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First down pass to Chappell to the 39!

Good half for the Sioux, and we get the ball to start the second half.

Weird play call on the last play. Threw it short to Jake Caufield.

Don't try the 50-plus field goal against the wind! You're better off throwing the Hail Mary.

Sack back to the 38.

4th and 3! What will Bubba do? Punt to the 5. Time for a big play from Chappell or Dressler!

C'mon, defense! This hasn't been a good second quarter at all for the D.

Nice call! I knew the coaches read this board, but I didn't know they read it DURING a game!

Another short yardage play...got it that time on the Chappell run.

At the risk of stating the obvious, Duluth's offense is going to be dangerous with the wind.

We're too predictable right now on short yardage situations. It sounds like they're selling out to stop the run, and we need to make them pay by going play-action (especially with the wind).

Hellevang has now missed six of his last eight field goal attempts.

I agree also.

Langen and Kimbrough were their usual selves--very good. Seay has a nice mid-range game. It was good to see Ledger back from her injury. Interior depth should be very good. I'm glad to hear that Bagaason's injury isn't severe, because her 3-point shooting will be a key to keeping opposing defenses somewhat honest. Jossy will knock down some 3's, as will Guinn and Beck at times, but Bagaason is really a pure shooter. I believe Youngblut also is known for her outside shooting, although she struggled a bit with her shot last night.

The starting lineup for tonight's exhibition game (won handily by the Sioux, as expected) was Langen, Kimbrough, Beck, Guinn and Seay. Guinn was actually running the point, which was a surprise to me. I thought she did a pretty good job, although how she will do against quick point guards who can put a lot of pressure on the ball remains to be seen. Bagaason and LaFrance were in street clothes--not sure whether they were sick or injured or what.

Definitely. And I have mentioned lately that Dale Lennon is the best football coach in UND history and should never even consider taking another coaching job?

Oops...judging by Coach Lennon's comments on the coaches' show tonight, these little injury updates I've posted based on information from past coaches' shows aren't appreciated, so I apologize.

Unfortunately, this year's team appears fairly likely to either set or tie a rather dubious school record--fewest wins in a season. That record is six, and UND currently has five, with only a match at Bemidji appearing to be a good chance for a win (and Bemidji is better than UMC).

I'm not aware of any other Big 10 wins, although Northern Iowa has several wins over Big 12 teams over the past 20 years, including multiple wins over Iowa State and Kansas State. I think it will be very difficult for UND to reach a number one ranking within the first four years of the transition as NDSU has done, although a top 10 ranking is quite possible IMO. Even if one were to take NDSU's success out of the equation, SDSU's success has probably been greater than or equal to what they typically did in the NCC, and that would certainly seem to bode well for UND. If UND is not a top-10 program in FCS within three or four years, I'll be pretty surprised.

The pre-trial was continued until November 5. link.

This should be similar to the Mankato game in terms of a team that's going to throw roughly 50 times. Last year the Sioux had success getting to Schlafke and sacking him/forcing picks. Hopefully we can find a way to get some pressure, although I'm sure he'll get his yards. On the bright side, considering what UNO's backup running back did against them last week, and that the UND offensive line is apparently going to be healthier than they were against UNO, Chappell has the potential to go for big yards if he gets 25 touches or so. Obviously this is a must-win for the Sioux, but UND has done well vs. Bubba since he took over at Duluth, and I have to think that will continue on Saturday.

Yes. That was a rather stupid incident.

Just a reminder that the women have an exhibition game this Thursday vs. Winnipeg.

Was it expected that UND would take a step back this year in terms of success? I thought they did fairly well last year, but this year has been a struggle to win matches.

My understanding is that Lehnertz has really improved a lot, so hopefully he can provide an effective rebounding/defensive presence when Koenig isn't in the game.