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I was thinking about that yesterday. Three of the best offenses in FCS are now in the hands of ex UND OCs: 1) SDSU - Freund 2) NSDU - Landry 3) Idaho - Schleusner

Dom's thoughts on the Summit League and the need to get back to 10: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/izzo-the-summit-league-needs-a-new-conference-member-and-soon I thought the team he mentioned was interesting. A D-II call that has football - Northwest Missouri State. When I think of D-II Schools with that profile, I can think of: 1) Minnesota Mankato 2) Grand Valley State 3) Colorado Pueblo - is the school that most people talk about. I think Colorado Schools of Mines would be really interesting. 4) Of course Augie, with the success start of hockey and opening of new arena. Does that put plans on hold or accelerate them seeing that D-I sports brings in the casual fans of Sioux Falls. But based on Dom's discussion with other coaches they are hoping for an established D-I program. The only thing I can think of is: Arkansas - Little Rock and the two Wisconsin schools in the Horizon or UNC from the Big Sky. Anyway, same topics as usual. It will be interesting to see how it goes. The next steps for the Summit will be interesting. Will some schools get impatient waiting for expansion and start looking again. Expansion always tests conferences but the Summit always seems survive. How about a little Summit League Trivia: Name the one Private Schools to leave the Summit League for another D-I conference? Name the other Private School to leave the Summit League to a lower level Division? How many Public schools have transition to another D-1 conference? What is the most popular destination for Summit League schools when they leave?

Yes, a share and more exposure.

I think this is a nice hire: U of Minnesota Player Pro - Lions and Vikings Stops at: Wisconsin La Crosse OC WR Coach, UNI WR Coach, Northern St - OC, Winona St - OC No ties to UND, fresh blood into the system. I like it. Let's GO!

Some really nice games this week. UND and SDSU both playing two teams at the bottom of the conference. They just happen to be Rivals. Important for UND to win these games to stay in contact with SDSU. Thursday UND @ USD NDSU @ SDSU StT @ Omaha Denver @ KC Sat: NDSU @ UND Denver @ ORU St.T @ KC Sun: USD @ SDSU Current Standings: SDSU 5-2 St.T 4-3 Denver 4-3 UND 4-3 Omaha 4-4 ORU 4-4 KC 3-4 NDSU 2-4 USD 2-5

As 94 posted, I am excited for the offense next year. But, it the defense that needs to take the next step for UND to make progress as a program.

I really like was 3 Amar adds to team when he is on the court. And I was surprised to see Amar, TT, Omot, and Eaglestaff all on the court at the same time so much yesterday. That is a long line-up - 6'8", 6'9", 6'8", 6'6'. Anyway, yesterday was one of the best games that I have seen from UND is a while. I hope that they can keep it up. If they do, it could be a fun season.

Hong with an Air Ball at the horn

As far as, Kris and Kennedy. Things can get personal in negotiations. In the end many times both parties regret their actions. I can see your point about public airing of differences. It was in bad form. But I certainly don't think anyone has the full story that led to that action. Dealing with political creatures can be exhausting.

I am not an insider, but I don't get the distain here at all for Kris, Hockey or/and the Ralph. If anything, football leadership starting with RT and Lennon need to own much of the current state of the program. They did it to themselves. Hockey did not stop the transition, Hockey didn't tell RT to quit at critical point when starting the move, Hockey tell Dale to leave, Hockey didn't hire Bubba.. The football guys have been fumbling for several years now.

The backup for SDSU has a higher upside than Gronowski.. He has a better arm and is a better athlete.

One other thing the department has been working on is endowed football scholarships. I believe in the press release their have been I believe 12 or 13 scholarship endowments in the last 3 years. Great job those that have step forward. It is a great way to support the football program.

I watched the play again, and it doesn't look like Treysen is setting a back screen. But, with 9 seconds left in the game and the ball in Omot hands deep on the wing. He should be waving Brady to the corner to let TT flash across the lane to take advantage of the complete mismatch in the post. Omot with a really bad read. Instead he does a lateral cross-over with the ball and just let's a deep three go.

Down anyone have a clue what was drawn up... other than dribble it just off the 3 pt line at the top and pick up your dribble. Then look around..

Exactly, he picked up his dribble with 11 seconds left and nothing was happening .... players had to scramble to the ball. The play looked like a complete mess.

wow, UND doesn't deserve to win... You were down by 1 pt. You don't need a three pointer. When you rebound the ball down low. Take it back UP!! Draw a foul!! What were you doing. TT had the ball with at the block with a guard on him. NAU had three forwards on the floor two of them were at the 3 point line. They two guards down low. No size. And UND pitches it out to the 3 point line.

UND up by 1 with 0:35 seconds left

TT airball 3

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I would add one power running back and another receiver

Agree, it is a very nice facility. Has good site lines, nice food options, nice drink options, convenient with Canad Inn facilities. It is a very nice setup for attending a game.

I think your point about education could be debated. I would hope all athletes' are in college for the education. But, we know that is not true. We have seen this time and time again. I would like to see an alternative to college like baseball and hockey. It would allow the athlete to truly concentrate on the sport they are interested in and to maximize earnings power. I think it is a matter of time before some type of developmental league forms for football and basketball - were high school kids are drafted and players have a choice. NOTE: I think there are many, many talented kids who never go the college route and just stop playing after high schools because they didn't want to go to college.

Yep, NDSU and Montana ADs taking care of business again.

Hmmm, UND lost to two of those teams also. Only difference was UNI game. And UND won Head to Head. Resume not much different. Now, NDSU is looking much better and UND has slid back since Ziebarth injury. I think that his injury really impacted the team because he is the only running back with between the guards power. And the offense needs to establish that up the middle power running game to open up the quick outside plays.

Well, so far - how does the CAA get two seeded teams? How does the regular season matter and NCC make it in... and the commentator rationalizing it by saying they beat 3 CAA teams. Really!!