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My guess is that there maybe has already been a couple other games finalized for 2011. I think they maybe want to save a few of the games for the public announcement and official release of the 2011 schedule for PR purposes. At least I HOPE this is the case. I would be very disappointed if we still only had 7 games scheduled for 2011 at this point.

Same crap that the other teams in college would say too..........until he put up 175 with a couple td's each game. They were pretty quiet after that.

Idaho will be a very good team. Their QB, Enderle, is a 4 year starter. Had a chance to watch him play on TV against the Washington Huskies last season. Idaho outgained Washington offensively but just couldn't cash in on their red-zone opportunities. Washington did. Enderle was 22-31 for 279 yards that game. Our secondary will have a very tough test.

I would ask Sean Johnson and urge him to make it happen.

The point is Ed should maybe be a little less cavalier with statements like that. Some people might interpret that differently. You know, the "dont forget your roots and where you got your start" crowd. Of course, this is nothing new for Ed. "Zero Context"? I disagree with that.

Its official: Boise to Mountain West.

Couple other thoughts: 1. The closest school in the Big Sky from GF is in Bozeman - 811 miles. There are 5 schools closer than that in the Summit and 6 schools closer than that in the MVFC. 2. If you are a fan and want to travel to road games in the Big Sky, which are you planning on going to? For me personally, I'm only planning on making it to Missoula every other year for sure. Bozeman? Maybe? I'm for sure planning on going to NDSU, SDSU, USD, UNI and SIU(for obvious reasons, even though its a ways away). I might consider going to WIU and Missouri St. Again, this is just me personally. K, I'll shut up now.

I will also say that it wouldnt be the end of the world if we ended up in the Big Sky.

I realize that there is no guarantee regarding getting into the MVFC along with the Summit. I guess the question for me is, given both options, which would you rather have? Forget all the BS (I know, there's a lot). Lets say you can choose. Doesnt the MVFC have an autobid too? I'd much rather be playing the schools in the MVFC/Summit than the schools in the Big Sky, ESPECIALLY if Montana were to leave. The consistent travel costs would be tough on the atheltic department. Plus, which games will fans consistently travel too in the Big Sky? The closest school geographically is in Bozeman, MT, which is over 800 miles away from GF. At least the fans would be able to travel to the Dakota schools consistently AND have the rivalry games that everyone knows. I guess we just agree to disagree. That's fine. Apparently I am in the minority anyways.

Ok, fair enough. But the Summit also has an autobid. Given those equalities, dont you want to be in the more quality conference in terms of membership and recognition regionally? I'm not saying you are wrong and I am right, I'm just trying to understand the Big Sky angle that the majority seem to be favoring here. I just dont get why everyone wants the Big Sky over the MVFC and Summit League. Nickname, logo and Dick Douple aside. (or is it Tom?)

This seems to be the biggest question. If you are an FBS conference, which teams from the Big Sky would you even want? It has to start and end with Montana, doesnt it? Without Montana, what is the Big Sky really worth to us? Not much, if you ask me. Now if Davis, Poly, SUU, etc get an invite as well, then maybe its a different story. I still like the MVFC/Summit option better RIGHT NOW. Maybe a better option will present itself. The next month or so is going to be VERY interesting.

I should have known. "NEWMAN!!!" My bad. I need to watch/read/pay attention more closely. Feel free to delete the thread, mods.

This is great news. Much needed for a very long time. This will certainly 'brighten' up the campus aesthetically. Wonder if project management protocol is being followed and watched differently on this one?

Wow. Good for him. Talk about someone who has "earned" his way to where he's at.

IMO, the poll should be Big Sky vs Summit/MVFC, which is the most likely eventual outcome if UND is accepted into the Summit. In that scenario, I take the Summit/MVFC over the Big Sky. At this point, just get us in a friggin' conference for everything ASAP.

Ahh. My bad. I dont comprehend things very well. Sorry.

Who wonders that? I don't think anyone would argue that the great west is a viable long term option for football. Its what we simply have right now. We need to find a better football conference. I think everyone would agree with that

My guess is that if the Fighting Sioux name stays, they will not be returning the trip to the Alerus. Not sure if that would void the $100 k buyout or not. I'd be interested in seeing the verbage in the contract, if there is any, regarding the nickname and logo. I would also guess that is the reason why the return game is "tentatively" scheduled for 2013, with the possibility of it being moved up to 2011 or 2012. Maybe I'm wrong.

From Memorial Stadium: "We wanted to let everyone know that the team is having a scrimmage tomorrow (April 17th) at Memorial Stadium at 1:00" It is open to the public. Check it out and let us know how it goes.

It's official. UND has signed a home and home with SDSU for Nov. 20, 2010, at Coughlin-Alumni Stadium in Brookings, S.D. The Jackrabbits will make a return trip to Grand Forks, N.D., on Sept. 7, 2013. Wish they were returning in 2011 instead, but oh well. Nice addition to the schedule for an 11th game. Our 2010 schedule just got that much harder. DEFINITE road-trip to Brookings this fall! EDIT: UND-1 beat me to it.

I'll guess SDSU too, given all the "clues". Seems even more likely now with the UND-ndsu negotiations at a stalemate, and with USD-ndsu having already been scheduled. It would make sense anyways.

What a shocker. Another UND athlete getting another post-graduate scholarship. Congrats to Mr. Miller, who is a solid kid all-around. This actually probably deserves its own thread. What gives, 'UND-1'?

And don't forget Glasnost!

Promise?