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3 minutes ago, jk said:
I think you're underselling UND's recruiting. This will be the third outstanding class in a row, with this year in the top handful in the country.
Yes - some talent coming in - but why did we have to replace our entire defense this year and why are we on our 4th portal goalie? Our recruiting is inconsistent.
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1 hour ago, ND-fan said:
It maybe unscientific but with that many responding basically from the region it does show there is majority of people that support and appreciate what Bubba has done for UND football. I think majority understand that UND rebuild is long term because of funding support and for us to gain reputation of being top FCS program to gain in recruiting battles to come to get top talent to compete.
This has been shown by alumni and fans in recent and current facilities improvements to help in this goal of getting more top recruits. The next step is funding program that players are equal in support and enmities that other programs they’re competing against. I think people trust Bubba on these things because he is invested In North Dakota and not for his own personal gain to just move on with short term success but build legacy here at North Dakota. I know many here don’t understand this but this is how many things have been built here in North Dakota.
This is Bubba's 11th season here (after a 22-21 career at Duluth. When you say "long term" you must mean many decades. We know exactly what Bubba can and will do - if the majority of people are happy with where we are at that is a problem. And as for people "from the region" it used to be pretty well split between Sioux and Bison fans - now not so much. There is no demand for excellence from our administration and now perhaps many fans. This is sad. Me might as well get used to being a slightly over .500 team because that is what we will get with Bubba - and sadly next year .500 seems a reach. Our rivals would never put up with this - why should we?
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2 hours ago, The Sicatoka said:
Heil has made a rapid turn around going from SF to the US NTDP this season. And Karl worked with hiim at an international tourney. I trust KG to be the goalie whisperer.
I see Hobie and Heil as the 2025-26 tandem.
I respect KG's coaching skills - but why are we on our 4th portal goalie?
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Welcome to mediocreville - population - us.
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19 minutes ago, dustnyou said:
Yeah Swanson, Boisvert and Emery are turds… 2 projected first rounders and the current G/PG leader in the USHL… If Bubs could only win recruiting battles…
And yet Denver is going to the Frozen Four again not us. If it's not recruiting that only leaves one other thing.
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1 hour ago, Godsmack said:
I wonder what is in David Carle’s secret sauce that UND seems to be lacking? Anything Berry & Co. can learn from Denver? Opening Pandora’s box to replies with this one…
We folded like a cheap suit after 2 periods. Not sure what lesson Berry needs to learn but I hope he learns it fast. With a Frozen Four berth on the line I would have thought we would come out with fire - especially after a two period lead. This happens too much to Berry's teams for it to be chance or bad bounces. Winners do better under pressure.
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2 hours ago, BusinessSiouxt said:
Could it be that the stress of expectations on North Dakota is too much for some? It would honestly be understandable. Think about how those kids feel before every game and after every loss.
All the more reason not to shut down.
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1 minute ago, BusinessSiouxt said:
It’s because of the pressure being put on by the fan base. I believe there is very little room for development at that position. Must. When. Now. No mistakes allowed!
I'm not so sure I buy that - almost all of the other top teams develop good goalies - We should be able to sell our coaches and program to great goalies who (at least in theory) have a chance to win a National Championship. I can't believe how this is an issue year after year.
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41 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said:
BB needs to lean into developing a goalie. IMO it is Hobie from here on out. He's a recruit. Has shown upside. Roll with him. This plug and play portal nonsense needs to end. Where has this gotten them??
With our tradition and Karl on staff I am truly amazed that we are continually portal shopping for a goalie.
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36 minutes ago, .357 said:
The question remains why UND in particular is affected by what could be be late-season mental fatigue, this year & others, compared to other teams. Watching Quinnipiac's first game this weekend they were flying all over the ice from start to finish; strong on the puck & never giving up on a play. Other teams are also going strong during the tournament & keeping the pedal to the metal. This contrasted with UND collectively shutting down for most of the third period against MI, like someone slipped sleeping pills in their Gatorade during the second intermission.
