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No argument here.

I agree. Minimum of 7-8 wins per year for UND football. That is the standard. The facilities and investment that UND football now has at its disposal is better than several FBS programs. No reason whatsoever that UND football isn’t in the watered-down FCS playoffs and hosting games every single damn season. The 5 wins in 2024 was an absolute travesty. The losses to Youngstown State-Indiana State-Illinois State were purely a result of awful defense, awful road preparedness, and ultimately Bubba losing the team. No buzz, no excitement, no expectations - the exact opposite of where this program is now trending thank God … Lets Go Hawks

Probably the last one for awhile so I’ll have to think about it …

Thanks for pointing out the 19 idiots. Ag school buffalo swag is still going strong in Fargo I see - it’s hilarious.

The way it should be. All is right in the world … for now.

I checked with ChatGPT and it stated Bill Chaves (again) made the wrong decision; Sather ain’t it. The UND athletic department leadership is setting the bar sky-high once again—

Still surveyed by the enemies to the South - gotta love it.

And here we are again: internal bickering among our supporters and alumni that is diverting attention from our primary objectives. Surprise. Surprise. I apologize for my part in it. As for the thread itself, bottom line is the coaching challenges and recent record will likely severely limit our transfer portal opportunities. In terms of AI tools like ChatGPT for responses, I am flattered that you think my responses are so sharp they might be AI-generated! It’s just me here, though… for now. I digress on this topic for now …

Student-athletes now value numbers 0-9 the most. It’s another way to ramp up competition (and earn those numbers), and anyway to boost up competition is a good thing. Big things coming …

Your extensive experience and contributions are widely acknowledged and valued. However, prolonged tenure can inadvertently breed complacency, a significant risk I highlighted previously. In Division I athletics, success hinges on forward-thinking and proactive measures—wins are not merely desirable, they are the cornerstone of recruiting and funding. The UND basketball program’s current trajectory underscores an urgent need for change. Stagnation should not be an option. Consider the football program: within four months of new leadership, a wave of innovative ideas has revitalized the team, demonstrating the tangible benefits of fresh perspectives. This stands in stark contrast to the status quo, where clinging to past methods—however successful historically—can blind us to present realities. Age and experience alone do not guarantee insight; they can, at times, entrench bias toward outdated practices. UND men’s basketball team requires new direction now. Delaying this decision is not just ill-advised—it borders on negligence. The transition from Division II to Division I demands more than upgraded facilities; it necessitates a mindset shift, one that prioritizes decisive action over complacency. The time for a new head coach is now. As for whether or not I’m a champion or not, I’ll let others decide that. There are various definitions for that on an individual level, but from a team sport division 1 athletics perspective, going back to one of your comments, it is in fact wins that do carry the most weight (at least they should; at UND this has been repeatedly questioned though).

Your dedication to UND athletics program is truly admirable. However, this steadfast support might inadvertently limit your ability to recognize areas where higher standards and greater expectations could drive meaningful improvement. While I acknowledge that I may be making some assumptions here, it seems you might be as well—particularly in presuming that the current hierarchy is adequately serving everyone’s best interests. I encourage you to consider whether this assumption holds true under closer scrutiny. Being critical is not synonymous with being negative; these are distinct approaches. Criticism, when constructive, involves objectively assessing a situation to identify opportunities for growth. The football program has recently made notable advancements, and it’s essential to acknowledge and build upon this progress rather than diminishing its significance. Your recent comments appeared to downplay these efforts, which risks undermining the broader goal of elevating UND athletics as a whole. Yes, the 2025 team has yet to play a game, but no need to even possibly bring forth negativity there. I also find your request for me to (again) submit credentials to you a bit puzzling and somewhat unnecessary. Raising this suggestion again feels redundant and misses the mark on addressing the core issues at hand. While your instinct to defend UND’s decision-makers is understandable and likely well-intentioned, it can come across as overly protective rather than forward-thinking. A more proactive stance, one that challenges the status quo and pushes for innovation, is what UND athletics needs to reach the next level (in my opinion)—and, ultimately, to strive for greatness. I urge you to shift from a defensive posture to one that champions progress, ensuring that our shared commitment to UND translates into tangible, lasting success. Again, results (on the field and court) matter.

Tradition starting around college football, including at University of Nebraska: https://www.wowt.com/2024/08/21/nebraska-football-reveals-10-players-awarded-single-digit-jersey-numbers/?outputType=amp

I don’t claim to know your full history with UND, and I get that fan forums can get heated—ironic, right? You’re right I don’t have all the details, but I’m not just here to complain. I push for solutions, not just on this forum (which I value for insight), but elsewhere too. Criticism like “you’ve got nothing worthwhile” misses the mark—I’m proactive, not whining. For UND men’s basketball, my ideas are clear: mirror the football team’s recent success. Bring in new coaches to spark excitement, boost NIL / collective funding, raise coaching salaries, start new endowments, and build the program’s brand. It’s straightforward—big vision, bold action, and competent execution. Plus, UND athletics needs sharper staffing decisions—smarter hires, better timing on transitions, and less political correctness.

The CFO does not fund the department ….

Yep, just look down the road. Sickening. I’m not going to play UND’s accountant (CFO) this morning, but there are always different potential strategies to fund the athletic department, and to die on the hill that UND is doing it perfect is beyond ignorant in my opinion. Most should be open to alternatives if it means a different and perhaps better outcome, but I love how @jdub27 and @iramurphy continue to defend how the hierarchy thinks at UND, continually demonstrating the flaws in that thought-process.