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I'm assuming he is referencing the Verhoeff comment. As much as I would like to see DuPont commit, I'm not sure there is much to this. Doesn't mean he won't land here, I just don't think Ellis knows anything on this one.

Anyone have any camp updates? Are we ready to hang a banner? When's the parade?

I don't know that we as fans will really be able to break down the direct coach impact to the play and how that correlates, but I am interested to see if the coaching change is visible through how the team gels and plays on the ice. Hearing about how Berry wasn't putting as much effort into recruiting as we may have expected, raises the question on if the level of effort was there in getting these guys to buy in and play the team game. It may have had nothing to do with Brad, but I've said before that some of these recent teams just never passed the eye test. You knew the skill was there, but there never seemed to be a crisp, clean, cohesive team game. Definitely been a while since I've been overly excited about UND hockey, and I'm really hoping this helps turn it around.

So they are ok with their starter surpassing Simon and not having experience, but their backup needs to have experience because of potential injury? That math isn't mathin for me. It should be whoever gives them the best opportunity regardless of experience. Simon had his shot last year, and while he showed flashes, I think he also showed a ceiling. I have said I think he absolutely needs a part in this offense, I'm just not confident it is a full time QB spot. Unless the coaches are seeing something far different than what we watched all season.

Don't forget his cousin Spuds

C'mon now, where are all of you with the inside scoop!

Isn't that what they have been doing since Berry got canned?

Oh I remember, and I get the frustration. There are always some vocal individuals that will always want more. But I'll take appearances and no titles, over no appearances at all. I know Berry had the one title (with Hak's team) then completely drove everything into the ground. I know we would have had a great shot in 2020, but there were no guarantees there either. I just know that you can't win the tourney if you aren't even there.

These work great. Could have been far worse! Diagonal Nodak looks outstanding! I really like the black .... could business suits be a thing again? Or is that another thing Berry destroyed? I'm with @stoneySIOUX, I like the simplicity. I'm a retro guy, so new and flashy doesn't do much for me. I also agree with @RhettRingers that there should be a combo of the green jerseys with green breezers and helmets. Though I suppose they could work that combo in if they want.

I really like how Bryn doesn't just do the job with recruiting, but also hypes, teases and engages the fan base. This staff has been doing everything right so far (we will see about jersey's soon enough). The question will be if they can put it together on the ice. Let's get back to the Hak Hockey expectations! I know there were a lot of pain points during the regular season with Hak, especially early on in the season, but you always knew you were making the tourney, and with a high chance to be in the Frozen Four. Would be really nice to get to enjoy some postseason hockey again.

I think we have talked about how QB competition is good, and the QB room is looking better and better ever since we had Bartles and Mollberg and yet we really haven't had any dominating QBs who have completely taken over games. I really did like Studrud and Schuster, but both had their own limitations. Hopefully we see some legit competition and see someone actually step up to be a real leader and take over games. JTJ - The shiny new toy from the big school! Excited to see what this kid can bring, but we don't know much about him. I'll trust that the coaches see enough potential, or they wouldn't have brought him with, but he clearly isn't going to be handed the job either. I want to temper expectations because I was also extremely pumped for Quincy Vaughn when we landed him and he was not I was expecting at all. Played a great role and was a great guy to have on the team, but he was hardly the passer I was hoping for. Even as a runner, apart from the 4th and 1 situation, he wasn't going to run for yardage. Again, really excited for the potential here. Jerry - We have been hearing about how good Jerry could be for years. Can Schmidt and company pull a KOC style move and be the QB whisperer? If the tools were really there, maybe having a different style of coaching will be enough for him to break out. I don't think we have really seen enough to say he is THE GUY, but hopefully! Concerning that he couldn't beat out Simon last year, but was that a coaching oversight? Some players may not dominate practice but know how to step up in live games. Hoping for a great battle between Jerry and JTJ. Simon - Saw enough last year. Commend Simon for some of the plays he made as an undersized athlete, but this isn't a guy who is going to lead you to a national championship either. I do think there is a role for him in our offense as a swiss army knife type player. There is certainly athletic ability there and hopefully the coaches find a way to use him. Need some Freund type creativity to come up with some plays for Simon. Sulik - I don't know much. Sounds like the size is there. Sounds like he has impressed some.

probably only to the GOBC

I remember a Denver player hitting a high C when he took a face off against Prpich back in the day. Cup check anyone?

Straight up cruel

Not looking for the good ones. Looking for the right ones!

If you can't land a simple recruit like Mckenna, you have no business in GF. We should have a whole team of Mckenna's by now. We should have players relegating themselves from the NHL to UND and petitioning for a covid year. 🪓 the Jax for sure!!!!

C'mon Stoney ...spill. What are you hearing?

Chyz and Jacks need to take another trip to Tampa and go to Hooters. Only good things can happen!

Could not be more excited for both Football and Hockey. At this time of year, I'm generally a little more excited for Football only because it starts sooner, camp is coming up really quick and I'm starved for some sports. By the time we are a few weeks into football, I'll be just as anxious for hockey!

Do we have any idea who it is?

We will know in a few years, but on paper .... I don't think it is even close. The competing offers alone show that we are targeting higher caliber players than in the past and landing them. There is no guarantee that will translate to the field for all of them, but I do think there is way more potential in the pool of players than what Bubba was pulling in.

bummer

This season can't get here fast enough! I have not been this pumped for UND football for a very long time! And while I can't get ahead of myself, I'm even more excited for the next 3-4 years to watch the program take shape under Schmidt. Similar to what we are seeing with hockey, everything to this point it is building up potential. You can't really make judgement until we see how that potential takes form on the field and the results they produce, and even that can't be fully determined after just one season (... unless progress takes place faster than expected), but for both Football and Hockey, these coaching staffs are doing everything (and more) that you could expect out of them. Very exciting times for both of those programs and I really am excited to see some of these recruits get on the field and make a splash.

Meh, its ok to still like the guy on a higher level. I loved watching Gwoz out there too and he was a rival. Between the dasher dance and walking across the ice at the Ralph, he took and already solid rivalry and somehow made it even more fun and entertaining.

I'll be contemplating a lot of things if my kid is outearning my with that kind of income at 16. Obviously I'm thrilled he is coming to UND, but all of this paying of players has gotten so out of control in the past few years. I still think it is just wrecking college sports.