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I liked going deep on first down, but wish it had been a straight throw versus trick play. Expect a safety now.

Go for the kill right here. Down field.

Strong first half. Offense just can't get too conservative. Take the second half kickoff down and go up four scores.

Grabbed the jersey. It was right call. Might have saved 6.

Actually if you are retaining players already at the school you can exceed the scholarship limit. Kind of like the Larry Bird rule to NBA salary cap.

If nobody leaves, how many freshman do you bring in. Or do you cut underclassmen who haven't produced. Remember that to keep a player for the extra year doesn't count against scholarship limits, (not sure if that will continue to apply until all classes have aged out). That means you will have a lot of depth and can more easily get guys a night off and weather injuries. Coaches have several years to figure it out, I'm sure the good ones will.

4 for an at large consideration. The others were AQs

Need to get that first playoff win at the very least

Was hoping we'd be in Sam Houston quarter.

When you're really good you can do that.

NDSU has beaten both UND and Missouri State head to head, so assume that's why they would get it.

Massey uses previous seasons in his rating, which I'm not crazy about. Cornell just missed top 20 despite not playing. But eye test would say rankings are pretty reasonable. Also interesting that he gave Arizona St. to the NCHC.

I do think we should alternate between them and Bemidji on the non-conference schedule. Haven't understood the need to have BSU on every year.

I haven't. But I've been to Oxford and it's a great trip. Regardless, I think Mankato is happy where they're at, and has CC and MIami as cautionary tales. And even if Miami left, I'd much rather take ASU to add national profile.

Mankato has a good thing going in the (W)CCHA. Why change what's working?

St. Thomas was team #8. They are at the ideal number.

why?

That doesn't hurt.

St. Cloud for me. Iron shapens Iron, and a title gives the program an extra legitimacy much like Duluth got 10 years ago. Just makes the crucible that is the NCHC that much better.

Correct. UND is the last independent to take the title. Also joined by Michigan, Michigan St., Denver, UMD, BU and RPI as only schools to win titles representing different leagues.

Brothers Buzz and Prince Johnson were from Webster SD and two of the programs earliest stars. Both played for Team USA in the 1949 World Championships and Buzz was the first ever UND All American along with Dan McKinnon in the 49-50 season.

NCAAs are very much cyclical. UND is the only school to win titles in 6 decades, a remarkable model of consistency. Since our first title, the longest drought we have ever had is 17 years. UND has also won its 8 titles with 5 different coaches, so the program has shown the ability to sustain under different leadership. Other big programs Michigan Most titles (9), but majority are ancient. Program was stuck on 7 for 32 years, then returned to take 2 of 3, and is now in 23 year drought. Denver Among its 8 titles are multiple repeats, the one accomplishment UND lacks. Team of the 60s with four titles, but then a 35 year drought where Program also rarely challenged in the WCHA Wisconsin Big game hunters with 6 NCAAs, but stunningly only picked up 3 McNaughton Cups. Went 16 years between titles 5 and 6 and now in identical drought. Minnesota Wins NCAAs in clusters with a a repeat and 3 in 6 under Herb Brooks on their ledger. Went 26 years before first title, a 23 year drought between 3 and 4 and now at 18 and counting. Boston U Along with their city rivals, the kings of the East. Took 24 years to win first of 5 titles. After leading the 70s with 3 wins, took 17 years to get title 4, 14 more to get title 5, and now 12 and counting. Have also made only 2 Frozen Four appearances since 1997. Boston College Won second ever NCAA tournament in 1949. Heard Ranger style chants of "1949" from opposing fans for more than a half century until finally grabbing title number 2 on an ill-fated night in Albany. Then grabbed 3 titles in 5 years from 2008 to 2012. Now nearly a decade removed from a title. Building and sustaining a program is what you want as a fan. No one really comes close to North Dakota in that regard. Another NCAA title will happen, it's when not if. But if you can't also enjoy the Penroses and Frozen Face-offs what's the point.

Not for another 2 hours

Move up Matt Greene from the blue line.

This could be a huge boon to teams that face a lot of early departures. Pluck a few of the right guys and you still have experience but it doesn't clog long term development of incoming guys and you don't have to overuse freshies who aren't ready.