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I would love for Danny to be back.

Gordie has to be the betting favorite. Maybe Schmidt has someone else lined up but have to imagine this possibility was discussed when Gordie was brought here.

I am ready for him to take over Curtis’s minutes and eat into Anderson’s, who’s been extremely disappointing but that was a big time shot he made yesterday.

Extremely fun to watch. I think you’re accurate in most areas and I think a big part of why they’re playing this way, especially on the defensive end is Ty Danielson. I mean still gave up 80+ points yesterday in OT but the defense is flying and fun. I think it’s extremely important we keep him around. I guess that would probably mean keep Sather around unless we do the bold thing and just give the keys to Danielson, which I’m not necessarily opposed to…..

Much better.

I didn’t notice the graphic is in front of the fargodome

Come again.

I don’t know for sure but I believe she’s referring to watching the gopher games on the couch and now in the stands.

Cartel money

Where do you predict we finish? I guess what is exceeding expectations? I feel like a top 3 finish could secure an extension but not sure beyond that.

UND (317 KenPom) is coming off a 72-61 win over Oral Roberts on New Year’s Day, a game that was somehow closer and yet also didn’t really reflect how much better UND was for large stretches. The Hawks led by 17 at halftime before a sluggish second half let Oral Bob creep back in. That comeback stalled quickly once ORU had two players foul out and another get ejected for a dirty play on Eli King. A weird game, but a needed Summit win. Now onto South Dakota State. The Jacks come in ranked 177 on KenPom and are already 1-0 in Summit League play after a convincing New Year’s Day win over Omaha. As usual, SDSU is loaded with balance and experience. Sophomore 6’10” center Damon Wilkinson (#34) announced himself in conference play with a monster performance, going for 24 points and 19 rebounds. He is going to be a major handful for UND’s post players and will likely be the focal point of SDSU’s offense. They have plenty of weapons beyond him. #3 Joe Sayler is averaging 11.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. He was my preseason pick for Summit Player of the Year and while his numbers are a bit quieter than expected so far, we all know he can get hot in a hurry. #14 Jaden Jackson is putting up 12.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, and #10 Kalen Garry adds 11.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. Lots of capable scorers and playmakers, which makes defending SDSU a real challenge. KenPom projects a 78-72 SDSU win, while BartTorvik has it at 76-71. Either way, it’s expected to be competitive. Get to The Betty on Saturday at 1pm before the hockey game and let’s help give this team a real home-court boost. This is the kind of game where the crowd can matter.

I agree with both of you. Just shocking, imo.

FYI - Carter Evanson and his Horace squad will be in Grand Forks next Friday night in a game against Central. May have to go check it out.

I just can’t believe Reggie Thomas is playing real D1 minutes. He was good today so it’s working just think we can get so much more out of AS3.

I haven’t watched anything but with the position versatility could he replace Wiltshire? Still hoping we can get another year out him.

UND opens the New Year with a home matchup against Oral Roberts on 1/1 at 1pm at The Betty. UND comes in at 6-10 and sitting 322 on KenPom. Oral Roberts is 5-10 and ranked 298. KenPom actually likes UND in this one, projecting a 76-75 Hawks win, so this feels like one of those coin-flip Summit-type games where home court could matter. Oral Roberts is led by senior guard Ty Harper (#1), a transfer from Youngstown State. He is their clear go-to guy, averaging 16.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. He can score at all three levels and will probably have the ball in his hands late. After him, keep an eye on #9 Ofri Naveh, a 6’7 sophomore putting up 12.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Solid size and versatility. Then there’s #5 Connor Dow, a 6’6 junior who is their volume shooter. He has already taken 105 threes this season, hitting them at 33 percent, and is averaging 10.9 points. If he gets hot, that can change things quickly. This is also Oral Roberts’ first season under head coach Kory Barnett, so they are still figuring things out. One other thing I’m really curious about is what’s going on with freshman forward Micah Curtis for UND. He’s basically been MIA, only appearing in three games all year and hasn’t been with the team lately. Feels like a sure fire transfer. Should be an interesting one and feels like a game UND needs if they want any momentum heading deeper into Summit play.

I feel like that would be pretty surprising if he stays beings he wouldn’t be the OC. Wazzu is hiring Matt Miller for that role. Danny could take on the QB coach position but I think he can get a better role elsewhere

Well he already has 3 pretty talented kids coming signed to come in next year in Jayden Moore, Carter Evanson and Sage Hanson. Now will that happen if he doesn’t get renewed? Who knows.

Seems to be some heavy heavy smoke about NDSU moving up and not just football. I mean at this point it’s the boy who cried wolf when it comes to this topic but idk feels a little different right now.

I don’t blame Kraft for taking that shot but man that was way too early. I assume Marlboro Man is Garrett? Man has he been a disappointment.

Idk just from the headache the Curtis twins sound like, I would seriously think about parting ways with them. Clearly talented players but not going to be successful with the attitudes it seems they walk around with. Just my opinion from afar.

Honestly, that might be a top 5 game I’ve been to at the Betty. Just everything that happened made it quite the experience.

You’re safe!