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Yup and it’s a good hire.

I think that’s what I said. Unless their are conduct or academic issues (which are part of the total “performance “ package, I’m not sure a coach can use that to justify cutting your scholarship. I don’t know of any college that guarantees a scholarship if the player can’t contribute to the success of the team.

I don’t believe you would know what makes a good coach. Having beers with fans isn’t a criteria. You criticized Hakstol and it’s pretty obvious he was a great coach. ( of course you may be a better judge than the numerous players, opposing team coaches, and the NHL teams that also think he is a great coach). The big advantage UND had in resources and facilities no longer exists. Berry and staff will have to work very hard to get this crew into the playoffs this year. This is definitely a rebuilding year. He will need to be patient as these guys continue to adjust to each other and as the staff then responds to their progress. Anytime a team loses a game, plays poorly, or has a bad season, the same suspects sound like Stephan A Smith and the only solutions are fire the coach, players don’t care, no effort, etc. Most of us couldn’t coach ants to a picnic much less understand what it takes to be a successful college coach. No excuses for last nights game but this won’t be our only struggle this season. Ugly games happen all the time. ( ask Saban about the A&M game). I may be wrong but the criticism of a coach after every set back gets old and certainly doesn’t show and depth of thought or knowledge about the teams struggles.

Not sure where you got the idea that schools can’t lower a scholarship based on performance. Schools can give scholarships to walk-ons, raise scholarships, lower scholarships, or remove scholarships all based on how well the athlete has or hasn’t performed. Schools should not cut scholarships for athletes because of career ending injuries. ( when I signed my NLI I was told that but I made sure by adding it to the NLI before I signed it).

Frankly, I don’t know why he missed games. I had read that it was once for missing a meeting and once for being sick. I’m not interested in asking about who got to meetings on time etc. I thought Otis had a very good spring. I thought he was good this fall but not playing up to his capabilities. If he has become a discipline problem I would wonder if he was advised by staff to move on. Again, I don’t care. We could have used him but not if he isn’t remaining focused on getting better and doing whatever it takes to help the team be successful. This subject is starting to look like high school social media gossip. Time to move on. We can replace his production from this past fall.

What is the evidence there was a different set of rules for Otis? I’m not defending him, nor criticizing him cuz I wouldn’t know. (I don’t believe it is any of my business). I believe there are a lot of assumptions made based on rumors/second hand information, but I guess you could be correct if you have the facts.

Yes, I believe so.

What’s the word on EGF’s Panzer? I watched EGF play a much improved Detroit Lakes team tonight. DL was ahead 4-2 until 3 1/2 min left in third quarter. Panzer scored to make it 4-3, then tied it with his 4th goal with 35 sec left. He got the assist on the game winning goal in OT. 5pt night. Very quick, great hands, sees ice well.

How would you know that. I understood from player and family the players like Bubba. They see what we don’t see.

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.