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I just got my tickets for me, my dad, and my son. Anyone else got theirs yet?
got my season tickets...
Is it football season yet??
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They can only fill one of those dates. From my understanding, if things don't work out with FU, Brian is close to an agreement elsewhere. I wouldn't be too concerned.
Absolutely. 2015 and 2017 open dates would allow for a nice FCS home and home if NDSU don't step up to the plate. Would be nice to schedule a home and home with MVFC team, like SDSU, UNI, or SIU.
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Not even one you just answered?
Just accept it, we hit our rock bottom last year and will be "trending up". The chances of the bison to trend up are slim since they're about as up as they can be. The only thing they can to do give more leg room in that respect is build a new stadium or go FBS and become the next Boise.
That's some real crazy talk regarding NDSU. No new stadium or FBS opportunities happening anytime soon.
NDSU has maxed out; even Craig Bohl said that himself. They will only be going down compared to the last few years.
UND on the other hand, will be improving. Question is, his long will it take them to reach a national level of play.
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So your team has a 3 win season and has its coach fired... While the other team just won its 3rd straight title... Lost its coach because the program was successful.... And things are trending up for the 3 win team?
If what I predicted happens, then yes. That is, UND improves on it's 3 win 2013 season.
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I don't get why so many UND posters are going out of there way to predict the demise of NDSU. Are they gonna be as good as they were the last few years? Of course not. Are they going to suddenly become a team without a winning record this year? More than likely not. They will be down a bit but I still like their chances at making the playoffs and there still a heckuva lot better than us heading into the season. That should about sum up this stupid "pissing match."
Now to switch gears, anyone believe UND has a chance to be ranked or gain votes this year?
Let the outcome between the white lines decide the whole thing, but for right now, anything is possible so let the debate go on. And yes, NDSU will likely fall in-between last years dominant team and a losing team, meaning 9-3 or 8-4. As for UND, their ceiling is probably 6-6. Either way, both programs are trending in favorable directions for UND supporters.
UND may get votes with early surprise wins, but it's doubtful they end the season with a winning record so they won't be ranked to end the season. I honestly think 5-7 or 6-6 is realistic, and that is d*mn good considering where this team was last year and the players lost.
Bubba already deserves credit given his 2014 recruiting class and early success for his 2015 class. Recruiting may be the strength of Bubba; look what he arranged at Duluth.
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You can only gain experience in one way. Nobody is born with it.
Yes, that's why even Jenson took his lumps when he started playing for NDSU his redshirt freshman season. Those kind of issues could arise for Wentz and lead to some early season loses for NDSU.
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NDSU has a stable of horses in the backfield. My only concern in offensive and defensive lines.
Who cares if Bohl is gone.... NDSU has had plenty of coaches be successful following other good ones.
Yeah, and NDSU has had unsuccessful coaches following successful coaches...
It's just the way it goes. Klieman has a losing record as a head coach, and he will be coaching a different group of players than what was on the field last year.
There are a lot of unknowns that can't be answered until games are actually being played.
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I am hearing some UND fans say, "Wentz is untested how can you say he'll be good?", while others are saying "he doesn't have what Brock Jensen has". You can't have it both ways fellas. He can't be both unproven and have us drawing conclusions about what "clutch" skills he may have. The fact is he has never had the opportunity to show any intangibles. This is why he is a question mark coming into this season. NDSU fans are hopeful he'll live up to the billing, while NDSU opponents are hoping he doesn't, no surprise on either side.
Reality is, if Carson is 3/4 the QB Brock Jensen was, NDSU will be a difficult game for any team on their schedule this year. As others have said, NDSU didn't lose as much as their detractors would have you believe.
What Wentz doesn't have is exactly what Jenson did have: experience.
For the past few years, experience and the intangibles weren't an issues at the QB position for NDSU.
This year, the QB position will not have experience going into the season. That could cost NDSU a game or two early in the season.
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Just don't think he has the clutch factor.Why not?
NDSU doesn't have their leader in Bohl
NDSU doesn't have their offensive coordinator in Vigen
Less supporting cast in no Turner, Smith, Ojuri, etc.
Only way to know for sure is to see him in game action as a starter.
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Perhaps he's more talented, but I doubt he wins games like Jenson did. Part of that is the team around Wentz won't be as good IMO, but I also don't think the clutch performances will be as impressive for Wentz. Like last years game when NDSU played K-State, I don't see Wentz able to do something like that.Wentz is by far the superior overall athlete and he has the better tools and raw talent. Kid is a freak. What remains to be seen is if he has the intangibles that Jensen had and if he can flat-out win games like he did.
I think Wentz will be a better overall QB than Jensen, but more than likely will not match his winning prowess.
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This is a delusional post. As Geaux_Sioux pointed out, the defense will be as good if not better than last year, with 2 safeties and 2 LB's with pro potential. And as great as Jensen was, Wendt has a higher upside physically and from all accounts has the leadership and intelligence too. If their O line holds up, they won't lose more than 2 games.
