AJS
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Just now, scpa0305 said:
Dominate the first few minutes, could have 1-2 goals. Denver gets a chance and finishes.
That is North Dakota hockey
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Disclaimer that clearly you never know, but each class always has those guys that the consensus feels are home run recruits (i.e. Bennett, Larson, Ott to name a few recent). Most don't fall under the sure fire recruit umbrella. There's wide variations after the sure fire category. This 2019 Freshman class seems to have the most home run type recruits UND has had and I'm not sure it's even close. This is so crucial, because this class will start with a much, much stronger base than any previous class.
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38 minutes ago, Nodak78 said:
Pierre had an unbelievable five sacks, six TFL’s, and 15 tackles in the state championship game vs Cathedral.
Pierre has an interest in aviation. UND had a gal from Illinois that had an interest in aviation a few years back. She had a big impacted on WBB surpassing the cow college. I Pierre will have that same impact in Football. Thanks to Aviation.
https://undfootball360.com/news/hawks-closing-strong-with-pair-of-commits/
"When looking at this defensive line class, DC Eric Schmidt has to be beaming. The Hawks already signed five players in the early period and the addition of Pierre makes it even better. This is the best defensive line class UND has ever signed and it might not even be close."
"Nelson had a bunch of other offers and had many opportunities to play a various schools in the Big Sky or Mountain West. The combination of Nelson, Samuel Fort, Haley Bucholz,and Jayson Coley at cornerback is more than likely the best CB class UND has ever signed."
This is a big deal. I'm trying to stay level headed, but I do really respect their opinions on UNDFootball360, they seem to be very level headed. I know you don't know until they get here type deal, but potentially having two positional groups being the best in UND history in the same class is so exciting.
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11 hours ago, geaux_sioux said:
This class is coming together quite nicely. Finishing strong is an understatement. Our DL and CB commits are especially stacked.
I would add RB to that list as well (if you include London in this class).
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Talk about a great couple of hours! It really is amazing how this coaching staff finished before the first signing day, getting guys that would fall into my very novice rankings of "Top 5" type guys in the class, now two more who would be in that group with Chandon / Caleb before the Feb 6th signing day. This has turned into a really impressive class.
Looking at every class, are Fort / Nelson the Top CB duo this school has ever recruited?
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As far as Graetz and his liking of tweets, are people looking too much into it? Based on the substance of the Tweets he liked and the sheer number of them, no, they aren't. He might have set a record for most likes in a day, it's that bad. There's no chance he doesn't pick NDSU. Onto option #3.
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Looking closely at the numbers, sitting 20th with a PWR of .5311, if they were to drop .01 to .5211 they would be 21st, if they gain .01 to .5411 UND would be 16th. After this weekend they have a better opportunity to move up than down. Only taking into account UND's games next weekend, but a split would raise them to .5375.
The formula still hasn't changed for this team, as it goes with a possible at large bid, they can't get swept by any of their next 3 opponents. Splits would still be ok, that would still raise their PWR ranking every week. One sweep would give them a punchers chance going into their last 4 against CC and Omaha.
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When interviewing, TH asks a question, starts answering his question and finishes his question with “right”? Really no need for Berry to even be there.
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Always find it strange when Schlossman isn't able to interview a recent recruit. Definitely not on Schlossman, since you know he tried to reach out, but disappointed we don't have the story. Always like reading the quotes / hear which other schools were interested.
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9 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:
What makes you think this? We've only had a couple that I can remember over the years. Who are you thinking could bolt?
I took that comment as won't make it to campus, because of that players development (i.e. Costello).
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Per UND360:
- As we reported on January 16th, UND QB recruit Logan Graetz is scheduled to visit campus this weekend. Bubba Schweigert and Danny Freund have been hard after the River Falls, WI native for the last month or so. We now believe within the last week, NDSU has circled back again on Graetz, who initially committed to the Bison as a preferred walk-on. We’re hearing NDSU will be home visiting Graetz later this week and making a scholarship offer.
This is turning into a battle for Graetz.
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4 minutes ago, Fetch said:
At least start with both assistants & bring in possible replacements, as Berry looks for a new job - I have no confidence this Program is going to turn things around & be a Consistent Contender Anytime Soon
We've seen what this coaching staff can do with a talented roster. To me it became apparent last year that there was a pretty big recruiting misstep that happened with one class. They aren't in the position they are now, strictly because of that class, but it also put the program in a position that they basically had no room for error. I think we'll start to see some nice strides next year, with what I believe is a truly can't miss class. Then in two years, if guys like Halliday and Bowen (Ethan) continue on the path they are on, along with an insane d-core coming in that same year, I think they are back.
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29 minutes ago, brianvf said:
Pinto traded to Tri-City:
Makes sense all around for both Pinto and the Lincoln organization.
