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I think we have a good upside for these two young qb's. Bartels was solid when he had protection. Mollberg has good upside if new coach will utilize his athletic ability and put run package into gameplay. Stronger faster and quicker release with big time arm. would have been great if we would have had a sr. qb last year for these guys to back up last year. line play needs to be better and we need RB for both of these guys to realize their potential. New coach will need to determine which one of these guys will start cuz the other will likely leave at end of spring ball if they aren't going to play.

I would interview this guyq

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You might be right. Some close to program speculated that today. I do not know that though. A fact is I don't know anything for sure about who he is planning on interviewing.

Just guessing...2 weeks. I would prefer tomorrow cuz I want to keep Jackson and Edwards but I don't think that will happen.

Nope. I'm glad he reached out to Bollinger. Means he is paying attention to the someone with great upside.

Don't believe anyone other than gf hockey said that. I believe Faison is sorting out list. I believe Bubba will get an interview but don't know he is ahead of anyone else on list to be interviewed.

Timing not good for move right now is what I was told.

Need to keep Evans away from this. Not competent enough nor experienced enough to be anything but a hindrance.

He would have the option. Faison nows we need to upgrade asst. salaries. New coach will likely find place for the guys staying here to recruit but will assign them their duties.

Bubba did good job here. His strengths would be he can recruit, he is respected by area hs coaches and he has contacts in Illinios, Missouri, Iowa and the SIU areas. His players play for him. He did good job at UMD. There isn't one guy on list who is head and shoulders above all others. I would interview Bubba and Pflugrad. They would need to convince me they can get the job done. Their past records and experience get them the interview. No one on this board knows enough about these guys to say it should be one guy. Pflugrad has been able to win and is familiar with the Big Sky. That says a lot. He has some baggage and I don't think e know how much or how little. I wouldn't interview the guy who strangled his wife. There are 4-5 guys on FBS staffs who have to be looked at. Need to get going. The open records law hurt us. The law doesn't keep us from moving this along. Wish someone could keep Edwards and Jackson here for one more semester to give new staff shot at turning things around.

Don't believe it was tailored to any one candidate.

Not sure, couldn't get a read.

Bollinger contacted, not interested. Bubba is high on list so far, but decision hasn't been made.

Those are guidelines and your preference list is valid. I put a premium on character and leadership. I don't think you need nfl experience but being a qb in the nfl says something for the guy that is a big factor because of the responsibility and requirements to read defenses, call plays and lead. Pflugrad may be best candidate. I'd like sit in on an interview for both of these guys. I also think Caruso can coach at this level.

Need to pay head coach $200k and oc and dc 90-100k. Other asst. need to be 65-75,000. Don't see getting pflugard or other top candidates for $150,000. Can do something for less than $200k with upside incentives but need incentives that are reachable.

UND is going to need to fund this program and that includes paying the assistants. That was an issue Mussman tried to fix and it was an issue for Lennon, Thomas and Murphy. I believe they all tried to improve salaries for assistants. High School coaches who also teach are making $40-60,000 if they teach and coach for 10 yrs or more and much more at MSP or other big city or big program schools. I'm not sure most of our assistants are getting $50,000 but I may be wrong.

His ability to call plays wouldn't be a concern. He's been doing that since hs and at higher levels than fcs. He would need to decide if he calls plays or if his oc calls plays but that wouldn't be my concern. He could have an immediate impact on recruiting but more importantly can he put together a staff and could they recruit?

You bring up what I think is most valid concern. Whether or not he could put together a strong staff in short time. Having connections isn't necessary. Just a factor and not the most important.

Frankly if that's the way it rubs you then wear a coat. I'm not related to Bollinger and if you read my posts I have simply made a case for why he is a viable candidate and if chosen why I think he would do a good job. Don't know if he will apply. I am loyal to UND athletics and want the best coach available. I didn't say his lack of experience isn't a factor I said his age isn't. He will soon be 34 or 35. He was a teammate of my son-in-law's with Cowboys and I haven't spoken with him since. Doubt he could pick me out of a crowd. I'm not emotionally attached. Just don't figure we should miss a chance to interview him cuz he may have stolen someone's prom date 15 or 20 yrs ago. He has an impressive résumé and I find him an intriguing and viable candidate based on what he can bring to the table. Not sure he is best candidate but I haven't seen the list and I'm not on search committee. He has impressed an awful lot of fb people at FBS and nfl levels and they aren't emotionally attached either.

No. He should be a finalist if he applies. I believe he is already a great coach, based on his success as hs head coach and FBS asst. When he was with the Cowboys he was highly respected. Myles Austin thought a lot of him. They liked his intangibles and recognized his leadership skills. He didn't succeed at Wisconsin cuz of his great arm but because of his smarts and leadership skills as well as being a great athlete. He was an excellent student and well liked and respected by his coaches and teammates. Anyone who claims he is too young just doesn't understand. He understands the culture at UND and in GF, N.Dak. and Mn, Wisconsin. He is a leader and a winner. Very personable and excellent recruiter. I was in Pittsburgh the week after Muss let go. Pitt fans like him and think he has made a difference. I would need to know who else applies before I say hire him but we would be fortunate to get him. Pflugrad should also get interview. Not sure who else has applied. I was told yesterday Bollinger would apply but that is third hand so not sure.

Faison needs to move quickly on this. New coach will need to put together staff and sit down with present team to keep them here and get recruiting going immediately. Anyone have update on candidates?

Ya gotta wonder why a guy with no hc experience and that young is a viable candidate for the best fcs team in the country but those are reasons we wouldn't want him here. Just wondering.

No surprise AC players blindsided. Bohl has always been about Bohl first. he is an arrogant jerk but he is a good coach.Wouldn't be surprised if Taylor didn't know but wouldn't believe him either way. I would think Vigen might be next guy. That would be his dream job. Good recruiter and good oc. Minimizes their turmoil. Course if they listen to some of our fans they would say he is too young and hasn't been a hc.

He may not be best candidate but if what was mentioned isn't significant what is? You learn to read defenses and what will beat a defense in the film room and calling audibles. You learn the other teams strengths and weaknesses and how to exploit them. You also learn a lot about coaching and managing your staff and players . ESPN guys render their opinion by talking to coaches and players. Someone thinks he is good and they report it. Hard to believe anyone who played at hs level or beyond doesn't understand these things are important. I'm pretty sure Faison understands.