jdub27

I wouldn't put too much stock in that number considering how inexact athletic department budget reporting is across the board. Also would be surprised if that wasn't mainly due to a one time $1 million expense for the new turf.

Based on what, your inflated opinion of teams that were on NDSU's schedule? How would Ferris State have done against SDSU?

Meh. Both coaching staffs have a lot to prove and obviously NDSU's staff is starting from a much better spot, but that also means less room for error. Neither of the new head coaches has a stellar record as a head coach (23-22 for Bubba, 3-7 for Klieman, both at a lower level). UND's new OC has spent many years as an OC and HC, calling the plays for alot of that, but never above the D-II level. NDSU's new OC is apparently a great recruiter and young, but has never been an offensive coordinator or called plays. Same for UND's new DC. NDSU's new DC has a little experience in the same position at both WIU and UNI. Not sure any of that means a whole lot, but it is what it is.

Looks like there will be a lot of Patrick Sharp with Shuags next year and I don't think that is a bad thing. Wish Sparks would have given it one more year to get his chance and prove himself on the field but if he did just get engaged and I believe has a baby, understandable. Best of luck to him.

Correlation does not imply causation.

I'm hoping he does, his recruiting connections in Illinois have been very good.

Paul Rudolph was named OC on Thursday.

From what I have heard, there was virtually no chance of Dale applying, open record laws or not.

Benton isn't in the game for what he brings to the table on offense.

Divulging what information? That a head coach who had already lost his two coordinators tried to offer the heir apparent to the DC job more money and a better title? Real great detective work there Sherlock. Has Bubba decided on an OC yet or haven't your sources got back to you on that one?

My hope is that Bubba and company will be recruiting a slightly different footprint with ND/Minn/Wisc while keeping a presence in Illinois. SIU's roster consists of 0/1/3 players respectively from those first three states.

I'm guessing Dale is offering him quite a bit to keep him on board.

Winter break and frigid weather doesn't help matters either.

The NCAA will force them to play in the playoffs before GT ever signs a home/home contract on the dotted line.

I don't disagree with some of what you said, but my point was that you seem to be more incredibly more focused on the part of the equation that involves NDSU failing and not the part that is UND succeeding. UND can and will rebuild in to a very good team regardless of what happens in Fargo.

Where was/when was this said? Any links?

Looks like DJ Davis committed to UNC. Wiki says he was a player of interest for UND and UNC was his only offer.

I know you live in Fargo and have to deal with the FU faithful more than most, but you seemed more concerned about them failing then UND rebuilding.

You hear that Tim Gordon? Playing time from day 1.

Kind of what I though as well, but you'd think they'd at least still put a guy or two down low to at least give some token pressure on the rebound. Don't remember seeing a team do that consistently throughout a game.

Some quick thoughts on the game last night: -Was nice to see Jones yank a couple players out of the line-up immediately after a dumb play regardless of who they were (Huff twice and Hooker once among a few others). After the UNC game, someone said that they thought Coach Ahelegbe was in charge of subsitutions. I watched last night and he may be in charge of some rotational stuff, but it was Jones who immediately looked down the bench to put someone in multiple times. -Nash was more athletic than anyone they had, needs to drive instead of taking outside shots -Defense showed flashes and then looked terrible next time down the court -Same with the zone offense -The drive and dish by Huff at the end of the game has been being set up for 3 1/2 years now, was a great play -Can't believe Webb hit that shot at the end with the shot clock running down Haven't seen any of SUU's other games this year, but they looked better than an 0-8 team. Somewhat concerning because it seems we played down to their level. Having a hard time comprehending how UND can play at a high level against teams like Wisconsin and NDSU, with good ball movement and using their athleticism, and then look like that against a team they should run out of the gym. That being said, very much needed win. Anyone have any idea why when SUU shoots free throws, they had 4 guys back, leaving only the shooter to get the rebound against 4 UND guy, basically conceding any rebound on a miss?

Hopefully the boys can get some kinks straightened out tonight and get something rolling now that the calendar has flipped. Looking at SUU's schedule, they are 0-8 against D-1 teams with their closest game being 15 points. Though at this point, they could look at our schedule and it doesn't look that much better.

Good to hear. Was starting to get a little concerned. Get him and Bubba out to do whatever recruiting they can, just over a month until signing day and still some gems out there.

Considering it is a publicly owned facility paid for with taxpayer dollars, as is the Alerus, I would have to agree.

Getting the feeling that Carr is going to stick around. Has the potential to be an absolute beast in the return game and in the slot.