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I also am hoping for 7-4, but that would require going undefeated at home. That will require an active fan base that attends the games well. Winning a big early game, like Wyoming or NDSU, would do that. Of course, just always winning at home will do it also. If UND wouldve beat Montana last season, in the nail biter that it was, I think attendance would've boosted nicely. Same thing goes for the home games this season: just win and attendance will increase. Winning one of the four tough road games (Wyoming, NDSU, Montana, or Cal Poly) would go a long ways towards increasing attendance and playoff chances.

See Tre Roberson, QB, Illinois State Point is, it can happen. But I agree with you in that I don't see it happening for UND. They likely won't find an FBS transfer thats has All-America ability, but who knows. Arrington and Georges, the two FBS transfers already on the team, have the potential to be the top two players in the offense this season; therefore, it's not too far fetched to expect decent things from FBS transfers.

Given what UND has produced since being DI and in the BSC, you'd be insane not to respect and want to emulate National runner-up status. Most UND fans would love to see home playoff games in the Alerus just to end up short and end up losing in the NC game. It's certainly better than losing seasons every year. A few FBS transfers a year until the roster is better filled in with Bubba's recruits is a must. Give Bubba 4 years so that all the players on the roster are players he has recruited. His emphasis on local recruiting will mean there will be very few defections; thus, his seniors will be 4-year system guys and that will produce more wins than anything. By 2017, UND should easily be competing for BSC titles.

UND - not including the incoming freshmen - has only 2 RBs and 3 CBs available for 2015. That is not going to work if UND wants to compete with the best of the Big Sky Conference; therefore, before depth is created with a couple more years of quality HS recruiting, FBS transfers need to be considered.

That record prediction is quite gracious; good work! But as far as saying "I really think we are expecting way too much performance out of the FBS drop downs.", no one is saying an FBS transfer is going to be up for the Walter Payton Award or even an All-American spot, but rather people are expecting a talented player(s) to come on board and help the team. If the player is talented enough, he may even start and lead the team at that respective position. All in all, FBS players are at the FBS for a reason: talent and potential. And the player doesn't have to be from a "mediocre" FBS team. For example, the Minnesota team Hinojosa came from last season was above average. UND currently needs that raw talent and ability at RB,WR, and CB (skill positions); therefore, FBS transfers could be difference makers in 2015.

You often times are way too pessimistic, and although that may be okay sometimes in order to see both sides of an issue, this time I think you're being too negative. Yes, sometimes FBS transfers are who you say they are: underwhelming FBS performers who need a change of competition. However, some FBS transfers are of a different background; they are transferring because they want more playing time, not because they are poor, but because players ahead of them are just that good. Remember Alex Tillman last season, that career backup CB from Houston? Yeah, he was easily the best CB on the roster last season. Or how about Hinojosa from Minnesota? He's our best defensive lineman right now, and the starting NG. Did you watch the FCS national championship last season? If you did, you would have watched Indiana transfer Tre Roberts, the QB who led Illinios State to that game. Point is, if the right fit is found, the player can do big things for FCS teams. High school recruits are undoubtedly the most important asset when it comes to developing depth and eventual all-conference players, but FBS transfers are usually talented players (that's why they were in the FBS to begin with) that can fill holes much faster than high school recruits. UNDs needs more athletes (RB and CB) on its team; therefore, Bubba is searching for players who are of that mold by looking at players talented enough to be on FBS teams. RBs and CBs of a physical, talented nature would do a lot to improve UND football. Right now, not enough talent or depth at RB and CB for UND to be a top FCS team.

Would be nice to see a preview sooner or later. To my knowledge, home and away uniforms for this season and an alternate uniform coming in 2016. The bigger part of this deal is the equipment and gear; that is, if the athletic department signed that deal with Adidas. Having an agreement with Adidas for gear/apparel/equipment will make the football program more marketable and appealing to recruits.

In reference to the post you're concerned about, the introductory clause "Although an FBS transfer or two this summer could change things" precedes the sentence's subject "UND's offense"; so yes, I was referring to UND receiving an FBS transfer and not Wyoming. Bubba is actively looking for an FBS transfer (or two) at RB and CB, among a few other positions.

