UND-FB-FAN

Excellent news. I respect everyone's opinion on this; in my opinion, this is undoubtedly the right move for UND. UND deserves to be in the same conference as NDSU, SDSU, and USD. That alignment is so logical for multiple reasons. Not to mention, the Big Sky Conference members have treated UND questionably since they've joined (don't go back on your word just because of these circumstances); perhaps due to distance more than anything.

Montana State and Bowling Green were poor teams when we played them, too. However, when UND played those two teams, UND's offense was very pedestrian which didn't allow for separation on the scoreboard. Although the offense has improved some since then, it is still the weak link of this team. Fortunately UND's defense is getting the job done.

Absolutely! Hopefully Cal Poly can pull out the win! A lot to play for next Saturday for UND! Meaningful football in November indeed!

UND's defense is also playing really good football right now. I would just love to see an energetic home crowd that makes a bunch of noise when UND is on defense; couple that with how UND is playing defense of late and I think the result would be wonderful. Go Hawks!

Eight in a row is great. Undefeated in the Big Sky Conference is also great. Now UND needs to finish the regular season by winning the conference with a win versus Northern Arizona.

At home I expect UND to beat Northern Arizona. Yes, it will be a tough game, but if people have a little bit of respect and show up to support UND, then UND should win nicely to take the conference. A lot of incentive for UND to play with a lot of energy.

A win is a win. Still plenty of work to do on both sides of the ball and special teams. With that said, UND has a chance to go undefeated in conference next Saturday! Get out to the Alerus Center and cheer on UND to a conference championship! How fun will that be?

Defense has been great today. Nice scoop and score by Jade Lawrence. Offense has work to do for future games, though. Happy with that first comment? It was positive. Edit: more negativity - play overturned.

Because the offense rarely does much positive ... at least the past two games. Some of you people are far too content with mediocrity, such as you. Delay of game penalty officially derailed that drive.

Dumb delay of game penalty. This offense drives me crazy

Due to UND errors. Need to be way better or they'll be 1 and done in playoffs

UND can't even execute a fullback dive ... something most 14 year olds can do. good lord offense ... get your !@#$ together

Santiago banged up ... damn shoulder

Bubba Ball is running on all cylinders

Horrible camera work ... great pick by Deion Harris. Go Hawks!

Defense continues to work. They need to finish UNC off now. Beautiful throw and catch for Bartels and Mathewson. Nice call on 3rd down by Rudolph too. See everyone, the tight ends can have a special role in this offense if they just get their number called.

I agree his running ability is better, but his passing ability and confidence is not so much where it needs to be ... Bubba and his staff really need to address this QB position in the offseason. The kid from Edina is not enough ... add another one please !!!

Well, as promised, the UND offense is ugly. Fortunately the UND defense is doing what is necessary for UND to win the game. UND needs to get back to the basics (Blocking and taking care of the ball) on offense and keep it up on defense. 1 half away from win #8 ... Go UND Fighting Hawks!

Sure, this team needs more speed at all spots. That is an obvious need in recruiting moving forward. With that said, I am very impressed with the quick maturation and abilities of Travis Toivonen and Noah Wanzek (hint: next man up). UND will have 3 more years with these local kids after this season; that is tremendous for the receiver position moving forward. Both of those freshmen took full opportunity of the situation.

I appologize if the reality of the situation upsets you.

No excuses. Leave no doubt.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Gonna be a tough game today. UND defense needs to be on point for UND to win this game. Northern Colorado scored a bunch of points last week, and UND's offense without Studsrud will not be able to score a bunch today. All eyes, or at least my eyes, are on UND's defense today. 24 - 23 UND wins a nail-bitter

Clive isn't the be all, end all. Get over it. Was Clive supposed to block on the punt team vs SB? Was Clive supposed to play deep thirds in cover 3 versus Bowling Green? The last time I checked football is the ultimate team game. You're a bit too obsessive with individual parts. Then again, your lack of constructive criticism extends back to the Mussman days so I'm not too surprised. Next man up. The team is on a 7-game winning streak and doing well. I'm beyond happy for that. As Bubba says, though, there is always room for improvement. The team absolutely cannot be satisfied with the status quo.

Let's not forget, UND lost two games this season that they should've won. Stony Brook - although winning games this season - is a middle of the road FCS team that UND had cornered until UND shot themselves in the foot with the blocked punt. Also, Bowling Green is a horrible FBS team this season; UND needed to win that game. This 7-game winning streak is impressive, but UND would be top 10 if they had been better prepared to play good ball to start the season. Whether we like to admit it or not, Bubba failed to have his team ready to play to start the season and it will likely cost UND a seed even if they win out in conference.