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And he was honest about that when they announced it for hockey. They were going to monitor the schools they recruit against on a regular basis.

It says they can offer the same amount in recruiting as the schools they will be recruiting against. Nothing less than that. Does a recruit care if this announcement came 6 days early or late? How much did the wooden bleachers save in the SHAC? Surprised Teammakers couldn't eat that up and spit that amount out for a brand new arena.

It remains to be seen.

I guess I don't understand what your trying to imply about UNDs timing when NDSU doesn't even have the money secure yet for their plan. Shouldn't you be more concerned about that?

Do you want a pat on the back for making the announcement 6 days ahead of UND? Does NDSU have all the money secures yet?

Lets be honest, the fact that UND made an announcement they are doing this also less than a week after NDSU made a huge deal about it drives you crazy. NDSU acted like it was a huge deal and UND came in and did what the coaches, fans and recruits expected. Lets be honest, your AD still has to raise the other half of the money and than come up with a plan for sustainment of the $700,000 annually after year 3. What's that plan look like?

Another thing on this game. I'm hoping someone from the Alerus and the athletic dept take some notes on how to do the game say atmosphere. From the intro to the various things to get fans involved the fargodome does a good job with a football game to make it an event.

Anyone would have a real hard time convincing me this is "just another game" after being in Fargo all week. Our office has been yellow with a little Kelly Green all week.

The eye test tells me: FU 35, UND 17 My hearts pick: UND 24, FU 21 (they miss 2 field goals during the contest) Cant wait for tomorrow

Yeah, it's a shame UND has offered student athletes the opportunity to compete at the varsity level for years. What a shame.

I would argue there is more hype by the GF media. I also know there are a ton of Bison fans looking forward to this game and it's more than just another game. This week in Fargo and at work, I have never seen this many people wearing Bison hear everyday and talking about the weekend.

NDSU has a year and a half worth of this figured out. What's the long range plan for NDSU in this? You speak like NDSU has this figured out long term and they are no further along in it than 2017. UND at least has the ability and flexibility to cut a few sports and funnel money already budgeted and being spent somewhere else if needed. It wouldn't be popular but could sustain itself over time assuming all things remain the same.

maybe they could start a website begging for donations.

And when NDSU made their announcement they did not have all funding secured to pay for it all either. They likely still don't.

I don't think you'll see anything intentional. However if your 220 lb QB is running a sweep play at a DB, CB or even LB will do what it takes to bring him down. I anticipate the NDSU fans calling it a dirty hit when in reality it is a completely legal tackle on a big ball carrier. Your thoughts?

Did you see the Ratelle hit on Johnson last year. Far from a cheap shot. If the Montana quarterback would have weighed more the 120 lbs. he wouldn't have flown backwards 10 yards.

It depends how confident the coaches are with one on one matchups on the perimeter. I think you have to mix it up and try and confuse them with where the pressure is coming from.

LOL.

I think it's Irvin-Stills. He plays pretty physical for a corner in the run game as well and coverage skills have seemed at least equal. I'm curious who comes in for nickel situations.

Where were the details on NDSU's announcement? On KFGO I heard the AD say they got a donation for half and have a lot of work to do to raise the other half. Tons of detail there.

UND got a lot figured out in six days if their response was completely do to NDSU.

Goid thing you haven't posted if you think this team is similar to a Mussman coached team. The defense is so much better and plays so much harder. We would have had to score 40 vs Drake yesterday to win.

if he can't hang on to it at the running back spot, move him back to WR. His fumble at the goal line killed momentum yesterday.

I don't know how much offense we have after yesterday.

They seem to be firing on all cylinders.