The Sicatoka

The film I've seen of Deng Deng shows he has a long loping stride, not short-choppy steps like Belquist. Is he going to get open with that stride? Last "lopers" I recall are Toivanen and Maag. It worked for them I guess.

I don't see QB Romfo getting higher than third on the QB depth chart so you may be right. Both Romfos in the RB room would add some depth and they run hard.

Spicer had the last laugh, until now. Does Bubs get the last laugh or do we hold off on that until fall.

To try to get this back on the rails ... based on this: https://fightinghawks.com/news/2023/12/20/north-dakota-football-adds-28-during-early-signing-period.aspx Why two QBs? I asked once already without a great answer. Odds we see both Thadens starting at OL at the same time at some point? The "front seven" recruits on D all seem light, but they are coming from HS.

Note: I consolidated all the "Spicer" stuff into the NCHC thread.

Let's focus this on recruiting. There are enough threads for the airing of grievances*. Thank you. *Brought to you in the spirit of Festivus

Zoinks! Germany was previously 0-25 against Finland ... https://www.tsn.ca/world-juniors/germany-earns-first-ever-win-over-finland-at-world-juniors-1.2053758

The NCAA will come up with some contrived difference, most likely, the stipend is for "sporting performance and play" (sport salary, aka pro) and NIL is for personal appearances and endorsements (name/image/likeness) ... like the two aren't directly linked*. *if Gerrell's was looking for an endorsement from a "UND student" here's a hint ... I know the first 26 names they'd approach.

Not that we don't trust our guy @stoneySIOUX but here's the official: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulldogs-hockey/bulldogs-spicer-declared-ineligible-for-rest-of-season

'Academically ineligible' is like luggage: You take it with you wherever you go (until you requalify).

Guys, Detroit has a good team this season.

Right about now the only two teams that have anything to chirp about are the Griz and Bunnies.

If Thaden is projected at RT and Feeney lands at QB1, yes, Thaden needs to bulk up as he becomes the blind side.

The official sounder when Deng Deng catches a pass.

I just like saying Deng Deng.

Spelling aside, this is correct answer.

12 game year but even with Hawai'i I only count 11 on UNI's.

So what's the connection to WV State?

Awfully quiet around here for a signing day.

https://fightinghawks.com/news/2023/12/20/north-dakota-football-adds-28-during-early-signing-period.aspx

Why the transfer QB from Mary (Hentges) and a HS QB Sulik? Normal rotation plus backfill for Schuster's departure? Bring both to get the QB room back to five (was four all season)? Prep for an all-Romfo two RB pro-set backfield (with Feeney or Kaminsky at QB)?

I'm not into crime stats. Instead ... So the play-in 8-9 game is hosted by the 1 seed. That means to advance an 8 or 9 will have to win three games (of potentially four) in the 1 seed's rink over not sure how many days (four? five?). Ouch.

No mention of what's on at 10 on Midco? https://midcosports.com/schedule/