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Sounds like the total amount exceeds that. I've heard of at least a few more situations playing out exactly like this, with people who put a deposit down and are now left with nothing and can't get an answer.

Issues with a bridge on County 6 are more than just the GFCC, its the creek that goes under it and floods during the spring, the housing developments to the south and the closest MN road is about 1/6 of a mile from connecting (and that's basically someone's long gravel driveway). That road from County 8 (Belmont) to the golf course, including the bridge is also pretty narrow and a bit beat up and would need to be redone. Outside of one hole that's currently along that road, extending it straight across would go right through the 18 tee box and 17 green. Maybe they'd take an Oxbow type buyout to move some stuff around. It will be interesting to see the designs. There is room to move things back or around on 3 of the 4 corners with the Ray Richards being the only one that is an issue. Not sure how it will work with Demers Ave though. Given how long its been talked about, surprised there aren't some renderings out there somewhere that show how it would be routed.

Anyone who caught the Mayor's State of the City address would have as well.

47th Ave interchange is coming very soon. Underpass at Demers and 42nd is as well. Both are in the final planning stages.

Guessing if the Columbia Mall wasn't so hard to work with, this project would still be moving forward with the proposed location. Wouldn't be surprised to see their alternative location be on the west side of the river still.

If he can contribute, he'll get his shot. He'll only be a RsSoph this year. There will be plenty of carries/catches to go around and RB is a spot where depth is huge. Especially with guys like Red and Skokna that may be on the field but not in the backfield. I think GZ has looked good in the game and practice action I've seen. He's getting close to the size of Hoosman, him and Smith will get their shots.

A position that is going to work to prevent more bad press and future issues.

I'd probably try to keep expectations fairly tempered this time around as well. Better to be surprised than disappointed. Sounds like that's the current outlook.

7 years after the program was cut.....UND has its first MLB player: If the program would have been around one more year, he Muckenhirn would have likely been second behind Matt Wallner who made his major league debut last season. He was originally committed to UND before the program was cut.

Based on what? They have geography and money in their favor with facilities on the way. Didn't take them long to be competitive in other sports and with the backing they have, it would pretty naive to say they are all that far off from anything.

You actually have it completely backwards. It's being discussed because single sport conferences are going to lose their seat at the table to talk about anything. It would be foolish to not at least explore moving the NCHC under an all sport umbrella if they want to have any sort of voice going forward.

Have to wonder what order actual events actually happened...

Looks like no noon starts. Last 4 games all at 1pm. Still earlier than I'd prefer but good compromise given the circumstances. Will be interesting to see if they adjust the hockey game times those weeks of the doubleheader or not.

No one is hanging their hat on it. But pretending they weren't the #1 seed going into the tournament and had a very good chance to make a run is pretty ridiculous as well.

Gee, it's almost like I literally said that there were no guarantees and that either side of the argument could have had something to further their argument....

You mean the one where UND was the number one overall seed going into the tournament that got cancelled? Nothing guaranteed one way or another but if that season plays out, one of the two opinion camps have a data point to work with (and I'm stating it could have been either side).

Rivals had him listed as a point guard (#24 in the country) coming out of high school.

Congrats on doubling down that people shouldn't take your takes seriously. Its one of two things. Either you really believe this, which is frankly fairly ridiculous given how he left and things he's accused the coach of. Or you know its ridiculous and are trying to get a cheap laugh at his expense. Not a good look either way....

Weren't you one of those touting him leaving the first time as evidence the head coach wasn't fit for his job and should be let go? Not going to bother checking back, I'd expect the relevant posts to be deleted by now. Regardless of who it was, this seems to be contrary to the commentary that players were leaving because of the coach. Hopefully his waiver is approved and he can stay healthy. Some serious potential building with the roster changes. Hoping for an exciting season.

Given how many Grand Forks kids have been on UND's basketball team in the couple decades, scholarship or not, it seems like the offer is pretty far from a token gesture. Nothing was stopping him from taking a scholarship or PWO elsewhere either. Plenty of reasons to take the PWO, including betting on yourself to earn a scholarship. Seems like you're insulting a whole bunch of different people with this take though.

I agree with you in wishing the game could be played mid-afternoon. I also understand that logistically, it cannot be. And it has nothing to do with anyone living in Las Vegas. Or maybe the football staff actually prefers the early kickoff and our opinions don't matter? Maybe they will find a way to push the kickoff to 1 or 1:30 and move the hockey game back to 7pm given the magnitude of games that weekend. Officially I believe it was to make it a bit more family friendly as games were getting over fairly late. Unofficial side benefit, probably boosts concession sales a fair amount

Answers to for what in particular? There's a limited amount of staff for the venues, the athletic department and the TV partner. Seems like the TV partner (along with any conference input) is likely going to get the final say. They are the ones writing the big checks.

UND and Midco don't have the staff to do the games that close together (possibly some overlap with temporary/part-time gameday staff for the Alerus Center/REA as well). They need time to finish up all their post-game things at the Alerus Center and then get over to the REA for their pre-game duties over there. And probably grab a bite to eat and have a few minutes of downtime. I specifically asked about this last year when there were some noon football games. My push was to move those Saturday hockey games back an hour to 7pm and start the football game at 1pm as a sort of compromise. For a variety of reasons, some I agree with and some I don't, I would expect them to stay at 12pm for football and 6:07pm for hockey on doubleheader weekends. Crazy what you can find out if you just ask a question.

Given the amount of kids activities that take place in the morning during the fall, there's a lot of people who would disagree with that sentiment. Especially if they want to tailgate for even a little bit before the game, let alone make it on time.

Not worth blowing up this thread even further since it has been beaten to death, but for starters, pretty serious accusations you're leveling regarding the NODAK trademark. According to your version, BB must have some crazy pull in the North Dakota Attorney General's office to get away with what you're accusing him of. Don't you have some made-up things to rant about? Or are you still working on the arguments no one is making?