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As my father always said, "You can't argue with idiots." I'm happy for you; your football PROGRAM must make you so proud. I chose what I want to read when it's coming from morons. I feel that's my right since I'm even willing to deal with the idiots.

And how do you figure that? Did you calculate basketball and hockey into that equation as well? Oh yeah, NDSU doesn't have a national championship winning hockey team. Did you account for UND's head-to-head record versus the Ag school? You're probably too young to remember those games I suppose. How about academic success and alumni diversity/success? Does NDSU produce a lot of physicians, attorneys, commercial aviation pilots, and astronauts? Do they produce a lot of business executives? You really are oblivious and naive if you think I should not be proud of my alma mater. Get the facts straight buddy, that is if it's possible for you to receive any academic training from the "learn how to play in the dirt" school of the south.

Don't get me wrong, there are ways to work around some of the hurdles. One of our fellow competitors in the Big Sky actually does this. http://umnews.jour.umt.edu/?p=1433 I just don't feel we need to do all this though. If we did, I would be fine with it I guess because it would attract recruits. If we don't, then I'm okay with it also as long as green jerseys come back as our primary home look.

That's too extreme in my opinion. I do agree that this team will be improved next season, though, due to better quarterback play, a running game presence, disciplined defense, and improved coaching/leadership. I'd go with 4 or 5 wins, but 6 is possible.

@jirik93: Sioux suck sh*t!! #BisoNation @jirik93: I love Sioux fans they get mad when you make fun of the football team cause they are a "hockey" school lol Tweets from Sr. Cole Jirik. I see they have a lot of class down there. Will always hate NDSU athletics for crap like this. Makes me proud to be associated with the flagship university of North Dakota, and not the oversized tech school down in Fargo.

Yes it would be appealing, but it's not financially practical to have a bunch of different helmet colors. Sorry.

I guess you can dream, but just so you know, there won't be different helmets coming. Simply adding green jerseys on the other hand is probable and practical. UND football deserves to be represented in the same light as it's trandition - green jerseys and white pants. The all black look would be a great alternate combo. Also would like to see the black pants on the road some.

Thank you.

It's important to note that Dale Lennon is 42-28 at SIU and has two playoff appearances, along with narrowly missing the playoffs this year. UND fans should be happy that kind of pedigree, in terms of Bubba and Schmidt, is coming back to UND. They are proven winners at the DI level - something Mussman & staff could not do. When you throw in the fact that Bubba did a good job compiling talent for UMD's DII national championships and UND's 2001 NC, UND is in a great position with their new leadership. Bottom line: to say that SIU has done nothing during Lennon's SIU tenure is foolish; Mussman on the other hand did nothing here at UND during his HC days.

I believe 5-7 or 6-6 is very obtainable next season if the team plays with discipline and effort. Talent wasn't a major issue last year; the penalties and turnovers were though. The team just needs to execute better, and Bubba & staff will definitely get them to do that. Plus, over the years, we'll continue to improve with the added influx of top North Dakota/Minnesota/Wisconsin recruits.

Bubba was interviewed in between the women's and men's basketball games on Midco. He continues to exude confidence and passion for the University. UND football will be back sooner than later.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/795593/highlights/95298375 Impressive running back with size. He'd be a good running back to focus a running game around. Of course, I also really like what Bubba's ground game emphasis is going to do for PJ Sparks and Patrick Sharp

You really do have no clue. UND won a couple conference games this year and UND will only be better next year with Bubba's leadership.

That no DI stuff is bs. Bubba and Schmidt have DI FCS experience at SIU, and Rudolph is a long time DII coach that deserves to move up the ladder. I trust in Bubba's decision-making thus far. Rudolph will establish a nice running game emphasis with our stable of backs (Sparks, Garman, Sharp, and Varner).

If Schmidt gets DC and Rudolph gets OC, then that would mean our head coach and coordinators would all be originally from North Dakota. In my opinion, that's exciting! ND Pride! It's all apart of winning back North Dakota and Minnesota in recruiting.

Good coaches do a lot more than just recruit good players; they change the culture and discipline of a team too. Considering many good college football coaches have set a precedent for quick turnarounds, and Bubba has the potential to be a very good head coach at UND, I expect this team to be very competitive by year 2. Playoffs should come in year 3, but it's possible it could happen even sooner.

That's a long time.

Paul Rudolph brings to the table lots of general coaching experience and regional knowledge which is crucial for local recruiting. It would be interesting to see him at the DI level. He's really never had a DI chance, and he likes to run the ball, so why not give him a chance?

Care to elaborate?

Disappointment of the year is this team. Way worse than the football team given the preseason expectations for the basketball team. A blown opportunity.

UND-NDSU has the potential to be the biggest FCS rivalry; couldn't that possibly get some attention? ESPN has been putting more of an emphasis on the top FCS teams recently (see College Gameday in Fargo).

Alright, accept your third option - that's fine. The NDSU alumni I know love beating FBS teams as much as they like playing in the FCS championship. Why? Well they like recognition and the big game atmosphere, and I guess driving their fancy buses down to the games also. They're always talking about the future FBS games; not the dynamics of the MVFC. Nevertheless, the point is UND would be one of those games for NDSU fans. They may not want to admit it or face it right now, but if the game ever gets scheduled, both fan bases will be actively involved and ecstatic.

Perhaps tainted may be too strong of a word for you, but my point was simply that with UND not on NDSU's schedule, there is something missing in those recent NDSU championship seasons. The hype and excitement of a UND-NDSU game would rival the NC game itself, and only ignorant, short-sided NDSU fans think differently. We've already seen the atmosphere for the basketball games, and they have been impressive thus far. And I disagree that younger fans do not care about UND-NDSU as a rivalry. If you grew up in North Dakota or Western Minnesota, you get it. The hype and competitive talk still goes on amongst the younger generations as they've been able to research the history of the two schools and witness the rivalry in other sports.

Whether the game is played now or in ten years, the game would be sold out with plenty of hype. Regardless of when the game is played, the rivalry will live on. It's embedded too far within the long-time supporters of both schools. Anyone who says differently is in the minority and just doesn't understand college football traditions. In my opinion, the NDSU national championships are tainted because they didn't play and beat their natural rival in UND. That's what makes it so special for Alabama-Auburn, USC-UCLA, Texas-Oklahoma, Ohio State-Michigan, etc. etc.; during their national championship seasons, they have to go through their arch rival. I have no doubt NDSU would have beat UND this year and the last two, but wouldn't those NC seasons have been more memorable with those rivalry victories as apart of the season? Any true college football fan would tell you yes.

Thank you for the logical post. Like Bohl said, they have maxed the thing out down there in Fargo. Add money to that and you've got a done deal. Now try talk some sense into your fellow fanbase member Jheria - I don't think he leaves the basement much.