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I’m helmet to helmet. Pretty clear.

No excuse for turnovers. I wouldn’t put a lot of stock in comparative scores. Otherwise one might write off the Bison. We are a good team but need to get better each week. I think we learned in the Big Sky that on any given weekend..... same goes for this league. We are going to have to figure out how to eliminate those long pass plays especially when we are out of position. Be patient. I wouldn’t worry about rankings or comparisons except for how to deal with WIU. Every team we have played has been able to make big plays and score. These teams aren’t Morningside. We need to get a stop first series second half, eliminate mistakes and we should be ok. Go Hawks and thanks for the updates.

That’s nuts.

Let’s not look ahead. WI game is every bit as important as Fargo game.

From everything I have heard over the years, Brookings is a great college town. Hobo Days were one great college party regardless of which town.

That would be different. I would not play him at 75%.

Then don’t run that “new stuff” Saturday. He’s healthy, he plays. If he’s healthy he will be pissed if he doesn’t play and he should be. You don’t worry about next opponent until after Western Illinois. That’s how you get beat. Only focus right now is on ourselves and Western Illinois.

No. You need everyone who is healthy to play. The only game to focus on is West Ill. Any player who has been out for weeks needs reps to get timing back and adjusting to speed of game and getting hit. Brock is a veteran so he will hopefully be fine from the first snap. Future opponents are well aware of his ability and versatility. Whatever wrinkles used game to game won’t be less effective because he plays Saturday.

Also the teams we beat beat #1 and #3 when they played them.

I don’t believe so.

This should be done by every team college or pro across the nation that feels it important to make a statement about social justice.

First two games are a great lesson for young players, coaches and fans. How important the offensive and Defensive/LB play and special team play is. The key to Schuster’s play has been protecting the ball and no sacks. He has a great group of receivers. One TO in 2 games is good regardless of your experience. His int was the one terrible play in 2 games. Maag was open and Skokna 7 yds further outside had no one near him. He has over thrown some open guys but overall has been very effective. Seems to have a very mature demeanor. Reminds me of Reed Manke. Doesn’t make mistakes and remains focused. This is also a great lesson for those who think firing coaches is the answer to struggles. Patience is important as we rebuild programs. The coaches patience and belief in these players and their abilities is paying off. No easy games this year, this team has great potential. Need to stay healthy. Go Hawks.

Orlando was on crutches.

Most people wear masks. Easy to find seats a good distance from others.

They need to get by us first. NDSU still champs til someone beats them. I agree their coach doesn’t have the personality of his predecessors, but most of recruiting is done by the assistants. Nothing special out of their QBs last 2 games. Might need another game or 2 to see if their QB and offense improve. SDSU may be team to beat this year in conference. Saturday’s games with us and SDSU and NDSU and SIU should give a better picture.

I didn’t miss anything. I understand everything I need to about reps and game day experience, as well as the importance of getting backups reps and experience. I don’t need to restate my opinion.

Then I guess we disagree about what’s important. Let em yap. No coach should make decisions based on an opponents big mouth. Bubba needs to prepare an entire team for continued success. They just got their butts kicked. Schuster had a great game which should give him confidence. Vaughn also needs reps and dare I say needs the reps as much if not more than Schuster. Everything this team does should be with a focus on winning each game, and ultimately making the playoffs and winning championships. If you start worrying about an opponents trash talking you have lost focus on what’s important.

The starters had a great game. This was the most complete game UND has played in years. We had no turnovers, gave up no sacks. Fr QB did nice job. Receiving corps is outstanding and deep including TE. Olin was dominant. After first series our defense played well. CB’s were soft especially early and we had trouble covering back out of backfield early. Secondary had a couple of blown coverages but overall kept the play in front of them. Punter and KO solid as was coverage. Nice KO return. We caused and recovered 3 fumbles and had 2 ints and a number of nice pass breakups. The starters did their job. This is a team game and the best thing for the team and building the program is to give your reserves valuable playing time. Starters leave knowing they dominated their opponent. Reserves excited to get valuable experience. Nothing to gain leaving starters in last 7 min in a blowout. If we lose a key player in a blowout you will understand why I agree with getting the subs in.

What does that accomplish? We kicked their butts. No need to rub it in. Getting reps for your backups is important for a number of reasons. We have a number of twos who have little or no experience. This is a physical league and we need to get them reps to help them adjust to the college game in the event guys get hurt or we lose guys to COVID. Coaches did a good job of getting lots of players reps today. Hopefully, better prepares us for the rest of the season.

The Red Pepper is open isn’t it? Added incentive.

I received them today.

Has anyone received their season FB tix yet?

On their own.

No. They just haven’t been that good.

I’m always concerned when we lose players before graduation. Rutten was an excellent athlete. Placed in Mn State HS track meet in 400 meters as 7th or 8th grader if I recall. Also leading scorer on her HS BB team. Was also an A student. Had been contributing as a Hawks VB player. Sad to see she is gone. I hope she got her degree.