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A bit off topic, but great job to the Red River HS pep band for playing at the game. They didn't get acknowledged, which was too bad.

From what I saw, three main problems: 1) Many missed shots right under the basket. Can't do that. 2) A number of defensive breakdowns that gave USD an easy bucket. Several times, a player was left unguarded right under the basket. 3) Lack of a viable 3-point threat. Baageson's injury hurts here. We don't have a player who can consistently hit 3's. Beck and Guinn can hit the shots, but are really streaky.

They were saying on the radio that the students have been told to sit??? Is that the case? And that UND had the tamest student section in the NCC??

They wear them out with all the jersey-popping.

Whew. I was getting really concerned.

TH says it was Zajac.

Wisconsin is up 1-0 late in the 2nd.

Your child is only a child once. Years down the road, kids won't remember the gift you bought them or the money you gave them as "payoff", but they will remember you being there and supporting their interests and activities. And you will be grateful that you went, or will kick yourself if you miss it (maybe not right away, but you will). I speak from experience, remembering all my activities my own parents went to years ago. And I see that in my own students that I teach today. The Sioux will be in the Frozen Four again. They were just there four years ago. It's not like we go through decades-long droughts. Things like this determine character. And any person who would put hockey, or any sport or event, above family is someone that I want no part of. I commend you, GBpakrzz, on your choice (as tough as it is). You won't regret it.

No, I don't think he called himself in. The Herald report is accurate. A tip was called in reporting a man was going to come to the school with a gun. From what I heard, he just wanted to cause a scene by driving around the school with a shotgun. The school was locked down, students were locked in their classrooms. The man was spotted by police driving around the school and arrested. He was never on school property. Afterwards the students were assembled in the gym for an explanation. The students were never fully assembled anywhere during the lockdown, unlike the situation you described above. The lockdown ended about 2:40 or so after being in effect for about an hour.

Best wishes to Robbie Bina, and for a full recovery. I've always been a fan of the 'little guys' of hockey, and I enjoy watching Bina play. But, of course, all that is secondary in importance right now.

Hopefully the whole WCHA will know how to pronounce his name by this time next year...

Strained hamstring, she didn't dress. It doesn't look serious, so she should be back quickly.

I had the pleasure of sitting near Mrs. Blais for several games at the old Engelstad arena. I really enjoyed chatting with her-- she was a delightful person with a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with the Blais family.

Southgate is a good pre/post game place, although it's pretty smokey. They have drink specials, and no bar around has any food that can beat their beef tips and toast! They have a bus to/from the Ralph. They're on South Washington near 24th ave.

I'm not sure. If you find some, though, you may be well-advised to not buy them, as the Sioux do not play the Gophers in Minneapolis this season.