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I've heard a little bit of the lineups in practice from early on, so I'll say this: Mismash - Michaud - Pinto Hain - Adams - Kawaguchi Smith - Senden - Keane Caulfield - Weatherby - Blaisdell Ext: Johnson - Bowen - Albrecht Pooly - JBD Kierstad - Bast Tychonick - Peski Frisch - Rieger

Great news.

Our talent couldn't score. We won that game top to bottom, but didn't pot. Our lack of talented finishing certainly was the difference.

Is that good? Man, they should probably move up to FBS

I don't necessarily disagree, but in what way? Like, they are spending more in marketing? I'm trying to understand what you mean.

More than anything, I'm just very appreciative of the deep dive Bubbs has done to improve. Very happy about it.

Told ya haha. I hope all of these tweaks work! I really like the early practice one.

I think using WAY more than three doesn't define "typical" use hahaha. Don't give him any credit

God I despise the wave lol.

Must... stop.... Cannot.... Not .... take the.... troll bait.... UGH...

Apparently not, but a BIG fan of periods

Completely agree with you, unfortunately.

Vice versa, while not as prevalent, is also annoying. Sorry that that's happened to you, man. Being honest, there.

Completely fair point and fair question. I'd be willing to say that I don't think the "division" of the fanbase doesn't help growth. However, I don't believe the division is really a thing that's causing a big problem.

Definitely my opinion and not trying to be rude, but you have no idea who I am nor who I know in Grand Forks, at UND or within the Athletic Department. So, feel free to think my opinion is unfounded. Doesn't bother me. I don't understand why it's an odd take. I'm not arguing that the "division" exists, because it does. I, for one, don't think it's that prevalent. I also don't understand why it's an odd take to think the effect isn't a big deal because of a lack of actual, tangible evidence to indicate it other than people whining on the internet. I don't feel it's that big of a problem. You do. That's alright by me. I'm still going to support UND in any way that I can that doesn't involve buying the logo that I don't like. I'm assuming you'll do the same.

And again, I feel like this "division" is incredibly overblown. I've seen nothing to indicate that attendance is going down or we're making less money BECAUSE of this issue.

I'm certainly not denying this is something they're hearing this all the time. I'm just questioning the effect and what it means. Tangible means "hard" data.

This is all I want. If it's something quantifiable and tangibly hurting UND, they need to get out in front of it and tell the fans this. I've said it now probably 100 times. People who don't like the logo accept that the Sioux name isn't coming back, in general. They just don't like it. Ignore it and time will move them.

Correct.

Ok, but what is the effect? "General effect" means nothing to me. Are we losing fans? Is the school losing money? Are less tickets being sold? Of course they are going to have to talk about it, but I'm asking for real proof that this is a deep-seeded issue. The general effect seems that people are just talking about it.

THIS is my overall point outside of the "transition" will take time. This "fanbase division" is just basic whining. People are still supporting the teams and University.

Have done this. Noticed nothing. Have had friends do this. Noticed nothing. Am I saying this doesn't happen? No. I'm saying this "division" narrative between the fanbase is overblown.

Again, any proof? No, not dominating marketing... not really sure how to measure that... but, them "stepping into the vaccuum of our in-fighting". What is this even implying? Are they stealing UND fans? Again, I'd love some proof. You are absolutely demonizing this portion of the fanbase by implying and overtly stating that they are delusional. I 100% feel the "division" between the fanbase is incredibly small. We're all still supporting the programs. Simply have to die? Goodness.