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[bigjake]

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I agree - it was uno who said no thanks to the miaa. But make no mistake about it if und leaves the league we are in a bad bad place. But in all probability the miaa would probably love to have uno/usd in their league (at least I hope so). The miaa is a league of haves and have nots and clearly usd and uno would be haves in that league making it a lot stronger. I was really hoping that uno would take the miaa invite - why they didn't baffles me. I would love to go regularily to cmsu, washburn,mo western , etc for games instead of always worrying about terrible weather up north during bb season. We can't afford to go d1 but if we ever were forced to go - we are a big urban area that would be a good media market for a few leagues. But there is no doubt that following the ncc isn't as much fun as it was 5 years ago. Also, one other thing that has always irked me was that sdsu didn't give as much notice as ndsu did to the league. Seems a lot more decent to have given us the year they should have. They were in this league for 80 years and they could have waited one more year but I guess for some reason you felt you had to walk lock step with ndsu. I think you are in a worse place than we are but we aren't in a good place at all.

[Mavericks#1]

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I am calling my shot now. I think SDSU will win tonites game. I think they are due to play well at home and the bigger crowd will have them energized.

[Rabbitlivinginverm]

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What's going on here? A civil discussion with Mav1 and BigJake? Mav1 predicting a Jacks win? Is the world coming to an end?

But seriously, I've enjoyed and learned a lot about UNO, the future of the NCC and the future of MIAA on the last couple of pages.

[Rabbitlivinginverm]

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And what's up with the UNO basketball team...2 in a row to UND?

UND tops Mavs again
The Associated Press


published: 1/15/2005

Fighting Sioux turns back UNO

Mike Johnson scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead North Dakota to a 73-60 win over Nebraska-Omaha on Friday in Grand Forks, N.D.

It was the second win for the Fighting Sioux (16-3, 2-0) over the Mavericks (15-3, 1-2) in less than a week. North Dakota beat Omaha 78-73 last Saturday in Omaha, ending the Mavericks' 12-game overall winning streak and 14-game home winning streak.

A 3-pointer by Johnson at the 6:39 mark of the first half Friday gave the Sioux the lead for good, at 18-16. They built a 32-22 halftime lead, then made 15 of 17 free throws in the second half to seal the win.

The Mavericks made just five of 24 3-point attempts on the game, and shot only 58 percent from the free throw line.

They were led by Chris DeSpain with 15 points. No other Omaha player scored in double figures.

Keith Parks added 17 points for the Sioux, and Evan Lindahl had 13 points and nine rebounds.

[Mavericks#1]

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Rabbitt in verm,


UNO for the first time played with no passion last night and deserved to lose. Probably hitting that dead spot that some teams hit during the season. Even with NDSU and SDSU going D1 the NCC is still pretty solid. North Dakota is a good team. We will be back. Mckenna is too good of a coach to let this go on for a long period. Tough game at USD on Thursday. We will see if they can turn it around.

[filbert]

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I have to say I enjoy the tone of the recent posts here. I tend to avoid the smack board, but had a free moment, took a peek over here and was very pleasantly surprised.

Thanks, all, for producing a very interesting and entertaining discussion . . .

[Rabbitlivinginverm]

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Rabbitt in verm,


        UNO for the first time played with no passion last night and deserved to lose. Probably hitting that dead spot that some teams hit during the season. Even with NDSU and SDSU going D1 the NCC is still pretty solid. North Dakota is a good team. We will be back. Mckenna is too good of a coach to let this go on for a long period. Tough game at USD on Thursday. We will see if they can turn it around.

No doubt, UNO will be back. But chances of a conference title are quickly fading. Still have 2 vs. USD and 2 vs. MSU-M. I still expect UNO to advance further than USD in the regions.

[Mavericks#1]

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I have to say I enjoy the tone of the recent posts here. I tend to avoid the smack board, but had a free moment, took a peek over here and was very pleasantly surprised.

Thanks, all, for producing a very interesting and entertaining discussion . . .





What you don't find my smack entertaining and interesting? ? ? Not even Mike Nelke?

[Mavericks#1]

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looks like my prediction might be holding up.

[jackmd]

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My prediction, the only way mav doesn't sleep alone tonight is if he wins on nickel slots and scores a trick. Let us know ;D.

[Mavericks#1]

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Give me one of your South Dakota chicks and I will show you what a Rabbitt does best.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Hey Doc, No Viagra needed here.

[filbert]

Re: D-II, D-III, NAIA, and other lesser divisions

I have to say I enjoy the tone of the recent posts here. I tend to avoid the smack board, but had a free moment, took a peek over here and was very pleasantly surprised.

Thanks, all, for producing a very interesting and entertaining discussion . . .





What you don't find my smack entertaining and interesting? ? ? Not even Mike Nelke?

"Dying is easy, comedy is hard."

[bigjake]

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I am fired up for my UMKC game tomorrow. I will be leaving Omaha around noon to drive down to KC. Unfortunately I have not been invited to any of the Jacks many pregame celebrations. I am sure all 20 fans will be having a great time and I wish I were invited. Just kidding. Am looking forward to seeing Hale Gym. I have only seen UMKC play in Municipal Aud. but they save those dates for the big boys. Maybe some day you will acquire that status. I serious doubt it but you never know. Umkc 75- sdsu 62. Your one hope is that umkc is looking past you - heck I will bet only half that team could point out where SD is on a map and none of them would know where Brookings is much less that it is the home of the jacks.
Seems a shame I can't put this on the umkc thread but I am still on suspension from that thread. What a shame.
Actually as much as I am looking forward to this game I am even more anxious to see how you do against the Bellevue Bruins. That is a monumental upset waiting to happens.
Go Roos and Bruins!!

[jacksfaninne]

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- heck I will bet only half that team could point out where SD is on a map

Now there's an observation that sure speaks highly of the academic program at UMKC. How many do you think could spell SD (just the abbreviation, not the entire name of the state, for gosh sakes)?

[mitchellrabbit]

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[quote author=bigjake .
Actually as much as I am looking forward to this game I am even more anxious to see how you do against the Bellevue Bruins.  That is a monumental upset waiting to happens.
Go Roos and Bruins!![/quote]

didnt bellevue lose to a terrible 5-14 midland and only beat a horrible DWU, 5-16 team by only 5?