AJS
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1 minute ago, cowboys5xsbs said:
One bad game and people want to bury Persson smh. Chill he has been good this year and had one off game after a long break.
5th game in a row where he’s sub .900. That’s awful.
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Pathetic. Start Hobie tomorrow.
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35 minutes ago, SiouxHawkGuy said:
Iowa St, Montana, Idaho St, NDSU, SDSU are auto Ls
Not to mention
Shut out by UNI 27-0 last year
Beat Indiana St by 3 in OT last year
Beat Illinois St by 1 last year
Idaho St?
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8 minutes ago, brianvf said:
It’s not like Emerson was told to wait a year to make room for Albrecht though (like the Spicer situation last year). There was room for both of them and they both played limited minutes in limited games. If Albrecht showed “it” more in practice and game situations, then I understand playing him. You still have to earn your playing time regardless of if you’re a frosh or a 5th year.
Not shocking that a 26-year-old 5th might look the part over a 19-year-old Freshman. Tough to develop if you rarely get minutes. It's simple for me, it's completely unnecessary to bring back someone for a 5th year to play a 4th line roll, killing one player's development. Looking ahead. You don't need Albrecht for a 6th year or Jamernik for a 5th year, playing a roll that Boisvert or Croal could easily step into. Develop talent. I do want to clarify, I don't dislike or think Albrecht is a bad 4th liner, he's not. It's just a younger player can play that roll and succeed and develop.
It's over. In the middle of a great year, so moving on. Another learning experience for this coaching staff.
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35 minutes ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said:
Aren't we almost out of the woods on this? If my math is correct, guys that were in their 1st year of eligibility during the COVID season would be on their 5th year next season.
You're right on. One more year to hope Berry learns. The question he needs to ask is can this players skill set be replaced by someone already on the roster or with an incoming Freshman. Persson is the only player who should be considered after this year. It really is crazy that Berry did not see this coming. It's so embarrassingly short-sided. It wasn't any different with Hain and Senden, but you had way too many people throwing a parade when that was announced.
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6 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said:
6 wins are going to be hard to come by next year. 7 wins doesn't guarantee you a playoff spot next year in a 12 game season. If this team does not make the playoffs this year, I don't know how you can keep Bubba. As previously stated, they aren't going to have Bubba coach a lame duck season in 2025 without a new contract. So if this team doesn't win at least 8 games this year and at least make the playoffs, Bubba is gone.
I'm not breaking any news here, but I think it's important to get realistic with the situation. It's fact that under the current UND leadership (Armacost / Chaves) that with the Athletic Department, your job performance does not matter. This athletic department performance under Chaves has been an embarrassing dumpster fire. There's no reason to believe it'll change. The post yesterday about Bubba getting an extension. I'm sure that will be the outcome. I really am shocked that as an alumni base / donors that what's happening is apparently ok. It's so frustrating.
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53 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:
I agree slightly. The idea used to be a combination of blue chips/really good true freshman and overagers. Now I’m wondering if it’s blue chips, transfers and then guys who know they won’t play and they’re fine with that. Younger skaters who are on the bubble will just go elsewhere in search of more PT
I spent most of the first half of the offseason continuously talking about how crucial it was to have a roster construction of 15F / 8D / 3G. W/ an emphasis that the 15th F / 8th D / 3rd G was designated. Those three were aware that was their roll. Outside of injuries they aren’t in. That hasn’t changed and Berry has done a good job of that. World is changing, I would include an extra F in that roll, I’d be ok w/ 2 more.
I’m happy that he left mid-season. Better for him, better for the program. Year two of this Berry, hopefully this learning lesson finally sticks. Roster construction. Need guys that ok w/ not playing outside of injuries.
Not the place probably, but no more 5th years. You played your 4 years, thank you, but let’s move on. It is frustrating that they lost a guy w/ a lot of talent, to play Albrecht. Recruit talent, play talent, develop talent.
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24 minutes ago, gundy1124 said:
Aside from a starter having the experience to actually run an offense live, 2-minute, audibles, RPOs, hot routes, check with me, all sorts of in game adjustments and abilities/responsibilities to change plays and work with OC on what he's seeing and possible input on game plans, nothing.
