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It is not unusual to have a couple holdovers from the previous staff, he would be the second. Former QB's coaching a different offensive skill position also isn't all that strange, but I see your point of view on it. From what I understand on offensive philosophy, Bubba is looking for more of a balanced, ball control offense, which with how the defense was on the field and continuously gashed last year, isn't a bad thing. And then taken into accoun the WR's UND lost, makes even more sense to not throw it 40 times a game. Not always as exciting as a spread, but can be very fun to watch when you are walking down the field on the other team, eating up the clock.

Tom Miller predicting Luke Knauf as the new OL coach. Current Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach/Recruiting Coordinator at D-II Western New Mexico University. Played at UW from 2003-2006.

Not sure of his current NFL connections other than with Trestman, but I wouldn't be surprised.

They love recycling coaches though. Once you're in, you usually get a handful of chances.

The good student portion of that is the key part since DIII schools don't offer athletic scholarships, as I'm guessing you know by your specific inclusion. Aren't athletic teams at other schools allowed to give out academic scholarships to supplement? I believe there are very specific guidelines to it, but it can be done. Not sure on the exact details though.

Just need that OL coach now.

Great info, very much appreciated (amusing as well). I had heard he had some connection with Coach Ahelegbe, didn't know it was through AAU ball though. Guessing he will enjoy playing with Hooker as well.

Wasn't rumors or secret rumblings, it was discussed as an option in the Herald in October when they bought the building.

The wellness center folks got the donations to build it and had a revenue model to show that it should be self-sufficient. Honest question, do you have data to show that the new wellness center is not self-supporting at this point? Their membership numbers were well ahead of where they projected them. The library on the other hand doesn't have the donations to be built nor will it ever provide a revenue model that will get it anywhere near being self-sufficient. Not saying that a new library or something doesn't need to be done, at the cost of taxpayers, but the library board continues to be disorganized in their plans and information released, not to mention dishonest, whether intentional or not, in some facts/figures they have put out.

Not that we need any more confirmation but Jay Sawvel, the UM Defensive backs coach tweeted this yesterday:

Ha, oops, fixed that. I'm thinking on the same lines as you for the rest of it.

Thinking it is a likely possibility. Very interested in who the OL coach is going to be. Have like the hires so far, hoping that one is another good one.

So with the press release stating the the defensive staff is set, is it safe to assume Bubba will be helping with the secondary and Schmidt will coach ILB's? Open positions are still QB/WR/OL. Two more coaches likely (WR/OL) and Rudolph takes the QB's? HC - Bubba OC - Rudolph RB/Recruiting - Maurice DC - Schmidt DL - Gigli OLB - Schwenzfeier DB - Rodgers ST - Kostich (rumored)

From someone who mentions who he knows and is "friends" with in Grand Forks more than anyone outside of gfhockey, that is pretty funny.

Offers from USC, Nebraska, Utah, CSU, UNI, Drake and UND just a year ago. Tim Miles recruited him at both CSU and NU. Some big names that thought there was something worth pursuing with him. There was a little more to the UofM thing than how simple you are making it from what I have heard, but a scholarship was never on the table for him there right away anyway. They very much wanted him to walk-on this year and earn a scholarship though. Do not know exactly what he is getting from UND, but quite certain they are full on scholarships for this year. Time will tell how he will turn out, but more than happy to have him at UND. Can't teach height and not alot of it to go around, particularly at the low/mid-major level. Not really going out on a limb, but Hooker picking UND last year can be tied to Shanks picking UND to transfer to, though not the only reason of course.

Nice try. Never once said where I thought Kristo would play but I disagreed that he would be stuck in the ECHL. You were quite certain of it:

You also claimed that Kristo would be spending 80%+ of his time in the ECHL and is a long shot to ever play in the NHL. Not a great track record as an elite hockey mind.

These were my exact thoughts.

From his UM profile page:

You never did give a summary on what Bubba said other than what was readily available from a couple twitter accounts.

I'll let gfhockey sum it up since he can provide us some insider insight to some of what Bubba said.

Sounds like St. Clair will be centering Murphy and Chyzyk on the third line tonight. Mitch Mac and Panz not in the lineup tonight but may be tomorrow.

There will be at least one recruit in this weekend per Bubba at the luncheon today. Sounded like whoever it is will be the only one though.

Looks like he was out there at the end, though with how our free throw shooting was in the last few minutes, him at 50% is probably one of the better options. Thanks!

Your cluelessness knows no bounds. Stay classy Mr. Schmidt.