HoopsFan03

We absolutely want and need him to be a willing shooter. I'm not saying he needs to shoot 5+ threes a game but he needs to shoot 2 to 3 a game to at least keep the defense honest. Or at least look at the rim from behind the 3 point line. That will open up the lanes to drive and make him that much more effective in slashing to the hoop. I mean, he is our starting shooting guard. Why would you want your starting shooting guard to not even look at the rim from 3? I understand his game is to be a slasher but he also needs to be willing to shoot the ball. It opens up many things for his game and for the the whole team. It will come as he gets more comfortable and used to the college game.

I think the shooting from 3 may take a while to really pick up. Brooks needs to be willing to shoot it more from 3. Omot can shoot it but isn't a great 3 point shooter. Trent is the same way. Most of our guards can shoot it but none are true knockdown shooters. I think as the season moves on they will get more comfortable shooting the 3 and it will improve.

I expect Trent to have a big impact on the defensive side of the ball for UND this year. He is LONG and looks the part of an elite wing defender. He showed it a little bit in the second half of the exhibition. Excited to see it for a full game. The post play on the defensive side of the ball worries me. TT is a lot smaller than he is listed at. He is listed at 6'9" but I have been by him a few times, being at 6'5" myself, and he wasn't much taller than me. I hope Mathews continues to work back from the back injury and gets more comfortable. He didn't seem to be moving very fluid or comfortably in the exhibition.

Nice punt! Now we can let the backup QB drive 99 yards for a touchdown on us!!!

Excited to watch them on the road. Should be able to get the first road win of the season against a team that was 7-25 last season. They have some bigger guys: 6'11", 6'10", and a couple 6'7" guys that could cause some problems. Hopefully the young guys are settled in after the exhibition game and aren't nervous on the road.

So if you were the coach what would you do? Your only go-to is to fire the coaches and recruit a completely new roster.... but you never actually say what would work or make the team better besides that. So please enlighten me on what you would do to help our defense...

I think it starts with the CB's not sagging off of the WR's 6-7 yards every single play. It hasn't worked all season and gives the opponents a free 5+ yards every single time. Why don't we try something different and maybe play some man and press up at the line some more?? It can't get much worse so may as well try something else.

This year's team is steps ahead of last year. They actually look like a D1 team this year. They have significantly more talented players this year than last year. They should at least be competitive this year and hopefully win a few more games. As for the game last night, Sueker was the best player for UND and should be for the year as long as he can stay healthy. TT looked solid although it was against smaller players than he will see all year. Nero was solid, nothing crazy. Trent looked good in the second half. Bummer that we weren't able to see him for a whole game. The freshman are very talented. Brooks needs to be more willing to shoot the 3 as the season goes on. Omot showed flashes and got more comfortable as the game went on. Treysen was visibly nervous the whole game. Looked kind of timid. Hopefully he got the first game jitters out of the way. He can be a huge asset to have as a 6'6" point guard. We aren't used to seeing that at UND. I'm not sure why Norman played as much as he did. Many others bring more to the game than he would for this squad in my opinion. Same goes for Grant. Overall I am really excited for this season! I think we could shock some people in the Summit as the season moves on.