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Agreed, in terms of winning 5 consecutive championship. That is a very tall order. Nothing is impossible, but for another team to win 5 straight is improbable. In terms of competing at the same caliber as NDSU? Winning 1 or more championships (not necessarily consecutively)? Being a perennially strong teams? Absolutely it can happen. UND has take the first steps in turning around a broken program and making them relevant again. Now they need to string together some consistency, and have strong showings year after year. They need to make that first run within the playoffs. Try to remember way back like 6 or 7 years ago, and look at NDSU's program. They were very good, but not great! They were not a perennial power yet (Though I maintain they got screwed against E. Washington in Cheney). But what did they do? They took a good team, and turned it into a better team, and turned that team into a perennial power and championship team. UND can absolutely do the same thing. Though we have the challenge of recruiting in a region with NDSU (and lets face it SDSU has certainly done well too). NDSU has proved that being in a cold northern region really isn't a factor. UND has done a nice job of adding to their facilities with the IPF. Still not the biggest fan of the Alerus, but it is far better than a good chunk of the FCS stadiums out there. Will the fan base every compete with NDSU or Montana, probably not. Can it be maximized to the potential of the region? Absolutely! We saw a big improvement this year, and IF UND keeps winning, the fan base WILL increase. That is just how it works. Again, look back to NDSU about 6 or 7 years ago? Still had good crowds, but NDSU is a constant sellout and tailgating has pretty much doubled in that time, which is saying something, because tailgating was already pretty good in Fargo. Overall, it is absolutely not a stretch to say that UND is on a path to become a perennial contender. I'm not saying that is a guarantee, or that it will or will not happen. I am saying it is completely feasible, if Bubba and Co. can continue on the path they are on.

Sucks, but should not be detrimental to the team. Still a ton of talent on the receiving end. I hope Studs is ready to chuck the pigskin ... Santiago, Mckinney, Toivenen, Wanzek, Mercer, Cloyd, Greibel, Stanley, maybe Pinke. There is a ton of talent out there. Keaton definitely has the tools, and if he can be consistent from the beginning, our run game is that much more dangers (Santiago, Oliveira, JJ, Gordon)!!! I really liked when they would run the Wanzek to Toivenen reverse last season, but I have to think if you use someone like Santiago to Mckinney, you'll be getting a lot of yards. So ready for the season!!! alskjflasfjdisjLAKJDSFLIAJSDJFLASDKJF .....FOOTBALL!!!

Not positive on these, but: Jake Geier Chuck Flowers Jordan Canady Vashon Tucker Not sure if Dre Randolph will play safety or corner. Also not sure on Tim Ryan.

Jawon Johnson made the move as well. I like it. Love that the coaches move the kids to wherever they can maximize potential. Palmborg has shown some flashes, but has gotten beat over the top a few times, OLB could be a really solid move.

Interesting that Palmborg will move to OLB. Could be a solid move.

I feel like they did that with another OL a few years ago ... Speaking of whom, is Grady coming back this season? Can we revive the rumors? I heard from a guy, that knows a guy, who knows a guy, who Grady walked past on campus one time, that there is some serious thought of making a comeback!

Hope the majority, if not all, of these players intend to be on campus this Summer. Start learning and start lifting.

For those "in the know", any thoughts on potential FBS drop downs, or additional JUCO signings? If so, any names, or positions?

Heinert mentioned that it was still possible to see another signing or 2 today. Either PWO or late scholarship.Regardless, great class. Anyone know what happened with the other OL from Illinois (Weichel, I think?) Was there basically 1 spot between him and Jenkins? Anyone know much about these kids? Weichel was far bigger, but I was reading pretty positive things about Jenkins and it sounds like he has the big frame that can fill out. Thoughts?

Makes sense. Was just curious. Thanks!

Solid media stunt, until Flowers commits. Hey guys, we're all done, good class .... oh wait here's another 3 star signing. Boom!

Not saying you are wrong, but if we haven't been in on Williams for a while, why would the kid keep the UND picture as his twitter profile picture? Or are you saying UND is not longer interested?

Is it August yet? Can't wait to watch some UND football.This past fall was probably the first time I was more excited to watch UND on the weekends than my Vikings. Also was way more into the games while watching them. Makes it fun, and shows just how far this program has come under Bubba.

I'll agree with this. I think what you have is a very vocal minority. I think the majority of NDSU fans like where they are, and how they are competing. Most would rather compete for a national championship than a Garbage Bowl. There is also a good chunk of people, not necessarily on the forums, that are happy about the move. Its just like politics, that most irrational people usually tend to be the loudest.

Because we all live within a commutable distance to be there every single game.

I'm more concerned about our streak of getting home ice, and making the NCAA tourney. Both are in serious jeopardy this year.

Ive had streating issues with eversports. Last year they screwed up the Idaho st fb game and didn't even show the weber game. Also they don't stream games on roots sport network. Love using the espn app on my roku, and have never had an issue with it. I think alot of the eversports vs espn argument depends on your location and your current provider. For me personally, I'm looking forward to the change and not having to hook up my laptop every time I want to watch the game.

Pretend what happened!

Avant looks like he is going to vomit

Smith and gornall both seem to have some of those intangible. Don't have to be flashy or get a ton of points. Seem to have good positioning and do the right things away from the puck.

Is he still injured, or just getting lazy? The way he has played, he could use another year, but I could see him leaving.

I think back to the mcmillan teams. Those didn't seem to have a crazy amount of talent, but they maximized their potential. What you see tonight is not a maximization of potential. Granted jost is out, bit even boeser and gersich are not playing to the level we have seen flashes of.

This is just not a good team. They have the talent to be, but lack the "want" factor. Hardest team to watch over the past 15 years.

Or we could actually make a LiGer statue ... who says it has to make sense?

My freshman year of college. Great game, great time. If I recall, NDSU rallied right at the end of the game to take it to OT.