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If Simon starts again he will have earned it. I think most people think it will be Javance or Jerry. Why should it bother anyone if others disagree? You believe it’s Jerry and it could very well be but you don’t support your opinion by ragging on one of his teammates. I’ve coached and played here (albeit years ago). I’ve been around UND FB for more years than a lot of you are alive. I’ve been around UND players and coaches for many years. I’ve sat down and had beers with many of them (mostly to listen and learn). I’ve had meals or beers with multiple NFL players and coaches over many years. (One of the NFL owners stopped by my table in a restaurant and introduced himself and his wife to my wife and I). My experiences have given me opportunities to observe and learn. My experiences are what I base my opinions on. I share that only to emphasize that even with that background I couldn’t tell you who the starter will be. I can tell you, my opinion doesn’t mean anymore than yours or anyone else’s. However, I can tell you that I admire what Romfo has accomplished and I would predict that there are a lot of teams that see the value that he brings to this team and would bring to almost any team whether he starts, is backup, or doesn’t see the field. Whoever is the starter will be the guy that the coaches and players believe in and who gives them the best chance to win. Lastly, I don’t give a rat’s ass whether or not he would make the Fargo team.

He has already made the team. The subject of the thread is “Who is QB1?” I’m pretty sure they mean in 2025. Repeating your usual drivel about last year doesn’t add anything to the discussion. There are others who have an opinion on who they think will be the starter and can state their opinion without having to repeatedly berate a guy who played hurt, didn’t quit, and is back trying to help this team get better. Why don’t you focus on your guy instead? He has a lot of potential and could be the starter.

My post has nothing to do with the last 20yrs. My post wasn’t making excuses nor even commenting on the programs struggles. My post was responding to your assumption that the starting QB decision was made by a HC against recommendations by his staff that they were then forced to accept. down to how staff felt about who should start and who typically makes the decision. I never said I agreed or disagreed with the decision. I never commented on the HC issues. I asked some of the decision makers (Bubba wasn’t one I talked to). That works better than riding by on a bike. Regardless of where Romfo ends up on the depth chart, it has nothing to do with last year. It has to do with who the staff believes will give them the best chance to win. I’m not coaching anymore so I am not foolish enough to think I know who that will be. You do realize it’s not Romfo’s fault he was chosen to start. It’s not Romfo’s fault the other 2 QB’s didn’t get playing time (they should have). All Romfo did was show up, work his ass off and when his name was called he did his best. He didn’t select himself to start. Let last year go, foster your boy crush on JK and see if he becomes the starter. It’s a new staff and lots of new players. If you think UND FB is a “crap show” you know less about FB and achieving success that I thought you did ( which isn’t much).

It wouldn’t validate anything other than 3 guys moved ahead of him on the depth chart. Your “theory” has been debunked. You obviously haven’t had extended conversations with different coaches (if any at all). You don’t have a clear understanding of how and why coaches decisions are made. Danny had mentioned in the fall of 2023 how impressive Simon had been looking then. Coaches make position decisions as a staff. Normally, the position coaches and coordinators. “Forcing” a decision on one’s staff, isn’t typically done, and not part of Bubba’s MO. The players and staff are at practices, meetings, film study, the weight room and team social gatherings. If the players gravitate to a leader it becomes obvious to the coaches. It’s a big part of the decision and I was told that was a huge factor. The same evaluation takes place each year. We will see which of these guys can accomplish that, read defenses, minimize mistakes and maximize their physical and intellectual talents to give this team the best chance to win. What won’t happen is a decision made on just the “eye test”. It won’t be made because of height, weight and HS accomplishments. ( those are factors that help get them here, but they have to earn their way to the top of the depth chart). Your cheap shots show a lack of FB knowledge and a lack of class. Romfo has already “made the team”. Calling him “Rombo” is typical of keyboard warriors and uncalled for. Who the hell even thinks of stupid stuff like falling from a starter down the depth chart behind lasts year’s backups? Are you really hoping for a conversation about that?? Romfo is actually a story of a small town kid who proved himself a winner and champion as a multi sport athlete and earned a spot on an FCS FB team. He gradually worked his way up earning the starting QB position (nobody gave it to him). He may never play another down at UND but he has earned our respect and appreciation.

Oline should be better. A lot returning. I think we will be fine at receiver. Deng Deng will be a matchup problem for everyone. Hoskins and Tai are fast and very quick. Strandell is developing into a very good receiver. Demontagnec has shown he can be very good but must be consistent and can’t drop the easy ones. Dennis has good speed and experience. The transfers Fleming and young showed they can play. They were still adjusting this spring. The biggest question at TE is whether or not they work the TE’s into the passing game. Kuntz and Behymer can catch. We are good at RB with the returning guys. We should be better with the guys we added. QB is anyone’s guess. No way to know if or how much the injury hampered Romfo. I don’t know what the injury was nor the surgery he had. We will see how he responds. We have 3 highly recruited guys with strong arms and good athletic ability. If none of them can progress to the extent it takes to lead this team, we have the returning starter coming off of injury/surgery. I think all four are mobile enough. We need to see who can carry this team with their feet and their arm. So far I don’t believe it’s clear who that guy is.

Romfo was the QB last year because he earned it. It was a staff decision. It wasn’t forced by Bubba on the rest of the staff. Romfo “had the locker room”. The players gravitated to him. (Same factor when Studsrud became starter). He also had the players gravitating to him. I continue to believe we had QB’s with the potential that needed PT last year. That is important for backups at all positions. I didn’t see any of our QB’s perform consistently enough in the spring scrimmage to say that we have our QB yet. I believe the QB position is our biggest concern right now offensively. However, the spring scrimmage was one day. It will be interesting to see how all 4 of these guys have progressed over the summer and into fall camp. Regardless of any hype, the other players have to believe in the QB. This is a different team than last year. Whoever earns the starting spot must establish themselves as the guy the players look to and the guy the coaches trust to lead.

