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In his statement, I assumed Roberto would've included something pertaining to these sanctions we heard about from an email that the NCAA might, could, possibly, maybe impose. If Roberto would've spent the last month communicating with the NCAA and told us as a result of those talks, we have to leave no name off the ballot, this would've gone over much better. Myself and probably 95% of the no name supporters would just say alright fine, let's choose one of the 5. but instead, Kelleys ineptitude shines thru once again.

Not so much a Trojan horse; rather, more of a Where the rubber meets the road statement of truth. :-)

Sometimes it's a good idea to use a Roughrider in a passionate situation. But other than that, all the choices pretty much fail those four bullet points miserably.

There may be a number of Fargo residents that feel a $3 donation is worth it to vote for the choice they deem the worst. IMO they should've said as of last Friday, if you've donated, you're eligible.

Lol well, just get Stenehjem to strike a sweet deal with the ncaa to get permission from the two nearest Hmong tribes.

Evidently. a few weeks ago Kelley announced he was still considering it.

Until there is an official announcement that the NCAA will not approve of it without threat of sanctions, no name is the best choice. hawks- sure north stars- fine nodaks- whatevs sundogs- uffda.... Ok I guess. roughriders- serenity now!

three words for you and a few of your friends: Lighten up, Francis.

Being both sides have now employed this tactic, I propose a compromise of the Fighting Fearmongerers.

yes Sic.... My opinion.... Imagine that- people posting their very own opinions on message boards.... Who woulda thunk it? Stay thirsty my friend.

exactly. you took the words right out of my keyboard.

Lol that. was. awesome!!!! no worries bud! poking fun is highly recommended! i'll get you back...just wait...

um, no.... I just attempted to inject a little lighthearted humor.

lol. the irony in your post makes me literally laugh out loud. have a good day my friend.

So you're pro- snide remarks, and anti- rally for the purpose of drumming up support? I wish the Presidential candidates shared your views on campaigning and rallies. It would save us from all the political ads, and we'd just go vote on election day.

We do not know for sure who will be eligible to vote. if it's open to everyone statewide, I would expect lots of Sundog support from the Fargo area. The fact of the matter is we just don't know. As to your second paragraph, myself and many others do not need to hear what the actual pick is; all 5 choices range from mediocre to atrocious. So why wait until after the fact and the name is selected and announced, to voice concerns. It would do no good at that point.

If you equally support all 5 names, I would agree with you. But it appears most that post on here have a favorite. So that is why I posed the question; where's the excitement, passion, etc., to support one of these "great" finalists? Wouldn't a rally be more constructive and productive than all the snide remarks (i'm not talking to you directly here) made at the expense of folks with a different point of view?

As many on here have stated, the final ballot will most likely not include 5 names. If there was any passion in support of one of the five finalists, one would think those supporters would be out and about campaigning and rallying to make sure their choice made the final ballot.

Nice post. I'll add that the hypocrisy of some in the name at all costs crowd is particularly amusing. While admonishing those of us in favor of no nickname, I have seen comments from at least three of the half dozen name-at-all-costs diehard posters about how adamant they are against Sundogs and they call it unacceptable. Like it or not, it's still a finalist and there's a real possibility Sundogs could be chosen. So, pick a side people....pick a side.

When is the rally to help ensure ----(insert one of the five choices)-----gets on the ballot? is there a park in grand forks large enough to accommodate the crowd that would attend?

If the turnout for a rally held outside during a thunderstorm warning is the true barometer of support for a cause, I have to ask how well attended have the sundogs, fighting hawks, roughriders, north stars, and nodaks rallies been? What's that? There haven't been any rallies organized in support of those names? Even though there is no guarantee that all of those names will be on the ballot for the public vote? Huh, interesting.

5% voted to not have North Dakota on the ballot. statistics are fun!!!

students just voted 3 to 1 to keep North Dakota on the ballot. Yet 3 of 4 "representatives" on the committee voted to take it off. It's pretty obvious the committee members represented only themselves and voted accordingly, yielding the cluster of 5 choices that remain.

yes-Either natives of the state, or if it's a name representing a group, at least more than two of them having stepped foot in the state. The "orchestra"would not be the most fierce name, but it would fit nicely in this current group of five we have. If honoring Welk i would go with the UND Super Conductors! and then have Myron Floren lead the we will rock you cheers on his accordion. :-)

one member, from New York,had a hobby ranch in North Dakota. That's the connection... Everyone else except for the son of the head veterinarian at NDSU was from the southwest... Hmmm.... but, there's an award. ;-)