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I think we'll have a little idea on how SDSU attacks the 3-4 which hopefully helps us out.

You serious?

How much do you suppose having a defense that gives great field position to your offense played into the points FU scored against their opponents. There is more that goes into PPG than just the offense getting the ball and scoring. Last year our defense did not help our offense. FU's defense on the other hand carried their offense and turned the field for them many times throughout the year. Your view of this is flawed as well.

I don't think they pulled Cheatom's redshirt to have him get limited reps. They mentioned in the preseason that Cheatom could play both NG and DE. Edwards if finally getting healthy and will get more and more reps as the season moves along. I am hoping to see this combination this weekend.

The SDSU rushing game makes me very nervous, so does the fact that we have not forced many turnovers in the last year. Beating SDSU will require us to stop one and be on the good side of the other. Still, I can't pick against UND and I feel like this is a week we force a couple turnovers. Not sure on the stopping the run part. UND- 31 SDSU- 28 Zeb Miller kicks a 45 yard FG late to win it. Jameer Jackson has a monster game and his ability to extend short passes becomes our running game in the redzone.

I don't think anyone said if its a passing war- Edge UND (I could not find it posted anywhere). Most everything I've read has stated that we need to slow down one of the best RBs in FCS. If the bunnies are throwing the ball a bunch its a good sign for UND. That either means that UND is succeeding in slowing down Zenner or is ahead in the ball game. Sumner may be good, but SDSU is a run first team and thats not going to change this weekend.

Big day for UND athletics today. I can't wait to watch this building come together.

I don't think they rely on the passing game cause they have one of the top RBs in FCS. If you can move the ball that way, why throw?

Yep, his name was included as well. LBs will see plenty of action this week. Edit: I re-read the tweet. Said Mussman expects most back. Listed Ratelle, Walker, Jackson, Kuska and Labat. We will need all hands on deck this week. Depth isn't there at some positions.

Tom Miller just tweeted that Muss expects everyone back for the weekend. Getting Walker back on the O-line and Jackson back in the WR rotation will be big. Also, looking forward to seeing Kuska in the secondary.

Our special teams play will have to be solid this week. Also, getting Jameer back will be big for Bartels. The guy is so physical with the ball and blocking on the edge.

Thanks for the update. Getting pressure on Sumner will be key. Our defensive struggles of last year are well known and getting to the QB was a contributing factor. SDSU will present UND with challenges all over the field, possibly the biggest being the challenge up front.

Win. I agree with Oxbow.

EWU wins. Great game. Nice win for the Big Sky

Eastern Washington starting QB Vernon Adams is hurt and they are now playing with their backup QB. Edit: Adams now back in the game.

EWU is up 20-10 on #25 Oregon St. midway through the 2nd quarter. So far their offense has had no problems moving the ball through the air vs. the Beavers. Even with the departure of two quality WRs.

Looking forward to next week. Time for this program to step up. Our run defense is the obvious key to the game but what does everyone else got. QB play? Running game? Tailgating?

The thing that impresses me the most about their team is how they don't beat themselves. They don't turn it over and they do not commit penalties. They also play with a lot of confidence. They will be tough to beat this year and are very much the front runners in FCS.

Pretty sure it's coach talk.

Best of luck to the ladies this evening and this weekend.

I'm going to side with the students on this one. They started out pretty into the game but lets face it, it turned into a game of Madden after a while. I do agree with the post above though, next week the crowd has to be Alerus Center of old type of loud.

Pretty excited to see the into next week. Missed it getting the family rounded up in the parking lot. Heard a lot of good things about it.

This article from the FU student paper may turn some students heads. How dare they question Bohl? Gene Taylor- Haven't these guys already suffered enough? http://www.ndsuspectrum.com/sports/bohl-lacks-confidence-1.3053055#.UiCbP9KG2Sp

Fun game tonight. 1) Good to see the student turnout. They were loud and into the game. Mass exodus after the kick return in the 2nd half. We will need them next weekend vs. SDSU. 2) Both QBs looked good. As others have mentioned Bartels looks more comfortable in the pocket and makes solid, early reads. Molberg makes all the throws look real easy and is more athletic, just doesn't seem as comfortable in the pocket or as quick to make reads. Both bring a lot to the table. 3) WRs looked good on offense. I think Sparks needs more touches. 2nd year in a row he has been real good in the opener. O-line needs to sharpen up next week or we won't have a run game. Looking forward to Jackson getting back on the field next week. Our short passing game may be our run game next week and he's a huge part of that. He'll be in the lineup next week. 4) Defense needs to improve. They better play with a chip on their shoulders next week cause I don't know if anyone left impressed. 5) I can't wait until next Saturday. I heard some real good things about the ticket sales for the next couple weeks. Its going to be full and a lot of fun next week. A lot to prove next week vs. an old NCC foe.

I can't wait for the season to start.