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While talking to a Bison fan in my family, I had to listen about how the Bison will have yet another nationally televised game on ESPN and how much of a recruiting advantage that is. Which got me thinking, how much of a recruiting advantage is it? Obviously having national exposure will help get the word out about a school and they are going to be seen as a successful program since they are in the playoffs and playing on ESPN. But are high school kids and FBS transfers surfing the TV stations on a Friday or Saturday to see what FCS schools are playing on TV when making their decision to where they will go to school and play college football? There are many factors that go into a kids decision on where to play college football. National exposure is a big one, but it is not the only one and maybe not necessarily the most important. These recruits look at all sorts of variables. Coaching staff, facilities, college campus, programs that they could major in, location. All these things come into play when picking a college. So while playing a game on national television will deffinitely send a message to recruits that you are a successful program, but I don't think it is the end all decision maker for a kid picking where to play college football. So what is the biggest recruiting advantage that coaches use?

Don't feed the Trolls!!!

Winnipeg has all the good Air Force names. (Bombers, Jets). What's left....Airmen?!!

One of the many things that made the Fighting Sioux name great and why people took pride in it was th fact that it was original., No other University had it. So when people said "Fighting Sioux" you knew what University you were referring too. Pickeing a generic name will end that sense of pride we all had with the old name. I ma all about selecting a new name at this point....but if it's on this list, I don't want it. Might be a tall task, but originality, IMO, is important. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_college_sports_team_nicknames

Let's just say that UND still wants to remember its history with having the Sioux name and wants to choose a name that honors that. What are the chances of the Standing Rock and Spirit Lake tribes suggesting and getting behind a name that is part of their heritage and that they felt would be appropriate for UND to use as a nickname. Obviously anything relating to Sioux or any names given to their people they will not support (at least at SR). But let's say they came up with a native american symbol, animal, name, etc that they fully supported and put it in writing and awarded it to UND. There would be no way that the NCAA could say that a name picked by native american tribes in the state could be deemed hostile and abbusive. I thnk that this option should at least be considered.

I think the difference in the game will be our bench v. their bench. I think this is where UND has the upper hand. We will be able to rotate more guys in (especially in the back court) and will wear them down in the second half. I espect a close game, but I think we will pull away at the end.

  That was a question on the survey. Who whould be in the slection process. Sioux tribe members were an option. Who knows. There may be Sioux symbol, animal, etc name that no one has thought of that they may suggest that would be suitable for a new name. If we can't be the Sioux anymore, what better way to honor the legacy of the old name by selecting a name that has a Sioux origin.

Don't bring a knife to a gun fight......A Roughrider will beat a Knight in a shootout every time!! http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports-prep-sports/boys-hockey-riders-nip-knights-shootout-3631227

Where have you been the last 8 years?? Welcome to the real world!

5 Championships in the past 10 years....I don't think they went anywhere!!!

No name was an option of the survey only because they knew people would want to express that opinion. Does anyone actually think that UND will not select a new name and just be North Dakota?

First step in selecting a new name is informing people that "Fighting Sioux", "Sioux", or no name at all are NOT an option. People need to realize that a new name IS going to be selected. Once people finally realize that and accept that, the process can finally begin moving forward.

Prediction: Minnesota - 79 UND - 62

Stereotyping an entire group based on one person's opinion? That never happens in todays society!!

4-2 Friday 5-1 Saturday Stick salute time for the Sioux!!

Late reply, but school A was Michigan State. But Duluth and Sconi probably have similar results.

Let's compare 2 schools over the past 10 years: In the past 10 years, School A has 1 leaugue tournament Championsip, 4 playoff appearances, 1 Frozen Four, and 1 National Championship. In the past 10 years, School B has 2 league championships, 4 tournament championships, 10 playoff appearences, 6 Frozen Four's, and 1 runner up. So I guess you can debate which school has had more success in those 10 years, and if the one Natty trumps all. But, IMO, Shool B has had more sustained success over those years. And that is a bigger feat than 1 season flash in the pan.

So what would you rather have. A coach who year in and year out is one of the top teams in the country and legitimately competing for a National title every year or have a team that makes the playoffs every 3 years or so? We have made the playoffs every single year Hak has been here. If his job is in question, that every coach in the country should be considered on the hot seat.

Runningback may be the biggest thing that the team needs to adress. Shaugs and Simmons should be back, but getting a stud FBS transfer would be huge. Bubba has shown that he is commited to the running game. Controlling the ball and having long sustained posessions is a formula that works. Also, if they can establish that solid running game, it make it so much weasier for the passing game. I honeslty think that Studrud will be the starter next year week 1. I don't think Molberg will be close to healty by then and I think that the coaches really like Studsrud's athleticism over Bartels. an offseason and spring and fall ball will really benifit Studsrud and help himfeel more confortable back there.

It all starts with defense. Give your offense a chance to win the game. Didn't have may of those opportunites last year. This year was a different story. Our defense will only get better next year. Our offense can only get better with guys returning from injury.

Where did you see that??!!

I would be very surprised is Molberg was ready by the start of next season. Achilles injuries take a long time to heal. I think it's gonna be Bartels and Studrud competing for the starting job.

Just remember....you can't spell SUCKS without S U!!

Fighting Fleishkeuchla!!

Anyone who wantes to take the survey, you can do it online here. https://und.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0jhb4eGxd7pRXmZ