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1 hour ago, TRex said:
It bothers me immensely about how little attention we get for the spring game compared to NDSU. They have their spring game on statewide TV and we get squat. How hard would it be to get sponsors and promote the game ourselves? Surely there would be enough interest to get it on WDAY/WDAZ. If we can't get more attention after the success of last season we are in real danger of hitting a plateau and not jumping up to the next level. Time to think big.
It certainly is important to not conveniently ignore the competive race that NDSU provides in-state. Many want to normalize the status quo, suggesting that NDSU's tremendous success doesn't affect UND football at all; however, UND does need to pick up coverage and support of its football program to keep up with NDSU. North Dakota and Northern Minnesota do not have a population that allows for blatant ignorance of NDSU's success. UND needs to aspire forward progress in football every season, and I believe media coverage is just one such way to facilitate improvement. Of course, consistent winning is also important, but what can be done by fans and UND athletics to help that? Fill the Alerus; improve marketing and game day experiences.
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18 minutes ago, gundy1124 said:
I don't disagree what you are saying.
My view on the Spring game last year was it was simple, all access for fans, blue collar, the guys played hard, just like the style of football Bubba likes to play. You could walk on the track, stand 2 feet from the players, be right on the side line, or sit in the stands. After the game it was fans and players mingling, lots of photos, some fans throwing balls around on the field, really laid back. So maybe more of a philosophical difference on the Spring game from what the coaches are looking for compared to fans. I didn't have a problem with it and not sure I'd take the time to stream a Spring game.........although the trend in college football is to make a big deal of it.
I do agree that hosting the game at Memorial Stadium does offer some positive aspects that would otherwise not be present at the Alerus Center. With that said, downgrading the hype surrounding Spring Games is not the current trend in college football, as the Alerus Center offers the ability for instant replay, in-game interviews, music, tailgating, etc. None of that will be present at Memorial.
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Might be a mistake to host the spring game at Memorial Stadium. The facilities and technological capabilities are completely limited. There will be limited streaming capabilities along with additional technological/marketing features. Also, as mentioned in another post, there will be little to no room to tailgate.
All in all, why is the Alerus Center with the brand-new video boards being ignored? That is the current home of UND football; it should be utilized as such. I understand that it would be great to have UND football back on campus, and I am for that happening in the future, but not until Memorial is renovated, obviously.
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absolutely, leave no doubt. run the table
go fighting hawks
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10 hours ago, ArtVandalay said:
I think most players would tell you they would rather wear nike shoes. Adidas was late to the game with the ultra light high top (Nike hyperdunks) and dropped the ball again as players went back to low top shoes. When it comes to basketball, Nike has far superior shoes.
Can you imagine how great Kansas, Louisville, Wisconsin, and Michigan would be, then, if they had Nike? Wow!
[sarcasm intended]
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Saw in the paper that UND was out-rebounded 40-23 in this game... that is horrible.
Also, UND shot only 60% from the foul line against Idaho whereas they shot 88% against Weber State and 73% at Eastern Washington. No consistency.
All around bad game from UND in Idaho. Also, it looks like the Idaho bench outscored UND's bench 29 to 6.
Looking back to the last road game before the EWU/Idaho road trip, they dropped a crucial game to Northern Colorado. This team, under Jones' leadership, does not perform well on the road.
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1 hour ago, Siouxphan27 said:
I was yelling at my computer for him to call a freaking time out between free throws.... set up a play so they can be off to the races off the free throw, made or missed.
Jones needs to coach barefoot the rest of the season.
Geno, Hooker playing poorly, Drick with a couple bad plays at the end, Avants out for the second half, and an all around poor effort. But hey to lose on the last possession on the road to a decent team isn't the end of the world.
Questionable strategy from Jones. What else is new?
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1 hour ago, geaux_sioux said:
Are you sure NDSU had a Nike deal? I've never seen them listed like Montana is.
I believe there is a football program deal in place, not a department-wide deal. NDSU football does have a deal with Nike for their uniforms; they are supposedly unique (via font) to only NDSU and not a generic format accessible to other programs.
http://965thefox.com/ndsu-reveals-new-green-home-football-jerseys/
Again, in this regard, UND football and Bubba deserve credit because they have a similar deal in place with Adidas. With that said, a department-wide deal with Adidas would definitely be preferential.
