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Have they released a depth chart for the game? I'm wondering if there have been any changes.

I didn't agree with MafiaMan's post you responded to but this post is a classic. Did you break any keys typing it?

Think Bohl and Klieman still talk? I agree, I don't see this being a real close game. UMs oline will need to improve in a hurry if they are going to stand a chance.

There is always a darkhorse that does rise up through out the year, I don't know who that is this year. There are some interesting teams out there to watch. Villanova took a Syracuse team to the wire that was ranked higher than ISU in a majority of preseason polls this year. Was that game a fluke? Can SDSU hang around long enough for Sumner to get back to healthy and have a chance at the postseason? There are east coast teams who recieved multiple transfers during the offseason, as Braden Hanson proved a few years ago, the right fit can win you some games. My point was, we have watched one week. There will be teams who improve dramatically from week 1 to week 2. I watched a special with Mack Brown and Nick Saban and they talked about how you just try and survive week 1 to see what you have in game situations and make adjustments there after. There will be a lot of teams making adjustments after this past weekend so I am not ready to write off every other team except two after a week of play.

That is a lot of answers after one week of football. Lots of football to be played.

Looking forward to the tailgate on The game on Saturday. Want to see the response after a tough week.

I like that all these kids were on campus already. That is different than years past as well.

Welcome to UND. He seems to be a very motivated kid and a solid player. I am very impressed with all three Canadian commitments so far.

This has been explained multiple times over, both at the level of a five year old and 65 year old. UND was bit getting into any conference with the nickname. Getting rid of the nickname was something the school did for the better of all Olympic sports. Besides hockey, those sports needed a home.

Next weekend with 1/3 of the roster playing in their first home game. Also, the improvement from week 1 to week 2 and what the coaches can correct with game film and a long week.

Not looking like much had changed in Laramie

I'm glad the coaches and players now have a film they can evaluate that is against someone other than ourselves. I expect some shuffling on the depth chart based on performances last night.

Our RBs have to take a page from our QB and just hit the hole.

Not sure why they threw there. They were getting 5-7 yards a carry.

Cal-Poly and NMSU tied 7-7 with 4:48 left in the 1st quarter.

For those interested, Cal-Poly is just getting ready to start in their opener vs. New Mexico St. Game is also on ESPN3

Tonights game will be telling. I think we will see better offenses and defenses this year than what SJSU puts on the field. They may not both be in the same game. I don't put anything on comparitive scores from last year. We have a lot of room for improvement, QB play, O-line play, catching the ball, tackling, turnovers, stupid penalties, the list goes on. I expect to improve on those as the year goes on but if our tackling, turnovers and discipline improved from last year, I think we will be in this game into the 4th. I'm really looking forward to this new season and hopefully the passion Bubba and staff bring to the players.

This. Competitive scores don't matter, than they do. Head to head results don't matter, than they do. I guess it's what best fits his arguement.

I'll take a stab at it. 24-17 SJSU. I think our defense is improved but some a few untimely turnovers leads to a short field score or two for them.

You have posted plenty of things about this contract based on no fact whatsoever. Your post about every game from this point on being in Fargo is based on no facts whatsoever. Faison being the main driver behind signing the deal is based on no facts whatsoever. There are a lot of things that make sense about the series. Financially it makes sense for both schools to continue the game past 2019. Having the abilitity to offer an experience different from anything to players and fans since 2003, makes sense. Hopefully, down the road UND can join FU in the playoffs and the game fits the scheduling of two top programs early in the year. If that happens, that makes a lot of sense.

Its more of a series now than it has been for the last 13 years. The games aren't going to be cancelled, if anything after this first contract expires it will become a annual or bi-annual event. The pressure will be there for it to continue. Bubba knows that the quickest way to change perception of recruits and casual fans alike is to do it on the field. That is also why FU fans do not like the idea of the game. Say what you want about the deal but the pressure to sign did not come from anyone other than the coaches in the football office.

There were discussions, and a home and home wasn't happening. This was a take it or leave it deal. The coaching staff wanted the game on the schedule, the deal was made. The same reasons that Bubba and staff wanted the game are the same reasons a lot if FU fans are upset any deal was made. Out new staff doesn't have the "oh shucks" attitude of the old one. They were tired of the same old negotiating games and did what they felt they had to do in order to get the scheduling started. Do you honestly believe a new AD is going to come in and cancel the series? It will be one of the first questions he is asked after taking the position.

I've talked with someone near the FU staff and that quote only applies until the new AD is hired. So technically JJ was correct but not because FU had no intentions of not scheduling another game, it's because it will be up to the new AD to be involved with the next round of talks.

Where did you hear no discussion of a third game?

Mason Bennett was on campus today checking out practice and the facilities. It would be nice to see a trio of Manitoba commits.