AJS

Nice stop!

I've never seen a worse feed that's not online.

There's a 0% chance they'll ever stop a team on less than 3rd and 3

There is protection, Studsrud can't hit anyone.

Reyes out, perfect.

BCHL Stats: Blaisdell '01 (F): 1-3-4 5GP (3rd on his team in scoring as the only '01, other forwards are '97-'99) Keane '97 (F): 0-3-3 3GP Tychonick '00 (D): 1-3-4 3GP Reid '01 (D): 0-2-2 3GP Bowen '02 (F): 0-0-0 1GP Scheel '99 (G): 2-0-0 1.20 GAA .961 SV% As early as it is, you couldn't really ask for better starts for the BCHL recruits. Blaisdell is definitely one to keep an eye on, had a great Development camp for Canada, solid start as an underager to his junior career, I believe he'd be a junior in HS. Reid with a late 01' DOB, is just going to turn 16, so I think that'd put him as a Sophomore.

Just win.

There's no doubt there was an overreaction, but what I took an exception to was your "bandwagon" comment. Was there anybody you can point to that said they were done with the program after the game? If not, what are you talking about? Difference between overreaction and frustration and quitting on the team.

I'd agree with that, but I don't think there was any of that in the predictions thread or do I think that's what the post I responded too was talking about. It's just extremely frustrating when you are trying to be objective, you get basically called out for not being a fan. Doesn't really matter, I truly hope they prove me wrong this week!

Yikes, lets turn on that brain of yours. There's genuine concerns after last weekend, even if there's not, if you predict that UND will lose, that means you're "off the bandwagon"?

The only outcome I couldn't imagine is a run away win by UND. Everything else is on the table. MSU - 35 UND - 17

Totally forgot about Montana State coming off a bye week, I don't think anything fires me up as much as for the 2nd year in a row UND not having a bye until the last week of the year. How many times this year will UND play a team coming off a bye week? The most ludicrous thing that'll ever happen to the UND program.

What's everyone's thoughts on this? I have mixed feelings, I've been in the camp that if he can't go against USD, then RS him. After that debacle though, I'm switching my thought process a little and my decision would rest on 2 things (1) If they beat Montana State this weekend and he would be 100% against Davis (2) Would Rodgers be able to return sometime this year. We are all aware how big of trouble they are at the ILB position, but if they can't beat Montana State, then I'd say it wouldn't be worth it to burn his RS, when they most likely aren't making the playoffs anyway.

I do agree with everything you said, but right now I find it hard to practice what I've preached, which was along the lines of what you said. I just can't picture UND winning against anybody right now. Montana State with more points than UND.

Tychonick is 17 currently and turns 18 in March, based strictly on his age, he'd be a HS senior.

http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/4329877-und-trying-regroup-big-sky-opener-ahead "UND says newly injured cornerback Evan Holm, right tackle Mat Cox and left tackle A.J. Stockwell are questionable for the Montana State game. Fullback Kyle Norberg, who was hurt in Week 1, and linebacker Noah Larson, who was hurt in pre-fall camp, are also questionable. Deion Harris, Andre Randolph, Demon Taylor, Cam Hunt and Donnell Rodgers are out." I would put the Holm, Cox, Stockwell being questionable as a big win. Even if they can't go this weekend, none of them sound like long term. Dissapointed with Larson news.

Week of 9/18 - FCS STATS - 17 FCS COACHES - 19

Good news is UND is still in the drivers seat, being ranked #19 right now, I think 7-4 gets them into the playoffs. Preseason polls matter A LOT in Football, as it makes it much easier on teams ranked higher to begin the season. Obviously you still have to win games, but UND isn't in a bad spot right now. You won't drop with a win, so who cares about style points, just win!

Jost / Boeser are amazing players that will be great in the NHL, but you also have to remember that between injuries & youth, neither made it to 40 points last year. I don't think it'll be as tough to replace that production as some.

https://millersports.areavoices.com/2017/09/17/und-usd-postgame-everybody-ok/ "I think the biggest takeaway from Saturday against USD, though, might be an alarming reminder of how far UND needs to go to be ready for the Missouri Valley Football Conference in 2020." This sentiment is going to drive me crazy. UND played possibly the worst game they could have played, period. I don't really know what to say.

Not until 2020, but they need to improve regardless. UND was able to move the ball in the Big Sky last year with what was basically the same O-Line. With injuries, we'll be very young for the next few weeks, so they may take time to gel.

Interesting, although it doesn't affect the conference vs conference non-conference schedule, when were these games added? I'm guessing they don't play each other in conference this year, but how early do teams get this years conference schedule? Was there a chance that Sac / Weber would play each other twice?

Article on Hain: http://www.usahockeyntdp.com/news_article/show/832402?referrer_id=654408

I have no doubt this years team will be better than last years and will finish better in the NCHC and pairwise. That's because of one word, depth. UND will lose their "stars" and will need players to step up, but I believe. Better "core" of proven players over where they started last year. Poganski, Gardner, Gersich, JJ & Hoff are Top 6 caliber forwards 2017 incoming players as a group are much, much better than 2016. This will lead to my key of depth. Both offensively and defensively, the bottom 15th forward working on up and 8th dman working on up will be improved from last year. This 2017 will have an easier transition and the 2016 class will now have experience. A lot of returning players on the roster. This incoming class has a lot of talent and they can be sprinkled in the lineup between veteran players. I hope to see a freshman on every forward line, surrounded by two players with experience. I'm excited for this year.

The junior leagues have either started regular season or preseason play. With most recruits being a few years out, I'm keeping a close look at the potential '18 class. F - Mattson (98) - USHL F - Keane (97) - BCHL - 0-1-1 2GP F - Senden (98) - USHL F - Hain (00) - USNDP U18 F - Costello (00) - USHL D - Tychonick (00) - BCHL - 1-1-2 2GP G - Scheel (99) - BCHL - 1-0 .938 2.00 GAA You have 3 Senior forwards and most likely at least one early departure (Gersich), so you need at least 4 forwards coming in next year. The overagers have not performed at all in juniors, so I'm sure the coaching staff will be closely monitoring their situation. If they can't step it up this year, they'll likely be pushed back (Mattson) or let go (Keane). Senden might be Ok, if he's a grinder / 4th liner type guy. Right now, none of those three have shown they are even close to be college type players. Hope they all have big years though. If Hain / Costello can handle their new situations, they could come in as true freshman. Not worried about Tychonick at all, will be fun following his progress in his 2nd year, great player. Will likely step into a great situation at UND who doesn't have any Seniors, but Wolanin will probably be an early departure target.