There are 3 “prized recruits” and Romfo.

He could be, but I didn’t hear them mention that. Still TBD.

Had an offer from NDSU.

College sports camps are an important piece in the recruiting process. The athletes get a week on campus, a week with that schools coaches, an opportunity to meet players on the team, and often an opportunity to interact with fellow recruits. The coaches and potential future teammates get a chance to learn how a potential recruit responds to their coaching, how they treat support staff, how they interact with other kids etc. Its a good idea to attend camps at schools the athlete is interested in.

Very likely

Not that I know of.

He played with an injured shoulder last year. I have no idea how much it affected his throwing. I was told the main reason he started was his leadership ability. The team supposedly gravitated to hm. After watching spring ball none of the top 3 QB’s have moved into the starting spot. It seems all 3 have more “zip” on their throws. It will be tough for him to move back into the top spot after missing spring ball. If he comes out of summer workouts and fall ball as the starter he will have earned it. Schmidt and Fruechte will play whoever gives this team the best chance to win.

She has offers from SDSU, USD and NDSU.

If he goes, do Slukynskys hit the portal?

You obviously didn’t play 9 man did you? If you are apathetic about the FB program, it doesn’t matter cuz you don’t play or coach. There is a lot of energy and developing confidence among the players and coaches moving forward. I believe most fans are excited to see what Schmidt and his staff can accomplish with these players. They are getting commitments from some promising recruits. We still have some key positions we need to improve on. I believe Miller is correct in that the QB will likely be JTJ or Kaminski. Sulik shows promise. Simon has the disadvantage of missing spring ball. I stand by my statement that Schmidt and Fruechte will start whomever they believe gives them the best chance of winning. Who cares how he described an incomplete pass last year? If you watched the game you could see for yourself what happened. If you need to read criticism of our athletes and coaches you don’t have to read the herald. Just log on to SS.com.

Makes sense. That’s his honest opinion.

If Simon starts the first game next year it will be because Schmidt and Fruechte decided he gives them the best chance to win. It won’t change attendance. I have found Miller has always been honest. The fact that you don’t agree has nothing to do with his honesty.

Yes. I said hi to him on the way out of Pollard. Nice guy. 6’5” and Looked heavier than listed 185lbs.

Yes, seems to be doing well.

Oline looked bigger. Blocked well but hard to evaluate individual line play other than Cariveau who I watched closely cuz he’s a DL kid. He is a RFr OG and was with the 2’s. He played very well and had a “pancake” where he absolutely destroyed the defender. Ziebarth and Brunell run hard broke tackles. Fr Randle Parker is very quick/makes guys miss. QB’s were OK. Kaminski gets rid of ball quickly with a lot of zip on the ball. He stepped up into pocket a couple times nicely to avoid pressure Sulik throws a nice deep ball but seemed to have trouble with shorter throws over middle. JTJ will be interesting to watch develop. Had some nice throws, had some misses. Didn’t see RPO’s which will need to be part of his package. TE’s still not key part of throwing game, Behymer and Kuntz were into a couple patterns. Deng made some athletic plays but will need to make plays with DB’s on him if he doesn’t get better separation. Hoskins was arguably most impressive new skill player on offense. Very quick, but also makes guys miss and tough to bring down. I ran into him in locker room after game and I had a brief chat with him. Very positive and very engaging. Tai also showed great speed and quickness. Fleming had a nice catch, good speed but had a drop. DB’s had multiple pass break ups. They closed quickly a couple times on guys who looked to have a couple steps on them. Scott and an int. LB Parks looks very athletic. #58 McCould had an int and some nice stops. Frankly I watched offense most of game so I can’t say much about defense other than the obvious big plays by DB’s and the ints. The freshman K Choate was making FG’s from 45-50 in warmups and made his last from 53.

What the hell is the matter with you? It’s like reading a post from a middle school kid. Let it go man, especially comments about his family.

His great uncle Bob played his freshman year at BYU. Averaged 17ppg. Transferred to UND midterm his Sophomore yr. Great guy. Very bright. Bachelors from UND and Masters from USD. His work with Native youth in the Seattle School district is legendary. He was principal of a Native American School in the Seattle district. The last four years before he died at age 43 from a heart attack, their graduation rate was 100% and they all went on to college. He had completed his work for his doctorate including his dissertation when he passed away.

What is your solution to adjust numbers/money to meet Title IX requirements? I agree it’s important to invest in the program which includes the facility. Trees around the facility especially the north and east sides, a modest sized Stands with restrooms and proper care of the field (if and when needed) would make a nice addition. I wouldn’t put in artificial turf unless absolutely necessary. Soccer is popular enough where it’s too important for women’s athletic programs to cut it.

The NCAA would notice. I assume we have learned by now that Title IX investigations can get expensive and certainly do the University no good. Soccer continues to gain in popularity across the country and remains arguably the most popular sport around the world. I’m not sure a coach with recurring losing seasons has much to complain about when his contact isn’t renewed. My niece finished her career at Bemidji state as their career leading goal scorer and second in total points. They beat UND both years they played them. She said the Bronson field was in great shape when she played on it. Whomever was coaching should have been working with the grounds crew to maintain it. Our HS coaches do that in FB, soccer, softball and baseball. Our FB coaches used to do that when we played on campus. Unless the grounds crew blew him off, he is partially responsible. The restroom issue can be solved with the portable trailer type with running water. Artificial turf isn’t an argument that should go anywhere.