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A couple of those are now on their 3rd stop. It is what it is, but not hard to see why they would be upset. Some of the others complaining look like they were probably told they weren't going to play at this level or they didn't fit into the new staff's plans. Looking at their stats where they currently are, that former was probably accurate and the latter happens frequently when there is a coaching change. Other than Rebraca, has any player that left been measurably more successful than they were at UND? Hopefully these players shared their concern with the athletic director on their way out. Because that opinion is the only one that actually matters.

Can't imagine why either of them would have a negative opinion. On the flip side, you also have current and past players "liking" the extension.

As expected by most: Right decision. Timing was important with the portal opening up. Now retain and build off of how the year ended!

Can't even copy and paste from the Herald's article or what?

The quote was that he directed his daughter to do so, secretly. What he knew and when he knew is a different (and fair) argument. The comment about it being taken care of relatively quickly once BB's name was brought in to it seems to lend credence to the theory he wasn't involved and once he was, it was sorted out in very short matter.

Pretty pointed accusation. Have the facts to back that up?

Not to mention short term travel logistics and making sure arenas are available. The tournament is currently very profitable, it would be nice to stay that way. I won't argue the atmosphere in the Betty was awesome when the women won there, but the greater good says this is a very good setup.

Kind of (not) funny that two of the losses in the NCAA tournament have lead to direct changes in NCAA hockey rules: 2017: 2OT loss to Boston. With the new puck possession rule negating offsides, UND would have won that game in the first overtime. Instead a blurry picture was deemed good enough to call offsides. (Not) fun fact: UND had a 59-29 SOG advantage, a 145-67 shot advantage and Boston didn't even have a shot on goal the first overtime. 2021: 5OT loss to Duluth. Michigan decides to ignore Covid protocols and ends up giving Duluth a bye, while UND plays a game the previous night and then runs out of gas in the longest college hockey game by almost a full period. Regionals now have a set off day in-between to help negate any advantage.

There was a lot more to it than on the field performance... And they had boosters willing to put their money where their mouth was. To the tune of almost $18 million.

Anyone with a champions club membership got in free for at least quite a few years. They still only drew a few hundred or less for most games.

Says something about both the staff and QV that he was willing to stick it out here even though things probably didn't go how he hoped after decommitting from ODU. Glad that he's stuck it out. I've heard nothing but great things from him outside of football as well.

Man, that axe you're grinding has got to be getting pretty sharp. But at least you've moved on from some of the other insults.

I mean, those are your opinions right? Because they definitely can't be proven?Something others could call dumb or blatantly false? Or call an uneducated, lazy take? Or even an insanely bad take? Did I get all the adjectives in there? For the record, for 2022, Massey shows UND with a 69% win probability on a neutral court and 76% win probability in Grand Forks. The odds of a 20 point or greater Jamestown win comes out at 2.5%. For 2023, it shows as 72% and 79% with a 7-10 point margin of victory. Which tells me, maybe the first part of your comment is just a bit of hyperbole....

Apparently it doesn't count if they have 40+ games of D1 experience. It takes time to adjust to new roles!

You made it sound like it was a shock that he was a huge, solid piece of NDSU's puzzle because he wasn't "the man" this year. Regardless, not sure how you get boat-raced like that in a championship game with the pieces they did have. Either the comments about how quick they "rebuilt" were pre-mature or ORU is 5 steps above everyone else in the conference.

It is a bit strange. Almost like some people have some sort of emotional attachment to how good they are, perceived or otherwise, and feel the need to make sure others have a high opinion of them. Odd that some are almost taking it personally. Not really my thing either but to see the defense of them is a bit over the top given where it is being discussed. Personally going after a poster who has proven to have great insight, for an opinion that I think others (not on a UND message board) share, is also kind of interesting. Or maybe I'm just reading into things (and teams/conferences) that don't matter too much here.

The coaches didn't think it would be an issue, they had him as preseason all-conference first team. But what do they know?

Closer, but still wasn't it. About 70% gone. Don't disagree that they lost a lot of production, but they had 3 solid building blocks (plus an injured one) that came back. I'd love it if we could just get to that point. They were a mess at the beginning of the season, the coach let the young guys learn on the fly and they are coming together for a nice run at the end of the season. How their OOC was so bad with a couple of the players they had coming back but when you're a low major, I guess the end of the year needs to be the focus.

While they lost a good chunk, it was not 80% or actually even near it. 65% would be more accurate. Returning three key contributors who had almost 130 games of experience, including one who was on the pre-season all-Summit team isn't exactly a rebuild. That doesn't even take into account a 4th guy who's played 50 games, sitting out with an injury this year and helping mentor the young guards. Regardless, having two guys on the roster in their 3rd season who are top 12ish players in the league is a pretty strong position to build from even when you lose a few guys. Also of note, they are 14-16 against D1 competition despite what they were building off of. Should have lost to USD until the Coyotes literally through the game away. Full credit for getting hot twice in one game against SDSU and running them off the court though.

Not saying you are right or wrong but you're ignoring the significant draft capital that King was also taking into account. By his count, it was five 1st or 2nd team All Pros that were taken with picks given up to acquire him. It was about more than just money.

So one is at the 38th percentile and one is at the 45th percentile? Weird way to phrase it, but that would put both below average, assuming that average is the 50% mark? Sounds like they are pretty close to me.

I kind of thought the same thing but I hadn't realize UND was picked 4th in the preseason poll. Jory Nelson also probably had a case as they were picked right behind UND. But it is tough to argue with 18-0 even if that's where you were picked with 90% of the 1st place votes.

Despite that, still a pretty solid chance the Freshman of the Year transfer out after the season. Again. Rohde has been rumored to have a few B1G teams after him.

Only pointing out the two glaring holes in this team could have both been filled by players that were on the roster 24 months ago. Both of who had proved they could make a difference in the league. Wishful thinking more than anything.

Would have been nice this season to have a Rebraca and an Ihenacho to fill those gaps. Two completely different scenarios, but this team is a whole lot different with those two on the roster.