NDSU grad

Does it really matter where they go when they leave? If FCS schools can’t retain their top talent it definitely becomes a problem.

I think Hayes originally went to Virginia and Cox to West Virginia as well. And the mass migration to Colorado State last year.

Off the top of my head NDSU has had 10 guys move on to FBS teams the last 3 years, and 6 just last year.

If the collective detracts from Teammakers or other charitable donations, then I agree, it won’t work long-term.

So is doing nothing.

The thing about the official portal is that it’s not accessible to the public. Sites like on3 and 247 are just scouring social media and news outlets to get the info. So if a player doesn’t make it public on social media it might take a while to know who’s officially in the portal.

To add some context to what Bison06 is alluding to, NDSU lost two All-American wrestlers to NIL last year; both to Iowa. Rumor is they’re both getting north of $100,000. Hockey schools like UM, UW, Notre Dame and maybe a few others will be able to offer kids hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s not just a football/basketball thing.

That’s up to the individual coach/team. I don’t know UND’s stance, but Entz has said once a player enters the portal they are off the team. I agree with that. They’re essentially quitting, so why should they still be on the team.

Speculation is that’s it’s Miller, Kopp, Wisnewski, and Zabel. JMO, but I don’t think we see any guys entering until the season is over.

Pietzrak’s offer list is up to about 12 or 13 I think. Doubt he’ll be playing college football anywhere in ND. Conklin has a PWO offer from NDSU, St. Romain is committed to NDSU, and I’m pretty sure Schaffer will be getting offered. Christmann is committed to Moorhead. The one who’s really intriguing is Jordan Leininger. Not committed as far as I know. The kid stood out big time in the championship. I think he could play LB at the FCS level.

Interesting perspective. Never considered that.

Fan apathy is a huge problem. The student section on Saturday was abysmal. Matt Larsen definitely has a problem on his hands. it’s kind of funny, this was the first home game I’ve been to since 2013. Even though the game was pretty boring after halftime I had a blast, but the experience was kind of ‘new’ for me again.

I never said anything like that. Just stated what the face value of a ticket to an NDSU football game is.

I live in Minot so I don’t make many games. Really wasn’t much of a discount on the secondary market. But to your point, it should keep Matt Larsen up at night.

$55 for sideline seats for SIU. You could probably double your total.

No major injuries for NDSU.

There's a formula based on playoff wins that can relegate you up a class. It's why Bismarck St. Mary's is in AAA right now. I'm sure they'll be back down to AA when the next two-year plan comes out.

A little late on this, but how was attendance and atmosphere for the girls’ tournament in Minot?

He’s been quoted as saying he would be open to using his last year of eligibility somewhere else.

What does the Olympic rink at the Ralph seat? I think the Pepsi Center at the MAYSA holds 1800. I think it’s worth a try to separate the tournaments. If it doesn’t work out hopefully the NDHSAA has the sense to return the tournament to the old format.

I’m not defending this particular call because I didn’t see it but refs at all levels are told to leave the court immediately after a game. I’ve got a good buddy who refs a lot of high school basketball in ND and this is stressed from day 1.

I can’t think of one position/position group where NDSU has an advantage. Maybe defensive secondary. I’ll be cheering madly for the Bison of course but I think SDSU wins by at least two td’s. I think it will look similar to SDSU/MSU.

It does seem like the guys who have went down are out for the game. Mostaert and Roques so far.

LOL. That place is on absolute gong show. Worse than usual right now. I’ll be nice; I promise.

For 5 yards. It’s ludicrous.