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Have you seen any library renderings? Always loved the big study room there. Hopefully they add a coffee shop.

I've thought this ever since the announcement. LOVE the other enhancements though.

I think cheaping out and paying Jones such a low wage was the right move. He wasn't worth more, as demonstrated by his move to be an assistant at Illinois State. UND also didn't have to buy out his contract, and Jones may have stayed if he was paid more. With the new coach, hopefully things improve. ESPECIALLY for the assistants pool. Assistants can't be leaving every single year. Edit: I also kind of regret being so down on Jones, when he was put into a position where he had to coach with one hand tied behind his back. Low assistants salary pool, few home D1 non conf games, probably terrible travel accommodations, and tons of travel in general while in the Big Sky.

Really? Even after her obnoxious statements about not donating as long as Kennedy is president? Now that she has her way, she better not have drug his name through the mud, made UND look bad, and discourage other donors, only to NOT donate when he is finally gone. I'd agree with you if she didn't go to the press multiple times to complain about him in public.

No, but now she is going to open up her pocket book! Actually NVM. She said she wouldn't donate as long as he was president. Also, what she didn't say, but thought, was that she still won't donate even after he leaves.

The hockey budget doesn't hinder the budget of other programs, because they make money. The REA budget is what kills the non hockey sports. Instead of using REA profits and investing in other programs/improving emberassing coaching salaries, an Iconic scoreboard is getting replaced. What would 2 million dollars do for the football and basketball teams? That is how much the REA's share of the new scoreboard cost, money that otherwise would flow back to UND. Between these two options, where would the athletic department see a greater return on investment? And just a reminder, the RAE operates as a non profit to benefit UND Athletics.

Oliveira presser at winnipeg. Answer at 8:45 is interesting. Super excited for him. https://www.pscp.tv/Wpg_BlueBombers/1BRKjvabpvVKw?t=8m33s

Guessing it's partly due to title 9 issues. It's more than just MBB that we would have to raise money for. But again, that's another guess. Email Chaves or Alex Heinert - they have a weekly podcast to discuss this type of stuff.

No not KEM. But the people who run it as their day job. Most of the current issues that UND faces with the Ralph are because the AD doesn't have the power to make capital budgeting decisions, and the AD doesn't receive the profit that the REA generates. Both would change and the people over there every day can stick to day to day operations. They can still be part of the decision making processes, but not much really needs to change aside from accounting issues.

Can the people currently managing it just continue to due so under new ownership? I wouldn't want them to leave if a firm is hired to run it.

They should start an player-owned league and pay themselves the big bucks that they "deserve".

Not posting this to bash anyone, but this is factual. Roc Thomas was sentenced to probation for MJ possession. Probably won't get kicked off the team because of this, but if he's a borderline player anyways, and if the coaches care about character at all, maybe this will make it "easier" for a rookie to land a spot on the practice squad at RB. https://www.twincities.com/2019/05/01/vikings-roc-thomas-sentenced-felony-marijuana/

Agree. But we NEED a coach with a personality. Someone who can rally the fans and market the program like Bubba has. That will always help the fundraisers.

Wouldn't blame him there.

Thanks. Thought that was how many that were on board so far for some reason.

All schools need to be on board with this, right? Can't see SJU voting to kick out their biggest rival. So long alumni fan interest and donors.... goodbye exposure from playing St. Thomas every year and huge games played at Target Field and Allianz. The only way UST leaves the MIAC is if St. Johns goes with, or UST just says screw it, and decides to move on regardless. They aren't getting booted. (Just my prediction, I may be wrong and I don't proclaim to know everything.)

https://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/columns/4605464-mike-jacobs-playing-catch-college-funding What do you guys think of the most recent budget? Good for UND?

Get a life man. Very emberrasing for you.

He gonna be the only one?

There sure is a lot of "hate" in that group. Do they even know why they don't like him? Or did someone just tell them that he's a Nazi and they ran with it?

LOL, when we went there a few years ago it was definitely pretty bad on the way into town... I remember that I had read about the stink on this message board, but never thought it would actually be as bad as it was! Luckily, I don't remember smelling it on campus. I think it smelled worse than dogshit - more like rotting flesh. Kind of like the smell in South St. Paul... times about 20.

I'd take that. UNC was the only football away game that I've been to and it was great. Amazing weather, cheap and easy to get to, and we could stay in Denver. Probably an easier trip than the drive up to Grand Forks, actually. Plus I hear there is this guy that hosts an awesome tailgate... gotta go back for that.

The upcoming schedules are also great with most of the non conf games being against big sky teams. Fans will actually know who they are! Don't forget we have a home and home lined up with Montana down the road as well. Attendance is going to be great starting int 2020.

Not sure why you quoted me - I didn't say or imply that.

What did you expect? I hope you're happy with whoever we get after your nonstop bashing of Kennedy.