Siouxphan27

If people are paranoid about consequences of having no nickname, I can't believe anyone would seriously consider Warriors, with its link to Native American culture, as an option.

Chicken Littles, Scaredy Cats, Fear Mongerers.... Lots of nickname ideas coming from this discussion.

Some people may not like to have no nickname, but that is not the same as being offended. Big difference. For example, If a new nickname is forced on UND, 98% of us will probably think the new nickname sucks, but that will not allow us to demand the NCAA put the UND Flaming Peace Rainbows on its naughty list.

2005 is a completely different scenario. Who is UND offending now by having no nickname? I thought I just explained this: If the NCAA handed down sanctions because of having no nickname, UND would file a discrimination lawsuit. And win. The NCAA' would have no argument to stand on, and would look like fools trying to play Thought Police on their opinion of UNDs intentions to remain nickname-less. Thus, they would never hand out sanctions.

I don't get why we have to have a nickname, and especially don't get why "that time is now." The 2 scare tactics being used to force a new name don't hold water. 1. I. don't believe the nonsense about losing out on countless $$$ because UND sweatshirts don't have a unicorn or sun dog on them. It could be argued alienating a large percentage of donors with a moronic nickname would be just as costly if not more so. 2. What in the wide wide world of sports could the NCAA do if we continued to have no nickname? I would like to see the NCAA rule mandating nicknames. Is there one? There is no way the NCAA could impose sanctions against UND for not having a nickname; their argument would essentially boil down to playing the role of Thought Police.... "Your Honor, Even though UND has no official nickname, we just know deep inside their minds they are still thinking they are the Fighting Sioux." Ridiculous.

How about Big Caucasians? Or the Big Cock Asians? I'm sure those won't offend anyone.

Now you're just being foolish. Lol

That's probably attributed to people buying lifetime supplies of Sioux stuff. I also would like to see what this "big financial hit" is estimated to be if there is no new nickname. My guess is the number of donors that feel even further alienated by having some new nickname forced on them and thus quit giving or lower their amount, will outweigh selling a few extra sweatshirts that say "UND... <insert dumb nickname here>."

Dang it, that's what I was thinking.... I'll be optimistic and predict UND blocks an extra point: NAU. 163 UND. 4

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Um, he would basically make love to Saul Phillips during his interviews with him. And he made sure to make fun of UND's drawn out football coach hiring process, but never said a word about NDSU's AD search taking so long, only to end up hiring the Barney Fife of Stony Brook.

Huh. I've heard of O.P.P., but not OCP. Who's down with it?

Tonight at 10: Fargo Emergency Rooms flooded with ankle injuries as scores of bison fans jump from bandwagons all across the city.

Exactly. Uff....

The entire post was tongue-in-cheek..... This offense won't score 42 points the rest of the year

You're a jerk. Along with thousands of us fans. :-)

I think that's been quite obvious for the last few weeks.

Not a bit.

I hope there's a decent crowd today . Go Sioux!!!!!

I agree. I would like to see what the nc$$ would do or try to do. I think the nc$$ wiuld eventually cave, as they woukd look ridiculous playing the role of Thought Police, and threatening sanctions for not having a nickname.

UND 42 Weber 13 Rudolph opens up the playbook for this one. (I mean that literally, as it appears he's just been staring at the cover thru the first 9 games.)

Geez.... I hope no ndsu graduates were injured

Mixed race zebras may be offended

Excellent idea! Works for me.

Well congrats! I had no idea you two were married!