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Thank you for the updates everyone. One more week of practice before the spring game. Hopefully the progression continues at the QB spot. I really think having Muss go back to the OL will really help next season. He enjoys coaching that spot, he is very knowledgeable at that spot and we need to be good their next year. One thing for next year that I think is going to be a real good thing for the defense is how well Ross Brennaman is playing. You could tell last year he was a year away and having a DE who needs to be double teamed when lining up in the "B gap" or will hurt teams is huge. We've been solid there for a few years but have really been lacking the playmaker there and its been clear by lack of pressure. If we can get a NG who can control a center and a DE who get attention from a Gaurd/Tackle and get the same consistent play from Bellmore I think we will be back to getting some pressure on the QB which will help the defense overall.

Thanks for the updates guys. I'm excited for the spring game to check everything out.

Scrimmage today at 1:00. Wish I could be there to check it out. If anyone who makes it could give their thoughts it would be appreciated by those who can't be there. Thanks in advance.

You mean the two flagship programs who have been done for almost a month now?

Sorry I have no elgibility left and even if I did I'd make last years QB play at the end of the season look outstanding. I know the comment was wise and I apologize but I want to echo the last two posts, we don't even know who the starter will be. There is a very good chance it is going to be someone who we didn't see take any snaps last season. If we had a new guy coming into any other position we would at least be optimistic that he could fill the spot and do well, I'm not going to change that for the QB spot. I made the comment about Demler because I heard from a few people that the kid was talented but his talents didn't fit the new offensive scheme the offensive coaches have decided to go to. I agree with you its going to make or break next season but I am at least going to give the players a chance to prove themselves before I write them off.

Look out, the sky is falling.

Demler was a good looking high school recruit coming out of Wisconsin. He was the highest regarded QB in the state that year and was talking to UW about a preferred walk on. His style was in the pocket though and he lacked a little of the mobility required to run the Pistol offense that we are transitioning to. His fit into the system probably had more to do with it than his talent.

What I think is funny is Kolpack actually went to Gene Taylor to get his thoughts. Like he has any control over the situation and what was he going to say about it? I'm sure he's thrilled the sports director of their new radio station is the voice of the Sioux. I'm also sure he's thrilled that his new radio station paid to pick up the games of the "niche" sport no one cares about. That is about as funny as the 180's that went on over a B'ville.

This is a great hire. I was a little nervous on who we would get to replace Hammer, especially as time went along. A good radio voice will be very important in the Big Sky and Jack sounds like he is very excited to be that voice. Welcome Jack.

It would be nice if we could get something worked out with Jack. He is very, very good at what he does and really enjoys the sports he covers. He's done a great job in Bismarck the last few seasons.

Well said vince. That is what I was trying to say but you said it much better than I did.

On another positive note I have heard very good things on our LB crew for this upcoming season. As long as we stay healthy we should continue to improve there. That is so important to our defense and will also help our secondary out. We have been lacking that the last 3-4 seasons and its showed.

Agreed Bin. I think the big thing will be if Hall and Mackey can have the confidence this year to not have to give the 7 yard cushion. Also throw Brown in the mix and get his feet wet and I'm ok with this. If Hawkins can be the playmaker at safety that he was at corner that should help. Watkins has to reprove everything to me as he didn't play well last year. I don't know if its his confidence or what he was worried about but he needs to get A LOT better before fall.

This is when spring ball will start to get interesting. Most guys look pretty good before they put the pads on. Now that the guys will be at least in shells everyday some seperation will happen at some positions and the young guys will get some valuable learning experience. Depth along the dline will be crucial this year. I'm still holding out hope about the possible transfer I heard about at NG. I would feel pretty good going into the season 3 deep there.

I think it was mentioned earlier as Stanchick would be out of spring ball while trying to heal from his broken leg. It was a pretty good fracture.

You mean the WCHA with two teams remaining along with Notre Dame and Michigan, yep thats the conference. Your fanbase seems pretty concerned with UND and the direction UND is headed. That concern really hit an all time high about the same time the Big Sky announcement came about. Weird. I find your fanbases constant "concern" rather entertaining, like this gentleman taking the time to start this thread. Not knowing anything about UND but yet knowing of our poor recent seasons and also knowing enough of what we have returning to now understand our excitement for our future. Did you create another account Danno? Couldn't support your envy for UND with just one?

You don't plan fishing trip where there isn't any fish. You don't plan a ski trip where there isn't any snow. And you don't plan a gay prom where there isn't............well you get the idea. Thanks for stopping by.

I agree with darell..... Not a fan of that game on the schedule.

I'm in this catergory. I'm thinking this is going to make more schools fold than it does help college hockey. This is also why UND and a few of the other schools have to be careful. If they form a conference and leave a few other schools out in the cold other schools are in trouble. I hope I'm wrong but I see this move by the Big Ten taking schools away from college hockey, not adding any new ones.

Obviously UND's or Drads thought on this isn't going to stop it from happening. I have no problem with not saying anything and if there is a plan, doing it behind closed doors. If we say we're with the WCHA and jump ship we look foolish, if we say we're looking to jump ship and than no one wants to join up we look foolish. Better to remain silent, FOCUS ON THE IMMEDIATE TASK AT HAND OF WINNING ANOTHER NC, than worry about something we have no control over. I'm sure no matter what stance Hak or the administration takes someone on this board will be up in arms anyways.

Thats when all was good with the NCAA, no one knows what is going to happen now. We could just as easily get back on the sanctions list and Minnesota and Wisconsin have an easy answer for not wanting to get beat by us, the NCAA sanctions list.

Maybe they wouldn't have paid cause they couldn't afford it. I find it funny that a tournament good enough for the Oregon Ducks, Boise St. and others would not be good enough for ndsu.

So thats like you and all the other bison fans who say we are so over UN, we don't care about them anymo, OH I suppose we better start 3 threads a day on our message board about them and chime in on thier site everyday.

Thank you for your interest in Fighting Sioux athletics. You obviously have some time now since your team is all done for the year. Our team still playing obviously bothers you enough to come on here and post. Thanks for visiting and you'll be able to follow the Fighting Sioux where ever you are on Nat'l TV.

Our sophmore class is still playing this year. Have fun sitting at home. Thanks for stopping by.