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random question, when did nobowls stop updating their website? It looks like the last post was in 2019, but I thought I'd look there since then. Maybe I'm just losing it.

Yeah I diverted a bit with the SDSU comments, but it ties back into bouncing back from a loss. I agree, expectations for this program should be that we can compete with and beat anyone. That is not to say that we will or will win every game. But the goal should be to be competitive and have the ability to win any game we are in. I've said it for years, it killed us to not make the D1 jump at the same time as NDSU and SDSU. Who know what would have happened, maybe all things would have been the same. Maybe UND would have transitioned better and quicker than we did. I guess none of it matters now, BUT the goal should be to have the consistent succsess that the SU schools have found.

Seriously, win the next 3 and head into Fargo at 7-3. I'll be pulling hard for SIU against the Bison the week before, but two 7-3 North Dakota teams would have the making of a great rivalry game to end the season. UND has to do their part to setup a great and fun end of the regular season. Regroup and win! There is still so much to play for and winning at the end of the season mean we are heading into playoffs with momentum.

Doesn't it start about 8pm central?

Ok, I've had enough time to sulk about the SDSU loss. Losing the the #1 team in the country is never the end of the world, losing in the fashion that we did just sucks. Having the lead and control, then losing it and with some bad turnovers in bad spots. Poor punt coverage. And some soft schemes defensively. Now I'm not football genius, but why do we always seem to give so much cushion to opposing WR? Its like we just give them whatever they want, 2 yards, 5 yards, 8 yards, 12 yards and focus on getting to them after the catch; then if we miss the first tackle we are giving up big yards. I've wondered this all year because it seems like we consistently play too far off the receiver giving them easy space and easy catches. I don't like that against anyone, but definitely not when you are trying to make a statement against a #1 team. Some questionable play calls really frustrated me in this game on offense. I mentioned in the GDT that I just don't understand what we were trying to do on 3rd and short or especially 4th and short. 4th and 1 and we throw .... All season we have lined Q up and pushed forward, and I'm pretty sure it has worked every time. So, of course they know it is coming, but good team continue to convert even if someone knows what is coming. If you really want to try some trickery there, mix in the misdirection pitch plays we have used. These have been consistent for big gains and even if the defense reads it well, there is still a good chance you get the first down. I did think UND bounced back a bit in the 4th quarter, but the 3rd just killed us. I kept saying "too little, too late". It was fun to see the onside kick work and see the offense keep fighting, but we just didn't do enough to slow them down, which is a shame give their offense hasn't been that potent all season. Onto ACU! While last week was a downer and a missed opportunity, the season is far from over. Have to win the next 3 games, which isn't looking as easy as it was a few weeks ago. ACU should be a home win, refocus, get back to what was working, and hopefully run the score up. Indiana State has lost 4 one score games to UNI, NDSU, Youngstown and Illinois State. That team has to be hungry and on the road is looking tougher. This is a loss that could keep you out of the playoffs (Idaho St. style). It can be ugly, it can be bad, but it needs to be a win. USD may have a bad record, but they just beat SIU, and are making changes at QB. This team always shows up against UND .... I'm glad it is a home game. NDSU is a ? game. I know Bison fans are not high on their team with how they have played. My in-laws think we are going to whoop them and have already offered me tickets. I think they are delusional and frustrated because the Bison aren't running every team out of the building like they have for a decade; meanwhile they are still highly ranked and finding ways to win games. Could we win, sure; but until I see a UND team show up and prove it, my confidence is low. Its like watching the Twins and Yankees in the playoffs.

His parents should be embarrassed. The hit is bad, but it happens. The extra penalty and then laughing about it speaks to the kind of person that kid is. I’d be so disappointed in my son.

Coaches just keep out coaching themselves. How many times has Q converted 4th and 1. Why not use what works instead of always trying to fake everyone out.

Just checked, I believe it was 2019 and Montana State was ranked number 9.

Does Big Ten Plus not have an app? Tried finding one on Roku, but didn't see anything

I guess I didn't realize they didn't play this anymore, but I always liked it. Put it back up when they are kicking!

The kids can block too. I believe it was the long Maag TD the other week, or the long Smith TD. Either way, he was way down field doin his job.

Pretty boring night to watch if youre a UND fan. Yuck. Where was last night's team?

That game was hot trash. Didn't realize the NCHC app was trying to do us a favor by not showing the game earlier. Better show up next weekend. Bipolar team from last night (I get it was a tie, but we passed the sniff test last night). It appears goaltending is going to cost us this year, even if the D is not what it has been. Missed the first period last night so I didn't realize DeRidder started, but Hellsten didn't look good last night .... OR tonight. Yikes, not sure what to think. We didn't have much puck luck tonight, and after watching the replay again we may have gotten screwed on the offsides call last night, but regardless .... HAVE TO PLAY BETTER AT HOME!

This is BS

FBS, D2, D3 ... find the right skill guy. Worth noting Jaleel Mclaughlin came up from D2 Notre Dame College, no down from an FBS school. That being said if we could find an effective drop down like Alex Tillman, I'd take it. Keep winning and making a name for UND this year and you have a better chance to attract some of these kids for next year. I'm completely opposed to building the entire roster through the portal like Missouri State does, BUT I'll all for filling in some holes with the right people.

