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I'd like to see more promotion in general. Could definitely move a basketball game each year out to Minot or Bismarck to expand local interest. Build in a fan fest type event and maybe a hockey watch party with some former players. With South Dakota having no college hockey I think an occasional game in Sioux Falls or Rapid City would also make sense. Maybe play a game against Air Force in Rapid City. Midco is a presence there so why not. It's a family friendly common man's destination game that can an enhance a trip to the black hills that a lot of folks in Western ND could do.

If only the seniors got an extra year, this would probably be a bigger problem. They have four years to work this through and with early departures and other attrition, it probably works itself out naturally.

I think 8 victories in Frisco has made much more of an impact on the casual fan than being on KVLY. The fact that Fargo media companies have largely killed the local GF market also can't be underestimated in terms of coverage and attention.

Time for a block

Can't let that happen

Nothing tricky on the TD! Now up to the defense to do their part.

I kind of wish he would take the Maine job. He is a legend in that program and the Black Bears should be among the elite programs. Hope he can continue to find peace.

I think the fact that JMU played some very weak opponents this year (admittedly not their fault, but still a reality) means they have yet to be smacked in the mouth. If we can jump on them early, that could be a key.

Sunday night lights!

Hopefully with a playoff win now in hand we can now ditch the "play not to lose" conservatism in 2nd halves. I get not running it up. But all these 3 and outs have had D on field too much.

Yep, something else to make James Madison at least think about.

Who'da thunk a playoff game would be when we might get an opportunity for some reps for the backups.

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.