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Asking them pretty please to quit breaking multiple laws, including trespassing on and destroying others property including livestock and blocking public roadways, hasn't seemed to work. The restraint law enforcement has shown has been amazing, especially considering use of force is what the protesters want. The fact that the protestors are putting women and children in that position says a lot about their motives (though your accusations are significantly overblown if not completely false).

Guessing that was because Bubba stopped in the Champions Club tent for a quick speech. But yeah, doesn't hurt to be there a little early.

There is zero allure I can see to Missouri State. They are pretty much an outlier within the MVC the way it is. Granted the SunBelt will take pretty much anyone but Missouri State already subsidizes 2/3's of their athletic budget, how are they going to afford anything? Bison fans don't even drive to Sioux Falls (where there is beer), they aren't going to drive to St Louis for basketball. You're kidding yourself if you think otherwise.

Clive would need a 6th year which is a little bit different and tougher to get than a typical medical hardship . I think he has a shot due to missing half the season last year and pretty much the whole season this year. Plus he didn't exactly play a ton down at AZ, though I'm not sure how much that part factors in. Obviously would be huge for UND returning everyone on the offense outside of Coe, Reed, Mathewson and Mollberg.

I saw that as well but I am pretty sure he'd need an exemption from the standard policy. He played in 4 games (36%), which is over the 30% threshold typically used. He definitely wouldn't be able to just "use" a regular redshirt since he played this year.

The MVC loses a lot of luster without Wichita State. And if those two schools left (seriously, where in the hell would MSU even go and who would want them?), the balance of power shifts to the private schools (actually 50/50 but a tie is as good as giving them power). What makes you think they want to associate with the XDSU's? If MSU and WSU left, that really tightens up the footprint, what is that they bring to the table that makes them attractive to spread it out that much? They aren't going to bring a ton of fans to Arch Madness or up the conference profile. And SDSU has about as perfect setup as you can get with the Summit tournament in Sioux Falls. Why would they turn their back on that?

You mean they'll drop in some polls?

Must not want what appears to be a 50% attendance bump over their season high. Pretty blunt comments from Pryor: "This is what college athletics is all about," said Pryor. "We should play the Bison home and away every year. It's just a great opportunity for two solid teams to play in two great venues, Bentsen Bunker Fieldhouse and the Betty, twice a year in front of a packed house, and an opportunity to grow the game in the state. The only real loser here is the state of North Dakota (not playing twice). Whether we win or lose this match, I am not going to change my stance on this, and I have been very consistent with this since I was hired in January of 2014. It just makes too much sense for both schools. It's great for fans and the student-athletes."

If it makes you feel better, the fees make the football ticket more expensive. Also a lot more tickets available than tailgating spots currently, though as the season goes on, spots don't seem to be in high demand either. I'm sure it is which is why it makes no sense that they only charge $5. For the record, if given the choice, I'd much rather pay more than have to sleep in that line again.

Reserved spots are $50/spot/year, which is $10/game the last few years. With current demand, do you think single game prices should be cheaper than those? From my experience most people who tailgate more than once or twice a year get season passes and those who only bring setups once or twice aren't concerned about paying a few extra dollars when they do come because they are still spending less than season passes cost. Big difference than in Fargo, you don't have to get in line the night before in Game Forks. For whatever reason, they charge the same for parking whether you tailgate or not. Seems strange but maybe it's too much pressure on the workers to remember two prices.

It is easier than admitting to being wrong.

November 1 was the cutoff date put in place by Kennedy mainly to have any decision on cutting sports taken care of before National Signing Day on November 9th.

Students get something like 300 free tailgating permits per game. Guessing these were all claimed the first game because it was packed over there but it hasn't been as full since then.

Not a big fan of giving tickets away but not opposed to some sort of a promotion. Sell a family pack that includes a drink and hot dogs (though with the issues currently at the Alerus, not sure who would sign off on it). I mean it can't be worse than giving them away for free at Stop and Go after you fill gas? Those football tickets are about 4 days from being outdated inventory.

Didn't look over in that section to be honest. I believe just the game used ones but I could be wrong, just noticed the grey ones on my way out. Didn't look that close but it looks like the number was 1 on them.

Not sure if anywhere else in town has them but the Sioux Shop now has the grey adidas jersey in stock.

They are well aware. A very aggressive first round bid that would was well above the minimum and would have easily secured a game was made last year.

No one deserves the amount of criticism those two have gotten. It has actually gotten to the point where it has become a parody of itself.

Good analysis. Cal Poly definitely got the what appears to be the toughest draw getting UND, UM, EWU and Weber.

I'm not sure you could find anyone that has a bad word about Q. Easily one of the most humble, appreciative and down to earth student athletes I've come across at UND. Regardless of who he is interacting with, kids or adults, he shows a genuine interest. He was an absolute steal on and off the court for Jones and company.

Admit it, you just wanted to fill up your inbox.

The only time that this has been done this year is for football games and the $25,000 for that promotion were privately donated, it has cost UND nothing. There are reasons to keep non-revenue sports. Using the argument that spending an average of $21,500 per student athlete per year in the sports you mentioned to prop up enrollment by 100 student athletes is not one of them. The math doesn't work out on that one.

The only think I can think of is that with the timing of the Big Sky Presidents meeting tomorrow, Kennedy knows something he isn't sharing. UND being a football affiliate had obviously been discussed informally. It was no slam dunk like one would originally think but maybe something changed. Otherwise I am at a little bit of a loss with this decision.

They showed up in the Herald in September because that is when the cases were settled. They occurred in May/June. I don't see him back on the team. Wish him well and that he can get things straightened out personally.

So you are saying that the WAC will change its core sport requirements?