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The Heraldo discusses some possible AD candidates: http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/4345162-national-search-underway-next-und-ad One name on this list that raises a red flag with me is Jody Hodgson. I am afraid we would go back to a hockey-only mentality with Hodgson in charge of the Athletic Department. Which is what some (special emphasis on some) people around here want. I don't know if Dave St. Peter knows enough about intercollegiate athletics. His management experience is a plus, however. I think the best choices on the above list are Josh Morton, Dale Lennon and Josh Fenton.

Agree with this or not, I think Tom Miller makes a solid case that this retirement was not voluntary: http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/4345174-tom-miller-not-buying-it Things that make you go hmm.

I believe Rumors Bar & Grill also runs buses to the games.

Heck, I might have trouble getting my a$$ up for a 12:30pm kickoff.

We would end up being the Red Headed Stepchild of the B1G. They would take us to get to 8 teams, then treat us like dirt while they kiss Notre Dame's Irish a$$. And I just don't see them making the move worth our while in terms of $$$$$ and TV coverage.

Don't bother trying to decipher his delirious rantings. The planet he lives on hasn't been discovered yet.

Why not? We would have a solid chance of beating them. And an FBS win is an FBS win.

That's the problem, I don't see the snobs in the B1G agreeing to make it worth our while from a monetary standpoint.

Which means the idea is DOA.

Well, my birthdate is May 13th, so putting down 43 is inaccurate. Boy, am I anally retentive!

I am 43+ and I feel the same way. So many great games, so many great moments. The rivalry goes beyond the coaches and players to the fan base and even the media on both sides.

So you think everything is a zero-sum game? Elevating FB and MBB will NOT cause problems for hockey. #falsechoices #redherrings

That would be a B1G Mistake (pun intended).

The Buck Stops with the President. Not the AD.

My point is that the delay in moving up was caused by Kupchella, as he was in charge at the time.

To be fair to Roger, Kupchella was the President when we decided not to move up with the XDSUs. The final decision was his, not Roger's.

I would applaud that. #replacerudolph

This had better not be an announcement that they are raising money for something (they are ALWAYS raising money for something).

Not being in the same conference takes some of the flavor away.

Some people want the glee clubs like Fall Creek to do it every single home game. No thank you, I like Lindquist.

UND-Minnesota is as mean and nasty as it gets. I don't care what anyone says.

The point is that Hakstol took many healthy, loaded teams to the Frozen Four and had an abysmal 1-7 record. That is totally different than what FB is dealing with right now.

2002 was an injury-plagued year that ended 5-6. 2005 was a great season ruined by us blowing a 19-0 4th quarter lead vs. Omaha in the Alerus Center and losing 20-19. And then having to watch Grand Valley Freaking State win it all again. It was almost more than I could stomach. In contrast, 2001, 2003 and 2004 were great years.

You are right, we are promoting those programs more than we used to. And that is a great thing. I just don't want to have a great hockey program and mediocre D-I programs. I don't think Kennedy will allow that to happen.

I just think people are frustrated and anxious to have a winner in the Alerus Center again. They think of the period between 2001 and 2005 and the powerhouse teams we had and all the noise and chaos we would unleash on our opponents. And they are sick and tired of hearing about NDSU 24/7/365. And I don't blame them for that. I feel the same way. But if we step back as fans and give Bubba and company more time to build the team and program they want to build, it will make this season a little easier to swallow. Good things come to those who wait. And they will come to us. #daybyday