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Team played their worst game of the year with issues that haven't popped up this season in all 3 phases, lost the turnover battle by 3 and still had two chances at the end to win the game. Clean up the penalties (which were hugely uncharacteristic based on the first 8 games), take care of the ball and the rest will take care of itself. Time to rebound and make a statement that it was a fluke.

In what world are Denver and St. Thomas in the same part of the country?

I agree with all of this. But I also see why it would have needed some seismic shift in something outside of anyone's control to make it anywhere near worthwhile for all the programs that aren't Summit/MVFC or Summit/NCHC. It wasn't like anyone who had membership in two (or three) of those entities had the political capital to force the issue, nor could they have threatened to go elsewhere.

Half the MVFC teams have no interest (why give a conference they aren't part of for their Olympic sports more control) and the NCHC is profitable and the majority of the teams wouldn't see any benefit. Not sure how you convince the teams against it to change their minds to do something that doesn't benefit them.

Lowest rated G5 (G6?) conference and below the MVFC. Their top team would be 4th in the MVFC per Sagarin ratings. MoSt slots right between SIU and ISUred. Somewhat checks out based on past history.

I haven't agreed with any assessment that CW has been a starting level QB in the NFL (which is an obviously high bar) since he got hurt early in his career but he's tough as nails and showed real leadership playing through immense pain to protect younger players. That's true leadership and reinforces that he is a great human being.

Yes, weekends are full. Worst case, you can grab a few seats at the bar but if you want a table, I'd definitely call ahead.

McCarthy was the emergency QB. Meaning he couldn't come into the game unless both Wentz and Brosmer weren't able to play. If he was the emergency QB, then he wasn't ruled out for the game and if he had to, could have went into the game (again, assuming both other QB's are injured). Emergency QB doesn't count against the gameday roster. He was obviously medically cleared, however that doesn't mean anything other than he could be eligible to play in the game unless absolutely necessary. KOC stated Wentz told him he could keep going and he didn't want to put Brosmer into that situation. Again, kudos to Wentz to gut it out and also do what he could to protect a rookie QB. KOC could have overridden Wentz's wishes and chose not to. It is more than fair to question that decision, however "investigating" it isn't even a thing. What exactly are you investigating? He was off the 4 game IR. He was the emergency QB.

KOC didn't put Wentz in a spot he wasn't OK with. He was going to need surgery at some point regardless of what happened after the initial injury. Credit to him for doing everything he could to protect some younger players and play to the best of his abilities.

JJ had nothing to do with it for the last game. KOC said after the game the left CW in to protect Brosmer and not put him in a bad spot. Didn't know the extent he was hurt. A lot of blame to go around to the coaches, medical staff and player. Was tough to watch.

JJ couldn't have come into the game unless Brosmer also got hurt.

The guy that won a title in his first year? I'd take that start...

Looks just like the Cubs "W" flag with the "W" being green.

Then they need to get better with route running and blocking. I believe Isaac was asked directly about this the last week or two and he was pretty clear on what some of the younger guys need to do to get on the field more. Potential is definitely there and there are some things built directly for them, but if you lean too heavily on that, the offense becomes quickly predictable based on who's on the field.

No disagreement on that at all.

Definitely a possibility. But it was there at least by yesterday when I looked at it, so not sure I buy it. Maybe some people aren't good at technology and always looking for something to complain about? Was fine but hearing about it, but that whole getting other people to engage throws a wrench in that.

Box score has been there for at least a day or two. https://fightinghawks.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2025-26/jamestown-exh-/boxscore/14285

It seems to be what Schmidt is thinking. Also a bonus that playoff games don't count towards the 4 games anymore, though Z would hopefully be back by then.

Langama can play in 3 more games left to keep his red-shirt. Depending on Z's timeline, save him for the 3 Dakota schools. Shouldn't need him for ISU-B or Murray St.

Give it a few weeks. 2 (if they want to put something on tape) or 3 (if they have something they think will cause serious matchup issues) to be specific.

Other than FG kicking, I don't think there is a special teams area that isn't performing at a level that warrants complaining.

I don't think anyone has defended the FG (lack of) execution this year. It needs to be figured out from all aspects. UND was T-3 last year in FG% in the conference with the same guy. I doubt he forgot how to kick. Someone else brought up how bad the XP's have been the last few years and that part is just blatantly wrong

Very interested to see the actual breakdown of numbers. Guessing plenty of those online students are on campus at different points during the semester.

2017 - 30/33 2018 - 35/38 2019 - 35/38 2020 - 26/29 2021 - 31/31 2022 - 45/45 2023 - 43/45 2024 - 44/45 2025 - 25/26 2017-2020, missing 3 a year is below where anyone would want to see. Since the spring Covid season, UND is hitting XP's at 98% clip. I don't think that is an issue. That's about as automatic as you are going to find. Agree that FG's from 40 and in need to be way more consistent.

Would agree on the FG kicking needing to be more consistent, particularly this year and especially from a shorter distance. But blanket comparisons are tough on those unless you start breaking it down by distance and then get into the wider hash's for college, etc. They do need to figure it out as it helps with a true risk/reward scenario when you are comfortable the 3 points are almost automatic if you don't go for a 4th down conversion. The only reason XP's came up was because it was specifically mentioned that UND has been lacking in that the last 3-4 seasons. Averaging 1 miss a year doesn't seem to fit that narrative. 100% would be great. Reid. The guy you specifically stated issues started after he left. Super nice guy as well. Met him a time or two after he had graduated.