Support North Dakota?

Last night as I was watching the NCAA Hockey Frozen Four game between North Dakota and Boston College I found myself screaming at the TV every time North Dakota got called for another bogus penalty and cheering loudly every time they scored.  Just two weekends ago I was at the Xcel Energy Center going back and forth with those North Dakotans and telling them how I felt about Minnesota being so much better than their team.  Two weekends ago I was fighting with them and this weekend I was cheering with them. 

North Dakota ended up losing 6-4 in a very good game.  After the game I had to stop for a second and decide if I should be disgusted with myself since I actually was cheering for the Soiux to win.  I found that I wasn't disgusted or even slightly upset.  Since Minnesota couldn't win the title I wanted the WCHA to win another title so we could continue to show that we have the best hockey in the Nation being played in our Conference.

I love the fact that I played hockey and any where I go I can always say with pride that Minnesota is the best state for hockey in the Nation.  I am wondering- Can Minnesota soccer come together and cheer for their teams at National events?  Or can other areas of the country do it?  I hear and read about the Magic vs. Sockers rivalry and they don't seem to celebrate each others successes.  Is it even possible to cheer for someone from the same area as you and wish them success?

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[NeverTilt]

Okay, I can't believe it. I was dissapointed when the Sioux lost in the Frozen Four. Mine is a house divided. My daughter and I are avid Gopher fans and my wife and Son are die-hard Sioux fans. But when it came down to it - we we're able to put our differences aside and suport the Sioux. I guess it is possible.