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I believe it was in recognition of the fan support not related to a series split.

Not sure how we can measure expectations and commitment from the outside looking in. I would guess the expectations were high and from everything I read and heard the players had a great off season in the weight room. I couldn’t care less what the Bison do with Entz.

What he did well was limit punt returns. Maybe the most important statistic for a punter is his net average rather than average yds per punt. Peterson had very good year. Our special teams also did a good job covering punts.

1. You missed my point. They don’t take the risk of injury for “us”. They do it for themselves and their teammates. The majority of college athletes don’t leave the college game with lifelong disabilities. I would never compare risk of injury vs risking life but I feel saying they “put their bodies on the line for us” is an overstatement of the risks of serious injury when they are playing a game they love and a misunderstanding of who the athletes actually are playing for and our importance on the priority list of us as fans for the athletes. 2. This isn’t the same as a normal full time job. It is an opportunity to play a game that’s fun and an opportunity for a free or discounted college education. For very few but importantly, it is an opportunity to improve the skills necessary to get a chance to play at the next level an an increased opportunity for exposure to pro scouts. It isn’t a full time job. Practice, meetings/film, weights require more time in season but no where near 8-10 hrs/ day 5 days/wk yr round. That includes NFL players. 3. Those “poor teammates “? Linemen, key backups, special team players? My point is the skill players or key defensive players who make plays so the so called stars can shine should feel that the QB or RB they do the work for should get monetary benefits for their work in exchange for a valuable life lesson? I’m not referring to the hardworking 4th teammates. What about the noseguard who takes on the double team every play to keep linemen from getting to the LB’s. This is still a team game. They already get a stipend for spending money. I would rather a system where dollars can go to the program rather than the individual. The so called stars can still endorse products/businesses but money goes to the program/team. I would argue that would be a more valuable life lesson than telling the “lunch pail” guys to learn a “cream rises to the top” lesson. 4. I’m not opposed to grad transfers or even undergrad “portal” transfers. I just believe the school that loses a player should be compensated for their investment in some manner. I get your points, just have different perspective and thus a different opinion.

When I read the BS about how Sandy does so much more with less I remember this. Possibly the best season of coaching in college hockey history.

If that makes you feel better, good for you. I don’t pay any attention to what other teams do all year. Fans are more likely going to want to watch the best teams. That isn’t their “super bowl”. I don’t think NDSU got UND’s “best shot” the last two years. This used to be one of the better rivalries in college FB. I’m not sure there were a lot of NDSU guys wanting to play an extra year back when UND dominated the series just to beat UND. Maybe a few on both sides but from a player standpoint, it wasn’t the “Super Bowl”. It was a rivalry game, bigger when championships or playoffs on the line.

No college team plays in the super bowl. What made the NDSU game different was that in states like NDak other than UND hockey it’s the big college event. Friends and families are in different camps and lots of banter, parties, bets. Players and coaches don’t look at it as any more than a game against a really good team. Same preparation etc. Media and some coaches use the “Super Bowl” hype but if you aren’t from NDak. it’s importance depends on how good the teams are and effect it has on standings/playoffs. Maybe for you folks whose lives are dependent on success or failure of an athletic team. Not for most.

Depending on how serious the injury, it can cost you the whole season.

Kid played hurt. Two fumbles were out of character and shouldn’t happen. Injury rendered him less effective. We are lucky he’s coming back.

Let’s not equate playing college football with anyone who risks life or health for others. These athletes play for themselves and their teammates. Fans are important to make games an event that brings people together for a good time. Also generates revenue. In return, athletes are compensated with the cost or part of the cost of a college education, free flights, lodging and meals to places all over their region, state or country. TV, radio, media attention and fan attention are some of the perks. A value usually worth around $10,000 to $75,000 per year. With most contracts leaving early can result in penalties and non-compete clauses. If we allow a handful of high profile kids to receive additional compensation, we ignore teammates who work just as hard to make the team and their teammates better. If we are going to support transfers with no restrictions, then the receiving school should have to repay the scholarship unless released by his school. The investment made by a school to evaluate, recruit, coach and train an athlete provide a medical team, tutors etc is in addition to the cost of a scholarship. We have allowed the media, some lawyers, and activists to move this whole idea to fruition without full consideration and planning. We are moving away from amateur status not only in college sports but with kids playing for club teams/AAU teams etc.

Thinking ahead? Good question.

I agree and I believe that. The message to prospective recruits from so many of the experts posting on multiple SS.com forums is that we have to start over. Which means they are sending a negative message to prospective recruits. I get the frustration level and where the buck stops, and the blame game but we are at a point where we can win this conference and beyond. Hopefully recruits and their parents avoid toxic fan forums but the fact is they find them. We are very close. Oline needs to be able to start dominating in the run game consistently and continue to pass block to prevent sacks. Dline and LBs need to improve pass rush and dominate line of scrimmage. Our dbacks no longer give 15 yd cushion and get beat deep consistently. Our special teams are much better except we need FG kicker to remain healthy and be consistent. This is an outstanding University with a great campus, very good facilities, with a chance for kids to be part of the team that will be the first to move us up to being an FCS power.

Sorry, it was $10,000,000

I believe there are opportunities to reopen discussions again.

Whoever the UND attorney was at the time, screwed up the $10,000,000 deal. Sanford execs had cleared their schedules and the day before the announcement she screwed everything up and convinced the decision makers to back out. I think the Sanford guys said they weren’t going to do business with a group that jerked them around.

I think if we watch film we will see that as well as 2 deep safeties. How fast? I think many would be surprised at what it takes to be an effective receiver but it starts with an oline and QB that give receivers and the QB time and the QB who gets through his reads and delivers the ball. The guys we have are a very good group of receivers. That in my opinion, isn’t the missing piece. Having said that, I would take a couple of 4.4 forty guys who can run routes, block and catch the ball every time.

I just saw replay. Didn’t he have a clear lane to run to his left?

True. Depends on how deep the hole is they have to climb out of.

Receivers should always expect the ball off of their cut. Normally cut and accelerate off of your cut unless you are in the seam of the zone then you glide so you don’t run into coverage. I’m in NY so didn’t see the game nor play so I can’t disagree with others who saw the play.

Not sure. I’m also not sure what is meant by a “burner”. What kind of speed are you looking for?

It’s on the coach and the QB. If you as a QB need permission, I would either move you to another position or give you a clipboard to chart plays for the QB who will take charge and do what it takes to win.

That’s my point. If I’m the QB I don’t ask permission. I make the final decisions on plays and I’ll call a timeout if we need it. As a coach that is what I want from my QB.

Any good coach will want at least 5 yrs. that’s how long it takes for you to have a team of your own recruits. By then you should have the program on the right track. Programs that are down will take longer than 2 years.

That’s why we didn’t recruit Thielen. Could have had him for a dime. Most patterns including TDs of over 40 yds are not to wide open burner behind the secondary. What is needed? 4.5? Do you know how close the 4.6 or even 4.7 kid is to the 4.5 kid in the first 40 yds. Our receivers have been able to find the seems candid get open. I’d prefer a 4.3 guy but if they can’t read a defense, find the seems in a zone, block and catch I will take the kids we have. Belquist has great quickness and I would bet can run a 4.6 if not better. The oline is a key piece that can easily compensate for that missing 4.4 forty guy.

I’m not down on Tommy but a QB at this level will change the play and call a needed timeout when needed. That fact is something that need to change if he’s going to get better. That’s what a winner will do. He is still learning.