Oxbow6

Have 2 tickets in Section 204 someone can have. I can leave them at will call for you. PM if you want them.

Put aside how anyone feels about Muss as a "coach" and his philosophies on gameday. Anyone at the UNA game when they basically headhunted Braden late with a blatant spear that knocked him out of the game? Anyone see any reaction from Muss in that situation? The demeanor of a HC speaks volumes to the young men he is suppose to be leading. That single situation spoke volumes IMO. I know Bohl a little bit...zero chance he would have handled that situation as Muss did...or didn't.

But this isn't his first year as HC. Minus last year's success vs. a very soft schedule how has this year been really different form all his previous years? I have no doubt he will be here thru his current contract, I just haven't seen anything in his demeanor and coaching style/philosophy that would suggest that next year or the year after are going to be markedly better. We have some good talent, but not really good Big Sky level talent. We need an upgrade in overall talent and we need an upgrade in coaching...Muss is responsible for both those issues.

Exactly...either stack top line or balance out a couple. Hak feels latter is best now. Was very evident tho Rocco would make top line probably a top 3 overall line in college hockey.

Like O'Donnell there? Not so much but based on your analysis he probably is best option if Rocco isn't.

Who then??? Don't think O'Donnell is the answer after last series.

A sauced up Osh and a clueless, in over his head Hammer would even trump the Sweeney classic!

One word...pathetic! Edwards is an embarrassment to the state of Mn. So does that make the Heat too black since only 2 are non-black on a roster of 15?

Rodwell playing like a guy that doesn't want to be a 4th line grinder for the rest of season. If could finish at all, he wouldn't be a 4th liner.

Was at that game...totally agree. But new year and early in the season so who knows?? If UND plays both games like last Friday I like their chances.

Maybe that's why Rocco was easily our most energized player Saturday?!?!

Not sure...young I believe. Probably are 180 lbs already w a 4.8 40 tho.

Heagle is an absolute stud. IMO was easily their best player during SU's run last year. No offense to the 2 corners down south but Heagle is/was the dude. To be able to replace him to injury and not miss a beat says alot.

Trust me on this one...nothing in pipeline even close.

As player/coach...

Let's split the difference between our current clip of 39 a game. I'd take a drop to 26/game in a heartbeat.

NDSU is gona have a shot to win it again due to one thing...it's D. Their offense is average at best IMO but they can run the ball to control the clock most games. Their D is arguably the best in FCS and truly sets them apart. UND used to have a similar formula in the early 2000.

I think the product on the field and the results are a better indication of what's going on with the state of this program compared to what may or may not be being said in the locker room by a coach or players.

Not saying that isn't the case, but Muss then needs to stop with all the other garbage he spews post game after a loss then.

Apathy to mediocrity is in bloom here with this program. The Muss-isms are starting to spread from the top down with this program and take hold unfortunately. That fact that we have been close in a few games and lost seems to soften the blows of getting destroyed by EWU and MSU. Seems coaches, players and fans are becoming "OK" with 5-6 or 6-5 as long as they think and can justify in some small way that this team and program is/are making positive strides. Outside of last year, mediocrity is the new normal under Muss.

Muss on what happened vs. Cats..."Tough to put your finger on it.". Least he got that right. After a 55-10 drubbing, he would need an extra pair of hands to put fingers on all that went wrong.

When Hak moved Rocco w Knight and Kristo late in game and in OT it was a total mismatch with chances all over the place. Reminded me in talent of DOT line to an extent. O'Donnell isn't the answer on that top line.

Just another opportunity for Muss and staff to prove that maybe they can coach and motivate a team.

It won't happen even at 4-7 (unfortunately). Remember we are just a year removed from a Great West crown!!!

Improves has to be a given...no way if can be this atrocious again.