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8 hours ago, darell1976 said:So you're saying hockey takes precedent over the other sports at UND
As long as this continues at the CURRENT DEGREE, then UND athletics will continue to struggle as a whole. From a rational prioritizing standpoint, the areas of most need should always be addressed first. Right now, considering common logic models and the amount of potential being ignored, UND football and basketball should be the focus areas,. Remember, UND men's hockey is already "maxed out" ($100 M arena, top of the line Reebok uniforms and equipment, great support, ongoing winning tradition, etc.).
Unfortunately, UND athletics continues to over-emphasize hockey at the expense of the main sports that every other regional athletic department does emphasize. I am in no way suggesting that UND men's hockey should no longer be the number one sport at UND, but rather more effort needs to be made within the obvious priority sports of this country (football and basketball).
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11 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:hey goon...okay hockey game against denver just finished and its schedule has been updated accordingly in less than an hour...the mens bball against ewu has been over for oh lets see....a few days and it has not been updated?
care to comment on this one again? jayson still on vacation in canada tweeting about a curling match or something?
It's ridiculous and it reflects the current ineptitude that exists within the UND athletics department.
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Rushed that shot at the end.
They made it close, but damn, losing both games on the road trip was not good in terms of competing for 1 of the top 4 BSC spots.
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Just now, Dagger said:
Nice 3 by Hooker. But still probably his poorest game of his career.
Agreed.
UND sure didn't respond too well on this road trip considering all the premature hype surrounding the Weber State win.
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Huge 3 pt made there by Q. Hooker
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Just now, siouxfan512 said:
Agreed, but how much can ya blame jones. These players have shown they csn get it done. They have made the free throws in other games. Players have to be accountable here.
Just stating that this has been a trend with his squads.
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11/20 from the free throw line ...
Not good. Typical Jones squad once again.
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Just now, Siouxphan27 said:
we have 0 free throws attempted at half, and are being outrebounded 22-9.
Settling for shots; no quality attempts or drives that result in free throws...
Offensive flow is, well, lacking.
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If UND continues to play this ol' fashion Jones style of basketball (no ball movement, no rebounding) on the road, they won't win a single meaningful game in Reno.
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2 hours ago, Longtime fan said:
There is some talent in the secondary, they just neede to be coached, as the fundamementals have been lacking. When you sprinkle in the youth factor it was a terrible blend. I witnessed many times last year that the cbs were glued to their player but the lacked the basic fundamental of watching the opposing players eyes, as there were no hands up or not turning around to make a play on the ball. Quite a few footballs hit our boys jerseys.
Reyes is absolute stud! He will be on some all American lists next year. I really like Harris, great length and determination, he just needs to learn the fundamentals. Jahmere must have talent as he played a bit while at Mississippi St. Having a healthy arnell back is a huge lift. He has the nasty and quickness to compliment Reyes. I think holm will have his shirt pulled as he is much to talented.
To put in perspective, Unds secondary was incredibly young and inexperienced. We had a true fresh, true soph, soph and a first year juco transfer. Backups were first year soph transfer, true soph, sen walk on and another first yr juco transfer. After an injury we had another true fresh come in. Only Reyes and James (walk on) had more then 2 years in this program. Five of the top nine players first year guys. With the aggressive blitzing style of defense that und plays, it puts a huge burden on the secondary. Very isolated! With a little more experience this year, I see a big improvement. Adding the quality depth as the coaching staff has done, is going to help tremendously! Bowling green will show us what kind of strides they have made as they will tested.
Wish it was football season!!!!
All of the key defensive secondary players from last season will return in 2016 with valuable experience. As a result, the secondary will be much better.
Cole Reyes is the best player of the bunch and is yet only to be a junior. *Possibly* (if not already) could be the best player on UND's roster next season.
Both Arnell and Palmborg got experience last season; I see either one of them filling the other safety spot quite admirably. Also, one of the incoming freshmen will get their shirt pulled and add to the safety depth (and/or special teams); possibilities include Jordan Canady, Jake Geier, or Tim Ryan (all three are very talented football players).
