Dustin

While looking at a 2014 Minnesota HS first-team volleyball list of players, I came across Jaila's name and decided to search for her. She's playing with Virginia Tech, and hitting .256 as a freshman. Too bad we didn't get her here! Courtney Place is also on that list. Glad we got her here!

Thanks for the info. Looks like a good get. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaJCE6BW9es

If anything, I would think that attendance would be higher. The Saturday basketball games in winter that coincide with a men's hockey series usually have good attendance. The best marketing for the football game would be done at the Friday night hockey game.

We are in the middle of NLI signing week. Anybody know anything about VB recruits committing to UND?

Gippers is still a better choice than Fighting Hawks. At least it's unique.

ugh, that thing is ugly. I actually have seen that before, but I couldn't believe it was responsible for garnering votes. What is wrong with people?!

Could someone post a picture of the logo that is supposed to be so persuasive? I have not seen it.

You can tell the enthusiasm for volleyball has waned a bit since no one even bothered to write about last Saturday's finish (5 set loss to UNC). The girls did get a road win at MSU last night 3-1.

I think a win-win would be for Midco to keep the production, pay the school a nice sum, and be more lenient with releasing to Fox College Sports. Maybe Midco has made enough in-roads in Fargo that the Cable One competition is a moot point. UND could still pick up in-house broadcasts where Midco leaves off as far as Basketball and Volleyball go, but wouldn't have the total burden.

I like Lightning and Thunder.

Listened to coach Pryor at the fan luncheon, and Julia K is out for the season, but according to her, she's going to "win rehab." Encouraged us to attend the game tomorrow to watch "something special."

I had the same thought. Someone who was willing to vote for Sundogs or North Stars will probably have no problem voting for Fighting Hawks.

Having Julia out is definitely hurting the team. They played with a little more edge on Set 4, but it wasn't enough. Sac St has a good record, but we should have beaten them at home. I thought for sure McKenzie Hart would have made it to ncaa's at least once in her career, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen. :(

We looked out of sorts in Set 3. 25-20. Seems like we have no power anymore. Time for Harnett for a spark of power would be my solution.

Lead most of the way, but ended up falling 27-25 for a 1-1 tie at the break.

Julia K is the injured player. Can barely hobble. UND got off to a terrible start in set 1, down 12-4 to Sac St., but persevered and got a 25-23 win.

Took a phone call that kept me away for quite a while. Score and time, please.

Please keep the updates coming. This will be my only way to follow the game.

How'd that happen so fast?!

Keep the updates coming! I am following from a villa in Greece.

I think blocking is down, too. Unless I'm thinking of Hardee, I thought being tough defensively to generate offense was the goal with Pryor. We have the tallest lineup we've probably ever had (for sure since I've been watching volleyball - about 7 seasons), so blocking should be up, right? I like this team, but I have a feeling the South teams are going to put us through a tough stretch where we need to learn some stuff.

Up and down first set, but UND prevailed 25-23.

I don't see why not. Even if it isn't official, fans could just add it, much like it was added to "Sioux." Like I mentioned before, Fighting Nodaks seems to be who UND fabs are - we're always fighting with somebody (NCAA, Kelley, Bison fans, amongst ourselves)

I don't think the process itself was botched, but I do wonder what the nickname committee was thinking when advancing certain names and not others.

No.