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In addition to better running backs, Dressler also played with much better QBs. Tough argument. Both were game changing players in the passing game and the kick return game. Hardin did put up amazing numbers against tougher competition with less help around him........

Dale Lennon, Randy Hedberg, Jeff Tesch, and Steve Morton (assistant at Washington) got the interviews. RT was named A.D. on February 19, Lennon named coach March 30. Interestingly enough, Morton was associate head coach at Weber last season. He's been all over FBS: Washington, Washington St., USC, Iowa St., Stanford, Nevada, San Jose St. He probably would have gotten a look if he had applied this time.

I made the remark because I was trying to draw a parallel between Bubba and Bollinger. People don't seem to want Bubba despite the fact that he has a solid resume mainly because he spent 15 years coaching at UND. Lots of people were initially lusting over Bollinger despite the fact that his coaching resume is rather underwhelming mainly because he grew up in Grand Forks and was a good player at a high collegiate level. I didn't make the comment in an effort to disparage Bollinger, rather I am just wondering why familiarity with UND is positive for one candidate and a negative for another. I'll step back and hope only those that "understand college football and coaching" continue the discussion, as I am apparently not qualified to have an opinion.

I could say the the same thing for as to why Bollinger was ever on the radar. Only he was just a ball boy at UND rather than a coordinator. Personally Bubba isn't my favorite candidate, but his resume is solid IMO. But as far as I know, he hasn't been named coach yet, so I don't see the point in either building him up or tearing him down at this point.

Bob Babich resigned on Feb 4, 2002. Craig Bohl was hired Feb 28, 2002. Rich Glas resigned April 25, 2006 and Brian Jones was hired May 25, 2006. That is the most recent high profile coaching hires in the state that went national that I can think of. 24 days and 30 days.

Just wait until it affects the hiring of a hockey coach someday. Then it will really hit the fan.

I see that there is 4 1/2 hours of boxing reruns on CBSSN tonight. Excellent.........................

Apparently everyone agrees. Damn I'm good!

Yes

Well, who wants to take a stab at "The Nine". Pflugrad, Okruch, DeWitt, Bubba, Marshall, Andrus, Bath, Cummings, Ross....................

Nevermind, Drake already named one of their assistants as the new head coach.

I really don't care what type of offense a team runs, so long as they win. A good coach will adapt the scheme to fit the skill-set of the roster. I do prefer a balanced offense. But that doesn't mean it can't be 4 yard passes in place of 4 yard runs. Our traditional recruiting grounds seem to offer more "3 yards and a cloud of dust" type players than it does "chuck the pigskin" type players. Although there are always exceptions.

Here are the official BinCitySioux Top 5: 1. Pflugrad 2. Okruch 3. DeWitt 4. Bubba 5. Marshall Why I like them: Pflugrad Decades of experience as a high level assistant at high level FBS/BCS conference schools Many years of experience as an assistant in the Big Sky Successful head coaching stint at a Big Sky school Familiar with Big Sky recruiting areas OkruchDecades of experience as a coordinator at high level FBS/BCS conference schools Defensive minded coach Is surely somewhat familiar with UND's "traditional" recruiting grounds having coached at Midwestern Big 10 schools, plus probably has contacts in Big Sky recruiting areas having been at Colorado Already sports UND-approved mustache DeWittDefensive coordinator experience in FBS Defensive coordinator experience at Northern Iowa Being originally from Wisconsin, having spent time at UNI, should be familiar with recruiting UND's traditional areas Younger guy, could be an up and comer in the profession Defensive minded coach Bubba [*]Years of defensive coordinator experience at greatest DII program of all time [*]Defensive coordinator experience at high level FCS conference [*]Head coaching experience at high level DII program [*]Knows the fertile recruiting grounds of the Upper Midwest [*]Defensive minded coach Marshall [*]Years of defensive coordinator experience at FCS schools, the last 6 at a high level Big Sky school [*]Always has been a part of a winning program, both at Drake and Montana St. [*]Iowa native and played and coached at Drake so should be familiar with recruiting in the Upper Midwest [*]6 or 7 years now experience recruiting in the Big Sky [*]Defensive minded coach [*]Younger guy, could be an up and comer in the profession

Losing recruits to USD is always a bit embarrassing.

I am anxious too, we are approaching a month without a head coach, and not much going on at the football offices. However, I think it is wise to take their time and get the "right" guy, whoever it is. I found an interesting read over at Egriz this morning. When Joe Glenn left there for Wyoming, they had some interesting candidates apply in 2002. Among them at the time were Brian Kelley who is now at Notre Dame and Chris Peterson who just left Boise St. for Washington. Bobby Hauck got the job, and he is now at UNLV. Pflugrad also applied at that time. I have no problem with Faison "vetting" the applicants as thoroughly as he sees fit.

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I've always liked Jamie Marshall's (Montana St. DC) resume. Don't know if he was serious contender in Faison's eyes, but I wonder if the now vacant position at his alma mater Drake will interest him. Obviously he has a desire to be a head coach.

I should know how to embed video, but I don't. Here is a video from Akron of Okruch working with the D line. Link

Are we overlooking this guy? Vince Okruch Vince Okruch is in his third season at Akron and serves as special teams coordinator Prior to coming to Akron, Okruch served as defensive coordinator at Illinois for one season. He spent five seasons as the defensive coordinator at Colorado (1999-2003). Okruch was part of Gary Barnett’s staff at Northwestern (1992-98) From 1985-91, he was a member of the Minnesota staff, working under Lou Holtz and John Gutekunst One season as linebackers coach at Louisiana-Monroe and one year as defensive coordinator at Western Illinois Has killer mustache Honestly, to me, looks like a good candidate.

I emailed Faison and voiced my support for Pflugrad. brian.faison@athletics.und.edu Be concise. Be polite. Can't hurt.

Roebucks to be recognized Saturday I find it a tad ironic that they picked this game to honor Roebuck.

Based upon the poll results, I have feeling that Pflugrad will not be the next Head Coach at North Dakota. When have we ever been right?

With the Sanford Pentagon coming g online soon, I'd be surprised if it is not there every year for many years to come. With the 3 Dakota schools and UNO all nearby, they sort of have WCHA Final Five thing going on.......

People need to relax about how long this is taking. If Mussman had been an external candidate in 2008, his resume at the time would have looked pretty impressive and he probably would have been on the short list. Do we want a repeat?

You're right it's not. But they are also not getting blown out of the water by middle of the pack Big West teams. Fact is, while NDSU basketball isn't anything fantastic IMO, they have wins against Big 10, ACC, and Big East teams on their courts. We can't even seem to make it interesting against a MAC team. It is very frustrating to have an experienced, senior-laden team that is so inconsistent.