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South Dakota State wins 59-0 in a semifinal!? … hats off to them. That’s impressive.
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39 minutes ago, iramurphy said:
Fortunately, they won’t have to face live bullets.
Coaches play kids they think will give them the best chance to win. Fans may not agree with coaches decisions, but coaches who play favorites or make promises to recruits regarding guaranteed PT won’t last. No matter what we think of our staff, I don’t believe that would be a concern.In this context, live bullets means competition in an actual game, so unless a QB not on roster currently will be starting week 1 in Ames, Feeney or Kaminski will eventually face “live bullets”.
It’s no longer 1973; SS is now quiescent.
Oh, and correction: coaches *should* play whoever gives the team the best chance to win; but, coaches can occasionally be wrong too.
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2 minutes ago, jdub27 said:
I was told at least one of them was ready this year?
We’ll find out. Until live bullets are flying, though, hard to say with certainty what we’ll get. I certainly hope 1 of the 2 is ready to go, and for starters, I hope it’s a fair, open competition. No favoritism or promises.
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2 hours ago, iramurphy said:
Good HS player. Doesn’t look like he played at Marshal. Buried on depth chart. We already have 3 guys who were outstanding HS players, and Feeney has played well when given PT. If we can replace the OL guys so we can protect our QB and run the ball consistently, I think we are OK at QB and can score points. I’d be surprised if he would be more than a depth guy, but who knows.
We have lots of holes to fill on defense. If we can play defense, we create offensive opportunities. I’m more concerned about OL and our defense than QB.
Ohio high school football (where he went to high school) is quite competitive; a lot of good athletes / football players.
Offensive line and defense (specifically the defensive front; defensive line and edge rusher/outside linebacker) are most pressing needs; I agree.
First time starting QB incoming for 2024, none of us know what to expect from Feeney or Kaminski in 2024. All speculation at this point. Only way to protect from that (complacency) is to make sure competition is stacked at all positions, namely line of scrimmage players and quarterback. If this former Marshall QB can add to the competition, then I would see nothing wrong with adding him as another quality player to the roster. That goes for all prospective players in the portal that UND may be looking at.
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2 hours ago, geaux_sioux said:
I’d blame the players on that one too. It’s such a basic sports concept
Not a basic concept for UND Football, because it happened on numerous occasions. What if coaches didn’t prep 3rd/4th & long the entire game week? Still entirely on the players?
Not the X’s and the O’s, but the Jimmys and the Joes: you can always turn it back towards the players, but who recruits the players? Who prepares the players? Who puts in the schemes?
There are programs/coaches around the country every year, who do more with less, and those coaches tend to get promotions, not stick around for a decade plus.
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8 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:
Unless we recruit the right body types it doesn’t matter who is our SC coach. It’s been a gripe of mine from day 1 under Bubba. What’s odd is we have nice body types on the OL. Then you look at Bubbas supposed expertise, the defensive side, we are recruiting guys who aren’t big or long enough. Movement is number 1 always but if a guy gets there and gets run over it doesn’t matter how well they move.
Body types is a good start, but a lot of those guys are highly recruited, and thus hard to get to commit to UND. But I agree the recruiting needs to be better. Have to get more.
Late bloomers, so to speak, are nice to grab, and then what you do with those guys after they get on campus is what it is all about, especially at the FCS level. NDSU has been very good at this, hence their next level type of success. SDSU has become good at this now also. Of course, the worry is all this good development at the FCS level is just going to benefit the FBS teams as much as anything (transfer portal making FCS even more of a developmental level for the big boys).
We can all agree the defensive front is not where it needs to be. The offensive front, for how good it has become, is still not being relied upon consistently in the running game under Freund, which of course has been a hot topic this year.
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51 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:
Would help if coaches would recruit frame that could possibly look the type. The OL seemed to do just fine better to that point.
Always makes it easier if you recruit better players, no doubt. But, when you recruit guys with largely DII offers, and not ideal DI frame like you mention, then you sure better be able to do something with them via weight room and diet when they get on campus …
As for OL, it has been better with OL coach Pawlak on board. The defensive front (DL and OLB/edge) guys however are nowhere near where they need to be.
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31 minutes ago, homer said:
You should start one
Thanks. But no. Your turn.
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18 hours ago, F'n Hawks said:
More ascension associated with Kalen DeBoer. Congrats Coach Schmidt!
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10 hours ago, shep said:
Not sure it belongs here, but Shannon is done with the 360 guys.
Addition by subtraction, in terms of the podcast. Shannon, like his brother, is a really nice guy; but you can’t have an honest podcast when it’s co-hosted by the inept head coach’s brother.
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14 hours ago, Hawks_UND said:
Rumor is Baukol has been fired. Don’t think this will help us get stops on third down but you always need a scapegoat I guess.
Would be a start. Leftover from Mussman era. UND players consistently not looking that “type” compared to xDSU’s players and development will be even more key with transfer portal (FBS programs keep plucking FCS players). Also, prevent injuries, prevent injuries, prevent injuries.
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5 hours ago, jdub27 said:
Can't understand how or why someone can spend some much time and negative energy on something that they clearly don't enjoy. Just me though.
I assume you actually can't feel as negative as you come off here but the repetitiveness of the same criticisms over and over again while comparatively offering minimal positive outlooks is grinding. In the end, we all want to see better results.
