When the average American citizen is asked what they think or know about North and South Dakota, a majoirty of the time not much is said. In fact, I'd be willing to bet that there is a certain number of Americans' that may not be able to point out the Dakota's on a map. Although North and South Dakota have a combined population of right around 1,400,000, and not much is known nation wide about either state, some fine athletes as well as sporting names have come from the two upper midwest states. Let's focus some attention to the Dakotas. Which state has put out more athletes or big names to the sporting world? I'm going to take each sport and list the athletes from North and South Dakota associated with each sport. The number of athletes in each as well as the stats had by each particular individual will help me determine which state has contributed more to that particular sport and the sporting world as a whole. These states have for the most part got along, but its time to create some friendly controversy and perhaps a bit of a rivalry. Consider my opinion, but make your own!! Let's talk Sports!!