AJS

The current era of college football there are essentially two off-seasons. We are through the first session of the off-season. Winter portal. This was by far the best they've done in both the retention of key players (losing 0) as well as the best they've done with portal additions. Hit reset and see if Schmidt and Co can pitch a perfect game this off-season after spring ball and the spring portal. I really do believe they can turn this program around quick if they nail this. Looking ahead to the spring (1) No key losses, nobody on the 2-Deep (2) Attrition at LB and other depth, think between 8-10 guys out. Hoping they don't need more than 4-6 guys post Spring portal to bring in. Tossing out random numbers, but my point being, if after spring ball there's a complete turnover ex: 15 out 12 in, probably looking more like a bigger rebuild.

Successful weekend, Duluth. Couple things, Duluth was at home this past weekend and are in considerably worse position today both in PWR & standings than UND is.

No chance. He should sit though. We need Berry gone.

Sit Jammer next Friday.

Should be benched next game. Guess we could thank him. Loss by loss, Berry is almost gone! Losing Berry and this horrific Senior class in one offseason? Quick turnaround.

Yes - his current contract is through the 2025-2026 season. Where’s his extension? It’s not coming if he misses the NCAAs this year. He’s out. There’s a very clear feeling surrounding the hockey program as there was the football program. There’s always a tipping point. Bubba’s was losing five in a row. Berry’s would be missing the NCAAs this year. It’s not one season, like you said, it’s his entire body of work.

I think he is. NCAAs or bust for Berry. Doesn’t matter if he loses again first round, if this team makes the tourney he’s safe. I was confident that was the case with Bubba this past year, I’m confident as well with Berry.

Call it a feeling. Felt this with Bubba and the football program as well this year. The social media spin (for Berry, regular season titles) won’t work anymore. Pattern becomes too obvious to ignore. It’s been too long and it’s beyond obvious it’s not working. Playoffs or we’ll see a new coaching staff next year. Long or short term gratification. We all know what’s best for the program long term. Loss by loss.

This program will never be what it could be or what it once was with this coaching staff. It’s as obvious as it was with the Football program. Needs to be change.

Only two more months with this Senior class!

I cannot wait until we never have to see Schmaltz on the pp again! The countdown is on!

1st day of classes are January 13. Last day to add/drop is January 23.

My guess is Hoskins. His post yesterday didn’t read like a commitment to me.

Hoskins & Walker or someone else? Lewis?

Still up, just having troubles embedding that tweet.

Payton won’t start next year, the guy who ended up backing up at the end of year will. That is my prediction. NDSU will run away with it next year. There will be a battle though for who they get to beat in Nashville since SDSU will be down.

If it makes you feel better, outside of SDSU, everyone else is also a long way of catching them too. Montana State is awful.

Be more pathetic Montana State!

The SU’s are the only two teams remaining in FCS where the lights are never too bright.

Could really go for a post from Schmidt in the next few hours.

Two other important pieces from latest 360 pod. They did seem confused over Covid year as they incorrectly stated that it was done. Kelly did make it sound that outside of Anderson, nobody else would be back from that class. IF true, disappointing and first “miss” of offseason. Didn’t have to be many, three or four key guys can make a difference. Ex: Smith back at RB. Also, he expects a lot of movement after Spring Ball. Which many here have been saying.

Turned it off. Loss by loss. Fire Sather.