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I've got the same 3 in the FF, but UMD continuing the NCHC tourney champ struggles in the first round of NCAAs against the lowly Ohio St.

I know Hooker visits local schools (others may as well, just haven't noticed it being tweeted, etc.) and I remember seeing the majority of the bball team at football games. Bubba has really breathed new life into the entire athletic department though, in my opinion anyway.

You wanted Jones fire 3 months ago and now you want to pay him more than Bubba?!? I expect a 3 year extension with a base around $140,000

Dropping WIH will most certainly bring Title IX scrutiny and probably a lawsuit. The success of such a lawsuit will depend on how well UND explains its decisions. Based on all the time spent considering what to drop and bringing in a Title IX consultant, it seems UND will have its ducks in a row.

http://blogs.und.edu/und-today/2017/03/brands-of-confusion/

http://siouxfb.areavoices.com/2017/03/21/random-hawk-happenings/

Whoa, there's a game scheduled which doesn't feature Montana or Montana State. How'd that get on there?!?!?

It is cool that UND gets to host NCAA playoff games....

Most state contracts go through June 30.

Faison got a big extension from Kelley and is paid more than enough.

Ah that makes sense. I'm watching with no audio.

What the f was Vanderbilt's strategy there?

He's a Mankato fan anyway.

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They don't like it? Just replace them with college players who are willing to play. Easy.

Is Ladue still very much in the learning stages, or could he be given an actual sport to cover? It just doesn't make sense to have the same person stretching to cover the 2 biggest sports in America. Let Wigness keep the 2 ladies' revenue sports if it suits him.

Wasn't aware of his history, just seems he cares more about MBB than FB, so I left him with that. Switch the names Powell and Wigness if you're more comfortable with it. Is this a touchy subject for you or do you just not come across well in written comments?

I've also heard the REA/UND is making moves to guarantee there won't be any conflicts with the High School state tourney. So we're going to increase WIH expenses by moving them to a rented facility? Hopefully REA is able to book more concerts, weddings, etc. for a net gain.

2026, perhaps?

North Dakota state university would be our arch rival. Ndsu and sdsu both moved up to D1 around 5 years before UND and UND just completed its transition to D1 in 2012. That's probably why you didn't hear much about the Dakota schools prior to the past several years. They're both in the Summit Conference while UND is in the Big Sky, where we'd probably claim Weber St and Montana as rivals, though they may not claim us. We'll be joining the other Dakota's in the Summit beginning with the 2018-19 season. As for nicknames, UND was one of the schools that got hammered by the ncaa around a decade ago for having a Native American nickname, the Fighting Sioux. We fought the ncaa for several years and eventually conceded defeat in 2012, as we were having issues in our transition to D1 due to the nickname saga. The Fighting Hawks name was selected a little over a year ago and is slowly gaining steam, though the vast majority of the fan base still prefers Sioux. UND, North Dakota, Nodak, Fighting Sioux, and Fighting Hawks are all acceptable, though some will throw a tantrum if you refer to us as Fighting Hawks.

UND has primarily played man defense this year. If we play any zone at all, I would expect to just mix it in on occasion trying to catch AZ off-guard. Starting bigs include Bernstine, a 6'8" forward who is fairly athletic and Avants, a 6'7" forward who plays bigger than he is, though that's not saying a lot. Avants is more athletic than most expect looking at him, though again, he won't be much compared to what AZ is probably used to. We have Shanks usually coming off the bench at 7'0", but he isn't real athletic and usually gets in foul trouble pretty quickly. Also a 6'6" forward in Collins off the bench who is decent on D, but minimal threat on O. Our guards, Hooker, Baldwin, Crandall, and Seales, are the real threat to you guys. If they're hot from 3, we'll give you a scare. Those 8 are likely the only ones who will see the court, barring foul trouble or a major blowout. Will usually have 3 guards and 2 bigs playing at a time. Edit: And welcome to the board!

No mention of source of funds. Regardless, good to see the university spending toward the future.

Could a logo be coming to the 50 yard line?