The Sicatoka

Defense? I'm in favor of UND acquiring one. That was the question, right? UM's first TD: We put the LCB on the slot on the right side of the D. UM saw that, motioned a back to prove it was man, and then threw to a back being "covered" by an ILB. That's on the coaches for calling a defense that'll leave hanging an ILB out to dry like that.

It will help lure in a decent replacement coach and it will help that coach recruit.

Teams reflect their coaches.

Mike Mannausau is looking pretty smart right now.

Sure. Which sports do we cut? And remember to stay in Title XI compliance when you select.

DU sponsors women's gymnastics and skiing to comply with Federal law called Title IX.

Don't blame the hockey program for that.

I'm not defending Hakstol. I've said to others that I'm worried he is our Doug Woog. I'm saying the immediate problem is the football program.

When football is losing national semis I will start worrying about the hockey staff. Until then, football needs an overhaul, and I'd start tomorrow if I had that power.

No, we'd lose in the national semis or title game.

Will UND have an interim head coach on Monday?

When he was at U of Sioux Falls I argued for Kalen DeBoer. I'm not sure I'd still do that, but I would consider him. Interesting thought: Muss hired two very young coordinators. Yes, timing played into that, but by having young coordinators Muss has a built in layer of safety. Fire Muss midseason and who do you name as interim?

We get this. ESPN GameDay goes to NDSU next week. Welcome to the bottom.

Someone, please, try to explain this one away.

3000 posts? Mmm ... OK ....

We'll know the precise minute that "Redskins" has become a net negative for the franchise and the NFL. That will be the precise minute that the moniker will change. (Note: I said the same about "Sioux".)

Wasn't there a minor league baseball team in Bismarck called the Dakota Rattlers?

I heard you should've bought stock in it.

Why is there talk of NDSU LBs in this "Montana at UND" thread? Please cease. Start another thread if need be.

Saban is part of Don James' coaching "family" tree. Expecting to win rubs off from associating with winners like Don James. Saban, like James, expects to win.

Return of ... The Vast Fighting Sioux Conspiracy ... if you only knew ...

Our O-line can't get a run game going. As such, they may also be suspect protecting a QB. Knowing that, a more mobile quarterback makes the defense have more things to think about.

You apparently missed all the "Green and White" gear ads during the radio pre- and post-game shows ... last season. It's not new. It's a filler for the void until there's something new.

I don't see any other BSC team running small, light backs like UND.

I've preached "patience" to hockey fans in the past. This is ira preaching the same here. Out of respect and deference I'll follow his lead (and what he ascribes to) here.