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Beating a #2 EWU club and finishing with 8 wins would draw a top-20 ranking. That would place UND into the playoff field; simple as that. UND would either be the 3rd or 4th BSC team in.

UND 20 SUU 7

Would think that's an advantage for the team that can best run the ball and stop run....

The floor will be "below grade"; is actually cheaper as the ground thus acts as insulation.

Here is the simple way of looking at things: if UND runs the table and defeats #2 EWU (if they don't lose this weekend @NAU), they will be a top-20 ranked team that will thus get into the playoff field. Depending how MSU and Montana finish the season, UND could even end up ahead of either MSU or Montana, despite losing the head-to-head. Of course, that's what a hypothetical 6 game winning streak would do.

If Sharp doesn't get on the field this year, hard to say he ever will, and that has to do more with the RB depth than anything.

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.