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As much as it seems that we should point out that the big schools like Florida State got a pass on the hostile and abusive charge, I don't think it will do our cause any good to point out abuses by other schools like this one. Its not the UND alumni and students that are the problem - its the derogatory comments by others (like some of the Bison faithful on this and other boards like AGS) that have to be considered hostile to native americans. Any action that sanctions negative imagery toward native americans, be it by other schools who got a pass or schools that UND faces (or faced) on the field, should be challenged, not used as an excuse that we should get to have our nickname too..

Great Post! Why is Mr Faison so scheduling challenged? Its not like there is any lack of really good choices for out of conference games? The Sioux should be playing schools like NDSU, USD, SDSU, UNI.

Case in point - NCAA Hockey Frozen Four semifinals

The Dakotas - has a nice ring to it

did you mean MVFC?

Although they will vehemently deny it in public, many Bison fans are secretly wishing this is true. The will not admit it, since the Sioux got there first and they are in the MVFC, which fits their needs, but they envy the Sioux's position as members of the Big Sky. They would be great travel partners for basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, etc, however, but in my humble no-insights opinion, its ok that the schools have gone their separate ways. If NDSU ever came to their senses and admitted out loud what they are thinking but afraid to admit, it would be great to rekindle the Sioux-Bison rivalry within the Big Sky.

The other possibility is that the BSC is waiting to see if Sacramento, Portland or someone else goes to the WAC. If Sac went Wac-y, that would leave the BSC with 10/12. Unlikely, however, since Sac & Cal Davis probably embrace being conference foes and the WAC being in the unstable position it presently is...

The best way for this rivalry to resume is in the FCS playoffs. NDSU has reached it, the Sioux will, hopefully sooner rather than later (looking at the upcoming BSC schedule, it will definitely have to be earned). When this happens, it won't take Faison & Taylor finally agreeing and it will be very emotional.

yep. Idaho too - this year. That's what I meant - what's wrong with these games? Even if UND ends up staying off the sanctions list, what's the big deal about playing Minnesota & Wisconsin when you are only going to have 1 FBS/BCS game a year anyway?

This idea should be investigated. It is a decent solution. Not that having to play the Bison is as big a deal as it seemed a year ago, playing them every other year, and alternating with the SD schools would also be palatable - as in NDSU (in 2013), then USD (2014), then NDSU (2015), then SDSU (2016), then NDSU (2017), USD (2018), NDSU (2019), SDSU (2020), etc... downside there would be the home/away alternation would result in two years in a row on the road. Also wonder why all the hand wringing over Minnesota, Wisconsin & Iowa - what's wrong with Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa State, Missouri or even Idaho and Wyoming, for that matter?

Unfortunately, HowBoutThemBison, it is people like you with your derogatory mouth (or in this particular case, keyboard) that make the Sioux nickname any kind of a problem. You come on this fan board and spew your venom about Native Americans. I am not surprised at your high negative rep count in only a month an a half with the garbage you are posting. I asked earlier if "the dad" is lakesbison, but with the type of posts that have been coming from you recently, I am beginning to wonder if lakes has come on with a different moniker. You can now take your venom and go to your rivals' boards at USD and SDSU. It continues to surprise me how active you are on the SiouxSports board and I have to wonder what is your obsession with the Sioux and why don't you spend your time on the boards of the teams that NDSU will actually be facing on the field?

Yes, I did read this piece, and several others that do not sound as if they support the nickname. If anything, those previous pieces were more in support of retiring the nickname.

just had a tangental thought occur, maybe all of you would like to comment... Since the white man did not defeat the Sioux on the Little Bighorn battlefield, but with their paper-pushing lies (Wounded Knee notwithstanding)... The proud passion and strength of the Sioux people is being carried on by the proud men and women who wear the Sioux name and logo for the University of North Dakota today. So many hate being reminded that the Sioux nation was undaunted by the white man and the Sioux athletic teams are likewise undaunted by the NCAA and are also strong and unified on the athletic field. This is especially true for those who claim the symbol of the buffalo as their name on the athletic fields, where the tradition of the Sioux victories over the roaming Bison will continue.

Since when is Mr Omdahl considered a vocal supporter of the nickname?

So, is "the dad" Lakesbison? You are starting to sound like him. I know, I know... stop playing with the trolls, it just encourages them.

You're right! fixed it

Here is a picture from the EWU board... Eastern Washington Eagles Not too much of a story behind it. Once upon a time a brave bison wandered too far West. He didn't survive. The end. likin' the Big Sky more every day!

good point!

What ever became of the rumors about BSC Commish Fullerton and NBC over the acquisition of Versus Channel and it becoming NBC Sports Channel? I seem to remember something going around that the Big Sky might get some exposure through that...

The Sioux beat Lamar 31-6 last year IIRC. The same Lamar that is teetering on the doorstep of the WAC. I still like the Big Sky, but the WAC will rise again - they have before.

One way for this home playoff in football not to matter is to jump all the way to FBS. That won't help women's BB or women's hockey, bowl games are not under the rule of the NCAA. The Big Sky is a great opportunity, but those of you who are bemoaning the loss of home football playoffs should maybe push to get the Sioux into the WAC, I hear they are desperately looking for members and can only dream of getting schools with as good a name as UND. before you crucify me, this is a joke (not the part about the WAC needing to get schools like UND)

Actually, I believe the NCAA is not telling UND that they have to change to name. The NCAA is telling UND that they will not be allowed to host NCAA playoff games if the "hostile and abusive" nickname remains or wear the logo on their uniforms in the postseason. I think the state should challenge the "hostile and abusive" label. That's why the support of people like Archie Fool Bear, Eunice Davidson, the Spirit Lake Tribe and the people of Standing Rock is so important. Claiming that the nickname is hostile and abusive should be the prerogative of the Sioux people, not the NCAA (a bunch of mostly white people).

also only heard part of the interview, but was so impressed with Mr. Fool Bear's passion and eloquence. Would also like to extend my sympathies to him and his family on the death of his brother.

In an interview on KXMB last night, Rep RaeAnn Kelsch suggested it is time to have a statewide vote on the nickname & give the Sioux County (Standing Rock) people a voice. She is right. Bring on the referendum. If there is any hope of getting the NCAA to listen going forward, it is going to have to start with the voice of the Sioux people.