Oxbow6

When our 1st BS schedule came out, this was the game I, and probably most UND fans, had circled on the schedule. UNd and UM have not played up to expectations, but this is still the Griz making their 1st trip to the Al. Think it will be a good crowd on Saturday. If UND loses though, the SUU crowd will be small.

Totally agree. And on a side note...if he were to spend as much time game coaching as he does screwing around with his headset or running his hand thru his hair on the sideline, maybe games would turn out different. His antics on the sideline are that of a nervous 12 year old girl!

Unless Digger or Eric Schmidt suits up next week, expect much of the same.

One year and one type of penalty you are citing...his team's are generally undisciplined game in and game out. Today was ridiculous.

I watched our D closely today at the game. I do believe the schemes and calls were as much to blame as they play of the players. Soft coverage w a 10+ yard cushion at this level is nothing more than pitch and catch. We have no true D1 speed on the edges. Yet when guys were in position they tackle like they all have full body casts on. No one on wraps up whatsoever.

The stupid personal foul and dead ball penalties were once again mind numbing. Typical for a Muss coached team tho...extremely undisciplined.

You must be referring to the fact UND played with only 9 on D because we go absolutely no CB play today. Mackey got worked over like no UND corner I've seen in yrs.

Guess our AD is ok with mediocrity too. Muss got extension solely because of last year IMO.

Like someone stated before on this site...mediocrity will drag this program under. And Muss has IMO lead us to believe that is to be tolerated. "Moral victories", "we battled against a great team"... I would rather see us get throttled game and game out and know that change in some form would be coming. Right now this program is treading water...not drowning but not swimming either. Another year of this and what little FB fan base there is will dwindle further. The crowd today for homecoming was pathetic.

Next weeks game vs. Griz was one I had circled on calendar when schedule came out. Will be there but not all that jacked about it now. At least it should be an entertaining game...both defenses really suck.

This program should never ever lose a home game when we score 35 or more points. today was just an embarrassment. Muss needs to make changes to his coaching staff or he needs to be let go.

That would require coaching...

To say Mackey has had a rough game is an understatement!

At game...lack of discipline tough to watch.

NAU 34 UND 24 In a continuation of the last 5 games, we won't be able to stop the run. Muss better let whoever he starts at QB go the distance unless an injury occurs.

Choppy game last night...no flow. You could tell UND was in exhibition mode. Might as well drop puck w just Knight in a faceoff circle. Anyone across from him has no chance. He's best I've ever seen at UND. It's sick! Jim is solid out there but if everyone is healthy he'll have tough time seeing the ice. After watching 2 games Grothberg reminds me of a young BE w his play and style. Take that as you want. Saunders is our guy for now. O'Donnell has that "it" quality. Think he'll have a big yr. Really like the General's line w St Claire Rodwell. Forbort our best Dman thru 2 exhibition game. Finally, Rocco....WOW! Special!!!

Forgot how smooth Gleason is on blue line. Gaarder will be a regular in the lineup. Really like what he brings.

At game and safe to say Mac hasn't missed a beat from last year...3 minors in 1st 2 periods. He'll easily lead WCHA in PIM.

Back to the game...attendance will be 10000+. It's homecoming and the crowd is usually decent. As for the game, who knows what to say. My gut says UND gets run over on the ground by NAU like the 5'6" fat guy trying to avoid the bulls at Pamplona for the 1st time.

So what you're saying is "light and varialbe"?

I did sneak in 18 yesterday with a hight of 46!

It was a balmy 28 above when I got up this morning...forgot to take the mittens off before I started typing. I stand corrected.

From the NAU posters above, it sounds like NAU runs your basic old NCC power I formation, fullback lead, we are going to run 'til you stop it offense. I would hope UND would be able to scheme this and not get gashed for 250+ on the ground.

If more than one QB plays for UND tomorrow and the D gets torched again, Muss is going to have some explaining to do...

No argument here.