Vote for the final 3

[jimdahl]

I wonder if this will look much different than the poll of 5 on this site, given that sundogs and northstars barely registered in that one.

Or does the changing of the rules mid-game and strength of Fighting Hawks in the first balloting change anyone's opinion?

 

[dagies]

Jim, it would change my vote from Nodaks to Roughriders in a heartbeat if I knew that other Nodaks would vote the same way, and Roughrider voters wouldn't swing Nodaks.   Problem is for everyone of me that swings from Nodaks to RR, there will probably be one swinging from RR to Nodak. 

So I'm at a bit of a loss on how I will proceed.

[scpa0305]

Jim, it would change my vote from Nodaks to Roughriders in a heartbeat if I knew that other Nodaks would vote the same way, and Roughrider voters wouldn't swing Nodaks.   Problem is for everyone of me that swings from Nodaks to RR, there will probably be one swinging from RR to Nodak. 

So I'm at a bit of a loss on how I will proceed.

There has to be a vote to get it down to two names, then a final vote. That's the only way it's fair.  I'll go Nodaks until it is eliminated, then I would switch the Roughriders.  Boy FH is bad.

[Sodacker]

We need majority. If that happens this vote then I'll be content, if we don't get majority then we need another vote. 

It's about getting the right name, not following an arbitrary process or keeping the number of votes to 2 or below. Allowing 5  names the last vote was a mistake and it will take extra elections to mitigate that mistake, but it is the right thing to do. 

[jimdahl]

It's about getting the right name, not following an arbitrary process or keeping the number of votes to 2 or below. Allowing 5  names the last vote was a mistake and it will take extra elections to mitigate that mistake, but it is the right thing to do. 

But what's the "right name"? The process really defines that, and changing the process can change the outcome.

[UNDhoops]

There has to be a vote to get it down to two names, then a final vote. That's the only way it's fair.  I'll go Nodaks until it is eliminated, then I would switch the Roughriders.  Boy FH is bad.

this is why i'm sure there won't be another vote after this one

[The Sicatoka]

We need majority. If that happens this vote then I'll be content, if we don't get majority then we need another vote. 

Yes, we need a majority; however, in this arbitrary (based on original stated process) three-way race, it won't happen. 

Worse? They've already said the most votes (majority not required) wins this round ...

Unless they change the rules ... again. 

[jdub27]

Unless they change the rules ... again. 

I like to look at it as resetting the rules to how they were announced.  Similar to Kelley consideration in adding back "no nickname". He bordered on the edge of changing the rules and then relented and left the nickname committee's decision as is.

[Sodacker]

Yes, we need a majority; however, in this arbitrary (based on original stated process) three-way race, it won't happen. 

Worse? They've already said the most votes (majority not required) wins this round ...

Unless they change the rules ... again. 

Well we know that are willing to change midstream so I am hopeful that they will if there is not a majority there will be another vote. The management of this is obviously terrible. They unnecessarily put themselves in these corners with absolute statements, and did it again yesterday. 

They will look at the vote results and decide if they need another vote. As long as at the end a majority vote for a name and a possible winning name doesn't  get kicked out prematurely I'll be happy. I have no confidence in the process makers and these people having any foresight so I am happy they are willing to adjust as necessary. 

[The Sicatoka]

There was less than 30% voter turnout in round one. What'll it be by round three? 

[scpa0305]

I hope the Nodak supporters don't jump ship simply because they came in 3rd.  They only trailed RR by 1%.

[UNDhoops]

I hope the Nodak supporters don't jump ship simply because they came in 3rd.  They only trailed RR by 1%.

sounds like a great way to ensure we are the fighting hawks

[fightingsioux4life]

There was less than 30% voter turnout in round one. What'll it be by round three? 

The controversy could drive voter turnout up.

[stoneySIOUX]

Does anyone know who gets to vote in the next round? Is it open to the original 80,000 (apx) or does it only go to people who voted in the first round?

[fightingsioux4life]

Does anyone know who gets to vote in the next round? Is it open to the original 80,000 (apx) or does it only go to people who voted in the first round?

I believe the same people eligible in the first round are eligible for the run-off.

[darell1976]

I like the Fighting Hawks and Roughriders (in that order), if its Nodaks put Fighting in front of it and have a new logo, not just the interlocking ND like they use now. 

[Siouxperfan7]

Does anyone know who gets to vote in the next round? Is it open to the original 80,000 (apx) or does it only go to people who voted in the first round?

All 82,000 will be eligible to vote again.  It is possible many didn't vote because they either didn't care, or they were expecting a runoff.  Seeing Fighting Hawks may get more of the RR or Nodak supporters to vote.

Why I don't understand is if 82,000 plus people registered their email to verify they were eligible, Why did so few vote?  It's not like you had to go wait in line at a polling site.  YOu could do it from your phone it about 30 seconds.  No excuse wy the voter turnout shouldn't have been higher.

[darell1976]

All 82,000 will be eligible to vote again.  It is possible many didn't vote because they either didn't care, or they were expecting a runoff.  Seeing Fighting Hawks may get more of the RR or Nodak supporters to vote.

Why I don't understand is if 82,000 plus people registered their email to verify they were eligible, Why did so few vote?  It's not like you had to go wait in line at a polling site.  YOu could do it from your phone it about 30 seconds.  No excuse wy the voter turnout shouldn't have been higher.

I'm sure many people are so pissed that Fighting Sioux and no nickname are not options they just didn't care. Its like voting for president if they all suck why vote?

[jdub27]

Why I don't understand is if 82,000 plus people registered their email to verify they were eligible, Why did so few vote?  It's not like you had to go wait in line at a polling site.  YOu could do it from your phone it about 30 seconds.  No excuse wy the voter turnout shouldn't have been higher.

I don't think 82,000 registered, that's just how many e-mails were sent out between alumni, students, employees and season ticket holders.  If anyone in those groups had an e-mail address on file, they got an e-mail, regardless of whether they updated it in the last month.

[The Sicatoka]

Just over half of eligible US voters show up for a Presidential election.

For state and local elections (no Presidential ballot) it drops markedly, like into the territory of this turnout. 

[scpa0305]

sounds like a great way to ensure we are the fighting hawks

I know but this poll gets me thinking.  If Nodak voters jump ship to RR I'll probably have to follow. I just wish it was RR and Nodaks.

[Siouxperfan7]

This entire process has been a ridiculous process.  Everyone was relieved the voting looked to be very straight forward and acceptable.  Now this happens!!  Should any of us really be surprised at anything that happens at this point? 

[darell1976]

So if the top two names are close votes do they drop the third place name and do another vote between the top 2?  

[fight on sioux]

So if the top two names are close votes do they drop the third place name and do another vote between the top 2?  

That would be a good idea... but who knows. 

[tnt]

I know but this poll gets me thinking.  If Nodak voters jump ship to RR I'll probably have to follow. I just wish it was RR and Nodaks.

The problem with this whole thing is that you either wouldn't have to make that decision if they did things the way they said they would, or you shouldn't have to make that decision in the next round.  Since they have already made the decision to allow Nodaks in the vote off, they should have the decency to allow people to vote their conscience, and allow for another vote if nobody reaches the 50 percent threshold.