Good info. Curious why you'd be on the Pawlak side if internal than? Or just being a college starter at any position is the pre-requisite to being a competent OC?
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17 minutes ago, gundy1124 said:
Sam King - 4 year QB Bemidji State with a stat line of 5-for-13 (38.5%) for 85 yards, for his career. Place holder as a Sr.
Next, 2 years of quality control at UND (I don't even know what that means other than cutting up film, getting coffee and lunch for real coaches)
Then, 2 years GA at UMD to help with RBs.
Then, 5 years WR coach at UND.
There isn't an easier position to coach than WR and RB.
Co -OC or OC......you got to be kidding.
What does his stat line in college have to do with how effective he is as a coach?
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4 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said:
Bubba is signed thru 2025. This is Bubba's make or break year. They are not going to have him coach the last year of his contract without a new deal in places. So baring a MVFC Championship or a deep playoff run, This is likely Bubba's final year. Was already going to be a rough season, but now throw in a new OC and a new QB, it gets even tougher. Why would an external candidate want to come into a situation like that where there is a good chance you could be let go after 1 year. I think this will be an internal hire. Unless someone outside just wants a shot at OC and wants to pad their resume.
Let's talk this into existence. Bubba will take the decision completely out of Chaves hands. The Freund news was a shock to the system, but it also helped Bubba realize that what's best for the program is for him to step aside. 2024 will be his last year.
The next 12 months. King hired. Great spring camp, continuity among the offensive side of the ball (no portal transfers), defense surprises. Bubba announces this will be the last year (before season). 8 wins. Bubba retires. Freund hired.
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Starting to really hope for Sam King. This is of course if he's well respected and liked with the players. I'm absolutely convinced there wouldn't be some huge step down from a play calling standpoint, so keeping continuity and more importantly, the players offensively is priority #1. The bigger picture, how to move on from Bubba as quickly as possible, without him burning the program down on his way out.
Ideally. Promote King, keep continuity. Get portal transfers defensively. I'll take 7 wins. Bubba retires. Freund hired. Let's start the new era, Phase II done.
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6 minutes ago, Parkers Pros said:
Meant Sioux Falls is less than an hr away from Brookings and they are a metro compared to GF...
Not an important argument, I'm genuinely curious why having Sioux Falls being 58 miles away from campus has any benefit to SDSU for recruiting student athletes.
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1 minute ago, siouxfan512 said:
We also don't know what was happening behind the scenes between these guys. Was Bubba allowing Danny to actually call everything, or was he restricting options?
I'm don't like the idea of an offense having too many trick plays, but those almost completely disappeared. Was that Danny's decision or Bubba's? If Danny felt he was being allowed to really do his job, maybe that was just another factor.
SDSU is going to be a far better resume builder than UND is. I'm sure Danny would have loved to stay at UND, but everything is pretty mucked up right now. Have to do what is best for your own family and career.
I'd argue that's a good thing. They rarely if ever worked last year when they tried them. Wish they would have taken that approach with 2-point conversions. If you never complete them, maybe stop doing them unless completely necessary.
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Repeating how the mass majority feels, but the way I also see it, the issues with the program currently are in this order (1) Bubba (2) Funding. The issue being, taking the next step as a program. Which will not happen as long as Bubba is here. The concern today, which wasn't there yesterday, is there's a chance Bubba burns this thing down on the way out. Chaves would be as to blame as Bubba if that happens.
Let's circle in on the Freund decision. For those of us that watched all the games, the magic he had previous years was gone this year. If he did some self-reflection, there might have been some doubt (rightfully so) that he won't be the guy after Bubba. Still think if he thinks he's the guys in the next two years, he wouldn't leave.
What's next. Need Chaves / Bubba to really dig deep here. The Hail Mary here is this is embarrassing enough to really reflect. Chaves makes it a point to better fund the program. Bubba thinks of his legacy a bit. Hopefully a bit humbling. Sell the OC hire as there's a really path to the head coaching position in short time.