The baffling thing is, this lack of edge (if that's what it is) is affecting most of the team, not just a few players who may be burned out at the end of a long season. Going by recent years, maybe the team could start investing in a sports psychologist if they haven't already. UND has all the bells & whistles in REA to train & rest the body; maybe it would be wise to invest equally in the players' mental health to make sure they're locked & loaded between the ears come late March.
Exactly this
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2 hours ago, SiouxFanSince1990 said:
Berry has a problem, that only Berry can fix. You can talk about culture, expectations, and what it means to be a fighting Sioux. But you still have to show up to the big game, and play your best hockey.
The big question is will he adapt. Like football Bubba he appears to be hard baked. Both culture culture culture guys while collapsing in the playoffs. The third period was brutal.
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4 hours ago, cowboys5xsbs said:
I hope we find a better goalie. I am still not sold on the ones we have currently.
Yes - we have Karl on staff who should be great at developing goalies - yet we can't seem to recruit a blue chipper and have had nothing but portal goalies lately. What gives? I thought with him we would have solid goaltending every year. Ludwig definitely went downhill from the first half of the season.
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8 minutes ago, BusinessSiouxt said:
1. Denver is a very young team that has since developed.
2. Both omaha and cc have been on a development curve (omaha for 7 years, cc for 2). They are solid teams now.
3. BB has not failed in my opinion, what has changed has the NCAA competitive curve. We haven’t gotten worse, “they” got better. There are *more* good players today, development is growing.
And we "developed" backwards this season.
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4 minutes ago, Armchair Expert said:
This doesn’t answer my question.
Because championship teams don't come into the 3rd period with a lead and then immediately collapse within the first 5 minutes.
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7 minutes ago, Armchair Expert said:
Serious question- How is losing to a team like Michigan by ONE GOAL not being in the mix for a title? Let’s stop pretending like they lost to the 16 seed.
Actually we should have been playing a 4 seed not Michigan but not only couldn't we get it done against Omaha they pounded us.
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Many frustrations about this - how did we devolve from the shot blocking shut down team that stymied Denver early in the year into the team that got it handed to them by Omaha and CC? How did our goaltending go from lights out to the point where we hope it was average. Berry has shown zero evidence that he can make the necessary changes - or any evidence that he even recognizes the problem. And don't expect anything from the AD - you know, the guy who thought Football Bubba was doing such a great job he extended it twice. Absolutely no demand for excellence from our Athletics any more. Our hockey program can't continue on this track - we need to be able to sell our program to talent and I don't think "hey, we won the Penrose" can be our big recruiting point. Changes need to be made and right now that falls on Berry.
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5 minutes ago, SiouxScore said:
Disappointing crash to a season that showed so much promise at times.
Too many missed opportunities in the 1st. Leaving that period at only 1-0 was trouble. Too many turnovers in the 2nd half of the game just got extremely careless. Michigan definitely got some puck luck but back breaker was Persson giving up the 2nd, just cover the damn puck. Not enough urgency and getting pucks to the net, content to play on the perimeter.
Brady Berry clock is ticking. 1 ncaa win since the national championship and 3 missed tourneys when we hadn’t missed one in forever. Some say parity and I’ll never agree with that, watch the spittin chiclets video and try to sell someone on parity how many other places are even in the same ballpark with those amenities maybe a couple. Frozen Fours should be the expectation around here.
You forget that this is UND where no one's clock is ever ticking - just look at the extension Bubba got.
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1 hour ago, stoneySIOUX said:
Do we struggle the same way every year? I already addressed this.
We haven't won a title since 2016. I get that. I'm saying the reason is not some mythical belief that the boys have to have that is blessed upon them by Bubs. The boys have the motivation. We've lost for one reason... It's hockey. It's a bounce game in a one-and-done scenario.
