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I mean, they literally sat on what they knew, finally letting an internet reporter break that one of the players wasn't playing, before they even acknowledged it. Even then they didn't say anything other than the player didn't travel. So yeah, I'm sure they are all over it. Strange how there is so much interest when other teams players or coaches are suspended though...

"We can't outspend everyone so we can't win." Sounds like they might not be able to use their "special shakes" anymore either, wonder how many players were taking those that didn't get tested?

Wonder why this hasn't been floating around social media this week.....? Oh wait, wouldn't want to ruin anyone's delusions of grandeur. I mean it's Klieman's last game at NDSU, because apparently a coach's last game is part of the reason a ticket price should be higher. This doesn't even show two different sorting methods to completely distort the truth! Tweet for reference

I'll preface by saying the reports that these are based off of having a lot of room for discretion in them on how things are categorized. And NDSU doesn't make their report public as far as I have ever seen, so tough to actually see what is going on. On top of that, NDSU is currently at a lower subsidy rate than UND is (though once you make adjustments for UND's surplus and NDSU having to cover the deficit with internal funds, they are pretty dang close), however UND had the approval from students to have that high of usage for student fees. Looking back, wasn't a coincidence on timing for NDSU to try to raise their student fees before being shot down (ultimately trading a section of seating for leaving fees the same). UND's numbers should continue to improve as some of the expenses for cut sports are still being worked through but there was a nice improvement in results. UND's positive results are almost a complete wash that makes up for the negative results in 2016/17. NDSU is the exact opposite, showed really strong results in 2016/17 and then flipped the past year. Again, without the data, tough to see what actually is going on. http://sports.usatoday.com/ncaa/finances

Funny side note - Wondering how NDSU will address the additional proposed budget cuts considering their athletic department showed a $857K deficit last year. I assume just kick the can down the road again is the likely answer.

You literally referred to a reference of where a new OL coach was coming from as some sort of cryptic message that UND was looking at moving to the FBS, so yeah, you did misconstrue something. Can you give me a date when Idaho and Montana are joining the Summit? You whiffed on the last deadline you put out there with the Summit and WAC combining by July 1, 2018.

Maybe but there was no ultimatum. Not that it mattered, there was no one against the decision but Bubba made the call not Chaves. What sort of issues do you get when the AD starts dictating staffing decisions? Pretty easy to push any failures back to the top when you do things like that.

The choice was Bubba's. The AD isn't dictating mandatory staffing moves.

I'll spell out out for you: -The one single tweet that has a reference to FBS was about potential candidates for the open OL coach. As in the finalists being considered in a previous blog post were the ones with FBS experience. -King is the new WR coach and the tweet had nothing to do with him. -Kuper has been on staff in the NFL and is well beyond coming back to UND in that capacity and literally has nothing to do with any of this. Though it would be awesome. However being how you misconstrued that tweet into something relating to UND moving FBS gives a great insight into some of the assumptions and theories you bring up.

Just want to point out that through the "My North Dakota" account manager (where you can reprint, transfer and sell tickets), there is a "Donate to Charity" option.

No, it was funny because one of your own chuckleheads was commenting the day before about UND losing their HS recruit and possibly looking at a transfer instead and then the exact same thing happened to MooU the next day. Anything else I need to spell out?

The game will cost NDSU $140,000 whether they play the game or not, unless UND cancels it, which in that case, UND would owe NDSU $250,000. Seems pretty far-fetched considering every Big 12 team already has a full 12 game schedule and all of them are already playing an FCS team. The only two who even have 9/7 as an open date are Iowa State (plays UNI the week before, which won't be cancelled) and TCU (plays UAPB opening week).

Just curious: Do we get to hear the same arguments as we did about Arbor Park then? How people from outside the ward are deciding for those in the ward most affected?

I was referring to you claiming that "surely Loghry was offered the Big Sky job, but turned it down for a more important position in the future" which is demonstrably false. He wanted the a Big Sky job both times and was passed over. He admits to ranting to be a commissioner and stated he needed to get experience elsewhere if it was ever going to happen.

Strange you know more about his career than he does. He openly admitted he was passed over both times. Link

Got it close but couldn't quite get all the way back. Klabo was uncharacteristically off, going 3-16 from the field, she normally shoots well over 50%. Team shot 32% overall, not going to win many games doing that.

Oh really, I didn't know Entz just started earlier this week? Also helps that the staff has been very cryptic on who is staying and who is going. Don't blame them I guess.

This can't be true. There are quotes from "those in the know" that he had amazing parents, great grades, great leadership when he announced his transfer..... Also, it isn't really "replacing" a lost commit when the guy you are bringing in only has 2 years left. Those are two completely different recruits. Will be interesting to see where he fits in the depth chart, especially since he transferred for more playing time. As UND knows, there is still another signing period, both schools will be likely looking for a QB to sign.

I really enjoy the irony in this comment after NDSU picked up an ISU transfer today and didn't didn't get a LOI from the high school QB that was committed (possibly going to KSU with Klieman?).

Good to see Fort's LOI in already.

The MPO directly being called out for lack of transparency by the PTO president and a city council member should tell your how big of a joke their process is. I've yet to talk to anyone who lives in the area that was contacted for their "survey".

I'm not sure you're following along, both of those players will be attending Texas State.

Jensen was committed to Texas State before Case flipped, apparently he enjoyed playing for Stitt in Montana a few years ago. Jensen will be eligible to play right away as a junior with 2 years left to play.

There's two schools (both much larger than Phoenix) that would be directly between the bridge and main destination for those using that crossing (32nd Ave/S Washington interesection). As someone who drives quite a bit by both spots, I'm not sure the comparison is that close.