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QUOTE(iramurphy @ Sep 27 2006, 11:55 AM) QUOTE(UND92,96 @ Sep 27 2006, 10:05 AM) Press release for the UND-Augie game. Looking at the depth chart, I'm assuming it's just a matter of nobody bothering to update it since last week. Is it really possible that Strouth is still ahead of Chappell given the huge disparity between their numbers so far this year? Yup and I like it. He is a senior (Jr. cuz of Medical hardship) and Chapell will likely get the same reps. Smart move for the program. The message is that if you put in your time you will be rewarded. I would also get Tom Loegering on the field for the same reason. Over the years we have lost too many kids who hang it up after a year, two or three because they don't get any playing time and don't think hanging in there until they are seniors will make a difference.. When those kids quit it hurts your depth and it eventually hurts your recruiting. These guys also tend to have leadership skills and can be valuable in bringing along your younger stars. I like what Dale is doing. At some point in time Chapell will start. Don't know if it will be this year, but Strouth has been a very good RB and worked his butt off to return from his injury. Chapell may get more carries in any given game but it won't matter who starts. I don't necessarily want to bury Strouth on the depth chart, but I really have to question whether he's healthy. Through four games, his per carry average is roughly half of his career average. I could dismiss it after a game or two, but we're now nearly halfway through the regular season. The line seems to be opening holes for Chappell, which would seem to suggest that perhaps the problem lies with Strouth having lost a step or two since his surgery? DO you not remember the catch and run against northen iowa that helped us win the game... Strouth is a major piece to this program...case closed

I definately feel Manke will be the guy that gets us over the hump. SOme players have game speed, which I feel he has, and his insticts and poise should make him the perfect field general that we need. Not to mention I would rather have him go for the gritty yards on 4th and 1 as oppose to Belmore....

I too heard that ZBJ will be returning. I believe I saw him around the banquet weekend at the Holiday Inn. I believe someone told me he needed to take care of some grades and some personal things.....I do hope he returns...Zekes that have had good early careers end up having superb senior seasons...for example...Schmidt, Hermes, and Dahlen......

Alright, i just got confirmation that it is true...those players did return and ZBJ did leave. WHy? Was he dismissed, or was this something that had to happen?

I know that I heard that Andy Hoffelt, and Rick Presthus are back with the team this spring....are there any others that have also returned?? I also believe I heard that ZBJ is not returning for his senior season, but I assume this is a mistake. If any one knows anything for sure about these 3 please respond, and even any new information on players returning

Here is my bet...Grand Valley gets the s^it kicked out of them the next times they play UND in any sport

I am definately happy for Tim, he truly is a classy guy and will be missed around these parts. Im sure this job not only brought warm weather, but a doubling of salary right around christmas for a newly wed........sounds good to me. I dont know if I would be worried about Mussman leaving, after our offensive output Im not sure he could even get the job he feels he wants/deserves at this point, probably after next year for sure though, if the offense is productive, and probably by another team trying to move into the conference or a team already in the conference.

I feel the sioux had a chance, we just looked exhausted on defense. Obdviously the turnovers on our end of the field hurt us. How long have we been talking about Belmore needing to get benched in favor of Manke. Ithink the point is mute by now. And the playcalling and clock management is on the coaches. But Im sure this will all get taken care of, because if we see it, Im more then positive the coaches see it, and no one is trying to end the season anytime soon.

First of all I think dressler has a better return team then lueck had, mainly because its basically the same players, they are just older. And Im glad someone finally asked about the return team, watch the punt returns and tell me if Dressler is doing it by his self. As far as the game goes, I think UND will come out fired up, the real question is how long SCSU fights, becuase it gets lonely in the alerus, when your getting beat, and its loud. I hope and I mean hope that its a good game (though to me good game is what weve had in the first half of last week)

Does anyone know the schedule for next year. Dates, teams we play, in order, and where they are played? I thought I heard we might be playing Winona, and I can assume Duluth, Mankato, South Dakota, Ferris State on the road. At home were playing UNO, SCSU, Auggie. Other then that should be fun. but anyone with schedule information would be helpfull.

The rb is Anthony Longe. And for the record he played a ton of rb in highschool. He has excellent quickness, and a low center of gravity. I dont know where they are gunna play him, but the minute he gets the ball everyone will feel that he should have the ball all the time. Kick-Return and Punt Return are his I promise, and dressler is good, but this guy looks special. Just swing by a practice and watch. The reciever is Martin Tatum I believe. I havent got to see him catch balls, but he does have good speed, and great size.

Well this looks to be a good game. I think the key this week will be making Grand Valley Pass. There quarterback is a good runner from what I have heard, (same guy from last year) and Tennesse is a very capable runner. Neither are great, and this will be a defensive matchup. I think the key will be to score on defense. Lets not count on the offense. On the other side, our offense which has been running the ball great, and hitting the FB, and TE, should put up 14 at least. I like Bowenkamp with some strength in his arm, he is much more relaxed in the pocket, and looks off recievers, Im excited now that we will be unstoppable. Special Teams, is gunna be the biggest piece Jeff should be the touchback king in the alerus, so field position will never come past the 25 all day on KO. Kick Return will start at least on the 30. Punt Return will block one, and return one ....We were close last week doing both again And Punt....is amazing and I expect grand valley pinned deep everytime I predict a close game up until about 9 minutes left in the forth. UND 31- GVSU 6.

Great point, and I was just about to say I forgot to say wistoff. I am not clear, but how does the all-conference selection go anyway. Who nominates who, who votes, etc.

I was very happy with most of the all-conference selections. Chris Kupers was a no brainer, along with the most valuable lineman. Gagners as well. I would have liked to see maybe another reciever at honorable mention. And I thought Ullspberger, Nordiq, Babington-Johnson, and Hoffschneider would have gotten at least honorable mention, or one of them at least. Every year though I guess folks get left out, but I thought they deserved it. Especially Nordiq, being a senior, Ullspberger, for tons of plays, Hoffschneider for much improved play. But I guess next year.

I couldnt agree more. Our recievers made amazing catches yesterday....on screens..Its gut wrenching..I called out every person Belmore was going to throw to yesterday, and I was only wrong when he didnt throw it at all. I am seriously concerned, it does harm to our defense to combine the playcalling of Mussman, with the Playmaking of Belmore. I cant believe this isnt made into a bigger issue. We have 2 top quality backs, and our oline like I have been saying in the recent weeks, is playing excellent. Our recievers have elevated their game immensly. Our defense is back on track. Our quarterback is killing us. Dale...loose the extra weight, and get another ring.