I think it will take many years to rebuild the brand & loyalty
That is why a AHL team Named Fighting Sioux would be a excellent idea - still good Hockey by prospective NHL talent
UND can..... what's the expression ? palm face
"Anybody hanging their hat on a successful outcome to the SL litigation would probably have better luck playing the Powerball."
Well for sure you can't win if you don't buy a ticket or get everyone all worked up with Fear & what could be - SL odds are not as bad as Powerball or not trying at all
Yeah because she is only thinking about the hyper boil that folks like you are getting out to the media
Not talking about what if SL wins
apples & oranges
The entire story needs to be told & it would sure help if Kelly & Fasion would answer my question
I have already said the referral is premature they should have waited until they won their lawsuit
Too bad no one is asking for the Federal Lawsuit to be moved up so this could be answered before the vote
Again if the referral was not happening UND Admin. would have buried the name by now. Just look at how so many of you are spreading fear & negativity. Imagine if there was folks coming out supporting SL the same way - The media might be looking at this in a different light.
Thankfully all that is happening is still giving saving the name some hope.
If many of us thought UND Admin. was sincerely willing to say if the Lawsuit makes the ncaa (In a judgement & settlement) lets SL give us permission to use the name & they UND & Big Sky would then be OK (even Happy) to keep the name - it will be worth it
Like so many of you worry if it all goes bad & SL loses you can have another referral (as no one wants or will let UND ultimately suffer)
If the SBOHE gets it thrown out - I don't think UND Admin. or most of you will step up & Help SL win - That is sad
I can't believe you can't grasp what is happening. You are being misled by the current Admin. (Kelly & Fasion) that has never really tried to save the name
"Come on Kelly & Fasion say if SL wins - you are for the name Fighting Sioux & will bring it back - Get the Big Sky Presidents to say the same thing & get the National Media on the real story - That SPIRIT LAKE TRIBE should have been all that was needed to keep the name & the referral vote will at least show how Standing Rock People would have voted"
If this would happen - I will be the leader of the drive to say vote no on the referral - If not the referral is the only thing keeping the name alive until SL has their day in court