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And then NCAA will screw us (again) like they did in 2015. Still hurts despite the past.

During his junior and senior seasons, Golladay was far more talented than any receiver Rudolph has ever had at his disposal. But yes, he almost certainly would’ve had limited touches at UND in Rudolph’s archaic offense.

I’d argue the nuances of the offensive and defensive scheme and the play-calling is right up there also ...

Injury excuse doesn’t work. I went big time a year ago about how I thought the coaching was horrible despite all the injuries, but I was almost banned from this forum cause of that. I was concerned that the backups were still put in poor position in 2017. Fast forward to 2018 and people are still contemplating injuries as the sole reason for this program’s shortcomings. Its obvious the coaches aren’t exactly putting the players in the best position. They fail to scheme properly and especially fail to make timely in-game adjustments. Finally, and possibly most importantly, the “nice guy” conservative philosophy implemented by Bubba(it trickles down from him) will never allow UND to beat aggressive minded teams that also have good players (ie other good teams).

Right, we would rather not make the playoffs ... Those poor “none top 2” mvfc teams would have to come to the Alerus Center and would then have a hell of a time leaving with a victory. Cool off, dude. You’re so biased it’s not even close.

These numbers are skewed if one is trying to evaluate talent. UND threw the ball way more than they do now when Golladay was on the team (2012-2103), as evidenced by throws & catches. Hardin was on the team getting catches also. Additionally, UND had no running game with those Muss teams and threw short passes to make up for no running game. If Golladay had stayed for his junior and senior season ... well, WATCH OUT! Point is Golladay was and is way more talented than Wanzek. Wanzek is a good player for UND but to say he is even with Golladay, who is currently starting in the NFL, is just absurd. As I said, UND needs more guys like Golladay and Hardin on their team. After Wanzek and Maag, UND’s receivers are not talented enough. In their defense, though, they are not often put in good situations by Rudolph.

Think whatever allows you to sleep at night. Keep hiding your flawed logic behind the success of yellow cow college.

Not sure how we can say UND can’t afford a wholesale change when they aren’t going anywhere as is. Risk vs Reward ... one bad season for many good ones is obviously better than what’s going on currently.

Good players. But need a speed guy or two with how slow and poorly run the offense is. UND doesn’t have a big play speed threat at receiver and it hurts them on offense ... along with many other schematic/coaching issues.

Golladay and Hardin were recruited by UND, though, while UND was not winning much. The point is that fast receivers can be recruited if it becomes a focus. UND’s current philosophy appears focused on receivers that are not overly fast and cannot get separation.

And we will continue to have offenses that lack in explosiveness and cause fans to complain ...

I’d like to see UND have a team that could actually win a playoff game, though. Current coaching arrangement for UND completely limits their ability to win against good playoff-caliber teams. You won’t see the Northern Colorados and Portland States of the world in the playoffs.

Again, you have to look around the country at the average FCS receiver. UND needs receivers capable of going 50+. UND doesn’t have that and needs it with how anemic the offense is. UND isn’t explosive enough in scheme to have only possession receivers that can’t scare the coverage deep. The receivers on this team aren’t able to make plays downfield. Maag and Wanzek are fair but are not the complete package like Kenny Golladay and Greg Hardin were.

Okay, I’ll take that as too harsh; they are average at best. Wanzek and Maag are okay but there isn’t much after that. In general, they can’t get separation. Most BSC teams have far better talent at WR. UND’s guys are too slow. For as much crap as UND’s QBs get, can you imagine how improved they would look with fast receivers getting separation downfield? Remember Clive Georges in this offense? UND needs better (faster; more pure talent) receivers as well as better scheme/play calling.

The timing of the music being played is horrible. Absolutely horrible. UND is supposed to have a homefield advantage. Why boom the music when UND is in the huddle? Damn for dumb ...

Kettingham hasn’t played well of late, but the lack of quality coaching for the QBs (and offense as a whole) is blatant. Rudolph isn’t on the sideline. Plus Rudolph’s calls are some of the most unfriendly calls for QBs I’ve ever seen. Constantly put in difficult spots (3rd and long) and asked to drop back and throw to horrible receivers. How about throw some screens or play-action or run-pass options on 1st and 2nd down? UND runs an offense from 1950 during a modern era of innovative offensive football.

This is an understatement. I’m beyond happy for the seniors that UND won today. Also happy that UND got some breaks with many top 25 teams losing; this provides UND with still a chance to make playoffs. Just remember 2015 ... it won’t break your heart so much then when the committee again screws us. Most importantly, UND looked so unmotivated out there against an average at best Portland State team. If you want to defend PSU as a good team, get out. This just doesn’t bode well for immediate future. UND’s offense is so bad. Same narrative as last week, and week before, and before, etc. Once again there were no screens, no play-action shots, no bootlegs or rollouts, etc. Fiedler got one throw and was impressive with YAC. No more TE catches after that ... UND runs same crap every third and long (trips bunch) and mostly it’s junk. UND won but it would’ve been put away if they could’ve scored from red zone ... they couldn’t. Doesn’t say much for Bubba and Rudolph’s “smart and physical” team. Lots of work to do. Still want to see new offensive and special teams coordinators after this season. Schmidt struggled getting a spy look called today too. Damn. On to Northern Arizona University.

I’ve heard that before somewhere ... Woulda, coulda, shoulda. Might just replace “Day by Day”.

Yes, they all matter. But from playoff perspective, UND absolutely must win, yes.

There are only two games remaining for UND, including today’s game.

What is a nickel? What is 2 man under? What is cover 4? What is tailback slip screen? What is play-action to tight end? What is slot bubble screen? What is deep double move? What is punt max protection? What is this thing you call a place kicker?

Who are the salty mikes? Even with the issues ongoing, UND should win this game. UND has the better players. Unfortunately, I think the lack of a quality crowd/atmosphere and coming off a horrible loss puts UND behind the eight ball. The coaches need to get the guys ready to go - not much confidence in that. UND 35 Portland State 31

You are right; they absolutely deserve our thanks.

Need Portland State to provide the energy then, with a few turnovers right off the bat.

This team is what it is. I love the seniors and all the student-athletes; however, the coaches have shown what they are and this team is capped at what they can do as a result. That is what is disappointing. There’s no aggression or active innovation going on at all by the coaches. All three phases need a shot of new life.