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So should I buy the new jersey this year or wait for next year when they may switch to Adidas?!

You can complain about it, or accept it and move on. Most are choosing the latter.

Long overdue, but very glad they are taking it seriously. Football is a big time college sport and needs to be treated as such. Including UND. Looking forward to the improvements. #bubbabrand

2 RB's on the pre season all conference team. Both from UND, neither named Johanneson. Yeah, I think we will have a pretty good running game this year!!

Adidas joining in on the fun! http://youtu.be/Vj6meQG6JmY

So Scouting Insiders doesn't think Gubrud or Reyes are top 15 players in the FCS this year? Ummm...OK

But technically not a true "affiliate member" like Cal Poly and UC Davis as they can still win the conference championship and get the autobid. So basically an affiliate member with none of the benefits. We get to play a Big Sky schedule, but that's about it. We will be the Notre Dame of the FCS for 2 years!!

So kind of off topic, but I an trying to figure out how it's gonna work for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. We will be playing a Big Sky schedule but technically UND will be an Independent those 2 years. We can't win the conference or get the playoff autobid, I get that. But, how does that work for teams playing us? Are those "conference games"? Since we aren't in the Big Sky and are classified as an independent, do our games against Big Sky teams count as conference games for the schools playing us? For example, when Montana St plays us in 2018 and say they win, does it count as a conference win? Or will they technically only have 7 conference games that year. If that is the case, there will be 8 teams with only 7 conference games for those 2 years and 6 with 8 conference games. Unless I am getting bad information, but the most recent article by undsports.com is why I am wondering these things? http://www.undsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13500&ATCLID=211649292 " The Fighting Hawks' 2017 Big Sky campaign will be their final one as the reigning league champions will transition to an Independent status for 2018 and 2019" I guess I was under the impression that UND would be an "Affiliate member" of the Big Sky but could not win a Big Sky Championship like other affiliate members UC Davis and Cal Poly. But if they are technically classified as an Independent, that is going to cause issues in the Big Sky as far as conference records go. Just curios. Hopefully someone can provide some clarification!

For those living in the Twin Cities.....Beer, Burger, and Bacon Fest at Canterbury Park!! 50+ breweries on hand giving out samples!! Plus burgers, bacon, and live horse racing all from the infield at Canterbury. http://www.canterburypark.com/events/beer-burger-and-bacon-fest/

If this is true, my bet would be Jake Brandt.

Maybe change their name to the Warrriors.....as in Social Justice Warriors!!!

Not sure why they would be too upset. Did they really install a cooling system for the only use to be for the Frozen Faceoff? Most likely not. Well, now they can compete with the X to get Disney on ice in their building now!!

I guess that is legit. When is the contract expected to be signed)

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There....is that better?!!

Investing in the marketing of your school and athletic department happens literally at every college and univerity in America. Especially in cases like UND where you are completely re branding your athletic logo and name. The key here is that this initiative is an investment. Buy spending money now to properly market the new name and logo, they are hoping to cash in later via merchandise sales and advertising revenue. I get it. You don't like the new name and logo. But can you really be that upset that UND is trying to market their product?

You mean the 39 yd TD reception by Harden? Or the 43 yd TD reception by Harden? Or are you talking about the 32 yd TD reception by Harden with 12 seconds left to win the game?!! Or one of the 42 completions by Hanson? Or maybe one of his 5 TD's en route to a record breaking 660 yards passing?!! Man, that was one hell of a game!!!

USF's A.D. Josh Snyder already gave his stance via text message to KWSN. "No, I cannot imagine USF going D1, certainly not anytime soon," Snyder said. "It would cost us at least $10M more per year and probably $20M-plus in facility improvements to be competitive." That isn't on the table at all. "If football was dropped like Omaha it would be more realistic, but that isn't an option at USF."

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**Add - Goalpost being paraded around the field after the game

The issue with the Fighting Sioux name was never about obtaining a trademark. Which is what this court ruling was all about. UND had and still does have full legal right to the Fighting Sioux trademark. The issue with the Sioux name was all about the NCAA, a private organization, and their feeling towards a members nickname and their ability to sanction that member school. The only option that UND would even have a chance for is claim the NCAA discriminated against them based on the their nickname. Even the little chance of that ever happening is not going to get UND to go back and unretire the Fighting Sioux name.

UNC - I'd take them for the Summit, but what about football? Does the MVFC want to go to 12? UMKC - get them back. I have a feeling that travel costs for playing in the WAC may force their hand. Augustana - No thanks. They barely qualify as a d2 school. Don't think they can afford the move up. Also, no place for football. UMD/MSU-Mankato - The only D1 school currently in Minnesota is the UofM. There are powers that be that intend to keep it that way for a long time.

So with be LED lighting, does this mean they can go back to turning off he lights for he intel? I would think so. Aound system was long overdue. I am glad to hear the Alerus is starting to take UND football game day more seriously.

You aren't gonna sign a coach to a 2 year deal. Schools do it all the time for recruiting purposes.

3 Dark Horse Candidates for the FCS National Title in 2017 https://athlonsports.com/college-football/three-dark-horse-candidates-fcs-national-title-2017