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No one should be satisfied. It's great that UND won, but a lot of improvement needs to occur. UND is in the Big Sky Conference, not the NEC. Getting complacent over a 3 point win vs. Robert Morris would be foolish.

Jer Garman has 7 carries for 9 yards on Saturday; that's not good. Garman should be #4 on the depth chart and Simmons and Shaugabay should take the bulk of the carries moving forward. If Simmons can't go for awhile, then Shaugabay and Sharp should carry the ball. I strongly dislike small backs unless they are used situationally (e.g., screens, route combinations, pitches, etc.). Miller last year was way overused and now Garman is being overused. Of course, if he understands the offense the best then that would be one thing, but eventually the others have to catch up.

Two keys to the game for UND: 1) turnovers 2) time of possession Can't have any turnovers on the road in order to win this one. That includes botched snaps and hand-offs. Also, defense needs to take the ball away a couple times. Increasing time of possession limits Missouri State's offense and benefits UND's running game.

Wrong. Minnesota will be good when they bring in both national players AND regional players. NDSU still is benefiting from Brewster via the seniors playing right now. Nevertheless, NDSU has recruited and DEVELOPED well over the past few years and that can't be overlooked.

Sounds about right. Would be a great addition to an already good looking 2015 class.

Bubba won't play favoritism to the players on the roster like Mussman did. He and his staff will constantly be looking for ways to improve the roster and I think that includes upgrading both lines.

The only player from Missouri listed on Wiki is CB KiAnte Hardin; however, that would be a HUGE get considering the flood of big-time offers he has received. Let the speculation begin... Edit: judging by the tweet, it's likely a defensive lineman or linebacker.

Those groups are important to look at, but not most important, IMO. Let's look for FBS drop-down offensive and defensive linemen. Improvement in the trenches will improve this team the fastest; thankfully I think Bubba realizes this.

ESPN Gameday going to Fargo two years in a row is huge for NDSU and their football program. Couple that with UND's poor performance yesterday, and it only further digs UND's hole deeper. Bubba's resurrection job is going to be a real tough one, but I yet have confidence. For starters, have to develop something that looks like a viable offense. Defense and special teams already looked improved (give freshmen recruiting class and FBS transfers credit for that). Next season, Bubba should look into FBS transfers for the offense, IMO. Bottom line, need quality recruiting classes each and every year and continual discipline (turnovers and penalties) improvement.

Agreed. Sounds like Bubba (going off post game comments) will consider playing Shaugabay more. Wth that, I think Garman should be replaced by Shaugabay. Garman is not suited for this level of football. Another RB that Mussman recruited that can't get the job done.

Speaking of inflatable helmet, what the heck happened to that yesterday. They deflated it right before the players could enter through it…

Cheatom played. Shea Walker and Reyes will help though next week.

Don't agree. I liked the format. Like the advertising the next game to the casual fans and I like not having to check my phone for scores.

Offense was horsesh*t. Defense did what it needed to with turnovers and only allowing 13 points. Offense needs to pick it up...big time!

They didn't look too bad actually. Nevertheless, still need new ones.

The new video boards at the Alerus Center are very very nice!! Go UND!

After last week's performance, I'm pretty sure we're going to see a heavy dose of Cedric Simmons today. I'd say around 20 carries...

UND 31 Robert Morris 10 Have to handily defeat a team like this if 5-7 or 6-6 is going to happen...

Difficult season, yes. 0-12 season, no.

S Cole Reyes is out for tomorrow's game.

He does have a point though... If we can't handily defeat Robert Morris of the NEC, then it will be a long, difficult conference season. I'm optimistic of the ability of the UND student-athletes, even the freshmen, when compared to RMU. San Jose State had the better talent vs UND, but UND should have the better talent vs RMU. I expect a win by at least a couple scores.

Most predictions indicating a close game...that's got me a bit nervous. Sure would like to see UND win by at least two possessions...

Yeah, that's very surprising about the safeties. Losing Reyes, Carr, and Montague, as reported by SFI, seems a little excessive. Plus Dom Blackmon should be in the mix also, I do believe. Nevertheless, Bubba never alluded to any injuries during his Monday press conference, so I sure hope the same lineup that played vs SJSU can see the field again tomorrow vs RMU. It's the only way the team can continually improve.

Why not throw out predictions, I guess... Robert Morris lost by 19 at home with 4 takeaways... I personally think this young UND team will improve from week 1 to week 2 and show something at home: I say UND wins by 21, so I'll go 31-10 UND.

I agree wholeheartedly. And for the record, I certainly am excited for tomorrow's game! This team will continue to improve each and every week if Bubba is doing the things I think he and his staff are capable of. Plus, I'm excited to witness in-person Bubba lead UND football!