I will respond to my original post and acknowledge that Montana IS undefeated AND you can only play the teams that are on your schedule. They should still have some time to prove themselves. Clearly a good football team BUT they have yet to really play some top competition yet.

Listening to the 360 podcast, I though it was nice to have Herder on. Usually pretty good insight and nice to have an outsider's perspective. I did hear him say that outside of NDSU and SDSU, he could see Montana being in the mix to compete for a national championship as well. Now that we are outside of the Big Sky, I don't follow those teams as closely. My initial reaction wasy: ok, sure .... its Montana. Then I started digging into the season and if you ask me, they have yet to prove anything ... certainly not their ranking. Now, The Griz could absolutely be a great team, but they have yet to be tested. At 5-0, their opponents have a combined record of 6-21. Game 1: Northwestern State (2-4: Beat Lamar and Nichols) Game 2: South Dakota (1-4: Beat Cal Poly) Game 3: Indiana St. (1-4: Beat N. Alabama ... though tested the almighty cows) Game 4: Portland St. (2-3: Beat N. AZ and something calls Lincoln University) Game 5: Idaho St. (0-6) - The Griz won this by a whopping 8 points. Granted, we have see weird things happen in Pocatella. At first glance, I'm not sure the Bobcats resume is much better. Though I will concede that Sac State and Weber State both have wins against Colorado State and Utah State respectively. It will be interesting to see who rises to the top in the Big Sky, and even if it is the Griz or the Cats, they haven't shown the dominance you would expect from their lofty rankings yet; though I would put the Bobcats ahead of the Griz. (Disclaimer: This is based on scores, stats and articles...I haven't been actually watching these teams)

Listening to the 360 guys give their mid season review, and loved how they talked about the wrinkles Danny throws on 4th and 1 or short yardage situations to gain 30-40+yards. (As I've said, we did this a few years ago with Skokna, but I never saw it again until the last few games) -vs. Missouri St - Misdirection by Tommy to the left, quick pitch right, Long TD run for Smith. -vs Youngstown - Q lines up shotgun, runs up to the line, Maag in motion, fake the handoff to Maag, pitch to Smith for an easy TD up the left side of the field. - 360 guys say next will be a fake pitch, drop back a few yards then toss it to the RB on a wheel route. I like it! -What about this. Q take the snap and steps forward towards the line, tosses back or pitches out to Romfo who runs it outside and has a run or pass option. Fast enough to make a play, but could make a throw if the receiver gets open deep. Not as fast as Smith, but fast enough if the field is wide open, but has the arm to make a play if the defense sniffs out the run. I'm not Danny Freund offensive genius, but thoughts?

I sure didn't. I wasn't the highest on him after last season, but he sure showed up last weekend. Made some really nice plays!

Its fine, just don't ever do that again!

I was hoping for a USD shocker, a Misery St W, and maybe an Indiana State upset W last weekend. I just can't get anything I want. Seriously though, an SDSU win would be awesome heading into next week. I wouldn't be upset if they were a little beat up and tired either, haha

Specifically said, I'm not writing off the other guys. Haven't heard many positives about Feeney from those that have seen him though. That could easily change, but who knows. I don't personally know anything about the kid, what his strengths are, what his weaknesses are. Would be great if he can step in at some point. I could care less who ends up under center as long as they make plays and win games.

What's wrong with hockey? This just sounds petty. It sucks that a lot of people will be out of town to watch that game, but it is what it is. Hard to blame people for wanting to travel to Vegas to have a little get away and watch their team at the same time. NDSU certainly traveled for their game at Target Field .... and I'd love to see UND get an opportunity like that. Its not like Grand Forks as a whole will be empty. I'm far less concerned with the fans traveling to support another UND sport than I am with the fans still in GF that just don't want to go, but again, it is what it is. Lots of people with kids and busy lives (like myself, though not in GF) who are just happy if they can make it home in time to catch the game on tv. Seems like you might be more annoyed that hockey has such a following and you are just mad than football doesn't quite have the same notoriety. Let's be fair to the hockey program here as well. Its not like they haven't earned it. Dominant success over the years will do that. I'd love to see the same happen to UND Football. Its not an either/or situation. Lets not be a hockey school or a football school .... lets be a f'in sports school (maybe education too )

Lol I know its up to the coaches/players, but when I was first thinking about it, I thought there is no way with Tommy. It already seems like the guy has been around forever, and he is certainly making his mark in the record books. Will be very interesting to see what he can do in 2 years if he is still here and his tools continue to develop (Belquist too). Would be cool if he could stay on both years and then transition to Kaminski. Not that I am writing off any of the other guys, but if Kaminski is what we are hoping he will be, it would be nice to move from a seasoned legit starter into another young legit starter that can have a length career.

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/football/fcs/fcs-coaches-poll Looks like Misery St dropped out of the coaches poll, but we are still not in it. We are actually listed as receiving the same number of votes as Misery St. Yet Princeton, Austin Peay and even (3-2) Richmond moved into the poll. Put UND's record next to UNI and we would be somewhere around 15. I really don't care about the coaches poll, it is more annoying to have it be such a joke. Not much anyone can do though. UND just needs to win. I don't care if it is close or ugly. Just beat the bunnies! Should have had them last year ... need to take care of business at home.