Parkers Pros

Went to the showcase today. Jerry looked very dialed in. Rest of the QB’s have work to do. Deng Deng, Caleb Goodloe, made big plays. Weir and Hoskins were noticeable, super quick. The line looked pretty solid. RB wise, minus one fumble, the RB’s had some big holes to run through but also some impressive explosive plays and that position looks Deeeeep. Chuck Lagama looks dangerous, if he hangs on to the ball. There was also two TE touchdowns so here is to hoping. Defensively we looked pretty solid. Deep on the line. Got beat a few times in the secondary but that looked like some communication stuff with the new db’s. Rucker looks huge. Eric Peaye looks legit. MLB looks like they had an up and down day so still some wait and see there. All in all thought they looked pretty good. Great crowd and energy!

What time is the spring game Saturday

I think he’s a face off guy. Looks like he led the team in face off wins last year.

I really think this team got the most of what it had. And I would argue more than we thought. Greyson U was a surprise to anyone who didn’t follow basketball. We’ve heard rumblings about his accolades on the scout team last year, but no one really knew how that would translate to the actual floor. That was a huge surprise for everyone. I think we have some good pieces, but the one thing that NDSU showed everyone, is that they have depth at every position. Anyone can hurt you. That’s where UND needs to get. If we have guys take some more steps, both physically, and mentally, this could continue to be a very dangerous team with a couple more pieces.

What a response!!!

We are too passive in defense right now. We are not winning puck battles and they are skating right through us. 2 more periods to get it right!

Disappointing period for sure. We look tired and hesitant. Physical game getting to them? This has to be a dirty, grit filled 3rd to get back in this.

What’s the replay look like

UND needs to get the puck north and play a little in their zone. We just are not moving our feet. Stay out of the box. We ought to get a penalty call our way here pretty soon I would think. If we get one, we got a bury one!

Wanna get the “feels” watch the clip of Jonathan Toews going back to Chicago for the first time in three years and the five minutes standing ovation he got tonight! Go Sioux!!

Any updates on Coaches post?

Oshie gave him the award after the game at center ice..

Let’s go USA!!

Not worried about defense no matter who stays or goes. Would absolutely love Lance Rucker to come back. And he’s an insanely important piece. But if we’re hanging our hat on him to make a break us then we might as well stop now. Cause he could get hurt on the first play. We don’t want hostages here. We want bought in guys who believe. They are asking a lot of the committed to be here. So if they feel like their path to the field is too hard, can’t blame them for feeling like a change of scenery will help. If the rumors of Fleming coming back are true, I like our weapons both inside and out. RB room gets another offseason to put muscle on. I like that room, It’s young, untested, but hungry! We gotta figure out how to use our quick receivers better, Hoskins, Tai, and we have a talented tight end or two that we really need use to open up the middle of the field. I feel like that was largely ignored. This is a make or break year for Isaac.

Yes and no. If he goes to an FCS school he is running from something, OC, or he hears footsteps, Chuck and Colt and worries about snaps. Or he worries about the beating he gets in the Missouri Valley.I am pretty confident in who we have in the running back room if SS leaves. He’s a third down scat back for an FBS team unless he puts on 15 pounds of muscle over the summer. He’s a tremendous talent and would be a big loss. But this is the type of thing we need to be ready for a year after year. We need to keep Rucker and the defensive line depth. Devereux is huge with Malachi leaving. Would be nice to get one experienced field, flipping type of receiver, from the portal.