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Too many passes around the net, more shots needed.

Not a goal. Hit the crossbar and went straight down, where Elliot covered it up. So close..... Great effort by Oshie, though.

Another low scoring game. Lammy can't afford to let a soft one in.

If you really believe that a team can win a national championship playing every single playoff game on the road, you are kidding yourself (especially in the region we are in). Is it possible? Sure, nothing is totally impossible. Is is likely? No way. Both years we made it to Florence (2001 and 2003) we were at home for the playoffs (all three games). In 2004, we had most of our games on the road and lost in the semifinals. That year, we beat Grand Valley State at the Alerus. I don't think we would have won if it had been at Lubbers Field. Dale Lennon always talks about how important it is to get a high playoff seed so you can host games. Being at home for the playoffs is more important in football than in any other sport. You can have some of your games on the road and get to Florence, but the deeper you get in the playoffs, the tougher the teams are and the tougher it is to win on the road. I know that Northern Colorado won back-to-back National Titles playing a lot of road games in 1996 and 1997, but they had at least some games at home. And I think they were more of the exception rather than the rule. Remember, this is not hockey, where tournament games are at regional sites. Being on the road for every playoff game means no national title. You can disagree if you want, but that is my take on it. I was merely spectulating on Manke's injury; Hammer made it sound really bad when he was sacked to end the game. I am glad he is all right. As for the rest of our schedule, Duluth at home will be tough. St. Cloud on the road (I don't care how much they are struggling) will be tough and South Dakota at home will be tough. With Manke back in two weeks (we are off next week), we'll have a good shot of running the table. Today's loss wasn't a backbreaker, just very disappointing. GO SIOUX!!!

Okay, so you were right once in your life! Everything else will be gravy from now on! Good for you! Now Beat It, Troll!

Man, after what just went down in Omaha, I really want a sweep in Madison! If Elliot is "hot" tonight, I am going to be PO'ed. GO SIOUX, GET OUT THE BROOMS!!!

Pending a possible injunction against the NCAA in court, that could change. If we can't get it overturned, we can kiss any hopes of winning it all goodbye. If we lose another game before the playoffs, we won't be hosting any games anyway. And if Manke is out for the year after today, I think that's a very strong possibility.

And later that season, the Mavs lost three straight to end the season and the Sioux won the National Championship. Like I said above, let them have this one. When it counts late in the year, these guys don't get it done.

Agree with you on the 4th and goal. Omaha went for it early on 4th and goal and made it. UND has had success doing that this season, but didn't even try. Lennon is too conservative sometimes. I think on the road, in a place you haven't won in since 1995, you have to take risks like that. They didn't. If we had went for it on 4th and goal and failed and lost the game, it would have been easier to swallow than this.

Omaha treats this game like the Super Bowl instead of just another game. When it comes playoff time, the Mavs don't get it done. They are a regular season team only. Let them have this one. We'll see who has the last laugh.

Time for Danny FreUND?

Manke sacked at 1 yard line. Ballgame over. UNO 21 UND 20 Reed Manke hurt. A really bad day so far in Sioux country, time to focus on Sioux-Badgers tonight.

Sioux first down on 10 yard line. 16.7 seconds left. Manke spikes ball, 2nd down. Mussman needs to dig deep into the playbook.

Omaha puttering around, trying to decide what to do. Might go for it on 4th down so we can't block a kick.

No, but the odds are stacked against us. We'll have to hope for a field goal and a big return by Dressler or Chappell.

This doesn't ruin the season, but it will make it much harder to get the playoff seeding we want. At least Omaha chokes whenever they make the playoffs.

Sorry, this is Omaha. There are no smiles when you lose to those guys.

First down Omaha. Sioux 17 yard line. Ballgame. Kiss that #1 Regional Ranking Goodbye!

Timeout Sioux. 2:11 to play. 3rd and 5. Ballgame coming up, one way or another. COME ON DEFENSE!!! Timeout by UNO.

Sioux will have to start using timeouts pretty soon. And there is no 2 minute warning in College.

First down Omaha. 3:16 left. Need a miracle.

4:24 left. Omaha eating the clock. Have to stop them now or it's over.

Pass incomplete. Flag on UND, automatic first down Omaha! That could do it.

3rd and long now. Time to bring the dogs!!!

Holding on Omaha (Drive Killer! )