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Apathy ... not good. UND men’s basketball could have used new leadership years ago. With Chaves, hopefully it happens sooner rather than later.

It’s a real bad one if it is.

It’s always something on here. Glad we are all so friendly. I would’ve been critiqued either way. Go UND Fighting Hawks

You’ve got to be kidding me? That’s what you took away from the comment? Damn ... here this is for you: https://www.dummies.com/sports/football/football-for-dummies-usa-edition-cheat-sheet/ Now I’ll briefly explain; the previous passing concepts weren’t obviously good enough. In 2018, Ketteringham averaged 1 interception per game and only threw at a 55% completion percentage. Simply getting the ball to McKinney certainly could’ve been a superior option. Rudolph apparently didn’t get that, he’s fired per Bubba. Freund said he wants to get the ball to the best guys quickly, not with “too long to develop” plays. Apparently that combination of logic didn’t sink in when you saw the opportunity for a one-liner. Ridiculous.

Those Ketteringham incomplete passes and interceptions were often unnecessary and could’ve been replaced by screens and jet sweeps to McKinney. Just saying. Also, over-running the ball with Santiago and Oliveira on obvious running downs isn’t justified if the defense is completely sold.

If the RB is very talented, recruit and sign him. This coaching staff better not get too caught up in need and positions. Recruit the best players. More talent, the better.

Well, in that scenario, UND would have had their first DI FCS playoff win. That definitely would be a positive in recruiting and would help the program grow. Rather, we all know what happened and has been happening.

http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/4537046-ex-und-standouts-now-turn-their-attention-pro-game I’m very happy to see UND finally working on their own pro day. This needs to happen for UND football to grow its own reputation as a serious DI football program, and not just a formality for a DI athletics department. QUOTE: UND hasn't held a pro day in recent history. Last year, Reyes attended a pro day at Northwestern. Others have gone to pro days at Minnesota and North Dakota State. Agnew wants that to change. He wants one in Grand Forks in March. "That's a goal," Agnew said. "We're trying to get that done. We have the indoor (practice facility) and we have the prospects."

It is a fair point. Let’s hope the receivers that are recruited in the future are more athletic and capable. They also need to be used better than they have been. Hopefully Rudolph was somehow the common denominator in the poor receiver play ...

I agree with you and, as such, I am not "up in arms". We said the same thing using different words. If the job listing is not posted by now, then it is not a "true" external hiring process. It is what it is. Also, there is no prior history of this arrangement, so we obviously have to wait and see how this all plays out with Freund as OC.

Good Point. Everything is based on hope this offseason. Previously there has been successful past seasons (2016), unique injury issues (2017), and favorable schedules, etc. Now the future of UND football lies partially on unproven commodities. Not necessarily a bad thing just something that is perhaps more angst-provoking.

In the context of recruiting, I hope Freund can at least let the recruits know who the OL and WR coaches will likely be. Those coaching positions being unofficially filled soon - even possibly before signing day - does have some level of importance. You all can debate as far as to what degree.

The screen to Oliveira was ran twice. First was a very successful play (10+ yards) and the other was incomplete but well set up. It needed to be ran way more throughout the season. Inexcusable. Lastly, there was no bubble screens, tunnel screens, tailback swing passes, play-action TE crosses, or up-tempo ran throughout the NAU game.

Conspiracy theories? You just rephrased and reposted exactly what I said. “Hand-picked” selections by Bubba and Freund. vs. Danny has few people in mind and he’s in contact with them. The “various state hiring laws” aren’t particularly relevant to the actual selection. They are relevant to officially hiring someone.

Coaching movement is currently still happening across the country. It’s just more difficult to coordinate now with December signing day. I wouldn’t doubt Bubba and Freund already have their choices heavily narrowed down by now. Hopefully they’re quality selections (not true “candidates” or “applicants”).

Don’t be brainwashed by Rudolph. There are more ways than just the “jet sweep” to get talented athletes the ball in space. Santiago and McKinney both we’re not used in the passing game (screens, shallow crosses, etc.) or tempo running game at all. What a shame.

It appears it won’t be anything close to a true external hiring process. I expect “hand-picked” selections from Bubba and Freund. Along with the Freund promotion, we’ll see if this strategy actually ends up being good or bad as time goes along ...

In other words, NDSU will win easily. I agree with you. I sure wish UND would get to the point where they consistently win easily. UND has yet to get to the point where they can even consistently win the games they are favored to win.

Really? You don’t say ... What was he paying attention to these past 5 years, then? He’s supposed to be the HEAD coach. Let’s hope he actually learns from this.

Weston to WR coach certainly has potential. Let’s see.

Beautiful nostalgia.

Another reason to hate those arrogant assholes.

I just want enough points to win games. Pure spread or not, it’ll likely be an improvement over Rudolph’s archaic !@#$. Expect some spread tempo with all the associated concepts.

That’s how UND is going to score points and win games next year. Spread it around and let the boys make plays. Definite improvement over the system Rudolph ran.

My preference was an outside hire. UND has been average at best during the time Freund has been an assistant coach at UND. Still hoping for external hires at OL and WR coach. Now that Freund has been hired, let’s move forward and hope for the best. Or do you expect me to hope my alma mater loses every game? Of course not.