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Yeah there is but the man is a complete and utter idiot when it comes to running anything to do with sports. Maybe he should stay in his office and focus on academics and let Roger Thomas run the athletic department side of the equation. I mean really who gives a rip what the students say in the stands. The arena atmosphere this season sucks period and Chuck has played a big part in pacifying this place... Maybe personally you like the passive sit on your hands atmosphere, that

I am not sure what you use to decide if a person is a disapointment. However, 21 points in 25 games is not a disapointment in my book.

Roger Thomas is a stand up guy Kup-Cake is an empty suit. The man is not there. I think maybe a few people in the Alumni need to educate him again about REA and what it brings to the community as well as the University.

Same with us in 302. We need a guy like the Vikings hired from the Houston Oilers to go around and rev up the crowd. If it on the big screen people seem to cheer. Lets get that out there. The every one up and stand up and cheer seems to help. Also you can't hear the band very well from 302, so maybe that needs to be address. However, the piped in music is drowning out the students cheers.

I just think Blais might be trying to send them a message to play better so we don't crash down the stretch when the games mean a lot, like in a regional game when it is one and done. If you watched the movie Miracle, you will see that Herbie told his players he was their coach and not their friend. Everything that he did was for a reason, most of which were very successful. Blais was a student of Brooks while he was a player at the UofM so there maybe some simularities to his method. Herbie was very successfull in his coaching methods and Blais has been too. I have to go with the coach here.

I wonder if Toby K (Kavolavog, I not sure of the spelling) is still out there willing to coach for the Sioux goaltenders. Actually Toby did some coaching the year after he graduated If I am not mistaken. Blais also said that he had the ability to pass on the skills to young goaltenders. Maybe a person that is an ex-goaltender completing his studies could be of some help to the coach. I know Bob Mason worked with Adam Hauser on a volunteer basis.

Actually this past weekend there were a lot of messages being sent. Canady is probably not playing because he has a tendancy to take stupid penalties. Blaiser also basically said that in the pre-game on Friday. Smaby not playing much is also a message, play my way or sit on the bench or in the stands. Pripich and Hale not playing on Friday was probably also a message, same as the last player. I am not sure what Blais is doing with Massen. I would expect probably closer to the playoff if the 4th line doesn't produce your going to see the best three lines of forwards playing. Just my HMO.

I got a sick feeling in my stomach when I heard that UMD was sweeping the Gophers because UND is now in a war for the top spot in the league. If they keep one of the two tops spots they will be ok though...

I heard that JP Parise only asked that JPar get a chance to make the team, and I think that Blaiser has done this, and JPar has performed well. For some to suggest that JPar is only there because of Zach is a flimsy argument. I think that JPar will be at UND because he has proved himself to be a decent goalie and has the talent to compet at this level. Let the SSM boys keep coming I have enjoyed watching them play this season.

I guess we need to give WPOS some rube cred then. The boys seemed a little harsh on the radio on Monday anyways. I wounder is PA even stayed to watch the game or not. PA isn't what I would call the most knowledgeable hockey fan anyways.

I suppose we could call over to the REA/WDAZ and find out if both games are going to be on this weekend. I suppose if the rumor about the game not being on in Duluth on WDIO is true that would make sense on why the game is not listed as being on, since this game means so much to the final WCHA standings. Whew...

I don't see it happening that way. To suggest that JPar is here only because he is the brother of Zach is rediculous. JPar has shown he belongs in the mix and I feel he has played better than Brandt this season.

Thanks for updating me on that I have not watched WDAZ on a Friday night for a long time.

PA was kind of tough on the boys today singling out WPOS, I thought it was kind of funny. PA mentioned the POI Gang too.

Maybe we should post the email address of WDAZ's sports department and start flooding them with emails, you know the type were we make them feel guilty for not showing the game. I mean really can anyone even tell me what shows are on WDAZ on Friday night? I sure as heck can't. Maybe have a few of us write the OPED of the Herald and flood them with why isnt' the game on Friday as well as REA. Just a thought.

Seemed that UMD uses the DECC's shortcomings as a modern rink to their best advantage also. I can't remember seeing so many same team player collisions as during the line changes this weekend. Looked like LA traffic jam for a while. Again, UMD the better team, UND better watch out, the Dogs are hot, and they are not the cheap ball park ones either.... WPoS

Its not over until we say its over. Lets not jump ship just yet. UND still probably has a good a shot to win the McNaughten as the Bull Dogs. Just my HMO. I think Blaiser will have the team ready to play this week and next week.

Thats rediculous, both games should be on Television no question. Maybe we need to flood WDAZ with Email about televising the games.

Can you elaborate on this situation. Disagreement with Blaiser over Sievebieda?

Trolling along...

Hum, that is an interesting match up. I like it. I think the Gophers would prevail but they would probably be beat up for the Final Five. Hum, I like it more and more.

I suppose the next thing they will do is take the beer out of the arena. Tonights game could only be watched by sucking down a couple of cold one. I thought the letter they place on all the seats last night was Busch League. What a way to start the weekend.

I was thinking more to the effect of getting the ears of the money/power brokers at UND. Money talks... Maybe talk to the Alumni assocation they are the ones that count. This past weekend the arena was pretty passive. Not too intimidating if you ask me.

DAR, Your post seems to have more of a silver lining to it. Time to get serious for UND. Blais needs to tell his players losing is not an option. Keep the faith...

Trying to put a positive spin on things UND is still number one in the PWR rankings, and second in the KRACH rankings. UND is also only one point out of first place, I also think UND can still win the Mcnaughten Anchor, I am not so sure we want it, although another WCHA banner would look good hanging in the rafters. UMD has to play C.C. next weekend and have the harder of the schedules the rest of the way. I am still thinking UND goes 5-1 down the stretch. If UND stays in the top three they will be fine. Another positve not UND is 5-4-1 the last 10 although not stellar it is not too bad either.