Midwestern Hawk

Injuries are one thing but could there be a team culture problem too?

I agree with this. More going in behind the scenes.

Hopefully will bring a little laughter to what has been a tough UND season so far. A little NFC Norris humor.

That could have changed the game. UND gets some momentum somehow stops MSU again, outcome could be different.

Only way this is not the case is if we can strike first get a lead and take the air out of the ball. If we can do that we win. The way the last two weeks have gone I don't think we strike first, they run the ball down our throats and Davis wins by 10. 24-14.

I don't think we are close to getting any of the injured back on the field. I think if Bubba and company can find a way to win 6 games we should all be very happy and look forward to next year.

University of North Dakota has a ton of potential, Law School, Med School, Aviation, great business school, could easily grow to 20-25,000 students in the next decade.

I think Kennedy may have big ideas for the University and big ideas need a well-funded, dominant athletic department led by football and men's basketball. Hockey is awesome at UND but great football and basketball bring media attention and with media attention comes enrollment and with enrollment comes money and donors.

http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/local-sports/4334624-und-hires-consulting-firm-review-top-officials-athletic-department#.WcvLB9iR4Ik.twitter Interesting to know what triggered that?

I had heard 6-8 weeks from time of injury, which makes me more curious about the status of hunt and/or larson. We need a win at Davis.

I believe he had a broken fibula and also had surgery on his ankle.

Absolutely. Just trying to do something he can't yet. As you say will pay dividends down the road.

I said the same thing. The energy in the building was there, a stop by the d and the avalanche was going to start.

I agree wholeheartedly with your post. I think next year and subsequent years the defense could be lights out with the depth that we will have. I also think for recruiting, fan excitement, player/coach morale we have to find a way to salvage 5 more wins this season. If that comes down to burning redshirt(Larson), does it get done? I would guess it depends on part on the return of hunt and/or Rodgers.

This team was much closer to what is expected vs Montana state than South Dakota. First defensive drive was a three and out which reminded me of last years defense. The first offensive drive was best drive in awhile and had a touchdown called back because of a bad call. The defense was much better getting the bobcats to third down but several times came up a yard or two short. We just needed 4-5 stops and a couple of offensive drives and the result could have been different. Have to find a way to cause some negative plays for the opposing offense. Not sure of the exact results, but don't recall many negative plays for the bobcats. It's getting closer. Hopefully will find. Few of those needed plays vs Davis.

Does anyone have any idea on the status of those three? I watched rastas give great effort on Saturday but he literally just is not big enough yet for the middle. This image on MSU bobcats football site. Pancake on the goal line.

Dou you think UND could use a mid season bye this year?

The defense is not good right now and that is what BUbba builds around. Offense not good either, which is making defensive problems even worse.

This is basically the same dline that won the Big Sky last season. They don't seem to be making plays either.

IMO they are close on some assignments, but a bigger problem overall is that when the linebackers are in the right spot they either can't make the play or the ball carrier gets another 2-5 yards after contact.

I feel like this is a huge problem. Nobody seems to take the bull by the horns when the chips are down. There is still time, but someone needs to get it going in the right direction and stop making excuses.

Kickoff returns only.

I don't disagree with your post I just don't think you are taking into account the degree nor depth of the injuries to this years team. 2016 team was a play away from making it into the national semi finals. why would there not be hype?

Anyone know what the scoop is with Murray? He gives good effort on most kickoffs. He looks like 5'11" to 6'0" and 225? Why don't they give him a shot?

Any chance for Hunt or Larson next week? Rastas plays hard but really struggled at times today. Gets bounced around pretty steadily. He and Jake getting dragged in tackles.