4evrSIOUX
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If I were Kelly, I would go out on a high note and pick "North Dakota". Those that think it's time to move on will be disappointed, but those who don't want a new nickname will be happy. There is less drama with picking "North Dakota". You force a new nickname on the majority who don't want a new name.......
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We are the aggrieved party here - does any sane person (PC zealots are not sane, in case that clarification is needed) really believe the NCAA negotiated in good faith? Maybe the stubbornness borne from the blood of my Scottish ancestors flowing through me is responsible, but it was the NCAA and their PC zealot allies that picked this fight - if they didn't want it, they shouldn't have picked it. I fully recognize that I am likely to lose in the end (indeed almost certainly have already lost), but I am not going to yield anything willingly - if the PC bastards want it, I'm going to make them fight for every bit of it, not lay down like some beaten dog - you want to take something from me, you might get it, but I'm going to fight you all the damn way. This is one (probably the main) reason why I prefer no nickname into perpetuity - even though one will likely be chosen either now or in the future. I'm not willing to go all the way to a new nickname without a fight. I think that fight is based on principle and is worth it - and I do not believe going without a nickname causes any harm to UND, its athletes, or its fans - I personally like the new no nickname apparel and have purchased several items. It's not as appealing as the old Fighting Sioux items, but I prefer it to anything with any other nickname on it and will likely purchase only "UND" items ever again. New students coming to UND will have to buy something, so they will buy the no nickname items if that is all that is available and if the items were to branded with a new lame name or logo, I do not believe it will benefit sales. I do not believe fans of UND and its athletics will care less for either if UND were to continue with no nickname. And at the end of the day, if we are forced at gunpoint to select a new name, I think the current process is converging on an alternative, so this whole process has not been "for nothing", as some contend. As I say, I believe there is a principle involved, and I believe further that the cost for continuing to fight for that principle is negligible - that being the case, if this process is going too slowly for the NCAA, Bobby Kelley and all the other PC zealots, and that causes them discomfort and makes them unhappy - GOOD - that is entirely what they asked for and I am perfectly willing to provide it. Some - perhaps many - perhaps even most of you - will think I am being stupid - I don't care what anybody else thinks - I think I am being honorable and no amount of arguing, belittling, cajoling, pleading etc. is ever going to have me think otherwise.
PS - The time to have confronted Kelley was at the time of his response to the "You can take our name but not our pride" sorority sign incident. At that time he should have been shouted down from all quarters, put in his place and run out of town on a rail. Instead there was nothing - we should all hang our heads in shame.
Great Post!
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YesSo all the people that voted for "North Dakota", what are your reasons?
- The other 14 names aren't good enough?
- No name can ever replace Fighting Sioux?
- It is unique to be the only school to be without a nickname?
- Want to stick it to the NCAA for dropping our old name by not selecting a new one?
- By not selecting a new name and being "North Dakota" UND can still unofficially be known as the Fighting Sioux?
Or are there other reasons out there.
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Guentzel?
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I would agree with this. Don't think North Dakota ends up on the ballot though for many reasons. I know a few on the committee and I don't see them letting it happen. They know what is best for UND.
Are you kidding me? If this almighty committee knows what's best for UND, why even bother with the public vote? The public certainly can't know what's BEST for UND like the anointed ones?
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Great season and better young men! It pains me to think that thiis is the last Senior group to wear the Sioux logo. Best of luck in your future endeavors. You will always hold a special place in the hearts of the Sioux family!
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Do we know who the refs are yet?
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Is BU listed as the home team for the game Thursday?
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Does anyone know the name of the Boston bar that is owned by UND grads? They apparently have Sioux stuff in the bar.
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4 of us leaving Wed. Afternoon staying at the Doubletree cambridge.
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Does anyone know how many tickets are alloted for each school in the FF?
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What hotel is the team staying at?
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Does anyone know if there is a charter to Boston?
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I love this^^^^^
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It doesnt matter what the new nickname is, they are all going to stink because its not "fighting Sioux" . I know some are going to say "move on" and eventually I will get there, but realize for some offf us this is a grieving process for other reasons. Both my parents passed away and were die hard Sioux fans. My father was very involved in the community, was an adjunct professor and involved in many community endeavors. My parents bled green and loved their "fighting Sioux". For me, the loss of the name is like losing them again. I will support the University and the athletes, but it will take for me to buy into the logo change.
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Go Dogs!
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Dynamite post, tnt! (See what I did there?)
These are the last 7 players to ever wear the Fighting Sioux logo. Would love to see that legacy cemented forever with a new national championship banner inside REA.
I have to say, that comment got me chocked up a little. I can't believe this is the last group to wear that storied logo. Also, great initial post TNT! This team has the talent, character and passion to bring home #8 and have a community of Sioux fans around the country supporting you! Best of luck to all of you in the future. We wish nothing but the best for you. Thanks for your dedication and most Important...thanks for the memories. GO SIOUX!!!!
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No audio here on nchc tv. Anyone else getting audio?
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They better have audio for our game tomorrow, or they will hear from a lot of rabid Sioux fans!
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Very classy group of guys! Thanks for the great memories and best wishes for the future. Once a Sioux-always a Sioux!
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My passion came from my now deceased mother who loved her Sioux and with the same passion, hated the gophers. When she was in her mid 80's, weighing 85 pounds and in a nursing home she was as sharp as a tack. She was receiving physical therapy and her therapists were all Gopher fans. She let them all now how unacceptable that was and had me get Sioux T-shirts for the therapy staff. The little old lady rides her electric wheelchair to therapy proudly wearing a Sioux sweatshirt and a Gopher hat. The staff is stunned to see the hat and asks her why she is wearing the gopher hat. She is grinning from ear to ear as she lifts the brim of the hat to display the words "Gophers suck, Go Sioux" priceless!
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There his no reason they can't win it all this year! Yale can attest to that. With the character, camaraderie and talent in that locker room, anything can happen. Our team believes they can win and we owe it to them as "Fighting Sioux" fans to jump on their bandwagon! go Sioux!
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Anyone have video of the celebration in the hotel after WISCO scored?
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12th straight NCAA appearance. Longest running streak in NCAA division 1 men's hockey- FIRE HAK!
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The New Nickname vs. No Nickname Debate Thread
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Exactly my point. The "move on" people can tolerate North Dakota. Those that think any random nickname is being shoved down our throats( which is many) will have a hard time accepting the new name.