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Next man up is right. I think many were just waiting to see Iwarri find the position that best suits his skill-set and have an impact this year in Bubba's system. Coming in, he was considered to be an immediate difference maker, thus the disappointment that he left before we could see his full potential. But, his departure provides an opportunity for someone else to show what they can do. I'm sure there are guys eager to make an impact in 2016.

Is there a good news Grady update????

Some kids were considering other options before the holidays. I guess we are now seeing action be put to words for various reasons. I wish them be best at their next stop. But, not so sure Reed's production facilitated these recent moves, but I hope he continues to produce and stay healthy. I recall reading Smith flashing a NDSU championship ring on his way to his official visit to GF while on the plane. I personally had concerns about maturity after reading that. I am sure he is an overall good kid and his ability will be missed but your head has to be right also.

I agree wholeheartedly with you that losing players hurts in many ways. When I first commented on the topic of player departures ("defections"), I highlighted the need for the coaches to connect and re-connect with players that have already left it all on the field. That wasn't a slight against the coaches or players for that matter. But, just like in our personal lives it is good to cultivate and grow the relationship. Grady is a huge loss. Very huge. But, to me, losing any kid that strapped on a helmet last year, is a huge loss because, by the end of the season chemistry was formed and the team developed an identity and trust among one another. Some kids will leave and have left, but I wouldn't say that any of them have been a "cancer". "Cancerous" type players tend to stick around and cause chaos in the locker room/overstay their welcome and that doesn't appear to be the case with the kids that have departed so far. I also agree that you can't miss what you never had so, to lose a recruit that hasn't played a down, is not too big a deal. Coaches leave schools for better offers so, I don't fault a kid for de-committing to be closer to home, go FBS, potential for more playing time, more scholly money, etc. I'm not going to pay his bills so, he doesn't owe me anything.

http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20160112140359528299004 I know this is on another thread, but this is why losing Grady is so important and any other kid from 2015. We need talent, depth and experience to make a serious run; and according to the unofficial projections, we are in position to do damage in the Big Sky and FCS as a whole.

I can get onboard with this too. If we as adults are going to discuss and post, let's agree to do it responsibly.

I don't know GFhockey or his post long-term post history, but I also read where Ozzie82 was also unfairly taken to task for posting on this subject. So, if you are saying Ozzie82 is due an apology, I agree 100% with that.

Again, whether a poster shares 10% or 90%, that's up to them. If the rest of are unable to glean enough info from that, too bad. If we learn want we think we need to learn, then, good for us. But, if I or you take from it that someone is trying to grand stand and act as if they know something that others don't, who cares? Its not that big a deal. I don't. Its an entertainment and info share board. I don't feel dejected if the sun sets and I haven't gotten smarter about UND football and neither should anyone else. IMO

Yes, I am perfectly okay. Are you gonna be OK? Just because the guy didn't reveal his source or tell you all that you wanted to hear doesn't make him/her a bad person. I don't care how small GF is. No one that posts on here is obligated to share anything.

If you are waiting for posters to apologize for insinuating that you were maliciously starting rumors without facts or for basically calling you a liar. It's probably not going to happen. That would take people admitting they were wrong for either attacking your character, questioning your integrity or that you simply had accurate information. This is a message board where people say what they want, while at the same time feel they have the right to tell you what you should and should not say. Those are the rules.

When I first posted a remark regarding this topic, I indicated this would be considered a concensus huge loss, but the show must go on.

Next man up is right; however, after watching him play, I think he could play on Sunday. Hope UND lands a kid with his athleticism to play OL.

Bingo. It wasn't/isn't cool to drop names of players or sources; but I was hoping he'd come back.

I think Poole will be a good one before its all said and done. High motor impact player that loves to get after the QB but has speed to be highly effective in coverage.