westsidesioux Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 This might have already been brought up in discussions but it was something that I was thinking about this morning on my way to work in the oilfield....but why not play one of the Montana schools for the "Bakken Trophy." Could be a bronze pump jack or drilling rig. Seems fitting with both of the states having Bakken oil (eventhough we are vastly superior at pulling it out of the ground)....might be a good way to start a new tradition. Feel free to tell me I'm crazy, but it might be kind of fun. Your thoughts? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108498 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 the montana schools are the rivals of the big sky, and trying to make a rival to cover up the ones we lose in ndsu south dakota and minn. just doesn't cut it. We would lose a thrill of playing them when we do not get a good show and rival. Do not try to make something out of nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 the montana schools are the rivals of the big sky, and trying to make a rival to cover up the ones we lose in ndsu south dakota and minn. just doesn't cut it. We would lose a thrill of playing them when we do not get a good show and rival. Do not try to make something out of nothing I disagree. I think it is a nice idea, UND will be in the same conference with them. Why not get things started? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 This might have already been brought up in discussions but it was something that I was thinking about this morning on my way to work in the oilfield....but why not play one of the Montana schools for the "Bakken Trophy." Could be a bronze pump jack or drilling rig. Seems fitting with both of the states having Bakken oil (eventhough we are vastly superior at pulling it out of the ground)....might be a good way to start a new tradition. Feel free to tell me I'm crazy, but it might be kind of fun. Your thoughts? We need to develop new rivalries. Obviously none will compare to NDSU, but it doesn't mean we can start new ones. The fact that we play Montana St. every year makes them the logical choice. Bakken Trophy...put me down as LIKE for this idea!! Big gold trophy of an oil rig....sounds good. Hopefully some of our new Bif Sky opponents (especially the Montana schools) will embrace these new rivalries that we will have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Plus we play Montana State every year. Trophy or not these games will get competitive and we will start to hate them (most teams don't like their rival). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homer Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I think its a good idea. The papers in Dickinson, Minot and sometimes Bismarck already cover the Big Sky conference as much or more than they cover other conferences so fans west of the Missouri are very familiar with these teams. A traveling trophy tied to both states would be great idea with a team we are playing on a yearly basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I also think its a good idea. We need to establish a new rivalry with the Montana's. This idea of a trophy would be just a start. UND has played more games against Montana State than Montana so I think a Bakken Trophy with MSU instead of UM would be more ideal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Agree - a good idea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 The game could be called "The Bakken Bowl." Has a nice ring to it...don't you think?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPHAGRIZ1 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I also think its a good idea. We need to establish a new rivalry with the Montana's. This idea of a trophy would be just a start. UND has played more games against Montana State than Montana so I think a Bakken Trophy with MSU instead of UM would be more ideal. I agree darell, MSU needs a rival and since they dont have one in state (closet thing would be Carroll College), so if they have to go out of state to get one I am all for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I agree darell, MSU needs a rival and since they dont have one in state (closet thing would be Carroll College), so if they have to go out of state to get one I am all for it. I agree. Out of curiosity would you consider EWU as your primary rival other than MSU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I agree darell, MSU needs a rival and since they dont have one in state (closet thing would be Carroll College), so if they have to go out of state to get one I am all for it. Montana State has no in state rival? Is that supposed to be sarcastic??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westsidesioux Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 So who do we talk to about getting this done?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Montana State has no in state rival? Is that supposed to be sarcastic??!! I think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Montana State has no in state rival? Is that supposed to be sarcastic??!! Kinda like UND has no in state rival. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPHAGRIZ1 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Montana State has no in state rival? Is that supposed to be sarcastic??!! No its the truth, the only division 1 team in America that beats their in state rival more is OU beating Oklahoma St. We need a challenge and I am sure in a few years you guys may be up to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 No its the truth, the only division 1 team in America that beats their in state rival more is OU beating Oklahoma St. We need a challenge On behald of all UND players, coaches, and fans....challenge accepted!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDvince97-01 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 No its the truth, the only division 1 team in America that beats their in state rival more is OU beating Oklahoma St. We need a challenge and I am sure in a few years you guys may be up to it. You have a little ndsu arrogance to you.... But my gawd is your avatar awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey23 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 No its the truth, the only division 1 team in America that beats their in state rival more is OU beating Oklahoma St. We need a challenge and I am sure in a few years you guys may be up to it. Interesting....for comparison Oklahoma State has beat Oklahoma 16% of the time. Montana State has beat Montana 32% of the time. NDSU has beat UND 41% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Interesting....for comparison Oklahoma State has beat Oklahoma 16% of the time. Montana State has beat Montana 32% of the time. NDSU has beat UND 41% of the time. UND has beat Montana 39% of the time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzou/sioux Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 This might have already been brought up in discussions but it was something that I was thinking about this morning on my way to work in the oilfield....but why not play one of the Montana schools for the "Bakken Trophy." Could be a bronze pump jack or drilling rig. Seems fitting with both of the states having Bakken oil (eventhough we are vastly superior at pulling it out of the ground)....might be a good way to start a new tradition. Feel free to tell me I'm crazy, but it might be kind of fun. Your thoughts? I think this idea is terrific and has lots of merit, something to seriously consider at any rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I would prefer to have our Big Sky rival to be Montana and the winner receive the Big Sky Championship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Maybe have a trucker bomb for the trophy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homer Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Maybe have a trucker bomb for the trophy? Scream Yellow. I think ndsu already used that a few years back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I think it is a good idea as well. I always thought it was lame when the Sitting Bull trophy was retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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