Their 4 wins, though, are against HB, Williston, Botno, and GPR. On the other hand, they only lost to Bismarck 3-0. So, as you said, their next 3 games will show whether they're contenders or pretenders.
Welcome to the UND family, Cameron! Look forward to seeing you on the field. You've got some excellent coaches who will help you to succeed both on and off the field.
Well, not exactly. As a basketball coach, I remember about 20 years ago--yes, 20 years ago--we beat our rivals three times in one year; they were a much bigger school than ours and it was the first time that we'd ever beaten them. The next year we were down (we'd lost 4 starters) and they put a 40-some point beatdown on us on our home court ( I think the final score was 80-34) and they were still pressing us in the second half with a 30+ point lead. It was an obvious attempt at a beatdown after we'd beaten them three times the previous season and was a disgraceful display of "sportsmanship." So, not only are these things not forgotten overnight, but I lost a lot of respect for the opposing coach.
Not hard to see why Joe is such a class act: your post shows what a class act you are, as well. Our football program is the better for Joe having been a part of it for 5 years. The example he set by the way that he handled adversity will have a far greater impact on his teammates and coaches than any records that he might have set as a quarterback. If I had had any sons, I would have wanted Joe to be their coach. Thanks for your post. It made my day. May the Lord bless Joe and you and your family.
675 miles one way for my buddy and I. Leaving at 3:00 a.m. Fri. to try to catch the BB games before the hockey game, with a little Red Pepper action in between. The football game will be the highlight of the weekend, though.