Longtime fan

Correct me if I’m wrong.... I went through the game predictions this year and noted the word “need” three times. Is that correct? Can you help us out as to how many times it was used? It comes across as very much a drama queen the way you have stated it .

Was just going post that. Let’s hope they finish out the year strong. Also .....Sam is taking it to the # 13 in the nation. 3rd qtr

Nice win. The first game unc was throttled in its 0-5 season.

Bad wording on my part. What I meant by “seeing if the conservative play calling makes it way back” is that I suspect conservative play calling will be what Rudy will do. I want their foot on the throttle.

Exactly. Let’s see if the conservative play calling makes it way back.....then watch unc creep back in. Looking good so far.

Now hearing Santiago is doubtful.... my original projection was that und would score 23. Und 14-21. Bad guys. Until I see anything short of a full game that the play calling is exposing the opposing Ds weakness and /or correct adjustments are made this offense holds back und again. I say it every game and yet every game is a near mirror image of the last. UNCs D is average at best so und SHOULDNT have any issues offensively but yeah...... With the speedy WR Unc has I could see the our CBs getting burnt a few times as well

Apparently not. This was it....

What’s the chances that und scores 30 for the first time this year against a somewhat, maybe, kinda.....competent d1 team. Mvsu is not a competent d1 team ....they are equivalent to naia mid level talent.... at best. Most d1 teams drop 50 -70 pts on them. Und struggled to get 35 against them. Could we see 30 against a team thats 0-4 ? I say und scores 23. Most of those points will of course come in the first half before adjustments have been made by the opposing DC. Opposing DCs make Rudy look like a child. Five years of offensive greatness continues ???..... and yes....... I am, and have been for 5 years, completed frustrated with the talent that is wasted in this offense!! Santiago’s 1 td this year amplifies my frustration. Four games in and he has one td !??!? They have played mvsu, Idaho st, Sam and Washington. Outside of Washington the defenses of the other three teams are equal to a class b team. Is anybody on this forum happy with the offense the last 5 years ?? If so ....state your reason.

The thing about Santiago.... he ignites double coverage by every team just by being on the field. This is where Rudy could/should exploit the opposing teams weakness. Teams have an eagle eye directed to Santiago. So many ways to use #22 .....whether the ball is in his hands or not. Every team “bites” when it looks like he’s getting it.

Weah looks the “part” of a football player. I agree give him some reps to see what he’s capable of doing. Ncaa has granted four free games to test a kid.

Und needs Santiago but if he needs rest up I like giving Cam some reps. Talented kid.

Was it Izzy that dove for the ball over the middle and got up slowly hunched over holding his midsection? Don’t think he returned after that.

One of them could be Santiago. He missed a portion of the Idaho st game. Groin or hammy is what it looked like.

I agree. Would like to see a couple INTs as well

What’s to be expected: - conservative play calling !!! - no adjustments - offense scores 6 points in the second half - D will give up the occasional big play

They never have had it. Never will

Und has scored a WHOPPING 24 points in the second half this year. Average of 6 points!?!?! Complete trash! Mvsu , Sam and Idaho st will NEVER EVER be known as a top 100 D. Opposing DCs on less than average teams making adjustments....Rudy doing Rudy things ....which is absolutely nothing! How the hell does bubba keeps this loaf of bread around!? I praised Rudy for a fantastic called 1st qtr..... then the fumble happened . He went face first back to page 1 and conservative so in his mind ....”to keep und from losing by much” ..”keep it close”. So sick of this !@#$. Keep the throttle down !!!

I would love it if they played every minute of every game every year like it’s a playoff game.....aggressive with a killer instinct.

-Now that Sammy got blown out of the water ....Unds two wins this year have a combined 1-5 record. Mvsu is rated last in fcs. Und had its struggles against mvsu as shown in the fact that they kept their starters in all game -no way in hell does a good team lose to Idaho st at home for their homecoming........und is currently not good - sick and tired of being below average. -$&@#^%!! -

That’s why I like the D....they take chances. Taking chances is a risk. Risking is being aggressive. Being aggressive shows the fans you want to do what it takes to win. Winning is why they play Sometimes you will “eat it” with being aggressive but it beats being conservative and non adjusting like the bore that is Rudy ball. FIVE FUNKING YEARS!!!!!!!!!!

He’s not a pro . You might be right....when a guy gets all twisted you can expect the entire team to fold.

Why does it take the offense five plus years to hopefully adjust?

Very much

The D gave up 6 points in the 2nd half. They made adjustments. Although not perfect ....it was MUCH better than the 1st half where Idaho st was just shy of 400 yards. Yet, the bengals made defensive adjustments late 2nd qtr and completely shut down Unds O from that point on. I get it that Idaho st is known nationally for their defense (maximum sarcasm )....but I was thinking und would be able to score double digits at home against them. Rudy can’t adjust !!!!!!!!!! FIVE FUNKING YEARS!!!!!! Same damn thing over and over and over and over.

Sticking with my August 17th post