Board Member: NCAA Shouldn't Profit From UND Name
A North Dakota Board of Higher Education member says the NCAA shouldn't profit from selling the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux merchandise.By: Associated Press,
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota Board of Higher Education member says the NCAA shouldn't profit from selling the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux merchandise.
The NCAA is likely to penalize UND if it keeps using the nickname and an American Indian head logo after Aug. 15.
The Legislature has ordered UND to keep using the name and logo. On Monday the Board of Higher Education agreed to resume licensing the nickname and logo for shirts, caps and other items.
Board member Claus Lembke wanted the NCAA banned from selling UND merchandise through its Web site. Lembke's idea didn't get any support Monday.
Lembke says the NCAA shouldn't be selling goods with the logo and nickname, when the association thinks they are insulting to American Indians.
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