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There are a number of decent candidates. Bubba is legit as a candidate. If we aren't going to pay a coach $200,000 and assistants $100,000 then we will have the same problem Mussman had trying to hire coordinators. If we are only offering $150,000 then Bubba moves up cuz a lot of these other guys can demand more. Pflugrad has some baggage but should be toward the top of the list. Tibesar wouldn't take a big salary cut to come back to fcs. Doubt he even considered. One of keys to hiring is the commitment to financing this program. How we do that will affect who would take the job. The practice facility, and salary and benefits for staff are paramount. Army's OC is interesting based on their success running ball with traditionally undersized linemen. Other than Pflugrad who has proven success, if its someone else, I think the new guy will be a surprise FBS asst who can sell himself to Faison.

I think you are correct, he will hire the guy he thinks will be best for UND fb. My comment was your reference to the mythical " good old boy network". Who are these guys and where do I sign up?

With all due respect what a load of crap. Who are these "good old boy" guys??? I played at UND, coached a little at UND, and have been a faithful donor for many years. I know former players and former coaches. We have a network to keep each other informed when there is a former player or family in need. We get together once per year to play golf in MSP. We have started and support scholarships independent of what we do as individuals. We also support UND hockey, basketball, VB, track, baseball and academics. Faison hasn't asked me or others that I know what we think. How do I join the "good old boy UND FB " network? These are ignorant comments from people who have no idea what UND athletics is about and make insulting comments because just like me the powers that be aren't going to involve us in the decision. The UND FB alumni are some of the most supportive alumni we have. I find these comments insulting and ignorance or drunk isn't an excuse.

Of course what does Blais know? He recommended Hak.

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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.