Tiggsy

Changing sigs and avatars is one thing. That has been going on for quite a while to the sites most loyal users and doesn't affect what you actually are posting. But no, I don't believe you about the posts. No reason to change those and it would accomplish nothing unless you are talking about changing something in a quote. That is also a very common message board gag (FYP - fixed your post). I will not ask about it because I'm positive it didn't happen like that and you don't care if I believe you. Besides if it was that long ago I question recalling the details correctly. I'm sorry you feel wronged and are totally within your right to not go back. But don't expect someone like me not to defend against an accusation like that. EDIT: Sorry to everyone else. I'll stop harping on this now. See you in next years NCAAs... if you get far enough to face us again.

Maybe, but what will I do at work without these places? Actually work? Perish the thought. EDIT: The lockout of new users is done only during the NCAA tourney, not during rivalry weeks. This is a standard practice that has been in place for years and widely publicized on the site before it happens.

If that did actually happen, the only thing I could possibly think of is if it was way over the offensive line. Then it might be deleted. I very seriously doubt it was changed. I'd be interested in this as well. Pretty serious charge being made against a message board admin. They lock threads to cool things off, they don't change posts. Details? There are plenty of people who would defend any user if this actually happened. Still not sure I believe you.

Fair enough. Didn't pick up on that. We're not alone in rationalizing after a loss. Look at how many posters think UND would have beaten or at least played better then we did. Easy to do that when there's no way to really know.

That was my whole original point, so of course it was correct. Wow, where have I ever said we were happy about it? Where are you guys getting this? But better to at least have a shot at the title than not at all, and better to bring home some hardware (even if it's not the big one) than none. Why is this so difficult to understand? Ask Michigan fans about that.

Yeah... Miami and CC were really imposing this year too. Oh wait, you didn't win the cup this year.

Again, not falling back on it at all that. Simply pointing it out because the whole banner thing was brought up and it is still an impressive accomplishment. You said that it's okay to be proud of it too, so which is it? We've been there before too. But I will say it is more to fall back on then UND has this year. Clever. I'll give you that one. Even though it was downgraded to a "disturbance" according to the media.

Exactly. We're no SCSU. Conference titles don't mean anything anymore? I thought that was typically what UND did... win the regular season title and flame out in the playoffs. Again, you're welcome for not allowing UND to play in the championship and potentially lose. I was simply responding to the statement MafiaMan made about it being our goal to raise banners. Which we did. I actually said that obviously we wanted to raise a bigger one, but if that was being as a rip on us, it was quite misplaced. I guess everyone seemed to forget about our regular season title.

We still raised a banner. Mission accomplished. EDIT: sort of... obviously we wanted to raise a bigger banner but if that is the criteria, we did do it. Why even take that chance of the seniors not pulling out the big game? Union was riding a huge streak and knocking off top opponents. Too much of a risk for your team to handle a loss. You're welcome for not having to deal with it.

I guess we did you a favor then, so you didn't have to face a red hot Union team and risk losing in an even more high profile game. If that's your story you should be thanking us, not ripping us.

Not sure what you're getting at here. Are you trying to say it's not good to be second place and better to not even have made the final game? How do you get to that point. Rather be second that 4th, so not too tough for me to deal with.

Only thing I took from that post is 2nd place > um.. what place were you again? Any tips for us how to handle losing in big games, since you guys have so much experience in doing so?

You mean like a tube top or something?

This is a big reason why he's so popular. Because you guys hate him so much.

Miami? Having not seem them play much this year I have to wonder how this is possible given this past season.

As an engineer I do appreciate Siouxman's calculations, but I'm going to go with a more qualitative, general approach. Not too many people live in ND (relatively speaking). Especially those who want to play D1 hockey.

Now you can't say I haven't helped out around here.

Well, I can see I stirred up a few things, so I'll respond to a few of my favorites. Maybe that did have something to do with it but my point still stands. You guys brought it up that it was the loudest game played there, and that's sad to me if enough of you think that's true. I hope it's not. I remember one year WI was playing a regional at Mariucci and heavily favored but ended up losing. I enjoyed that game and there were plenty of MN fans around cheering against WI. But I would never call it the loudest game played. Plenty of big games involving the Gophers were much louder. I'll give you the WJC games as pretty good exceptions. Country does trump school in almost every situation. I'm not sure how me being here does anything but show pride in my team. I'm defending my team and making points about them. Besides I'm sure enough of you out there are enjoying taking shots at me because I'm here. See the next quote as an example. There's not much of a point responding to this but I still will just for fun. And I will refrain from resorting to a cheap personal shot like that. Rip my team all you want, fine. No need to take it to that level. How is my posting here before a big game not showing my Gopher pride? Why does it matter where I graduated from? I'm a fan and that is all that matters And just for the record, even though me saying this is completely pointless in this conversation... University of Minnesota alum, 2000

so my rooting for FSU is the same as the loudest REA has ever been was in a game NOT being played by UND? Not even close. you can cheer against the gophers all you want but why is the loudest game at REA not a UND game? I have pride in my team first. Rooting against other teams is ALWAYS second and have never been that invested in a game not including the Gophers. So good for you in not having a point.

I don't think we mind. I mean I was cheering for FSU last week. To me, this shows that pride in your own team is trumped by hate for us. That doesn't seem right, but hey... to each their own I guess. It's more important to UND fans that we lose than if you win. Yeah, I think you're good calling out a link on your own team's board with your opinion. Post it on USCHO? Then maybe it's trolling, but still completely okay to do.

The sad part here is freely admitting the loudest the Ralph has ever been was at a game not involving the UND ______.

You're right. We should just shake hands and.... wait! Nevermind.

It was mentioned in passing quickly in the article. Maybe it was one idiot guy that he was sitting next to. But I seriously doubt it "rang through the X" at all. I would have believed something using the word "sucks" but not explicitives catching on.

Heart won't get you much. Look at Robert Morris. They had plenty of heart but didn't make it. I am curious as to what makes Wilcox , the Hobey finalist (who we all know won't likely win but he's still in the final 10), inferior in your opinion. If it was any other team than UND maybe you'd have an argument about expecting to win by showing up. That's the theory about what happened in the B1G. But obviously it didn't happen at the regionals and this is the frozen 4. Everyone should know nothing at this point is easy.

My thoughts exactly. Can't think Union has a big fanbase outside of the immediate vicinity of the school.