UND Football Fan

We need a strong start, so that doubt sits in on their side. Looking at ISU Red game SDSU is big, if we play fast and agressive we should off set that and win by at least two scores if we play clean. They blitzed a lot against last week, I’m sure they will try again to throw Jerry off. ISU Red was able to get solid runs on the perimeter and up the middle. I think Jerry can hurt them with his scrambles. Hopefully we can get the run game going. It will be closer just because I can’t imagine them starting this game as putrid as they did last week plus their playoff hopes are on the line.

Yes Idaho State loss was considered bad loss. Wyoming win was not as good as Western Illinois beat 5 ranked SDSU in over time last game of year and our Cal Poly win was so late that they didn’t even think of us. we were 2-2 against ranked teams Western was 2-3 their reward was to play at non scholarship Dayton first round. Loss to 2-9 ISU home killed us SDSU loss to ISU Blue is just as bad, that’s why this will be a legit playoff game this week. SDSU knows if they lose they are done.

Angry and desperate

Need to create their own energy, lethargic play reminds me of Northern Arizona years ago.

Hopefully the Schmidt won’t be like how Dick Vermiel was with the Eagles where all the practice/meetings burns them out. Vermiel learned the happy medium in his 2nd stint with the Rams and Chiefs. Team is playing like the post NDSU hangover and then some.

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)