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They don’t appear to be to my eye, not quite the push we’ve gotten in the run game. In pass protection it’s hard to say for sure because we’ve had such mobile QB’s up until this year to make up for any weaknesses across the o line in pass coverage.

18/44=40% 60% of two deep is underclassmen

I think it’s fair to say he had much more raw talent.

But not as a sophomore, that’s what you’re missing. Wentz went down his senior year and I don’t recall when Jensen got hurt or if he did even.

Many would argue Wilson would have beat him out or they would have split time.

Again, distorting facts. Wentz didn’t start until he was a junior so the timeline is pushed back on the next recruit. If stick goes down his sophomore year, Lance isn’t there to come in. a guy you were counting on for 2-3 more seasons leaving early, leaves any team at the FCS level with limited options.

Who knows, hard to judge when you play a single game in October with nothing leading up to it.

Of course they have other players and more recruits. Stop pretending as if UND hockey and NDSU football have the same history of guys leaving early. There is no comparison to the two programs in that regard. Its a poor analogy and you know it.

UND plans for it because it has always happened. This is brand new and unexpected for these coaches and couldn’t have been planned for

It’s not 2 it’s 4. LT, QB, RB and WR 1/2

I think it’s important to point out that though NDSU has not looked particularly great in their wins this year and the tough part of the schedule is still to come, they are still 3-1 with a chance to beat the undefeated #2 team in the nation this weekend and put themselves in the drivers seat for winning the toughest conference in the country and the autobid. So sure, they are missing some guys, but with a win this weekend they are exactly where they want to be. Some added fun and meaning to this weekends game.

I will always hesitate to judge a guy I’ve never met and I’m also biased because he happens to coach the team I cheer for. That said, I’ve said since he was hired that his demeanor and language is much more that of a coordinator than a head coach. He seems to make decisions based on emotion rather than logic and is too forthcoming with information in the media. Klieman I believe had what I would consider to be my prototypical personality for a head coach so maybe it’s just the contrast between Klieman and Entz that makes Entz come across as immature at times, but who knows. Overall, for me, the jury is still out on Entz. But I believe that he would benefit greatly from taking some lessons on in game decision making and media from Klieman.

The running back thing makes me wonder too, I don’t know any details. Some NDSU fans are idiots, what can I say?

It doesn’t matter about experience in this context, only that they are the starter for a reason. If you take away the best player at three key positions, it makes things challenging is all I’m saying. If any team in the country lost their QB, best or second best receiver and their best running back, they would expect a major drop off. Correct?

Yes it did

Why are most here confusing a conversation about reality with people making excuses? Has NDSU looked as good as this year as it has in years past? Clearly no, so people are describing why that may be. When a top 10 pick moves on early, you almost certainly are going to be hamstrung a bit at that position. When you graduate your top 2 running backs and the guy you were counting on to take the torch goes down for the year, you are going to have to lean on some inexperienced guys. I’m not sure whats happening with Sproles, but he was going to be a big part of the offense this year, #1/#2 receiver. These aren’t excuses, these are reality. If Maag and Schuster and Weah weren’t playing for UND would you guys be 4-0?

The perception that NDSU is young/inexperienced I think is coming from the QB position. Trey leaving put NDSU in a tough spot, they were expecting to have him starting the next couple of seasons. If Trey is there and Sproles(from a recruiting cycle, both were expected to be there this year)would be there I’m not sure the perception of inexperience would be there. edit: add in the Seth Wilson injury Stuff happens, not saying ndsu is some sort of victim here, I just wouldn’t put it on recruiting misses

Red river anything is out, as Texas and Oklahoma have that. Won’t even address the second one Third one might be onto something, King of the plains or prairie

Seems pretty obvious he was going for a rhyme. 94 and war.

That back shoulder throw was actually from Miller. Zeb clearly showed something in practice that made him the starter, I doubt they are going to write him off completely, especially if Miller struggles. Lots of question marks for NDSU heading into the rest of the season. I’m actually really enjoying the uncertainty this year. First season in about 7 years that I’ve actually been paying close attention because there is a feeling we may actually lose that didn’t exist in the past few years. Not intending to sound arrogant, just stating the odd reality of being bored when the outcome seems predetermined

I agree. Miller needs to learn that ASAP or his season won’t last long. I think every QB needs that lesson as they move from HS to college and then again from college to NFL. Those hits are so much harder as you move up each level, can’t get away with trying to truck linebackers and safeties in college like you can as a stud HS quarterback.

Bison fans won’t fail to admit that UND has a solid defense. I’ve said it here, I’ve read it on Bisonville, every analysis of the game I’ve seen mentions UND’s defense as a strength.

Miller, though inexperienced, fits the mold of the successful NDSU QB’s. Extremely limited sample size obviously, but he also seems to have a bit more “gamer” in him. Making things happen when a play breaks down and you have to move on from option A.

Been a minute since you put on shoulder pads and a helmet? Raising your arms over your head off to the side like that is impossible. To get your arms up high you have to move your arms forward first.

I agree, if NDSU’s offense can somehow get something going it should be a close matchup. I’m hopeful that the NDSU pride will finally show up this week, but we’ll see. My heart tells me NDSU 24-17, but my head says different. We’ll see. 10%-NDSU wins big(14 or more) 30%-NDSU wins a close game 35%-UND wins a close game 25%-UND wins big(14 or more)