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11 hours ago, spfreak said:
I just read an article about the WHL draft (James went in the second round). He states that he has always wanted to play in the "dub." I get the sense that this is a leverage type of thing.
Timing to me in these type of situations is very important. If he had committed to UND prior to the WHL Bantam draft, then after the draft gave that quote, I'd definitely say you'd be onto something with your leverage comment. Then it would make sense his NCAA commitment was just to scare off teams he wasn't interested in, making the odds better whichever team he wanted would draft him. Who knows, you could still be right, refusing to play for team X and almost forcing their hand to trade him type deal.
Overall, I'll never hold what's said in a press release after the Bantam draft as any true indication in these type of situations. What do you expect the kid to say? "Boy, no idea why they did that, just wasted a pick?"
The good news about these type of situations as well, is we'll get a clearer view sooner than later based on his decisions on where he's going to play in the next couple years. Not fool proof, but seems to be a very good indicator.
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Good post @skateshattrick, I think many here get a pretty good feel for this program after watching it for decades and at the end of the year can give a pretty good assessment if the team overachieved, underachieved or it played out like most thought. Hakstol like many coaches had a mixed bag, he had some ultra talented teams that did underachieve in the regular season, when you look at some of their slow starts. That being said, he also had some teams that overachieved. What's really concerning to me is after '16, every team since then I would put in the underachieved category. This season isn't over yet, but 3 out of 4 years of underachieving is concerning. Last year I couldn't believe the number of games they gave up two goal leads and that problem is back again. He has four years left on his contract, he's not going anywhere, but if he misses out on the NCAA tournament again, it's a huge problem. That's two strikes for me and should be for the AD. There's going to be a lot of pressure put on next years Freshman class, which by all accounts is a home run class. This roster is going to get a huge uptick in talent with four forwards who will be picked before the fourth round. These aren't guys that put together a solid season as overagers, these are guys who have proved what they can do at the Junior level in their draft year.
Side note, I don't know what my expectations are for post game interviews, but him and TH yucking it up after the Canisius loss really rubbed me the wrong way. I'd really like to see some urgency and at least it being acknowledged that these results aren't tolerated. You can get pissed without throwing anybody on the team under the bus. I still believe this team has talent, they just can't seem to completely put it together.
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17 minutes ago, Irish said:
The problem isn't matching up. We match up with a lot of schools - even Canesius. That's what is so frustrating about this team. The problem is beating them. not just outshooting them. It is nice to rally against a couple of bottom feeders to win (even though we puked up 3 two goal leads). However, this team has made zero improvements to things under their control. I get that we have a roster of logo-shooters (that's on Berry). The offense looks stilted and uncreative - not sure that is talent or the "system" or what but let's try something besides chipping off the boards. We take stupid penalties at the worst times - mainly by our veterans. We get a lead and then immediately start coasting. No killer instinct at all. Speaking of coasting - very few games played the full 60. That can't be our "culture" can it? Add in the worst special teams year in year out and here we are. By the way, how did Denver re-load so fast given the coaching change etc? Of the top 50 freshman scorers they have 4 - we don't have a forward in the bunch. What's going on? Time for "Mr. Culture" to earn his paycheck.
All valid points, it was a frustrating game to watch again last night, because you see large glimpses of really good play, but next thing you know it’s tied late in the 3rd. They just can’t seem to put it together for 60 minutes or even more, can’t finish a team when they have the opportunity.
This isn’t a bad team, these close wins are encouraging, they are learning how to win. Still a long ways to go this year.
Edit: Them not playing a complete 60, probably isn’t fair. This team for the most part does play hard.
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@OgieOgilthorpe was I the only person that wasn’t that impressed with Denver when they played UND? UND dominated the play Saturday. I wouldn’t say Denver is on another level, think UND matches up fine with them.
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CANT believe Peski was out there, shocker.
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Perfect, about to be 3-3
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Adams looks really good
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Why is Peski on the PK?
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2 minutes ago, Goon said:
I am worried that the UND offense is going to make UNO's goalies look like world beaters.
Based on how this season has gone, that would be the safe bet. That being said and I might be delusional, but I keep thinking eventually things have to even out a bit. I'm thinking the Wisconsin game where they pumped in 5. One night / weekend the opposing goalie will struggle, right?
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This team really has to be in playoff mode. Wish they weren't in this position, but it is exciting that each game means so much right now. Every outcome changes their trajectory and what needs to happen pretty drastically. Win tonight.
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1 hour ago, The Sicatoka said:
It's a college roster. Lots of space for a FG specialist and a KO specialist.
If this guy can kick it into the end zone consistently, this is a big deal for this Football team. It would instantly fix what I think is the biggest problem they have on Special Teams (other teams starting field position off kickoffs).
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UND at Denver
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I have to say, I'm kind of surprised UND's power play is at 16%. Yes, that's 43rd in the country, put I would think that % would have been worse. The only time I'm sure they won't score is when they are on the PP.