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I don't necessarily disagree with you, but I can certainly see it from an AD's perspective. And better yet, a President's perspective...

Pflugrad was never going to be UND's head coach.

I hope you're right...

Faison is coming off as clueless, incompetent and naive in regards to how to hire a Division 1 Head Football Coach. Combine that with how he handled the Ashlee Hardee ordeal and I'm beginning to wonder if he's 'fit' to be AD at UND. Once again, I hope this turns out. I will eat crow and love to do so.

Hey, I agree with you.

Unfortunately, I believe this is the case. The point or check system is used and only the "qualified" candidates are forwarded on to the search committee and/or Brian Faison. It's a vetting process to trim the fat. Although I'm not sure that Faison can't just go back and say, "hey I still want to see this candidate, even though he didn't pass HR protocol". It's a formality. Better yet, a big fat rubber stamp.

Of course I'm totally spit-balling here, but I wonder if anybody would have an interest in this guy: http://www.tulsahurricane.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/peterson_greg00.html

Well, then that about locks'er up...

Sure.

Ummm, this would be where you quote yourself from a past post of yours. I love that.

No you can't. Respectfully, it would appear you are terribly uninformed. Moot point though as he didn't "apply".

I was intrigued enough to do some research on the Iowa State Applicant, Bill Bleil, who coaches tight ends at Iowa State under Paul Roads. After further review, it appears he might have 'issues' getting hired at UND. http://www.widerightnattylite.com/2013/4/10/4210512/iowa-state-announces-major-ncaa-violations http://bleacherreport.com/articles/996577-how-mark-speir-needs-to-re-make-western-carolina-football

I believe his wife is from Mandan?

Some levity.

I'm just basing it on what's out there publicly, and what I was told by a coach who has worked with him on staff that talked to him within the last 3 days.

Great resume. More than qualified.

Like I said, I don't expect you to believe me. I do happen to know a coach that has worked with him on staff and has talked to him within the last 3 days. Again, take it FWIW.

I hope your gut is right and that a coach is hired by the end of this week also. I'd be ready to move on when it's not Pflugrad. Heck, Weber State is passing on him. But I don't expect you or anyone else to believe me.

This, this, this. I would love to have Pflugrad as an OC regardless of who the head coach is.

"Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way." I have absolutely despised GT over the years as ndsu's AD with his propangandist attitude, ways and methods. But.... Outside of that, it kills me to say that he displays characteristics of what you want in an Athletic Director and leader. He understands and gets "it". He has shown that he will fight tooth and nail to get things done and do what's best for his employees, teams, the program and department. He displays leadership qualities. He understands the state of North Dakota. He plays the PR game. In his very first interview since Bohl announced he's leaving, GT mentions expediting the process as an "emergency hire". This qualifies as leading. GT is smart enough to play the PR game and get the thought process "out there" to the masses publicly. Whether or not it ends up working is besides the point. This has never been mentioned once as even a possibility publicly by UND administration that I am aware of. Feel free to figure out the rest of the story on your own... It will be something short of hilarious if somehow GT gets things expedited and is able to make an "emergency hire" while UND continues to allow "the process" and HR requirements to play out. In the end, all I care about is a good hire for UND Football. And yes timing has EVERYTHING to do with it right now for UND. Taking your time for the process is naive. Going out and 'getting your guy' is how competent leaders in Division 1 athletic departments conduct their business. Athletic Directors' leadership qualities are a big variable in wooing potential coaching candidates to come work for them. I hope this all turns out well for UND.

Brooks Bollinger will not be applying.

There is NO CHANCE that a UND applicant (potentially or otherwise) would ever be qualified to apply for the ndsu job. Cmon, you know better dakota.

I agree. If he was such a hot name candidate, why wouldn't Weber take a look at him and try hire him? They could have locked him up before he hit the free agent market but chose not to. Apparently, he didn't impress enough for Weber State to aggressively pursue him as the head coach, correct? Am I wrong?

You better take cover.....incoming....

It may be FBS, but it's not in a BCS conference. There is a difference. Bohl would NEVER leave for anything but a BCS job....