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  1. In what role? About day to day operations? Absolutely not. Input on staff hires? Minimal at best, short of clearing them. Keep your hands clean, otherwise you make it an issue when there are issues.
  2. jdub27

    FCS Playoffs

    They literally did this exact thing last year with SIU/USD going into NDSU. I do appreciate trying to figure out what they did and who knows what they were actually thinking (and not thinking). I don't think anyone is necessarily upset with the match-up against Weber (though an easier draw would obviously be preferable), that is just the nature of fewer western teams and regionalization being mandated. I think the majority of the venom is that they openly went against the standard that has been applied since forever (highest bid hosts, full stop). And then tried to justify while also handing Montana a home game and ignoring the same reasoning. They should just admit how the process played out and they deviated from every precedent prior to this year. Quite changing the rules without explaining that is what you're doing. On top of that, UND AD/athletic department ends up getting thrown under the bus by everyone under the sun because it looks like they cheaped out when they absolutely didn't.
  3. That's not how yo utake a guy down if you think the play isn't over....
  4. Eh I disagree with the first part but agree with the second part. That usually gets called and there was at least one flag thrown on it. That being said, if they would have called the one later where NDSU's left tackle looked like he was in some sort of acting class, reacting like a sniper took him out, after getting bumped into after a play, I probably would have a stronger opinion.
  5. jdub27

    FCS Playoffs

    From comments in the Montana AD's interview, sounds like it was down to Montana and Chattanooga for the last spot.
  6. jdub27

    FCS Playoffs

    Probably would have if they would have bothered to put a bid in. This was negotiated before the matchup was even set. Regionalization isn't about spreading games out, its about reducing travel costs and making them bus rides if possible.
  7. jdub27

    FCS Playoffs

    Regionalization (one of the rules they did follow) is why our game funnels into Montana St. Since they didn't get the 8 seed, and bye/home game, they were effectively the 9 seed and were handed a home game. Weird how they aren't traveling to SEMO then. Since you know, performance and all that.
  8. jdub27

    FCS Playoffs

    Someone tell Dom there is no 9 seed. It is in the manual that the committee was supposed to follow. There are only 8. And I'd be curious what "close enough" means in his book.
  9. jdub27

    FCS Playoffs

    I was surprised when I heard it as well. Then upset because the committee had zero plan in disclosing it but word started leaking out yesterday. UND will have zero recourse and basically was hung out to dry by their conference representative, who conveniently won't communicate with anyone on the matter.
  10. jdub27

    FCS Playoffs

    None of that logic was used. You are giving them way too much credit. They appeased the east coast reps by giving HC the #8 seed and tried to make up for it by guaranteeing Weber a home game despite a lower bid, something that has never been done.
  11. jdub27

    FCS Playoffs

    Agreed. Get it out in the open. Maybe it didn't happen, but I find it a bit odd that UND's AD went on the radio this morning and say he thinks it did. That is a pretty bold thing to throw out there on a hunch given that the committee is made up of his peers.
  12. Washington St.
  13. jdub27

    FCS Playoffs

    No, the MVFC does not kick in any money. And that was something that hadn't been done before. If the committee decides to award a home game to a team regardless of bid, then how exactly would you propose to combat that? Earning a seed is the obvious answer but that isn't going to happen every year (or be awarded even if deserved I guess). If UND puts out a bid that beats everyone (outside of Montana) and still doesn't get selected, what can they actually do? Absolutely get the frustration. But if what everyone is reading between the lines on is close to accurate, there is some real BS going on with the committee.
  14. jdub27

    FCS Playoffs

    Nicholls got a bunch of money from the conference that they previous hadn't and their bid was significantly beyond what they would historically bid. That was bad luck. UND's bid was more than competitive. Despite that, everyone understands the importance of a home game. Which is why UND likely had the 2nd highest bid this time around. The problem is "other criteria" is out of anyone's hands when its a group of AD's making a room and have no one to answer. Guidelines are tossed out the window. Like what if the committee didn't want to have 5 western teams seeded (MVFC/Big Sky) but decided that to offset that, they'd just make sure the team who probably deserved to be seeded got a home game in the first round?
  15. jdub27

