UNDvince97-01

If someone is upset with the President situation, then that's their right to have that opinion I guess. The AD not being here yet should be a total non-issue. If donors can't respect and understand some transition time on that then I would say they are high maintenance. If I were in the position to be a significant "donor" for Phase II specifically, I wouldn't let that be a deciding factor in it. But I guess that's just me and my loyalty speaking and it is subjective to each donor's feelings.

Phase II, like Phase I, is to be privately funded and spearheaded by the UND Foundation (Mike Mannausau), with ancillary assistance in securing the funds from the UND AD leadership and the President of the University. It has nothing to do with UND's budget cuts and issues. Coaching salaries have nothing to do with private capital facility fundraising either.

It was/is..... Where would we be without it? Scary. Agreed?

The odds of landing top caliber players increases dramatically with better facilities. I don't understand why that's so hard to comprehend.

I can tell you from personal experience that ndsu's facilities upgrade early in their transition was a primary reason why recruiting picked up to the level that it did for them and why it made it so difficult for UND. It's still working for them today (along with the winning obviously) in recruiting. Their facilities upgrades came before their winning success that they've maintained. Ask the UND coaches. They will tell you that facilities are killing us right now, specifically coaches offices, operations, and meeting rooms. Any coach, good, bad or neutral, will be able to recruit better talent and athletes with better facilities at any level. It's not debatable. Phase II is critical for UND in the next 5 years. It has to happen. And yes, obviously winning helps too.

You recruit better talent with better facilities. Better talent equals more wins. It's really simple.

Phase II will change things dramatically. Absolutely have to get this done within 5 years. This has to become gospel. By EVERYONE.

So Jacobs writes an article to reinstate Womens Hockey, but completely ignores the two biggest variables in order to make it happen? Financing and Title IX? Unbelievable "journalism".

I'm not saying equal. I'm saying requisite to make it worth the change. No chance UND is ever given an equal share in that scenario. Just a financial bone to make it worth their while. The B1G could benefit big-time by having UND on their conference schedule as far as attendance. Quid pro quo financially.

My apologies for the sarcastic, facetious and passive/aggressive post. It NEVER happened.

I'd rather have peer hockey institutions be B1G schools for a myriad of reasons, and it's not close. UND would make the ENTIRE league better from so many different aspects. I've said this 100 times on here and it falls on deaf ears, but they ONLY do it if what they get in return from the B1G is requisite. Therein lies the dilemma. Not sure they would do that to UND's liking. But, go ahead and rip away...

Oh....

One thing that has been overlooked (as far I have seen and read) is the outcry, anger and disappointment that has been displayed by the REA, its management, the Engelstad family and its organization/business/foundation since the decision to discontinue the Women's Hockey program occurred. They have been appalled and loud since that day. Remember that?... Speaks volumes.

"Grad school". Corralling livestock 501. Pretty advanced stuff there.

Dont think he's Stefan Logan. He had a decent NFL career. However, if he is I would be ecstatic.

My ice cream is too cold...

Morton officially applied and interviewed.

We are losing battles in recruiting because of a lack of Phase II progress. Recruits dont like what they see at Memorial Stadium. As Ira stated, Phase II is definitively on Kennedy's radar for the near future. He understands it. We need it. It has to be completed within the next 5 years. I believe it will be.....because of Mike Mannausau. Looking to make a difference? All dollars count.

What in the hell are you talking about?

You can probably plan on 30 million.

We disagree.