I thought you guys might enjoy this. Just like we said in the earlier comments, it looks like schools with approval may pass the appeal process.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=2138372
Mascot Ruling
How do you think this will affect schools with a more generic name, such as Braves? Will they pass the litmus test if they get the support of a local tribe? Hmmm...
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Thought I'd post this in case y'all haven't seen it. Loved the last line.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=2141197
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=2141197
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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=2174858
North Dakota can't use "Fighting Sioux" anymore.
North Dakota can't use "Fighting Sioux" anymore.
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Jay Wisnieski wrote:http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=2174858
North Dakota can't use "Fighting Sioux" anymore.
Not exactly. They can appeal the ruling which prevents them from using the Nickname in NCAA-sponsored championships. Doesn't mean they can't continue to use the nickname.
Interesting article on the topic and ND's hockey arena from today's USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/ ... rena_x.htm
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