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While a good idea in theory, It's my own personal opinion that a scholarship should be based on the applicant's achievements and how those achievements relate to the scholarship criteria. (which would be set up by a board of contributors of some sort, I'm guessing) Native American athlete, minority athlete, North Dakota athlete, white Iowa farm kid athlete, male or female, it's always safer to just go with the numbers when awarding someone's achievements. Again, just throwing another point of view out for discussion.

Resignation

I enjoy hearing updates from Doug Leier, as I'm sure many other ND outdoor enthusiasts do. Bison Football, Sioux Hockey, and ND Outdoors will indeed make for a popular show. (with the "outdoors" portion likely having the biggest following and most passionate fans)

I have an update from my post in the Alerus Game Day thread, we purchased our tailgating spaces yesterday at the Alerus. They're ready if you want them, go get 'em. Here's my info from that post: Is I understand it, the Herald was visiting the Al today to discuss this very subject. Look for something in print soon. But if you can't wait, here's what I know: 30 bucks a spot, yes a 9' typical parking spot. After you sign up, (date to be published, I guess?) you choose your spots on the "parking lot chart." For our group, I'm guessing we'll need 4 or 5 spots, so it will end up being 120-150 bucks. This, however, is for the whole season, and your spot is reserved for the whole season. Like season tickets, except for campers, lawn chairs, and tasty libations. "Away team" tailgaters will have un-reserved spots available, I'm guessing at the south end of all the reserved spots. I don't have any real details on this, other than something will be made available. I suppose there will be some sort of nominal fee for tailgating for 1 game? I dunno. When I first heard all this, I thought WTF... but if we get all the people in our group to chip in, it will end up being 30-40 bucks for each family... an amount I can live with for the season. Oh yeah... If we host playoffs, your reserved tailgate spot will be there waiting for you with no additional fees. I'm not sure if the $5 vehicle parking goes on top of this or not, I would guess yes. Those finer points are sure to be brought to light from our fine friends at the Heraldo.

Which areas on this pic would you get rid of? For the most part, the shaded areas usually have butts in seats....

First of all, I'm not rich by any stretch of the imagination. Fighting Sioux sports is an "expense" that we deal with because it is something we love, and enjoy as a family. Like some people have a kick-ass boat, we have kick-ass tickets. That's our thing. Secondly, rewarding fans who support the Sioux year after year has its place in giving them good seats. How many season ticket supporters do you think UND would have if "all tickets except a handful for students should be up for grabs to the public not to the rich people?" Are you kidding me? If we went along with your logic, you wouldn't have to worry about sitting on the 15... there wouldn't be a program to watch.

Is I understand it, the Herald was visiting the Al today to discuss this very subject. Look for something in print soon. But if you can't wait, here's what I know: 30 bucks a spot, yes a 9' typical parking spot. After you sign up, (date to be published, I guess?) you choose your spots on the "parking lot chart." For our group, I'm guessing we'll need 4 or 5 spots, so it will end up being 120-150 bucks. This, however, is for the whole season, and your spot is reserved for the whole season. Like season tickets, except for campers, lawn chairs, and tasty libations. "Away team" tailgaters will have un-reserved spots available, I'm guessing at the south end of all the reserved spots. I don't have any real details on this, other than something will be made available. I suppose there will be some sort of nominal fee for tailgating for 1 game? I dunno. When I first heard all this, I thought WTF... but if we get all the people in our group to chip in, it will end up being 30-40 bucks for each family... an amount I can live with for the season. Oh yeah... If we host playoffs, your reserved tailgate spot will be there waiting for you with no additional fees. I'm not sure if the $5 vehicle parking goes on top of this or not, I would guess yes. Those finer points are sure to be brought to light from our fine friends at the Heraldo.

Mapletoft.

I think he played on a line with "the kid" so maybe not... (maybe led in assists though)

I trust this post is facetious; tell me you don't really want this information. If someone working first-person with the AD would indeed air their dirty laundry on a fan site for UND athletics, there is a bigger problem in that office than what's being divulged in this thread. Right or wrong, I feel the lay-person with the second hand information can freely post "what they heard," as it incriminates no one. If we start having named officials throwing out specific examples of office trouble, we would truly be the laughing stock of college athletics.

Can you imagine the outcry from the public if they would have dropped it? Hell... KNOX & KFGO had lines lit up for weeks on the issue. It really went nuts after the "non-suspension" from Hak. To avoid public scrutiny, and a tarnished "we are afraid of UND Hockey" image, they couldn't drop the case. (no matter how stupid it was)

Cumulative Thread Info To This Point 1) Members that have proven through previous posts to be reliable and factual, have revealed information that suggests serious tension exists between various members of the coaching staff, and the Athletic Director. Out of respect for their sources, they choose not to disclose details. 2) Those same reliable posters have serious post count envy. Let it go... jeez. 3) Without the requested details, many have disregarded said tension as unproven and rumor. Others seem uncomfortable that the topic is on the board at all. (Which leads me to believe that there is indeed some substance to item 1) 4) Diggler's posts are worthless.

Me too.

Walrus... thank you for sharing your info with us, I certainly appreciate it. But please tell me this: Is it a done deal? (in your opinion of course) Nothing would deflate the last NCC football season like losing Dale. I'm a Sioux fan, yes... but that would just leave a sour taste for the whole season.

Classic.

I agree with that... without the gas tax (and the proper clout in DC), North Dakota residents would be driving on some terrible roadways. As far as the government being a representation of the people... I think we've hit the point of "in theory only."

Hold on there, Ray... I'm not saying they're right, I'm just saying what I guess they're saying if they're saying anything negative. (Oddly enough, what I've just said makes sense. Give it time)

Some have speculated that he returned from the initial injury prematurely... you can figure out the rest.

I would guess the shoulder injury, and re-injury (and re-injury? can't remember) might instigate some negative comments from the Murray family.

I use a Mission skate because it has an actual hockey boot. I think most "hockey manufacturers" incorperate a hockey boot where the more recreational oriented companies do not. Since my ice skates use essentially the same boot, it was an easy transition from the ice to the wheels. The bearings are rated on an ABEC scale. Basically, the higher the number, the tighter the tolerance and better quality of bearing. (yes, the price goes up with the number) My current skates have an ABEC 7 rated bearing, although I don't think I can tell the difference between them and my old skates. (ABEC 3) Maybe the longevity factor will come into play... who knows. Oh yeah... the hockey-based skates generally don't come with the heel brake.

The header says it came from Tim Rosenthal/CHN Reporter... are you thinking of this?

They will build despite the tie vote. There has been WAAAAAYYYYYY too much planning already done on this project to let it hinge on a tax abatement vote. If they were planning on breaking ground next month, I would gather all they need is some signed contracts from the (already on board) construction team. They have the support of the community... they'll build it.

Regarding the suggestions on talking to high school kids... High school athletes are going to see JT, a kid only a year or two older than them, fresh off a second offense, coming out of a highly publicized situation without a scratch. No missed games, no problems. There is no way in hell this will persuade young student athletes to stay away from alcohol... especially if they're already drinking.

Cheerleaders don't bother me a bit. Even though I'm not the biggest cheerleader supporter, to get rid of them would be wrong, IMO.

On the same lines, the waiting list for season tickets has moved a lot in the last couple of years... while it was seemingly immobile the first few. That means a lot of frustrated (if not tapped out) season ticket holders. Speaking of tapped out... renewals are due in 2 weeks. (anyone got 3 grand I can "borrow?")