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Those stats are a bit skewed. First off, games like SJSU and EWU kill stats like these, but most importantly, teams were forced to throw and abandon the run. That's part of the reason sack numbers and TFL's went way up; QBs were throwing more with more 3rd and long situations forced. Personally, I think the passing defense will improve quite nicely next year with a combination of young talent returning and some transfers brought it.Seeing how our rushing improved from last year says a lot with the OL we had. Usually an OL that has a passing offense will struggle with a rushing offense and vise versa. Having a balanced lineman would be ideal and hopefully Bubba will get those guys plus some that favor the run game. Too bad we gave up more passing yards this season, I thought Tillman was a beast and wished he had more time with us. I am very excited for next year to get here and see what recruits will start and see how improved this team has gotten since the last game played.
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I think we will see about 10 defensive backs added through jucu, fbs drop downs, and high school kids, and see who pans out on the roster. This is a passing league........ I guess the silver lining with some of the pass yardage is we can improve on ball skills and mental mistakes and that will go a long ways with the current guys we have.
We do have some good talent in the secondary that is young (Reyes, C.Carter, D. Harris, etc.), but I do agree with you; need to add some more talent in the back end.
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They win by two. EWU will be tough this year.
I was thinking the same thing. Looks like Weber State and Eastern Washington are the top two at this early juncture.
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As the FBS regular season comes to a close next weekend, it sounds like Bubba and his staff will be going after some FBS transfers this winter.
I feel that is a positive move given where this program is; just a few offensive play-makers away from being a playoff club. The defense is looking good for next year, and FBS transfers treated that unit good this year (hit on 2 of 3 transfers). As for offense, 2012 and Braden Hanson (North Carolina) come to mind.
As I see it, the biggest needs that transfers would address are: WR, RB, DB, OL
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Yup gotta keep it in perspective - middle of season was the tough guys - Montana, Montana State and EW, end of the season was the soft part of the schedule. Last two games were encouraging but the competition was soft (and yes I think NA was a pretender).
Should've beat Montana. I'm buying the turnaround.
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I just want a quarterback to make the plays that are available, not turn the ball over and or have a bunch of negative plays. If we had a QB doing just this all season (which is difficult) I don't think we get blown out in any games and likely win a couple more.
Quarterback is only as good as the pieces around him. No running game early in the year (oline atill developing) and no receivers late in the year. Offensive line, running back, and receiver are all positions of need for 2015; defense looks set for at least next year. Of course, need to be constantly developing depth.
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If we aren't capable of supporting women's athletics, we aren't capable of supporting intercollegiate athletics.
Women's hockey is a minority sport in terms of intercollegiate athletics; unless the major revenue sports (football, basketball, and M hockey) are funded, it's detrimental to distribute so much of the financial resources. Football and even basketball deserves more support.
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Quarterback position is a moot point right now. Anyone of the three quarterbacks who played this season (assuming they're healthy) are capable, if the offense around them has sufficient talent and depth. Right now, that is not the case. Next season, UND needs new starters at running back and wide receiver, and offensive line still needs attention in my opinion (losing 2 starters due to graduation and need better depth). The defense looked good this season but even that unit acquired FBS transfers and JUCOs; offense NEEDS an FBS transfer or two for next season.
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Ryan Powell does a nice job I think
Powell does a good job; however, he's not the SID. The SID is, well, the HID.
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NDSU doesn't get #1 seed
#1 seed belongs to New Hampshire
NDSU does get the #2 seed
#3 Jacksonville State
Big Sky Conference Champs, EWU Eagles, get #4 seed
#5 Illinois State (2nd MVFC team)
#6 Villanova
#7 Coastal Carolina
#8 Chattanooga
MVFC and CAA only conferences to get 2 teams in top 8
Big Sky gets in three teams: #4 EWU, Montana, and Montana State
Of note: Montana State hosts South Dakota State in the first round; the winner will play NDSU. Potential for NDSU to finally play Montana State in the FargoDome after Montana State bought out that regular season game.
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Agree. Way too much invested in women's hockey.Cut women's hockey back too
Then again, that's apart of UND's athletic department not knowing if UND is in the USA or Canada. UND doesn't have a true SID; they have an HID.
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Last year shortly after Bubba and staff was hired, someone marked we had the best coaching staff in ND. I would agree. They did a great job of recruiting on short notice. The defense came out strong from the beginning. Offense has made improvements. I coach knauf has done a very good job of developing the OL. He had a lot of work to do and results are showing now. I really look forward to the new recruits coming in and giving depth to this team.
The admin needs to do a better job of marketing this product. After to that job has become easier.
I agree.
I want an athletic department that understands UND is not in Canada and football - as the outright number one sport in America - deserves to have a ton of attention. That means more money to coaches, more marketing of the product, and better presentation at the Alerus on gameday.
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Big Sky tv not working
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Take a close look, folks.
This is how UND is intended to look with Bubba's running game and pressure defense. Future looks bright.
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Who thought three games into the year that we'd be sad that this is Garmin's last year!
Offensive line has improved a ton too.
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Damn that's not good
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Funny how uniformed some fans are...
ESPN FCS Kickoff Games:
Big Sky: 2
MVFC: 1
Sorry
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UND sounds good. More unselfish talent playing this year apparently. Potential for a surprisingly good season perhaps?
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Doubtful it was offered last year. Good try though.NDSU was offered this game last year and turned it down due to having the Iowa State game the next week. I wouldn't call it having a love affair with the Big Sky.
NDSU and Montana are two of the elite programs in the FCS which is why this particular game is being televised.
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At least their AD isn't trying to find ways to get less students to the games.
"They’re a big part of the energy in the facility,” Larsen said. “If anything, we need to get more creative, find out why they’re not coming and figure out some things we can do.”
That quote would never belong to Faison or Kelley. Shame UND athletics is being led with no direction.
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Yeah we won pretty handily but we played awful. Nervous about this year.
Only losing to Northern Iowa by 12 (down 2 at half) was an encouraging sign, considering 3 suspected contributors didn't play. With that said, tonight's game was a little shaky.
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Anybody catch that post game interview with jones at the media table? Lol
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Still no respect in league ran by three schools: Montana, Montana State, and EWU. In three years as a Big Sky member, UND has only beat one of those three once (Montana in 2012). Until that changes, UND shouldn't expect much.
Next year, the goal for UND needs to be to improve and have a winning club, but also knock off the "respected 3" in order to make the playoffs and earn respect.