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Additional outlets allow for excitement to spread at a faster rate. Are you actually questioning media exposure?

Very nice piece. It's interesting and exciting in terms of next season's possibilities. If resources permit, I thinks Midcontinent should produce a weekly 1/2 hour football program with Bubba during the football season, similar to hockey with Brad Berry. There would be an audience for it if it was done as NDSU does their football show on NBC; go through latest game highlights, preview future game, and add in a weekly spotlight on a player, coach, alumnus, or position group. It would only help increase the local following of UND football and help locals realize there is growing hype for the program.

http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/4027741-comparing-und-athletic-spending-competing-schools Per the article, based on UND's full-time undergraduate gender distribution (46.2% female), UND is perhaps spending an excessive percentage on female athletic scholarships at 50.5% of total athletics scholarship budget. For comparison, the article states NDSU has a full-time undergraduate female distribution of 43.6% and spends 38.9% of its athletic scholarship budget on female athletic scholarships. So, bottom-line, UND spends a greater relative percentage of total scholarship dollars whereas NDSU spends a lesser relative percentage. Theoretically speaking, if UND dropped the female scholarship budget by 4%, that would free up approximately $170,000; I know of several UND programs that could productively use that.....

Better than not having enough teams I suppose.... Should only improve the strength of the conference. Pick out the top schools and form an upper and lower division, IMO. Even if the league is split up according to geography, that yet favors UND; group would likely include UND, Montana State, Montana, Idaho, Idaho State, Northern Colorado, and possibly Eastern Washington/Portland State.

Another Edina player that UND appears to have interest in (along with others, such as FBS Louisiana Tech, FBS Wyoming, NDSU, and SDSU). http://www.hudl.com/athlete/178921/highlights/335199679

http://millersports.areavoices.com/2016/05/05/idaho-report-brings-fbs-big-sky-discussions-public/ What is the future of the Big Sky Conference? Two divisions or two separate conferences for football? Will changing landscape actually cause UND to shift to a different conference (MVFC with NDSU, SDSU, USD)? If for nothing else, all interesting questions for general discussion.

#39 for Will Ratelle at fullback: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/roster/Will-Ratelle/8d35fd2f-3f46-419c-94c5-cd53fe9b0f54 Best of Luck! Make the team!

Per Tom Miller (http://millersports.areavoices.com/2016/05/05/idaho-report-brings-fbs-big-sky-discussions-public/) and, ultimately, a consultation report released by the University of Idaho: So, if Western Illinois drops out of the MVFC, does UND jump at that opportunity? Doubtful due to basketball, volleyball, etc., but still something worth watching. I believe UND stays put in the growing Big Sky Conference and looks to do well within the potential it brings; nevertheless, would be great for UND to regularly compete and travel with the local NCC rivals (NDSU, SDSU, USD).

Exactly. Need some black uniform options, too.

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I would argue black is a UND color. Kelly green, white, and black. Certainly no grey. Nevertheless, as long as UND is typically sporting quality kelly green, they'll look fine.

Good looking QB. Has the ability to sit in the pocket and make good decisions but also can run for yardage. Hopefully he ends up at UND! I like this potential Edina connection long-term. After all, if UND is going to develop into a consistently top FCS program, they will need to do very well recruiting in the twin cities.

The grey jerseys are going to be difficult for me to like, ever. With that said, I can handle grey helmets and pants. Still, in my opinion, matte black helmets, black jerseys, and black pants look the best as far as a second set. That's the direction Bubba should've went with Adidas.

Black pants also should come back. Although I love the all white look on the road, black pants was a nice look both at home and on the road. It should be brought back for an occasional game or two every season.

Gray helmet will be happening most likely; hopefully they can alter it a bit, though, so that it has a green interlocking ND logo and/or a green stripe down the middle. Needs more green (actually, there is NO green on it now). I think grey pants would be a nice touch, but gray jerseys? I don't think the gray jerseys would look too good, in my opinion. Black jerseys would be a better investment in terms of quality look. I also think matte black helmets would be nice. Oh well

Damn. With that rating, he might get drafted. Certainly hope that is the case and Ratelle gets drafted; nevertheless, he almost certainly will end up on a roster. Good luck Will

When I say "good", of course it is a relative term. For example, compared to Sweeney on the radio last season, I'll take Michaels. I was initially excited last season when I heard Sweeney was going to call games, being he is a UND guy and has no allegiance with NDSU. Nevertheless, Sweeney was just pure bad at calling games on the radio. Nothing against Sweeney personally, but he just didn't have "it". Jack Michaels is at least reasonable.

This is true. He's an NDSU guy and there's no denying that, unfortunately. Nevertheless, he's good at what he does so there's that at least.

Jack interviews Coach Schweigert 4-20-2016 http://740thefan.com/podcasts/jack-michaels-show/983/jacks-big-announcement-with-bubba-schweigert/#.VxfFI05uzBo.twitter

really is tremendous news

Both appear to be good kids and good football players. Hopefully it works out and they end up as Fighting Hawks.

For those of you who may have forgotten, UND was playing exceptional football to end the 2015 regular season. This is of course disappointing in that the FCS playoff selection committee screwed up and left UND out of the field; nevertheless, UND has a SIGNIFICANT number of returners for 2016 and an easier schedule. 2016 will be a fun one! Here's the highlights from last season's final game when the Fighting Hawks were playing really good football:

I'm sure Santiago will split out wide on several occasions this season. Don't be mistaken, Santiago is a tailback first and foremost and needs to play that position primarily; however, getting him the ball in space by splitting him out wide will only put more pressure on the defense.

Have to think its a possibility, but it would have to be the right fit. If the kid isn't really talented, then I doubt the staff would take a chance since they want to develop the younger receivers on the roster (e.g., Stetson Carr, Tim Dulin, Carter Blackwell, Travis Toivonen, Noah Wanzek, Alex Cloyd, etc.).

The only time Santiago touched the ball during the scrimmage and it was fun to watch.... He's a special talent...need to use the bruisers Olivera and Nevermann readily so that Santiago doesn't get worn down during the regular season.... Having an established backfield and QB gives the offense a ton of potential in 2016...just need to solidify offensive line and wideouts (Stanley and Georges are capable)...