Wilbur

I can't see SDSU finishing 2nd with all the forced changes in their program and losing a tremendous QB. Still a lot of talent, but Dan Jackson is the coach of the year if he gets them to top 2 in the MVFC. As far as UND football goes: @ K State- Loss, but lets hang in there and show the program has made necessary changes. Portland State-Win @ Grizz-A very winnable game, but I'll say a loss. K state environment should help the kids for this environment. Valpo-Lots of playing time for all the kids this game. Win. @ Northern Iowa-Win Youngstown-Win @ SIU-Win Indiana State-That loss stung, lets route them at home. Win @ USD-Can't remember the last victory in the dome....Loss NDSU-A full house for the bizen.....heart over head....Win @ Murray-Win SDSU-Win I think 9-3 or 8-4 is very much on the table. Two out of three against the Dakota schools is very much in play. We've got to get over being a layup for teams on the road.

I really hope Dane is steadfast in the whole "identity of our team" talk he's been throwing out to Schlossman time and again. I let my guard down when Berry would constantly bring up our #culture, and the drive to play a #fullsixty, and at the end of the day I don't think I can handle that happening again. We can't let #identity become a thing for us keyboard warriors....thankfully #ferdaoxbow didn't.... Having intense individuals added to the staff like Smaby and JPL help.

Can be on the ice, but can't directly coach the goalies.... I'm going to tell my wife that I'll be in the house, but can't directly parent the kids.

Let the record show that Wilbur did not spill....

Announcement coming today I'm told. Not player related, but others have hinted that this was going to happen.

If/when it becomes official with Mattern and Peterson leaving WFHS that will make things pretty official that its RR and GFC. I've heard rumors from former Central players I know that Paranica may be ready to hand things over to Moreland at GFC. Again, we all love rumors. The not too early, not difficult prediction whatsoever is the Knights are your 2026 state champs.

Got to remember as well that Zmolek is coming off a season long injury and we really don't know if he will be able to stay healthy. I think you'll see Verhoeff start out third pair and slowly build his way up to top four minutes. He's a first round kid, but the NCHC will be a jump. Being 6'4 as a 17 year old helps.

Would he be considered a grinda or a chippa? Simple question...

I've heard from more than a few folks that Minot is going to lose some good kids. I'd assume their goaltender is top of the list. WFHS will lose a lot with Mattern heading wherever he heads, and Peterson going to Sioux Falls is the latest rumor. I've also heard Spiewak for Davies is on his way to Sioux Falls as well.. Expect a GFC-RR state championship again.

Jackson! Lol.

We really are spoiled by the number of players that have come through the University over the years that have turned into quality coaches. Steve Johnson, Chad Johnson, Brad Berry, Karl Goehring, Dane Jackson, Scott Sandelin, Jason Herter, Grant Paranica, Tarek Howard, Tim Skarperude, Tyler Palmiscno, Cary Eades, Dave Tippett, Rick Zombo, Matt Smaby, Colten St. Clair, Dave Hakstol, Jeff Bowen, Jim Archibald, Al Henry, Brad Malone, Dillon Simpson.... And that's just off the top of my head.

Parker Metz now official as the next head coach of WFHS.

May as well sign the divorce papers....

Could not agree more. +1

New Packer head coach news coming out in the near future. Will wait until its news official, but sounds like they've got their guy.