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11 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:
didn't know exactly where to put this but it looks like they are redoing the grass south of the hpac? seems to be about the length and width of a football field...
I do not know any specific details about this, but I can imagine it would be nice for UND football to have a grass practice field at their disposal for 2017.
With that said, I do not believe UND has a regular season game scheduled on a grass field for 2017.
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54 minutes ago, Teeder11 said:
8 questions for the offense:
1. Will Aplin/Rooney take the next step, as centers tend to do, following their first year of steady action (I refer back to Boas as a recent example of huge progression from year 1 to 2?
2. Will Studsrud settle down in the pocket early this year and make the routine look, well, routine?
3. Is Grady the missing link that adds talent and depth at the line so the surge can be more reminiscent of 2015?
4. Is Johanneson the real deal?
5. Can our big rangy wide outs add superb blocking on the outside to their list of attributes (I feel that this is an underrated skill that Top FCS teams do really well)?
6. What will the backup QBs bring to the table this year?
7. Will Demun emerge as a lethal long range weapon for the entire year?
8. What impact will speedsters McKinney and Adeoti (speculating that RS will be pulled) have on this year's offense?
All of those are fine questions. It will be an interesting lead-up, as usual, to the first game in Utah.
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UND elite 1-day camps are crucial. I would expect committments after the first one, June 22nd. Not only does it allow the staff to evaluate prospective student-athletes in person (which is key), but it also implicitly shows who really wants to be at UND as the participants travel up to Grand Forks.
I absolutely couldn't agree more with the emphasis that the staff puts on these camps - they have been phenomenal for UND football recruiting since Bubba has been HC.
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The recent offers are coming from in-person evaluations at camps (Wisconsin and Northwestern): I anticipate these prospective student-athletes have tons of potential and I hope to see them eventually commit to the University of North Dakota.
Go Hawks!
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Just now, Siouxperfan7 said:
The 3 headed monster of Jahanneson, Oliveira, and Santiago is going to be really fun watch. If the running game clicks like most think it will, it is really going to open things up for Studsrud and make things a lot easier for him. In the world of high flying passing offenses in the Big Sky, I like our pound the rock style to wear out opposing defenses every game. Our offense definitely struggled out of the gate last year. Hopefully this year they can hit the ground running (pun intended
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This has me the most optimistic about 2017. Three all-conference quality runners all on the same team; provide average to above average blocking for them and UNDs offense should take the next step and compliment the defense very nicely.
With all that said, injuries and off-the-field variables all are considerations to how a disappointment could occur. Excited but yet cautious.
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14 minutes ago, AJS said:
As unflattering as it is, there is a lot of truth to what other teams fan bases said (are saying) about UND and their 2016 season. Does everyone remember how truly awful UND's offense was through the first 5 games? We all know the reasoning (brand new O-Line, WR core), but the fact was they were flat out atrocious. Now, they got better throughout the year and I thought were solid by the end of the year, but it took time. UND did have an easy schedule, not only who they played, but where. They played bad teams closer than they should have. The defense was opportunistic, but at times it was like the opposing offense could throw at will. At the end of the day, it was definitely a success, but I think some of the questions other people (& some of us here) have are valid.
If there's a silver lining, it's that the offense hasn't lost much of anything and will be one year more experienced. They will need to play better starting out, though; no question.
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20 minutes ago, Yote 53 said:
Bring Sitting Bull with you when you come. He'll be staying in Vermillion after the game for some time.
I was impressed with USD's team last year. It will be a good game. UND is still the favorite. UND's 2017 team is going to be quite experienced; also, UND will already have played @ Utah by the time the USD game comes around (for 2017 road experience sake). I expect plenty of UND fans in attendance to cheer on UND to victory.
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19 hours ago, Siouxperfan7 said:
Is there anyone that actually thinks that Jones will not get a contract extension? Does Drick (or any other current MBB player at UND) actually think that Jones will not be the coach next year? I don't think this played any factor into his decision.
The lingering nature of the contract talks is certainly atypical, even considering low-major DI basketball programs. It's not optimal and I won't blindly support UND's athletic department on this ordeal.
