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UND @ MN: Jan 15-16: Overly Hostile vs Underachieving

I think Bjugstad and Gardiner both will bring some physicality to the lineup, although I think both are coming straight from h.s? And I would hope by next year that Budish will begin making his physical presence more known, although if he has it in him I don't know what he's waiting for. Perhaps the year off from the injury has played a part.
 
Re: UND @ MN: Jan 15-16: Overly Hostile vs Underachieving

PCM said:
It could be. Or not.


The one deadline that's carved in stone is November 2010. That's the deadline in the NCAA lawsuit settlement for UND to obtain approval from both Sioux tribes in the state. The settlement doesn't require UND to drop the nickname if it doesn't have approval. The university can either change the nickname to something the NCAA likes or keep the Fighting Sioux nickname and be subject to the NCAA's policy against Native American nicknames and imagery.

There are some questions that have yet to be answered. Will the Standing Rock Tribal Council change its official policy against UND's use of the nickname, as the Spirit Lake Tribal Council did? Will the State Board of Higher Education change the name before the November deadline to help UND achieve membership in the DI Summit Conference? Will the group from Spirit Lake that filed a lawsuit to block the board from changing the name early file an appeal after the judge threw the case out?

There's a chance that the State Board of Higher Education could take action on the issue when it meets at UND Jan. 21. The expectation is that the Spirit Lake group will file an appeal with the North Dakota Supreme Court before then, effectively blocking the board from taking any action.


Because nobody is officially discussing a new nickname, that's rather hard to say. There have been many suggestions. Some are liked better than others, but I couldn't say which is favored. Heck, I don't even know who will ultimately make the decision if the nickname changes. Some simply favor UND becoming "North Dakota."


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Thanks for the update. I wish you guys luck in retaining your heritage and traditions. It truly would be a shame if und is required to comply.
 
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Re: UND @ MN: Jan 15-16: Overly Hostile vs Underachieving

A Sioux sweep this weekend would be the torpedo that sinks the minnesota season ship. The only question is, where would the goofs go from there?
 
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Brenthoven said:
MNS is correct. For whatever reason, they don't consider UND/MN hockey a "game night," but if it's a big Vikes game or Twins game, they do consider that a game night, and no reservations would be taken.
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I dunno - I've run into it during WCHA and NCAA playoff nights, too. The place is always packed for those, so it must be their policy on any big $$$ night. Wish they would just state it publicly. It's my absolute favorite place to watch WCHA games.
 
Re: UND @ MN: Jan 15-16: Overly Hostile vs Underachieving

Slap Shot said:
I think Bjugstad and Gardiner both will bring some physicality to the lineup, although I think both are coming straight from h.s? And I would hope by next year that Budish will begin making his physical presence more known, although if he has it in him I don't know what he's waiting for. Perhaps the year off from the injury has played a part.
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Sure, unless they turn into softies like the big guys that are on the team right now. Like you said, where's Budish and his strength and power? Flynn's been here four years and I'm still waiting...........
 
Re: UND @ MN: Jan 15-16: Overly Hostile vs Underachieving

When can we expect Dirty's diatribe on the gophers?
I always look forward to it. :D
 
Re: UND @ MN: Jan 15-16: Overly Hostile vs Underachieving

I am wondering who told Seth Helgeson to stop hitting people. He was a beast early in the year. He is a freshman, so I suppose some dropoff is normal if not expected. But still, I really miss that part of his game.
 
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state of hockey said:
I am wondering who told Seth Helgeson to stop hitting people. He was a beast early in the year. He is a freshman, so I suppose some dropoff is normal if not expected. But still, I really miss that part of his game.
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He isn't seeing a lot of ice time, which makes him less noticeable. But I also suspect that he is being told to pay more attention to his positional play, which shifts his focus away from looking for big hits.
 
Re: UND @ MN: Jan 15-16: Overly Hostile vs Underachieving

When did UND join the Big Ten? I hate the BTN (or my cable provider, or both)!
 
Re: UND @ MN: Jan 15-16: Overly Hostile vs Underachieving

Stolen from Brad Schlossman's twitter:

UND freshman Danny Kristo has 5 more points than Minnesota's entire freshman class.
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Re: UND @ MN: Jan 15-16: Overly Hostile vs Underachieving

On the plus side Minnesota's freshman have two more points than Chay.

Sioux Sweep
 
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