Smoggy Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 NCAA at it again. I'm guessing it's because their name is "Braves" that the NCAA is asking them to look at their name issue. Quote
MafiaMan Posted January 31, 2005 Posted January 31, 2005 Once again, the NCAA, in its infinite wisdom, chooses to turn a blind eye to one evil (anyone else think Maurice Clarett DIDN'T get special treatment and cash while at Ohio State) and wants to put the hammer down on another one. If you're so high and mighty, NCAA, let's ban Illinois from playing in the NCAA tournament solely because of their nickname and not pick on some Division 5AAA school with a similar nickname. Quote
bigmrg74 Posted January 31, 2005 Posted January 31, 2005 Once again, the NCAA, in its infinite wisdom, chooses to turn a blind eye to one evil (anyone else think Maurice Clarett DIDN'T get special treatment and cash while at Ohio State) and wants to put the hammer down on another one. If you're so high and mighty, NCAA, let's ban Illinois from playing in the NCAA tournament solely because of their nickname and not pick on some Division 5AAA school with a similar nickname. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, Clarett didn't get any special treatment. And it was about during that Orange Bowl when Rick Riley was crying how Clarett was getting screwed because he couldn't go back home for his friends funeral, despite the fact that he probably could have paid for the ticket himself. Not to metion Illinois, how about Florida St. as well? Why don't they put their money where their mouth is?? Morals are sure easier to stand by when there isn't so much money in the way... Quote
MafiaMan Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Wasn't it Chris Webber who defended his taking money from boosters in college because on some nights he couldn't even afford a pizza. My four years weren't covered by an athletic scholarship and I couldn't afford a pizza either. The NCAA has its head screwed on backwards. If they really want to make a statement about nicknames, then let's start with Florida State in football and Illinois in basketball. Oh, that's right. Florida State brings in big $$$ for the NCAA for football and Illinois should garner a #1 seed in basketball and send tons of fans to NCAA tournament games. Nevermind then... Quote
Norseman Posted February 4, 2005 Posted February 4, 2005 Wasn't it Chris Webber who defended his taking money from boosters in college because on some nights he couldn't even afford a pizza. My four years weren't covered by an athletic scholarship and I couldn't afford a pizza either. The NCAA has its head screwed on backwards. If they really want to make a statement about nicknames, then let's start with Florida State in football and Illinois in basketball. Oh, that's right. Florida State brings in big $$$ for the NCAA for football and Illinois should garner a #1 seed in basketball and send tons of fans to NCAA tournament games. Nevermind then... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You're absolutely right, money talks! If Engelstad had told UND he wouldn't donate anything unless the Fighting Sioux nickname changed, UND would have changed the nickname in a heartbeat! Quote
MafiaMan Posted February 9, 2005 Posted February 9, 2005 Good to know your opinion on this issue, Norseman. Now tell me this, why do Stanton, Solen, Fort Yates/Standing Rock Community High School, etc. all refer to themselves as the Sioux or Warriors? Does that make those communities racist as well? If it's racist, it's racist, right? Quote
JESUS,family,rutgers Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 You would think the NCAA would be more concerned about drug and alcohol abuse,steroids,schools with pathetic graduates, and "light" degrees. Quote
bigmrg74 Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 You would think the NCAA would be more concerned about drug and alcohol abuse,steroids,schools with pathetic graduates, and "light" degrees. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Amen!! Quote
dakotadan Posted February 11, 2005 Posted February 11, 2005 Good to know your opinion on this issue, Norseman. Now tell me this, why do Stanton, Solen, Fort Yates/Standing Rock Community High School, etc. all refer to themselves as the Sioux or Warriors? Does that make those communities racist as well? If it's racist, it's racist, right? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't think he was stating his oppinion on the issue. I think he was just pointing out the fact that if Mr. Engelstad's stance on the name issue had been reversed, UND would most likely have a new name and logo right now. He simply was stating that $$$$ is what makes the world go around. Quote
MafiaMan Posted February 11, 2005 Posted February 11, 2005 I've seen Norseman on the board, dakotaboy. I'm fully aware of his opinion of the Fighting Sioux nickname. However, it's ironic that when I pose the question of predominantly Indian schools in North Dakota calling themselves "Warriors" or "Sioux" and why they should ban those school nicknames as well in addition to UND, I wind up hearing crickets chirping in response. The anti-name side has no answer to that question. Quote
dakotadan Posted February 12, 2005 Posted February 12, 2005 I completely agree with that statement. Quote
jloos Posted February 12, 2005 Posted February 12, 2005 I've seen Norseman on the board, dakotaboy. I'm fully aware of his opinion of the Fighting Sioux nickname. However, it's ironic that when I pose the question of predominantly Indian schools in North Dakota calling themselves "Warriors" or "Sioux" and why they should ban those school nicknames as well in addition to UND, I wind up hearing crickets chirping in response. The anti-name side has no answer to that question. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Because like most Natives they think it is an honor to name their school after a Tribe. Don't blame the Natives for the name change side - it is vastly white leftists who feel they must "protect" those that don't need or want protecting. Quote
MafiaMan Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 I agree with that 100% jloos. That's why there's no answer to my question because the only possible rebuttal is "well, if the schools are predominantly Indian, then it's ok." I'm not blaming American Indians at all. My high school played Fort Yates/SRCHS in high school basketball and I know damn right that those players, fans, and parents are proud of their school name. It's out-of-work-got-nothing-better-to-do-than-protest white folks who stir the pot. Quote
Riverman Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 I wind up hearing crickets chirping in response. The anti-name side has no answer to that question. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I = WE....You are not alone on this one! How did we know Doreen Yellowberd could start chirping in the HERALD on Saturday?(2-19-05) Quote
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