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I think your overestimating what it is doing to UNI. I also get a kick out of the reasoning that it is some sort of huge advantage because UNI has to spend time preparing for two quarterbacks. Doesn't it have a similar effect on NDSU since they have two guys splitting first team reps, one who's never faced UNI or a defense that good and another who hasn't taken a snap in two months?

You described a bunch of changes and then pointed to a new coach as the only variable that was replaced. Seems contradictory.

Exactly and I feel pretty comfortable stating the majority of those who made the threats didn't donate to begin with. While not the only way to donate, when cross-referencing the names from letters to the editor or from social media with the Champions Club list, there wasn't a whole lot of matches.

Stakeholders have already started withholding donations because of a nickname that has been in place less than 3 weeks? Is this similar to the threats from people who claimed they would quit donating if UND retired the Fighting Sioux nickname yet even after it happened, the Champions Club has managed to have record donations year after year and UND exceeded a $300 million fundraising campaign goal by $30 million? Zero percent chance of this happening.

Have never stated I loved him (nor am I his wife or brother for that matter). I've stated I believe he's coaching for his job and without a pretty good showing, there's a good chance it is his final year on the bench for UND. I said the same thing on Mussman. He did just enough to get an extension and it didn't work but he wasn't going to be let go with multiple years remaining on his contract. Of course it is, but there's still a budget and it doesn't have a ton of room to pay two head coaches for multiple years which is why it wasn't likely that he was going to be let go with multiple years remaining on his contract. This is fair. Guessing there was a concession on the salary for an additional year or two on the extension, which in hindsight was a roll of the dice that did not work out.

Some real ugly stretches of basketball, but nice to see team pull it off, especially after going down 10. Baldwin had a good game. Crandall has a lot of talent but needs to play more under control and not fall everywhere any time he takes a jump shot. Still lots of work that needs to be done, but at this point, any win is a good win, especially on the road.

I am not sure I've ever seen a quarterback look that bad. His throws weren't even in the same zip code even when there was no pressure on him.

Are you going step up and announce you are contributing to help fund the the buyout? Or are you just venting because UND got a non-conference road win when you predicted that wouldn't have any the rest of the season?

I was trying to figure out what that was, makes sense now. Any idea what the first part of that cheer was?

I've had issues with this before as well, was the same last season. Not sure why it wasn't fixed.

Like I said, it was the overwhelming minority, but there were people saying Hawks instead of Sioux. No doubt they were overpowered by those that haven't started to move on and that was expected, but I saw and heard it myself.

It was a real proud moment to watch a bunch of adults of all ages throwing what was the equivalent of a public temper tantrum. "Fighting Sioux Forever"? Not a single player on the team and I would assume at least 95%+ of students in attendance were enrolled the last time UND wore the Fighting Sioux jersey. Will never happen, but playing this song at the first break after people boo would be some Grade A trolling:

Turns out he only got activated because third string running back missed curfew and was cut.

I would disagree. Definitely heard some Hawk related things and Schlossman's article also referenced it as well, though it was admittedly in the minority. Wouldn't expect anything different, the change will be gradual.

My guess is that the fees the REA gets for people using Ticketma$ter to resell them is pretty minimal (couple bucks a ticket at most). I agree in that I don't think it is a problem, it is probably more of an awareness type thing along with the REA getting tired of taking calls and telling people there isn't any tickets available while having a general idea of how many aren't being used on any given night. While I agree and that is typically how I've done it in the past, there are a lot of people who don't trust craigslist. The Ticket Exchange is 100% guaranteed and more convenient (not having to meet, exchange money, etc), which is important to a lot of people. The one issue I have is that it does not allow you to list your tickets for lower than what the face value is on Ticketmaster, meaning you can't undercut any available tickets that haven't been sold yet, especially if you're looking to get rid of your tickets on short notice. If you're really worried about tickets being used, let people sell them for as little as they want. I will say that the ability to forward your tickets to someone for free is very handy.

I can confirm that he is usually there if the men's team is in town, same as the other coaches.

Someone needs to tell them here is zero chance of an at large bid and quality losses aren't going to help them.

Congrats on accomplishing the first step. I'm sure it was tough to admit to.

I think you run into an issue with ND open record laws. Prospective coaches aren't going to apply (or leave their current jobs) while their teams are still playing and likely heading into tournament time giving you almost zero chance you have a new coach in place for when the offseason starts. However (if this is the direction things go) having someone hired by mid to end of April and give them at least a little time to talk and meet with players before the semester is over is important.

Yeah but do you think the Athletic Director is monitoring the men's basketball situation?

The state funding issues are more on the horizon than current, the chancellor has already passed on the message to the schools to be prepared for them, which is why my point was that now more than ever, they need to properly manage the budget. And comparing any sort of accounting to NDSU's or its athletic department is funny. The advantage that UND does have is room to make some cuts (even if not popular).

I literally bolded the part where I said criticism is fair game and rightfully deserved, so no, I'm not suggesting that pointing them out is a sin. In fact I welcome actual, thought out criticism and have plenty of my own. However continuously saying "Fire Jones" and accusing people of being his wife (or apparently brother now?) because they point out it is pretty much a reality that Jones will finish out the season is not providing a legitimate response to supposed talking points. On the flip side, the "who cares what it costs, it is easy to spend someone else's money" argument is frustrating as well. There's a difference between not being able to afford something and making proper, thought out decisions because they cost real money. That doesn't mean they can't be questioned but it also requires looking at both sides of the issue, not just the easy, knee-jerk one which is the only one that is often presented. There are legitimate concerns with state funding along with ongoing additional funds the athletic department will need going forward and it is likely going to require some uncomfortable decisions. These are real, material things. They are not excuses, they are realities. It doesn't mean that UND shouldn't have went D-1, it means that now, more than ever, the budget needs to be managed the right way. Of course Faison is monitoring the MBB situation, pretty odd thing to question? If you're that hell-bent on immediate change, gather a group of people together, present the funds to Faison and you and darrell and whomever else can have your new coach whenever you want. I mean LSU managed to come up with $15 million+ in short time, surely a couple hundred grand wouldn't be tough. If not, don't expect any change until the season is over, right, wrong or indifferent.

Considering NDSU played their regular rotation, you can call it whatever you want, they lost to MSUM. Braun/Bjorklund/Wright were juniors so they weren't a young team. Saying it was an exhibition is about as weak of an excuse as there is, it wouldn't hold if it was UND that lost the game nor would I expect it to.

Agreed. Agree for the most part. I thought there were some changes as the Huff/Anderson/Webb class got older (and not necessarily for the better). I thought the problem(s), on and off the court, was a result of the group of players and the chemistry they had, but due to the talent and other things (D-1 transition, nickname, etc), it was something that was what it was. There are glimmers of things that are starting to show up again (boxing out, defense, hustle), though not consistent enough yet. However there still seems to be too much of "just ball" on the offensive end and that definitely remains an issue.