UND-FB-FAN

Yeah wait and see aka wait until we’re behind the 8 ball and forced to do it.

For me it’s simple: based on the resources UND has (budget, facilities, etc), and also the narrative that they are committed to being a top FCS school like NDSU and SDSU, UND should be looking at going 8-3 with this schedule, with likely losses @Nebraska and @NDSU, and perhaps a random thrown-in loss (SDSU)? The schools that otherwise are on the schedule should be wins based on their resources. The hesitancy on predicting that record for most may not seem obvious, but it should be: under the current leadership structure for UND football, amateur decisions are made too frequently to be a champion. The program went 5-6 in 2021 and 3-8 in 2017. Both seasons hurt progress immensely.This program can’t get out of its own way. Fortunately, the guy who makes the football decisions is also a very nice guy so he’s bought himself a decade plus despite being a mediocre football coach. Perhaps a unpopular take, but the truth. UND football won’t be a FCS championship contender until new leadership comes around. Maybe that will be a batch of assistant coaches who “get it” and not necessarily a complete overhaul, but who knows? After awhile, you are what you are. As has been discussed ad nauseam, at this juncture all teams are undefeated! So as for Teeder, it’s fine to have the “homer” juices flowing and plan for a great season! But after a few weeks of actual football, reality will hit.

Yeah, the institutions need to play a role with NIL, it just so happens it might be unwritten. Grand Forks is a perfect community for NIL and recruiting college football players. For example, Lincoln and UNL Cornhusker FB program have a great partnership for NIL. Rydell's, Altru, etc. all great possibilities to help *legally* recruit top football student-athletes to Grand Forks via NIL. The details are bit unclear right now from my perspective, but if there’s a will, there’s certainly a way with this.

This comment likely won’t age well …

oh boy …

https://blogs.und.edu/press-releases/2022/08/memorial-village-to-hold-groundbreaking-thursday-aug-25/ Hopefully secure Pollard Athletic Center phase II funding very soon …

This whole conspiracy of “QBs don’t run because they don’t have a backup” is hilarious. I can’t believe it has caught any steam around here. It doesn’t really exist- the players are who they are in live action. Perhaps the called (designed) QB runs aren’t called, but a QB who runs will still run if given the chance. I’ll leave it at that. With that said, I completely agree the recruiting behind Studsrud was atrocious

Sort of a pointless argument, but Studsrud still completed around 60% of his passes. Also, Studsrud was a far better athlete and was a good runner. With that said, he definitely missed some throws and was far from perfect. I think it is a very big deal that Studsrud was only coached by the incompetent Rudolph, who I think was way behind the times of coaching college QBs and offenses. Danny Freund would have made Studsrud a much, much better player. The offense, reads, and throws that Rudolph had Studsrud make were archaic and embarrassing compared to what other offenses around college football were doing from ‘14-‘17.

Studsrud had every bit as much talent as Schuster, if not more. Ultimately results come down to system/coaching and players around the position, though.

University of Nebraska Regents unanimously voted to lift the 23-year-old ban on booze at Husker home games. But it may still take some time before the beer flows at NU football games in Memorial Stadium. "This is very much a crawl, walk and we're talking years," NU President Ted Carter Jr. said. https://www.ketv.com/amp/article/lincoln-nebraska-regents-lift-ban-booze-h-husker-home-events-sports-memorial-stadium-football-booze-liquior-beer/39050485 No alcohol allowed previous to this season, and I haven’t heard if alcohol will be actually available via concessions in Memorial Stadium in 2022. UND-Nebraska game is first football game in Memorial Stadium since ban was lifted, so not sure anyone knows other than those close to UNL athletic department. I would plan for there to not be alcohol available for sale and surprised if it is.

Figures … this UND-Wisconsin dynamic has happened a time or two before …

I agree with this; 9-2 is best case scenario but 8-3 is more realistic. Really depends on how good UND is on the road this year vs the MVFC; I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt.

A lot of ifs in your comment; I’m afraid it is too optimistic; that is, wishful thinking. When Tommy is in the game, you can still run. But if Quincy is in the game, can you throw? Tommy is the better option between these two if Quincy can’t develop a passing game, which is why Tommy was the de facto starter in 2021. I think Tommy is ineffective running himself, but the offense can still run the ball via handoff, jet sweep, etc., even designed QB runs albeit they do not have huge play potential with Tommy Schuster running it. Bottom line for me, I am not impressed with Tommy’s arm talent at all from a DI perspective, but he usually makes good decisions and he’s the best passer UND has right now. Hopefully he improves or UND finds someone better, because the 2021 passing game was still deficient. The offensive line improving and boosting the inside run game would be a fabulous surprise for all parties involved.

It’s a major ? (question mark) The unit lost a player to the NFL, so that certainly doesn’t help.

I don’t even think it’s a good short term tactic, but we will ultimately see how quickly it blows up. 1 minute? 1 quarter? 1 game? 1 whole season would be a huge surprise.

So where did you see that I said UND will get blown out? That clearly is what you want to happen, though ... no surprise Again, enjoy Tucson, AZ. I much prefer Memorial Stadium and Lincoln, NE in September. NDSU better beat U of Az by 21 points or they underperformed ...

Way better than Arizona. You watch 2021 Huskers? Lost every game by a touchdown or less, late in the game. You been to a game in Tucson versus Lincoln? I've been to both venues- give me Memorial Stadium every day of the week and twice on Saturdays. You bizon fans are pathetic ...

I enjoy Nebraska football, been to several games, but from UND’s perspective, don’t schedule/play the game unless you think you can win. That’s all. Last year Fordham played and got blown out at Memorial Stadium; do you think Fordham is going to be rising to new heights now? Nope. Is Fordham a household name now? Nope. so don’t spread this “it’s huge for UND football” propaganda. It’s an opportunity for a payout but the main goal should be to win a football game.

Oof…

https://theanalyst.com/na/2022/08/fcs-college-football-preview-missouri-valley-conference/

Will this UND team go into the game as an opportunity to make a huge statement or as an opportunity to play against a Big 10 team in one of the best stadiums in all of football? You could state both things could be true, but not really, it is one or the other. Mindset is going to be huge for this game. I am pretty sure how this is going to go given the track record the past 8 years, but I am open to being surprised ...

That’s if the defense can remain stable to improved and the run offense don’t fall off with Weah gone. I have faith the offense will be better, but there are still concerns beyond even the QB play, which remains the primary concern. OL - like you mentioned - rightfully so is under the microscope. The need for 2 QB rotation worries me …

Definitely my main concern. Let’s see how it goes …

Ouch. The truth hurts.

Opinions are like … ; everyone has one. Here’s some facts; Bubba is 47-40 (54% winning percentage) in 8 seasons as UND head coach. 2022 will be a big year for him and UND football - let’s see what happens.