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Refs taking over and we are cold

How do you nurse a 21 point lead as per SU announcer.

We are getting homered

Is the ESPN stream workin?

Canadians would go that is for sure.

Can't see any logic in this.

Well for one thing it does nothing to help North Dakota as far as income for hotels, restaurants, etc. Sure it's Fargo not Grand Forks but at least it's in North Dakota.

Is not renewing a contract the same as firing? If a change in coaching does happen I'm hoping that doesn't necessarily mean we lose a bunch of players. If they have bought into the school, their education, the program - then they realize that UND will bring in a quality coach and that coach will reach out to them immediately.

According to them whenever UND beats SU it's because they have a very bad team - it's never because UND has a good team.

Bragging rights love the ass kickin might keep trolls quiet

Seem to remember Geno was pretty bummed over loss last year. Hope he takes control tonight.

Really? A 9 game winning streak, 11 players all conference, coach of the year, new attendance record, most key players returning and a great recruiting class (so others not affiliated with UND have said)...I don't give a rip what other fan bases say.

Add up how many tickets UND sold to fans this past weekend (hint it includes more than just football) and the fan support isn't even close.

You are an arrogant idiot. Go back into your parent's basement.

Getting ready to head out - I'm willing to make more noise than I have since the last playoff game at the Alerus. See you in the tailgate lot.

I would say that having three weeks to prepare should have allowed them to implement some stuff that isn't on any game tapes from this year :).

He's preparing the old "injury" excuse. They are a part of every season - last year our injuries lost us at least two games. You put your best team on the field and may the best team win - that will be UND.

I attribute the light discussion in this tread on the holidays, the focus on attendance discussion, our Scandinavian culture which does not lend itself to boastfulness or a need to share. Plus we have great coverage in our local paper and a football blog that aren't visible to outsiders. Here are my thoughts (Norwegian culture hesitation aside): We are healthy - which all season we have not been but we still won 9 straight We are a blocked punt and missed two-point conversion from 11-0. I highly doubt that Richmond has faced a defense the likes of UND. Even when we don't get the sacks it's very disruptive to the quarterback. Two running backs that are all conference - both have proven they are able to rip on the big run. We don't like to be overconfident publicly (we are also Minnesota Vikings fans) but secretly we can't wait for your quarterback to face our defense and our atmosphere. All season we had a tendency to keep games close but don't misconstrue that with not being in control of a game. Those games that we weren't in control of we still found a way to win. We have been quite successful at adjusting at halftime you can find stats about that on this site. Gonna stop here because most of us don't like reading disertations on a fan site. Welcome to Grand Forks - please walk the tailgating area with your spidey clothes you will be welcomed.

Facts are a troll's worst enemy.

Just read from Schlossman that UND will be practicing in 3 rinks out east in preparation for this one game. With UND facing budget issues and most recently putting many of the programs up in front of a Panel of Death this seems like a very expensive road trip for one game. Where does the money come from?

There are a lot of people who cannot afford $25 for a football ticket. It's going to be fine. TIcket purchase trend is positive. Just seems confusing that there is more discussion on ticket sales than the game. It will be what it will be - 35 pages of discussion on attendance?

I do hope I am wrong. Hindsight that post probably wasn't necessary - thanks to those who ponied up for the students.

I like Taj - he's had his ups and downs - dang he's a real stud that's had bad luck with injuries but stuck it out through it all - I would really like to see him out there.

Sorry to be Debbie Downer but the biggest problem with free tickets for anything is that the person with the tickets has no skin in the game and the possibility of that ticket getting used is pretty low. It's 5 bucks those that are interested will find the money. If you ask a student if they want a free ticket they will probably take it but the odds that they will use it and stay past half time are pretty low.

If we were at 50% this weekend heads would explode on this thread.