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ManO'War

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Jun 14, 2012 11:48 AM
They should just change it to the Fighting Sue
Jun 14, 2012 11:48am
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WebFire

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Jun 14, 2012 12:30 PM
ManO'War;1199620 wrote:They should just change it to the Fighting Sue
Then Sue might be offended. But only maybe, since we would assume and not actually ask her.
Jun 14, 2012 12:30pm
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swamisez

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Jun 14, 2012 1:27 PM
I think the ND assembly simply gave the University the ability to change the mascot. I has been previously held up in court.

Whether the university is going to change it is still up for debate. Ralph Englestad Arena issue may have something to do with the decision.
Jun 14, 2012 1:27pm
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HitsRus

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Jun 14, 2012 1:27 PM
I'm sure someone will eventually state on this thread "The people have spoken".(even if the locals Tribes haven't). So I'll just get it out of the way.
Jun 14, 2012 1:27pm
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Tiger2003

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Jun 14, 2012 1:49 PM
It is not a good time here in Grand Forks. Ralph once said if the Fighting Sioux ever change their name they will not play in Hockey at the Ralph. UND pays $1 each year to play at the Ralph. But who knows?

Alot of people are just ready for this to be over. It is sad the as of right now the Sioux right now won't play the Gophers or the Badgers. Hoping this controversy is dealt with and UND Hockey and the University can move on.
Jun 14, 2012 1:49pm
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yobro08

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Jun 14, 2012 1:50 PM
can we please notre dame's name then, the fighting irish is too offensive to me since i am irish
Jun 14, 2012 1:50pm
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hasbeen

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Jun 14, 2012 2:27 PM
""By and large most people either don't care or support the name," Lyle Antelope, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation, said Wednesday."

Then why was it needed changing? The politically correct white guys?
Jun 14, 2012 2:27pm
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bigkahuna

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Jun 14, 2012 8:03 PM
pnhasbeen;1199853 wrote:""By and large most people either don't care or support the name," Lyle Antelope, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation, said Wednesday."

Then why was it needed changing? The politically correct white guys?
I think if the Sioux came out and supported the school like the Seminoles do with Florida State, then everyone else would pretty much STFU.
Jun 14, 2012 8:03pm
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swamisez

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Jun 15, 2012 12:25 AM
3 out of the 5 Sioux tribes in NoDak don't mind the nickname. Standing Rock has been trying to extort money from the university and NCAA for years by way of merchandising, and when UND refused to give them a cut they decided the name was offensive and it needed to be changed.
Jun 15, 2012 12:25am
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ernest_t_bass

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Jun 15, 2012 12:27 AM
swamisez;1200883 wrote:3 out of the 5 Sioux tribes in NoDak don't mind the nickname.

This is Mur-Ka. Minority rules.
Jun 15, 2012 12:27am
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SJBlueJay20

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Jun 15, 2012 12:54 AM
Another win for political correctness, huzzah!

As a Native American, I'm deeply offended by the revoking of their mascot. And when I say "Native American" I don't mean someone of American Indian descent, rather I was born here, my parents were born here, my grandparents were born here. How much more native can I get to 'Murica?
Jun 15, 2012 12:54am
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Apple

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Jun 15, 2012 9:03 AM
Next up... Jeep Cherokee.
Jun 15, 2012 9:03am