I agree with your assessment of Bohl's version of the Tampa 2 defense. On that note, the two-deep that Wyoming just released has their two starting safeties as freshman and their starting MLB as a player from Germany who played TE last season. Given that information, I don't expect Wyoming to field anything close to resembling a dominating defense. Although an FBS transfer or two this summer could change things, UND's offense is going to be average at best this season. The key, like Geaux_Sioux said, is how UND goes about moving it. If they can run the ball downhill, it will compliment UNDs defense well enough that it could lead to several wins. I expect the UND-Wyoming game to be close. Wyoming is by no means a top Mountain West Conference program yet, so UND should be able to compete.

O-Line is still a work in progress. Do you remember how well UND ran the ball versus Wyoming's conference mate San Jose State last season? Not very good. Point is, UND's offense did nothing last year to make me believe - hands down - that UND will be able to just "pound" the football down Wyoming's throat. UND will need a whole lot of offensive line improvement for that. I hope UND's running attack/O-line will be much improved this season, but I'll believe it when I see it. As for UND's defense, I do believe that UND will be able to handle Wyoming's offense for the most part. But how many points will UND's offense be able to muster?

Don't get too confident; they likely have a ton of speed, which works out nicely in the Tampa 2 defense they run. Big thing will be depth: does Wyoming have more depth than us? Most likely, but it may be closer than one would think. If UND can grab a couple FBS transfers and further develop their depth, it will bode well in this matchup.

Well, I'd say most fans and recruits would notice some nice, new video boards before a conference logo change. To even compare the conference logo appearance to video boards is quite ridiculous; they aren't even in the same category in terms of financial requirement. The UND athletic department should just update the logo appearance on the court regardless. It shows the lack of commitment on the part of the department. Eventually, there needs to be video boards that could be used to display scores, player stats, highlights/replays, and advertisements. This is a must considering the upgrade it would provide the Betty and the game-time atmosphere.

How about higher end-bleachers? Video boards need to be number one priority.

CB is definitely one of those positions of need that could use instant help. We all saw first-hand last season what a good transfer can do for that position (Alex Tillman).

Good point. Bring in another FBS transfer that can help out NOW; need that at RB, CB, WR, DL, or even OL. By no means is UND set at most positions. Perhaps even an FBS QB if they could be lucky enough to find one? Still can't believe how lucky UND was in 2012 to get Braden Hanson.

Damn

Real nice production. Happy to hear about the team sticking together and working in GF this summer. Will help produce a better team. Also, will be exciting to see who and how many FBS transfers UND adds this summer; I'd imagine at least 1 or 2 transfers will come on-board. Go UND!

Agree with you. Bubba and Maurice have been looking for another feature RB via FBS transfer for some time now. And the team desperately needs one, considering both the depth and the team's run first philosophy.

Considering Nevermann as ineligible in 2015, that leaves UND with only Arrington and Norberg at RB. Hard to include any of the incoming true freshmen in that group as far as being main contributors, although I think Brady Oliveria will play right away. UND definitely needs an FBS RB transfer, maybe even two.

As 'Woden' said: Vernon Adams Not to mention, what UND does over their entire 2015 season does not affect Wyoming's season. UND is not in Wyoming's conference, nor is UND even in the same subdivision. Perhaps deny the kid the ability to play against Wyoming to open the season, but do not jeopardize his entire season when he won't even be playing in the FBS.

That makes the most sense. A single non-conference/non-divison game should not decide a player's eligibility for an entire season.

They better appeal it and it best be ruled in UND's favor! For crying out loud, the kid is transferring from an FBS school to an FCS school!!! Yes, Wyoming is on UND's schedule, but Wyoming is "suppose" to win the game, hence the payout to UND. Ultimately, the game is non-conference and non-divison. To deny a kid an opportunity to play because a non-division former team is on the schedule is ridiculous. The rule is designed for FBS to FBS transfer situations, and only that!

About time.

UND's rushing defense may be the best in the FCS for the 2015 season. Given that, UND may be able to rush the ball just fine against most teams they play this season. Just wishful thinking, perhaps. I sure hope UND's offense is a physical, ground and pound attack. If effective, the offense will go along with the defense just perfect.

2015 UND football is going to be about defense and 14-10 score games if UND is going to be successful. Still hopeful that the running game and play-action passing game will develop more from now until the start of the season.