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http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/280936/group/Sports/ Congrats to Bubba.

Until something official comes out, probably best to sit tight. This is a really fickle bunch here..wow All the NAIA and Kalen bashing reminds me of a guy named Hugh Freeze. He was the coach of Lambuth in the NAIA (2009), and his team lost early in the playoff badly..same year USF won it (back to back)....and then a few years later Hugh was the head coach at Ole Miss (and doing fine). The 2nd round of the NAIA playoffs was the furthest his team got and they didn't have longtime success or anything notable. Kalen has been the OC at SIU for 4 seasons and had his best offense this season..while his very good QB went down about 2/3 of the way through the year. Not bad considering the Valley is the top conference in FCS. Either coach (Kalen or Bubba) would be a solid hire in Grand Forks. Both would find a way to bring in a solid staff as well. There's a dynasty going on in Fargo....and some of the better players at UND have now left for what they see as better situations. There is a bit of a rebuild going on here whether admitted or not. Let the new coach come in and get things settled..some new bodies..and the starting of a change of culture. This wont occur overnight. As a fan (which most on here seem to be), the best thing you can do is show your support for whoever the new coach is go to the games....and cheer the team on. Just 2 cents from the bleachers..

Oh ok. Since it's such a good conference....I tend to look at how each side rates versus the rest of the conference itself (due to their conference strength versus the rest of the FCS). Plenty of offenses and defenses rank higher in the country due to playing in lesser conferences and competition. Valley Offense: PPG 28.5 (4th), YPG 385 (3) Defense: PPG 25.2 (5th), YPG 362 (6)

Are you talking about 2013?

To answer an earlier question, it took me a bit to find the video feed..and it was available in HD from the Carroll website (they do a fantastic job with that). The PSU thing fell apart, and really pissed me off for about 15 mins..haha....until I went to the CC site. I can't stand the highlight vids that don't tell the story of the game, but instead only being a hype tape for 1 team. I know that's the world we live in now though.. What you didn't see in the video was Carroll running pretty easily on PSU with the battering ram running back, until he blew a knee before half. He went for 10 carries, 74 yards and a score. Carroll had possesion time 2 to 1 in the first half, and over 230 yards by half. I think UND with Mitch Sutton can have similar success if they play their cards right. That said, with the starting QB down I'm not sure why PSU wouldn't just look to stack the run like USF did with UND last year and make the Sioux have success throwing the ball to win the game. (However, the PSU DL seems more built for pass rushing than run stopping) Overall I think the key will be UND's defense limiting the explosive PSU offense from the big plays. They will get behind the UND secondary a few times and have chances in the screen game to break a big one..and UND needs to try and contain them when those chances come up..cuz they have gamebreakers. Very interesting early matchup for UND. Will home field advantage > PSU speed..?

Having watched Carroll @ Portland State last night (PSU wins 38-20), it was an interesting game..and a few things were clear. Game is 21-12 at half..and Carroll's NAIA POY RB blows a knee before half and doesn't return. This kinda changes Carroll's offensive gameplan. At half Carroll has outgained PSU, with PSU scoring a pick 6 and a long TD pass. Big plays is what won the day for PSU. Their team speed was a real difference-maker..their WR can fly and a HB who can move also....along with a D-Line that can get up the field. In terms of scheme, I thought Carroll looked better considering the athletic difference between the squads. Carroll was able to contain their running game, but not the big play itself in the passing game. I will be interested to see PSU play at the Alerus next week as I've seen Carroll and UND plenty in the past. I think the PSU speed might very well be the difference in this one.

I will be interested to see how UND does against an opponent like Portland State, who is seemingly a top 4 team in the conference. As a USF fan, I will be watching this Sat night on stream to see how former NAIA championship rival of USF (Carroll College-MT) does as they make a non-NAIA trip up to Portland State. Obviously Portland State is a heavy favorite, but Carroll isn't to be overlooked. Good luck the rest of the way Sioux fans.

Honestly folks....as I don't care one way or another about your coaching staff....but considering how that 2009 game hurt your program....how can your guys not be up for this game and revenge..? (that's not just the coaches, that's on the players too) From my eyes, USF packed a lot more punch today and moxy for the better part of this one....and that shouldn't happen in your building....and with the back-story coming into this game.. USF Coach: "I thought we outplayed them today, I really feel for our kids.." (I echo that)

Last game for USF....yes. Crazy year with transition scheduling, etc. I'm a rabid fan yes....I've been in the position of not being able to see a game and going off the chat. You are welcome. It's been a fun ride with the USF@UND series....not so much for you guys, I know....I'm just sayin. Good luck the rest of the year Sioux..and in the Big Sky.

FG Good at the gun. I thought USF had the effort to win this one, but some blocked FGs were huge..needless to say. Congrats on the win Sioux fans..

3 ticks left.. UND for FG now..

Sutton running is the difference a bit late....another 1st down. UND at about the 12....

UND moves the chains again....now 39 of USF....2 mins left....USF 13-12 ...now to the 18....1 min left now.

3rd and 21......22 yard gain. ..I need to go kick the cat..

Hardin bomb....again. ....at the USF 25. oh....wait.. PF on 77 offense......good time for that one..