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Your comment that any UND QB can complete 70% made me wonder. Schuster has completed 51% and Zimmerman 58% and prior to last 2 games Ketteringham 55%. Maybe I’m wrong, but I still think if our defense can build on Saturday’s performance, and Ketteringham can play like he has the last two games we can win. If we are progressing as a program, we should expect no less.

Ok, so who are you going to play instead?

I guess I’m ok moving the chains and marching down the field 8-20yds per throw. We have the occasional pass >25yds. For the most part he steps into his throws and the last 2 games he got rid of the ball quickly in face of oncoming pass rush. He isn’t quick enough to beat the rush with his feet but when he has run, he seems to find a seam and get upfield for 5-7yds. When he has time to throw he has been decent. I’ll take 70% with no turnovers from a QB any day if we avoid penalties and mistakes. Let’s see if he can continue his play of last 2 weeks instead of EW or IS games.

I don’t care about his feet as long as he can complete 70% of his passes and avoid turnovers.

Last 2 games Ketteringham has played pretty well. Hasn’t turned the ball over and has completed over 70% of his passes for over 450yds and 2 TDs. We moved the ball ok yesterday. The missed interference call and Gee’s fumble cost us points and I only remember one drop by receivers and 2 bad misses to open receivers yesterday. We need to improve our ability to consistently run the ball. We also gave up 4 sacks yesterday. Defense needs to build on a solid effort. Can’t count on receivers dropping sure TD very often. Eliminate turnovers, penalties and mental errors/missed assignments and this team can win remaining games.

What made it worse was 2 refs within 10-15 yds watching defender run right into receiver waiting for ball. No excuse. As obvious as it gets.

Not necessarily. He needs to improve his technique. Lots of punters and kickers this size. He still needs to be in weight room.

Our coaches and players.

Yeah but he would need a masters in mechanical engineering from there to skip over the normal options for an AC grad.

Yes

I believe Danny makes the calls. Unless there is a timeout, the OC and QB make the play calls during the game based on what they have seen on film and what our staff thinks is most likely to work based on game plan. Most of HC input occurs during the week of preparation. During game OC, Line coach, RB coach QB coach, if different than OC, are communicating with players and each other and OC calls plays considering that input. HC listens in and may comment but There isn’t time for HC to debate OC calls and seldom does HC make the calls At halftime, coaches discuss and make adjustments. HC oversees those discussions and gives input and direction. This is the same at most teams above HS level.

Or a punt?

He is a special player. Unfortunately he ended up at Essentia and he isn’t having surgery til last week of November. He said he was told that was first opening. Sanford could have operated on him this week or next week allowing him a decent chance to be back in time for college report next fall. Big difference in focus on Sports Med. Hopefully he will still get scholarship opportunities.

DL RB Isaiah Thompson done for season with ACL. 2 time state wrestling champion will also miss wrestling.

On a sad note, former UND QB and punter, Tom Biolo passed away from a heart attack. Played 1977-1980.

Needs to be combination of UND administration, the UND Alumni Assn, the local media and UND alumni and fans. All entities need to recognize the value of intercollegiate athletics to the University, community and region. If this is a priority, a team approach can make a big difference in solving any issues quickly. Easier said than done.

The Snake Pit. Started at a JV game in the 1970-1971 season. Expanded to varsity game same night.

We are good enough to sweep. Stay out of the box and bury our chances.

Did I miss something? Who left?

Don’t confuse the opinions of those of us who share opinions on this website with the goals and expectations of our athletic teams. I believe the goals and expectations of the FB staff and the team were much higher than 6-5 or 7-4.

Not only that but I have been very disappointed in the lack of response or slow response to inquiries. Earl Strinden never once failed to communicate and always followed up when he said he would. This was back when I was donating $25 per year. Their standard excuse is that they are limited due to donations being restricted by donors. I have trouble believing that in the $325 million from the spirit campaign there wasn’t at least $25 million in unrestricted donations. The other idea I suggested was paying for Phase 2 with Foundation funds that could be recouped from donors over 10-15 yrs. I got the same response about restricted funds.

I’m pretty sure the big hitters (>$10,000/yr) aren’t posting here. I think most who do post here are very loyal fans from different backgrounds who give what they can. If an administrator or coach doesn’t answer your messages, that would be a mistake. To me that means they have an opportunity for a student intern to screen messages and at least send a canned “thank you for your input we will review it” and answer any questions in a timely professional manner. If I get a chance that is something I would ask him about. $100 per year today could be $100,000 or more in the future.

I think you miss my point. I said “if” you want one of their guys. I don’t, but for an old guy he has a pretty good resume. How many of his QB’s are in the NFL? His QB this year is a pretty good freshman. I don’t care how old he is as long as he can coach. One of our problems we have had at UND is we seem to have such a narrow focus. Too many people don’t look beyond the handful of coaches we have read about. To turn this thing around will take someone with a dynamic magnetic personality who can recruit not only players, but convince a staff of assistant coaches to come here to win championships. He will need to sell fans and boosters on his plan for success so they are all in. As important will be his ability to convince the new President and our alumni association staff of the importance of their support and active participation in the process.

He knows what works for them. 1yr as OC isn’t enough to bring him here until he can get a different job. His loyalty to everything yellow and green isn’t going to change. I doubt he would want the job. If you want one of their guys Hedberg might be a better choice. He has HC experience and is familiar with community, state and region. I would hope we would have options that we aren’t familiar with. Chaves has experience hiring and should understand what a successful program needs.

I would agree except I think Sanford built the new facility. The Fargo football only is not accurate. UND is certainly hockey heavy but not hockey only. I believe both of those opinions are flawed. I would hope the decision makers at UND don’t lose focus ( like we tend to do as fans). There is no reason to speculate about the OC, DC, STC, SC until we solve the leadership issue at the top. The University President and the Alumni Board of directors must believe in the opportunities intercollegiate athletics provide to UND. Whomever is going to be the new President, should require the support of the SBHE to include solving our athletic department challenges as one of the top priorities. They also need a commitment from the Alumni Association to make providing the necessary resources necessary to be successful. That will require thinking outside the box. Phase 2 of the HPC needs a focus on the Sports Med research opportunities that can make the project more attractive for grants and donations. There is medical research that can incorporate participation from the medical school, graduate programs, business, engineering, marketing and entrepreneurship. That is what a University is for. The AD needs to make clear to the President what resources he/she needs to be successful. I don’t care where the next coach comes from but hire someone who is a proven recruiter with the ability to motivate others to excel. That isn’t just his players and staff but also fans, and the UND alumni and community to such that they want to be part of the solution and subsequent success. If we are going to hold others accountable, we need to have a clear plan and expectations at every level from the President, to the support staff to the fans and beyond. If you don’t believe we can do this we can’t. Because most of us aren’t making the decisions, it makes it more difficult. If any of you didn’t take the opportunity to provide input as to what we need in the next President, then you have failed to help UND get to where we all want be. You can still do so by writing letters to the selection committee. You also need to demand better of our elected officials. Burgum is an anti-UND guy. He would like us to be a glorified on-line University with most on campus students having to go to Fargo. Let him and other elected officials know that is unacceptable. We have a lot of work to do.