    FCS Playoffs

    6 figures over the minimum bid. Montana (who shouldn't have even made it) and maybe Idaho are the only ones who would have historically beat it (assuming Idaho is showing they are serious about FCS). Not sure how/why Weber went all in, but another draw where UND is in the top 3-4 of all first round bids and ends up in the road because there are no teams in the West. Absolutely sucks. Would have been ideal to get an NEC team and funnel into SDSU but instead they get sent west.
  16. jdub27

    Polls

    Third highest bid out of 16 first round teams last time. They also changed the rules on hosting after the tent city embarrassment.
  17. This won't get the love it deserves.
  18. -If it SOS considered at all, UND should be fine (and they are on record saying it is). Should end at #2 in the country. -They are taking into account if teams were ranked when you played/beat them. #24 UNI and #7 MSU are good wins there. -Wins against teams under consideration: YSU and ACU help there. -Stats Poll, UND is up to #16. Finally cracked the Coach's Poll so that's at least not a mark against UND. -The MVFC is the top rated conference by Sagarin. Assuming tomorrow doesn't go UND's way, I'm not sure how you possibly end up with 2 seeded teams and no one else? -And I think UND is a legitimate contender for a seed if they win tomorrow. How are the options a)being seeded or b)not making it. That doesn't add up to me. -Not sure who is in the room advocating for UND. Larsen from NDSU actually has a lot of incentive as, if they win tomorrow, UND would be the highest win on their schedule. They are obviously looking to be a #4 or better. Montana's AD could be indirectly fighting for his own team as a bubble candidate, so that's not great. Selection Committee Patriot League - Bucknell AD Jermaine Truax Pioneer Football League -Drake AD Brian Hardin Big South Conference - Robert Morris AD Chris King Big Sky Conference - Montana AD Kent Haslam Southern Conference - Chattanooga AD Mark Wharton Missouri Valley Football Conference - North Dakota State AD Matt Larsen Colonial Athletic Association - Stony Brook AD Shawn Heilbron Southland Conference - Houston Christian AD Steve Moniaci Ohio Valley Conference - Eastern Illinois AD Tom Michael Northeast Conference - CCSU AD Thomas Pincince ASUN-WAC - Eastern Kentucky AD Matt Roan
  19. 11 in the game, which would have been to 20% of D1 last year. Good win for a young team. Balked through some tough stretches.
  20. What do you mean left? He's sticking around to be a tenured professor, teaching Modern College Presidency and also History of Higher Education.
  21. Blame Lindenwood.
  22. jdub27

    Polls

    While I understand that those on the committee must leave the room when their team is being discussed, not a huge fan of Montana's AD being on the committee. They've played their tough games close but their wins have come over teams with records of 2-8, 1-9, 1-9, 4-6, 2-8, 3-7, 4-6 with South Dakota being their best win. If they win the Brawl on Saturday, they should obviously be in. If they lose, I don't see how their resume is any better than UND's, unless style points in quality losses is back in play (and maybe both have a case to be in).
  23. Wait, I thought we didn't want to play that many??
  24. And then they get here and aren't what you expected? Then what? There's a reason a lot of those kids are in the portal. I'm not saying that transfers can't work out, UND has plenty of success (and failures) with it. But it isn't guaranteed to fix the problems and can end up with even more.
  25. Size-wise? Yes. Skillset? No. I don't think Williams can come out of the backfield or line up in different spots like Luepke can. Wasn't Williams banged up earlier in the year as well? He's gotten between 9-13 carries 4 of the last 5 games after only getting 2-5 the first 5 games. Can he handle a full game worth of carries as the lead back? He had a few with 15-18 touches last year.
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