At corner, experience is very key, and all returners have it. Deion Harris will again be the lockdown guy, and he will be good. Tyus Carter did some very good things as a true freshman last season; after his year of freshmen weights, watch out. Also, the returning experience of Jahmere Irvin-Sills and Chris Carter is important. Vashon Tucker is a wildcard type player at the spot. Although both incoming CB freshmen Holm and Randolph are talented, they may not see the field due to the four or five ahead of them - will be something interesting to watch in fall camp.
Looking at the secondary as a whole, hard to imagine they won't be better in 2016. Losing Will Ratelle is a tough one, but with the returning secondary experience and the tremendous front-line depth developing, UND's defense may very well be better in 2016 than 2015. Good things ahead!
Go UND Fighting Hawks!
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32 minutes ago, cberkas said:
I thought they signed with Adidas a year or two ago, and Jones refused to move to Adidas.
Didn't Wisconsin leave Adidas for Nike last year?
There was no department-wide Adidas deal to my knowledge, and I think it partly was because of Jones' ridiculous views. It needs to happen; contracts exponentially expand the variety and overall supply of uniforms, apparel, and equipment.
The Wisconsin deal is with Under Armour and it takes effect in July 2016.
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In theory, UND could sign a contract with Nike and be set with all programs.
For example, the Univeristy of Minnesota has a deal with Nike, which supplies uniforms, equipment, apparel, etc. As for gloves and skates, appears most UM players wear Bauer.
Of course, with Reebok, there's the Adidas option, and that seems like the most practical option. Interestingly enough, the University of Wisconsin has a contract with Adidas and the hockey program does not sport Reebok (the hockey jerseys are Adidas). Also, Under Armour produces hockey apparel with their deals, also (see Boston College).
Either way, UND athletics needs to ink an apparel contract with one of the big three soon (Adidas, Nike, or Under Armour). If South Dakota State and USD can sign department-wide apparel deals, then UND with the marketing capability of men's hockey certainly can too.
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59 minutes ago, Player21 said:
I don't disagree with that. Not sure why that hasn't happened yet
Yes, this is perplexing. It needs to happen.
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1 hour ago, UND1983 said:
Frankly, if any of UND's prospective BB recruits don't want to come to UND because of it being an "Adidas" school, they need to get a frickin' clue. If UND is recruiting and are a viable option for you, the last thing you should be worried about is their shoe brand.
It's not an "Adidas" issue, it's a "lack of agreement/consistency" issue. UND is not utilizing the opportunity to provide better uniforms, equipment, apparel, etc. to student-athletes by producing a department-wide apparel deal with Adidas. Rather, there are only inconsistent, program-type deals.
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3 minutes ago, cberkas said:
It's not lack of focus on other sports, it's that men's basketball doesn't want to join the rest of the athletic department and wear adidas.
My point exactly (why it's posted in the men's basketball thread). This needs to change. No reason UND can't have a department-wide deal that offers great variety of uniforms, footwear, apparel and equipment to ALL student-athletes, especially with the considerable pull UND hockey provides with Reebok and national exposure/promotion capability.
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22 minutes ago, darell1976 said:
But to say if we are down 5 on the road its over against a team that is killing it at home (9-0) is over doing it. Most teams would have trouble being down at EWU, and we were one of them. I predicted at most 2 losses (EWU, UM) for the rest of the regular season. The next games we play except Montana should be very winnable, especially all our home games. If we play up to par we should be just fine heading to the trip to Reno. No time to panic unless we start losing to bottom feeding teams like Sac State or Portland State.
Whether this team is on the road or on a neutral court, I have concerns. Beating Weber State at home showed UND can win in a supportive environment, but they have yet to establish huge wins on the road, such as win(s) versus NDSU, Weber State, EWU, or Montana.
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That isn't entirely true. After the exciting win vs Montana State, how was the crowd the following home game vs. Northern Colorado? It was poorer than the crowd two weeks prior. Winning doesn't solve all problems, unfortunately. The athletic department and the Alerus Center need to still improve the general gameday atmosphere.