jdub27

Other than FG kicking, I don't think there is a special teams area that isn't performing at a level that warrants complaining.

I don't think anyone has defended the FG (lack of) execution this year. It needs to be figured out from all aspects. UND was T-3 last year in FG% in the conference with the same guy. I doubt he forgot how to kick. Someone else brought up how bad the XP's have been the last few years and that part is just blatantly wrong

Very interested to see the actual breakdown of numbers. Guessing plenty of those online students are on campus at different points during the semester.

2017 - 30/33 2018 - 35/38 2019 - 35/38 2020 - 26/29 2021 - 31/31 2022 - 45/45 2023 - 43/45 2024 - 44/45 2025 - 25/26 2017-2020, missing 3 a year is below where anyone would want to see. Since the spring Covid season, UND is hitting XP's at 98% clip. I don't think that is an issue. That's about as automatic as you are going to find. Agree that FG's from 40 and in need to be way more consistent.

Would agree on the FG kicking needing to be more consistent, particularly this year and especially from a shorter distance. But blanket comparisons are tough on those unless you start breaking it down by distance and then get into the wider hash's for college, etc. They do need to figure it out as it helps with a true risk/reward scenario when you are comfortable the 3 points are almost automatic if you don't go for a 4th down conversion. The only reason XP's came up was because it was specifically mentioned that UND has been lacking in that the last 3-4 seasons. Averaging 1 miss a year doesn't seem to fit that narrative. 100% would be great. Reid. The guy you specifically stated issues started after he left. Super nice guy as well. Met him a time or two after he had graduated.

Career - 126/129 for a 97.6% conversion rate. Don't think that is making the point you were hoping for...

What was your point with our XPs over the last 3 years?

2025 - 25/26 Opponents - 12/13 2024 - 44/45 Opponents - 44/45 2023 - 43/45 Opponents - 34/36 2022 - 45/45 Opponents - 44/46 UND - 3 misses in the last 3.5 seasons, conversion rate of 98.1% Opponents - 6 misses last 3.5 seasons, conversion rate of 95.7%

Here are the actual numbers to back this up for opponents average starting field position on kickoffs: KSU - 28 (29 on non-touchbacks, 44 yarder at the end hurt) PSU - 21 (19 on non-touchback, plus one turnover) UM - 23 (21 on non-touchbacks, UM had a PF penalty to lower the average) Valpo - 21 (17 on non-touchbacks, Valpo had a holding penalty to lower average) UNI - 25 (24 on non-touchbacks) Season - 23 (22 on non-touchbacks with one turnover) Being that touchbacks move the ball to the 25, other than KSU, the non-touchback strategy seems to be working with the bonus of creating an extra position with a turnover. Some of the "touchbacks" were actually fair catches inside the 25 that move the ball out to the 25, so they are counted the same. Tied for 7th in the nation with 3 blocked kicks Tied for 1st in the nation with 0 blocked kicks allowed 6th in the nation for avg net punting yards (41.95) and T16 for Avg Punt Return Allowed (11 for 44 yards)

Don't they want to fire the guy you wanted UND to hire?

Yep, it was a bad throw but glad you brought it up since it has yet to be beat to death. But it is nowhere near an example of forcing a throw and putting the ball in danger, which is why I specifically pointed out that he is a good candidate to run a trick play like that. So again, you continue to pile on a UND football player that is considered a team leader by both the coaching staff and his fellow players for no real reason.

Might not be a bad week to break out a spy for the QB. Won't be the last time they may need it this year. Shut down his running/scrambling and I think UND will be fine. Easier said than done.

I'd give them a pass if they could tell me the statistical likelihood of the following 3 numbers occurring in consecutive years: 11,952 11,952 11,952

Key part of it. Someone who has the thought process and wherewithal to not force something that isn't there and live to play another down.

Great post. Particularly as it relates to the ST coordinator. One of the best in FCS/G5 without a doubt. Guessing the head coach, who held that position at a top school in the nation, feels similar otherwise he wouldn't have kept him around. Some people just have main character syndrome. An easy way to fix that is the ignore feature. Works wonders on cleaning up a lot of garbage, at least until people respond to posts.