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    2016 UND Recruiting

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    Depth development is so key for UND football moving forward, and fortunately, Bubba recognizes that. Going off of 2015's recruiting class, Bubba is going to really develop the walk-on program with local emphasis, which will build up depth. With better depth, for example, UND would be 6-1 this season. In a year or two, UND will be competing for an outright Big Sky Conference championship. 

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    On To The Griz

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    I have to admit, not that I was clammering for Bartels when Studsrud was making some poor throws, but I did wonder what Bartels could do.  After seeing the tape last week, those two TO's Bartels had were horrible.  There is no way on gods earth that fumble should have happened in the 4th quarter, he saw that guy coming the whole time.  He threw one nice deep ball for a TD, but he missed several other passes, and of course that pick was terrible.  If Joe is healthy I'm totally for seeing what he can do.  Honestly I don't care if they swap between Bartels or Mollberg the rest of this year (assuming Studs is out) to see who is better.  The way things are going we are going to go into next year in the same position as this year, not knowing who the heck should really be the starter.  If Joe is healthy, I'd like to see him get a shot.

    Musical chairs doesn't work. Backup QB is tough to play. Give Bartels time to settle in with first team reps. He'll be better today I'm sure. 

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    On To The Griz

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    I don't always agree with you but you always seem to have good info and an interesting insight.  I totally agree with this post, however.  If this is how they treat good, loyal kids it will come back to bite them.  At this point it is purely ridiculous that Joe isn't getting a shot.  I have never been impressed with Rudolf and firmly believe Joe is getting hosed for some unknown reason.  Implying that Bubba would never do this because he is Bubba is pure circular nonsense.  He is allowing Rudolf to do this.  In my opinion, Joe played himself into the starter position before he got hurt and has not been given a chance since.  Doesn't speak well of our program.  

    I have major concerns with Rudolph and the offense. I think Coach Schmidt does a tremendous job with the defense considering the depth issues yet present from Mussman's regime, but Rudolph leaves much more to be desired. 

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    Griz Game Predictions

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    Definitely a must win game.  They need to win out to have a chance of making the playoffs. 

    There is a chance of making the playoffs if they lose one game; that is, they go 3-1 to finish the season. That would put them at 7-4 (5-3) with an FBS win and potentially a few wins against ranked teams (Portland State and possibly @Montana, vs Montana State, and @ Cal Poly).  Obviously, though, winning out would be the best case scenario: UND DEFINITELY makes the playoffs at 8-3 (6-2). 

    Griz Game Predictions

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    Interesting line, think we can hang within 13?

    Yes, I think UND is more than capable of winning this game. Now, that doesn't mean they will.

    Montana is playing a first-time starting QB and UND could easily be 6-1 right now. The return of Cole Reyes will be huge for the secondary. Also, don't discount Bartels getting his second start; he will have had a chance to clean up the mistakes that cost UND the game last weekend in Ogden, Utah. Lastly, UND has been able to run the football quite well in conference play, it just hasn't been a full-game effort. If UND can make their rushing attack as good in the fourth quarter as it has been in the first three quarters, UND will certainly have a chance to win this game. It is a must-win also; don't discount that aspect. 

    2016 UND Recruiting

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    It's because they brought in quite a few transfer DBs. I'm actually pretty happy with it. Also remember we had those two very tall guys that didn't end up coming to camp and Carter had his shirt pulled.

    Safety situation needs to improve. Not enough quality depth there. Hopefully next year's class produces a couple good players at safety. 

    Griz Game Predictions

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    UND 28

    Montana 24

    Reyes comes back. Griz are playing a true freshman QB (remember when UND did that last season?). UND running game continues to produce. UND finds a way to not turn it over. Lastly, offense hangs on to the ball and finishes out the game, like vs UC Davis and @ Portland State. 

    I will say, turnovers will kill UND's chances completely. UND needs to win the turnover battle considering the defense is facing a true freshman QB. 

    2016 UND Recruiting

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    Not sure if this is the place for this question, but who were the Redshirts from this year's class?

    I know they can still be pulled ala Studsrud last year, but I doubt there's more to come this year.

    Fair question, and nice to go through for next season if not for anything else.

