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Agreed, definitely room for improvement, but that's a good thing given how young they are. Definitely the best team we have seen in a while. AND THERE GOES HOOKER AGAIN

hahaha, love that he calls McDermott, McBuckets 2.0 Is that a normal thing for McDermott, or is that just this announcer?

This team is looking like it has more potential every game.

Its not just the coaching or player development. I really don't know enough about basketball or the sport fundamentals to comment on that, but he always seems like a giant baby on the bench. I'm glad he has some passion, but he could really use a little more class. Easy to be frustrated, but maintain class. We all saw Hak get frustrated in Mariucci years ago, but other than that, you never saw the guy have an embarrassing outburst.

Definitely. I'll be the first to say I'm not a Brian Jones fan. Been willing to give him a chance for a while, but between losing seasons to his bench demeanor, he just isn't my favorite guy. That being said, I really like where this team is going this season.Not just because we have seen some really solid games from E Wash, to MT St, to a "quality loss" to Montana, to tonight, but also because this is a really young team, so we can only expect more over the next 2-3 year. Pretty cool that we get to add Wheeler Baker to this mix next year. Point being, I hope we keep Jones for now, because I would hate to see us lose any of these kids.

Any idea how Randolph compares to Chinn. Just curious if the talent level is similar in terms of replacing Chinn (hopefully)

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Thanks, good to know... and thanks for doing the wiki

and Boom goes the dynamite! Mcdermott!

Well, I watch UND Basketball as much as I can, but I am by no stretch a great basketball mind. Hell, there is plenty about the game I just don't understand, and haven't ever tried to learn, but I've found this to be a very entertaining half. - Hope to see Baldwin keep hitting 3's like that. Heck hope to see everyone keep hitting 3's like this. - Really impressed with Yanku for NAU - Pretty entertaining play by play guy. Really unbiased, and has some pretty entertaining calls.

Yeah, but "I pity the Connor" isn't nearly as fun to say.

Good to know, Thanks!

I apologize if there is already a hobey thread somewhere else, but I did not see one. For me personally, I would really like to see two players in the Hobey Hatrick: Drake and Spencer . . . Why? Because I pity the Foo!!! But Seriously, Go Drake!

At this point, this is what coaches can show recruits regarding the playoffs: SDSU Year Round Opponent Result 2009 First Round Montana L 48–61 2012 First Round Second Round Eastern Illinois North Dakota State W 58–10 L 3–28 2013 First Round Second Round Northern Arizona Eastern Washington W 26–7 L 17–41 2014 First Round Second Round Montana State North Dakota State W 47–40 L 24–27 2015 First Round Montana L 17–24 UND Year Round Opponent Result 2015 Got Screwed Selection Committee - Understandable, why a recruit would give SDSU a serious look.

You sure? His name was under Offers on the Wiki, or am I reading it wrong? Regardless .... we should be recruiting anyone who plays on the line and is named Bacon.

After looking at the Wiki, does anyone know what our relationship is with this kid? UND should go after him 100?, purely off of his name. Who doesn't want a little Bacon on their O-Line? #Hogs Offensive Tackles (1) Jacob Bacon, 6'5”, 295, Hastings (Hastings), MN (2 Star - 247 & Scout) Has offers from Cornell, Columbia, Drake, Valpo, USD & SDSU

Understand what you are saying, but when looking at recruits I think we need to look at them from the recruits perspective. Very easy to look at our program, through our Kelly Green Glasses. SDSU: Strong history, several playoffs, tough conference, IPF, Stadium Upgrades UND: Strong history, no playoffs (D1), tough conference, IPF, Nice Stadium (Program that appears on the rise, but still has only had 1 strong season in the past several years) I just think that some kids are ok jumping into a program that may be on the verge of success, while others want to go somewhere that is already a little more established in making and competing in the postseason. I absolutely think UND will be there next year and for seasons to come, but a recruit may not be as sure. I think we can all empathize with that viewpoint, just based on our hockey team. There was just an article talking about how Coltyn Sanderson passed on other offers, because he wanted to go to a winning program and have a chance to win a championship. Not all that different from how someone may look at their football options.

Agreed, I fully unerstand that from a sports fan's standpoint it sucks to lose recruits. Especially recruits that everyone is excited about. Have to remember that for these players and their families there is much more at stake. Proximity, Education, Etc. Can't blame any kid for fully weighing his options. I recently accepted a new job, but am still waiting to hear back from a few other companies. If another company comes back with a much better job, and a much better offer, naturally I will consider and likely take it. Point being, these kids need to look out for their best interests. Once they do come here, then I expect them to be fully committed. I'd prefer to not have a guy come here, redshirt, show a ton of potential, then leave because the school or program just wasn't for him. Better than he make that decision early.

I assume this tweet is from his HS, so they seem to think he is going to SDSU. Hope alot of this information is wrong, I'd really be happy to see this kid in Grand Forks. MSHS Activities‏@MSHSactivities Alex Cloyd will be continuing his education & playing football for South Dakota State University next year. Way to Go Alex! @GoJacksSDSU

Minneapolis area - The game will be on cable on Fox College Sports Pacific. Not sure of the channel, I think it is 173 or 174 for me.

On that note, do we have any new on potential new recruits? I know there was a CB or S from Georgia that was recently offered, but it doesn't sound like he is going to make a visit. Not sure what the potential will be there. Is that a scenario where we just called up and offered, or did we/will we send a coach down there to visit in person and make the offer?

Cloyd just appeared to run better routes and looked really smooth catching the ball, then turning up field. Not saying Pinke won't be able to do that; just that I was impressed with Cloyd. Also, not sure what the difference was in the competition they were playing on their highlight videos. Anyway, lets go Pinke

Hope you're correct, I really don't know much a out Pinke, I just remember I saw quite a bit of Cloyd's Hudl tape. Hopefully Bubba has another recruit in place to take this guys spot. It would be nice to keep some of this offensive tools though. However, I think we'll still be find. Getting the "right" players, who can buy into Bubba's system is just as important as finding elite talent.

Yeah, I think Cloyd is going to be a stud. He already has good size, will only get bigger, and looks a receiver in his highlights. I think he'll put up some nice numbers.

Interesting ... I hope they are solid grey uniforms. I think it would be nice to break it up a bit. Grey helmets, white or green jersey, grey pants would look pretty sharp. Regardless, I think it'll be a pretty cool change. Definitely like the helmets.