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Unfortunately, this is true. Another reason for a top-notch state-of-the-art (not reduced budget form) phase 2 to get completed for UND as soon as possible.

Cue the reallocation vs. increased fundraising efforts discussion ... Obviously something needs to happen so that Phase 2 of the HPC gets done as soon as possible. The new athletic director should have that task immediately placed at the top of his to do list. UND is the flagship and that needs to be maintained. Frustrating how NDSU and their athletic department has captured so much $$$ of late. Good grief.

Damn isn't that the truth ... man has this program slipped this season.

There's a patten. Some have a problem smelling the difference between roses and !@#$ on this board because they wear their extra Kelly green-tinted glasses regularly. Changes are needed.

Agree with this - get better depth!

The fault in this thought process is simple. UND shouldn't have to suffer through a losing season or two before having a winning campaign. UND needs to prepare their kids to sustain success, not teeter-totter on results. This is the sign of a program and staff that over-relies on experience and talent and not schemes and teambuilding, which Is why the season was lost as soon as a few key injuries occurred. Top programs sustain success, not hope for one good year every few seasons by letting poor players "play it out". What you've described is a rebuild, which doesn't happen after a 9-3 championship season or even after a few injuries. Unfortunately, UND has found themselves in that situation, somehow.

Congrats, you're an outlier. Doesn't change the fact the masses are not conditioned to winning. If you don't like the truth, don't read it. A lot of ignorance around here in order to handle this disaster of a season. Deal with it and don't resort to pure banter. The folks on this board are the exception, not the norm; don't forget that. It's the GF community and UND alumni base that needs to rally around UND football more.

A lot of DBs looked lost against those teams. We're talking 2017 Sac State and 2017 Southern Utah here - they embarrassed UND's secondary.

I agree Mussman actually recruited some good players, but as a team they were dysfunctional. So far, Bubba's recruits have been nothing special as far as physical ability goes. Hard to argue against Mussman getting Ratelle and Reyes. For your information, though, my post was in regards to Blubaugh, who I think doesn't have what it takes to be a good defensive back in Division I. Bubba and his staff need to do a better job recruiting. You don't see this dumpster fire of a season if the backups are more talented.

A sieve on 2015's 7-4 team? Wow, who were you watching? I disagree completely.

No, it's not and you have to stop reading into that. I completely understand Bubba is going nowhere nor should he, but there needs to be changes and that can happen under Bubba's watch. Only with those changes will your bounce back happen.

Yeah, that points to a player, scheme, AND leadership deficit in my opinion. Multifactorial - a single excuse (like let's say ... injuries) won't cut it.

What injuries does the defensive line have to where that deep unit isn't getting pressure? And you're telling me that the 2014 defense was loaded or was at least better equipped than this unit? Good grief, I understand this season is tough and you want to find a silver lining, but call it what it is. I don't think some of these guys will turn out and the results show that. Right now, this team, and quite frankly, this program is hurting and needs changes all over the place. I think the players that are out there are part of the issue, obviously, and I think some of these kids will unfortunately not end up being good college football players. Recruiting is hard and sometimes kids don't pan out. Don't apologize for everything; the last thing this program needs is justifying of loses. UND football fans severely lack expectations, and that too needs to be fixed. 3 wins during an expected top 10 year is just horrible, despite injuries and whatever other excuses folks can come up with.

I'm starting to doubt that Blubaugh will ever be "good". Harris was never this bad during his true freshman season. I do see some potential with Hunt yet. He plays aggressive at times. No plays lately but he made some nice plays earlier. As for Blubaugh no sign of playmaking.

As bad as the offense has been, the defense has consistently been the worst part of the team this season. Horrible for a Bubba program that is supposed to be about smart, physical football and defense.

Blubaugh couldn't stand his ground at the goal line ... SUU ball carrier goes right through him

Wrong - Harris did not look nearly that bad. I can see natural talent and instinct and he doesn't have it; Harris had the feet, instinct, and obviously the frame early on. As I type, he commits a stupid penalty. He's just not good enough.

I agree with you completely. Blubaugh just doesn't have it. screw up on the recruiting trail with that one. Sorry to be tough on the kid - strictly a football assessment

Too bad the defense is nonexistent. Isn't that supposed to be Bubba's MO? I'll bet my house that Blubaugh will end up being a bust at corner. No instincts at all, which even freshmen with potential should have. He won't last or at least won't end up being an all-Conference type. Disappointing.

Fortunately the Buffaloes of Fargo still end up losing, 33 - 14 Now the UND Fighting Hawks need to make my day and beat the dirty birds of Southern Utah

It's unreal. And ... surprise, surprise ... South Dakota State wins

Well, that's interesting ...

UND has a chance to finish strong with a couple big spoiling upsets against SUU and EWU. That momentum could then be used going into 2018. Get it done! Go UND!

Think what you wish. You obviously have it all figured out, to the point where you must educate us all on here. I'll continue to point to the 3-6 record while you point at how it's "supposed" to be done or how it "probably" happened.

Plenty of random ideas are getting thrown around for the offense and its ineptitudes. Maybe folks should focus on the things that are a bit more objective, especially for those playing devil's advocate by only replying with unsubstantiated guesses.