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Red River was co champs in 1977, champs in 1987, champs in 1997, champs in 2007. I see a pattern here. Is there any doubt who wins it this year?!!

Not sure anyone can look at those numbers and not come to the conclusion that Womens hockey needs to go. You would have to cut at least 4 of the sports lited here to come up with the number that UND must cut. This is a no brainer.

What are the requirements in the vote by the Presidents to add a school to the conference, full member and affiliate. Does it need to be unanimous, a certain percent, or a simple majority?

Looks like he mentioned in his blog when Notre Dame joined. https://frankthetank.me/2016/03/22/big-ten-adds-notre-dame-for-hockey/ "Hockey fans that might be pushing for a powerhouse hockey program like North Dakota to join the Big Ten are engaging in the classic behavior of thinking like a fan instead of a university president. The academic, market and demographic needs of the conference are completely different than on-the-ice considerations. I’m sure the Big Ten would be very open to the top hockey schools in New England, such as Boston University and/or Boston College, but that is more driven by the league’s interest in the Boston market than competitiveness."

This weekends game against Weber is huge. If we win, we have a half game lead on the conference and the tiebreak. Looking at both UND's and Weber's schedule, I definitely think it favors UND down the stretch. After Weber, UND will have games @UNC and Sac St. and Portland St at home. Those teams are currently in 10th, 7th, and 8th respectively in the conference. Weber will be @EWU, @idaho, and Montana and Mt St. at home. Those teams are currently 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th respectively in the conference. I really think that UND can win its last 3 game, especially since 2 are at home. Weber finishes the season playing the 5 of the top 6 teams in the conference. Sure they are currently 1, but that is still a brutal stretch. Saturdays game is huge!!

Forgot about that. I guess it would be unprecedented in the world of college hockey. I still don't think that UND would ever be voted out of the BTHC if another B1G started hockey.

http://www.startribune.com/p-j-fleck-is-fast-and-furious-with-scholarship-offers-outside-of-minnesota/414033273/ Fleck made 134 offers for the MN recruiting class of 2018. ZERO from the state of Minnesota. Hard to believe their wasn't 1 kid from Minnesota that he wanted. Crazy. Looks like Minnesota is prime for the pickin for some quality recruits!!

In the history of college hockey, has a school ever been "ejected" from the current conference they are in? If UND joined the BTHC and all of a sudden Nebraska started a program and joined the conference, it would be a very unprecedented move by the B1G to kick a member out for the sole reason of "we don't need you anymore."

So what does she want? Get every student at UND to come to the Ralph and have Kennedy up there with a giant chalkboard and have people yell out their ideas for how they think UND should handle the budge cuts and then somehow have everyone agree on a plan?!!

That would be a pretty good final. However, I would much rather see UND beat Denver in the semis and Duluth for the Championship!!

Hey...hey guys....can I get in on this?!!

1.3 Million you say? What is the budget for WH again?

If the B1G wants an 8th team, I really don't see a team other than UND that would even have a chance of getting an invite. The BTHC really has no other option if they want to make it an 8 team league IMO. And UND needs to be aware of this when negotiating any deal. It's not a big bargaining chip, but it is something.

Any bird logo that has an Indian headdress was never going to be considered. Just a sad attempt to make it similar to the Sioux logo.

The problem with what he is doing is he specifically designed this logo to be a potential logo for UND. This logo came out before the official Fighting HAwks logo was released. This is America and he has the right to start a business and sell merchandise. If people are willing to buy it, good for him. (Yeah Capitalism). But I can still question his motive and criticize him for that. As I said before, UND is trying to build a new brand. You will start to see the Fighting Hawks more and more. It will start to show up on jerseys, center court/ice/field at games, on buildings, etc. Having one brand and symbol to market is the smart strategy. Especially when it is a new logo. A secondary logo is probably a good idea, I don't expect UND to add one for a long time.

On the Prairie Apparel (AKA creators of the fake Hawk logo) http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/4218775-stengls-signature-travel-celebrates-25-years "This is about North Dakota Pride." Umm....Ok Matt. Whatever you say!

UND joins the BTHC, ASU joins the NCHC. Both conferences will then be at an even 8. Problem solved!!

Goon states that UND would "immediately vilified as blowing up the NCHC." That may be true. But if St Cloud St. or Dulth were given an invite to join the BTHC, they would jump at the opportunity!! Sure it would tick off NCHC fan basses. But UND needs to do what is best for UND and its hockey program. Worrying about how other schools are gonna react shouldn't be the issue.

Goon isn't convinced http://thesportsdaily.com/goonsworld-blog/und-isnt-going-to-the-big-ten/

Run the ball, stop the run. If you can do that you will be successful at every level. UND is good at both and getting better. And I don't see that changing.

"UND is never gonna get an invite to join the Big Sky" "UND is never gonna get an invite to join the MVFC" Never say never!!! (or "isn't" in your case)

I'd take Penn St over any 2 seed in the bracket. Their record is good, but their SOS is very weak. Haven't really beat anyone. Bulldoh/Hawk regional final with a trip to the FF on the line in the Scheels Center would be insane!!

Because he is at NDSU. Didn't you know that every recruit,current player, coach, trainer, water boy is the absolute best in the FCS! Haven't you been beaten over the head with "facts" from Bison fans over the years about all this?!

Late to the party, but thanks for coming. The "shoved down our throats" and "why can't we just be North Dakota" argument as been discuses and beaten into the ground for months/years. All of your nickname answers can be summed up here. Hope you got some time!! http://forum.siouxsports.com/forum/2-und-nickname/

The outdoor game in Omaha was cool, but deffinitely not a fan of playing in a baseball stadium. Sight lines are awful. While I am not sure if UND wants to do another outdoor game, I think one at Soldier Field would be cool. B1G did a couple games there a few years back. Viewing is much better than a baseball setup. They could do a B1G/NCHC challenge type of event. Make it two games. IMO, ideal matchups would be something like Miami v. Notre Dame and then UND v Michigan. 1 ticket gets you into both games. Chicago is a great city and fans would definitely travel there.