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Don't be a moron. You don't think Bohl did the same kind of thing? It is part of why the Bison were so successful. Yes, they had talent; but more so, they had a mentality that they could beat anyone. It is why they were so successful against FBS competition on the road. Mentality is HUGE.

I don't think anyone is arguing who the better team actually is, but the better team does not always win. Even Bison fans should know that. Of course NDSU are the favorites, why wouldn't they be, after the past 4 seasons, but if this is such a throwaway game, then why waste your time discussing it. You're really gonne spend you time on here making jokes about a coach who has been here 1 year, and shown improvement? Makes no sense. wanna laugh at Muss? go for it, we'll join in. The game is played on the field, because crazy things happen. I'm not saying UND will win, but they are rebuilding under a new coach. I am more concerned with seeing legitimate competition and development to know we are trending in the right direction. UND wins - I'll be ecstatic UND loses a close one - I'll be happy (though I don't care for more victories) UND gets routed 50-0 - I'll be very dissappointed On paper, I see this as a Bison victory by at least 14 On the field, I see this being a much closer game. Bubba is changing the mentality of this program, which was much needed after the last coach. Talent is certainly on the rise; but there are still some gaping holes. If UND is going to win, this will have to be a low scoring game. I don't see our offense having a great improvement over last season, but maybe we will be surprise; I know the defensive improvement surprised me last season. One thing we should all be able to agree on: I can't wait for football season, and can't wait for this game.

Back in High School, during a pep rallies Seniors would always throw them at the Freshman. Usually by sticking a bouncy ball into the condom, then chucking it. Waste of condoms; and like you said, not exactly the first thing I think of when I hear Roughriders.

Well that could definitely kills some of the homecoming spirit. Regardless of the outcome, there will be some upset folks. My Personal Rankings 1/2: North Dakota - Still my favorite 1/2: NoDaks - Basically another way of using just North Dakota 3: Roughriders - Far and away, the best Non-North Dakota option (As far as I am concerned North Dakota/NoDaks/Roughriders should be the top three.) 4: North Stars - ND is not the North Star state, but this gets ranked here by default (just look at the next three options). I would still take North Stars over Fighting Stars or Green Stars. 5: Fighting Hawks - Don't like it, but its better than Green Hawks or Sundogs 6: Green Hawks - Don't like it but its better than Sundogs (In no way shape or form should Sundogs be an option going forward. It should have been eliminated from the initial suggestion list.) 7: Sun Dogs - No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No!

So what is the next step here? Is there a date set for the next action? Do we know if that action is for the committee to narrow the list further, or put it up for a vote? Do we have any additional information on how the vote will be conducted, and if it will be limited to a certain group, or open to ALL? This process is really dragging out, and I'm not totally understanding why?

I'm starting to get nervous about the lack of chatter on any additional FBS transfers at the RB and CB postions; given that it is almost July. Not because I think that FBS transfers are always the answer, but because we NEED depth at those positions or we could end up relying heavily on Freshman. Any rumors or chatter out there?

Can't really blame them; if roles were reversed Sioux fans would be very happy about being mentioned in that light too. Realistic of not. Truth is they deserve to at least be in the conversation, purely based on success. Reality is conference alignment is much more heavily based on money than success.

^^This

Sorry to correct you, but I believe there is a millenial version on Saved by the Bell coming out and then needed a new Mr. Belding.

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Is there a date scheduled for when we can expect to see this list cut to 3? At that point does the final vote still go to the "public"? Beyond that, is there a rough date by when they would actually implement the name? By this football season? hockey season? Middle of a season? Next Year?

Completely agree

What a joke, that C had Wade Murphy's name all over it.

Like a new on-campus football stadium? Lets do it.

I get what you are saying, but Chewey makes a solid point, that they would be identifying as a State, not a tribe. your are simply disecting the state name to support your own initiative. Then again, there is the clarification of "no nickname", making the argument of "North Dakota" involving a tribal name even less relevant. Real question here is, "Is remaining The University of North Dakota acceptable to the NCAA?" If the NCAA and UND answer that questions publicly, we can drop the majority of this debate and come to a conscensus. If "UND" is acceptable, then it really comes down to a vote, and I see it doing very well. Keep in mind that there have been no great polls to show conscensus. They have all been directed towards different crowds. A real vote would involve a much broader group. If "UND" is not acceptable, then we drop a big fight. At this point I see the "UND" crowd being split between NoDaks and Roughriders. With Roughriders already having so much steam, I see this winning in a popular vote.

*Shakes head

Come on folks, I keep waiting to hear for any more potential at RB and CB?!?! Nothing .... Crickets .... Bueller.....?

Didn't realize that. Still hate Stars.

I've already stated my complete displeasure with North Stars, but would still take that over Sun Dogs. It would be one of the worst nickname concepts in the NCAA.

Doing it for that sole intent is a bad idea, Yes. If it was a different name that made sense, then go for it; but being the Northstars, when we are not the Northstar state, just makes us look dumb, and completely incapable of coming up with our own name. Just Stars, could not be more boring; and Stars is not on the list, Northstars is. For the record I agree, Roughriders, but I do still like North Dakota or NoDaks.

Comments on the Star Tribune article are already blowing up on the consideration of the use of North Stars. Further proof how stupid it is. Great name, but not for a North Dakota team.

Roughriders or North Dakota/NoDaks

This would be awful

Agree with all of this. Still like the ideas of North Dakota or NoDaks, but this just does look like it is going to happen. No Hawks for me. No Kumbahyas for me North Stars would be cool, if we were in East Grand Forks Roughriders has a good sound, with some really cool logo potential. Cavalary should have been in the mix. This committe just keeps showing how stupid they are and KG should be banned from any University committee moving forward.

Chill buddy, I was say in general. Not saying that EVERYONE who likes North Dakota, like NoDaks.