Hawkster

I see the Census Bureau released new estimates for ND, with the population gaining to almost 800,000. They also released numbers for Burliegh County and Imperial Cass as well as Williams and McKenzie Counties. What I'm wondering is where are the numbers for the rest of the ND counties? They obviously know them since they have a statewide number. It looks like Burliegh and Cass are showing healthy gains as well as the oil patch. https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/north-dakota-sees-continued-growth-with-record-population-estimate-in-2024/ar-AA1wb91R

Once again it will be the "Haves" versus the "Have Nots" and just like the D2 days the Have Nots will want to keep the numbers as low as possible. I even wonder about the MVFC, outside of the Dakota 4, the rest don't take football seriously. Too many Murray State equivalents.

Wilkie

Sacha

Any bonus for playoff win(s)?

Some people still don't think FCS is watered down even if the rest of us think so. For next year I'm seeing 7-5 most likely with a small chance of 8-4.

I figure that no news on this front is good news.

Probably a good hire but I'm reserving judgment until I see more staff and some proof on the field. IMO too much of the same old same old.

Drake holding on line 2.

But after the 3 Dakota schools and one Montana school things drop off fast. There are more Murray State doormats now then there are top FCS programs.

That's not much of a goal. Geez, I'd expect more even in the first year. FCS is watered down. I'd hope for a first round bye or two wins, minimum.

Whoever they hire better be gone in 4 years. If he's good someone should want to steal him, if he's terrible he'd should be moved on. No more 11 year Bubbas.

Perron

Not sold on Fruechte plus UND looks dumb saying 8 years experience and then hire the guy with 7. Look at this years offense

Buning didn't hire Mussman. It was done by the interim or I think it was co-interims after Buning was moved out.