InHeavenThereIsNoBeer

This is great

It's an obscure one so if you can't find it just trust me...

Don't forget: "I don't always vote for nicknames, but when I do... I vote Nodaks"

So... does the second runoff mean there is no longer a conspiracy in place?

I'm viewing it from both. I guess I've had classes that I've bombed to start the semester in undergrad and my MBA but I don't just quit because they're difficult. But maybe he was never in it for the schooling, in which case I wish he would have gone MJ immediately. That's kind of my thoughts, he might have thought he could coast through the school part and focus on playing for BC. You're right though, we'll probably never know.

Not trying to pretend like I'm morally superior here, but I was taught that you don't quit like that, especially when people are depending on you. So what if things don't go your way 1.5 months into the semester, whether be in school or hockey? Suck it up and learn from it, you'll be better for it in the end.

It's tough to separate the bull$#*$ from the process for me

I have 4 season tickets behind the goal where UND shoots twice and I'd gladly trade spots with the student section. They're at center ice!

My arena is TOO nice!

This is not a "simple fact", it is blatantly false. I know people who were absolutely not "die-hard, rabid fans" at the old Ralph. Again, I loved the old REA for it's charm and it could absolutely get loud(due to a lower roof and less area for sound to travel) to give us home ice advantage but would I go back if I had the choice? No way.

Just my opinion, but I can't think of a scenario where it is ok for him to quit this early into the season.

Does anyone know who made/or paid for that sign that read 'Nodak Nation' that was draped over the student section at Saturday's Bemidji St. game?

What is the point of asking what world I live in? Serious question. It adds nothing to the conversation. The hockey team and Berry stated their opinion which is fine. They did not say Nodaks is obviously better because of facts and that gopher fans will make fun of it so anyone that thinks otherwise is flat out wrong. Also, I did not say Nodak supporters were free of reproach. I just think it's ridiculous to pretend like one side is factually better than the other and continue to attack people that don't believe in your line of thinking.

Fri - Boeser Sat - Simonson

Good point here. While the old arena could get pretty loud and had a much more "anything goes" type feel to it, winning percentages say otherwise for home ice advantage. Just for the record, I loved the old Ralph and love the new one too.

The superiority complex of some people on this site regarding a nickname is astounding. I think we'd all agree this is a less than ideal scenario but continually harping that your choice is somehow factually better than another is just ridiculous. As Stoneysioux has stated, you're not changing anyone's mind by putting people down and dividing our fanbase. Also... do we really care what other fanbases say about our nickname? That's what we're going for? Something that Gopher, Pioneers, and Maverick fans will pat us on the back for and say "hey great nickname, I wish that was ours". This isn't going to happen. We had the best logo and nickname in the country (my opinion) and that still happened.

A revolutionary concept... I may just follow your lead.

Why not you?!

Hell yes! If that doesn't scream 'Merica, I don't know what does.

I didn't say it was, it's just a goofy looking drawing and it made me laugh.

Lol

Would it have changed my first vote? No Would it change my next vote that will decide the nickname? Yup

How is it looking for a conspiracy when I want there to be integrity for the process? If you say it will be a 2 name run-off, have a 2 name run-off! I did my part to promote Nodaks but if that's not what UND fans want, let's move on.