Us losing in 5OTs to Duluth is not an indication of a lack of motivation. Losing to BU in OT on a play they literally made a rule about the next season is not an indication of a lack of motivation. Losing to Notre Dame, again in OT, is not an indication of a lack of motivation.... it's just frickin' hockey.
We've had a lot of frickin' hockey since 2016. And it seems like frickin' hockey happens more often to some. Not saying yelling in the locker room is the solution - but we need to get the team beating our opponents for the puck and in the corners. Also we need to stop the lackadaisical passes in our d zone and stop getting out of position leading to easy goals. We need intensity. Some of that comes from what is emphasized in practice and some from the players themselves. The frustrating part for me is that we had the defense playing fantastic hockey in the first half then not. It seems like we have difficulty when pressured. Our poor play against Omaha has us now playing Michigan in some garage rink instead of being closer to home playing the number 4 seed.
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2 hours ago, Langster019 said:
Saying this team mailed it in when, let’s be honest, the three games lost included zero games that actually mattered (minus retaining a 1 seed). They were locked into the tournament when they locked up the Penrose. There’s something to be said for competing (or being complacent) in games that don’t hold much value.
Hopefully they flip the switch but we’ll find out Friday night. In a game that really means something.
Their floundering against Omaha cost us a number 1 seed in the regionals. And from my seat it sure looked like "mailing it in". Edit - and playing Michigan in the first round.
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26 minutes ago, .357 said:
Yes, the team understands the fanbase & community all too well, yet all this understanding isn't pulling them out of a 1+ month funk. And I didn't imply that yelling was the solution, I gave it as an example along with being too soft as two extremes that don't work.
If I were a coach, I wouldn't want my assistants being 'yes' men & walking on eggshells around me; I would want honest feedback about what things need improving. And if my assistants are as myopic as me about what ails the team, I would reach out to those who know Sioux hockey & have a lot of hockey experience under their belts (Gino, Blais, Eades, whomever) to determine if they see something that my staff & I are missing. I would try to listen to as many perspectives as possible, pride be damned.
Agree - although I thought the addition of Karl and Dylan would do wonders to improve our defense and goaltending - and for a while it looked like we had it figured out. This second half swoon is beyond frustrating. And yet even with Karl we are continually relying on the portal for a goalie and had to fire the entire remaining defense last year and rebuild. Watching this team mail it in is unbelievable.
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41 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:
sick and done with this heavy talk.....speed kills....go balls out and play aggressive and play to win bubs
Heavy play or speed - either way our intensity and relentlessness has almost disappeared.
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9 hours ago, Blackheart said:
According to the selection show we're a real heavy, in your face team. Can't wait to see that!
We were once upon a time this season - still trying to figure what happened to that team. The regression of our defense is stunning - especially with the addition of a new defensive coach. At one point we were very difficult to play against.
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10 hours ago, .357 said:
You may be right, but if the D was subpar to begin with the weaknesses should have manifested earlier than January, you'd think. They were hanging with BU, MN & WI 5 months ago, now they can't even hang their own clothes. Which leads me to think that they may lack the overall talent or character required to elevate their game when the playoffs approach & all teams are bringing their A game. Throw in most of the forwards who look like they're attending a funeral & this is the result.
Like someone mentioned earlier, Persson will probably have to stand on his head & steal the first game of the regionals; & if the guys can somehow squeeze out a W that first day, I think it would jumpstart their confidence in a major way. In the meantime, I feel it's incumbent on the coaching staff to have a come-to-Jesus meeting with the team & the individual players (who are slacking off) to discern what the actual problem is. Have some self-respect, guys.
That's so not Berry's thing - even though we hear culture, culture, culture. Is is our culture to play like this at the end of every season?
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1 hour ago, iluvdebbies said:
Thanks for the info - This is a very important issue going into the playoffs - I still have the feeling - based on nothing - that something else is going on here.
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Exactly - we just aren't getting it done. According to many posters we are the most unlucky team in the division and Denver is the luckiest. I think there is more behind this. Coaches need to figure it out real soon.