UND Football Fan

Compared to two years ago, NDSU’s defense is way better in size and speed. Inside zone scheme struggle because, from what I saw there edge guy would get off blocks and limit yards gained and interior lineman are tough to move. NDSU’s offense struggled in my opinion because our defense is fundamentally improved in scheme and tackling. But also how, especially 2nd half was able to have longer drives (aided by penalty at times) to keep them out of rhythm. Lastley it’s tough to stop a championship team when the game on the line. NDSU has that swag. Hopefully, UND gets there sooner, last year and past I doubted. This year we are damn close, ideally this years team can get there. Bring in a few more explosive players (fitting in the JYD mentality) in the portal …. and a competent FG kicker….this group can get there. I saw the transformation in the 90’s of UND football, I am thinking this group we have can have that same impact.

Looked at fan base comments of WSU on Freund after 10-7 loss to Oregon State. Similar gripes as ours. Pass 3rd and 10, three yard pass plays and running the ball well and suddenly throwing the ball.

This qoute could fit with our one score games this year.

Going in I said we need to play clean on offense and special teams play. Offense was not clean turnovers and not scoring inside 5. Special teams missed FG and penalty on reverse. Defense played like Junkyard Dogs today.

This just like 1st half Montana

When SU runs out ….

That game KO return TD, blocked punt that led to a TD, INT that led to another score. This game will come down to who plays clean on offense and special teams play.

With how poorly we played especially with the turnovers, our past teams would have been blown out. We had two drive potentials to win the game in the 4th. This program is trending the right direction.

SDSU and NDSU struggling, this was the week for us to shake up the Valley. Hoping for a miracle finish like the Great West days (if memory serves correct)

If we are a legit top 8 team, we will win.

USD may have a one score lead at the half due to energy of home and urgency of season. I believe 2nd half we will adjust and win by at least 10. If we have a fast start and make USD reliant on the pass we should win by 3 scores with subs playing.

I believe several (six) of Indiana football defense (4-3 base) which has been very good is made up of James Madison defensive transfers. They ran a 3-4. Point being this defensive scheme seems to get better play from the athletes if ran correctly. Also if 4-2-5 is base you can adjust body types more depending on offensive packages that are being run. Also I remember Schmidt had safeties recruited as OLB while at UND as a DC, my guess so when we had to go Nickle some OLB personal could be still used. With 4-2-5 they (safeties) can work and play more in space and improve than being an OLB suddenly being put on space to cover.

With turf change hopefully they being two different style shoes to be ready in case new turf similar to ours.

Just like USD officially knocking us out of the playoffs at home last year, I want us to return the favor to them and knock them out this year!