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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.

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.

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.

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!

I'm not too sure on this. To me, the offensive staff, particularly Rudolph, raises several concerns.

Solid, physical second half and UND will get the win. Can't have any turnovers and can't give up any big plays.

Poor kid gets exposed no matter who we play. Need Reyes back desperately ...

Needed a touchdown, but got no points at all..... unacceptable

Perhaps, but let's wait til the game is over first.

Nice long TD pass. That was missing from the offense with Studsrud, in all honesty. We'll see how the rest of the game goes, but we may be on to something....

no game link from what I can see....pure bull$%!#

bull$%!# no game link

Well that's embarrassing for NDSU. Is this the beginning of the end of the dynasty?

UND 31 Weber State 10 I expect Bartels and running game to do well with a more "traditionally" called game. I also like the defense to do well with this less-pass happy matchup. Weber State might be a little over-confident also. Major homer pick but I hope I'm right anyways.

complete bull$%!#

What kind is performance does Bartels need to have to develop serious QB controversy? Of course, I hope Bartels lights it up tomorrow and UND gets the win.

That would be the nail in the coffin. Hard to win the conference with a 2-2 conference record, although it would still be possible.

If the running game gets going with Santiago and Olivera, I think Bartels could do some decent things on play-action from the pocket. Will be important for the receivers to make plays for Bartels though. Clive Georges might be back so that would be a nice weapon for Bartels to look to. WRs Seibel, Stanley, Cerriteno, Walker, and Alex Reed, along with TE Adler need to get involved in the passing game and make plays for Bartels. We might even see Smith and Santiago get involved in the passing game...... Hoping to get a nice pleasant surprise from all three phases of the team on Saturday night and watch UND get a much needed road conference win.

Nice young nucleus of skill position players. UND needs to get the ball into the hands of Santiago, Olivera, and Smith. Also, I do agree that they need to do things to get all of these guys on the field, perhaps all at once, and have them do different things (Santiago in screen game, out wide with bubble screens and go routes; Smith in the backfield more and running more routes downfield, and of course, Olivera needs more touches in 21 and 22 personnel - the kid is a workhorse and a physical back). Over the next few years, the combination of these three getting better will be fun to watch!

This is a big game in terms of the season goals and trying to win the conference and get into the playoffs. Since its a road game, it will be tough, but if the UND defense gets back Reyes, I think UND can pull this one out. Furthermore, if Studsrud and Georges play, that would be even better.

Nothing good to say here. UND athletics under the direction of Brian Faison has a long ways to go.

Losing the turnover margin -3 is not good and was a factor in UND losing. If UND doesn't give the ball away 3 times in the first half, UND is likely up 21-7 or even 21-0 at half; that wins the game for UND.

You sure throw around that word "lucky" a lot, to the point where it means nothing. With Reyes (and eventually Greely), UND's defense will be very close to resembling the defense that played well and won UND its first two conference games. Also, Stusdrud is much more athletic than an average "high school QB" - that puts a lot of pressure on a defense and it is what works for UND right now. When UND wins more than two games, remember that your assessments were far too drastic and impulsive.

Let's remember, UND is 2-1 in the conference and 7-1 would likely mean a conference championship. Point is, UND is not eliminated from anything, and they are CAPABLE of beating everyone left on the schedule. One day at a time and one game at a time. Time to focus on Weber State and getting back in the win column. Getting Reyes back would do wonders. Also, Stusdrud is critical to the offense. We don't have enough talent at wide receiver for a "gunslinger" like Bartels or Mollberg to be effective. UND needs Studsrud's athleticism. I'm looking for Studsrud and Reyes to return and for UND to get a necessary victory on the road.

And how did they do that? Couldn't move the ball on offense and couldn't get a stop on defense. Last time I checked, the players are the individuals on the field doing that. I'd like UND's chances much better with Studsrud and Reyes, and to argue against that is pure ignorance. Could UND have won yesterday considering their injury situation? Of course, but it became a steeper uphill battle with the injuries. Need to execute better and having better players on the field makes that's more likely. It's quite comical how some think they could take a bunch of walk-ons off the street and go 11-0 with their football prowess.