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I am a huge fan of Around the Horn on ESPN, hosted by Tony Reali. For those of us who religiously watch the show, we know Mr. Reali is a big NCAA critic as well as a huge FCS fan, especially during the playoffs. If we truly wanted to get something accomplished in letting the NCAA know it is absolutely garbage that Nicholls is hosting this game, I suggest we all tweet Mr Reali this article in hopes it would get national exposure. There are several angles here: 1. Inappropriate facilities- tents 2. NCAA being money hungry 3. Nicholls having money for new athletic complex, but not enough for visiting locker rooms 4. Unfairness of the logistics of a tent, portable showers, toilets, etc. 5. NCAA's own rule book suggesting hosting universities need certain standards 6. Several others listed on this site. Perhaps this may be an avenue to publicity for this atrocity we are now seeing in playoff sanctioned NCAA Division 1 FCS Football. Absolute bull$%!# @TonyReali

I am a huge fan of Around the Horn on ESPN, hosted by Tony Reali. For those of us who religiously watch the show, we know Mr. Reali is a big NCAA critic as well as a huge FCS fan, especially during the playoffs. If we truly wanted to get something accomplished in letting the NCAA know it is absolutely garbage that Nicholls is hosting this game, I suggest we all tweet Mr Reali this article in hopes it would get national exposure. There are several angles here: 1. Inappropriate facilities- tents 2. NCAA being money hungry 3. Nicholls having money for new athletic complex, but not enough for visiting locker rooms 4. Unfairness of the logistics of a tent, portable showers, toilets, etc. 5. NCAA's own rule book suggesting hosting universities need certain standards 6. Several others listed on this site. Perhaps this may be an avenue to publicity for this atrocity we are now seeing in playoff sanctioned NCAA Division 1 FCS Football. Absolute bull$%!# @TonyReali

i'm sick of being a UND FB fan and Vikings fan on a day like today. Man, did I choose the wrong teams to cheer for....

Although I would be in favor of Freund getting the OC job, my argument is not that he is the best fit/candidate for the job, just that the evidence suggests he will not be passed up for the job this time around.

Evidence points to Freund as OC: 1. Bubba in press release said they want to "move as quickly as possible" - points to a candidate he has in mind. Repeated this on radio Monday evening as well. 2. If any "new blood" comes to UND, they will know Bubba is on thin ice --> hard to get a decent candidate from outside UND 3. If Freund is passed up for this job, he is likely gone, you can argue if that's good or not I think he is a young, smart, energetic coach, who will likely bring his own ideas to the drawing board.

From what I've heard, Landry is a great guy, not the brightest bulb in the bucket. Also, you'd have to think Freund is gone if he is overlooked by Chaves. Not sure if that'd be a good thing.

Additionally, with a guy with post-UND aspirations, one would think UND/Rudy would like to showcase other aspects of his game. For God's sake! The kid came here as a GD WR!!!!!!!

IMO the most disappointing task the offensive coaches failed to achieve was not finding a way to use Santiago in other positions on the offense. Arguably, UND had 2 of the best RBs in FCS football and could not figure out a way to get them both on the field at the same time. Could they not throw Santiago in the slot? Could you imagine the matchup nightmares that would create? The lack of this shows the complete incompetence of the coaching staff. Financially, I do not think UND/Chaves is in a position to get rid of Bubba, but Rudy and Kositch need to leave immediately.

They look bad

All on the coaches that this game is even still being played

15 seconds left if he wasn't snapping the ball with 15 seconds each play clock

There would be less than 1 minute left if there was better click management

7. Kick out of bounds 8. Pooch kick turns to Weber state on the 40

For those saying special teams helped us today, 1. KO return was a Weber St missed tackle (at the 15) 2. FG block was a probable future NFL player making a play. 3. The offense's average starting field position? Anyone have this? my guess the 10-15 4. The defense's average starting field position? Anyone have this? my guess the 35-40 5. Missed point after 6. Weber gifted us an illegal down field on the fake punt. Nothing UND did on special teams was reassuring, 2 guys made 2 good plays, that's it.

At this point, all comes down to halftime adjustments IMO. Can UND defend the 3 step/flares and zone read... or not ?