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Gut tells me it won't be a blowout. UND's defense and newfound running game, along with NDSU's suspect defense, should make for a very competitive game. However, if UND does get blown out, I will be disappointed yet still enthused for conference play. Success in Big Sky Conference play is ultimately where playoff positioning is secured.

I believe the matte grey uniforms will be available for the 2016 season, so next season. For this season, its green and white jerseys.

UND certainly should not take Drake lightly; however, I'm of the opinion that UND needs to win handily (at least three TDs). If UND wants to compete in Fargo against NDSU and make a run at the playoffs, they have to take care of business at home against a non-scholarship school.

Idaho State game is UND homecoming in the Alerus Center. With a decent crowd and some energy/noise, the UND defense could get after ISU's offense. Funny what hitting the QB a few times does to a passing game.... I expect UND to go undefeated at home. This pressure defense that Bubba has built this team around feeds off of crowd noise and enthusiasm.

Sounds like the Alerus Center has added fireworks (pyrotechnics) for football games. It should be a nice addition. Every time UND scores ....

Expecting to win goes a long way. Mussman's teams often played not to lose (or not to lose by too much). “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” -Henry Ford

We may not expect UND to be great this season, but they could at least be good. If they want to be good and play into the playoffs, they need to physically come out and wear out Drake. By the 4th quarter, UND needs to exert its will by running the ball for big gains and defensively out-leveraging Drake's offense.

Not sure what article you read, but it definitely wasn't from Miller or the GFH. There are several teams from the MAC and MWC that are certainly no better than Montana, Montana State, Eastern Washington, etc. If UND builds off what they did on Saturday, no reason they can't be in that conversation either. Secondly, Miller picked UND to finish middle of the pack this year in the BSC, so very little optimism there.

Polls get way too much attention. If UND wins the games on their schedule, they will be appropriately ranked by the time playoffs roll around.

For those interested in knowing some of Drake's key players before the Potato Bowl game (going strictly off Drake's week 1 game) : #15 Sr. QB Andy Rice, 6-3 219 lbs. Last week stats: 24-37, 286 yards passing, 2 TDs, 1 Int #4 Jr. RB Conley Wilkins, 5-10 194 lbs. Last week stats: 22 carries, 110 yards, 3 TDs #85 Sr. TE Eric Saubert, 6-4 242 lbs. Last week stats: 7 receptions, 74 yards, 1 TD #42 Sr. LB John Hugunin, 5-11 232 lbs. Last week stats: 9 tackles #23 So. DB Sean Lynch, 5-9 167 lbs. Last week stats: 9 tackles #29 Sr. DB Bryan Pisklo, 6-1 188 lbs. Last week stats, 4 tackles, 1 Int, 1 pass break-up http://www.godrakebulldogs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15700&ATCLID=210320845 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UND needs to do exactly what Bubba expects them to do: Play tough, smart, physical football on offense and aggressively get after people on defense. If UND focuses and plays their game - exactly what they did against Wyoming - they will be fine. Can't turn the ball over on offense and need to be physical up-front. On defense, stop the run, and on 3rd down, GET LOUD in the Alerus and help Sack City come alive! Should be a fun 50th annual Potato Bowl! Go UND!

I hope he learns from his mistakes. Like others have said, his biggest problem areas were his indicative emotions and continual updates, or lack thereof. On the radio, emotion initially tells the audience whether or not a play is good or bad more so than descriptions. Lastly, fans need to be regularly updated on down and distance and time on the game clock/play clock. Just stating what yard line the ball is at is not entirely helpful.

Man, after watching the highlights, the guy I might be the most impressed with is LT AJ Stockwell. He's an instant upgrade to the offensive line relative to last season. That left side, with Stockwell and Sr. LG Brandon Anderson, is tough and mean. Yesterday, Stockwell was doing a bunch of stuff - blocking two guys on one play, pulling and smacking people to the ground, etc. This year's offense already appears to be way improved over last season's, and it all starts up front. I'm loving the physical attitude that Knauf has instilled in that unit!

It's going to be a crazy fun day on September 19th. The bizon will have their hands full. Go UND!

Bubba ball is here. Go UND!

Defense needs to keep it up! Need to be on lookout for trick plays.

Sweeney is just plain bad. Can't get any idea whether the play was "good" or "bad" for UND. No emotion.

2nd half is going to be a dog fight. UND can't miss chip shot field goals....that could cost them the game.

DAMN!!! thats just not good.

So, so far I have : Sweeney is horrible (or rusty) We now know why Studsrud is starter offense is improved oh, and GO SIOUX!

UND keeps the ball! Great!

Norberg fumbles it away. First big mistake. That kind of thing will easily cost UND the game.

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No prediction out of me ... ...other then... I expect Wyoming to win but I obviously hope Bubba and UND can keep it competitive and ultimately pull the upset. Go UND!

Looks like 31-7 SDSU now. Kansas is awful. And this right here shows why the upper echelon FCS deserves to play in the same division as the lower FBS.

No TV. Wyoming is, well, let's just say primitive. Radio and Twitter updates.