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I think it can be argued that the overall talent has actually improved, but it’s not by enough. A few positions may get better over a 4 year period, but then others fall back. Just not enough overall improvement. also, though, remember that UND hasn’t won more than 7 games in a season since 2016 …

UND has regressed in the recruiting of high level athletes. This needs to change. So many positions on this team need to be more athletic, including safety, linebacker, receiver, and, dare I say it … quarterback. hopefully the portal is utilized really well this year I’m still skeptical the current staff will know how to position and use the student-athletes … but oh well

This is key. Allowing for an open application process is crucial.

Nothing jv about flying (or driving) to Texas in January and celebrating with fellow UND fans while watching the team compete for a national championship … but yeah, not likely to happen anytime soon at this rate

Most likely good scenario is Bubba retires next year, Danny Freund is elevated to HC, and Pawlak gets OC. I don’t think you’ll see the “house get cleaned” so to speak, unless the 2024 season is an absolute disaster.

UND hockey is No.2 in the country. Should be No. 1 (again). They will continue to do well. Would be neat in the near future to have UND football finish in the top 10, or better yet, earn a national championship the same year as UND hockey does. EXPECTATIONS matter.

Bubba said same thing during press conference today

I’m honestly surprised they weren’t running this (or really any counter for that matter) this season. as the wise Bubba would say, hindsight is 20/20, so I guess we shouldn’t question it ….

UND has under-utilized transfer portal in my opinion. Can’t build a team off it, but you can bring in more than 3-5 per season. Don’t be scared. Catch up with the times. again, though, the instruction (or really the lack thereof) they end up getting after they arrive here is my major concern … no evidence transfers will be put in position to get UND over the 7 win hump

Same ol’ is 7-4 every season good enough? there will be some intrigue with departures and transfer arrivals, but net difference will be the same … mediocre coaching on game day

Guaranteed loss. His contract does state he gets a bonus for beating FBS schools, but he sure doesn’t seem to care.

Ouch. When it rains, it pours.

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Beat NDSU, therefore season was a success. need better players, will use transfer portal nothing else really worth listening to after that https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/college/und-football-opens-offseason-knowing-defense-needs-work?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar

Didn’t impress the USD and UNI coaching staffs …

Agree with this

Was hoping to make a trip down to a Frisco, TX in January, but I guess I’ll have to figure something else out for my January trip for the next 10-15 years, maybe longer … and yes, yes, I know … there are nicer places than Frisco in January …

On to 2024. Expectation is 7-5. Can UND exceed that? I doubt it, but we will certainly find out.

This is the contract prior to most recent extension (2021), but I suspect the termination without cause section is much the same in terms of compensation for remaining years of contract. In summary, no changes for at least 1 more year, maybe 2.

No pressure or accountability. All complacency and joy. It’s ridiculous. major culture problem here at UND football with Bubba being the ringleader …

Apathy well settled in at this point. It’s been “prove it” time for UND football for a while as far as I’m concerned, and we continue to get 7-4 with occasional 5-6 and 3-8 sprinkled in. I think this is what UND wants … the followers to be slowly but surely conditioned to accept this mediocre level of production and expectation. For Bubba and his staff, it means a lifetime contract.

Defense had bad games (Sac State, Indiana State) and offense had bad games (South Dakota, UNI). Dare I say it, is there an “overall” problem? Who is the “overall” leader of this team?

Again, if you think base defensive alignment is the issue, then, well, think again. I definitely think changes on multiple levels are needed, but this isn’t it. With that said, I don’t care if the base alignment is 3-4, 4-3, 5-2, 3-3-5, etc. I just want more competent football being played out on the field. No reason a defense should be so poorly coached that it gives up 3rd and long after 3rd and long time and time again. God awful coaching and defensive positioning/strategy by the coaching staff in those situations, which are supposed to be favorable to the defense, all season long.

Absolutely. I agree with that twist. Complacency and a lack of internal pressure and accountability is never good for prospective improvement.

The mindset of UND’s current “leader” is not good enough. That is plainly evident.