Johnny Five

Just because you don't like them doesn't mean it doesn't exist. If you really think Polacek wouldn't have loved to go to Kansas State and Montana....lol.

Eckart from CHS apparently decided to stick with the Bismarck Bobcats instead of return to CHS. That is a pretty big blow for Ole.

That is a game that was supposed to be played when Trey Lance was here and got moved due to COVID. There are definitely challenges for NDSU scheduling wise, it's just the fact of the matter.

The Alerus is a hell of a homefield advantage for UND. That'll be a real playoff doozy in the future. I don't think Mr. Schmidt will be in Grand Forks very long. And by that I mean....that is a good problem to have. I don't see UND having a problem with SDSU with or without their starting QB and I'm thinking a semifinal appearance come playoff time. The defense is nasty and any rankings coming out that have them outside the Top 10 is flat out dumb. Yeah there's 4 losses....but good grief, only one real "turd" if you can even call it that. I'm not gonna be surprised if there's another meeting in Fargo this year.

I always love the pot shots at the media guys. They're no different than Schlossman or Miller (who Izzo has on all the time). The best media coverage in the FCS and probably better than most G5s as well. That's like saying Schlossman is no good because he's in Grand Forks. Yeah...actually he should be an NHL writer I agree with that.

No clue what's going to happen here. Both teams are much better coached than the last beatdown at the Alerus. Payton seems to be the real deal and he's got a loaded group of WR and TE to throw to as well. Haven't seen enough of UND to comment specifically, but I think if Jerry is on NDSU can be had with some of the shorter passing game type stuff. NDSU has been super opportunistic this year, if UND rolls with zero turnovers it's a ballgame to the final 00s. Seems to be at times NDSU has had some horse shoe luck on some big plays...but sometimes in sports that is earned as well. Perhaps a big special teams play either way will swing this game. Should be a crazy environment.

When they got hammered by Tech in the second game of the year I knew it wasn't going to be good. Simply put, one of the worst performances I've seen in my years as a Gopher Hockey fan. It is just not a good team. Were they short last weekend? Sure. Who cares? Next man up. No clue what Bob's philosophy was after last season. Moore and Kurth should've stayed (yes, every program can say that so that's no excuse). He seemed fine with grabbing Luedtke and then Pritchard followed shortly after and then fills out the roster with some MIAC kid if I remember right. WTF. When Schlossman was on the GPL podcast they talked about the 2 programs and their philosophy after last season ended. Brad mentioned that Jackson had a nice advantage with a sh*tload of empty roster spots, meanwhile they made a reference to Bob not wanting to step on any of his recruits necks (maybe a bad way to put it but you get the point). Anyway...this season is dust, and that's OK. In the new era of college hockey, it can be in the blink of an eye and any program can rebound. Anyone thinking Bob has lost it or isn't a good coach is just delusional. The pipeline is looking mighty fine. Personally, I can deal with it for a year. If it ends up rolling into a second year...then...see ya Robert.

As a Gopher fan the problem is not only the losses...but gol' damn they're just down right getting bludgeoned. It's basically a one line team with zero ability to sustain pressure. Bob's got himself a great pipeline, no question, but this is teetering on an epic disaster at this point.

Pathetic move by the entire organization. Stevie Wonder could see that Carson was injured. Disgusting.

When the product is good, the crowds are good. This year's product deserves what they get in the stands.

Yo..... I didn't make Friday's tilt. Saturday....honestly I walked in the rink and didn't feel a "buzz." Maybe I'm off on that. Sorta felt like everyone thought UND was gonna take Friday's 3rd period and continue it into Saturday (at least I did). Looked at my buddy after 2 periods and said..."this is not a great hockey game" and he agreed. But that's what Bob's crew needed to do, and honestly, probably going to have too all season. I didn't feel like Di Pasquo had to make any real difficult saves. I was wearing maroon and gold, hardly got any sh*t talked to me all day either downtown or at the game. Dammit, we are getting soft I guess lol. I 100% assumed UND was going to sweep. Another valuable lesson in college hockey, when all else fails, trust Mr. Schlossman. Despite the Saturday result for UND, that's a damn good team and will be reckon with all season long. Cheers.

Second question? yes. It's going to be a loooooong year. Last question. I don't think so. Pipeline is really strong. Stevie Wonder could see this was coming. That being said, UND is really...really....really.....good. Regarding penalties: I always feel the better skating team will draw more penalties, and UND is the better skating team.

That is a factual statement. Regardless of the outcome...sweep, swept, split...lotta season left for them both with conference play.

I'm not going to try to argue that point based on results so far. I will say the Saturday Michigan Tech game was flat out embarrassing. The BC series was much better. Jimmy Clarke had 3 grade A in the second period that would've titled the game 1-1...didn't happen and that's hockey...and this years squad needs all of those. The post season will definitely be a challenge for this years version of Gopher Hockey but then again last year went one and done so really...it is what it is.

Perhaps 17 and 18 for UND pound sand up Bob's rear this weekend and it opens his eyes a bit more.