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No offense but giving up 42 and looking like a Pop Warner D was the difference in the game...period. Don't cloud the issue because of the pick 6. Bad play and throw...yes but seriously!

From a locker room standpoint Muss will get some raised eyebrows then. Marcus has stuck w this program even when things didn't go his way. Now the "anointed one" still gets the start even if Marcus sizzles again? Muss would def have a pair to do that IMO and possibly at the sake of some friction w in the locker room. Teammates for 3,4 5 yrs will no doubt have Marcus' back should he carve up Sac St.

So if Marcus continues his hot play and throws for 300+ yards and 3-4 TDs and gets win Saturday, Hanson get start vs. Cal Poly? Hypothetical scenerio I know but just don't see how Muss could make change if Marcus lights it up again.

It won't matter who plays QB from here on out if some other issues aren't addressed quickly.

We tackle at 60% of the time and we win last Saturday too. Marcus, even at less than 60%, has been far from one of the big issues that face this team at this point and time.

Or being smart and going with the red hot hand in Marcus!

Didn't hear anything about a team lawnmower tossing contest...

This just in...the "C" and the 3 "A"s suspended for the season hockey opener by Faison for a party incident that took place on 9/15. Least we know one AD in this state has a pair! In any situation, accountablility starts at the top and trickles down...the AC might won't to make note of this at some point.

Above post is under assumption Hanson is cleared for practice.

Someone w insight as to practice needs to fill us in this week who is getting reps w whom as the week goes along.

Things seemed to work out ok for Brian Kelly jumping to a lower end FCS to start with. He's an exception I know.

Possibly the best pure talent at any position I've seen at UND. He's a freak

Seems to me based on the experts and those in the know around here Hanson starts this week if healthy and put "W" in the column for our BS opener. If he is that much better than what Marcus has given us the last two games next week's game shoukd be a formality?!?!?

This game IMO will gives us an idea how the rest if the season will unfold.

And this has to do with what? Doesn't take someone who played college football to understand a fundamental skill for any defensive FB player is tackling. I assume u played in college? U then should have a clue that if this D plays and tackles like it has last 2 weeks it's going be a wasted season...period. And u don't think the poor tackling issue needs or should be addressed in practice?

"Can't waste valuable practice time"?? Did u watch the last 2 games? Tackling without question was the main reason we lost last night and was the reason we almost lost vs PSU. If it's not fixed it'll cost us at a minimum 2 more games. Schemes and coverages won't produce jack if we don't bring someone's a88 to the ground once in awhile.

"We're talking bout practice, man...practice...we're talking bout practice." If Muss comes out and says he based his decision who starts this week on "practice" I will definitely know he is in way over his head.

If many of you like Muss for his conservative, smart, close to the vest, playing the percentages coaching style in his decision making...starting Hanson doesn't fly then.

Both U Dub and SDSU will play in bowl games...CSU will not.

Anyone know the last time, if ever, a UND D gave up consecutive games of 500+ total yards?

Based on his former FBS status? His 2 quarters of play vs. a transition D2 school? I didn't see the Mines game and not saying he isn't better but how does one bench Marcus?

I agree. Marcus has 10 TD's in last 8 quarters and he just tore thru a FBS team for 400+ last night. He deserves to start next week. But we dealing with Muss so who knows...

Next week's game is going to set the tone for the rest of the season...BS opener (officially), coming off 1st loss, on the road and vs. a team that can actually BEAT a FBS squad! I'm not a big fan of Muss, but I think next week will really determine what kind of coach he is. He has to shore up the defense...tackling is a step up from flag FB and this is IMO the worst assignment played UND D I've seen since the 80's. We are very sloppy and undisciplined at times. Have to limit the deadball fouls and stupid penalties. The penalty on SDSU's early punt was essentially a TO. Have to try to get the running game going a little bit. Miller has been a complete non-factor so far this season. Not going to win many games getting outrushed 290+ to 50+. But the 4 WRs we put out there in the spread rival what some of the better FBS teams throw out there...and that includes CSU! Let me know if any FCS team can spread you out with 4 better!?!? Probably could use one hand less a couple fingers. So the elephant in the room this week will be who plays QB if we have 2 healthy guys and both are ready to go? My call would be you stick w Marcus to start the game. To say he has pulled his weight in 2 games is an understatement. If UND wins at Sac St., I think they finish top 3 in BS. If not, could be an up and down season in the BS. And to those who keep feeding the 'SU tools who frequent this site...enough already. Until we put a complete product on the field, be quiet! 6-3 vs FBS and a Natty last season leave us know room to question or critizise their FB team(s). Now the LOIC/criminal activity is another matter, but keep that in the Community threads...not here.

Forgot my rolling eyes after moral victory comment.

Lots of positives. Lots of negatives. Bottom line...0-fer vs FBS. Bright side....2nd moral victory in as many years.