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Fair enough, I wasn't clear.

Leaving the bar with a beer is enough to get you in trouble with police, and in the newspaper, how does that not justify any sort of punishment? Jeez, getting a minor is enough to get you punished, how is public consumption any different? At least that is pretty minor. Heck I did it when I was in college. Walked out of joe black with a buddy and we both walked down the street with our beers. Of course, we call his buddy, who was an on duty cop, and he came and gave us a ride home (made us ditch our beer before we got in the cop car though). Like I said, I've done stupid things at that age too. But had a cop stopped me or questioned me, I wouldn't resist either.

Ok, after an extremely disappointing weekend, I can break my silence. It was a tough sports weekend overall, with UND football being my 1 shining star. A tie on Friday night, after playing with the lead several times. A Wild loss on Saturday. A Timberwolves loss on Saturday. A Sioux loss on Saturday night. And a Vikings loss on Sunday ... OUCH!!! Friday night, I though the team played ok. We got goals when we needed, but just couldn't play with a lead. It was a little bit of a flashback to some of the hakstol style of play. Almost felt like we would play to defend the lead, rather than play to score. Just my perception. Anyway, it was definitely fun to watch. Back and forth, a little feisty, altogether a good re-entry into the rivalry. Saturday night, I was at the game, and I actually didn't think we play too bad, despite the loss. We actually had some shots which was good to see, and the attempted shots stat line was ridiculous. I was impressed by how much the Gophers were laying down and diving in front of puck to block shots. Of course, if our boys would shoot a bit quicker, instead of trying to wait for that perfect shot, they could negate some of those block attempts. Cam did not look as good on Saturday, I though he let in the softer of his goal in this game; and I really though our D played much much better, despite Tucker being out. Schierhorn also played a hell of a game; have to give credit to him here. I was very disappointed in the officiating on Saturday. I though there were some very soft penalties call against UND, and I still don't get the delay of game call against Jost, which led to the first goal, but I was at the opposite end of the arena. I was surprised the officials called the penalty shot, but was more surprised at Boeser's attempt. Looked like he tried to go 5 hole, but didn't put anything on the shot. Boeser is obviously a solid choice to take the shot, but I would have liked to see Pogo, especially after he nailed it last season. *Side note, I don't have allergies, but if I did they would have been acting up with all the dust in the air at Mariucci. Those gopher fans must have dug way into the back of the closet to get there jerseys out for Saturday's game. The attendance definitely seemed better on Saturday, and they really were loud. Also, a great showing of sioux fans, but I really expected the arena to be close about 40% Sioux fans, which it was not. There haven't been many times in the last 10-12 years where I have though UND absolutely needs a sweep. Not just for points, but for morale. This weekend, a sweep would be highly beneficial, not just for the team, but for the fans. I would feel much better about our season taking full points from DU next weekend, and more importantly, playing a solid two games. Not time to panic by any means, but definitely a little uncomfortable after how the past two weekends have gone.

I agree, this is probably a pretty adequate response, especially if Josh handles everything like a man this week. Missing out on playoffs is probably really going to hurt for this kid. That is probably a pretty fair, yet firm, punishment.

So, without reading into this too much ... and assuming the conference switch happens. Would they already start playing a MVFC in the fall of '17? OR fall of '18?

Not going to disagree with that. I totally get the mean, aggressive edge. I was a wrestler, got have a little edge there as well, and I am sure the coaches will come up with an appropriate action. Hope they find a balance of being firm but fair. Ticks me off to see a kid resisting police (and I still don't condone the too young or too drunk excuse), but also need to look at the big picture; does he have an pattern of issues, are there other factors (as GeaxSioux has mentions, supplements/med reacting with alcohol, etc.), and how does he respond to the situation this week (If I were Seibel, I would be at the police station this morning to make a in person apology to the officers, probably one to the bouncers at Joe Blacks as well). If he is done for the year, and has to miss out on playoffs, I would think that would be a pretty impactful punishment on a kid. After digesting the new a bit, I think punishment needs to be firm, but you need to leave the door open for the kid to earn his way back. Frattin was a pretty good example ... kid got in trouble a few times, was dismissed, and rather than going pro, earned his way back onto the team. Hopefully something similar can happen here; not for the benefit of the team, but for the long term benefit of this kid.

This was my concern as well. Great to get rested and healthy, but sucks to be a little rusty heading into a playoff game.

Depends, how severe is the strike. Guy hits his gf, are you prepared to say, its ok, he still has too strikes? I agree on giving someone another chance for something really minor (minor in consumption). But resisting police is definitely beyond that. Heck we had kids dismissed from the team for a little weed. Like I said, I trust that Bubba will take care of this the right way. Whatever that is.

Even if you don't kick him off the team, maybe you bump him back to a walk on. I guess that is truly a decision for the coaches. I don't think this has anything to do with people needing a sense of superiority. Hell if it was my kid, he'd be far more worried about me that what kind of punishment the coaches dish out. Young and drunk is not an excuse. It can be an excuse for doing something dumb, like taking a beer out of a bar. Thats dumb. Fighting with bouncers and resisting the police is beyond that, I don't care if you are drunk or sober, old or young. If you didn't do anything wrong, then just follow the police's instructions and it'll all be over quickly. I think this could be grounds for dismissal from the team. Maybe a little more appropriate to say he is done for the year, and if he wants to play again, he needs to earn his spot back. I'll admit that while I think punishment should be strict, Bubba and crew are in a much better position to make that call.

Anyone know what we can expect for recruits this weekend against NAU?

Its sucks, but if it were santiago or reyes, I'd still want harsh punishment. I'd just be more disappointed in what we would lose on the field. I don't care who you are, what sport or position you play, I have more respect for the Blue.

Needs to sit for, at least, one game(IMO should be significantly more). can't say a slap on the wrist is ok for not cooperating with police. I also don't buy the drunk excuse. I've been blasted with the best of them, and I've made dumb mistakes, but even in my drunkest of moments, I would never fight with police or resist them. he'll I wouldn't be uncooperative with the bouncer. To what degree does that excuse work? fighting? resisting arrest? assault? rape? dui? at some point you need to be accountable for your choices. Kid could have caused a scene, calmed down and cooperated with police when they got there. Doesn't sound like that happened. Football, hockey, basketball ... seibel, boeser, santiago. I don't care ... but this needs to be handled the right way, and not based on name, team, success or anything else.

Leaving the bar with a beer is stupid, and would be grounds to sit for a game. Resisting, kicking and being a dick to police is grounds for dismissal. I liked Seibel on the team and he had a nice walk on story, but they need to set the precedent that this is completely unacceptable.

Would this also mean all games would be on espn for football? cuz that would be sweet. Roku espn app > eversports

I don't either. I'm good with stying in the big sky and I'm good with playing in the MVFC and Summit. They both have some ups and downs. Seeing as fans don't get a say on this I think we just let it play out, see what happens and cheer on the teams regardless.

Really nice road win. let's get home and get ready for a solid NAU team.

Can't let that happen

No that's frustrating, my feed has worked perfect today.

Damn, TD called back

Not flashy offensively, except for Santiago, but the team gets it done.

Jeez, step in the garage for 2 sec. and I come in to a defensive TD.

Would really like to know what is goin on with Santiago. hope it's precautionary and not too serious.

Cmon norberg

Santiago went down hard, and now another missed FG

INT!!! wish the camera had shown it though