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Predicting how next season is gonna go is idiotic. Let's wait and see what the new staff comes up with in the first year. Year one will give us a solid idea what this regime will be like, even if our record is poor. Same goes for NDSU - next year will definitely be different for them.

Coordinators chose who they like but obviously the head coach has final say.

There won't be a Hoffner hiring.

I'll say it: anyone who thinks or thought there wasn't a rivalry anymore is a delusional idiot.

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).