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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.

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They can as long as he isn’t obligated by a contract. Even then, they could negotiate a buyout.

By definition the answer is no or it wouldn’t be a touchback. More to the point would be that players have returned KOs for touchdowns that were kicked deep into the end zone. I agree with you that if our kicker can kick into or out the back of the end zone I would do so every time. I’m not convinced our kickers can do that consistently.

Replay on Midco at 5pm.

It’s on 790am.

I think Teeder has a nice scouting summary. This is a tough game for us. They have a number of transfers including the RB from SMU. We have to play well to win.