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Midco has about the same amount of influence over TiVo as they do ESPN (possibly even less, but either way, right around zero). And ESPN has not made a TiVo compatible app. That being said, most smart TV's or a majority of the aforementioned devices do have the ESPN app so it isn't too extra work. No argument that ESPN should broadcast a few more games, especially with all the channels they have. Live sports are still live sports even if it isn't going to move the need nationally.

Not even close to accurate. NDSU has had 5 player leave just this year. Prior to that, this past offseason, their likely starting PG left. The year before, their 6th man left. A couple years ago, their starting PG who had started almost 50 games his freshman/sophomore year transferred. Here's a reference to what's happened just in the Summit so far:

Are you sure that you don't have an issue with him? I mean, maybe he's an issue but considering his track record, I would tend to give him the benefit of the doubt. 6 years at Black Hills State, turned them into a winner. 9 years at Northern State, turned them into a winner. He wasn't job hopping and no reports of kids leaving the program. I'm not opposed to questioning him but I'd be curious on hearing what some of these supposed issues are. Tyree is the only real loss I'm concerned about (albeit a big one) but he felt like he should have went to a bigger school from the get-go and with this year's rules, he may be able to play next year and still have 5 years to play 4 where ever he goes.

Still waiting to hear some details on why you think Sather is a problem. You also seem to have no issue with a player who basically quit on him before coming back and then quitting in the middle of the year. All things I've heard of Sather have been positive, I'd like to hear some objectivity on what makes him a problem like you've stated or indirectly inferred multiple times.

Just curiuos what issues you think the players are having with him. Or more presicely, how is he the problem?

Not with that attitude. (Or anywhere near the original designs).

Just for reference: Verbal Commits shows that last year there were 1,026 transfers, which transfer to and from D1 schools. in 2019, that number was 992. So far (and not sure how up-to-date it is since Sims isn't even listed yet), its showing 808 players just transferring from Division 1 schools and the season isn't even over yet. Nor has the ripple effect of those players landing somewhere, causing more players to transfer. That number is going to grow exponentially. This is going to be a NCAA issue going forward, though its obviously showing up in a big way at UND right now. Yes, it is a concern a few of these kids are "Sather's" but at least 1 or 2 of them were more stop-gap pick-ups to quickly plug holes in the lineup. Tyree is a concern but that's not going to be the last time someone thought they should have ended up at a bigger school and takes off for that opportunity after proving themselves for a year or two. It is a bit more frustrating due to the time UND put in to get him onto and keep him on the court.

It would have to be a dome or some sort of super-protected outdoor stadium, both of which make any sort of cost even more prohibitive. Not saying it still coulnd't be done, integrating the current and new pieces, but I think the ship has mostly sailed minus some sort of crazy donation down the road.

Wonder if these two things have anything to do with each other... I'll agree they didn't have to throw, but I'd also feel comfortable saying after 5 games, they haven't shown any capability to do so.

So the guy who actually spoke with them understood it completely different than someone who wasn't part of it. Guess I know which one I'd find to be more accurate.

If you're referring to Kolpack's comment, pretty sure he's confusing and connecting two separate conversations. I also doubt that SDSU was doing a ton of gameplanning for NDSU the week of their SIU game. One of the Argus Leader's writers (who actually cover one of the team invovled) corrected him.

I think they played it pretty safe against WIU intentionally so that one doesn't bother me. Saturday was concerning. Didn't even have to make them one-dimensional, they literally are. I don't think they exposed anything, they just outschemed and outplayed UND and that's a problem. Fixable but better do it real fast. Agreed on the reffing, didn't cost UND the game (that'd be the rush defense) but a few of those calls/non-calls/spots definitely made it tougher than it should have been.

That can still be called pass interference however it does become even more of a judgement call than normal. Pretty decent argument that the throw was not "high and deep" nor did it simulate a scrimmage kick. "When there is contact by a Team B player that otherwise would be pass interference during a down in which a Team A potential kicker, from a scrimmage kick formation, simulates a scrimmage kick by throwing the ball high and deep."

I thought so too. Couldn't even get there with overtime.

Watching the couple hits Miller took in limited action last week, he hasn't learned ot adjust to protecting himself at the college level yet. You would have to believe that Holinka is going to bring a few looks that a brand new QB has never seen before. Need to keep him from getting too many yards with his legs because I don't think his arm/decision making will win NDSU the game.

From unofficial sources, Miller will be starting but Entz won't release the info. Not a shocker, was just hoping he might be stubborn enough to roll Noland out for a few series.

Please no.

Except for on depth charts and injury reports, correct? They were probably recovering from their slobberknocker against Missouri State the week before where they eked out a 27-20 win where they needed two 4th quarter TD's to pull it off.

Flagship =/= Land grant

NDSU also had a 5th year senior as a back-up who supposedly was competing for the starting job going into 2019, so that shouldn't have been that big of a concern. Hasn't the question of how highly ranked would NDSU's back-ups be? Top 10 easy from everything I've seen/heard. Turns out that might not have been so accurate. I'd be more curious why NDSU has lost multiple RB's to transfers and would have been able to provide that depth rather than who has graduated or been injured. And you just named 3 guys who are prototypical of the exact type of player that NDSU fans have ridiculed UND for recruiting. D2 guys with no other D1 offers. Now all of the sudden these guys are the ones who are the reason UND has a good chance to knock of NDSU on Saturday? This isn't direct at you but the line between "excuses" and "reality" are all dependent on which side of the argument you're on.

Same place you took spelling and grammar?

Maag would have himself a game with no help over the top from a safety. He's got 4-5" over their corners. Belquist would be one missed tackle away from taking it to the house. And what if Brockstar suits up? They'll play their traditional defense and probably be fine. Will be a matter of whether UND can wear them down like they have done to opponents the first half of the season.

We do and I would say they have been playing a bit below the expected level going into the season. Also probably fair to say that because of the talent that is (expected to be) there, they are also leaving them out on an island and not bringing as much help over the top, so any mistakes are amplified.

Just wait for the Weah/Skokna backfield. Thunder up the middle or lightning around the edge. Or maybe neither and it will be Maag over the top.

I don't believe he's even dressed for a game yet.