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Yet other coaches with “keys to a Cadillac “ failed to win a National Championship. All 3 of our most recent coaches failed to win a Championship when UND had arguably the best team in the country in given years. That is because it’s hockey, which I believe by nature of the game, makes it difficult to win a championship even with the best team or an outstanding coach. The other issue that applies to all of sports is that the players play the game and once the puck drops that is the most important factor.

Yeah, but you don’t seem to understand. this doesn’t meet the agenda of folks whose expertise comes from watching ESPN, revolving their lives and happiness on how their athletic teams perform, and beer. (Nothing against beer). As a guy who started 4,yrs in the defensive secondary, with a passion for excellence as an athlete and successful businessman, what would you know? You make important points about the hire. Thus far, the detractors don’t seem to be able to get past that he hasn’t played or coached anywhere else, that our team/secondary hasn’t met their expectations, and that Bubba hired him. Maybe they will be right, Bubba and Chaves want to win and their jobs ultimately depend on moving the program forward. Hiring from outside an organization is an important consideration in athletics and business but not either the only consideration nor the most important one. Your points about his success as a player, relationships with players, and ability to recruit, are factors more important in a hire than where he coached last. He has earned a shot. Time will tell.

Blue chipper!

I saw him play last night. He has good size. They got beat 6-4 by DL in round 1 of Sec 8. DL is good but not great. Hennen had one assist. I think he will need a year or 2 of juniors to develop. He looked like a very good HS player. Doesn’t have a lot of help so tough to say but I’m not the guy to evaluate. I may have expected too much.

Kinda like Norm and Cliff from Cheers, only you are a Judy’s insider. You are the “Cliff” of UND sports.

We??? I assume this is sarcasm but for the sake of those whose lives seem askew when our sports team aren’t performing up to our expectations, fans aren’t the ones who win and lose. A simple answer to the simple question: Not Yet.

Irrelevant. What has he done on the ice at the college level? He has played at a “blue chip” level.

I would think Blake.

Of course with your experience as a college player and coach you know exactly how it works. Maybe not. Many other college teams including the Gophers have upgraded facilities since the Ralph was built. The gap between facilities is no longer the same advantage. Coaches don’t have time to review ss.com. They will hear about the rumors. I would question whether or not you have ever been involved recruiting college athletes if you don’t think the negative rumors are never used in recruiting. I would bet the unfounded rumors regarding racial problems at NDSU gets used against them by some. Recruits are asked what other schools they are considering. They answer St. Elsewhere University. Someone says “are they still having locker room issues?” or “ any truth to racial issues”?. “I heard coach x is on the way out”. Rumors like that don’t need to be used by many of the best programs but it’s cut throat business and I have seen how that crap gets used.

Always good to get rumors from “reliable sources “ when spreading those rumors can hurt the team, especially recruiting. I have no idea what goes on in this locker room, but I guarantee that once this appears on a public forum, it will be brought up by other schools when they talk to recruits. At this level, there are usually folks monitoring opponents web sites for anything they can use against opponents.

The good thing is that other girls stepped up and contributed at different times. They played good D. Good teams find a way to win when you aren’t at your best.

I don’t think they can play like this next week if they expect to win.

You think he’s miserable? If he isn’t happy, I doubt he says anything.

He recently commented in an interview how much he loves it here and how much he loves the culture.

Yes, they sent an email.

I fixed your post.

The timing may also be related to the timing of an opportunity outside of coaching. There are a lot of coaches with the ability to be successful in other occupations. Him having been a college athlete and coaching in a leadership position makes him an attractive candidate for businesses, companies or corporations. I would bet it will be at a significant salary increase, and a good chance more time with family, and he won’t have to deal with the uncertainties in a profession governed by the flailing NCAA. Coaching at this level can be a thankless job even in good times. Having said that, I have no idea what his plans are but it’s a scenario that could explain the timing. Employers aren’t going to consider how the timing affects the previous employer as long as the can hire the person they want.

Fubotv.com has free 7day trial. Game is on CBS sports which is listed as one of their channels.

I would resist any downgrade to one program to shift resources unless absolutely necessary. I’m not saying giving up the larger ice sheet is a down grade. I would defer that to the hockey staff and Admin staff and the Engelstad foundation for input. Adding seating around the large ice sheet could increase opportunities for hockey tournaments for the community. I agree we should be able to rework/ upgrade facilities for MBB, WBB and VB. In addition to increased seating capacity, we need enough court space so MBB and WBB can hold in- season practices at the same time. I haven’t seen their locker rooms but for 15-18 players they should be top notch for all three teams. Lounge and study facilities could possibly be shared. I would try to get input from athletes and coaches regarding the feasibility. They could each have dedicated meeting space but every square foot needs $. I’ve never liked isolating athletic teams from each other or even from the general student population. However, these are different times. Sharing study space might be beneficial for social interactions, but also could better utilize tutors and supervision of study hall attendance when required. It might even be a positive recruiting tool. Just food for thought.

It has. It has been occurring in rural areas where NIL funds haven’t become an issue. However offers of jobs for parents have been part of the recruiting.

Yes. Because, that is where the donor wanted his money to go.

Public schools have also been recruiting for many years. That hasn’t been just parochial schools for a long time. Also, in larger communities, when school boundaries are adjusted, much of the debate regarding boundaries is related to athletics.

If this kid has no offers he should get to UND’s BB camp. That is arguably the best way to get looked at and increase scholarship opportunities. He certainly warrants consideration especially as a junior.

Raboin is well liked and respected by players. Great recruiter. With Morton as AD, new arena and Sanford money I would expect them to do well given time.

His brother Grant committed to Northern Michigan. Was with FForce a couple years but now I think with Omaha or Sioux Falls. I thought Grant was top MN top HS scorer his senior year. Might be tough to flip if brother still committed to NMU.