AJS

Can't wait to watch this again next year!

There you go 8!!!

This really, I can't believe they are in this game with the offense UND has.

What the hell was that?

Agreed, great play call, terrible execution.

There you go 8!! Add to the highlight reel!

PRICELESS!

I've officially turned into the make this loss as bad as possible. Something needs to get the attention of Chaves. I'm out on Bubba.

8's still in, there goes the last small bit of confidence I had in this coaching staff (Bubba).

8 needs to be pulled to give this team any chance.

Might be the worst I've ever seen.

I have no words for this offense.

This is too good.

East Tennessee State (8-3) just lost to Samford (6-5)

Thrown into a massive bubble. They are one of the teams who had a game cancelled earlier this year, they have a decent resume at 6-4 (being in best conference), but obviously will have played one less game.

Same with ISU Blue, one of the wins is a D2 win. This appears to be more of a win and in game though, especially if ISU Blue wins as that would be five straight wins.

Good call, believe we want Western.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but after listening to the 360 podcast with Herder, are these the key games today? Teams in bold we are cheering for. Elon at Maine (7-0 Maine Q2) Montana State at Montana Furman at Mercer Weber State at Idaho State Any others?

I was almost worried we weren’t going to get this post from you. Can you just pin this one at the top of the forum, would save you from typing the same thing over and over. Until the next UND loss where you post the same thing!

This is my thought as well, it's tough to be concerned given the track record of the coaching staff and the classes they have lined up in '19 & '20. Do I think it's weird they don't, definitely. Last year at this time they had three 02's already lined up. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a mini run though over the next couple of months of 03's.

I'm thinking Pinto could very well be a JBD type situation, not in the 1st round draft pick sense, but someone who developed a lot faster than the coaching staff initially anticipated.

Stratton definitely, but he won't be taking a spot on the roster since he's not eligible to play next year. I'm assuming Berry will bring players in based on readiness and not age group, I think Randklev gets pushed back. The four I named (if the season progresses as it's going right now), will not only all be "higher sought after prospects", but also will all have much better numbers (also all four likely drafted).

I also think we'll have 4 F / 2 D coming in next year. The only true early departure I could see is Poolman and possibly one other (like a Rieger and move Johnson back to D to open up another F spot). Forwards: Rizzo, Blaisdell, Caulfield, Pinto Defense: Bast, Frisch Re Poolman: I'm not convinced he's gone. If he's not, then bring in whichever two of Bast / Frisch are ready (most likely Bast, Frisch is just a Senior this year).

USHL Pinto - '00 (F): 9-6-15 (14GP) Halliday - '02 (F): 2-5-7 (10GP) Miller - 01' (D): 2-5-7 (14GP) Frisch - '00 (D): 2-6-6 (15GP) Randklev - '99 (F): 1-5-6 (14GP) Mancinelli - '01 (F): 2-3-5 (14GP) Costello - 00' (F): 1-1-2 (12GP) Reid - 01' (D): 0-1-1 (13GP) Schmaltz - 01' (F): 0-0-0 (11GP) NTDP U18 Caulfield - 01' (F): 6-9-15 (18GP) Rowe - 01' (G): 3.90 GAA / .858 SV% NTDP U17 Sanderson -02' (D): 0-8-8 (18GP) Kleven -02' (D): 0-2-2 (15GP) AJHL Bast - 00' (D): 3-11-14 (15GP) BCHL Blaisdell - 01' (F): 15-11-26 (24GP) Stratton - 99' (F): 4-18-22 (23GP) Bowen -02' (F) 8-6-14 (24GP) Rizzo - 01' (F): 0-8-8 (6PG)

The Big Sky rep being the Montana's AD definitely adds an extra layer to the drama that will unfold. Digging into all three teams schedules, I would say Montana State (w/ win against Idaho) would have a better resume than UND if both were at 7-4, since it's basically even outside of that. Let's go Griz!