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Liked this exchange between Hak and Schloss last nigh that UNDSID tweeted out: Schlossman: "What do you know about (the health status) of Caggiula and St.Clair?" Hakstol: "Honestly, this time, I don't know." Schlossman: "Does that mean you weren't honest last time?" Hakstol: "Pretty much, yep."

I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Zane back next year but if he isn't it would likely be an open competition between Cam and whoever we bring in with the 2 probably splitting series until someone takes control. The tough part for the coaching staff is they almost have to recruit a goalie that could come in next season but also could be pushed back a year if Zane is back.

Dixon Bowen had a goal and assist in a 4-1 win over Breck. Mitchell Mattson had a natural hat trick and an assist in a 8-1 win over Roseau. Have heard his Grand Rapids team is very good this year with 6 or so future D1 players on the team. 7AA will be really good come playoff time with Duluth East, Elk River, and Grand Rapids battling for the title this year.

Oregon looked very good again last night I think Mariota's performance clinched the Heisman for him. I would be a little surprised if Oregon doesn't move up to #1 in the committee's final rankings on Sunday.

Agreed can't afford to get down 3-0 again because Cam gives up a couple softies like the 2nd and 3rd goals last night. Get a comfortable lead and let him play the 3rd.

I still think it is between UND and Minnesota for Mismash but if it was someone from the U16 team my guess would be Austin Pratt.

When I saw Cam was starting I was worried he would give up a few soft ones and it happened he just didn't look real comfortable and really struggled with rebound control I was glad Hak made the move for Zane when he did and would think he starts tomorrow and if we have a nice comfortable 3-4 goal lead in the 3rd Cam might get some time then. Really a dominating performance offensively throughout the lineup and fun to watch just wish a few of those pipes early would have found the net. Will be interesting to see the lineup tomorrow night wouldn't be surprised at all if we are without Caggiula and St.Clair and if that happens my guess is Mattson or Panzarella come in on D, Simonson comes in at forward, and Poolman starts at forward tomorrow.

Hopefully Grant Mismash?

Saw this on VolleyTalk in the D1 Transfers thread: "Unrelated, but North Dakota OH2 Anna Pioske will be transferring to Concordia-St Paul for her final 2 seasons of eligibility. She has been a key player for UND both years. Concordia is restocking pretty well." http://volleytalk.proboards.com/thread/56171/d1-transfers-2015?page=5

Hak was at the Fargo/Waterloo game last night probably checking out our commits mostly but also able to check in on Boeser.

I believe the TCU games were scheduled not too long after the Big 10 said all their football teams were going to quit playing FCS teams and improve their schedules going forward. I don't know if the conference has changed their stance on not playing FCS teams or what but looking at teams future schedules there are some FCS teams listed.

I was upset with getting rid of the North Carolina home and home but they didn't want out of the TCU games and those essentially replaced the North Carolina series. Kill did say it was tough to schedule it because of how close of friends he and Patterson are. They open up with what should be a very highly ranked TCU team on a Thursday night at TCF Bank next year as well.

Gil Brandt ‏@Gil_Brandt 17m17 minutes ago Bret Bielema was offered #Nebraska job yesterday but decided to stay at #Arkansas.

I took a look at one of the Nebraska boards and not many happy about it most are just meh on it but some absolutely hate it. The funny things is some Oregon State fans wanted Riley fired anyway so I guess they kinda got their wish. I really wonder how many coaches said no to Nebraska before they got down to Riley.

Yeah that one is a surprise. I wonder if he was actually one of their top targets can't imagine many Nebraska fans will be happy about this.

True, but he was always moving up a level in previous jobs and this would be a move to another team in the same division. Nebraska does have significantly more resources but I'm also not sure he would want to deal with the pressure that would come with the job especially after the last coach they had won at least 9 games every year and got fired. Bielema seems like a good fit but I just don't see him leaving Arkansas right now.

As long as they get started on the new facilities I don't think Kill will leave. I think he really values the loyalty the school showed for sticking by him through his medical issues. I also think a lot of coaches might be kind of hesitant on the Nebraska job since they just fired a coach who won at least 9 games in 7 straight seasons. I don't know who has the expectations of only winning 4 powder puffs and 3 Big 10 games but the Gophers expectations are getting to the Big 10 Championship Kill and the team said it all year and their schedule was tougher this year and will be next year as well. Kill had his team playing for a spot in the Big 10 Championship game the last game of the season this year and the future looks very bright especially if they get started on the new practice facility this spring.

Even if Nebraska wanted Kill I really can't see him leaving Minnesota but it may help him get a raise or more money to facilities. I think Nebraska will end up with Oregon OC Scott Frost as their new head coach.

Makes more sense then that he did ask but it still just felt real out of place and awkward.

Agreed, I was watching the press conference and up to that point everything was going very good and you could see Hunter kind of joking around with some questions and really having fun with it but that question came out of nowhere and really threw off the whole thing. If the writer really wanted to ask about that question he should have asked Hunter after the press conference 1-on-1. I also liked Hunter's answer about metrics when he said you can usually trust what you see a lot more and he takes more value in that.

I'm not saying Hunter is gonna be a great or even a good defensive outfielder and I really don't see much if any improvement in outfield defense but I also don't think it is gonna be any worse. Guys like Parmalee and Nunez that were thrown in the outfield some last season aren't any better defensively than Hunter. I do think Hunter will be an upgrade offensively compared to the production they have got the past couple seasons from guys who he will be replacing. I do like the look of their lineup offensively but I still think they need a CF and pitching needs to improve. SS-Santana 2B-Dozier 1B-Mauer DH-Vargas 3B-Plouffe LF-Arcia RF-Hunter C-Suzuki CF-Hicks/Schafer

I could definitely see Baylor losing to Kansas State this weekend but even if they win if Alabama, Oregon, FSU, TCU, and Ohio State win this weekend I don't think Baylor gets in. Head of the playoff committee Jeff Long said yesterday that TCU has more quality wins and has looked better. TCU has looked very good most of the season and took advantage of having a lot of eyes on them Thursday night in beating Texas pretty soundly while Baylor struggled against Texas Tech this week. If Ohio State wins against Wisconsin I wouldn't be surprised to see them jump into the top 4. I also think it is crazy that Florida State is #4 yeah they have struggled against some teams they maybe should have beat by more but all they have done is won and it isn't like they are playing a bunch of MAC teams.

He will play RF and play very little DH as Vargas should be in that spot most of the time. Hunter will still be an improvement defensively in the OF compared to what they had at times the past couple years with Willingham out there. The Twins offense should be solid especially if Hunter can put up the same type of numbers he had last season. I thought the money was kind of high but apparently the other teams after him offered similar contracts as well. I don't mind Hunter but I was really hoping they would go after Nick Markakis to fill the corner OF opening.

UAB makes it official the president informed the team they would be ending their football program this afternoon. Just a horrible situation and really feel bad for their players, coaches, and fans.

Never seen him play but looks like a decent pickup for them from reports. NHL Central Scouting has him as a B prospect and he played in the 2014 All American prospect game. It was pretty easy to see he would end up at Minnesota after decommiting from Notre Dame and immediately visiting there and also seeing his dad played baseball there. I think Boeser is probably a better prospect and I have actually seen some say Boeser is the best uncommitted college prospect left because he would be a 3-4 year type player while Matthews would be 1 and done.