jdub27

Continuing to argue against things no one actually believes.....

Sad that you are already lining up your talking points for the offseason. The fact that you think that is something that needs to be debated for months, let alone years, is kind of mind-boggling.

Him and any freshman can play the rest of the season (outside of Tai, who can only play 3 of the next 4 and keep his redshirt) Rucker's shirt is burned at this point as well.

No disagreement from me. They should have put him in earlier than they did. You're arguing against comments no one has made. Find me the people who are perennially OK with 7-4 or 5-6 every season. They don't exist except in your made up arguments. Also, 2 weeks ago one of your biggest issues with the staff was that they couldn't win a big game (i.e. NDSU). Now that they did it, it's just a blip on the radar. No one is pretending that is the end goal, but it was a big step for the program and checked one of the boxes on your list. "Jobs on the line" is a relative term. If AD's had the knee jerk reaction of the average message board poster, they would be so far in debt from buyouts and have no one willing to apply for the job.

Agreed, we don't. Also, going to assume the coaches have a more educated guess. It's literally their jobs on the line. They care more about wins and loses than the rest of us, particularly the ones that played here or have other ties. 7-4 is the current minimum bar this season (barring an epic meltdown) with 8-3 in play if they can win of those games that had mostly eluded them looming in Vermilion. Knowing that, I have a hard time thinking a QB change is the right play. That being said, there should've a realistic chance to see some backup play from 2-3 qb's the next two weeks. Maybe something pops?

I mean, he's the one at the line, checking into plays/making the decisions on the RPO, handing it off or throwing to WR's. Not what you were insinuating but does a QB without the experience he has make the right decision or even get that latitude? Not in most systems.

Was curious about the road issues, so dug a little deeper. Went back to 2018, which counting this year, is about 5 full seasons worth (given 2021 spring season was less than a full season). Total Record: 9-22 (gross) FBS Games: 0-4 FCS vs. Top 5 opponents: 1-7 FSC vs. Top 6-15 opponents: 0-2 FCS vs. Top 16-25 opponents: 0-4 FCS vs. Unranked opponents: 8-5 Pull out FBS, and Top 15 opponents, where very few programs are going to have a super high winning percentage on the road, and the record is 8-9. That's the area that shouldn't be that hard to improve. Not sure what a realistic winning percentage in that category is but probably around 75% or higher. Take care of the low hanging fruit, and then the other ones become more attainable. Don't blow MSU and hold on at SIU and USD two years ago and you're already getting pretty close.

Based on conversations with coaching staff, players, parents and others close to the program, I will respectfully disagree. They are all behind going to battle with him. Just because he isn't yelling and screaming doesn't mean he isn't a leader, doesn't have fire or isn't a competitor. Quincy Vaughn has spoke publicly about it at a few different events I've attended. He knew Tommy was the leader of the team, knew he wasn't going to pass him on the depth chart and wanted to do whatever he could to help the team which is why he went and asked about switching positions. Also, kudos to him for not taking the easy way out and transferring and also credit to the staff for building the kind of culture that student athletes are willing to make choices like that rather than leaving to go elsewhere.

Depends what you consider a comeback but: Last year we were down in the 3rd to UNI, down in the 4th to NAU, down in the 3rd to MSU, down in the 4th to YSU, scored with 10 seconds left in the half to take the lead against USD, down late in the 2nd against ACU. Two years ago, we were tied with ISU in the 4th and down two scores in the 4th against YSU. Three years ago, we were down to SDSU late in the 3rd. So yeah, it looks like he's managed at least coming from behind more than a few times.

The same sentiment could be applied to some posters on this board....

Yes, I'm aware it was a different poster which I was I said I hope it was more in-depth than that high bar of qualification. On to next week.....

The world is your oyster. Make sure you include your resume this time though, maybe you'll get more traction. Hopefully it is more in-depth than a few bike rides by practice.

Kind of concerning you apparently spent the weekend waiting for my input. Wasn't going to squander the last nice weekend of the year watching people get some sort of strange enjoyment out of feeling they were "right" because UND lost and reading the same old hot-takes and made up arguments. Wasn't hard to predict 95% of the posts I did bother reading. All I will say is that if what you took away from that game was a QB change was the missing link for different results, you've confirmed exactly what is fairly obvious about your great football mind.

Amazing what can happen when you don't have to throw off your back foot with 2-3 guys breaking through before WR's have ran their routes. Not sure why the OL (and DL) were such a mess this week but that needs to be fixed immediately. The rest will take care of itself.

No, because the last 24 times UND has been in the red zone, they have scored touchdowns.

Stats are stats. His 3 point shooting has improved significantly the last two years. That's all facts that aren't going to change. No one implied that any of that means he should be leading the team in minutes or 3 pointers shot.

Someone must have stole his girlfriend for how bitter he is.

Trevor Gebhart, former ndsu WR. They held back a fair amount by not using Ross Uglem's commentary. Selling live look-ins at him watching the game probably would pay a good chunk of Entz's buyout...

Using the Bison Report Radio as the lead in voiceover is absolutely spectacular. And there was so many more soundbites that they could have used on the video.

For full disclosure, he shot 36.4% two years ago and 35.8% last year, both above his career average. With the work he's put in, would be choking to see him fall back near where he was the first two years he was on campus.

Yep, it was and it worked to perfection yesterday. UND already owns the farm...

Strategy obviously matters, but so does execution on the players part. Plenty of blame (and credit to go around) Bad snaps in Boise threw off the whole offense. That wasn't an issue at all previously this year and hasn't been since. Untimely turnovers turned the game quickly. Need to play clean. Big game tomorrow, players and coaches need to stay in the moment and execute to their potential.

Patty V on the FCS playoff selection committee process last year: "It sucked" Interesting to hear her openly talk about the commissioners going as far to right a paper outlining expectations, meeting with the selection committee and expanding on their expectations. One of the big things is that strength of schedule will be focused on more and they will at least acknowledge Massey and Sagarin. All good things for the MVFC.

They know what they need to do. Just need to execute. Stay in the moment, do you job.

Behind Nokotas, yes. But that one didn't survive the consultants.