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Vernon Adams is still playing? That's wild. He was an electric factory in college.

There were more than a few on the 0-3 bandwagon and the season being over by now... Exactly. He's now played 12 quarters of football as a starter after not seeing much for meaningful reps since 2020. Letting him work on things, with some of the pressure off, plus the ability to put more things on film are important. Showing teams that stacking the box isn't going to stop the offense will keep things opened up for the stable of RB's we have down the road. It was clear we expected ISU to sell out to stop the run, and with 6-8 guys in the box most of the game, they were doing just that. Very encouraging to see the OC and the offense respond. Having the defense step up the way they did was a nice cherry on top. Now, getting the backups some extra reps to have them game ready the next two weeks should be focus. Get up early and put the game in that spot. Everyone is saying the right things about focusing on the next week and not overlooking anyone, let's hope the execution is there.

UND has shown that propensity, particularly if they are mobile. At least for this instance, I'm going to buy into they dialed back quite a bit of the pressure stuff after they were up 38-0, worked on some basics and other things to try them out in a game situation. Defense has done a lot of good things this year. Two more weeks of having a chance to iron things out until the schedule gets a bit tougher.

Moorhead currently has an OL performing at an all-conference level (after transferring from KF's alma mater), a sophomore starting at DE and a CB on the two deep. Playing favorites based on where someone went to high school is a great way to cause issues. Everyone got the wide open QB competition that was asked for and the OC made the choice, with no preconceived notions of any of the players, that he felt was going to lead to the most success for the team. There were plenty of rumblings that it was going to shake out the way it did. Pretty solid message to the team and future recruits that it doesn't matter where you come from or what your scholarship status is, if you earn it, you'll get that shot. Wish TF nothing but the best. He and his family made what they thought was the best decision for his family. I have a hard time buying that a high school coach is going to do something detrimental to the future of his players but maybe I have more faith in their integrity than others.

So, just to be clear, you are actively advocating for a college to base playing time on where a kid came from and not who earns it? All because it might sway a different recruit down the road. Even if there are other kids from said school already earning plenty of playing time?

You think UND should priorize their depth chart based on Moorhead HS? Anderson and Teiken seem to managing just fine. Hopefully Dixon is able to shine sooner than later. He even stuck around even after the OW stuff. Unless there is something that shows TF didn't get a fair shake and was slighted for no reason, this is a pretty bad take.

Lol. Let the OC who has a completely clean slate pick his own starting QB and somehow that's burning pipelines.

They needed a mid-7 figures extra line item money from the state just to run their university because they can't make their budget work...

I wouldn't say UND has been lights out, but they lost to a top 25 FBS team on the road in a game they were more than respectable in and also knocked off the #4 FCS team in the country. All while breaking in a ton of new starters. Not exactly an easy start to the schedule that other teams have. Again, with a ton of new parts. I think the floor for this team is significantly higher than anyone thought prior to the season. Now they have to check the consistency box, which include rolling off a couple wins in games they should win and heading to Fargo with a 4-1 record.

True but almost half of those yards were on ISU's last two drives when they were down 31-9. ISU will be an interesting challenge with their passing game. I don't think their WR's are better then the first version of ISU that UND played but they going to throw it more and quickly which will help negate UND bringing pressure.

He was less accurate and less mobile during the entirety of camp, plus he's only been in the program for a year so doesn't have as good of handle on things. For those reasons, the new OC, who had no allegiance to any of the QB's, picked someone else.

Not saying I disagree.....but also probably a place to tread somewhat lightly if you want to continue scheduling P4 games in the future. Not sure what the right answer is on this. Not fair regardless of which way you go with it.

The ND Legislature tried suing the NCAA once. Hopefully your attempt goes better!

Pointing out that you continuously repeat the same schtick over and over is a far cry from supporting a coach or "lackadaisical satisfaction with mediocrity" (in fact it literally doesn't have anything to do with it). I'd tell you to keep being you, but we all know that is a guarantee regardless of what happens. Except in person when you have the whole athletic staff in front of you and you choose not to air any grievances of course.

Guessing this probably comes as a shock to anyone who's read your hundreds of posts saying the exact same thing....

Guarantee was less than the bigger schools ($360,000, signed in 2021) but Montana State was also the biggest FCS favorite over an FBS school ever (13.5 points). Heck of a comeback to get the win. Just for reference, UND signed the contract against ISU in 2017 and is getting $550,000.

But the portal is closed and he can't go anywhere until December. And I can't see why it wouldn't be a year of eligibility whether he's on a team or not. Not surprised he (or someone) left, just not seeing how the logistics and timing make sense.

Not sure I understand the thought process in leaving the team. Don't think transferring is an option at the moment. Why drop football (and any possible opportunities that might come up) while you wait to figure out where you're next move is.

I'd say it reflects more on the player than the program. Leave pretty much immediately after someone else being named the starter? Pretty obvious the reasoning. Seems like a pretty short-sided decision given there are no actual proven QB's, but if he wants to look elsewhere, he can do so. Hope he finds what he's looking for, best of luck to him.

Usually "re-opening recruitment" means they already have a better offer in hand. If they are still looking for bigger/better, than it is what it is.

That's what happens when you let people vote on things. You end up with the most generic thing imaginable.

All MVFC his junior year. Walter Payton watch list his senior year. Getting into the top 3 is going to be tough this year with what SDSU NDSU and USD have coming back. I'd take average this year with a look at a big step up next year.

If average is making All-MVFC teams in any capacity and being mentioned for Walter Payton Watch Lists sign me up for that or above average every season!!

They'd claim there is nothing documented that the student body is unhappy having males significantly overrepresented in both opportunities, scholarship dollars and investments into programs when compared to the M/F ratio of said student body. Frankly, they'd probably be right because I don't think people understand how precarious of a position schools using Prong 3 put themselves in if someone was to decide to complain about lack of opportunities. If someone were to complain, it would be pretty interesting to watch them try to defend their position.