MoneyLine Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I saw this online @ Crookstontimes.com it is exactly how the Gopher fans are acting. http://www.crookstontimes.com/sports/x2128841858/Opinion-Dear-Gopher-fans By Derek Martin, Sports Editor Crookston Daily Times CROOKSTON, Minn. — "Sioux suck" or, as some clever folks like to put it, "Sue suck," is not an intelligent statement for many reasons. It's like a six-year-old being pushed around by the school bully and coming back with "you're stupid." It doesn't really hurt the bully's feelings. Besides, if anyone should be telling the Sioux they are inferior it's Minnesota Duluth, who is the reigning national champion. Not fans of a team who went 13-10-5 last season and were bounced from the postseason in the first round of the WCHA Playoffs by a team called the Seawolves. That “sucks.” Doesn't it? Sioux fans don't know much about that since their squad has been to the Frozen Four five of the last seven seasons. Plus, as I pointed out in my WCHA Weekly blog, North Dakota is 8-4-3 against Minnesota in the last 15 meetings. Now, I know all you Gopher fans are geared up for this weekend's series and all the Sioux fans are too but just because your team is off to a 7-1 start doesn't give you the right to tell the Sioux they “suck.” Minnesota did sweep Minnesota Duluth on the road this season, but that is the only team it has beaten with a winning record. Gopher fans should be excited but until your squad beats a quality opponent you should stay as quiet as you were during the last few years when your team was losing. Nobody blames you for getting excited about the start to your team's season, especially since they haven't even made the NCAA Tournament the last three seasons. With that long of a drought I would find a way to cheer about anything too. But tone down the Sioux bashing until after your team has swept them. That's right, this Sioux fan, right here, thinks the Gophers will sweep the Sioux this weekend. My reasoning is that the Sioux were recently shut out by St. Cloud State freshman goaltender Ryan Faragher with 44 saves. North Dakota is struggling offensively and defensively, scoring 2.75 goals per game and allowing 3.5 goals per game. You won't hear "Gophers suck" from me because, right now, my team is struggling. The Sioux will need to score more than three goals if they are going to beat the Gophers and that will be difficult against a very good goalie in Kent Patterson. So, the Gophers will sweep the Sioux and fans of the Maroon and Gold will hold bragging rights. But with those bragging rights come taunts from Sioux fans such as, "Holy Cross, Holy Cross, Holy Cross." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDHockey Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Something tells me he hasn't been around college hockey very long. This kind of trash talk has been going on for decades from both sides whether it was warranted or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneyLine Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 And what are you trying to say? That the Gopher fans are just like that and we should sit back and not say anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDHockey Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I'm saying we shouldn't point fingers. I was around back in the 90s when we were not very good and they were. It didn't stop us from hating on them in the very same way. Never has and never will whether we are up or down as a team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almostheavenin2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I'm saying we shouldn't point fingers. I was around back in the 90s when we were not very good and they were. It didn't stop us from hating on them in the very same way. Never has and never will whether we are up or down as a team. Attending law school at the University of Minnesota? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDHockey Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 No. But I don't think it is irrational to point out we haven't been above it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggsy Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Yeah, if he's not thinking "Gophers suck" then he's either not a passionate fan engaged in this rivalry, not been around college hockey, or just incredibly desperate for a topic to write about. There have been plenty of cheap shots going both ways this week, which I freely admit to being a part of. So I don't think one side can claim innocence on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneyLine Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 I knew this would flush out a hidden gopher lover!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 The "Holy Cross" comment should stop. It's been so overdone at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobyDoo Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Sioux Suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Did all your fourth-grade friends around you giggle when you typed that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Did all your fourth-grade friends around you giggle when you typed that? GFG and GPL Mole haven't logged in simultaneously yet to "lol" that comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobyDoo Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Did all your fourth-grade friends around you giggle when you typed that? LOL Sioux fan makes a special thread and tells me NOT to do something I'm probably going to do it. Good comeback though. Kind of has that adult snobby air of superiority complex feel to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzie679 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 The "Holy Cross" comment should stop. It's been so overdone at this point. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstar Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 If you take away the taunts, you take away half the fun. As a Gopher Fan, I'd be offended if I did not hear the Holy Cross cheer. Yes it's dated, but it's in the spirit of the rivalry to bring up old wounds. Besides, I got thick skin and Gopher Pride to protect me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggsy Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 ... just because your team is off to a 7-1 start doesn't give you the right to tell the Sioux they “suck.” Maybe not, but how about the Sioux's troubles this season with Tech allowing that? And does this guy then go on to claim Holy Cross chants are okay? I don't know, seems a little strange to me. Leave it to Scooby and Sicatoka to make me knock over my Snapple while laughing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Kind of has that adult snobby air of superiority complex feel to it. "snobby" and "superiority complex"...you must have gotten lost on your way to GPL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Maybe not, but how about the Sioux's troubles this season with Tech allowing that? And does this guy then go on to claim Holy Cross chants are okay? I don't know, seems a little strange to me. Leave it to Scooby and Sicatoka to make me knock over my Snapple while laughing. What troubles with Tech are you talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggsy Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 What troubles with Tech are you talking about? shoot, you're right. I meant WI. I'm getting my hated teams mixed up now. I should know better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 shoot, you're right. I meant WI. I'm getting my hated teams mixed up now. I should know better. You're not supposed to "hate" Tech, you're supposed to feel sorry for them, Part of the WCHA tradition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Kind of has that adult snobby air of superiority complex feel to it. Not really. I just know poor form when I see it and called it. For that matter, I really do expect better from you Scoob. Where's your "A game"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperman8 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 The "Holy Cross" comment should stop. It's been so overdone at this point. Nope. Never gets old. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slap Shot Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Now, I know all you Gopher fans are geared up for this weekend's series and all the Sioux fans are too but just because your team is off to a 7-1 start doesn't give you the right to tell the Sioux they “suck.” No one needs the "right" to taunt - it's part of being a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortbusguy Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 tAngry Birds Suck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux rube Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Nope. Never gets old. Yes it does. It needs to be layed to rest in my opinion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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