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No offense to Jake Miller, but he simply wasn't DI material. After struggling through and watching our ridiculous 160 lbs RBs (Miller and German) the last couple seasons, a 200 + FBS transfer RB would be a welcome sight. We need to bring physicality and play-making ability back to the tailback spot!

Barring an unforeseen commitment or two, we may have no or only one RB commit come Wesnesday. However, SFI believes an FBS transfer RB is very possible. If that happens, that would be great. Our last FBS transfer (QB Braden Hanson) was very good.

Just a general statement regarding coaching and coaching changes: There's a reason why coaches are the first major change that occurs when a team doesn't perform. Particularly at the college ranks, coaches are directly responsible for the recruitment of talent (influx of players) and the leadership/development of those players. If a team is consistently losing, they need better players and/or leadership; both fall on coaches in college athletics. In the case of poor talent, better recruiting is needed. In the case of a lack of performance, better leadership and strategy is needed. UND basketball is underperforming right now. If they continue to struggle for the remainder of this season and next, a change should be made. Hopefully, however, we can somehow still beat Weber State, Northern Colorado, and Montana and get a top 2 seed. Those are the expectations that Jones should be judged on: can we get a top 2 seed and make the conference championship game. Anything less is a failure!

Our athletic department does a terrific job of covering National Signing Day, so there will be articles on undsports.com that you could simply share/attach to your Facebook page.

Mr. Buzz Killington

You're an Ag School supporter - now that we've established that, the point I was making on Chris Carter was not that he will be an all-pro CB in the NFL, but that he can be very successful in DI college football at that height if he has sound technique. You're not a realist, you're a pessimist. Yes talent was lacking over the past couple seasons, but that wasn't the only problem. Leadership from the top needed to be much better, and I believe/hope Coach Schweigert will be much better in that department. Also, there are a lot of talented freshmen from last season that didn't see the field; they will help move the program with those "big-bodied physiques" you so desperately care for. Dranka is 235, you don't think after a year of freshman weights you can't get up to 250? You're ridiculous.

At 5'10" or 5'11", Carter will be fine. If Dranka gets up to 250 lbs, he'll play DE just fine. He wouldn't be best utilized at OLB - have to use his upper body strength at the line of scrimmage.

Carter is 5'10" there's nothing wrong with that if he has good technique. I don't know if you know much about prototypical NFL measurables, but have you seen Brandon Flowers (Chiefs), Darelle Revis (Buccaneers), or Joe Haden (Browns); they're all 5'9" to 5'11" , so with that said, you're being nothing but unrealistically critical when saying Carter isn't tall enough. Dranka has ability; he can play in a 3-4 at 250 lbs. You really don't understand defensive football that well, so let me tell you, a big part of defense is not the system being run (which, yes, is continuing with the 3-4 pressure scheme) but rather the timing of the plays called (when to pressure and how much) and the positioning of the players (put into the best spots to be successful). Bubba and Schmidt will bring defensive experience from the MVFC and get this thing rolling again. And to say Cieslak doesn't have DE ability; you've got to be joking? Judging by your earlier analytics, I don't think you are capable of determining that. You are trolling and, well, clueless.

Incorrect. You obviously possess a stance that you will not budge on. I have a difficult time considering you a UND supporter/fan/alumni because you have yet to identify a single positive with the program.

Alright Mr. Pessimistic, as far as we know, a lot of the recruits were first contacted by the new staff. There were four verbals before Coach Schweigert got the job: DE Greely WR Ferguson DB Harris DB Montague After that, the recruits that are most likely exclusive to Bubba's staff are (5): WR Walker - Michigan connections from time at SIU OL Francis - From Missouri, near SIU; also had offer from SIU OL/DL Harris - from Chicago area; likely picked up on by Bubba & staff DE Dranka - from Chicago area; had interest from SIU CB Carter - from Michigan area that new staff has exploited (see Brandon Walker) Other from Minnesota/Wisconsin that cannot be confirmed (7): QB Studsrud - Minnesota TE Fielder - from Florida but has family connections to ND, so he may have been recruited by previous staff OL Stiner - Wisconsin OL/DL Cieslak - North Dakota LB Dylan Harmston - Wisconsin LB Hudson Walton - Wisconsin K Tauberheim - Minnesota So 5 out of 16 are almost definitively Coach Schweigert's doing. That number could easily be 8 or 9 considering the unknowns. Regardless, the fact that he came in, with only a month before signing day, and assembled this class is impressive any way you spin it. Go Sioux!

