrating its 10th year this summer and we wrapped up a league title in Eagan this past Tuesday and hope to win our Bloomington league title on the final night of play next Thursday. Then it's onto regions and state tournament play. Good news, Sioux recruiters, on the son. While he thinks it's pretty cool to play baseball and have dad coach, he informed me the other night that he still likes hockey better and can't wait for his mites team to start up again. I expect that he'll sign his letter of intent sometime next summer. I hope everyone has had a safe and fun summer!

Why stop there? Why don't we require some "sensitivity training," put him on house arrest for 30 days, never let him attend a little league game in Minnesota ever again, and petition our local congressperson to revoke his US citizenship? I'm no fan of Shepherd, either, but this culture of apologize-three-hundred-times and lose your job is a bit much for me.

Unless a major injury happens during another year at UND, then it's gone... I'm all in favor of these kids staying in school, but this isn't exactly a news flash today. I remember when Jason Herter took Vancouver's gigantic signing bonus and I saw him the very next day. Those were his thoughts as well. He was a major injury away from never playing hockey again, but if he signed that day, it was plenty of cash in his pocket. It's hard to say 'no' and I respect the Greg Johnsons and TJ Oshies of the world who can resist the greenbacks.

If the Thundering Herd took the field this fall with new pants and a "tribal-inspired pattern" on them, what would your first impression as to the origination of the word "tribal" be? You sound like another character who is willing to decry "cartoonish" logos of Native Americans as derogatory while at the same time chuckling at the Fighting Irish logo because it isn't really an Irishman, it's a leprechaun. You can't have it both ways.

Sue Bird...definitely better looking than Larry (no relation)... Outside of the fact that she eats guys like me for a snack, Lauren Jackson is kinda hot...

Yea...I thought it would be a cool place to pick up chicks.

That's all that's needed, my friend! It's just like getting into a good political discussion. To win, you just blurt out "well you're a racist" to the other party and automatically, everything they say after that becomes null and void. Good-bye Indians, hello Arkansas State SwampDogs, SkyHawks, or SunBirds.

This isn't stop-the-presses news, but I thought it was interesting that the Star and Sickle, er, Star Tribune didn't seem to be upset by this. The Minnesota Lynx have changed their uniform and added a "tribal pattern" (GASP!) signifying the face of a Lynx. Did a tribe approve of this? Any specific tribe? Was a tribe consulted at all on its design? Lynx New Uniform Article Lynx Shop - New Jersey with "tribal inspired side pattern" In fact, if you check out the entire shop site, every single team is sporting the "tribal inspired side pattern." Very interesting, I thought...

Been good, TRIOUXPER. Busy playing softball, coaching kids' baseball, working once in a while, hanging out at the pool...yea...good times!

Cmon, NDH, you're one of the coolest cats I know!

Hey, I resent that remark!

Beer Bust Benefit Saturday June 16, 2007 8:00 pm

A friend of mine in Fargo has split the package with me the past few seasons. This year, he'd ideally like to go Fridays only, however, I'm willing to sell the entire package at cost if I can't find a taker for Saturday nights only. I am still living in Mpls/St Paul and with my son playing hockey this fall/winter/spring, I don't anticipate I'll have a single weekend that I can get up to Grand Forks.

How is that the 5th worst uniform? It's like the Los Angeles Rams of the 1980's decided to wear Michigan helmets! Horrible unless it's Michigan blue. Never fear, though, folks, OSU's new jerseys will rival those of Oregon's!

You tryin' ta say 'capece'? Well don't 'cuz it hurts my eea-has.

I'm looking for someone willing to split my season ticket package. I currently have two seats in section 314A. Prefer Friday/Saturday night split but willing to entertain all potential offers as to how to split the games up. Thanks!

I can think of one: Dave Spehar.

And Detroit will dismantle THAT winner.

Funny you should mention that...who IS Tom Wolfe?

Typical whiny liberal... A wise man once said "pizza is just like sex. Even if it's bad, ah, it's still ok."