IMO: if you aren't contributing financially to the football team in some manner you are an empty suit. We are going to lose some in the portal, but I am confident that Coach Schmidt and his staff have a strong pulse on the team. They just took one of the worst defenses in the conference to the top of the hill in one year using a majority of current players and mixing in talent they identified and recruited. Absolutely believe that the OC was given a chance for numerous reasons including continuity and keeping players on until they got to know the new staff. Also believe that Schmidt will make tough decisions on staffing.
Reality is every year UND is going to face one of the top 10 toughest schedules in the country - every year. Much prefer that over Portland State, Idahos and road trips that are unattainable. I had a lot of fun at USD this year with their fans and now I am rooting for them to go all the way.
This staff met my expectations and raised the bar. This site contributes nothing to the team's success or to my enjoyment of each season.