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2019 was the most suspect due to no conference. I think 2022 and 2023 were felt to be comfortable only because of MVFC affiliation, not because the team exceeded expectations.

Other than 2016, in terms of playoff field, they’ve always been 67th percentile or lower.

Not sure you can blame the offense the past two seasons. During the playoff games (games that truly matter), the offense scored over 30 points in both games and still lost … In big games, we know which unit is more likely to not show up … Offensive coordinator and his unit have not been perfect the last several seasons, that is for sure, but the defense has been the weakest link and the team’s mindset/execution in road games is horrendous.

Defense has been awful the past couple seasons. Team is awful on the road and after big games. Can’t advance in the playoffs when they do happen to sneak in. That is not the offensive coordinator’s fault, but rather the head ball coach (who is supposed to be a defensive guy).

You epitomize the status quo. You antagonize innovation and improvement (change). But, you are consistent with your message and provide an excellent example of the very mindset permeating throughout UND decision-makers (e.g., Chaves) right now, particularly in regards to UND football. This microcosm is a nice example for us trying to understand the proposed rationale for poor decision-making, so, thank you. As for extension with possible buy-out terms in favor of UND, that is a good point. Hopefully UND and Chaves actually do that.

This is old news. Pathetic and embarrassing news, but still old news. UND athletics continues to make questionable decisions, and it all comes back to low expectations and ulterior motives.

Is it possible to go without both repetitiveness AND sarcasm? Doubtful.

Sarcasm on a messaging board … age-old dilemma.

Article is fine, but I enjoy NDSU’s ignorance and am fine with it continuing if it gives UND an advantage.

Oh goodness …

Great effort again by UND. The work this team has been doing is great. A lot of credit has to go to Paul Sather, congrats coach! More work on the depth / rotation would be the only major concern at this point.

Grand Forks needs their own media presence. Herald needs to separate from Forum Communications. Having everything go through Fargo is not a good thing for Grand Forks and UND. Losing WDAZ has been damaging, no question.

Mediocrity is definitely a concern. Expectations matter. Sure, mediocrity is denied verbally and in writing, including by yourself on this forum, but it is implied with everything else being done. Actions speak louder than words.

Ditto. And now moving onward…

UND football could be (and should be) a lot better, so …

You’ll be okay.

Glad you’re keeping track. Nice to be recognized, even by those okay with the status quo.

Some things are worse than “burning down the program”, believe it or not.

Never said that, but I’ll take your inference and run with it.

Statement seems pretty emphatic but I’ll type it out since you seem to enjoy the staleness of mediocrity; UND football won’t ascend with the current leadership structure (i.e., current head coach). By not ascend, I mean UND won’t be a program capable of winning playoff games and competing for national championships with current structure.

You wanting UND football to win an FCS national championship might be the most made up thing on this forum … 50-year plan? Maybe by 2074?

2024 will be telling for a lot of reasons, I think we can all agree on that.

Fair point. Just airing grievances again I suppose. Can’t change the past at this point. The recent coaching turnover was a debacle, anyway you wanna look at it (and I recently gained more insight into this to confirm my worries for the future), but need to move forward now. On to 2024.

For what it’s worth, though, I do like this hire: https://winonastatewarriors.com/staff-directory/trevor-olson/ Hopefully 2024 is a pleasant surprise.

It will be “I told you so” and if I’m wrong I’ll enjoy every second of that, also.