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sounds smart to me

31 UND 20 PSU I think Portland St had a strong showing against WSU, but beating the Idaho St then a bad D2 school doesn't say a ton. It means this program could be really good, or still somewhat unproven. Either way, I think these are two very similar teams, but I think UND will come out on top, taking yet another step forward with our program.

I don't care who owns it, I think its ugly.

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Yeah, haven't been a fan since I saw it. True, it almost definitely would not be the logo, though I wouldn't put it past the school to try to purchase it from the blackhawks (considering there was talk about purchasing the North Star name). Regardless, I won't be voting for Fighting Hawks. I'll be going for either Nodaks or Roughriders.

That logo is hideous. This entire process has been a debacle, but if UND could have made even one small improvement to this final vote (other than including just North Dakota) it would have been to provide some logo ideas for each of the nickname. That could go a long way in swaying or changing a person's vote.

Not a fan of this logo at all! I don't disagree with bring in the same artist, but I really dislike that particular logo. Too many colors taking up too much of the logo. Just not appealing to me.

Take some tips from NDSU. My in-laws say that their tailgating used to be horrible. They wanted it to be like UNDs was. Now NDSUs tailgating has taken off (yes all the winning helps) but it also managed well. Sounds like UND's is going the wrong way. Take some notes from NDSU's tailgating, and Win games! I still say bring it back to campus too.

Don't forget that playing outdoors can affect recruiting. Hard to win some of the recruiting battles when you are trying to tell a kid he could be playing in below zero temps.

I actually think you stay in the Betty, and add some seats. I know they use a lot of that open space for practice, but I'd rather see some permanent seat go in each of the ends. I'm not a fan of basketball in the Ralph. Too big and too empty.

Yes, we are extremely spoiled. Have to remember than these types of things revolve around dominant winning programs that generate revenue. Like it or not, this is a money game. Winning in football and basketball will help. Can we replicate a football stadium from the Ralph? Probably not, unless we get some huge donors. But if they do decide to put football on campus, they should certainly strive to make it similar. The Ralph is phenomenal, and was built the right way. Would be awesome to have a football stadium of that caliber. I know basketball needs attention to, but the Betty is a very nice place. I wish they didn't have those tacky temporary bleachers behind each end though.

Its been a while since I have been up to GF, but I assume that where they have that outdoor field is still a parking lot, correct? What a cool place to setup tailgating. Right off of University, right near the fraternities. Would be a great central spot for the homecoming parade to end. I remember being in the parade at homecoming, which was always fun, but then it just ended and everyone had to drive over to Alerus. Would be fun to just have everything on campus.

Not a bad point. I do think the natural light suggestions that some people have made would be a big improvement too. Walking around the concourse isn't very inviting, compare that to walking the concourse at the Ralph. Not saying the Alerus needs to match the Ralph, but they could close the gap a bit.

Fighting Sioux was deemed unacceptable by the NCAA, which is why we are in this cluster#$%! North Dakota was not, I don't think there was anything wrong with having it on the ballot given the overwhelming support for it. What the committee, and President Kelly, did by removing the option, was piss off a lot of people and make the transition process even more difficult on the school. People don't like feeling forced into something. I, for one, would have voted for North Dakota, but had North Dakota been on the ballot and lost the vote then I would have gladly moved on. What really sucks, is not even having the chance to put your vote out there. Though, as I said, nothing will put it back on the ballot at this point, so arguing about North Dakota is pretty irrelevant.

Let's face it, Ralph spoiled us with facilities.

I think the obvious and most realistic consensus is that the team needs to win, the seat will get filled, the energy will go up. The stadium still needs some tweaks and improvements, but it is not a bad facility overall. I don't personally care for the design, but that is personal preference. That being said, if UND could secure funding to build a nice on campus stadium, would anyone really turn that down? (Assuming it is enclosed; I can't imagine the school would ever build an open air stadium). Maybe its a ways off OR maybe between donors, school fees, and state funds its not too far off. Either way, it would certainly be a nice addition to the program and the campus.

last I hward he was still a few weeks away. I'm sure they want him 100% over risking reinjury. He will be valuable when we play MT and MT St

I believe this is what you were mentioning: http://grandforkslife.blogspot.com/2007/12/und-is-planning-for-future.html

Yeah, forgot about him. Maybe they figure he'll be a better contributor with a year under his belt. I'm actually surprise they pulled as many shirts as they have (especially at RB), given that we aren't exactly supposed to be a top tier team. Granted, if Bubba thinks he can compete with those guys in, then who am I to argue. Glad to see us winning.

Any other potential redshirts being pulled this year? I would think we are done, but any other potentials?

Nice write up! Thank God hockey is back!

Facilities are certainly not the only factor to a program's success, but the DO help. I love UND hockey, and they typically generate a ton of money to take care of themselves, but there are other sports on campus. The school even did a nice job with the Betty for Basketball. Would love to see football on campus.

Yep, unfortunately these types of projection usually leak information to at least stir rumor. haven't heard any chatter about stadium type project for a while. The IPF is great, and I don't want to get too greedy, but getting a legitimate, on-campus, stadium would be a really nice facilities investment for the program.

Agreed, now if a Ralph like donor wanted to pay for it, I'd be happy to see it happen. That being said, I completely agree, a campus stadium would be better, it would be less windy, tailgating would be better, and I just see it being a better experience. Not saying the school should just go commit to dropping that much money on a stadium, but maybe at some point in the future. What was the cost of the IPF? Phase 1 and Phase 2? Just curious how much that cost in comparison to a stadium (which I would have to imagine would be, at least, 80 myn (and that number could be way way off)

I really see Portland state as being a tough game, but I think they are definitely ranked pretty high given who they have played. It was tweeted that UND is the number 1 rushing defense and Portland St. is the number 2, with (i think) a 2 yard differential. BUT we have also play 1 extra game AND Portland state has played a D2 team. As someone else mentioned, there may be a little bit of fools gold in Portland St. Not saying they won't be tough, but they are certainly beatable.