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If UND's offensive line is opening up holes, it would be great to just rotate 3 backs (Norberg, Shaugabay, and Garman) and continually pound the ball. If UND can do that, they'll win this game. As for Patrick Sharp, I'm not sure why he hasn't got his chance yet. He may be a little green when it comes to the playbook and/or they don't trust his ball protection skills. Just taking a guess....

Last time UND defeated SUU in Cedar City was 2011 and UND's running game went off with Jake Miller. Same thing has to happen for UND to win this Saturday; UND has to be able to run the ball because it will help out the defense against a pass happy, rhythm-emphasized offense of SUU. Also, of course, running the ball effectively prevents turnovers and results in touchdowns. Have to hope SUU's defense won't be as stout as most of the defenses UND has faced thus far. Judging off SUU's last game, where Idaho State scored 56 -albeit mostly through the air, SUU doesn't appear to have a juggernaut defense.

We understand you're one of those people who thinks NDSU is untouchable. Too bad that's not reality buddy.

Solid point. Best stick with Mollberg then as he is the named starter. Need consistency at that position.

You're right, they aren't.

NDSU football has proven to be damn good, but Big Ten powerhouses like Michigan State are a whole other cookie.

UND should be in the top 4 with Montana, Montana State, and EWU. That's largely based on fan support and budget/coaching pool salary. Fortunately, I think Bubba is getting UND to that BSC upper echelon category real fast here.

Stop being an idiot.

This kid looks like a heck of a football player! Plus, he has great bloodlines. Really hope Bubba and company can show this guy UND is where be belongs! BubbaBlitz

SUU vs Idaho State highlights from last weekend, Saturday, October 18. Idaho State won 56-28.

SUU's last two home games are a 3-point win vs Weber State and a narrow 12 point loss to #2 EWU. With that, I think this game will be close. Have to hope the bye week and UND's defense will allow UND to come out with a win.

No issue keeping expectations realistic. With that said, I am also of the mindset that UND should be competing and in every game left on the schedule. And obviously because I'm a UND supporter, I expect UND to pull each game out as a win. The coaching staff and team should have the same mindset, particularly because these are all conference games that UND should EXPECT to win moving forward this season and all other seasons.

Kids are all local and fit the new identity of the team: defense and physical line play. I suspect a changing of the guard here. Very few worries about these kids leaving early because they've committed early meaning they're satisfied with the atmosphere the new staff has created. Mussman just had too many busts and early departures from his recruiting classes to be successful.

Don't listen to the "herdz" fans; if UND wins out, they'll be a playoff team. As for this matchup, it will be a close game, but UND's defense should be the difference if the game is played disciplined (no turnovers, penalties, etc.). Have to hope the bye week will come in handy.

Excuse after excuse. The students aren't into it anymore; just accept it.

Well, we'll soon find out if you're full of sh*t or if something big is going to happen and you actually have insider info.

Eastern Washington up 13-3 at half versus Northern Colorado. Idaho State leads Southern Utah (UND's opponent next week) 14-7 in the 2nd quarter.

Very good points and they support moving the student section. As for looking good on tv, I do appreciate that to a certain degree. In fact, having a good college football atmosphere includes having a good looking football venue in terms of attendance. That "look" affects recruiting, believe it or not. Recruits want to play for a school where the fans support the student-athletes, and when they see a bunch of empty seats at the 50 yd line where the student section is, well, that's not good.

For what its worth, season ticket holders pay a lot of "athletics fees" too. I'm simply asking that the student sections be reduced in size or moved over a few sections. I'm quite certain either one of those moves wouldn't make student attendance any worse.

Well they're sure acting prideful and showing up in bunches, aren't they?

A section on the 50 yard line should not be empty; it makes the Alerus and UND football look bad. Student sections should be placed on the 20 or 30 yard line, just like NDSU. Then, the students can still chant inappropriate things at the opposing team if they wish. No reason to have a huge section of empty seats at midfield! That is so idiotic and irrational it truthfully upsets me.

However, it is possible for 7-win teams to get in the playoffs! Just accept it and move along. This season, if UND won 7 games and one was against #2 EWU they probably wouldn't make the playoffs, but if Montana or MSU falters a bit in the end, UND might. Stop repeating the obvious. Beating FBS schools are good accomplishments, but they still need to be normalized. NDSU's wins vs MAC schools were not that big of a deal. Even if UND beat a team like Bowling Green or Eastern Michigan, I don't think UND fans would get too crazy. Winning in the playoffs is still the ultimate goal. We know moo U has beat some good Big 12 teams, but now, just calm down and stop getting all defensive because you presume UND is "jealous". We're not jealous of your "only-football" Ag school at all, trust me. Lastly, stop acting like you're some FCS playoff committee member. You may be an alumnus of a very good FCS football school, but you're still not in a position to preach.

Add in phase II (whenever that gets completed I don't know) and, yes, UND will have the larger facility. I just can't help but imagine how huge this facility will be for recruiting and "awing" recruits who perhaps aren't familiar with UND football (out of region recruits).

First thing that comes to mind when I read things like this: decrease the size of the student section! Those people that sit over on the 30 and 20 yard lines would love to move over to the other side and sit at the 50, so I don't buy that garbage about how there isn't a big enough demand yet. Until the students are always packed in, they shouldn't get a bunch of the best seats just so they can stay empty for half of the football game.

Defense may have all same players from 2013 to 2014 but the defensive results are night and day. Mussman and his staff were not a DI staff. Bubba and his staff, on the other hand, are a DI staff. Simple as that.