Sioux_FF

No, there is not much I agree with you on. You can be as snarky as you want. Bubba had 5 years and 50 games to work with his handpicked OC on their philosophy and play calling process. Unless he is the worst coach ever, I'm sure they had ongoing and numerous conversations planning for those 50 games. Today, it came down to Bubba losing his job or firing a person who worked for him.

And of course I didn't say anything like that. As the head coach, who worked day in and day out with the OC that he hired 5 years ago, I am just guessing here that Rudy ran the offense the way Bubba wanted, or at least the offense they agreed to. Or he would have thrown him under the bus after year 1, 2, 3 or 4 instead of today.

I thought maybe you were in the meetings since you knew Bubba certainly wanted a conservative offense and that there is absolutely no way Bubba told Rudy to never run screens and never pass to the TEs. In actuality only Bubba and Rudolph know the extent Bubba had in limiting the offense under Rudolph. 5 years is a long time to stay quiet before firing someone.

Then why didn't Bubba have that conversation over the years?

I tend to agree. I love the passion Bubba has and believe he desperately wants to win. But, one thing I’d like to know is what the relationship was between Bubba and Rudy. Did Bubba hand the keys to the offense completely to Rudy? Was this truly Rudy’s offense, or was Rudy charged with staying within Bubba’s conservative, vanilla offensive parameters? Did Bubba not think some type of shakeup was needed (or not allow it) in opening up the playbook, trying a few new wrinkles or giving a different QB a chance at some point in the past 4 weeks? He could have and should have instructed the OC that changes needed to be made, weeks ago. (Or, last year). If it was Rudy’s offense to run and Bubba didn’t demand some changes, I think Bubba should have been the first one gone. If it was Bubba’s choice and mandate to “stay the course”, I'm not sure what will improve with a new OC. We could get a great new OC, but if Bubba reins him in, it might not be much different. He looked really, really uncomfortable in the news conference. I'm guessing he was told to make some changes or the AD would.

2 seconds on play clock,they're dis-organized and we call a timeout!!

Great perspective CMSioux. Are you gonna take in the State Title game for you Alma Mater on Friday on the way up to the big city? An early 9:10 am start I believe?

Dave Tippett way on the right in street clothes, partially cut off. I think that is Gord Sherven in the middle bottom, but not 100%.

FB tix and CClub cards came in the mail today. Tailgate passes a couple week ago...……...Can't wait.

Agree. As we've seen at times, Santiago or Olivera do not need very must space at the line to break off a long run. Sometimes just one more battle won by an O-lineman would result in a big play. Rudolph does get that. So does Bubba, who obviously sets up the offensive attack along with Rudolph. If John breaks off a run for 40 yards people will say "great call". If he's stuffed at the line, people will say Rudolph can't call a game. But, I think it's all part of Bubba's philosophy, challenging the offense to be a dominant running team and keep the clock running. I liked Keaton, but at times his accuracy drove me crazy. The Bubba-Rudolph's philosophy seems to be to avoid the 45 seconds drive after a couple of incomplete passes. I think we have some nice QB options heading into the fall and because of that we're going to see the RBs have a great year. Good QB play can make an average line look better and vice versa and that's going to help the run game. I want to believe the offense takes a big step this year. I can't wait.

Nice win for the ladies over Weber tonight. 80-67 final. UND was down 64-54 and went on a 21-0 run!!

How about The Rocket. The Maurice Richard story, pretty good historical account of what he went through.

Nice win over Northern Iowa for the ladies today. Strong second half, UND 80 - 72 final

Tough to really know based on the Morris ladies. Melissa, the twin that played, has a shooter's mentality and played under control. She will play a lot as a solid guard, maybe start. Didn't hear why her sister Megan didn't play, she was in street clothes at the end of the bench. Moton from W. Fargo plays very strong and should help with depth inside. Leet the 6'5" freshman looks like she will be able to contribute in a year or 2. Faith Dooley at 6'3" is on the roster and that should help after VB, listed as a Junior. Freshman Julia Fleecs moves real well at 6'2". I think come conference time, they should be very tough inside.

Anyone know if Joanna got the bus, or buses, filled to Vermillion?

I got my football tix a week ago. Still waiting on tailgating passes and Champions Club cards.

the 8-2 Fighting Hawks vs NAU on Pluto TV right now. We're down 7-3, but I'm guessing we pull it out.....again.

FWIW, I received this email this morning and did the survey. Lot of questions on how to improve tailgating and the game experience.

. The big question is Loyall J. gonna lead them out with his flag?

Another Schmaltz in the future for UND? Story on cousin Jake Schmaltz from a Madison TV station. http://www.wkow.com/story/34404590/its-in-the-bloodline-with-edgewood-boys-hockey

UNC ladies shot 1 of 12 in first quarter.

Ladies up 14- 4 at the end of one quarter at Northern Colorado. Early start. Have to leave the computer now and go watch the men

Reggie been gone for a couple years, still in town. I know he runs camera for Midco, not sure what else. His wife, Stacie, is the anchor on WDAZ.

Per a recently retired employee, they are carrying WDAY newscasts Dec 24th thru Jan 8th. Then back to the 10 per week locally. Also, its the first time in decades that DAZ has neither a local Station Manager or a local News Director. Not looking good.

hoping for a slugfest. Good guys in green 17-14