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Let's try and remember that coming into this season, nobody expected this to be a win. I've noticed as a game gets closer each week, everyone's hopes get a little higher and then people are crushed and angry when UND gets dominated. Our defense is better, our offense is worse but we still have to keep preseason expectations in mind as we go week to week.

I watched NAU's game vs New Mexico Highlands, a D2 school with 26 drop downs who don't know how to run. NAU's defense gave up some big plays but eventually settled down. Still, their offense struggled mightily for the first part of the game. Could be an interesting matchup for UND.

Gotta pay for $2 million video boards somehow.

Have you talked to UND athletic department?

Yes, they are so at this point, I see no purpose for UND Insider unless your card had been charged for this season, in which UND and Neulion have already upgraded it to the NCHC.tv package.

Kind of? That's like saying your head is kind of shiny

For those unfamiliar with Chromecast, realize it uses your wifi to stream from your computer to the TV so there can be issues with the quality and buffering on that as well.

I get you want someone who is a "respected" source of information. But they'll tell you the exact same thing: Purchasing the team only option through NCHC.tv will give you all of UND's home games, including non-conference (except those aired on CBSSN), all of UND's road games (except those at DU and those airing on CBSSN), and all on-demand content associated with UND. Purchasing the league pass will get you every game played in an NCHC building, including non-conference for every school but DU (and those aired on CBSSN). You will also get on-demand content for all 8 schools. Buying the league pass prior to September 25th for $81.95 will provide you with everything in the second option for just $7 more than the first option. First round NCHC playoff games are also included in a season package.

How long was the defense on the field in the first half? With the offense doing nothing, my guess is the D got tired in the second half.

Nchc.tv includes ALL home games except for those aired on CBSSN. Manitoba, Bemidji home game, Air Force and Providence series are included with your nchc.tv subscription.

That I don't know but my guess is that they'll stay with their previous setup. I know someone asked about HD a page ago. If you're watching on Midco, it will be HD. If you're watching on FCS, it won't be. If you're watching on CBSSN, it will be HD. If you're watching a Und home game via nchc.tv it will be HD.

Fox won't announce anything. UND will announce a new agreement with FCS. I don't want to claim to be all knowing, but when it comes to nchc TV stuff, I have a lot of info. It's never speculation on my part.

While none of it has been announced, it's not speculation. CBSSN is doing 11 regular season games, 6 of them UND. Brad will post the specifics but it's 3 home/3 road games for UND. FCS will likely be announced following official release of CBS schedule.

I have a source.

That always was the plan. Just like UND"s stream last year was via the Midco Broadcast, so will all other schools. They're telling the truth. It's more than ten.

Yes, Root and FSN are regional, however last year the games were restricted to just those channels. With the removal of the exclusivity, games carried on Root and FSN can now be simulcast on FCS, which gets them into homes across the country. I've heard more about the CBSSN schedule. Schlossman will have in depth analysis, but expect to see Und a lot.

The non-exclusivity helps other schools in the conference as well. Fox Sports North is working with UMD and SCSU to televise some of their games this year, which would then be available nationally. Miami is working with the network that has broadcast a few of their games to increase the number of broadcasts, which then can be picked up nationally. DU already has some stuff on Root Sports, along with a few CC games. UNO had one game on CBSSN and it wasn't even against an NCHC opponenet (Michigan). We'll know more when the schedule is released tomorrow but at this point, it benefits half of the schools, if not more.

I agree CBSSN did a great job. Ben, Dave and Shireen have been incredible ambassadors for the conference. However, it's a catch-22 for UND. More CBSSN games means fewer UND games on Fox College Sports. The renegotiating of the exclusivity clause by Josh Fenton and the entire NCHC office will mean most, if not all of UND's home games will be aired on national TV. No it does not. This is in addition to regional/national broadcasts (not including CBSSN). Correct. If you order by September 25th, you get every home game in 7 of the 8 venues for $82 (the cost goes up after the 25th). You're also entered for VIP tickets and hotel to the Frozen Faceoff.

Is this streamed anywhere?

NDSU had to replace their turf after a year too, but cool story, bro

Are these new greens? I see they have nike logos

I'm rolling at a solid 39%. My post numbers may not be the biggest, but apparently people like checking me out.

Every time he mentions the big sky going FBS, I take a shot. With how drunk I've been nonstop for the past month, I'm almost on pace with bizun fans.

Auburn's twitter machine is putting out some nice updates: https://twitter.com/AuburnVB

To be fair, a lot of viking's fans were doing that a few years ago