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As of now, I would imagine so. However, because of the returning players at the LB group, if one of the freshmen LBs plays right away it would mean he's one heck of a player.

Absolutely, I agree with you. I hope, with the youth on the team and the upcoming talented recruits, that UND will be much improved next year. Of course, we went through the same hopeful faith just with football from 2012 to 2013. If anything, we know how Faison handles the potential dismissal of head coaches; gives them two seasons - if they don't improve and things get worse, they are cut loose. I'd say Jones has next season to improve on whatever happens this season. If there's improvement, great - I look forward to watching many wins in the Betty versus teams such as NDSU, Montana, and Weber. If the team doesn't improve and just gets worse, than it's time for new coaching. I assume this is also how Faison looks at it.

You're really quite amusing, but I'll play along. Anyone who understands collegiate coaching knows the premise: you win or else. It's a performance-based occupation, just like the IRS representative working your taxes or the mechanic repairing your vehicle. If they don't "get the job done", they will not have the opportunity to perform that job any longer. As an alumnus and financial supporter of UND athletics, I have a right to at least have an opinion on men's basketball and the coaching. I feel that the tenure of Brian Jones has been inadequate compared to the likes of NDSU and SDSU, and unless his upcoming performances prove otherwise, I feel the position should be reevaluated by the athletic department and perhaps opened for a new coach in a year or two. That's not a personal attack, but rather an opinion that I feel this site allows me to voice and debate.

Predictable personal attack. The reason I keep my sources somewhat anonymous is because of people like you; rather than actually discuss the dynamics of UND basketball (coaching), you just attack posters on this site. It's rather foolish and really looks like you have no proper defense for Jones' tenure as UND head men's basketball coach.

Couple basketball coaches from a small North Dakota college (NAIA).

One thing I would agree with is that the talent on this year's team, along with incoming recruits for next year, is very good for the Big Sky Conference; however, that's more of a result of the University and it's facilities rather than the coaching. Jones has shown he can gather DI talent, but the handling of that DI talent in game situations is questionable in my opinion. I think there are many DII coaches and DI assistants out there, with an even lesser salary than Jones, that could get more out of the players currently on the team. Jones has too many blow out losses during his tenure, including conference games (Weber State) and rival games (the last 3 road games vs. NDSU). It's admirable that UND has done well in conference the past two years, but that's despite of the coaching and much more of a result of the poor conference competition in the Big Sky Conference. When talking to people who have direct college basketball experience, I'm always told Jones is not an impressive coach by any means. UND deserves better, because yes UND is a hockey school first and football school second, but superb coaching is the one thing that could get UND men's basketball dancing.

Rough game. Hate seeing UND lose, but it does further ring the bell in the right direction, which is new leadership...

In other words, Adams almost certainly will not be playing for EWU in 2015...

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3580340/braydon-lund http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2879715/mike-duginski http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3150487/zak-kuntz I agree. All three of these prospects should be really high priority local recruits for 2016!

Cox has bulked up well. He'll be in the mix as soon as this fall. Watch him closely at spring ball; there's definite improvement.

Textbook definition of diamond in the rough when dealing with ND high school football. In general, the competition and product on the field is poor, but there's consistently a few kids every year that can play DI football. They just need to be spotted and then developed with a full-time strength and conditioning program.

You're right, exceptional coaching job!!......

Shouldn't have been a challenge at the end? Not that surprising given how this team has been all season thus far...

Only confirms Jones needs to go, even with this win. No adjustments, horrible defense, and just bad leadership/situational awareness. Just like the football/Mussman situation, Jones just isn't head coaching material.

Overtime... Defense needs to be wayyyy better

Not too complicated; if Grady is one of the 5 best offensive linemen in fall camp, he'll play. The sky is the limit for Grady, but one has to understand the jump he's making from ND 9-man to FCS football. Wouldn't surprise me at all to see him redshirt.

Absolutely!

Men's basketball and Brian Jones need to grow up and get with the program here. Adidas contract needs to be department-wide.

If you're looking for the closest comparison to what UND's uniforms will look like next year, I'd say look at Sacramento State. Both are Adidas, wear green helmets with black facemasks, and have green/white sets. Only differences would be any trim/style differences and the lighter shade of UND's due to Kelly green. http://www.office-converter.com/server/php/files/c6mq51cshmp0a6rdunvc2a5pu5/html/image.html All four possible combinations aren't hideous, although I do favor the two with white pants.

Green jersey with white pants is perfect simply because it IS the identity of UND football traditionally, and it still should be. As for finding use for the green pants, couple them up with the white jerseys for the road and it will look fine.

Yeah, it sucks. Someone should call in just to give it to Jack 'NDSU' Michaels.

No question. If Bubba keeps on putting together recruiting classes like this, UND will be a perennial playoff participant and eventual Big Sky champion.

Yes, I apologize. I fixed my post. Meant Baylee Carr is going to have to be replaced.

Defensive line returns four experienced players that should all play a lot: Hinojosa, Dranka, Greely, and Carrothers. Should be a good group with the young guys helping with depth. All four linebackers from last year return along with depth; will be good group! As for DBs, lose Tillman and Carr but Chris Carter, Brown, and Reyes all return along with new JUCO safeties and tall incoming freshmen. Should be an improved group! Defense will again be the strength of UND's team and it will be fun to watch!

Bubba did great things with the defense last year and yet he didn't even have his own recruits. Some of these DBs Bubba has acquired with this class are an absolute improvement over what UND has had since going DI. I'm really excited, as I only expect the defense to get even better moving forward. As for the offense, more playmakers and more offensive linemen. All of that is present in this class so the offense should also only improve. Good things ahead!