jdub27

So wait, UND doesn't (yet) have facilities that are on par with Fargo, Brookings or Boise, yet the staff should all be fired because we lost to two of the three and haven't beat the other one in quite a while? UND literally two calendar years ago had a locker room that was on the brink of being condemned. And they still don't have the new permanent ones done at the moment.

People are lauding the same guy all of you would have ran out of town years ago? 16-21 at WIU with one winning season out of three. 35-43 at USD with two winning seasons out of seven?

Despite what you think, they are already beyond that. That being said, I look forward to the day that the are the favorite in every game in the schedule and have continued to make beyond that. Recognizing that and what they are doing to improve is a lot more helpful than continously being critical and negative towards the program. But you're going to continue to do what you do.

So roughly the same record as roughly 99% of FCS teams would have? Not saying UND couldn't or shouldn't have won at least some of those games but to pretend that the average occurrence of it should be different is a bit silly. And the NDSU game was sold out at the Alerus. Also interesting to see how the record changes when you drop it to 10k. I guess those extra 2k+ make the difference? (and completely aware in most cases it is significantly more than that number, just pointing out you picked an arbitrary number that only includes games on the road either at higher level opponents or some of the toughest places to play within the division).

What's the sample size on that? A few FBS games, a few in the Fargodome and maybe one at WaGriz? Pretty high imaginary bar you're setting.

Massey has it almost double that. Would expect that to be reflected in the line.

61.5% And 63.3% of student-athletes opportunities (unduplicated)

Announcement of the public portion of the new comprehensive fundraising campaign, Forever UND. The last one, UND Spirit, wrapped up in 2013.

Only thing they have going for them is that they cater to slightly different demographics and are nowhere near each other. Real Good Cookies seems to be doing OK, wonder how they will fit into it all.

Significant difference between a tunnel walk and having the team running around the Conference Center and up in the stands. One is logical. The other, well not so much.

Hear me out: What if they did it through half of the parking lot and spent time engaging kids/fans? Maybe include the bank or cheerleaders? Bet that would get a great reaction. But maybe do it a little earlier so the the players can focus on the game.

Again, trying to pretend you know exactly what the probabilities and possibilities might be if UND can't beat the #1 team in FCS and the MWC favorite on the road and the #2 team in FCS at home all in a span of 4 games in the front half of the season is laughable. Not sure how many teams in the country at the FCS or even G5 level manage to go 3-0 or 2-1 in that stretch. Yet you claim there are major problems if they can't accomplish it, no ifs, ands or buts about it. No one is saying it can't be done, but most people also realize there is a lot of season left regardless of what happens in that short stretch. I also see the brain trust is banding together, the point made must not be too far off. Pretty cute though.

And you're already predicting how the season will end based on games played in the front half of the schedule. Things aren't as clear cut, black and white as you want to make them. That isn't how football, sports or life works. But you've set yourself up nicely for a few months of being worked up and ranting about anything and everything if UND can't win 2 of 3 games where Massey currently has them at 15%, 17% and 28% to win.

Where was it disclosed that Bubba was the one who changed the pregame entrance? Guessing the inflatable helmet wasn't a good fit with the pyrotechnics they announced they were adding this year in the 2023 "Improvements" release.

Could you imagine the complaining about the coaches and players not being focused and ready when they come out flat in the first quarter because they were distracted by trying to nail this epic performance art?

Who said the throw was perfect? It got the job done though, right over the d-backs. The whole point is Wes was never streaking down the field wide open like you said. Tommy had time (nice job OL), waited for his read, got it and threw the ball when he had it. Wes was running right at the safety until he broke up to come at Bo and leave Wes that open. Sounds like it was a well designed play that was going to have two options depending on what choice the safety made. If he throws it earlier, the safety is still in position to break it up. There are other Qb's who have stronger arms. But most of them aren't going to make the read, have the patience to let out develop or have the accuracy to put it in a catchable spot.

He wasn't running free, the safety came up as Bo came across his face and Wes kept running to get behind him. Bo was 10ish yards from him when he caught it. Could the throw have been further? Yes. Was Wes streaking with everyone beat the whole play? Absolutely not.

Or more likely, Homecoming on 10/7.

No real disagreement but Nebraska did everything in their power to keep the throws short. It obviously worked. That being said, the overall stat line is still a QB rating of over 100. Plenty of other games have been won with worse stats. Singling that out and saying it was the reason UND lost that game is just another level to the bit.

You literally posted a stat line and proclaimed that was why UND lost a specific game. Now you are proceeding to proclaim stats don't tell the whole story. Not sure I'm following your logic, but I'm assuming that one actually tracks with the stats.

Guess what game this similar stat line is from?

Resistance to what? I spoke to someone from UND and also the Alerus Center and both were looking for feedback on what was working and what needed to be improved. They want to make it the best they can. Just because they don't implement 100% of your ideas doesn't mean they don't care.

Don't think you need to go that high to get your answer but the answer is both. UND moved back to the MVCF for, among other reasons, regularly have regional rivals on the schedule as it clearly drives attendance. Plus, the team has been performing better. Both are helping attendance trend in the right direction. More than one thing can be true. Kind of like someone who can have valid points and continously also spend their time trolling and trying to detract from others trying to have actual discussions. Hypothetically of course.

Why can't it be both?

Also managed to keep his back-up on campus the last few years (who flipped from his Old Dominion commitment), find a role for him and has created a pretty impressive QB room both on and off the field.