You‘re mistaken; I clearly enjoy UND football, but that doesn’t mean I agree with the current direction or how it is managed.
We all want better results, that much I agree with. How we get there certainly seems to differ.
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7 minutes ago, jdub27 said:
^ exhibit A of one of said groupies
flatter yourself much?-
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1 hour ago, The Sicatoka said:
It would be wise to not underestimate Mama Sue’s knowledge of the game. Not saying what I suspect, just saying.
Heads tend to spin trying to keep track of everyone’s “knowledge of the game” on here.
It all comes back to we all want UND football to do well. If you enjoy 7 wins, 4 inexplicable losses, and an early playoff exit, then thus far, you probably absolutely adore UND football and good ol’ Bubba ball. Oh, and also routinely watching NDSU roll in the playoffs despite frequent coaching changes and high NFL draft departures on a regular basis.
How do we potentially change the above narrative? Well, wait decade by decade, and make no staffing changes, because if you want anything to occur sooner, you’re asking for instant gratification, you’re too young, too inexperienced, too non – Midwestern to know how things work.
Welcome to UND football fandom.
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6 hours ago, Frozen4sioux said:
Cringeyer than constantly liking your own posts with a different sign on?
Just sayin.... cause that'd be pretty pathetic.
That’s your explanation to folks not agreeing with your ridiculous takes? Good grief, talk about classic Midwest paranoia …
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7 hours ago, Shawn-O said:
This has Polasek written all over it. Cain makes way too much money. Maybe there's others out there?
https://sports.usatoday.com/ncaa/salaries/football/assistant
Could definitely see that.
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12 minutes ago, CMSioux said:
Sorry if this is obvious but the past few years our inability to rush/hurry/sack the QB is directly related to our inabillty to stop third/fourth and long. As we all know everything starts with having better OL and DL - if we can't get em in the portal we gotta develop them. I would say OL is more solid than DL right now.
Agreed. OL and DL (including EDGE) is critical and it all starts with development based on high demand around the country.
UND can develop offensive linemen. They’ve proved it the last couple seasons.
Of late, however, it looks like they can’t develop DL/edge. Hopefully Lance Rucker has a hell of an off-season in the weight room, and there’s surprises, otherwise I see overall team regression to under 6 wins and new coaching staff for 2025 hopefully.
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Just now, gfhockey said:
Any word of coaching moves yet?
Late 2024 (November 2024) there could be an announcement.
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Just now, homer said:
If you would read what I posted I was replying to what fixes would be available in the portal. Big, fast dlinemen are going to be just as high in demand as OL. Everyone wants them, even those who don’t know football. Lol.
Not likely to be immediate help there but let’s set a false reality on fixing through the portal.
They will need to get D2 players or JUCO players. I agree it’s a tough get. I read your post; I didn’t agree with “quickest and potentially easiest path for defensive improvement is through the secondary”.
This suggests the D will improve with secondary (defensive back) additions. I’ll tell you right now: the D won’t get any better if the defensive front doesn’t get better. You can add all the defensive backs you want.
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1 hour ago, homer said:
The quickest and potentially easiest path for defensive improvement is through the secondary. Just more of those players out there than big body Dlinemen. I would argue that is as competitive as oline in the portal at this point.
need to hit JUCO or sell a D2 guy on opportunities up front.
Disagree on the secondary.
If they can’t get pressure on the quarterback, they will continue to cover like dogsh*t on 3rd and long. Too much time and receivers will eventually always get open.
Football is won at the line of scrimmage, which includes EDGE rushers (that’s outside linebacker for the novices out there). Anyone who says different don’t know ball…
Now with all that said, I’m not sure this defensive staff is capable of getting out of their own way and recruiting / then developing the necessary type of players. This defense is 20 years old and too rigid. Players aren’t being put in good enough position. Defensive coaching staff is failing … but not just defense; the offense deserves their fair share of blame also considering they were shut out last season in critical game vs UNI.
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Offensive linemen is a non-get in the transfer portal due to how high the demand is. Just look at Kilty- lost to FBS school. UND is locked in on development of their offense, specifically offensive line. They maybe could manage a D2 quarterback if they want to be aggressive, but my guess is they stick with current offensive players - including Feeney and Kaminski - unless maybe a receiver or running back becomes available. Still, OL and QB are most important offensive positions.
As for defense, the defensive front, which includes DL and EDGE, are the most important positions on defense, and there are opportunities available in portal. Need to capitalize big-time on these positions or else 2024 is certainly a lame duck season. So far, no splashes yet to suggest ‘24 will be any different.
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3 minutes ago, Midwestern Hawk said:
North Dakota football should demand excellence. The record and the 2021 extension scream the fact it does not demand excellence and that is my problem with the UND football program.
Agreed
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13 minutes ago, CMSioux said:
Those who know UND football laughed out loud at the suggestion of "ignorance" - more like "legendary".
“Those who know UND football …”
Now that is a good one …
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On 12/11/2023 at 7:36 PM, Siouxperman8 said:
Hindsight Hawks are still undefeated.
Is it actually hindsight if we predict the failure with foresight time and time again?
2023 Non-UND FCS thread
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We wasn’t anything special either.