Of course not, things are going well. Plus, the old guard of the Teammakers are calling the shots and don't want the game because they hate UND worse than anything, ever. It won't be long until they try to get their teeth into the new AD, also. Alot of idle threats coming from them, just like the worthless threats UND got from their alumni when the name thing went down.
The way this whole thing went down with Gene, having to send that last email on his way out the door, said alot about his character makeup and flaws. He would rather leave NDSU than schedule UND. And yes, I think that played a small part in him leaving. It had been 12 years and he still was mad/bitter, much like your fanbase.