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I really don't see the benefit of adding Mankato. I acknowledge that it's a great program, but we already have two Minnesota teams. If we were to expand it should either be a d1 school, or a school that is in geographical proximity to Miami and Western Michigan. Planning for future opportunities, Mankato does nothing to make a start up FBS-type school want to join our conference. Additionally, I would a assume that Mankato is important for the stability of the WCHA, and what is good for the stability of the WCHA is good for us.

NO MORE WCHA SCHOOLS! Maybe BG or AF We should be patient and wait for an Iowa State or Oklahoma and try to pull ND back west at the same time. Could wait 10+ years with the current set up. No reason to water down the conference.

Seriously? Sorry for talking about college football... there is only so much to talk about concerning UND.

They probably aren't going to change anything. Fenton just wants to make sure that what they are doing currently is the best way to go about it. It's what any good commissioner would do.

the exclamation point!

You happy about that or something?

canada

Thanks. I like the way Pryor talks about the team. Anyone know what he's going to make $$?

http://m.undsports.com/mobile/ViewArticle.dbml?atclid=209466790& Troy Huff is blogging about his experience at the PIT, if anyone is interested.

Unacceptable to lose a coach in a lateral move like this, assuming money is the reason he left.

We would have gotten smoked. They're better than men and men is better than us - we were lucky yo be in that game. Union is legit.

Wow...

We should pay him more even though we don't have to? He isn't going anywhere so there is no benefit.

Is the Ralph having a viewing party? I'm guessing no since I haven't heard anything...

Anyone have a northstarhoops account? They just did a recruiting report for ngor

Ralph opening its doors? If so... there, otherwise hosting a viewing party on our amazing 32 inch LCD TV.

Maybe its because the game is normally over by then.

For the record, since everybody is bringing up lacrosse, adding the sport isn't what i was suggesting - thought the money would have a better roi if funneled into basketball and football. Those of you saying that there is a strong contingent of donating baseball alumni, do you have evidence to back this up? I would think that Kraft field would have a turf outfield by now if these guys donate a significant amount of money. HIGHLY doubt they donate enough money to offset the costs of baseball, so losing their revenue wouldn't even be a big deal...

Thanks Sicatoka!

More info on charter - email to students said charter-flight only would be $875. Guessing same option is available to non students.

Well I don't think they should drop Softball because the Big Sky offers it and because of title 9. Cratter/mk - I know it has been discussed but I couldn't find the thread! Thought was fresh on my mind due to the weather - it really is wishful thinking that UND baseball could be even semi-successful. I wouldn't mind lax if they did it at memorial, I think they could be very competitive, considering the talent in the Twin Cities and the fact that there are no D1 lax schools nearby. I would prefer they save the money for our current sports, however. Use it to pay a quality basketball coach. To the point of the thread, is there ANY chance that they will ever do this? Or should I just forget about it? edit: perhaps I should have just asked gfhockey what his goodol' boys have to say about it haha

As great of a sport baseball is, and for how terrible it would be for the current players, does anybody else think that UND should drop baseball? Being realistic, we just don't live in a geographic area that is conductive to fielding a competitive team. They can't even play here, period! UND has plenty of sports at the moment, and baseball isn't even sponsored by the Big Sky. Basketball and Football could certainly use the money... One important thing to think about - If we didn't already have a team, would there be any reason to add one? Answer is NO.

Just fill out the bus with 13-18 strippers! or don't you have enough money?

Maybe? LOL... enjoy Arizona for us, PLEASE.

Can't help but wonder what the TV ratings will be. Unfortunately there are 11 NHL games that night, including the wild.