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Seems clueless like that, doesn't he? Or perhaps he's just protecting player confidentiality and being stoic?

Yes. Can't get it right now.

It's attitudes such as this that have relegated UND men's basketball to a status of nothing; of course, the attitudes I'm referring to are those of the athletic department. UND men's basketball had a horrid season last season, and throughout Jones' years as UND MBB head coach, they have zero major wins. As far as I'm concerned, unless Jones proves something, expect nothing but crickets. I love college basketball and the University of North Dakota, but it's really hard for me to support Jones' below-average resume and his underachieving teams.

I'm feeling good about this one. Something to play for late in the season and coming off a bye week. University of North Dakota 31 University of Northern Colorado 21

If UND , along with their gift - the REA, don't make a conscious effort to market Saturday's important football game on Friday night, then I will lose a tremendous amount of hope. If UND can't recognize football for what it is - the most popular sport in America - and try to capitilze off of that, then they are beyond brainwashed. Use the damn video boards a couple times and advertise the game, making note of the playoff opportunity.

To your last two points: I also expect a nail-biter, but I am hoping for a UND blow out win. Bubba has yet to get one this year, and last season, UND's only blowout win was against UNC. Bubba and UND need to show their level of concentration and capability this weekend and get a comfortable win for once. UNC has not played well on the road; their last game on the road was also in a dome - against NAU; they got crushed 63-21. As for the second point, UND needs to do whatever they can to motivate students into supporting UND football, especially with how big this game is for the season. If UND athletics truthfully cares about UND football's potential first playoff berth (although I have my doubts with all the puckheads), they will rally behind the team and support the squad.

Committee won't consider the injuries. Its all about wins and losses, and who those wins came against. After this Saturday, playoff debate for UND better not be a moot point. I expect UND to get the job done at home. Let's respect Northern Colorado, but not fear them.

Avoid the disappointment, anticipate Fighting Hawks.

Which name do you suggest then? Please offer nickname alternatives to accompany your dissatisfaction with the current choices. Nevertheless, whatever you come up with, the majority never supported it and so here we are.

Everyone has a right to their own opinion, but my goodness, you'd swear by some comments that UND just announced they are dropping men's hockey. I honestly can understand the frustration because this entire fiasco has been frustrating, but with that said, its time to get a name and work with it. No one was able to produce a quality name, so, here we are. The nickname will be the Fighting Hawks, with a very slim chance of it becoming Roughriders. In both circumstances, its time to support the University of North Dakota and the direction we all have been forced to go. To continue to criticize the process yet offer no alternative solutions is just contentious, and for those who have offered solutions, they should understand how difficult it has been for the majority to accept them. Ultimately, UND needed a nickname. Yes, its unfortunate for all those coddled, entitled individuals (okay, not exactly...), but remaining nickname-less was not an option and the options that were given were as good as all the others. So, buy some damn Hawk shirts and keep going to games. Before you know it, if you REALLY ARE A SUPPORTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA, you'll be chanting "Fighting Hawks chants" and yelling "Go Hawks!" And if you absolutely wish to consciously abstain from that, then at least you'll be in attendance supporting UND athletics, albeit irritable and disputable.

Perhaps some believe the synthesized logo will be worthwhile, even if it is unknown at this point. The NCAA is not going to reject or even comment on a well thought-out "hawks" logo, so long as it refrains from Native American imagery.

So, the other universities that have "bird" nicknames are childish and/or have immature fan bases? UND is no more privileged than: Air Force Falcons Ball State Cardinals Boston College Eagles Bowling Green Falcons Eastern Michigan Eagles Florida Atlantic Owls Georgia Southern Eagles Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Louisville Cardinals Miami (OH) Redhawks Oregon Ducks Rick Owls South Carolina Gamecocks Southern Miss Golden Eagles Temple Owls Yes, there are a lot of "bird-related" nicknames, but most of the schools have identifiable logos and, most importantly, do just fine with their athletics. UND can do just fine with marketing and promotions as the Fighting Hawks. Furthermore, UND can be successful on the field, ice, and court as the Fighting Hawks.

If the PC police or PETA can't appreciate nature, then they can get the hell out of North Dakota and refocus their attention elsewhere.

Well, apparently a rumored hawks logo has promoted the "fighting hawks" nickname enough to where it has majority support; thus, it seems that "cool" hawk logos are possible.

Not going to happen. It will be what 99% of people think when they hear the word "hawk"

Nevertheless, the lesson here is that the new logo carries just as much weight - if not more - as the actual nickname itself. With that in mind, either Roughriders or Fighting Hawks can be "unique" if the subsequent logo is well-made and appealing.

Exactly. If the UND Fighting Hawks have a neat new logo that looks "cool", I can see plenty of new UND apparel getting worn real quickly...

They seem to represent the entitled population who want "this or nothing". I for one have changed by mind according to the beliefs of THE VOTERS. The majority has spoken; thus, I will get on board and move on. Go UND!

Ha ...of course, you could also say that the bottom 2 were so distant from the top choice, that we DONT need another vote...

Although it will take a little over a week to become official, let's all embrace the obvious. How about them University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks? Go Hawks!

It's certainly a possibility. With Portland State and Montana State as UND's two ranked FCS wins, the resume could fade fast as both of those teams looked poor yesterday.

I do not agree with that. Yes, the Big Sky officiating is poor, but that doesn't mean replay is the reason. Last weekend, against Montana State, UND had a crucial call overturned due to replay. Replay is used all over college football, and the way I see it, it is about time that FCS football and the Big Sky Conference implement it.

Northern Arizona now blowing out #4 Eastern Washington... 38-14 with 12:48 remaining in the 4th quarter

Northern Arizona now leading #4 Eastern Washington 31-14 in the 4th quarter. With UNC, SUU, Montana, and likely NAU all winning today, UND's playoff chances were hurt. Each BSC team that UND is competing with in terms of a playoff spot won today....

Wow. Idaho State chokes and Montana wins in OT 33-27. Idaho State lined up for an OT field goal attempt to win the game but they completely falter under pressure and snap the ball too high, Griz pick it up and then return it for the game winning touchdown! Both Portland State and Idaho State lost heart-breakers today, and they were the two teams who, with wins, would've helped out UND. Also, SUU beat Montana State in Bozeman. NAU is also beating Eastern Washington.... Lot of teams starting to pile up records similar to UND, which is not good for UND's playoff chances.