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Being realistic he can’t. You cannot have him as your #2 guy. Need two options next year.

Wildly outplayed them all period. One special play by Denver and they get one. Unbelievable.

3! Just trying his best out there!

Is 3 really a 5th year guy?

Pathetic

Berry keeps sitting #6 so he can play the turnover machine #3. He loves awful guys from the portal.

My opinion, but he seemed to be about as bad of an under 2-minute Coach as there is. Awful temperament did not feel like he was in control. This one is sort of weird, but his appearance was so sloppy. His suits were 2 sizes too big. Back to Sather and this team. It'll take more than a win on Saturday to make me reconsider where I'm currently at, but things can change. Two dominant wins in a row definitely has my attention.

Said it before the Miami series, hoping this team does enough to make the next series interesting. Prolong the importance of the regular season another weekend. Miami was a must sweep weekend and they did that. Clearly, this is a must split weekend. @ Denver is as tough a trip as there is, so UND will have to bring their A game both nights. Excited for Friday. There's a real opportunity to spark some excitement for the homestretch if they can win Friday.

That was absolutely the most pathetic display I’ve ever seen.

Makes sense, definitely the safest scenario given where everything stands right now. Given the clear-cut Top 4 / Bottom 4 that would put UND in pretty good situation to move up to 5 since I do think Duluth / CC have hard schedules to end the year. I would want Omaha out of any of the top 4 teams currently in the 1st round. That being said, I'm cheering for Duluth > Western this weekend. Going all in on what appears to be a long shot at home ice given where they are now. Duluth takes points from Western; Miami somehow splits with SCSU. Start to tighten up things between the Top and Bottom 4.

In NCHC play are you thinking Miami (clearly) and Duluth this weekend? Last weekend's results made me pivot what I think needs to happen from a UND perspective in other conference games.

Don't see much need for discussion. Finishing dead last in the conference two years in a row might be a new UND athletics low. What @GoodGood said makes the most sense to me, let Sather go now and see how Herbst does the last few weeks. Unfortunately, the only person who might be worse at their job than Sather is Chaves, so who knows how this will play out. As far as players potentially leaving. For how bad this situation is currently, that is a moot issue. There is some talent that you hope stays, but 1 conference win. This program needs a fresh start. One of these times, can UND make a home run hire?

Starting to seem like there’s no difference in the record needed to get back in at large conversation as there is to secure home ice. 6-2 to finish. Here’s my question. Who are we cheering for next weekend? Do we want the teams close to UND in the standings to keep winning (ex: Duluth > Western)?

One game at a time. Win tonight to make Friday night @ Denver interesting. 4-2 UND.

They are running out of runway, but there's enough where they can still make things interesting. As cliche as it sounds, have to take it one game at a time. Win tonight to make the game tomorrow have real meaning.

Random positives or things I like when looking at the 2023 schedule. Opening at home against Drake NAU game is 2nd on the schedule (vs playing Boise the 2nd week) Bye week is between road games Play WIU at home the week before NDSU @ USD is 2nd last weekend Finish winnable home game

Really excited about Hakim's potential. Had an NDSU offer as well.

Correct. Attended UND Law School instead.

I said after the game this past Saturday that I just this season to be over with, I've never felt that before. Even during the two previous years that Berry's teams missed the tournament, I felt they had a shot at turning things around (barely missed both those years). Those teams played hard, thought the issue was more talent wise, but never questioned the things that you have to question this year. This year will be his 3rd tournament miss. It's clear that this coaching staff, given all their advantages is extremely average. We are not one of the programs anymore that is the exception to the rule. What does that mean? There will be good years and bad years. Unfortunately, it's time to lower expectations, because if not, there will be some very frustrating seasons ahead. Also, enjoy the good regular seasons. Don't take those for granted.

If this depth add was a 5th year grad student with experience at the college level, no matter how mediocre he was, then he would be in the line up every night.

What you're saying isn't what I took out of his post. I completely agree with you. The original poster just pointed out the importance of the game, which is very true. A good team should win by at least a few scores over NAU at home. The key is a 2-0 start is a must. We all agree. What I didn't understand is he saying that a win over Boise is more important to the program than a win over NAU? That's obvious. Is he saying that a win over Boise would be more important than if they lose at home against NAU? I would find that post to be really weird. What kind of point is that?

Keys to any offseason in the Covid (extra year) era. Seniors that have an extra year: UND nailed this. Portal (Exiting): UND nailed this. Portal (Incoming): TBD. I like the three they got but will need to see 3/4 more before the season starts. If this team can nail all three, they will be a considerably better football team next fall.

Weird post. Someone pointing out the importance of the NAU game and this is your response?