fightingsioux4life

Would this have anything to do with all the drama at Texas A&M surrounding their spoiled-rotten sophomore QB? Is that why they wouldn't do their show from the site of what is arguably the game of the week in FBS (Alabama at Texas A&M)? Just a theory.

Relax. The NCHC had to start someplace. As the league gets established (and it won't take long), it will have more leverage in the future to negotiate a better deal. Give it time, it will work out in the long run.

Well, I surpassed 3500 posts a couple of days ago.

You must have voted for Ross Perot in 1992!

I agree with you, but some people don't like any critical comments about any aspect of our teams.

This is what I am concerned about. What if a large number of people do this? We need to figure out how to increase exposure and generate enough revenues to pay our Division I bar tab.

I agree with you. But some people will insist that exposure isn't as important as you and I think it is.

Okay, gotcha.

I wasn't referring to Gopher fans; most of them hate the BTHC. I was referring to the people that think the BTHC is going to dominate college hockey just because of BTN. That depends on the quality of product being put on the ice. Will this conference be solid top to bottom? Or will there be two or three good teams and three or four bad teams?

Hello #1 overall draft pick. Hello a real franchise quarterback.

Yeah and I think they overachieved a little last season. They also are transitioning from older guys to younger guys on defense, which always involves some growing pains. I would not be surprised if they took a step back this season. But, like the Lions this year, they will bounce back next year. As for the QB situation, I think it might be time to start looking for another prospect to groom for the job. I am beginning to think Ponder isn't up for it.

But listening to some people brag up BTN, you would think they don't need ESPN for "marketing". But that isn't the case, is it? And yes, I am anti-BTHC. The BTHC is most responsible for the cannibalizing of the WCHA and what was once the best conference tournament in the country.

As are we! We've been waiting a long time to have quality programs like yours come into our house. You making the trip or watching at home?

Why are they giving ESPN their money? I thought the freaking BTN was the end all and be all of sports networks? I thought the freaking BTN was going to rule the world? Guess not.

Not if he wears another team's colors. Nothing personal against the kid, but I am a fan of (the team formerly known as) the Fighting Sioux and that is it. That means the fewer yards a player like Zenner gets, the better. Although I do respect any football player who can balance football and pre-med academics. I was never that ambitious as a student. As for the Gophers missing out on him, some kids are late bloomers and slip through the cracks. That is probably how Digger Anderson ended up in Grand Forks.

The 1994 Potato Bowl. A hot, sunny day. We turned it over 5 times and still almost pulled off the win. Bouman scored on the final play of the game as the clock ran out. You could have heard a pin drop in that place.

I am looking forward to the day when we talk about our players being great instead of everybody freaking else. And that goes double for you, "Milquetoast" Mike Berg. There was a time when our D made embarrassing other team's "stars" a regular occurrence. I can't wait until we get back to that.

Cassel led the Patriots to a good season after Brady went down in Game 1 in 2008. That is more than Ponder has ever accomplished.

Thanks for reminding us that it could, indeed, be worse.

*Yawn* Back to the NFL for me.

Four things: 1) Ponder must be benched. I'll take my chances with Matt Cassel from this point forward. 2) Some of the young guys on defense need to step up and make some plays. The Lions did whatever they wanted on offense the entire freaking game. That cannot continue next week at the Bears. 3) AP is the same old AP.......a.k.a. "Awesome"! 4) I would not be surprised if the Vikes take a step back this year. Last year's 10-6 record was unexpected with such a young team, as I think they overachieved a little bit. This year, teams won't take them lightly (like I think the 49ers did last year in the Dome) and the 1st and 2nd year guys will get the best from every team in the league. If Spielman keeps drafting well and signing free agents to fill any gaping holes (like Greg Jennings), the team should continue to improve and I believe will be a championship contender in a couple of years. Still loyal and still bleeding purple! Skol Vikings!!!

Thank you for the kind remarks. We are very happy with the Big Sky conference and believe it is a good, long-term home for our programs. We also are proud to be associated with top-notch schools like Montana and Montana State. Don't be a stranger on this forum, feel free to opine on whatever we are griping about!

I worry about the same thing when I see it in the Heraldo (not as much as it used to be, but still happens too much for my taste). I honestly don't want the PC police to latch onto this and start promoting "Green and White" as the "non-offensive choice to promote more diversity" or whatever garbage they might come up with. I think the sooner they start the winnowing down process of potential names, the sooner this becomes nothing more than a sideshow distraction.