So the defense will be better this year?
And Wentz will be better than Jenson?
You're delusional...
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Don't wanna jump to any conclusions, but it appears to be quite evident that Bubba and staff are better recruiters, whether that be because of talent or effort, than Mussman's staff.Six commits before the season even started? Impressive compared to last season that's for sure.
Part of it, I think, is that they are staying in the region rather than going all over the place to recruits who don't know where or what UND is.
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Between North Dakota, Minneapolis area, and Winnipeg area, I think the new staff is on to something as far as where the emphasis should be.
Class is starting to shape up good!
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The "Battle for North Dakota" should not take place outside of North Dakota....just my opinion.
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Most SJ fans agree that Joe Gray will be the starter. Joe was a three star QB out of high school and originally committed to U
Most Spartan fans agree that Joe Gray will start. Joe was a 3 star out of high school who committed to U of Washington. He made an official visit to them and changed his mind after finding out that the Huskies had commits from a couple of other QB's. The other negative for this California kid was the weather. We had been recruiting hard. That and his like for our coaches convinced him to sign with the Spartans. Joe red shirted his Fr year. He was our outstanding Scout Team QB the next two years. He's a Junior this season. He has a stronger arm than Fales and like Fales. he is very accurate. Fast also and will run when on You. Remains to be seen of course just how good of a starter he'll be. A lot will depend on how good our "O" line will be. Most think they definitely have the talent , speed and strength to be outstanding. Our "D" could be the strength of the team. Line Backers and "DE" may turn out to be the best in our league. All in all, fans and coaches feel that we have a good chance at a good bowl game this season. We look forward to playing your team and hope that neither program has any serious injuries. We have heard that UND has a good chance of being very tough. Sounds like you have some outstanding talent. We are not taking you lightly. Sparta hopes that those of you who are making the trip will enjoy San Jose and the Bay Area as a whole. At the game please stop by some of the tail gaiter's for a friendly visit and who knows, maybe a beer or two. Also take a look at the weight room building which next to the stadium. Good luck this season. May you win all of your games. Except one of course.
Thanks for the information and very kind gestures!
As for UND, most here don't know what to expect this season other than some form of improvement. We have a new coaching staff that most are high on, but it's unknown how long it will take them to changeover the roster.
Our current staff, as well as our successful teams of the past, pride themselves on physical offense and aggressive defense. However, our roster has to adapt to this and no one knows how long it will take.
I'm confident, though, that our team this season will be much more physical and disciplined than the 2013 - 2012 teams, as our previous head coach was inept.
I'm certainly looking forward to the season opener down at San Jose State - should be a good game!
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Just wondering what exactly the helmet logos signify if anything? I notice that some players have the logo on while others do not.
Nothing really. Some have stickers from year before whereas others are new and don't have the stickers on yet.
No use to put stickers on til game 1, otherwise you could have to unnecessarily replace them during fall camp.
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He has not committed. That is an old article and is misleading.
Nevertheless I would expect/hope that he "recommits" soon.
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Looks like he has accepted the offer.
Great! That makes our 5th commitment to the 2015 recruiting class!
All are from the area: North Dakota (2) Minnesota (1) and Manitoba (2).
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Let's see, what's new in the last few days:
- EWU announces home and home with NDSU. (2015/2017)
- Cal Poly announces home and home with Northern Iowa. (2015/2017)
[*]Cal Poly announces five players suspended including Ivory and Akins (oooops!).
http://calcoastnews....rob-frat-house/
That's gonna definitely hurt Cal Poly, especially this close to the start of the season.
- Cal Poly announces home and home with Northern Iowa. (2015/2017)
- EWU announces home and home with NDSU. (2015/2017)
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I've never believed what I'll call a "disciplined" style of ball is limited to certain recruiting areas. Saban showed it works at Michigan State, LSU, or Alabama.
You need the kids to buy in.
Saban had more success in the SEC than the Big Ten, if that's worth anything regionally-speaking.
I do agree that the best coaches can do wonders basically anywhere, but there are also countless examples of the exact opposite.
For example, Bill Belichick (Browns than Patriots), Nick Saban (Dolphins than Alabama), Greg Robinson (Texas to Syracuse), Lane Kiffin, Pete Carroll (Patriots to USC) etc.
I think Bubba/Lennon's style best fits UND and the Midwest region, that is compared to SIU.
Follow the template of the 2000-2007 teams, and I think that's definitely was Bubba is doing.
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I have no idea what to expect in this game, and really, no one else should either.
There will be 5, maybe even 6 or 7, true freshmen getting significant playing time in their first ever college football game.
Potentially, we could surprise SJSU and keep it close, maybe even pull off the upset.
On the other hand, and probably more likely, UND's youth and inexperience could lead to a real tough lopsided game.
All and all, no way to know until the game is played. With that said, I like the confidence of UND's team and of course the leadership/philosophy of Bubba and staff going into the game.