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We are on the same page. Someone said that UND has done plenty to make sure it is known that the games will be on ESPN3/+. I was just pointing out why there may be some confusion, because I completely disagree with that. I just don't think it's too much to ask that UND updates it's website after changing conferences 2+ years ago. Looks like they updated the streaming section within the past hour. I also messaged Wigness and he was very responsive.

He's seriously talented and will make it to a national network someday IMO. Pretty incredible how he can call basketball, hockey, and football, all so well.

Does anyone know what MVFC TV is? It's listed under the Youngstown and Missouri state games on our schedule, but I can't find any information on it on UND's website. I clicked on the "watch" tab, on the homepage, and looked at the television section, and the television section still has 2018/2019 season information, and it lists UND football games on Pluto TV still. https://fightinghawks.com/news/2018/6/22/785161.aspx Under "WatchESPN", football isn't included. Edit: From the "watch" section, the "streaming" button takes you to the same outdated information as above. On UND's website, the section "current broadcast schedule" also does not list streaming as an option https://fightinghawks.com/coverage.aspx Edit: pretty sure the "UND Insider 24/7" page is broken: "Whoops! This embed is misconfigured. (Developers: Please check your browser console for more information)" https://fightinghawks.com/sports/2018/11/28/und-insider-24-7.aspx?path=general Under the watch tab, "UND Insider" is listed twice, and both links take you to the same page. Fighting Hawks Daily is also listed under the watch tab even though they stopped posting new episodes in December, and Sit Down and Cheer is still listed despite not having a new episode in over a year. Under 'Mobile Apps", Pluto TV: "Pluto TV will air all home and away conference football, volleyball, and men's and women's basketball games." and WatchESPN: "All home volleyball and basketball games along with a select number of away conference games will be available on ESPN3 and ESPN+ on the WatchESPN platform." Both sections are completely wrong or have incorrect or contradictory info. Basically nothing on UND's website is up to date.

I think its a fair criticism when UND should be trying to build its fan base. The schedule doesn't say ESPN3/+ to let people know that it will at least be on one of those services, and the game notes imply that there is no streaming option: "For the first time since Nov. 30, 2019, North Dakota football is set to take the field against Southern Illinois on Saturday afternoon from the Alerus Center. Fans can watch the contest on MidcoSN with Alex Heinert and Ryan Kasowski on the call or tune into the Home of Economy Radio Network with Jack Michaels and Tom Dosch." Fans who are indiferent arent going to look any deeper than that. Its UND's responsibility to get the word out - its called marketing.

I may be off topic if you guys are strictly speaking about actions towards refs, but youth teams will develop a mob-like mentality if they dont have a decent coach. Kids viewpoints can change (during gameplay) to where the opposing team is evil - no longer human almost, as they are too young to really have any perspective on life and they get caught up in their emotions. Kids also see old time hockey fights and play games like NHL Hits and they want to do the same thing, because its fun. Like other kids, youth hockey players are still learning right from wrong. Crazy hockey parents egging them on from the stands doesnt help either, but it all comes down to having accountability from parents and coaches, and if there isn't any things like this happen. Some fighting between youth teems should be expected, but not accepted, imo. There are always just bad apples as well - I played with one in hs that got arrested for assaulting a ref during a game in Fargo. Kid was just wired wrong.

Soooo is there going to be un update?

Don't know why they choose not to include espn streaming on their schedule https://fightinghawks.com/sports/football/schedule @Parkers Pros makes a good point, even if streaming is available.

couldn't disagree more about reliability with them. constant buffering for me with their live sports programming. it was nice having all conference games in all sports in the same location on tv though. volleyball has since dropped off my radar because its so hard to track now.

Did he imply that he is better than Maag?

That said, I just looked and midfield seats are available still. Hopefully people just want to avoid the Ticketmaster fees and buy tickets at the gate.

It would help if they reduced the price for the worst seats in the building that nobody ever sits in. ever. Why pay the same as 50 yard line seats when you can just watch the game on tv?

Yeah I agree. No Holm or Noah Larson? Hopefully our guys prove some people wrong!

Yeah and I think I'd be fine with that too. Until we have upgraded facilities, Bubba is a perfect fit for the job imo, and UND needs to get Freund more experience at OC if he is eventually going to be head coach (like most of us want).

I'll say it again... why are all of the tickets the same price? Goal line seats are not worth the same as 50 yard line seats.

I have to dress outside if I want to play in my mens league hockey game tonight. But Wal-Mart....

You serious?

With all of the transfers across the country, be careful not to look too far ahead! We are blessed to have so many guys back this spring!

Sounds kind of like how a hockey coach wouldn't normally work with the goalies. Missing kicks that are within fg range have to be at least 50% technique you would think, though. Kind of like basketball free throw attempts, pitching, or golf. It would be nice if UND had the money to bring some type of specialist in a few times a year to help out - like if Winnipeg Bombers have a kicking coach, or even one of their normal kickers.. Not sure how much it costs or if UND does it, but it would have to help. Technique is huge when it comes to every sport with a moving object, and hopefully someone is giving them pointers.

Would think so, besides permits. Pretty sure the want to finish this before next winter so they will need to start asap. This whole thing developed pretty quickly, so ya gotta think there is still planning to do with the architects and engineering people right? How soon can big jobs like this get started in ND? They have to wait for the ground to thaw?

With the Memorial Stadium development news, Chaves will undoubtedly have a press conference. Any guesses on if this is what he was referring to in the email, or will he have other announcements to make? Chaves: So how do we support our current 17 athletic programs moving forward as begin this decade? I believe it starts with identifying a vision for where all of our athletic programs are housed on a daily basis for the next decade and beyond. We hope to unveil this vision out to you all soon with the idea that we want to support comprehensive competitiveness and excellence across the board for our athletic enterprise.

Which is a waste of two seats x how many? Sure. But when we wonder why NDSU is dominating UND in nearly all sports, the answer is and will be money. And what do ya know, they are allowing 50% capacity at their games this spring... Just saying, if we are actually going to social distance etc and not just do general admission like they are at most places with limited attendance, we could at least be a little bit smarter about it. But this isn't just a one time thing either, look at UND cancelling its FBS game this fall while NDSU made a game with UCA work. Look at home scheduling for most sports. Look at facilities. The AD at UND is underperforming, which makes me believe they don't care. If the answer is money, than why are we not allowing 50% attendance and opening up the suites like the the ND guidelines allow?

Does UND even care? Why do they have zero seating areas with 4 seat groupings? Tons of families go in sets of 4 and total attendance could rise significantly while maintaining their social distancing guidelines. https://www.ticketmaster.com/university-of-north-dakota-mens-hockey-grand-forks-north-dakota-02-12-2021/event/06005997F16014EA Also, I'm pretty sure the Ralph didn't "give" UND the minimum profit distribution of 500k for the last fiscal year, so if they are that starved for cash, they can stop with 3k max attendance virtue signaling.

Anyone hearing the audio lagging/skipping?

Yeah there's a bunch of it all along university in the UND master plan (both by the bridge to nowhere parking lot and west of wilki). https://campus.und.edu/facilities-management/_files/docs/2018-master-plan.pdf Interestingly, the UND athletics master plan doesn't show the buildings https://campus.und.edu/facilities-management/_files/docs/und-athletics-masterplan-0823.pdf

Curious to see the details of how athletics will utilize the new building at the memorial union site, and how it will affect HPCII plans. https://campus.und.edu/facilities-management/_files/docs/und-athletics-masterplan-0823.pdf