Longtime fan

17 points vs Sam???? Wow.

I would say Mid -tier.

I’m extremely anal about stats/ facts. I needed to look up pac 12 wr talent. Washingtons WRs came in 5th and 6th place in the two publications I viewed. That to me screams mid Pac -12 tier. Sticking with Sams starting WRs are faster quicker. Wont matter a bit if their qb can’t get them the ball

35-34 Und.

I would prefer it wouldn’t rain. Rain will give them an excuse as to why they lost. I would like to see UND fully and unequivocally tested against a quality opponent. Namely one with the type of arsenal that Sam has offensively. No excuses! Will only help UND in the long run.

Flower is a stud. Really like his game.

Und SHOULD shut down their run game and make them one dimensional. It’s that one dimensional factor (pass D)that und needs to win. Und needs to be aggressive from the get go, not only defensively but more importantly offensively. Will or can they be aggressive offensively? Cmon Rudy!! Many different angles or intangibles involved with this game. Cant wait for the game either.

I’ve seen enough film on them to say they will be the best set of WRs und will face. Very quick and great route runners. Any open space and they’re gone. It’s just up to the qb to get them the ball

Better....not sure. Faster/ quicker....yes. I believe that Sams starting WRs are quicker/faster then Washington’s starting WRs Just because they are “fcs level”, as you mentioned, doesn’t excuse them from being talented (Wentz, David Johnson....etc). I would say the fcs combo of Hardin and Galloday would of rivaled a few fbs teams starters. Unds secondary will have its hands full with Sams WRs. Need the front 7 to get push and constantly disrupt their qb to help out the guys in the backend. Their HC is trying to rope und into thinking they will run the ball much more then in the past. Don’t buy it. He knows unds strength is against the run and have been suspect vs the pass. Weather permitting ....they will be flinging the ball all over. Und needs to be in Sams backfield all day. Have zero confidence in the offense ....but they should be able (hoping) to do enough to move the ball to rest up the D. We shall see

Same ol song and dance. In bubba years ...the D looks fantastic to began the game. They are well prepared and execute accordingly. The offense does zero. Because the offense does absolutely nothing the D succumbs to minutes. Game after game. They didn’t save this for just Washington ....it’s every &$^%@& game. Five years!! The D held it together for 3 qtrs this game. Does rushing for 202 yards at a 5.7 ave qualify as stopping their run game?? Could of been much better if the offense would do something to relieve the D. But that will never be. Game after game Two INTs were great as was the pressure Browning is the same kind of heisman candidate that Ryan leaf was. It’s all the system. Sam’s WR are faster/quicker then Washington WR. Btw ...who’s the potential nfl receivers for Washington? .

Ryan Leaf was too...and Tom Brady wasn’t

I’m not sure the UW qb is WAY better then sams qb. Sams qb was one of the top qbs in the east coast out of high school that started his career at Rutgers. I would say Sams starting WRs are on par with UW starting WRs talent wise. I will say more speed with Sams Saying that und “shutdown” UW is a optimist view. They looked very good and kept UW in-check for nearly 3qtrs but they still gave up 24 points at that point and had some nice offensive plays. Very impressed with und D just not sure they shut them down. Unds run D will take care of business vs Sam. Noah and Tanks injuries are unfortunate. Having them in the middle is a definite plus so if they miss this game that will hurt....but there is comfortable depth at those positions. Unds offense on the other hand ...... they can make a porous D look dang good. Simple tactic ....they stack the box against und like every other opposing D. CBs man up on the slow WRs, safeties drop down and worry about Santiago at the line. Santiago’s pure talent makes up for Rudy’s offensive deficiencies...... some of the time. See if he can in this game. If he can ....und stands a chance to keep pace if the score warrants it. Brady still might be banged up . Big loss with Tobin possibly out. Und cannot comfortably rely on its ST units. That’s the major eye watcher in this game. That would mean that Rudy would have decisions to make.....ugh.... Und definitely can win but will take an all around effort. My gut tells me that there will be a score or two by the D or a combination of D /ST return Und 35-34.

?? This is the type of mentality I do not understand. Show no trick plays, limit injuries.........I guess they should have stayed home then.

Spot on! Bubba is the biggest cheerleader for not only the football program but for UND. But like you said...his inflexibility is frustrating. His loyalty is also frustrating Year one: new coach new system plus a massive roster overhaul. For the most part things went as planned with any new coached team. Year two: as far as I’m concerned this has been bubbas best team. Rudy ball was very green. Opposing DCs and fans alike are somewhat unaware of the simplicity, non adjustments, use of personal that will become Rudy ball. But this year it works well with a very talented true freshman RB and RT. Plus Taj and Will at ILB and a healthy Cole lead the D. Run D was fantastic. Quite certain if they made the playoffs they would of won a game or two. Year three: Opposing DCs and fans have figured out Rudy ball. The offense was hit or miss depending on the quality of the opposing team. Good/decent defenses (wasnt many) didn't allow und to do much. The D was hit or miss as well. Improved secondary play. As usual run D was good /great. Und relied heavily on opportunistic moments this year. Weak/ weaker schedule. Felt great to be in the playoffs! year four: everyone on the planet is well aware of Rudy ball! Injuries! Defense was decimated yet made no adjustments. The signs of inflexibility and non adjustments are magnified across every level. Year five: Rudy is somehow still here !?!?! D looks to be back after a one year hiatus. ST are extremely young and ineffective. Conservative calls have always been there but are magnified. Many games left. Toughest schedule of bubba era I’m not looking for bubba to be given his walking papers he just needs to show the fans that he’s willing and able to believe in his kids and attempt things that are out of his conservative stubborn ways. Be flexible to a certain extent. Take chances to go for the win and not just keep it “close”. The young men will cling to that with confidence. And hire a new OC !!!

Very winnable game if UND plays up to par Even with 9 in the box und should be able to run on them. They have a stud longhorn transfer OLB that was the top LB in Texas coming out of high school. He might cause some issues ..........nevertheless....Rudy is content to get back into his comfort zone using page one and only page one of his playbook for this game. Will und have to play catch up ball?....and if so, can they keep up? sam will pass all over the field on und home cookin in favor of Sam UNDs D needs be to in Sams QB face all day long. Even if und wins the TOP by 20 mins, Sam needs only 2 mins to score. Should be an interesting game

I wouldn’t argue that. But if they were to be sent to the offensive side then their talents are wasted....just like the rest of the offense

While I agree with you....it’s a laughable point. This regime does not adjust.

Frustrating as hell. There is talent there ..it’s just being thrown to the wayside

Explain professor

Und will go no where with this %#^£*^ digit as an OC. He has had 5 YEARS to make some resemblance of an offense and has failed miserably. Half a decade and the same crap results. The D looks to be very capable. They can only be on the field so long before tiring. My hat goes off to them. As much as I love bubba he is walking a fine line. First, he’s ok with Rudy being here????? Cannot understand that. Second ...he needs to coach to win games ....not to try and keep it close. Wrong mentality Special teams was my main concern entering the season . They will be a hit and miss all year. Way to young. Leach is playing scared and unsure. He needs to hit the reset button in his head immediately.

They’ve only had 5 years to perfect it.

My #1 concern this year was ST. Way to “green”.

Exactly. Keep it close is the name of the game and ride the coattails of the D.

And Rudy is tapping himself on the shoulder telling the guys he’s keeping it close.......

Still glad he gave a shot. Shows the fans that at least he’s making an attempt to win it.