fightingsioux4life Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Here we go: Instead of the GoFundMe page, please post your pledges here. And since people are wondering, I am a cat owner. Here is a photo of Hawthorne, my almost 4 year old orange domestic short hair. I got him a little before Christmas last year. And yes, I love him to pieces. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iramurphy Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 I think this is a better option for you. Although I stated that I wouldn’t spend $500,000-$1million to buy out a contract with only 1 year left, I give you credit for being willing to put your name with your opinion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux>Bison Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Just think of the players we could bring in with $500,000!!!! We don’t have the donors for NIL or a buyout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 31 minutes ago, Sioux>Bison said: Just think of the players we could bring in with $500,000!!!! We don’t have the donors for NIL or a buyout. If we can't afford to do what is necessary to be competitive in Division I, we should move FB to the Pioneer League or just drop the sport. Or move back down to Division II, where we can win with very few resources. This Division I move was poorly planned from the start. Doing something this large and consequential because someone else did it (NDSU, SDSU) is never a good reason to do something. The results (or lack thereof) are all the evidence you need. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 1. I wish your venture well; however, I suspect its demise is more likely. I will be contributing directly to UND (for the tax implications) per usual. 2. I can argue "success" either way. Three quarters of FCS would trade with UND in a heartbeat. But measured against the xDSUs it's not enough. Conundrum. 3. Never trust an orange cat. One flooded a sibling's house. Not kidding. Tuxedo is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 23 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: 1. I wish your venture well; however, I suspect its demise is more likely. I will be contributing directly to UND (for the tax implications) per usual. 2. I can argue "success" either way. Three quarters of FCS would trade with UND in a heartbeat. But measured against the xDSUs it's not enough. Conundrum. 3. Never trust an orange cat. One flooded a sibling's house. Not kidding. Tuxedo is the way to go. Agree with 1. As for 2., remember the FCS is very top heavy. The average FCS team is not a good benchmark for UND due to how watered down the bottom half is. You essentially stated that with the xDSU statement. Only around 5-10 programs (if not less) are true championship contender each season in the FCS. Now, how does Chaves view this? No clue. Probably content based on previous actions. Actions speak louder than words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 hour ago, UND-FB-FAN said: Agree with 1. As for 2., remember the FCS is very top heavy. The average FCS team is not a good benchmark for UND due to how watered down the bottom half is. You essentially stated that with the xDSU statement. Only around 5-10 programs (if not less) are true championship contender each season in the FCS. Now, how does Chaves view this? No clue. Probably content based on previous actions. Actions speak louder than words. What were your thoughts on #3? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, UNDBIZ said: What were your thoughts on #3? Mixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 16 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said: Mixed. No. Orange. Cats. Seems all the more appropriate this week with the CC ... Tigers ... coming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 8:48 AM, The Sicatoka said: No. Orange. Cats. Seems all the more appropriate this week with the CC ... Tigers ... coming in. Judging a book by it's cover is always a bad idea. Hawthorne is a good boy. Friendly, sweet, affectionate and always excited to see me when I've been gone all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 6:32 AM, The Sicatoka said: 1. I wish your venture well; however, I suspect its demise is more likely. I will be contributing directly to UND (for the tax implications) per usual. 2. I can argue "success" either way. Three quarters of FCS would trade with UND in a heartbeat. But measured against the xDSUs it's not enough. Conundrum. 3. Never trust an orange cat. One flooded a sibling's house. Not kidding. Tuxedo is the way to go. So, If am reading you right: 75% of the FCS fans would trade with UND, meaning they'd accept a 7-5 season and a traditional first round exits every year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSioux Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Just now, Goon said: So, If am reading you right: 75% of the FCS fans would trade with UND, meaning they'd accept a 7-5 season and a traditional first round exits every year? IMO he is saying trade for UND's facilities, fans, legacy, and upward projectory - we won numerous NCC championships, the Great West and Big Sky - a majority of schools have never won a conference championship. SDSU NEVER won the NCC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 20 minutes ago, Goon said: So, If am reading you right: 75% of the FCS fans would trade with UND, meaning they'd accept a 7-5 season and a traditional first round exits every year? Over 100 FCS teams didn’t have a first round entry much less exit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 hour ago, CMSioux said: IMO he is saying trade for UND's facilities, fans, legacy, and upward projectory - we won numerous NCC championships, the Great West and Big Sky - a majority of schools have never won a conference championship. SDSU NEVER won the NCC. So the fact that the Jackrabbits are winning FCS titles is somehow diminished by not having won the old NCC since the 1960's? We should focus on the present, not the past. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Midwestern Hawk Posted December 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2023 12 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Over 100 FCS teams didn’t have a first round entry much less exit. UND facilities and University are heads and tails above most FCS programs. Anytime we are out of the top 25 in FCS football, it is a total coaching failure. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSSD Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 46 minutes ago, CMSioux said: IMO he is saying trade for UND's facilities, fans, legacy, and upward projectory - we won numerous NCC championships, the Great West and Big Sky - a majority of schools have never won a conference championship. SDSU NEVER won the NCC. School Conference Titles Last Title North Dakota State 26 1994 North Dakota 24 2006 South Dakota State 14 1963 Northern Iowa 12 1964 South Dakota 10 2005 Nebraska-Omaha 9 2007 Northern Colorado 5 2002 Morningside 3 1956 Creighton 2 1927 Minnesota State 2 1993 Augustana 1 1959 Minnesota-Duluth 1 2005 St. Cloud State 1 1989 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 2 hours ago, CMSioux said: IMO he is saying trade for UND's facilities, fans, legacy, and upward protectory - we won numerous NCC championships, the Great West and Big Sky - a majority of schools have never won a conference championship. SDSU NEVER won the NCC. Honestly, what does that have to do now? I mean seriously, most of those great memories were 30 years ago. Or 5-10 years ago. Yep, Big Sky Championship, that was awesome, and then our favorite team went out and lost to the Richmond Spiders in the first round. SDSU might have never won an NCC title, but they're quickly leaving UND in the dust, in football and in Men's and Women's basketball. Do we want to continue to accept mediocrity? We had fans that wanted to fire Berry because he hasn't won a second round NCAA hockey game since 2016. Why can't we have the same standards for the other sports? The UND football program is oozing mediocrity, and has been for along time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 2 hours ago, fightingsioux4life said: So, the fact that the Jackrabbits are winning FCS titles is somehow diminished by not having won the old NCC since the 1960's? We should focus on the present, not the past. Exactly, that's horrendous logic. So, I am getting this vibe that some are happy with the status quo? Things are okay since we won in Division II. That mindset is the reason NDSU is marching along in the FCS playoffs while our favorite team is in the offseason. We're satisfied with being better than 75 percent of the teams. Doesn't anyone want to be the champion instead of the bridesmaid? The Fighting Hawks are the laughingstock in ND. People know that the Bison are the benchmark in North Dakota and laugh at us. As an Alum, I want us to be better. I am tired of first round exits and coaching contract extensions after 5-6 seasons. We should be pissed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSioux Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 43 minutes ago, Goon said: Exactly, that's horrendous logic. So, I am getting this vibe that some are happy with the status quo? Things are okay since we won in Division II. That mindset is the reason NDSU is marching along in the FCS playoffs while our favorite team is in the offseason. We're satisfied with being better than 75 percent of the teams. Doesn't anyone want to be the champion instead of the bridesmaid? The Fighting Hawks are the laughingstock in ND. People know that the Bison are the benchmark in North Dakota and laugh at us. As an Alum, I want us to be better. I am tired of first round exits and coaching contract extensions after 5-6 seasons. We should be pissed. I was simply addressing the question asked about what does UND have that the bottom 75% might envy. Nothing about being "satisfied". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Gophers lost their d cordinator today a guybcan dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Sue Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 It seems every college team has people coming and going….very few retirements. Same with that transfer portal. Many have 1 year of eligibility and transfer…? Better NIL or NFL exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 3 hours ago, gfhockey said: Gophers lost their d cordinator today a guybcan dream What are you hoping? The gophers call bubba? That’s quite the dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBuckets Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Picture of Bubba at his new job once we get the money to buy him out 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBuckets Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 @SIOUXFAN97 better be on the lookout cause he us coming for your employee of the month record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSioux Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 10 hours ago, McBuckets said: Picture of Bubba at his new job once we get the money to buy him out Bush. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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