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46 minutes ago, Parkers Pros said:
SDSU is the playbook for FCS teams where football isn’t king. SDSU is, until the last 10 years or so, been a basketball centric university like UND is hockey. They did all the right moves. Left D2 when SU left. Secured funds from donors and fund raised for probably the nicest overall facilities in the Missouri Valley. They slowly and methodically got better, and better, continuing to add resources in strength and conditioning, nutrition, better position coaches. We didn’t move. Our facilities are getting better to be sure and like where they are going, but we are 10-15 years behind. Geographically they are in a better place for families to come and watch their kids. Recruiting wise it’s close enough to a big town for kids to get on board with wanting to go to Brookings. You got a really want to want to play in Grand Forks. For us to win the way everyone wants us to win, we have to hands-down have the best of everything. And I don’t think the university, nor even the people on this board are willing to pony up and invest to do what it would take IMO. I think UND football will always have one hand behind its back unless the university and fan base/donors truly commit. And I think that’s why Danny left. He might be the only one truly playing chess.
That's a wild statement. Everything up to the geography of the matter, I do agree.
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Anything from SDSU / Montana’s top returning players & the portal? Going to be tough to beat either (like w/ NDSU), if these teams aren’t losing anyone outside of those that are graduating.
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11 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said:
Old fashioned way in this new modern age of college football is quite dangerous … and likely futile. Just get new coaches with a new approach. Until then, rinse and repeat.
To be fair, I think it’d be extremely difficult for any FCS program to really elevate their program to the next level based on the transfer portal. Old fashioned way for FCS will absolutely still work if you can retain & develop. UND like w/ their HS recruits is going to have to find guys w/ limited offers in the portal that turn out to be players.
All that being said, still extremely frustrating they so rarely win recruiting battles. That needs to change.
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What these last two seasons have taught me is this coaching staff absolutely cannot recruit the portal at all. Too much competition. Going to have to do it the old fashioned way.
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On 12/29/2023 at 6:57 PM, forksandspoons said:
This kid looks really athletic off the edge:
Committed to Youngstown
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35 minutes ago, Hawks_UND said:
Was talking to someone close to the team the other day, apparently a lot of the defensive players aren’t fans of schwenzfire (hence why we lost a few guys) and we may see more guys leave after spring.
Why would someone wait until Spring to transfer outside of getting buried on the depth chart? I would also say, for "a lot of players" not being a fan of Schwenzfeier, only losing three defensively players to the portal, isn't too bad. You have few, but certainly interesting posts. I'm guessing any future posts will follow the same lines as the first few.
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2 hours ago, I Ranger said:
My two cents on lines I'd like to see given a shot this weekend:
Gaber-OMC-Blake
James-Strinden-Perron (I think both James and Strinden have been held back a bit and could thrive playing together and using their speed along with Perron)
Johannes-Berg-Jamernik (Line that could matchup against any teams top line and also provide offense)
Kunz-Schmaltz-Albrecht
Sign me up for these lines. These are as close as I've seen to skill / ceiling being slotted correctly. An argument can be made for Strinden / Berg as 2/3 C. Those two can be switched around. I'd be fired up if we saw those lines.
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By my count, between returners and transfers, there are 7 Safety's. Two questions, what's the confidence level that there are two legitimate starters in that group? Second being, are there two others you feel good about filling out the 2-Deep with?
Transfers: Martens (So), Martin (Jr)
Last Years Depth: Ball (SR), Davis (JR)
Last Years Youth: Sutton (So), Pfeffer (So), Erkman (R-FR)
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Hard to see this team sweeping this weekend. This team has an issue consistently scoring goals. Would like to see some sort of shake up in the lineup.
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11 hours ago, forksandspoons said:
This kid looks really athletic off the edge:
209lbs. Would they be moving him back to OLB? See he’s listed as a DL.
Friday against our farm team in Omaha
in Men's Hockey
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5 straight games, four straight losses. Nuance with every goal of course. If you thought he looked sharp last night, then we disagree. It’ll be alright, not everything has to be positive in the world of UND athletics.