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And all that actually assumes the NCAA would start enforcing the 15k attendance rule, which I'm not so certain they have done recently.

They actually did (kind of) explain it:

I guess that isn't necessarily a penalty: Blandino also said he was fine with the PI call either way but his opinion (hindsight) is that Dallas should have been called for the jersey grab: He did briefly touch on the facemask part but I disagree with him on the minimal contact part: It is what it is. Refs miss holding, pass interference and other calls all the time. This one was just handled in a way that magnified it.

Agree. It was originally announced the first committee was going to come up with a process for the nickname, and likely not the nickname itself. That part wasn't a surprise. They got a lot of insight through their town halls and the survey and from my understanding, now have a guideline on who is going to be included and to what extent. Assuming that now leads to a group of people who pick the name, I'm fine with it. If the next group selected doesn't come up with something, then it has went too far. Sidenote - Should have went into consulting. Yikes...

Devil's advocate: His short circuits the process and picks a nickname without all the committees, surveys, etc. and pretty make makes sure that people don't feel "included". How much outrage is there then? Not saying I'm impressed with how it has been handled, but it is more or less a no win situation.

Pretty much this. I guess the same argument could have been made for Shields but Shanks was out the first half of the year. Surprised he hasn't been able to work his way into the rotation at the 4/5.

He's got his hands in Hitchens facemask with a fully extended arm as the ball is being released, very clear from the back view of the play (see below). That could be offensive pass interference or hands to the face. They were both hand fighting the whole way, I have no issue with that. The linesman said that from his vantage point, it appeared to be face guarding, which is not a penalty in the NFL Pretty sure if Pettigrew would have been able to stop and wait for the ball, which was under-thrown, he gets that call all day. If the flag wouldn't have been thrown, it wouldn't have been a big deal, a lot worse don't get called all the time, including in this game. Announcing it before waiving it off makes it seem even worse, but I guess that is what happens when you have a crew working together for the first time. Again, no dog in the fight, I can see both sides to it very clearly, just amusing to see the teeth gnashing and conspiracy theories. Their were missed calls both ways during the game, always is. Didn't hear about all the conspiracy theories for Dallas to win when Suh got his suspension overturned. And once the first quarter ended, Detroit they had zero ability to score points. This by no means cost them the game (win probability statistics indicted it lowered their chance of winning by 15%). Edit - Here's a close up of it: https://mtc.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/332953AA151163695768922963968_303efb7c1d8.1.5.11586357592793758305.mp4?versionId=BJ.aaHGqNZHhrqcMHdrWR6WN_S5TgMxG

Can't.....help.....it......

Yeah, he had 2 sacks and 2 TFL. One of them he basically grabbed Romo with one hand and took him down, prevented a big play.

I mean the fix was clearly in for Dallas, otherwise Suh would have had his suspension overturned and got to play right?

Pettigrew got away with a hands to the face trying to create separation from Hitchens but not much talk about that. Surprised they picked it up after they threw it but I've definitely seen a lot worse not get called. Not a Dallas fan by any means but I am getting a kick out of the hand wringing by Cowboy haters and conspiracy theorists alike. Not to mention that sweet 10 yard punt that followed....

Is anyone sure it was the staff's decision to pull his redshirt?

35-29 at half after Montana hits a 3 with 6 seconds left. Turnovers are 9 for each team. Montana shooting 52%. UND's given up 3 offensive boards. 8-13 from the line.

UND cuts it to 3 with 3 minutes left in the half.

I know people have their issues with Kelley but agree 100% with this.

Clutch free throw shooting by Szabla down the stretch. Did a good job of keeping their composure when Montana came back and took the lead. Very good sweep of the Montana teams.

UND wins 82-74. Big win to start conference play.

77-69 UND with 1:18 left.

That was the definition of an ugly win. Glad to see them start off conference play on the right foot and on the road to boot.

Shanks looks to have more inside game then originally thought. Free throw shooting at over 80%.

Nice defense! Cause a 5 second violation. Huge turnover for MSU.

Really starting to question some of these fouls. UND in serious foul trouble with a lot of basketball left to play.

Said UND was a better team with him off the floor, he is a selfish player especially for a 6th year guy and makes the offense stagnant. They were off the radio but they aren't cutting their audio on the webcast.

Yikes. Taking some shots at Nash.....

Getting in foul trouble. Not good. Announcers aren't aware their mics are live in the webcast. Could be interesting.