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Nice touch!

Very disappointing - for all of us UND fans but, more so, for this young man!

I agree with your comments - I was very pleased/proud of the attendance! I watched the game on the internet. It was obviously a good, noisy crowd - although it is frustrating that so many left early (somewhat understandable on a weeknight). I am curious about the perspective of those who were at the game: Will the majority of these fans be back? In other words, did there appear to be a lot of military folks who probably were there just for the game honoring them? Did a Thursday night/first game of the season bring out a lot of people who may not be back? Was the student crowd any larger than normal? The students turn out well but it would be good to have even more there to assist with the energy level of the building. Any other observations about the crowd?

Especially when TAMKU had a time advantage after the 1st quarter. It was 30:27 vs. 14:33 after that including a 20:50 to 9:10 advantage in the 2nd half!

Great crowd - I hope they keep coming back!!!

We aren't looking too crisp yet but there are still three quarters left!

Mine is working fine!

I can imagine what the hardcopies look like. There is certainly a big difference today (and every day) in "home team" coverage on the Forum and Herald websites. It may be appropriate that many of us express our opinion/concern to Kevin Fee and Mike Jacobs at the Herald. I would hope that the folks at UND are also requesting more attention now that we are entering the DI world!

Two or three different UND FB topics have predictions noted. What do you think? I am afraid it will be closer than most think (hope I'm wrong)! UND 27 TAMKU 20

Thanks, "westsidebison"! It is refreshing to read something positive from the Bison-poster on this board. That being said, I don't go to the NDSU website - I suppose there may be UND fans who go there to add nothing but crap to that site just like most NDSU fans do here! What a waste!! Thanks again!

My prediction: UND 27, TAMKU 20 I certainly hope that it isn't that close!

MD/Jim - you don't see many responses on this page but I think it is pretty cool what you guys are doing. It must take a quite little work each day finding a pertinent source. Thanks!

I agree! Regarding the depth, I am sure the coaching staff is very disappointed that Matt Simmons, the highly regarded, big kid out of WS, didn't return to camp this fall as well as Ian Rosario from Alaska not showing up!

Being nearly 2,000 miles away from GF, I will obviously not be at the game but I don't plan to miss a play watching on the internet. I am very excited the season is about to start! Has anyone heard how ticket sales are going? Expected attendance at the game?

It is interesting (I hope not overly concerning) that this year's offensive line is by far the smallest in recent history. There is only one starter (Bondy) and only one backup (Quesenberry) that are over 280. We know that Troen and Braegelmann are very talented and very effective at their weight - I hope that will be true of other OLs!

I agree, with Buffalo near such a large Canadian population base, they may be very attractive to the committee.

It could be that he has not met the DI entrance eligibility requirements. I had not heard this - I obviously hope it isn't true!

They will remain open!

Back to Canada!

I agree with you - especially against a smaller or quicker opponent. Also, Mathison supposedly made good progress last year. It will be interesting whether he will contribute.

C Lehnertz F Benter F Mertens G Bledsoe G Porter/Joseph I understand that Mitchell is talented so I would think he will get a lot of minutes. It would be great to see Harkins healthy and back to his old self. Had it not been for his shin problems, I think he would have had an outstanding career! Harrison will likely get plenty of minutes as well. Anyone know if Lehnertz is healthy?

A new name on the roster (to me, at least)! Dan Stockdale from Sheboygen North. He must have been hurt last year as he only played in three games and scored 9 points.

This is in response to my question about Belotti on the WS Sports Network website. A glowing endorsement! I certainly hope he is as good as advertised! ************************************************* his talent level is OUTSTANDING and he is a GREAT kid. he started as a true freshman for Minnesota-Mankato (NCAA D2). In high school he was named all-conference, all-area, all-county and all-state. he also won the Alan Ameche Award for being the best player in Kenosha County. He won the wisconsinpreps.com Mr. Football award for being not only a top football player but also for his work in the community and with charities. Solid, solid kid.

Any idea if they going to be resolved?