Midwestern Hawk

Utah skill players are way beyond what Iowa had on last year's team. Also the defensive line especially for Utah was far better. I would guess that at least a dozen of Utah's players from last night will be drafted when eligible. At the time of the games Iowa was ranked much higher than Utah was yesterday, but rankings this time of year are worth zero. Rankings start to matter near the end of September when a body of work can be analyzed. It will be interesting to watch the utes take on BYU next weekend.

Isn't there another thread for NDAC talk?

Any idea on why Rastas did not play? Did not see Geier either. How about Norbergs injury? Will Larson be back?

Because Johanneson looks so fast running the jet sweep? JK, the jet sweep with he and mercer looked slow and poor timing. I don't think any of the Freshman played.

Last night's Utah team was far better than Iowa was last season, and comparisons to Iowa State are a joke. LOTS of guys on that Utah team will make a living on Sundays in a couple years.

I disagree. These games are good for recruiting, good for the players and coaches to measure where they are at, and good for the coffers $$$$. Beating BGSU in front of 5,000 fans is not an upset for a top 10 FCS team.

With the offensive game plan UND brings to each game 5-15 yard TE routes need to be a staple every week. The only three throws I remember were an early throw for a first down, the TD, and the pick.

Way better start than last season. The offense is miles ahead. How much better was Utah than Stony Brook? Very few comparable athletes IMO.

You have a great looking team. Some maulers on both lines and some freaky skill guys. Have a great season and Win the PAC-12!

If Cloyd makes that catch, it ends 30-16, and maybe 30-19 or 30-23.

I think we will find that we played a Very talented and deep Utah team that barring too many injuries will challenge for the PAC 12 Mountain crown. UND played hard it was a game into the 4th quarter. Strengths: Santiago - even though he did not have much daylight to make a play the few times he did, I thought he looked just as dangerous as always and delivered when he could. Studsrud - made some good throws. Can make enough plays for UND to have an even better season than last year. Disterhaupt - was all over the field, made 14 tackles. Needs work: Tackling - great athletes make it tougher, but way too many missed tackles. Defensive pressure - makes a great Schmidt defense. Need to find more depth at LB and DB so fresh legs are on those blitzes as the game wears on. Throwing the ball into the middle of the field using tight ends. IMO if team keeps getting better and stays away from any more injuries will play a huge game at the Alerus in November and can make a run into December and possibly January.

Defense looked good at times. Looked a little gassed at times. Too many missed tackles. Disterhaupt made lots of tackles. Minus injuries? Did any defenders get injured tonight? Oline will look much better the rest of the year, that was very stout defensive front.

Seems like it was same 4 almost the entire game. Much more rotation last season. Staff must feel big drop after the first 5? I did see quite a bit of haas.

I'll go out on a limb. UND shocks the football world. 27-23 upset. Und jumps out to early lead, defense creates multiple turnovers, Studsrud and co have no turnovers. After watching Portland state/BYU on Saturday if PSU creates a couple of turnovers they win.

Giving BYU all they can handle. One turnover from a tie.

Seems strange that a true freshman going down would cause this much change. What about the other true frosh ILB? Reynolds? Is he in the mix? Are Geier and Nevermann struggling? Was the other True frosh(Larson) that good or the other guys struggling that much? What about Safety? I guess Turner moving to OLB opens the door for Shannon who I have read could use another year to mature his body but is a great athlete. Salt Lake can' tget here fast enough!

Thanks Teeder.

How bad? Did we lose another potential starter? Yikes.

I have been to the Alerus where for one reason or another tailgaters don't show up. Creates a strange atmosphere in the parking lot to say the least.

I have never understood why it is not first-come first serve. Would be more of an event if the earlier the arrival the better the spot.

Thank you for the great work Teeder!

http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-football/4313183-unds-gordon-suspended-entire-season#.WZR7KGlWu0U.twitter Gordon suspended for year. What? Why?

Thanks for all of your reporting!

Hard to figure out. According to Teeder, Saturday started out with Palmborg and Disterhaupt at OLB and Rodgers and Larson at ILB. Probably just seeing how Larson would react. Have not heard much about Geier and Rastas either.

If the team holds its own vs Utah and wins the Big Sky as predicted, why not sell it out? The momentum is building.