airmail Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 This was mentioned in the Illinois Tennis thread (thanks to PhillySioux) , but I thought it was worthy of its own. Finally... our lawmakers are working on something worthwhile. Speaker of the House Co-sponsored by Tim Johnson, R-Ill; Allen Boyd, D-Fla.; Dan Boren, D-Okla.; and Jerry Costello, D-Ill. Where's Earl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 (edited) I don't believe this issue was ever discusssed on this forum. Great! Fantastic! I need to spin that 'wheel of adjectives'!!! Local economies across the country would be impacted if the NCAA Edited May 5, 2006 by Sioux-cia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Just sent this to Earl, As a graduate of the University of North Dakota, I hope you are aware of the name and logo issue that is affecting our alma mater. I am a proponent of the name and logo. I strongly believe that the University, its' athletes, alumni and fans use the name respectfully and with honor. For the NCAA to dictate to an institution of higher learning what is right and what is wrong is outside of the parameters of its own rules and regulation and is without question wrong! Unless I have missed it, there has been no reaction, response, or even awareness expressed by you or our other elected representatives. Why is that? This morning I read 'the Hastert Act to Limit NCAA Role'. I respectfully request that you support it and that you do so publicly. As one of your constituents, it's important for me to know where you stand on this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roper1313 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Just sent this to Earl, Did you send this via e-mail or USPS? If e-mail do you have it handy? I'm sure there are a few others who would like to get in Earl's ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 http://www.pomeroy.house.gov/ Here ya go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakvindy Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 The best bet is to call one of his offices. Earl has several staffers who are UND alums, including his press secretary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jloos Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 His staff will respond to emails as well. Using the legislature is likely a better bet than the judiciary for UND. I am somewhat surprised with this list and cannot believe it will have much opposition outside of the wackos in California. This could be the beginning of the end for the NCAA's strangle hold over colleges. IMO this is the biggest news on this subject to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillySioux Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 The best bet is to call one of his offices. Earl has several staffers who are UND alums, including his press secretary. I believe the press secretary is a former Sioux Football player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I believe the press secretary is a former Sioux Football player. Mac Schneider left that position around August last year to attend law school at Georgetown University. Stephanie Craig, Pomeroy's current press secretary, is a UND graduate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND83 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 (In addition to Hastert:) Co-sponsored by Tim Johnson, R-Ill; Allen Boyd, D-Fla.; Dan Boren, D-Okla.; and Jerry Costello, D-Ill. Huh, 3 Democrats and 2 republican sponsors. So, you mean this isn't a one party issue!!!!! Now that that's off my chest. Go Sioux, and words I never thought would cross my lips, Go Hastert! Time to put political differences behind and contact your reps to support this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I believe the press secretary is a former Sioux Football player. The campaign should also include Dorgan and Conrad.... constituents should be demanding that they sponsor/co-sponsor similar legislation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND83 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 The campaign should also include Dorgan and Conrad.... constituents should be demanding that they sponsor/co-sponsor similar legislation. Great idea. I just finished a letter to my rep. Now on to the Senators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Huh, 3 Democrats and 2 republican sponsors. So, you mean this isn't a one party issue!!!!! Now that that's off my chest. Go Sioux, and words I never thought would cross my lips, Go Hastert! Time to put political differences behind and contact your reps to support this. When Hillary Clinton and Patrick "Dude, where's my car?" Kennedy climb on board, I'll know for sure that this isn't a one-party issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyMom Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Does anyone remember a Potato Bowl Parade or a Homecoming Parade at UND where our US Senators and Representatives haven't been part of it? Seriously. I'm a little disappointed that they haven't spoken out against the NCAA yet. The economic impact of the University not being able to host a post-season event would be huge......and that includes businesses that are in Grand Forks and the surrounding communities. Anyone have economic impact figures from the Western Regional? Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I'm a little disappointed that they haven't spoken out against the NCAA yet. To be fair, all three members of the Congressional delegation were quoted as saying that they support UND's use of the Fighting Sioux nickname. However, it wasn't widely reported by the media, which means that few people outside of Grand Forks know about it. And what they've actually done to help UND with this issue remains a mystery to the average North Dakota voter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforeverbaby Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Great idea. I just finished a letter to my rep. Now on to the Senators. How do you get ahold of the senators? I sent an e-mail to Pomeroy, but I can't figure out the other two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 How do you get ahold of the senators? I sent an e-mail to Pomeroy, but I can't figure out the other two. The following links contain DC and District contact info, including emails: Dorgan: http://dorgan.senate.gov/contact/index.cfm#bismarck Conrad: http://conrad.senate.gov/contact.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforeverbaby Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 The following links contain DC and District contact info, including emails: Dorgan: http://dorgan.senate.gov/contact/index.cfm#bismarck Conrad: http://conrad.senate.gov/contact.html thanks, done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Illiniwek Supporter Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Co-sponsored by Tim Johnson, R-Ill; Allen Boyd, D-Fla.; Dan Boren, D-Okla.; and Jerry Costello, D-Ill. Tim Johnson is the US Representative from Urbana, home of the University of Illinois. BTW, Denny Hastert is a former HS wrestling coach. He does have more than a passing interest in high school and college sports. I'm glad to see that someone from Oklahoma, home of the "Sooners" is co-sponsoring. I'd like to hear what the NCAA thinks of that nickname and what it says about Native Americans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux7>5 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 This was mentioned in the Illinois Tennis thread (thanks to PhillySioux) , but I thought it was worthy of its own. Finally... our lawmakers are working on something worthwhile. Speaker of the House Co-sponsored by Tim Johnson, R-Ill; Allen Boyd, D-Fla.; Dan Boren, D-Okla.; and Jerry Costello, D-Ill. Where's Earl? I havea question does anyone know when this is going to be voted on? I also want to know wherethe congressman from ND are? They should have been co-sponsors of this fine bill? This is great I want to see Myles Brand squirm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforeverbaby Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I havea question does anyone know when this is going to be voted on? I also want to know wherethe congressman from ND are? They should have been co-sponsors of this fine bill? This is great I want to see Myles Brand squirm it has been refered to the house committe on education and the workforce. I don't know, but people are contacting earl to get him going. he is the only one for nd in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Let's not forget that the DC Elected tried to attack the NCAA before in regards to the BCS limiting those mid-major schools. Yet again the NCAA has upset those elected officials. At some point they will pass some law that hurts the NCAA. Also reported in Sports Illustrated a few weeks ago was a little blurb on how some former athletes were suing the NCAA over being able to earn money from the NCAA since they make so much off the athletes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I'd like to hear what the NCAA thinks of that nickname and what it says about Native Americans. Ah yes, "Sooners", meaning the people who stole land from American Indians before ("sooner") than it was legal to steal land from American Indians. Of course that's not "hostile and abusive." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIouxNY Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Just sent this to Earl, I tried to add my voice to this chorus, but since I am no longer a resident of the ND Congressional District, Pomeroy's website will not even accept the comments. They suggest that I send comments to my Representatives (done), but as a born and bred GF Native, this irks me that I cannot express support for issues that affect my home town. And then come the comments about Pomeroy's position that are in another thread... Grrrrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choyt3 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I tried to add my voice to this chorus, but since I am no longer a resident of the ND Congressional District, Pomeroy's website will not even accept the comments. They suggest that I send comments to my Representatives (done), but as a born and bred GF Native, this irks me that I cannot express support for issues that affect my home town. And then come the comments about Pomeroy's position that are in another thread... Grrrrrr. Just fill in a ND zip code (Your parents address?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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