UND-FB-FAN

Easy to make this game a defensive game. UND and Bubba made this a defensive game by playing down to their opponent rather than playing aggressive and getting the game over with. This philosophy has followed Bubba every season, so it’s no longer just a theory at this point …

Another butterfinger appearance … epitome of this year’s Freund offense

Such a typical Bubba Schweigert ball game. Opposing team’s offense bad? Okay - let’s shut down our offense too so we keep it toe to toe …

Wonderful …

Ridiculous. Conservative play calling on 1st and 2nd down, puts pressure on QB for 3rd downs, who fails to recognize running lane on said critical third down, and then Bubba punts from 40 yard line. Horrible …just don’t agree with it all.

Damn, you’re salty. UND got that final deep shot opportunity because of Illinois State’s penalty, nothing UND did to deserve that. Go shovel snow and let folks informed provide commentary.

Am I worried? No. Would I be surprised if UND loses by one score? No. If UND loses by one score, remember the failed chances to get more points in the first half - UND had several opportunities to score more if not for turnovers and conservatism.

Are we watching the same game? “Another” - you’re hilarious

first half synopsis: Offense playing like sh*t. Defense playing well. Special teams with ups and downs. 2nd half needs: -Get running game going. -no turnovers -force turnovers -be aggressive. Pressure on defense. Throw down field on offense.

Count me as surprised if UND makes this FG. missed it … not surprised

Saved by Illinois State’s offsides … sort of. man, you can’t make this sh*t up.

I’m not a fan of Freund’s offense. Period. 2 minute drive without any timeouts: 1st down - run for 6 yards 2nd down - pass with failed protection and sack 3rd down - run Bubba and Freund playing off each other and going with conservative BubbaBall. This program with Schweigert isn’t winning any championships … ever.

Not ever a great time, but yes, UND offense is good at sucking at ball security. Evidence of this !@#$ going way back to Drake game

Butterfinger’s first appearance … on cue Obviously not all Freund’s fault; the offense’s players are average at best

Given Illinois State’s QB situation, UND’s defense needs to play to shut these Redbirds out. No reason to give them anything, unless Freund’s offense’s butterfingers show up

Damn injuries to key, good players piling up

More credit there goes to Otis blocking a defender 20 yards down the field and clearing the field for Schuster’s run. Little things that most overlook

SDSU is the blueprint, huh? More like the exception rather than the rule. Plus, UND needs to support football as its #1 sport like SDSU does if UND is going to turn Bubba’s fortunes around …

No, only UND sticks with average coaches for a decade before thinking about being “mean” …

Rationalizing mediocrity is a task that folks around UND have become quite good at since the move to division I. Thus why I agree with your earlier take on UND’s struggles after delaying the move up. It’s challenging, and perhaps being patient is truly what we all have to be given the major limitation to success is finances. I will say, however, after a certain point (which is why I brought up expectations), being overly patient and expecting different results with the same plan is a bit irrational.

I completely agree with you here, Ira. Much work to be done to continue to bolster support for UND football. Phase II of the Fritz Pollard Jr. Athletic Center is a must if UND is to be an eventual national champion. Requires financial support, and without a significant single donor/donation, it requires numerous modest donations. The goal then is best acquired with volume, and to attract that volume, UND must be competitive and ultimately win against regional competition. Perhaps new leadership with new ideas is the most efficient way to get this done, but it would definitely come with risk and potential failure; then again, don’t all champions take risk? It is a differentiator. Lastly, I certainly agree UND needs an improved football coaching salary pool to be more competitive, but, with that, the question then becomes could UND hire a more talented coaching staff with that?

Since 2014 (Bubba’s first season as head coach), including this season and assuming no playoffs, UND has made the playoffs three times (.375) and won one playoff game out of four (0.25). Those averages do not meet expectations. Who is held accountable? Or, is no one held accountable because the expectations are “soft” for UND football?

Frustrating that this team’s “killer instinct” regressed from the spring to the fall. I think the leadership tactics, both players and coaches, could have been better. Definitely unique situation, but possible the strategy taken to transition from spring to fall was the wrong one.

Tough situation not having the resources; that is, both the donors and, as such, UND football. Makes it harder for Bubba. Gotta do well with what you got. What is the expectation for UND football internally and externally? That is not always clear.

He’s almost certainly gone. He’s slotted in the draft, round 5-6, don’t risk injury. great to see und have this kind of talent on team finally. Need more of it, quite frankly