NV SIOUX
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First, the tribes shouldn't have the power to force UND to keep the nickname. The tribes really don't have much to lose if UND retires the nickname, but because of the sanctions UND does have a lot to lose by being forced to keep the nickname. Spirit Lake had more than a year to stop this issue after the Native American policy was first announced. All they had to do was send a letter to the NCAA saying that they didn't object to UND using the name. A single letter that would have prevented the last 5 years of nonsense. They refused to send the letter. So don't say that they didn't get a chance to speak. Standing Rock also had a chance to speak. They had from October 2007 to November 30, 2010 to speak. The tribe made a decision just like most governments make decisions, the governing body made the decision. They were not obligated to let the people speak. Have you ever had a chance to vote on a decision made by the United States Government? No you have not. Their government had the same opportunity. They chose to oppose the nickname, just like they have multiple times since 1992.
I will repeat again, we have reached a point where there are 2 options. Force UND to keep the nickname and watch the athletic department suffer damages, or allow UND to retire the nickname and let the athletic department move forward. Those are the 2 options. Forcing the athletic department to suffer damages because of a sports nickname is not acceptable to me.
82SiouxGuy has made valid points and I certainly am not hear to argue with him or anyone else. When did all parties concerned sit and discuss the name issue? This never happened and that has lead to this point. A voting process will let the name issue be decided fairly with all ND voter eligible citizens allowed to be accounted for. Let this process take its full course. Will UND potentially suffer some damage, yes. However, UND I do not believe they would be in this position had they included the two tribes at the table of discussions from the very start of this. The UND Administration has hurt the effort in retaining the name, and not lobbied well to retain the name. Which leads me to believe President Kelley never liked the name upon his arrival at UND, nor does he know the history, pride, love, respect, conviction, and tradition the supporters have for the Fighting Sioux name.
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I do not reside in North Dakota, but if I did I would vote "No" on Measure 4. I did not vote on this forum. I believe all parties concerned deserve their voices/votes to be accounted for. This however, has not been the case. Shame on the University of North Dakota, the ND SBOHE, and the NCAA, for not initially including the two Tribes that proudly own the name in the discussions. The whole process of Measure 4 and from there forward is the only means to fairly account for the people opinions that matter the most in this issue, the people of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the people of The Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe. These people have not been given a proper opportunity to speak from the beginning discussions of retiring the name. It is their name, they deserve to be accounted for. Shame on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council as well for not allowing their people's voices to be heard through a vote.
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I think we SIOUX fans need good ol' Zach Parise to give all those thinkin' about bolting early his thoughts on stayin' in school and playin' one more year, as he regrets leavin' early. Tough decision, the money is tough to turn down and risk of injury is always a possibility for all players. What ever happened to the idea of earning a college degree? For all you SIOUX statistic guru's out there... What percentage of SIOUX hockey players that leave early, earn a college degree, be it at UND or from another academic institution? I would love to know this stat. Here is one scenario... What if a player bolts early, signs a pro contract, and suffers a career ending injury? What does the player have to fall back on? Keep in mind, it is not by any means easy to simply enroll in college and earn a degree when being out of college for any period of time. These are real life decisions outside the great game of hockey that need to seriously be thought about. Is signing a pro contract more important than earning a college degree first? Food for thought... Money isn't everything, and planning ahead for life after hockey should be in the forefront of the minds faced with these decisions.
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In my opinion, The Governor and those who initially proposed the name bill to ND House and Legislature, the ND State Attorney, The SBoHE officials, and UND officials, and The Spirit Lake Tribal Council should all be present at the next face to face meeting with the NCAA. Regardless of the opinions of those persons and groups I previously stated, the fact remains the name has been signed into law, binding all parties. Therefore, they should address the NCAA as a unified group, not divided. They represent ND residents, UND students, and UND Alumni such as myself (born in Grand Forks) regardless of our personal opinions on the name issue. I have read a lot about those questioning UND President Kelley's stance and A.D. Faison's stance on the name, now is the time for them to step up and represent a unified effort in support of the name with the State behind them 100%. The SBoHE100% behind UND and The Spirit Lake Tribe 100% behind UND and the State. Unity will be the key to the presentation to the NCAA. As for The Standing Rock Tribe, it is a shame their elected Tribal Council will not allow their people be heard through a referendum, a vote of by people.
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Brad Schlossman has confirmed on numerous occasions that the WCHA want to go after Miami and ND.
Great, thanks for the info! I hope it happens!!!
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1310 KNOX talking hockey. They are saying its possible Minn and Wisco will be replaced in the WCHA by Miami and Notre Dame. I'm assuming its all speculation but I would definitely take that in a heart beat.
I too would love to see Notre Dame and Miami-OH be invited to and join the WCHA. I know it is wishful thinking, but those two programs would be more than adequate additions to the WCHA. I really wonder what the CCHA will do? Will they try and add schools or will they dissolve the conference? Or will some schools find new conferences? Will the BTHC spark conference realignment with many teams moving to new conferences? Time will tell...
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Anyone know what happened to Gregoire?
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I saw the SIOUX exhibition game this year, my first game in nearly five years and first womens game ever. The REUX sisters were awesome. MOre importantly, the team looked good as a whole. Glad to see the women doing well. GO SIOUX!!!
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The Sioux need to stick with Dell. I'm not a fan of the idea of rotating goalies. GO SIOUX!!!
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It's just a Blackhawks logo, you can find that anywhere.
Thanks. For some reason I thought the 80's SIOUX logo was slightly different than the Blackhawks logo.
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Which one?
Anyone have the one used in the 80's?
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GO SCSU Tonight!!!!
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LET"S SCORE SOME MORE BOYS!!!! GO SIOUX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The boys need to make the necessary adjustments and come out skatin' hard in the third!
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A little momentum heading into the locker room!
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Sweeeeet!!!!!! GO SIOUX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm having the same issue, and I'm not liking it!!!
Darn Technology!!! or lack of!!!
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LET'S GO SIOUX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Whats with the KFGO broadcast? They run two minutes of play by play then have 4 minutes of ads and a couple of minutes of silence!! If I wanted to buy a mattress, get flood insurance or quietly contemplate my navel I wouldn't be sitting at my computer trying to listen to the hockey game!!
Ridiculous!!!!
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2-2
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RR wins in OT!
Sweeeet!!!!
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Makes me wonder why he ever left UND. At the time I thought he was just done with coaching at the college level, but if he wants back in it now seems odd in retrospect that walked away from a job that he probably could have stayed at for virtually the rest of his life. I don't think anybody here would disagree that he had a lot of job security when he was at UND.
Coach Blais may have left for a number of reasons, reason which may include, but may not be limited to the following: 1) facing a new challenge of coaching in the NHL 2) a change of scenery after the death of his wife. Perhaps he thought a new chapter of his life was needed to be started outside of Grand Forks.
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And that, my friends, is the story behind my user name.
And now we know the rest of the story, Paul Harvey, good day.
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I could have selected familiarity with a player as an old high school buddy went there and played for the Sioux before I arrived. So I showed up on campus already a fan however, it took attending my first game at the Old Ralph with fellow students to become a true fan.
I was friends and played youth hockey with former SIOUX defensemen, Tim O'Connell.
How will you vote June 12th?
in UND Nickname
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Standing Rock's Tribal Council sided with many other tribes. It is unknown what the majority of the Standing Rock people believe on this issue, due to the lack of a vote instituted by the SRSTC.