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I was stating evidence as to positive changes under Armacost with regards to his support for athletics. The facilities and resources are there for the program to be successful. The coaches and players need to make that happen. I’ve said before I didn’t support the extension and I didn’t support the initial hire. I support the program and the University. There is nothing I can do about the present coaching dilemma including trying to explain or justify the extension. The accusation of endorsements, senility and corruption are serious. If you have proof, PM me. I will be happy to go with you to the president so you may enlighten him. Otherwise please don’t do that kind of crap.

No one said facilities win games. I responded to a question about Armacost supporting athletics. The University Admin/Alumni/Fans/Supporters have provided the facilities and resources to be a successful FB program. I know what Bubba said at the press conference but I’ve never heard the president, nor the AD vocalizing limiting our expectations to making the playoffs. We can talk about expectations all we want but until we improve recruiting, retention, and performance on the field, we will struggle to meet even limited expectations. I’m not sure anyone can predict next years chances until we know for sure who will be coaching, who we lose or gain in the portal, and what happens to our committed recruits regardless of who the head coach is.

Fans frustrations can change shift to shift, period to period and game to game. Our facilities are as good as it gets but no longer the advantage we had 20yrs ago. I’m not so sure we won’t be pretty tough by playoffs. Let’s get everyone back before giving up. They’ve shown flashes of promise especially game 1 against BU. As usual, goaltending must improve and be consistent. However, Just my gut feeling. More than other sports, I dont think the best team always wins. FB is different. There are a million obstacles to overcome to fix this now. We can’t afford another season like this and I fear portal losses and decommitments are threatening to put us further behind.

Actually there have been lots of changes. The campaign to raise $500 million has significant funds earmarked for athletics. Facilities have significant additions and improvements. That was one of the challenges we had when he arrived.

He understands the benefits of intercollegiate athletic as well as the challenges. He wants our programs to be successful and sees how it can bring alumni and other supporters to campus and alumni gatherings at athletic events.

What the hell is the matter with you? For whatever he is Bubba isn’t greedy. Not many head coaches would redirect part of their salary to increase compensation for assistant coaches. Do you feel tougher kicking a guy when he is down? Criticize his coaching, program failures etc., but those comments reflect a true lack of class. For a guy who claims he is so knowledgeable about FB, you seem to know nothing about travel arrangements. They allocated funds for travel and apparently Allegiant gave them the best price. It’s clear why your opinions are ignored by UND staff.

Allegiant has a contract to fly them. They dedicated one of their jets to fly the Raiders. The photo I found when I googled it looks just like the one in the photo UND put on Facebook regarding their charter to Illinois. I believe you are correct.

Allegiant is the Raiders jet??? Which one is theirs?

Good question. He took too long to dump Rudy so I’m not so sure. Anything short of a conference championship and/or deep run in the playoffs won’t cut it if he’s still here. If he is gone it won’t matter.

Although I think the Covid year was a positive, it wasn’t the same as a regular fall season and we didn’t use any momentum to move the program forward. Beating SDSU, NDSU and Montana is what competing at this level is about. If scattered occasional wins against them is what we think is a mark of success, we are in trouble. We should be beating those teams more than not. It’s a measure of how far we need to go rather than how far we have come. I don’t know what will happen after the season and I don’t make the decision, but I hope we don’t see a mass exodus into the portal nor loss of committed recruits.

You seem to have a bit of trouble with reading comprehension. Try reading the post again. I said “I don’t think” (just my opinion) that it will matter one way or the other with regards to Bubba’s future. That means I believe the decision has been made and the results Saturday won’t change the decision. I said it won’t do the program any good to lose. You may be ok with losing, but fortunately, you aren’t playing. Maybe you should self reflect a bit to see who thinks they have all of the answers. I have stated on a number of occasions that my opinion is just that and no more important than anyone else’s. It’s ok if “most here” disagree with my opinion. You all may be correct. I certainly have a different perspective based on my experiences. Others opine based on their experiences. Who cares if we disagree?

I don’t think it will matter one way or the other with regards to Bubba’s future. It won’t do the future of the program any good to lose.

Behrns was an interesting guy. He was a great recruiter. His assistants at the time didn’t have a lot of D2 experience. UND recruited a number of very good skill players (Willis Jacob, Tracy Martin, Milsen Jones) and won recruiting battles against NDSU. They recruited a number of D3 guys that looked great on paper especially linemen who couldn’t move. I thought Dave Olson and Richman were pretty good coaches but we just didn’t have the team talent or depth. Tom Clifford used to stop in my office now and then while he was waiting for George Schubert to play handball. We had a conversation about our FB struggles and I brought that up. (I also told Pat the same thing after he was let go and he agreed). More than anything, Behrns had lost to the Bison every year after his initial win. After UND he was an assistant at Utah State and eventually HC at UNO where he had some very good teams.