     

    QB Brad Heidlebaugh

    OLB Jade Lawrence

    RB Austin Gordon

    DB Vashon Tucker

    FB Josh Leonhard

    ILB Donnell Rodgers

    OLB Keelan Poole

    LB Andre Steiger

    DL Carter Wilson

    DE/OLB Mason Bennett

    LB Brock Shaide

    DL Logan Alm

    OL Patric Rooney

    OL Bryce Blair

    OL Justus Merz

    WR Carter Blackwell

    WR Tim Dulin

    P Riley Thompson

    TE Luke Keller

    FB Tony Roland

    DE Kemuel Denny

    DE Carl Engwall

    Weber Game Thread

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    What would you attribute Mollbergs considerable progression last season? He was awful to start the year and was fantastic against Montana and PSU. 

    I think the word "fantastic" should be reserved to describe truthfully positive, MVP-type performances. Mollberg did some nice things against Montana and PSU, but if he actually had been "fantastic", he would have put up enough points for UND to beat Montana and not be losing against PSU the entire time he was playing (Bartels actually got UND the lead later in the game and won the game against PSU last season). 

    Weber Game Thread

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    On the int it was clear that Bartels didn't know the concept of the play. Our WR made a nice move and would have been open. Instead, bartels threw to where the wr faked to and boom there was a LB waiting for it because he got faked out too.

    Just a bad play; he anticipated the wrong route, although maybe the WR ran the wrong route. Anyone think that there might be a connection between the poor QB play and their coach/offensive coordinator (hint: same person)? Studsrud was doing nice things in the running game, but he also was struggling to progress in the passing game.

    I understand its easy to put blame on solely the coaches, but they play a part in this. Of course, the talent (or lack thereof) at receiver and injury to the starting QB are also to blame.......

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    Weber Game Thread

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    "We want Joe...we want Joe...we want Joe..."

    Let's trust the coaches, shall we? They see the players every day in practice. Everyone wanted Bartels to get a shot before Studsrud's injury, and now people want Mollberg. It just never ends. Soon people will be calling for students off the street to play QB. Let's just relax and allow the coaches to do their job. I think the coaches need to get on the players and get them to work harder. Also, the offensive coaches need to look themselves in the mirror and ask what they can change up to allow for better offensive efficiency in the 4th quarter. The wins are right there for them, yet they aren't closing it out. They (including Bartels) need to just get to work and get this thing going in the right direction.

    As for future seasons, Bubba needs to continue bringing in better talent; the depth and overall talent for UND football is still lacking big-time. 

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    On To The Griz

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    I don't give a sh*t what the probabilities of going 4-0 over the next 4 games are; bottom line is UND needs to go to work and do it. 

    One more loss and they are as good as done in terms of the playoff/conference race. With that said, it isn't impossible for this team to put together a 4 game winning streak (2 of the 4 at home). However, it is unlikely. I will still will be hoping/supporting the team for 4-0. 

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    Weber Game Thread

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    I sure liked the play call that sealed the PSU game.  Sure didn't like how the final offensive play of he last two games unfolded.  No. Sure that is on the OC though.....

    Yes, that was a nice call, but if UND's offense scores 4 touchdowns rather than bogging down in the red zone and settling for 4 field goals vs. PSU, that last play-call wouldn't have been needed. Point is, UND's inefficiency in terms of red zone offense and unforced turnovers is average to poor right now. 

    Weber Game Thread

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    UND is not playing the level of sound football that is necessary to win when playing a conservative, defensive style of football. UND needs to win the turnover battle to be successful; so far, UND's defense can't force turnovers and UND's offense gives the ball away at the worst times.

    Last week, against Idaho State, UND gave the ball away three times in the first quarter. In the fourth quarter, the defense desperately needed a stop or turnover, which they couldn't produce. 

    Now, in a game which UND led 24-10 in the fourth quarter, UND plays sloppy at the end and turns the ball over a couple times. Not to mention, UND missed a critical field goal earlier in the game and didn't force any turnovers. Unacceptable considering the style of aggressive defense and ball-control rushing offense that Bubba wants to instill. 

    Its time to preach and preach and preach to protect the ball and force turnovers. 

    If that doesn't work, then its time to change schemes and/or players on the field.

    If that doesn't work, then its time to change the coaches who install the schemes and order the depth chart.

    Right now, I think the offensive schemes are questionable. Also, the players do need to be better, but injuries happen and recruiting won't affect THIS TEAM (2015 UND football). Ultimately, the lack of turnovers forced by the UND defense and the unforced turnovers by the UND offense have been the difference the last two weeks - THAT NEEDS TO IMPROVE OR CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE!

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