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Health is good. Same guys available for NAU should be available for SIU on Saturday.

I don’t buy it because UND media/local media have directly said there is all kinds of room around them in the press box.

Bad new perspective: UND has played 3 presumably bad football teams thus far. Don’t know what UND is yet. good news perspective: UND has won consecutive fourth quarter games, including one on the road, and has a belief. They are familiar with this SIU team, that looked average to below average in their first two games. UND, if they play a disciplined game, definitely can beat SIU on the road and set up a huge matchup in the Alerus Center on Oct. 1.

Again, if UND could have a collective athletic department that was unified in wanting to reach national prominence, and not more preoccupied with internal conflict (hockey vs other sports, nickname controversy, etc.) than competitive success, then I think UND athletics as a whole could be “high profile”. Unfortunately, and it is very unfortunate, all those with “little man syndrome” have a hard time with that vision. It’s obvious this is not just a UND issue, but also a greater Grand Forks cultural issue.

NDSU’s constant winning has brought out the worst in many of their fans. They deserve to have 10 straight losing seasons, but perhaps I’m a bit biased …

Erik comes from Roseau, he could just as well have “hockey” tattooed on his forehead. underwhelming job performance to say the least, but he’s got an opportunity in front of him to do something and improve

I’ve always thought field level end zone seating needs to be developed. That would allow catwalks to be open. There are plenty of people who don’t care much about the view, albeit would have a great view when the line of scrimmage is at their respective end, but would love to have a bar set up in the end zone for social gatherings. That would also improve the horrible end zone aesthetics the Alerus currently has.

I could see having assigned seating up at the catwalk if UND was selling out games, but they aren’t, so it should be open. The other option is if you have bars up on the catwalk, then maybe you market it like the clubs in the Ralph, but right now the Alerus Catwalks are no where near that. As for students, they are where they belong.

This is probably a true statement. I agree with this. If UND gets behind and can’t do this, I could see a loss. But if UND offense can keep the UND defense off the field, win the time of possession and give their running back 20+ carries, that’s definitely a good thing for UND.

Another example of the transfer portal not being the most perfect thing for these young student-athletes.

I’m glad we agree.

Beyond true.

No, they are sending crews to the location, or at least that is the goal, but there is “schedule flexibility” in the contract. Midco and UND doing things right, finally. Breath of fresh air to know this investment in football is finally happening. In their defense, the Big Sky Conference made it challenging previously. MVFC better to work with. https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-signs-expansive-television-rights-deal-with-midco-sports

Pointless argument we’re all saying the same thing here want to be ranked, then win … Want to be popular and get bigger and nicer things, then be ranked, by winning …

Which still comes back to what you do on the actual football field … UND hasn’t been a familiar ranked team for playoff selection because they often lose games they shouldn’t. No one takes them seriously … yet Idaho State numerous times while in BSC, @ South Dakota last year, etc.

More than one way to do things.

So you agree with my thoughts, but my attitude hurts you? On an online forum? My God society has gone soft. Grow up. If you don’t want to hear criticism, stick to just reading the UND athletics website. Reality is there is always good with the bad, or bad with the good.

Polls really are a complete waste of time at this juncture. UND has huge games coming up against Southern Illinois, Missouri State, South Dakota State and North Dakota State. UND needs to just win. If UND can do that, polls will take care of themselves.

It’s Midco coverage from here on out, so yes. Going to be great to have Midco for UND’s road conference games.

Someone a little sensitive today, huh? What was said was not wrong (ie UND is 2-1 but has several areas of concern), but you being a soft, sensitive you know what is the issue here.

I agree, Lance Leipold is a good coach. Kansas made a good decision going with a head coach who had proven track record of success as a head coach elsewhere (DIII Wisconsin Whitewater, U of Buffalo).

I’d say we stay the same with a huge opportunity to move up *IF* UND can beat Southern Illinois on the road.

Having a big head is a prerequisite to be an NDSU supporter … and it’s above the belt.

I agree - it’s not healthy to be an extremist; don’t split. So, don’t split. UND is far from the worst team in the county, but they also have a lot yet to prove. They are barely a top 25 team at this point, but there will be plenty of good teams ahead for UND to show their true colors. In fact, UND’s next two opponents look quite good (@ Southern Illinois, vs Missouri State).

In these scenarios, usually less is more. go back to how UND looked in 2001. clean cut, solid.