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I'm genuinely convinced Berry wants this team to lose.

There's Johnson, no chance for a PP goal

Very calming knowing it's over.

THANK GOD ITS OVER!

Remember when I thought they would win this series? Hahahahahhaha

Which this year equals a loss.

I love that I'm not alone.

The second worst player in college hockey (D1) behind Yon. It's so sad.

Good news! Only two periods left!

Honestly f*ck Berry, what a complete idiot having Johnson on the PP.

This is insanity, these are the two worst teams in the NCHC. I still have no idea how Denver is a top 10 team, they are terrible!

I’ve been saying this for weeks, but this is the first season I’ve ever wanted to be over. It’s been by far the most bizarre season I’ve ever witnessed. Ready for it to be done.

Those are the only two names I can say with certainty will never not be in the lineup.

I’d like to talk about Denver for a minute, they are the worst Top 10 team in NCAA history, what they’ve done is remarkable.

Classic. One more night of the season! This can’t come soon enough.

They practiced in Colorado Springs this afternoon and with the interstate now being open, I'm guessing they are making the quick bus drive up to Denver as I write this, if they aren't already there.

That's correct, they also don't have a single '03 American recruit, so they wouldn't have anyone who is eligible. I still cannot believe they only have one '03 recruit currently.

That's all it takes, win the game you should, they played a lot of games against teams 40 or lower, they went 13-1 in those games. 4-0 against teams in the 30s. So, 17-1 against teams they should won. 4-11-1 against everyone else. I've said it before, a sweep against Alabama Huntsville is still better than a split against a Top 10 team. That 17-1 record is pretty remarkable though against poor teams.

Looking at the "conference" part of their schedule last year, the team gave up an average of 21.75 points. Basically split pretty evenly into good / bad type performances (ST's TDs given up counting as well into the total). Overall, not spectacular, but also pretty respectable overall. To take it one step further, adding DE's, the players on the two-deep (or that played) that won't be on the team this fall, Harris (CB), Palmborg (OLB), Williams (ILB), Cieslak (DE). That's pretty remarkable though, 5 of the 6 positional groups being accounted for, only losing 3 starters total and 1 depth player, spread very evenly, no position losing more than one. All 5 of those positions should be in good shape heading into next year. Of course, I left out the NG position. The big question mark heading into next year.

You're correct there. That single game though is a microcosm of how I see things currently between the two athletic programs. As a #4 seed, is anyone surprised by the outcome of the Summit league tournament after SDSU lost? Could anyone picture if the roles were reversed, UND being able to string together three in a row and winning the conference tournament? 2016 was a great year, but also clearly an outlier. Things after have been really bad, like as bad as I can remember. They weren't that great before for non-hockey related sports either. This is far from "luck" obviously, so I don't want it to come off like that, but it's just frustrating watching NDSU during big games, close games, always seems to come out on top and UND (outside of 2016) is the complete opposite. Yes, it's one game, but like I said right away. UND plays Omaha last night, do they win? *I take back the complete losers comment*

I knew my post would probably hit a nerve with some people, but I'll never understand responses like this. Like not at all. I guess you're taking offense to the term "complete loser", probably harsh, but again, have no idea how anyone could correlate that to quitting, but I guess there's at least one. My overall sentiment stands, UND athletics is in as bad of a spot as I've ever seen it, it's genuinely concerning. Could anyone even picture what happened to the NDSU basketball team this year happen at UND? Never. It's an overall culture thing.

Couldn't agree more.

Congrats to NDSU, for me, it's gone from pure frustration / anger during the beginning of this miraculous run they've been on, to more just shrug of the shoulders. Definitely jealous of the success that institution has had. How truly embarrassing for UND, these schools have never been farther apart, one is a winner and one is a complete loser.

Which is why I have my fingers crossed about him sticking around. There's four new players coming in that could put him in a much better situation. I said it earlier, but Rizzo seems like the perfect guy to put him with.

Absolutely. Like the tweet said, huge for ILB depth, now not only returning both starters, but also 2 of the first 3 backups. Haas back will also be a big boost to the OLB position. Is this correct, from the back 7 last year are the only players they lost, that played, Harris (CB), Palmborg (OLB) and Williams (ILB)?