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half serious half joking...if the same 7k people would show up at either why not?? we keep all revenue imagine a chuck and duck team coming here in a couple weeks when its 15 degrees and 45mph wind...no one can run on us and if you can't throw I would say we would have a 90% of beating almost anyone...plus it might breath a little life into these fans...I sit all the way up in 217 and I can hear the opposing teams coaches talking to their players all the way up there....open up the hpac and have tailgating in the old east lot (whats left of it) and lets have a big old party
I understand what you're saying, but there needs to be some renovations done before playing on campus again can be a possibility. The capabilities of Memorial are not fit for hosting games right now.
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I would guess that the same 7-8k people would be at the alerus if we host a playoff game...I don't think the lease at the alerus says anything about playoff games?? what if the game was at the old memorial stadium...pack the west side and have standing room only all around the track and east side...bring as many food vendors and have them set up shop....turn this into a huge party and hope for poor weather with high winds so our secondary would be not exposed so much....and we keep all the gate receipts....
ABSOLUTE DISASTER
You're probably joking, but in the event you're not, its just not capable of hosting anything right now. It would be a mess and, quite frankly, an embarrassment. The lease with the Alerus Center should cover playoff games; it did from 2001 to 2007. Why wouldn't it cover playoff games now? Faison really would be a screw-up if they couldn't host games; he probably wouldn't even bid if that was the reality of the situation.
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http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/football/fcs/stats-fcs-top-25
According to the STATS poll, UND has enough votes for the #32 spot.
If they were to beat Cal Poly, they could rise into the high 20s (29 or 28); would that be enough to get in?
Obviously the # of DI wins and the FBS win will be looked at, but I think a legitimate position in the polls will also be important for UND to get an at-large bid out of the Big Sky Conference. Losing that Idaho State game when UND was ranked #25 really hurt as far as poll positioning goes...
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Jones is still coaching; UND gets smoked in this one.
Hope I am wrong, because I will gladly eat crow in that instance.
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Game won't be easy.
As much as everyone has been talking playoffs, I could see this game going either way.
I expect a close ballgame with plenty of runs from both sides; hoping Will Ratelle and the linebacking corps is the difference for UND in this one.
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Bubbas love for und and his team cannot be matched. His emotion at the end put a large frog in my throat. There is nothing fake about this guy. He is truly a class act and we should be blessed he our coach!!
No question. North Dakota football -- with Bubba at the helm -- deserves quality support. There's so much potential for UND football, but it requires both community and administrative support to complement Bubba's passion and hard work. Faison needs to be willing to place quality bids, improve coaching salary, and secure HPC Phase II funding, whereas the community needs to show up and support the team during home outings. Considering the noise that has been generated this season (averaging only around 8000), an average crowd of 10,000+ would be a tremendous home-field advantage. If UND football could get the Alerus back to where it was during the 2001 playoff run (namely the UC Davis game) and those subsequent DII seasons, then UND football would not only be good, but would be a heavy favorite for every home game (including potential playoff games!).
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UNI is usually cash strapped, as they pay Jacobson a ton of coin. Iowa and Iowa St games often take a toll on their attendance too. But they own the UNI DOME, so they keep the gate. The Alerus takes a chunk of each ticket.
Certainly all makes sense.
When it comes down to it, if UND wants to compete for FCS titles, they need to be willing to make legitimate payouts at times. Northern Iowa and South Dakota State are no better institutionally than the University of North Dakota, and everyone should agree with that. Now, are Northern Iowa and South Dakota State more invested in their football programs? That is a question that gets a little iffy. In the past, no question, but where is UND's mindset now?
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He should be able to gauge interest by all the home games this year. I would say whatever we got last home game, add 1000 fans to that.
I agree. At worst, it will stay the same (around 7000).
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Are the bids made public? Otherwise we won't really know if his bid was reasonable or not.
Well, if UND beats Cal Poly and has to play on the road against a school with a 6,000 seat capacity stadium, I'll be upset.
No reason UND and Faison shouldn't expect at least 6,000 or 7,000 people (maybe more) for a first round playoff game.
With that said, outbidding UNI or SDSU would be tough but not impossible.
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On AGS someone just said all bids to host are due today. Anyone know if true and think we bid?
Edit: I guess SFI confirmed.
Faison better assist with this by submitting a healthy bid.
As one may suspect, my opinion of Faison will drop considerably if he fails to bid reasonably (especially if he doesn't bid at all!).
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Santiago- he's fine. Maybe a stinger on special teams, but fine. And yes, Bubba chewed some ass as to why he was on the field at that point in the game. If he's pulled from RB, get him the hell off of special teams.
Absolutely. What the hell was Kostich thinking?
Real unfortunate that Olivera is done for the season, but to lose both Olivera and Santiago to injury in a blowout game would be disastrous.
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Quinn Alo committed to NDSU.
Also UND has offered Jeremy Chinn, a CB out of Indiana.
Losing Alo hurts.
NDSU still winning over a lot of the in-state kids.
More work to do for Bubba, but the in-state players he has worked with already are solid contributors. Have to keep recruiting & developing some resident North Dakota student-athletes.
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What was the final of the Park River - Killdeer game...had to quit watching when it was 38-8 in the 4th quarter...
38-14 Park River took the Class A title for the second consecutive season
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jones pretty inept at presser mentions nothing about players not dressing...reporters need to pin him down ..because jones volunteers very little player info
Seems clueless like that, doesn't he? Or perhaps he's just protecting player confidentiality and being stoic?
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Other people with Eversport issues?
Yes. Can't get it right now.