No one shakes a turd down their leg at the NH anymore. Everyone wears depends.

I don’t see Bubba moving to the Alumni office. I don’t see their fundraisers making $250,000 per year and they aren’t going to pay an untested fundraiser more than the people who have been doing a great job fundraising for a number of years. Those people need to be high energy, dynamic personalities that know when and how to “close the deal”. I don’t see that as one of his strengths. Having said that there are some where his personality might be perfect. Lastly, if you have an employee you need to let go, it’s not wise to keep them around. Just my opinion.

New coaches typically hire their own staff. They tend to bring the key guys on their present staff. Some clean house, others keep one or two to try to hold team together until new guys are situated.

Not getting Jerry significant playing time this year has been a big mistake. That also goes for other key backups and potential future starters/key players. I don’t want my backup qb’s first time on the field to be a pressure situation with the game on the line. Sulik should have been given some end of game snaps as well. Guys understand they need to wait their turn but also can see the missed opportunities for playing time. Coaches also need to see how ready their backups are if needed. Practice is a time for evaluation but it isn’t the same as taking snaps with other starters on the field where you don’t get to wear a red target jersey to keep from getting hit. Romfo has made decent progress this season. I will probably always wonder how Feeney would have been but that ship has sailed. Getting players into games is an important part of their development. That includes Jerry and Sulik. If Romfo continues to improve, it may be tough to unseat him as the starter but the other guys need to continue to develop. This game won’t affect the season, but you still want to win it. If we are down or up by 3-4 scores late in 1st half or later, even if Romfo is playing well, I’d put Jerry in. I would also try to get any of my defensive backups who show good potential on the field.

The 6 recruits just signed appear to be a talented group.

Geez guys. This is entertainment for my group therapy companions at the nursing home. They chuckled at my dig at 2 of you but one old guy and 2 old ladies pissed their depends laughing at my obvious inappropriate comment regarding bracelets. Good Good you are right I’m not always mature.

Considering how some of you guys can dish it out, you seem a bit sensitive. Maybe you could wear green bracelets to identify with like minded “experts” so you will always know who it’s safe to talk to. (Apparently, the blue bracelets seem to be the working for an another group of people who are upset).

I thought the problem was the head coach. I have no aversion to UND using donors money to improve the program including changing coaches. I don’t believe those that donate the money are interested in hearing from those who don’t donate as to how to accomplish the task. That is reality. $1,000,000 to buy out a contract isn’t in the budget. I believe it has to come from outside sources.

I haven’t implied anything regarding expectations. I don’t need to interact with UND athletic officials to feel good and to say they could now or ever manipulate me, shows how off subject you can go. I’ve never made the mistake of thinking UND athletic officials like to hear from me. Most wouldn’t know me from the Hoopskirts guy or Goody Goody. I'm not aware that Bubba is a good fundraiser, but I agree he is a nice guy. I make no claim to know more about football than the UND officials. As to the self proclaimed experts on this site, I would be happy to site down and buy you a beer and let you figure out what I may have learned. I may have some experiences regarding turning losing programs around, how quickly successful programs can fail and football at different levels from HS to the NFL that has helped me form my opinions. Having said that I’m fully aware many aren’t interested in my opinions. I had nothing to do with hiring nor extending this coaching staff. I have no idea what your life experiences are, but I would only align myself with those I could count on to bring the needed experience, talent and passion necessary to succeed. I judge those I will team up with as to whether or not I would want to go to war with them. If you fail there, you can end up dead. That’s why watching someone else play football isn’t as important to me. If you fail here you can lose your job and have a bunch of rubes like us argue as to how to make that happen.

That could probably be raised in a week or less.

Then we disagree on the best approach. Another option is to pay a significant amount toward a buyout. If our donations drop significantly, and attendance is markedly down, it makes it more difficult to attract recruits and some potential coaches. If support stays strong, our program is more attractive from the outside looking in. Once donors find other options for donations, a number of them don’t come back. People have posted that our sister school to the south fired a coach who was something like 60-11. I understood boosters showed up with checkbooks rather than abandon ship but I wasn’t there, so I may be wrong. Money talks, especially if it’s someone else’s money. With this problem, is obvious more is said than done.

There seems to be no room for another opinion as to how to accomplish goals. You have no obligation to put up nor shut up, nor did I say that. However, if we want a buyout I think those that do, will need to come up with the money. I don’t expect others to agree nor do I have expectations of what others should do. I think it’s going to take a lot of money to make a change. I’ve tossed in my extra. What others do or don’t do is none of my business. Actually, the opposite of love is hate but we digress. You may also review the definition of apathy.