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3 hours ago, siouxfan512 said:
I don't think this really has anything to do with the coaching situation. There was speculation about Drick leaving as soon as the season was over.
I guess I just don't undertstand why a kid transfers that many times throughout college. I understand it happening once, maybe he didn't like the school he started at, or wanted to see some playing time; but 3 schools in 5 years seems a bit ridiculous.
Now I don't want to totally judge the kid because I don't know his situation. Did he get his undergrad? If so, is he going somewhere else to pursue a Master's? If that is the case it is much more understandable. Education should come before athletics, especially at a mid-major school where we are turning out NBA players. If he is doing this purely because he doesn't see UND being as competitive next season, and want to be somewhere else, then it is pretty pathetic.
Next man up I guess. Drick is a good player, but we still have some solid talent on this team. Hope the younger kids can step up to add some depth.
Given the very odd situation with UND, Brian Jones, and his contract (or lack thereof), I personally can't rule that out as a factor in this.
Recent history suggests coaching continuity definitely helps prevent such transfers; that much has been established in both DI NCAA basketball and football.
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5 hours ago, UND GUY said:
Taking the high road and not ripping Drick right now. The timing of this stinks but not nearly as big a loss as some think.
He had by far and away his best game in the NCAA Tourney L. He's replaceable and beyond that, where the heck is he gonna go?
It's an absolutely selfish move. Yet another strike against the "grad transfer" rule that's turned lower level DIs into a minor league of sorts.
This is another example of small DI schools, like UND, being hurt by the graduate transfer rule. Another reason to strongly dislike that rule if you're a UND supporter.
Too early to say his departure won't hurt - he was a talented big man for UND's level of play. The contemporary situation (with Hooker done, Jones' contract in limbo and now this) makes me think 2017-18 UND Men's Basketball could be a disappointment of sorts.
I don't have any insider information, but I immediately want to look at the Brian Jones situation as a major factor in this. The NCAA tournament appearance certainly helped Jones' reputation but not to the point of complete immunity. I am sort of on the fence now with the future prospects of him as UND's head coach for years to come.
Faison, don't overextend Jones and let's see how 2017-18 turns out. I fear disappointment.
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9 hours ago, UND-1 said:
3 schools in 5 years, just like Shanks. I don't get it but whatever.
The transfer-happy culture of today's college basketball; I don't like it but NDSU has also dealt with some transfer issues, although not necessarily the same as this or Shanks.
All in all, UND has to retain players like Shanks and Bernstine. This is likely a knock against the program and/or Brian Jones. You would think established mid-to-low major programs wouldn't have this issue, but as I said earlier, individual and collective trends these days in college sports (specifically DI NCAA basketball) sort of support this. Hurts either way you look at it if you're a UND supporter.
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Game times released for UND's two out-of-conference road games:
@ Utah: 6:30 PM CT, August 31, 2017 (TV: PAC12 Network)
@South Dakota: 2:00 PM CT, September 16, 2017 (TV: Midco and ESPN3)
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Game time released: 2 PM CT, Saturday, September 16
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2 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said:
"The Touchdown Tavern"
I like it. Keep the ideas coming; maybe the marketing and gameday folks at UND will take notice.
Of course, one could always contact them directly.
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13 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:
The goal every year from now on should be to get a top 8 seed in the FCS playoffs and have that first round bye and a guaranteed home playoff game.
I agree; this is now the bottomline expectation (Great job Bubba and staff). Beyond the expectation, the goal is obviously an FCS national championship.
No different with UND men's hockey; every season one expects UND to be in the national tournamant but the goal is still a national championship.
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Great points by everyone. End zone seating/clubs with bar service needs to be considered.
I too wouldn't sit there, but I'm thinking towards the atmoshphere and aesthetics of gameday. Filling the endzones with folks wanting to socialize or "continue the tailgate" would certainly improve both areas. Lastly, consider the two bar clubs in the REA; both are very popular and a similar idea would takeoff with UND football too, I believe.
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1 hour ago, WiSioux said:
I wouldn't sit there, but that is just my opinion.
