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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.

We need one stop!

Not lack of support, but not an enabler either. Our D is brutal right now. The pick 6 didn't help but seriously...

Are you Tom Cruise??

Then don't please...

U could tell in handful of plays last week he has got "it"! Going be a beast.

Hope Muss got on the D at half and can coach em up a lil bit this half to give us a shot.

A team w UND's O and SU's D would be a lock for a BS or MVC title.

If UND gets half the D NDSU plays weekly for the rest of the season I like their chances. UND's O is as good as they have had in many many years.

Someone on D needs to channel his inner Eric Schmidt!

Tough to argue w that assessment after what I've seen last 6 quarters.

Pick 6 and a penalty on a punt to give em another TD. Can't do that vs Sioux Falks and expect to win.

My Griz buddy asked me this am what I thought our chances were today. Said UND has to run the ball to keep time of possession close and stay in game. My gut says SDSU 31-23.

Ok Sabin...