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While I agree the Montana punter had quite a leg on him, I think Cameron's style is by design. It doesn't allow for returns and with the way UND tackles, that might not be a bad thing. And if you look at the stat sheet, it would probably surprise you. UND - 5 punts, Yards Per Punt: 42.4, Net Yard Per Punt: 42.4 UM - 9 punts, Yards Per Punt: 43.8, Net Yards Per Punt: 39.3 Neither team returned a punt and UM had two touchbacks. It might have been ugly, but Cameron actually ended up with slightly better numbers.

Was quite a game. Montana was not going to let UND run the ball and UND obliged by going over the middle all day. Would have been better if UND didn't drop a handful of easy catches. Defense had its moments, but made a couple stops at the end when it was necessary. Would have liked to see how this team would have done if Hanson did get hurt the first game and the defense would be even average.

I wasn't there this week to see how it played out, but in the past, Mussman has been very candid in who is in and out of the lineup due to various things (injuries, illness, etc). My guess is he was letting people know who was injured and made an offhanded comment about another senior being out of the line-up due to a suspension. Maybe not the place to do it, but I've appreciated his candor when he talks at the luncheons. Or maybe not. Maybe someone who was there can fill in the whole story.

Haven't proven they can win on the road yet and free throw shooting are the two reasons that pop into my mind. The potential is there, just need some results to back it up.

Yet it is the only one that doesn't give any votes to a UNI team that has yet to win a Division 1 game, so at least it has something right over the other polls.

I've heard Montana is bringing a very large contingent of fans, or at least was planning on it before their season took the same turn ours did. I assume a good amount will still travel. Weather outlook shows another nice fall day which should get people out tailgating beforehand as well.

Of note, San Diego State handled Colorado State 38-14.

Unfortunate that you feel that way, you will be missing out on some very exciting times now that UND is officially a Division 1 school. Most people will continue to wear Sioux gear but will support all the athletic programs at UND. The University of North Dakota is the one thing that has forever remained constant. The Fighting Sioux name and logo is only a part of the long history and tradition of the University of North Dakota and its athletic department.

Dean Blais isn't coming back.

Her mind would implode if she walked around Spirt Lake. People aren't going to quit wearing Sioux gear anytime soon. But as time moves on, particularly when UND picks a new mascot, you will see a slow transition. There will always be Sioux gear around though and people shouldn't have a problem with that. It is a large part of UND's history and tradition, but people need to remember that it is only a part of it and not all of it.

You obviously didn't get the memo, when NDSU loses to UND, it is because NDSU's teams are terrible. UND's are terrible as well, they just happened to be a little less terrible that given night. Should have learned that from basketball last year.

His high school track results verify that he has the speed (10.82 100m dash, two-time 110M hurdle champ in top division), just wondering why he hasn't put it together to get a shot on the field.

Wonder if Casey Young will get a chance and use it to step up? Be nice to see some good use of that size and speed he showed in high school.

But Portland State had the lead three separate times early in the game against them and they didn't fold against San Diego State after getting down a few scores early. No doubt about it though, the defense needs someone to step up and be a leader.

Or Montana scoring 40 straight on SDSU in the playoffs a few years back...

Not discounting that it couldn't be done. It was this part that had me questioning it: Hakstol and Mussman are at slightly different points in their coaching careers as well.

I would assume it is part of a home and home. Doubt USD would pay the money amount of money it would cost to bring UND in for a single home game. Wonder if the return game has been scheduled or is TBD? 2015 makes sense as the only OOC game scheduled is at Wyoming.

What kind of logic do you use that makes you think Mussman would bring in a guy to take over his job, particularly one that is 5 years older than him?

Because of the actions of 15 people, of which 10 are current NDSU players and 3 are former players, no one gets to vote on the two issues they were hired to help gather signatures for. I didn't see the judge siding with anyone. I saw 10 current NDSU players plead guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor of Election Offense.

Front page of msn.com along with it being a trending story on foxsports.com. Fox Sports was even kind enough to put up a perp walk picture.

Like a fake punt?

So they shouldn't be suspended because the media said they should and they would be empowered or they shouldn't be suspended because you don't think the offense was worthy of one? As a lawyer, I would think your views on forgery/fraud would be a little more strict, regardless of intent.

The majority (not all) that I saw from NDSU fans was one of three responses: 1)Not a big deal 2)More facts will come out, the employer is at fault 3)It will be pled down to a lesser charge Turns out none of those ended up being all that accurate. The punishment (from the courts) they got was in line with what most people on this board assumed was fair. The issue is that Bohl and GT are now the ones who have egg on their face from downplaying this since all 10 pled guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor. They had their day in court, unlike Jemison. They are now guilty by their own admittance. Very curious what Bohl has to say in his press conference now that he can't punt this down the road.

I've been critical of them in the past but believed they have stepped up. Just curious on your response to the first of the green team's post:

Keeping assignments on defense for UND will be the key to the game. It won't take much for the pitch guy to hit the corner or the QB to cut it up if someone doesn't stick to their assignment. NDSU's defensive game plan and execution against Georgia Southern last year is a pretty good model of how to defend a triple option team. Couple that with UND's suddenly explosive offense and you have a recipe for a solid win for the home team.