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But when Roesler does it, or better yet Deboer it’s a great play.

They still found a way. Not sure we are in position to talk !@#$ to a semifinal team and how they got there.

You should start one

If you would read what I posted I was replying to what fixes would be available in the portal. Big, fast dlinemen are going to be just as high in demand as OL. Everyone wants them, even those who don’t know football. Lol. Not likely to be immediate help there but let’s set a false reality on fixing through the portal.

The quickest and potentially easiest path for defensive improvement is through the secondary. Just more of those players out there than big body Dlinemen. I would argue that is as competitive as oline in the portal at this point. need to hit JUCO or sell a D2 guy on opportunities up front.

Really……tell me more

Isn’t the story we are supposed to stick to is it “took his amazing motivation to win with Bubbas guys in Duluth”? Saw the same deer in headlights look on USDs sidelines today.

They are rolling right now. Miller playing at a high level and everyone around him is making plays.

I’d take Robertson back at UND. Had a solid first year. An example of the transfer portal grass not always being greener. Likely cost him two years as a starter

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Maybe his body language was “my shoulder really fucking hurts right now” and you read it wrong.

This is big news. Sky was falling last week. A quiet start to this week and this news mid week is good for the program. Keeping your leader around and the comments from him make me think there is some alignment from those in the locker room that want to stay here.

I don’t think anyone is upset with the kids. I believe the argument against NIL is how sustainable it is year to year, how college sports will be ruined with how this is now tied to recruiting, and the transfer portal being a part of it. Look past the short term financial benefit for athletes of some sports and tell me how sustainable college sports are for all student athletes.

Almost….still couldn’t do it without trying to tie it to UND and it’s football staff.

I’m not sure any finger pointing you can do here are towards the administration. As hard as you want to spin it…..this is on the fans like me and you.

I agree with you and am not sure how well UND would complete. NIL was pushed by the larger states that have the schools that can support it. It’s not good for G5 and lower at any sport. Also, fans can be upset with schools but this one is all in fans. The UND athletic dept is doing what they can, and has a great collective going that gives them and their athletes an option. The big NIL money is all coming from fans and I give credit to Jay for working to get things going for NDSU. I don’t think paying a handful of players is good for a locker room but sitting back with no option is not good either.

The crazy thing will be when (not if) a starter whose team is still playing in FCS playoffs leaves and enters the portal. With early signing day Dec 20th they are potentially leaving money on the table if they wait until January.

Their WRs are making plays and they are playing really good complimentary football. It will be tough for USD to beat them again.

Forgot about Jack. Not sure where he will end up but wish him well and more opportunities.

Again only my opinion- I think he’s an impact player in the Mountain West conference. Could see some bigger opportunities but the injury doesn’t help him

I’m not defending anyone but there has yet to be a player that left that truly surprises me. These are all my opinions- Two of them are going to get paid and have a chance at playing a higher level of football. One I believe the coaches had a difficult conversation and were honest with a player. One will transfer and likely not get as much playing time as he got here.

What if he left because he’s better built to play DE in a 4-3? What if he left cause of NIL? it’s unfortunate UND is the only team to lose starting players to the transfer portal

Saban has never lost anyone in the transfer portal.

Guessing the special teams coordinator called it.