UNDBIZ

Also, if you're going to base the decision on whether there is a direct profit from the investment, the government should probably get out of the business of making roads and maintaining parks.

I kinda doubt that number took into account the taxes paid by hotels, restaurants, and stores which exist and make money only because of the sports team and stadium. Should the Vikings leave, many bars and restaurants will close, hotels will see lower profits/possible losses, and sporting goods stores which have a focus on NFL apparel will shutter. The NFL is the most popular/profitable professional sport in the US right now, losing the Vikings would be huge for MSP and the state of Minnesota.

Well he should know that, he's one of them.

1. Not at UND. 2. How would you know???

If UND's offense has tight jerseys, then the opposing defense has a more difficult time grabbing/tackling the UND player. If UND's defense has tight jerseys, then the opposing offensive blockers have a more difficulty time grabbing/holding the UND player. UND doesn't play against itself, so it doesn't work out evenly for both sides. These are obvious valid reasons that tight jerseys are more functional. It's not rocket science.

Who gave this guy access to a computer??

You realize you're talking to an NDSU student/alum don't you?

Unfortunately, I think the people of ND will vote to retain the name, then the supreme court will find the law unconstitutional, then the constitutional amendment will be passed, then the Big Sky will remove UND (unless the legislature acts quickly with a 2/3 vote to undo the constitutional amendment).

Perhaps he should've devoted more time learning how to spell.... that way he could appear more professional.

Quit picking on me just because my values and opinions are different from any sane person's....

There are reasons why the Alumni Foundation didn't announce the press conferences until the morning of the press conferences. Had they wanted people to show up and show support they would've announced the upcoming press conferences a week beforehand. But no, they're press conferences, not pep rallies.

LakesDave is actually a goopher fan so it makes sense....

Can't believe you guys didn't catch that. The Nets have a certain assistant coach with a familial relationship with a certain potential UND recruit.....

I think they'll come around and accept UND eventually. In all reality these people have very few true convictions....

NTDP??

I noticed that too. No wonder he wanted the Mankato job....

Perhaps it's an "I don't like people giving Eades credit for my success" kind of thing??

WTF

And Big 10 teams, but that's no big deal....

penis envy

Especially with Measure 2 (abolition of property taxes) on the ballot. That one is going to bring in a LOT of people to vote.

Never underestimate the stubbornness of the people of North Dakota. Hopefully the alumni education campaign is well-run (it got off to a not-so-great start).

NDSU's finances are still a mess thanks to Chapman. That's why NDSU is crying every year screaming that they're going to have to shut down programs if the state doesn't give them more money.....

UND may never see the goophers again (outside of the playoffs) after this season.....