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Just now, coltssiouxfan said:

Same.  I’m also still holding out hope for Baldwin of Fruechte 

Miller also confirmed it is Schmidt. I’m not aware Baldwin applied. 

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15 minutes ago, coltssiouxfan said:

Any hints on who it is 👀 

I think RRingers source got it right. My reliable source communicates regularly with Kelly. I believe it’s fair for them to confirm but I believe the ss.com has it correct. 

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5 minutes ago, gfhockey said:

Does Schmidt protect the UNd grads like schenzfire and dosch

I would think he will need to evaluate who he might keep. If he were moving from D2 or different FCS program he may bring guys from his present staff. Tougher to get FBS coordinators to drop down cuz of less $.  
I would consider Freuchte as OC cuz of relationships with players and it can help with the transition. He would be able to advise regarding position coaches who players respect and which coaches may be great recruiters. 
I would guess he will have a lot of new guys. 

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UND has their new HC. I’m not sure when they will announce. Let’s see how quickly he can assemble his staff and get to work. 

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1 minute ago, Dustin said:

Haha, that’s great!  Well, here we go (we think).

Yup

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5 minutes ago, SiouxFan100 said:

White smoke means a new Pope is named - in this case a new coach if I am interpreting correctly 

Correct

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11 minutes ago, SiouxFan100 said:

Do you think they are trying to get the head coach and assistants figured out together before any announcement. 

No. Working on HC first. 

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4 minutes ago, SiouxFan100 said:

I saw football coaches and Bubba sitting together at the men’s basketball game Saturday night. Must mean something. How bout that for intel!

It means they have each other’s backs and are waiting to see how the coaching choice affects them and their families. 

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5 minutes ago, Ron Mexico said:

How is it that we all collectively have Jack S#*t for intel - this is just unreal that nobody knows anything.

 

Ron Mexico taking bets it’s Scmidt - gotta be.

I think it depends on the source. If you get info from a reliable inside source, you let them share it if they wish. Most of them will share only with trusted contacts and allow the University the privilege of informing players first, then the public. 

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2 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said:

Sesame or Bourbon??

Of the 2, I’d say Sesame.  

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9 minutes ago, homer said:

Speculation or what you have heard?  
 

Outside of this years meltdown what part is the dumpster fire?  Facilities, conference, NIL?

perhaps some of the administration but stepping back does Bubba now having a voice in the department help that? 

I wouldn’t go down that rabbit hole with anyone.  Bubba is a non issue except for those who can’t let it go.  
The fact is an FCS HC is a great stepping stone if you get the program turned around. The University, the campus and the new facilities are outstanding. If you are successful in the MVFC you can move up. UND admin is supportive. 

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10 minutes ago, Sioux27 said:

100% agree.  I think the word on the street is that we have a dump fire going on with the program.

What street would that be?

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Just now, UNDvince97-01 said:

You didn’t hear him say that. It’s a great opportunity for him to get that elusive HC block checked on his résumé’ at an FCS school positioned for success. 

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2 minutes ago, HoopsFan03 said:

Young. High energy. Can relate to young athletes. Former professional athlete so knows what it takes to be successful and play at the highest level. Can recruit. Can motivate young men. Did well with not much this year (QB situation was on Bubba). Well liked by everyone. 
 

He’s a star in the making imo. The exact type of HC I’d want to play for. All of that is going to help us get the type of recruits that the other Dakotas get. Just my thoughts 

QB situation was Danny, then Freuchte and Bubba.  Danny then  Freuchte obviously didn’t see what some here have read about the other QB’s. I still can’t understand how we didn’t develop Feeney in the time he was here and that is more our OC’s.
Did you compare the incoming QB recruit with the NDSU recruit?   There is a big difference. 
I agree that he has all the makings of a star in the making for reasons you cited. 
 

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1 minute ago, fightingsioux4life said:

How much did Bubba micromanage the offense?

I don’t believe he did. Didn’t seem to be calling the plays. Mostly involved in decisions about going for it on 3rd or 4th down, fake punt, onside kicks etc. May suggest or veto a call but if you watch him on sidelines it didn’t look like he was calling plays. 

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2 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said:

I’m just confused about the Fruechte love. A year ago he was just an OC for Winona State. Comes here, does fine. Most fans are annoyed with the QB situation. Seems to be well liked by the players. I met him once and he was nice. But what has he done in that time where he is who we want as our next guy? Was the Adam Theilen tweet what pushed everyone over the edge? Theilen going to come be his OC?

Adam Thielen is still in the NFL. 

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2 hours ago, AJS said:

With only three applicants (two that meet the criteria), what’s taking Chavez so long? Just flip a coin. Big thanks though to Schmidt & Tibesar for applying. How embarrassing that would have been if nobody applied!

I’m good with either! Go Hawks!

I believe it would be a mistake to think there were only 3 applicants. Did you learn that from this board?  
Unless you personally heard that from Chaves, Armacost or a selection committee member I wouldn’t believe it. 

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52 minutes ago, Shawn-O said:

Is Schmidt clearly a better candidate than Roehl, and if so why?  

Yes and so are Tibesar and Caruso (if he applied). The book on all of them has “more chapters”. He has nothing on Schmidt or Tibesar. 

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1 hour ago, UND1983 said:

Resume isn’t the best imo

Then you haven’t reviewed it.

All-American whose teams won 3 Conference titles, 3 playoff berths and a national championship. He has coached at the D2, FCS, and FBS levels including Big 10 and PAC 12. Has been a DC at multiple levels. He has coached in the NFL and CFL.  Extremely bright and an excellent recruiter. 
 

Schmidt’s  resume and reputation is also impressive. They are both excellent candidates. Hopefully they interviewed well. If there is another candidate who has similar qualities and experience and convinced the decision makers he is the best choice to lead UND back to a National Championship that’s who they should hire. 
 

 

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23 minutes ago, HockeyHawk said:

I think Schmidt would be great for the program but what are the chances he would be interested?

He is

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1 hour ago, Shawn-O said:

Did you get a fundraising call

No

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52 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Did in 2023. Where’s he in 2024?

Still has $815,000 this year and next year on his previous contract. 

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6 minutes ago, RhettRingers said:

Hearing Tibesar is also in the mix.

He is. I’m surprised he was mostly ignored on this forum but he has been in the mix from the beginning. 

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14 minutes ago, Shawn-O said:

Is he our guy? 

No

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26 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Will a 4-2-5 work in the MVFC?

It can. So can a 4-3, a 3-4 and a 3-3-5 depending on the opponent and down and distance. None of them will work if you don’t have the talent to plug in to those spots though.