Yeah, I know it sucks that Minnesota isn't coming here, but as far as points go, playing them once will be a good thing. Plus, we play them at Minnesota, where there will most likely be a split!
Losing Bayda hurts A LOT! Still, I don't see the Sioux finishing below 5. I will predict between 2 and 4 too! The Sioux even with the loss of Bayda only lose 2 forwards, yes they were there best, but with Parise I don't see them finishing below 5th!
I'm not to worried about next year, they will probably win the NCC again! UNO is the only team I can think of that will be able to challenge for the NCC title!
Here is how the Sioux have back for next season:
On Defense: Year they will be next year
DE Eric Halverson SR
NG Ross Brennan SO
DE Ben Dixon SR
The Sioux will have all of it's D-lineman back!
The Sioux are losing 3 of their 4 linebackers: the only one returning is.
LB Josh Kotelnicki SR
The Sioux will lose 2 of their 4 defensive backs
SS Adam Stratton JR
CB Dustin Thornburg SR
The main keys will be linebackers and defensive backs!
I'll take back what I said about Denver winning it all. If their goalie plays like they have been playing, then yes, they could win. New Hampshire will be bringing a lot of fire power though!