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Recruiting behind KS was a huge issue. He was handcuffed and restrained from bein able to use his athleticism because if he went down, there wasn't a back-up plan. There's a reason a transfer was brought in to replace him after he graduated. TS is a more accurate passer and more careful with the ball than KS was. But let's also remember TS is finally an upper-classman. Let's see what he can do now that he has a few years under his belt.

It is something they have continually worked on with him. One of his biggest plusses is that he doesn't make mistakes and lives to play another down. They are working on finding that happy medium that sometimes its OK to throw into tighter coverage (need to put it where only your WR has a chance at it) and sometimes its OK to tuck it and get 3-7 yards (just be smart about it and don't take a big hit).

I'd feel a lot better about that if they already had a QB commit.....which they don't. They've put out offers to 5 other QB's, all of who had committed elsewhere so it doesn't even look like they have anyone in their pipeline. Not ideal.

Big of you to admit your statement wasn't even close to accurate. Keep putting lipstick on that pig though.

As long as both QB's understand what's going on and are bought in to what it means for each of them, I think it can.

Unfortunately the bandwagon in Fargo hasn't gotten quite a bit heavier.

Name 1. Seriously..... Rivals - #21 24/7 - #22 ESPN - #25 On3 - #30 Pro Football Network - #35 Perfect Game - #40

Not sure on talent but there was a significant focus on athleticism. Both the head and assistant coach know what is needed to compete. Looking forward to what they are able to do.

I believe all of them should be here. I think the final piece was confirmed last week.

You act like he has a personal vendetta against CW, when he's actually just honest about his time on the roster in Indy. If it was personal he wouldn't be giving him compliments (from the same article).

Random injury during practice. Not sure on exact timeline but he'll be good to go soon enough.

Knocking a guy for getting hurt while defending Wentz is some next level irony.

UND 2-5 in one score games with those losses being to the #1, #5, #14, #17 and #20 teams. They were tied or in the lead in the 4th quarter in 3 of those games and . The only other loss was to an 11-3 MWC team where things just unraveled after getting out to a hot start. I don't think anyone doubts that they need to show they can win close games, but its not like they were embarrassed off the field all season. And I agree that your record is what ultimately matters, but Sagarin had UND at 15 and Massey at 14 to end the season. Now just need to get the actual W's to back it up because clearly UND isn't getting the UNI treatment in the polls.

Exhibition games are meant to work on a few things and get some of the end of the bench guys some extra minutes. They are making sure that happens by scheduling how they are.

I didn't know much about Red Wilson but I kept seeing his name pop up in Miller's article. From a smaller town in Georgia, went to a non-scholarship JuCo in Virginia, MN (Mesabi Range) and played two years (no season in 2020/21 due CoVid. His highlight video is pretty fun to watch. Makes it until after the 3 minute mark before he gets tackled. Could be a very legit weapon out of the slot and possibly as a punt returner if they don't want to put Skokna back there. I can see how he's standing out in practice with quickness like that. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13052360/6179d607688eb308d0a9a77d

Not to speak poorly of those no longer with us, but it was public knowledge that they were interviewing the Big12 (and on the short list) at that point in time so it wasn't that far of a stretch to see it happening. https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2016/9/16/12919300/houston-cougars-big-12-expansion-conference-realignment-cincinnati

Shhhhh. You're ruining the conspiracy theory....

You mean UND is going to continue to advertise during UND events? Exactly like NDSU does? I'm shocked! But they are a non-profit, so feel free to check their financials to blow the lid off this one.

NDSU sold their entire packsge to Learfield. The situations are not apples to apples. UND also traded some monetary value for some of the investments and additional coverage. The value far exceeds 4 years/$2 million.

Ah man, at least include the part where your other radio host/play by play guy threw a fit because he didn't get the job and quit!

LMAO. Almost had this one right.

It's not a UND thing, its an industry thing and isn't much different than pretty much anywhere. Entry level jobs (coaching or sports marketing) are basically foot-in-the door, stepping stone jobs. Show up, prove what you can do and you'll be rewarded with a promotion or a better job elsewhere. Unfortunate reality of the business.

I know it's easy to just claim that the staff does no self-scouting and reflection on decisions but the hyperbole on it is a bit much. The "leaner linemen experiment" was a 1-year thing that they had to try to do because the O-Line was not left in a great spot by the previous coach. It was meant as a 1-year stopgap until they could revamp what and where they wanted the O-Line to be at and has been gone since after the 2019 season I think we're all in agreement that there is room from improvement from both the X's and O's and the execution of that from the Jimmy's and the Joe's. If we can see even just a little bit of improvement from last year, I like the way things are headed. And my expectation is to see more than just a little bit of improvement.

Admissions issues. Not uncommon with international players.

Not ideal but its an entry level job into coaching and beats being a Grad Asst. Starting is within 10% or so of what's paid in Fargo and Vermillion and slightly higher than the same position in Brookings (based on title, not necessarily job requirements). Experience likely varies as well.