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Watching the OU/TCU game and I can't help but wonder what might have been had UND used their running back (particularly Santiago) like how OU does in the passing game. More often than not, if a RB is in on a passing play he was kept in as a blocker. Didn't leak them out, didn't really swing them out. Boring, unimaginative, simple to defend.

It's always fun to watch these guys when the passes are crisp and the cycle is working to perfection. Pure zone control and pressure.

Caulk?

Rudolph should be gone and the announcement should come sooner than later. That lets incoming recruits know what's going on (some might be apprehensive with the offensive struggles and lack of imagination), and it lets you try to find a replacement quickly, give that replacement more time to get to know the remaining players and influence some of the recruiting strategies.

UND picked up after the first and were either even or held the advantage I feel in the final two periods. Thome has been looking strong, big kid with a bright future but Cam is still definitely the starter on any given night, but at least Thome is getting some game experience and can either spell a game down the stretch or step in if Cam struggles. Yes Gardner got a goal but it was fairly gift-wrapped by Gersich (who I thought played fantastic tonight). Pogo was making some noise but didn't have much to show for it. I am really waiting to see Jones tried out on the top line, not sure why Berry doesn't give it a shot because Jones has been playing fantastic and I feel his style of play would better suit Gersich/Mismash. Mismash has been playing well and looks very much at home on the top line. To add, I don't think Rhett is a bad player, I just don't think his skillset suits the top line with speed/skill like Gersich and Mismash. He would be better suited for the second or third line, with a grinding type unit. I thought the best he's played in his time at UND was on a "big" line that physically wore other teams out by grinding them in the corners and controlling the puck.

Gersich/Jones/Mismash would be fun to watch. A lot more skill and finishing potential just switching Gardner and Jones.

Miami carried the play but UND had some good looks. Both teams lucky to not have a goal against. I really want to see Jones centering the top line.

That's more likely than Rudy opening things up.

Regarding the Cookus hit, by the letter of the rule that was targeting. It was helmet to helmet contact on a defender that didn't really see him coming at all. If you are going to protect receivers from hits like that, you also have to protect defenders as well. Was it a huge hit? Not really. But any other player would have been tossed for targeting as well and people probably wouldn't blink twice, but since it was the starting QB it's blown up into a big deal. Moral of the story, don't hit people in the head.

This offensive line can't figure out how to pick up a blitz, plus they are letting the defense get quick pressure with just a three man rush. No development of this line.

wtf would you decline that penalty on inches to go and your defense a sieve against the run?

Jones has been fantastic. I wouldn't mind seeing him get top line time.

Powerplay is showing life when the puck goes low.

thankfully sac bailed us out by throwing twice.

I believe he has to sit out the first half.

So much for keeping UNC under 40.

And I just saw the play you were referring to after posting. Edited my comment. Chill.

Nevermind, my feed is way behind.

Offensive line is getting zero push. Eesh.

Hunt is looking good and we finally have a thick enough body in the middle to not get pushed around. Defense looks worlds better this game than it has except that one blown coverage.

Preaching to the choir. That dump off to Santiago was closest I've seen this offense come to a screen.

Fantastic call actually, with as hard as UNC has been pursuing the ball.

How do you not flag the receiver for dancing in the endzone? Seems strange to me.

Why are we talking about this in the football forum? Take it elsewhere if you want.

Doesn't help these refs are partially blind. Completely miss the facemask against Studsrud the end of last drive, and then super ticky tack PI call.