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Unfortunately their staff finally figured out he's their best option. And it's not that close.

I'd put my money on separate warmups and these being the game jerseys. Not all that different from Vegas.

Why not both?

Has NDSU had a sellout this year?

$2.19 million average annually for the entire rights package and the deal goes through 2030. So unless NDSU is going to buyout the remainder of the contract, or at least the football portion, how exactly do they bring something to the table?

To do what and where? They have a good football team but don't bring any recruiting areas in to play or a net positive to a media contract.

None since Taubenheim had 3 in 4 years in the Big Sky (2nd/3rd team under Kostich). And not that it would have mattered, but last spring would have been the first season anyone would have been eligible since Taubenheim since we weren't in a conference for those two seasons. I completely agree that the kicking game needs to improve, but pretty sure they recognized that when brought in Stage and Stevens. My point was that claiming it hasn't been taken seriously isn't accurate. Considering UND plays well over half of their games in indoor stadiums and now has a facility where you can practice year-round, it should be fairly attractive place to kick.

Going to disagree that it hasn't been taken seriously: Taubenheim was ranked the 24th kicker in the country by Kohl's Steven's was a 4.5 star kicker out of Chris Sailer's camp in Colorado. Stage was First Team All-Conference at St. Cloud his freshman year and 2nd team his sophomore year before they shut down the program and he transferred here. Not sure what Leach's credentials were so that might be the only one that you could argue, but being he was from Moorhead, guessing the staff had some decent insight. Considering Stage is a senior, Stevens is a junior and Simmering was offered a scholarship in July, the timing is probably is a lot closer than a coincidence than you'd think. Regardless, looks to be a great get at a position of need, from both the competition side and some upcoming graduations.

The guideline is 72 hours prior to the event date not the event time. Anytime Wednesday meets that requirement.

Normally the route you'd have to go but in this instance, it would be less work to use the ECAC's international streaming link, cost is the exact same.

And we have a BINGO!!

That's quite the jump. A bunch of younger kids making mental mistakes and guys being disappointed after losing a game and they are automatically checked out. I'll just say I disagree with your assessment. They still control their fate and understand that. If they lose a couple more games, then I'll buy into it. Will be an interesting game. Even with a win last week, UND would have still be an underdog and ranked lower than SIU who's coming in at #4, which on paper is one spot higher than NDSU was when UND played them. If they win, I believe it would be the 2nd highest ranked opponent UND has beaten (behind SDSU at #3 this spring).

Based on what?

Well, easy decision now...

Agreed. The investments that have went into other programs is noticeable. The football team not being housed in Memorial Stadium anymore is a prime example of that. And it brings down the fundraising need for HPC II.

I've heard there have been quite a few injuries and their win against Seton Hall was one of the few times they've had everyone available but I haven't followed close enough to know if that's accurate.

Do you believe the coach's would intentionally not put the best team out there and put themselves on the hot seat? If you've been to any practices (or read Tom Miller's practice reports), Tommy gives this team the best chance of winning game in and game out. Doesn't mean he's going to do it by himself, but none of the back-ups are going to either. But pretty fair to point out he only has 1 career FCS loss against a team outside of FCS Top 5 Ranked teams.

Tom Miller has been critical in the past. And I don't think he's been hesitant to point out the self-inflicted mistakes that everyone has been able to see this season. Just curious what "crap" you'd like the athletic department to "call him on"? Is the Athletic Director supposed to have a 4 hour film session weekly with the coach and go over all the incorrect calls that are made? Even the experts on this board can't agree on half the things that go wrong or how they should be fixed. No one is happy to lose to USD. Big chance to right the ship against the #4 team in the country on Saturday, hoping they can regroup and get it done.

Interior OL was supposed to have 3 new starters that had played a combined 6 games between them prior to the season, so they were going to be green regardless. But so far: The projected starting C has been hurt since fall camp and was replaced the projected backup LG. The projected starting LG was hurt early in the season, so the RT was moved in to try to fill in there. The projected starting RG was moved out the RT. The projected backup at RG had to step in and start. Want to know where the problems with the offense are? There's your answer. The only thing resembling normal from the projected OL going into the season is at LT (who's played very well). If the projected starting C can come back, I think that would likely help with a good portion of the problems.

Again, this is all your opinion and nothing more. KEM is not Ralph but if you think the only thing they share is DNA, than you're the one who "needs to stop talking". Plenty of blame to go around with what happened with her and Kennedy and I'm not going to use a single point of reference as the only point of reference. If she truly didn't care about anything related to UND, she wouldn't remain on or actively involved with the REA Board of Directors or still be very involved with the Engelstad Foundation which is still very generous to UND. I have openly disagreed with some things but you're so far gone on the subject, you are only going to see and believe what you want.

Yeah, you're misconstruing and/or misremember what she said (but I'm happy to stand corrected if you find something that says something else). Plenty to be critical of but that ain't it. Their foundation continues to be large supporters of UND whether it be privately or publicly. They continue to have good relationships with important people. After meeting the new President, I would think that bridge will be mended as well.

Step down from your high horse. There's plenty to question/criticize (and I've done my fair share) but claiming she doesn't care at all and she has "made that clear" isn't accurate at all. I'm glad the people who are in charge of actually looking after UND and raising money don't share the same attitude.

Disagree, they were just flat out mental mistakes. For whatever reason, penalties that weren't there in the spring have popped up this fall. Needs to be fixed ASAP, this team doesn't have that margin for error.

As she should be. They have a fairly large contingent I believe. 20th Anniversary celebration for the REA this weekend.

Disagree with that. The linebacker broke off coverage, came right at him and hit him right after he threw the ball. He closed very quick. I think the break in coverage is why he thought he could loft it up and it just sailed on him. Or he didn't see the safety and thought he was putting it in a spot where BB or no one would get it.