Even if the "end zone row" had its own bar service? Just a thought - it might grow on some with that offered.
The more I think about it, the more I do think the endzone space needs to be utilized so they aren't so bare and negative or neutral towards the atmosphere (they certainly don't add to anything as is).
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23 hours ago, nodak651 said:
Anyone think something like this could eventually be added to the Alerus?
http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/ucf-cabanas-watch-game-end-zone/story?id=45040315
UCF to have cabanas to watch game behind end zone
In recent years, football teams have built and sold on-field suites behind the teams on the sidelines, but never have suites been sold behind the end zones.
Enter UCF, which is selling suites filled with furniture and inclusive of food, for $22,000 each for the 2017 season. The school began marketing the suites this past season and has already sold out half the suites, which include tickets and parking passes for 12 people per game. The suites also come with inside access to a high-end area where bathrooms are located and additional food and drink will be sold.
"We had a waiting list for suites and we sold out of club seats and that led us to do a new club area last year," said Andy Seeley, an associate athletics director at the school. "But there was future interest from our market in more premium space, so we created more."
Seeley said all nine suites sold out in the south end zone, so the school decided to build nine suites in the north end zone.
While the mockup designs look like the cabanas are right on top of the end line of the end zone, Seeley said they are well behind where the photographers stand, they are padded and have passed all safety requirements.
Not sure if there is enough room, but maybe the garage doors could be opened. I think its a ballroom behind there?
And anyone know what the Alerus Center suit sales are like and who gets the money?
I like the idea. I've always thought the dead space behind the end zones was a contributor to the relatively poor gameday atmosphere at the Alerus Center. Filling those end zones with fans using temporary seating of some kind would help the atmosphere and certainly the aesthetics of gameday, in my opinion.
I think it should be considered by Kennedy and his rumored "Gameday committee".
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14 minutes ago, fightingsioux08 said:
That's fine. All 3 games I went to last year were at the 20 yd line and it would be nice to get a little closer to mid field
I agree with what @ericpnelson just posted above. Call the Ralph Englestad Arena Ticket Office and they will work with you to find the best available options. If you're looking for something they don't have, it's probably too early to know yet if season ticket holders are willing to sell single game tickets or packages quite yet. Season ticket holders possess most seats between the 40s.
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50 minutes ago, SWSiouxMN said:It is nice to see that there is a ton of momentum on the ticket front going into the year.
It would be good to keep it going with another BSC title and
deep playoff runan FCS National Championship.... or this, perhaps. Just a thought.
Go Hawks
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8 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said:
Football wasn't hockey, but it probably never will be.
Be careful; I wouldn't build up that hypothetical wall. All it takes is a UND FCS national championship and things could change albeit temporarily.
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51 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:
In the past, marketing and promotion for FB in general didn't even exist. The first mention of FB in the media was the week before the first home game. The tone of the advertising was: "Oh, by the way, our FB team has its first home game next weekend. Tickets are available if you are interested.". It is nice that they are seriously pushing the FB team. Bubba and his team deserve nothing less.
Couldn't agree more. In fact, given the current state of UND athletics, I'd argue UND football should have by far the most marketing in terms of investment. UND hockey has already built and established their following to impressive levels.
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2 hours ago, zonadub said:Gonna miss the Big Sky
Fun to watch those venues
I'm not losing any sleep over the move. In fact, it's about time the move was made. Doesn't make sense for UND, a school in the Midwest, to be in a west coast conference. Montana and Montana State are impressive venues for the FCS but the rest of the Big Sky Conference is quite average. I will enjoy being able to actually attend UND football road games within the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
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10 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said:
Studs, Zim, Nate then Boltmann
Sounds just fine to me.
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I agree with this. It would possess the most potential if businesses rather than individuals purchased the remaining spots. The spots shouldn't be purchased just for the sake of purchase; they need to be actually utilized by folks who want to be there.
Secondly, I agree that the student tailgate should be integrated into the reserved tailgate spots (tailgate alley). There is no reason to keep them separate as it seems to hurt the collective tailgate effort more than anything.