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If Feeney was going to start it would have been against Western Illinois. When Gundy said Tommy is the guy I believe he meant that’s the guy who is the starter. I agreed that it looks that way moving forward. What I didn’t like was how they subbed. Both Feeney and Romfo need, and have earned playing time. I would prefer to leave them in for the entire drive rather than in and out every 2 or 3 plays. Jerry is best served by preserving his red shirt. I wouldn’t think he thought he would come in and start as a true Fr. He is a coaches kid and understands how it works. His time will come.

I agree that Schuster is the QB but Feeney has shown he is ready. Has done very well in every game this year. I don’t think we would see a drop off. He has a little different skill set. (stronger arm, less experience, different but effective runner). Romfo is also right there but a different skill set. Looks faster and quicker than Feeney or Schuster. He Although I wasn’t riding my bike, watching all of the QB’s throw, I have watched them throw. I don’t see a true freshman moving ahead of any of these guys right now. Kaminski has great potential. I would have liked to see Feeney earlier in the third, then give Romfo most of the fourth. Danny had said last summer Feeney had developed the confidence and leadership skills that he needed to walk in the room and take over. He also said we need to find ways to get Romfo on the field. Obviously they found a way. There is something to be said for a guy who never lost a game in HS. Someone must have reminded the staff that TE’s are eligible receivers. They haven’t been an integral part of our passing game for the last few years with the exception of throws to Zalvaney in the red zone. I’d like to see them even more involved but our line will need to pick up blitzes and the QB’s read those opportunities quickly. We had too many penalties. I didn’t like giving up the first down on the fake punt. I thought we tackled better. We had 5 sacks and overall defense kept play in front of them. Must continue to get better each game. We need to play our best game of the year Saturday.

Not yet.

The Sigma Chi House. We tried to get it on the National Registry but they didn’t have a category for it.

I asked the same question regarding refurbishing the older buildings. I was told the cost of asbestos removal and updating for technical needs etc was cost prohibitive. The campus is beautiful

Attended the program today. Standing room only. Great testimonies from Astronaut Karen Nyberg, former GFC and UND student Dr. Catherine Uhrich and Quincy Vaughn among others. Nice presentation. Campus looks great. Andy Armacost is doing a great job. Impressive work already by alumni staff and the Forever UND committee.

Adam isn’t going to be an assistant coach at this level.

Oddball: Moriarty, is that you?

Schmidt did a good job here. Good coach.

He ran for 798yds and 18 TDs in high school.

The kicker was fine. He kicked 3 of 4 into end zone. 2 touchbacks and the one run back was a yard into the end zone. Last KO was out of bounds. He made his XPs. KO coverage wasn’t good on the one they returned but brought back to 9 yd line cuz of penalty. Punter was inconsistent. Had 2 in the 37-39 range. Great first punt and a 65 yd bomb that was returned for 51 yds. Punter made open field tackle to save TD. 2 missed tackles by punt coverage should have pinned them deep on the long punt.

Not sure what the hell they were thinking. We pick up 5 yds on first down. So we send Vaughn on a wildcat sweep? Most teams would try to run the ball and establish the run game to get our oline into some sort of rhythm. If we only gain 2 next play it’s a manageable 3rd and 3. Having said that, we were dominated on both sides of the LOS and couldn’t tackle a cheerleader. Schuster was way too slow with his reads. Can’t get away with that when your o line isn’t playing well. I realize SDSU had pulled most of their starters but Feeney made quick reads and got the ball to receivers on the break. They should have had Feeney in after our first series of the second half. Embarrassing showing today.

Only thing I would disagree with is that is that we had more than “some tackling deficits. I bet we have had more than 20 missed tackles.

Ask them. Athletes at this level aren’t “pleased” losing.

They lost a game where they hadn’t played well. That doesn’t mean they are discouraged regarding the rest of the season, but I responded to a post regarding “everyone is pleased”.

Michigan State. The guy is an idiot. (I think he was a good coach though). I should probably refrain from comments like: always hang up the phone before……. the experts can fill In their favorite phrase.

Michigan or Michigan State?

Chapman was never gracious to UND nor any other N. Dak institutions of higher Ed. He isolated himself from the other presidents frequently. Had trouble with being trustworthy.

Coaches and players aren’t pleased.

The question was about the “kicking other than the extra point”.

No. Last punt was short but no returns even on the 50 yd punt. He netted over 40 yds per punt. That is good at any college level and not bad in the pros. Longest KO return was 24 yds and they brought that out of the end zone Missed XP can’t happen. Tends to be a mental issue with the kicker if it keeps up. Not sure about the backup but both of them need to be automatic on XP’s and short FG’s.

Actually I think UND is good enough to have won this game. They didn’t play well enough to win this game. Missed XP, too many missed tackles, dropped ints, lost outside contain too many times, terrible center snaps, QB fumbles, QB slow to deliver passes, defense can ignore our TE’s. Disappointing loss. You are correct cuz with these mistakes, they didn’t show what they are capable of.

We need to release TE and get them the ball.

Shouldn’t be. Tackler turned sideways as he came in receiver fell into oncoming tackler. Initial contact wasn’t with crown of helmet. Doesn’t matter refs called it.

Actually special team play in first half has been decent except mixed xp. Netting 45 yds/punt with one inside the 30. No returns. 2 KO with one 2yds deep in end zone. Good KO coverage. Defense has played hard. Too many missed tackles, 2 missed interceptions and breakdown on outside contain allowing QB to run free. Not Tommy’s best half. Late on open guys, missed a couple open receivers and poor decision on fumble. lmportant to get points on opening drive.