I like these jerseys alright: pretty classic design and would look good without a number (which IMO is the Achilles heel of some of UND’s recent designs… if you want fans to buy one, don’t leave a gaping hole in the middle of the jersey).
It would seem our small forwards have GROWN.
Jackson Blake
2022 ht/wt: 5'11"/165.
2023 ht/wt: 5'11"/173. +8 lbs
Owen McLaughlin
2022 ht/wt: 6'0"/156.
2023 ht/wt: 6'0"/172. +16 lbs
Riese Gaber
2022 ht/wt: 5'8"/163.
2023 ht/wt: 5'8"/170. +7 lbs
Griffin Ness
2022 ht/wt: 5'11"/170.
2023 ht/wt: 6'0"/184. +1 inch/+14 lbs
I take roster specs with a grain of salt, but assuming these heights/weights are relatively accurate, this is very impressive (assuming that the extra weight is mostly muscle). OMac and Ness in particular stand out. I think it's fair to assume that these weight gains represent many hours in the gym and likely a lot of discipline when it comes to nutrition. And Mark Poolman's guidance. Atta-boys all around.
Nothing seems unrealistic anymore. If you had told me in, say, 2010 that eventually the B1G would include Rutgers, Maryland, USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington (but not Iowa State), I would not have believed you. Now? Ellifino.
Dangit, I hate the end of summer. Even though it means college hockey is getting closer, I still hate the end of summer.
Now I've got to go outside and work, even though it's so hot. Ugh.
Spending a fair bit of time over at eliteprospects.com, and man is that the laggiest, slowest website ever. I swear there's modem sounds in the background.
Right. In his podcast, Schlossman reminded the listeners that last year was VERY slow for commitments. We didn’t get our third commit until sometime in November.