Norhsidepride

According to the NCAA if a player becomes a super senior (6th year) the school can choose to fund or not fund their scholarship. However, if funded, their scholarship does NOT count toward the teams total available. Essentially UND can decide if they want to fund / have the abiity to fund / and who they want t fund each year for the next few years.

I think Holm will stay (again) since this wasn't a full year and would not be surprised if a few other as well. The trickle down with the uncounted year is to the the young talent waiting their turn. If there is a logjam of good recruits with talent in a certain position group, the transfer portal is an easy option to find a team that is thin at the position to transfer to. IE: Maag has an extra year, Boltman has an extra year, Waletzko has an extra year, Siegel has an extra year, Larson has an extra year, Fort has an extra year. Beyond the seniors you just mentioned some of those underclassman could stay longer. Attritiion at some positions could be a year or so longer than originally expected. I think the transfer portal over the next 2 to 3 years will be a busy place.

Though some might be interested based on the discussion. Also, C.J. has done a couple mask and safety PSAs and was on one of their recruiting fliers, not that it matters.

I agree - except they weren't all virtually symptom free. UND had several get really sick for a period of time. A couple that left campus and recovered at home

The players asked for a black option for uniforms when the new Adidas contract kicked in. Though they could be a little sharper , I think its good the University listened and got the black right away. They will still use the greens and update them next year.

They are

Maag is the clear #1 Cochran has the potential to be in the conversation - but now has to go out and consistently block, create separation, and catch the ball, especially in traffic. All of that is a complete unknown. This isn't H.S. / Cochran has to earn it. He is similar to Cam and Cam was great in space, but his hands were never as good as his legs.

Players are reporting for physicals and voluntary workouts between the 15th and 28th. UNI also begins the 15th but will have players trickling in through the end of the month as they finish up work committments etc... .

and that's ok. it is how it works

More and more athletes are committing to "playing" for a program and university. Less are committing "to" the program and university. When they are not playing enough, they look to committ to "playing" for someone else. Guys who want to be at UND, be it legacy, top choice school or truly committed will be content to fit in whereever they can to make the team better. Guys who don't care whose uniform they wear, will leave.

For anyone who subscribes to ESPN + ..... This is a good watch. Nick Saban breaks down Burrow vs Clemson, but think about the defenders as you watch. Offense knows the play, QB knows pre-snap read and coverage or hot route. Defense is reacting to what everyone else already knows.. https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/0c8ac8dd-d640-48ee-8ec7-f25a6c9d648c

Exactly - Give them another reason to choose UND over joe blow

I don't think 5 years ago they had many D1 kids, I think the last couple classes have more than in the past - Don't under estimate the HPC in that. At the fan luncheon Schmidt in a conversation mentioned that the recent classes and incoming have kids who would not be here without it.

Odom can switch back if needed. If you are ok at corner keeping the shirt makes sense especially if he is still learning the defense. Siegel commented last week that about two weeks into spring ball he could stop thinking and start playing. 3 1/2 years vs 4 good ones Geaux thoughts?

Yes, he does not wear it when lined up at QB. Danny is calling the plays from the booth and is the one making the decision. Also, Nate checked out of two first down calls and went run on an RPO from twenty one. Danny can't control that, and he also can't take the ability to check away from Nate - a fine line to dance

Recruiting to Fargo is easy: Win a championship Recruiting to Grand forks.... or places like Brookings or Pocatello is not. Sell a small town, sell a school, sell facilities, sell winning, sell cold... and meet the Universities higher than NCAA entrance standards. Not easy - Thank goodness for the HPC because several of the top recruits in the last two classes have stated they would not be at UND without it. Positive support of the program can help too.

Moderators: This comment is correct. The amount of clueless posts with a a lack of true insight is incredible. I can't imagine that the original creation of this sight was to spew hatred of the coaches and players they way some people (who are not censored) do.

They said both were out, but only one was DNP

You know nothing....period

Sorry....If you can't be happy with a win and the to losses two the last two teams to play for a national championship you have deeper issues than a coaching staff can fix.

He just gave SHS something to think about in pre-game. He wasn't going to play

Doesnt change how strong the kids leg is. Also he did hit a couple mid 40s against Drake...I think that was even mentioned as a positive in that thread

Probably not easy to see on TV, but did anyone else at the game notice that the corners rarely had help over the top? Leaving both safeties to help in the middle?

Because Tommy ran the same style offense in HS was a POY. And. Is better. Why is everyone hung up on Grover

Was at Saturday and Sundays practice. Doubt pull his shirt unless they have to. Jennings and Odom look very good as well. Fort is going to be a steal but not as polished as some on here would make you think. Will be way better in year 5 than year 1. Ket hands down threw the best ball but are ok behind him. As many have said receiver is deep. I do not know much about O line but they did not look small. McKinney and Siegel will get a shot at returning punts both have quick twitch on first step. If the shirt is pulled on Fort he will have enough other things to think about as a true.