Great coaches do great things. If Bubba and his staff's ability to recruit produces classes like this when they only have a month to recruit, what's it gonna be like when they have an entire season to work with? We're coming back baby!!

I don't agree. I think the "low to the ground" and heavy build of Walker makes him a very good prospect. We need a power back that carry the load, not an all or nothing scat back like we've tried to implement. Let's smash the rock then go over the top with play-action - that's winning football. Don't get me wrong, I like Simmons, but I think he'd best be a change of pace back. Judging by Rudolph's time at SCSU, he's probably looking for one or two 200 lbs + backs and I agree with that.

Ha good point

Good game and effort. Let's keep it going! Go Sioux!

Looking good thus far. Like the team defense and the offensive ball movement.

Our interest in him must've cooled considerably. I'd imagine we have a couple other backs in mind now. Cedric Simmons out of Mesa JUCO (former San Jose commit), and hopefully, Brian Walker out of Brother Rice in Michigan!

Why would you want to stop talking about the Ag school? You're obviously quite fond of it.

The majority of last year's senior class for NDSU was from Minnesota and Wisconsin. You can't dismiss the fact they are really good football players that UND didn't even look at recruiting. That is the issue - they were skipped over when they should've been focused on. And as far as other teams that compete for Minnesota recruits, I consider NDSU and UND to be the top two FCS teams. They have the top facilities and academics relative to SDSU, USD, and UNI. The top Minnesota and Wisconsin recruits that don't make the Big Ten should always be then looking to UND and NDSU, in my opinion. To make that happen, you need college coaches from UND and NDSU that will contact and recruit those players. NDSU did that during the Bohl regime, whereas Mussman did not. That is where the issue lies and I'm sticking to it. And no crap there are other states where recruits can be found, but that's where the competition gets tougher due to proximity. For example, Illinois recruits have SIU, Illinois State, Eastern Illinois, Western Illinois, Indiana State, Youngstown, etc. etc. to deal with, not to mention the MAC schools. A lot of Minnesota and Wisconsin kids don't get those offers, or at least not as many. There are no FCS schools in Minnesota or Wisconsin - that's a big deal. And how do you call SDSU's coach bad? He's done quite well getting in quality talent. Well, now that we've established you're an Ag school supporter, let's move on. I'm done talking about the dirt school on this recruiting thread.

Instant jubilation!! Go Sioux!

Absolutely agree. NDSU's complete cultivation of Minnesota and Wisconsin, with very little resistance from UND, is what allowed them their 3 national titles (see Billy Turner, Marcus Wiliams, Grant Olson, Brock Jenson, etc.). The lack of Midwest emphasis is what got UND into this hole (thanks Muss), but with Bubba at the helm, the emphasis will again be North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. And with that, UND will be relevant again real soon. It worth noting that's it not only emphasis, but also a willingness to compete. Far too often Mussman would surrender to Bohl and NDSU in recruiting without even putting up much of a fight. Bubba will not do that, and it's that competitive edge that will captivate quality recruits and produce a winning, hard-nose football team! Go Sioux!

Great! The more I look at Brian Walker's film, the more I think he has the potential to be a star here at UND! I really hope Coach Schweigert offers him a scholarship today! http://www.hudl.com/...4376?autoplay=1 Is worth noting Walker has an offer from MVFC Youngstown State

According to Rivals, Josh Parks will be in this weekend. http://rivals.yahoo....sh-Parks-151154 If both Cedric Simmons and Josh Parks commit after this weekend, that would go along way in solidifying our backfield for future years! Both are average body guys (~190 lbs.) with good speed!

Looks like Mr. Kocour will be walking on to Minnesota He's a darn good safety prospect so it's too bad he won't be in green. With that said, I think the future is fairly bright at the safety spot with Baylee Carr, Javen Butler, Cole Reyes and Coach Bubba coaching em' up!!

You lost. Get over it. Move on. For being back-to-back-to-back national champions, you guys sure have a lot of ego and contention regarding recruiting. Can't you just be satisfied already? It sure is gonna hurt this year when you have some loses, huh?

I just believe it's too early to know how this student-athlete is and will truthfully represent UND. Let's just move on from this topic and all be excited about the future of UND football.