AJS

Wouldn't that be something, this years committee is Quality wins > bad losses, last years was Bad Losses > Quality wins.

Who knows how it'll end up, but I'll have a huge problem if this scenario plays out. I think there's an argument for both UND and SDSU to get the #8 seed, it's basically a coin flip. It wouldn't be so much with SDSU getting the seed that would be infuriating, it'd be with them jumping UND to get it. It would be them beating a team that would be 5-6, while UND had a bye. If you think they have the better overall resume, then you vote them #9 this week and I have no problem with it.

Were there any surprises from the selection committee last night? Especially in the 7-10 spots? Maybe Central Arkansas jumping Richmond, but everybody had to figure that UND would be 9 and SDSU would be 10, right? So, the committee's rankings come out, like most had to have expected and all of a sudden it appears SDSU is a lock to jump UND with a win over a team that would end up being a game under 500? What changed between Tuesday (day) and after the updated committee selections came out? I guess I'll wait to see what the national guys have to say, but found the local reporters reactions really weird. Were they surprised SDSU was #10? If SDSU would jump UND with a win, wouldn't it make more sense to just put them #9 this week? Would make everything less messy. Maybe it's a how the game is played situation. If SDSU wins by 6 or less, than they'll stay behind UND. If they win big, then they'd jump. I'd really like someone that knows what's going on to break down the scenarios.

New Playoff Projection from Craig Haley. Tonight is obviously more important where they are ranked, but Craig seems to be as knowledgeable as it gets (believe he was the only one who predicted that UND wouldn't make it last year).

Montana is still a really tough team to play when they are at home. They've struggled a lot though on the road, so a lot of playing Montana is where.

#8 in the Coaches Poll

I'm pretty sure he can't do it consistently. If he could, he would have done it against Weber State, instead of having them return every single ball out to the 50.

The only reason McFeely is talking UND up so much, is because it drives a lot of NDSU fans crazy. McFeely is a guy that will always take the opposite side of what the majority feels. He'd say the opposite thing if he was doing this with the Herald and UND fans were asking questions.

UND up to #10 in the FCS Stats Poll. This weekend, UND fans will have to cheer for UNI over SDSU and SHSU over Central Arkansas.

Brady Leach kicker from Moorhead committed. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4504795/brady-leach

Richmond lost today too, which was big since they were most likely #11 or #12. SDSU though I'm nervous about. They beat USD by 7 today and will play @ UNI next week. Could be enough to jump UND.

It'll be close, Chattanooga losing today should do it if you believe this weeks FCS Committee rankings. That'd move UND up to #9 this week. Final week #8 plays #5. If Central Arkansas loses to SHSU, UND should move up 1 more and finish #8. We'll see though.

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Final: Wofford 36 Chattanooga 28 absolutely huge, Chattanooga was currently #7 ranked team by the FCS committee.

With NAU going into a shell offensively, they really gave UND a chance that quarter, Studs and co just can't take advantage.

There we go! I can live with a loss if they show something. Get a stop here defense and go from there!

Not even on the same planet as NAU. What's more likely, Keaton completes a pass or the defense gets a stop?

Not sure what's worse, the offense or the defense.

One glimmer of hope about this offense is they have shown that they have the capability to play much better in the second half. This one is going to be on the defense again, need to play lights out in the second half to have a chance. When you give up 300 yards passing in half that's not very likely, but they need to shut them out the rest of the way.

Being #10 right now is huge. With the Sam Houston State move, it looks like the committee actually gave some thought to the rankings this week. Just keep winning. Being ahead of SDSU at this point is big.

Couldn't agree more. I know I'm not breaking any news here, but it's pretty crazy to think that since Stanley's injury, UND's top 2 WR's are true freshman. Not ideal, but this type of workload is going to be so valuable moving forward.

Per Tom Miller: "UND QB Keaton Studsrud back practicing today for first time since injury. Doesn't appear 100 percent but good sign for Saturday". (sent Tuesday) Will be anxiously awaiting reports from how he looks the next couple days, they really need him back and healthy this weekend. Disappointed with Stanley, hoping he'll be back for the playoffs. I'm really excited for this game, win and not only are you Big Sky Co-Champions, but I truly believe that when everything else plays out over the last two weeks, that they will get a seed.

I would also think playing more local teams closer to home would help more than it would hurt recruiting.

Ok, good to know I'm not the only one. Well, I wonder what's next! After looking into switching conferences, the travel savings are not enough to leave the Big Sky, we are staying put?

Just in a general sense or do you know something?