GDPritch

Wow, the state of U Minn athletics teams. And sport #3, football soon to follow... Could U Minn soon be impeached from the Big 10?

Another bad loss tonight, 4-1 to the Blues. Fire Yeo (albeit, not all his fault), get a new coach, and blow this team up in 4 weeks if it doesn't change. This losing/non-winning streak is getting ridiculous from a team expected to surely make the playoffs and maybe even contend. I dare say Philly, who was expected to be in the lower 1/5 of the NHL's teams and not make the playoffs, has gotta have near the same record as Minn now (more with less). Hmm.....

Agree, mental side is his weak point but having some hands would sure help him too.

Okay, no natties since 2000 for hockey team but they are always in the top 5 or so nationally every year it seems and like 14 straight NCAA tourney berths. UND football, since 2000, has the 1 div 2 nattie and probably not one NCAA tourney birth since like 2005 maybe? It ain't just the arena, believe me.

$125? Can't you just be happy getting cost if you're not going to use them? Blimey.

I love both UND hockey and football, avid fan of both for nearly 40 years. Your poll is in ref to NFL football, no surprise there it's #1 in the U.S. Need to compare NCAA div 1-A ice hockey though to lower tier div 1-AA (FCS) football. Some folks care about one of them or both of them while many folks could care less about either. Both are on pretty similar playing fields I would say. In fact, on the world's stage ice hockey is certainly bigger than football (UND sends players to world tourneys playing for national teams, not so in football). Me, I love both sports and enjoy 'em both at UND.

I like it like that. For FSN's hyped Hockey Day in Minnesota/State of Hockey/blah blah blah the Gofes fall at home to Lil 6 hockey power Penn State and then former Gofer Mr. Vanek is a healthy scratch for the Wild at Blues.

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Yah, about 20-25 football players and very vocal and choreographic--great to see. I'm guessing Bubba though will have a talk with the ankle grabber thong guy though--I'm sure he did not like that...

Gotta admit I do like Smith's developing confidence (still at times doesn't look so confident). No doubt though, a big presence in the middle and slowly picking up points underneath. IMO turnovers are what appear to be what will define the season/result each game. If they can limit them...

Where did the late great Walter Payton go in the draft (I assume pretty high...) or are we just talking QBs?

I really do like your enthusiasm but my excitement is curtailed. Yes, it was another win tonight but considering it was at home... It seems like we are beating average teams. It sure doesn't come easy. I just don't see us winning many if any games on the road the remainder of the season or winning on neutral court at BSC tourney. Zhablla (sp?) and Knox have really digressed this season, Lloyd still decent but not what she was her soph and jr seasons, there's no consistent outside shooting threat (Dyer is the only one but is hot and cold), and we just don't have that dual combo-platter inside/outside player (such as a Maddie Buck or Troy Huff). I make all the home games and it's really tough to watch this team at times. Sure hope they prove this negative Nancy wrong, really!

You make a real good (but not so obvious) point Burd. I'm guessing it helps that UND has so much depth, makes them more inclined perhaps than many teams not to rush injured players early.

I imagine that could well be the same argument Eaves would put forth. Well put, MafiaMan. Gee, just can't help but wonder why the Flyers picked up Haks and not Sandy, Dean. Eaves,... I mean the guy couldn't win a nattie to save himself. : -)

Yah, we had better. Starting to sense the Fri night blues. Lost to Neb-O at home, blow huge lead and tie lowly 8th place CC, and tonight struggle to get past lowly 7th place W Mich. Yah, I know we're lacking some firepower with the injuries but come on guys, it takes us nearly a full game to score against a porous defense? It's a win but spoiled we are I guess.

Exacccctly!

Spot on, his elbow was tucked down by his waist.

Wow, just viewed both clips and I'm no Goofers apologist (actually a hater) by any means but those were bad hits. I actually thought the one at center ice was the most vicious. I don't know anything about the Goofer player's style of play/reputation but even if one stirs up something, those hits are way out of control.

I'm no hoops junkie/guru but if you're a low/mid major conf or not a geographically close proximity conf (e.g. Summit League the bison are in where I believe the tourney in Sioux--can I say that?--Falls draws well) I gotta think if you're not at the home court of the top conf seed then attendance will be lacking woefully if at a non-conf team city. No different than at many neutral sites for NCAA hockey region tourneys.

Yah, that he was. Dressler signs on with the Blue Bombers. I'm thinking it's a good signing for them and him.

Wazzup (15 - 20 years ago)! Just sayin'.

Yah, scientific poll it certainly ain't. But face it, with the divide between the top two teams and the rest in the NCHC this season, even with a very neutral polling field it would come down to either the Sioux or the Clowns (the "suspense" is 3rd thru 8th).

Hey, I'm as big a Jones basher as there is but gotta tip one's cap when Fighting Sioux hoops wins conf games on the road, regardless of the opponent. Unlike most seasons, he must be doing something right latterly (at least the past 5 - 6 games) save for a couple of choke jobs to ndsu and mont. Heck, ndsu should of never lost (at least not on paper) that football game at home nonetheless (never mind on the road) vs the coyotes so surprised you don't know better.

Vaunted Sioux defense not good tonight, along with our two goalies. Sioux need to put the effort forth like in 1st period and last 5 minutes of 3rd period. Effort and mentality are so critical to good results in hockey and there's no reason it should take a 1 goal deficit to a bottom feeder (albeit a much improved CC team over last 4 weeks, no doubt) to kick start that drive from all those NHL draft picks.

Yah, but man they made it tough considering at home and against a not very good team. Very frustrating team considering they were picked to finish 2nd in BSC. Dyer not good tonight, she missed like 3 or 4 three pointers with one air ball off by 2 feet. She also drove the lane 3 or 4 times wildly in lots of traffic, in playground manner. Luckily once or twice she drew the foul but way out of control sometimes. If not hitting long (at times she can get hot) she's a detriment. Like her "balls" sometimes but she's gotta play under control. Hope the young lady is healthy, heard a few folks say she looks "gaunt" (correct word/sp?). Looks like Lloyd is back, back to back game with near or at 20 pts. Good to see it. Big Red and Lil Red, continue to disappoint following decent past few season. Hope that changes for them and for the team. Something still not right with this team, can't put finger on it.