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Hopefully they can exceed all expectations and get into the top half of the league...like they have done in 4 of the last 5 seasons including 2nd and 3rd place 2 of last 3 seasons under the tutelage coach Jones..... Not a make or break season for Jones....Next season will be if they are a cellar dweller.this year... Getting to the topic of this thread... UND should cruise vs a nondescript D3 team
It's attitudes such as this that have relegated UND men's basketball to a status of nothing; of course, the attitudes I'm referring to are those of the athletic department. UND men's basketball had a horrid season last season, and throughout Jones' years as UND MBB head coach, they have zero major wins. As far as I'm concerned, unless Jones proves something, expect nothing but crickets. I love college basketball and the University of North Dakota, but it's really hard for me to support Jones' below-average resume and his underachieving teams.
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I'm feeling good about this one.
Something to play for late in the season and coming off a bye week.
University of North Dakota 31
University of Northern Colorado 21
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If UND , along with their gift - the REA, don't make a conscious effort to market Saturday's important football game on Friday night, then I will lose a tremendous amount of hope. If UND can't recognize football for what it is - the most popular sport in America - and try to capitilze off of that, then they are beyond brainwashed.
Use the damn video boards a couple times and advertise the game, making note of the playoff opportunity.
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Just looking through the conference stats, these two teams are very evenly matched. Pretty much middle of the pack for both squads up and down the stat book. One advantage for us that I see is our running game against their rush defense. If we can establish the run again this week, it should provide a few opportunities for Studsrud to make a few big completions in play action.
Where I see a big advantage for UNC over us, aside from special teams, is in turnover margin. They are +2 on the season while UND is -7. We lead the league in fumbles, and they are 2nd in the league at forcing them. Not a good recipe.
I expect another nail-biter. Same as every game in the Alerus lately.
Are they going to have some sort of priority seating for the hockey game for students that go to the football game? I know they have done that in the past on double-header days and it has helped with student turnout.
To your last two points:
I also expect a nail-biter, but I am hoping for a UND blow out win. Bubba has yet to get one this year, and last season, UND's only blowout win was against UNC. Bubba and UND need to show their level of concentration and capability this weekend and get a comfortable win for once. UNC has not played well on the road; their last game on the road was also in a dome - against NAU; they got crushed 63-21.
As for the second point, UND needs to do whatever they can to motivate students into supporting UND football, especially with how big this game is for the season. If UND athletics truthfully cares about UND football's potential first playoff berth (although I have my doubts with all the puckheads), they will rally behind the team and support the squad.
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Nova and James Madison qbs are season ending, not sure with Montana's situation. They couldn't make that argument. Keaton is back.
Lets say ndsu went 0-3 without carson but knew he would be back before the playoffs, if at that point the playoffs were looking murky, you couldn't tell me the fans wouldn't be asking or saying the same thing.
Again, two games left, a lot of football to be played and perhaps come Saturday this will be a mute point. My question has been, would und make a pitch, not saying the committee should or better take that into consideration. So I'll agree to disagree in saying that und wouldn't at least throw that pitch towards the playoff committee if they win out.
Committee won't consider the injuries.
Its all about wins and losses, and who those wins came against.
After this Saturday, playoff debate for UND better not be a moot point. I expect UND to get the job done at home. Let's respect Northern Colorado, but not fear them.
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Avoid the disappointment. Vote Roughriders!!!
Avoid the disappointment, anticipate Fighting Hawks.
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People are mad with the process because a) it continuously changes and b) none of the original supposed nickname requirements have been met.
Say Fighting Hawks wins, there is nothing unique or inspiring about it. There are zillions of other schools using bird mascots and well as like 30 using Hawks.
Say Roughriders wins, yes it is unique in college but our town has a high school with the same name. There is also debate about if it evokes any local pride and is true North Dakota.
This process has been jacked up from the beginning, produced nicknames of poor quality for us to select from, and don't little to unite the fan base. The way I see it, it is pretty much an all around failure no matter which name we end up with.
Which name do you suggest then? Please offer nickname alternatives to accompany your dissatisfaction with the current choices. Nevertheless, whatever you come up with, the majority never supported it and so here we are.
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Everyone has a right to their own opinion, but my goodness, you'd swear by some comments that UND just announced they are dropping men's hockey. I honestly can understand the frustration because this entire fiasco has been frustrating, but with that said, its time to get a name and work with it. No one was able to produce a quality name, so, here we are. The nickname will be the Fighting Hawks, with a very slim chance of it becoming Roughriders. In both circumstances, its time to support the University of North Dakota and the direction we all have been forced to go. To continue to criticize the process yet offer no alternative solutions is just contentious, and for those who have offered solutions, they should understand how difficult it has been for the majority to accept them. Ultimately, UND needed a nickname. Yes, its unfortunate for all those coddled, entitled individuals (okay, not exactly...), but remaining nickname-less was not an option and the options that were given were as good as all the others. So, buy some damn Hawk shirts and keep going to games. Before you know it, if you REALLY ARE A SUPPORTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA, you'll be chanting "Fighting Hawks chants" and yelling "Go Hawks!" And if you absolutely wish to consciously abstain from that, then at least you'll be in attendance supporting UND athletics, albeit irritable and disputable.
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Anyone who thinks that the NCAA isn't going to consider said hawk logo to be Native American imagery, is a fool. Including those who voted for Fighting Hawks based on that logo.
Perhaps some believe the synthesized logo will be worthwhile, even if it is unknown at this point. The NCAA is not going to reject or even comment on a well thought-out "hawks" logo, so long as it refrains from Native American imagery.
Playoffs or bust
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Agreed.