UND-FB-FAN

You still have to throw the ball some! Have you watched the Minnesota Vikings lately? Anyway, we will be emphasizing the run moving forward, and I agree that is winning football. Having Cedric Simmons (who is 215 lbs) and Sharp (should be around 190 to 200 lbs) will go a long way; however, as Bubba said during his last press conference, we will be aggressively searching for a downhill FBS transfer running back. Add an FBS transfer at 200 lbs + into the mix, and we would have a nice backfield to get the job done.

Carr will likely see more playing time than Ivery and Bridges. Freund is high on Carr and he almost had his redshirt pulled last year even with Hardin, Jackson, and Golladay on the roster.

As far as offensive line, the only lock I see is Brandon Anderson at left guard. Walker should be slated at center, but you never know. He'll have competition. Look for Dan Bell to lock up a spot. As far as skill positions, WR will include McGill, Young, Carr, and Bridges. Simmons will likely will start at RB, with Sharp spelling him. Sounds like Sharp will overtake Garman, Sparks, and Shaugabay on the depth chart due to raw ability. As UNDColorado eluded to though, an FBS transfer to both the WR and RB groups would be preferable.

Bubba is indifferent I'm sure, but the OC Rudolph will use both blocking schemes according to the live chat that was held on national signing day. Rudolph's system sounds to be a textbook multiple offense with an emphasis on running the ball and controlling time of possession.

Absolutely. Need to get two big home wins this weekend.

Weber is on a 19-2 run!!! That's pathetic!!!

That flip flop crap wont happen - I can guarantee it. The better QB in fall camp will start the season and it will be his job to lose. There's gonna be a whole new offense with Coach Rudolph, so either one of them (Bartels or Mollberg) could come out on top. It really will be like last fall all over again - true competition where either QB could win the job! If I had to speculate who will win it, I would go with Mollberg. Rudolphs want to run the ball via multiple formations; that means 22 and 21 personnel that features downhill power plays and shotgun/pistol formations that include read option plays. Ultimately, that best fits the athletic ability and big, strong frame of Mollberg. Of course, most predicted Mollberg would win last fall and it didn't happen, so this really could go either way still. Will be a fun competition to watch, and the multiple formation running game that Rudolph is implementing will help out the team tremendously!

The thing is, if I don't believe a regime can bring us an FCS National Championship, I won't be happy. The staff hasn't even been in place for a month and already some are trying to say we won't fare any better than we did with Mussman? That's ridiculous and, quite frankly, unnecessarily stomps the hype and excitement that makes supporting the University of North Dakota so exciting. I want to cheer and support this team on to Frisco (or wherever the NC is played) and there doesn't need to be negative interjection right now. I WANT to believe this staff will give us a NC, and right now I have no reason to believe that won't happen - can't it remain like that until at least this fall?

Just like how this class was only going to have only 15 commits and be a disaster? So when we exceed those expectations now and receive nearly 30 commits, we have to start a new form of pessimism? How ridiculous. If Mussman and his staff had one month to recruit, they'd be lucky to have 10 commits worth a d*mn. The last part of Miller's article pisses me off. He states: "However, no amount of highlight videos and high school accolades and statistics released today can tell us if the Bubba era will be any stronger than the Mussman era in the long run." Although I agree a recruiting class should only be judged a few years down the road, why make the statement that Bubba's era may be no better than Mussman's? If the Bubba era is no better, that implies we'll suffer 5 more years of losing. H*ll with that!! First off, our OC and DC have head coaching and FCS experience, respectively. Next, we have considerable FCS/FBS experience with the position coaches of the staff. I like where this is headed. Of course, in all reality, the real evaluation will come this fall when the games are played, and we need to be patient considering the youth of the roster. W-L record should not be the indicator this season, but rather competitiveness and discipline.

Perhaps later this evening. I can add any new commitments we receive today that aren't presently on there.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/1502814/demon-taylor

C'mon - that's not a Michigan thing, that's particular to each individual. Michigan is relatively close, is considered Midwest, and is loaded with talent. To leave that state after this recruiting class would be downright foolish.

Very impressive group of recruits. Given the numbers and simple probability, you would at least expect some of these recruits to pan out. Really impressed by Bubba's first mark on the program as head coach. Now we just have to see if the team responds this fall and if Bubba & his staff can coach as well as they can recruit.

The chat on undsports.com with the coaches was very insightful. Hopefully the athletic department is still doing that.

Definitely hoping for this. Would be a great way to get to know the new coaching staff and their philosophies.

Pound the rock! Seeing Dustin Iverson lead the way for 215 lbs Simmons will be fun to watch! defense and a running game wins championships

That's great! Along with PJ Sparks, Adam Shaugabay, and Patrick Sharp, we should have a nice stable of backs for next season! Also, we may still have a RB commit we won't know about until tomorrow.

Under Bubba's tutelage, I think it's quite safe to say we're going to see a Javen Butler we've never seen before. Apart of that may simply be maturity as he will be a junior next season, but he has the tools to be an all-conference performer, so I hope he can put it all together and do some big things for UND next fall!

Possible we may hear a few commitments tomorrow for the first time; particularly recruits from Miami and St. Louis.

Ezra deciding on UNI hurts. Oh well; we'll move on and do big things with or without him.

Now that's my kind of RB! Hopefully it's true and he commits! http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1649197/highlights/105130375?autoplay=1 Go Sioux!

Quite certain you're correct. He looks to be another great OLB athlete. Bubba's pressure defense is gonna be fun to watch!

The kid is only 160 lbs. He's most likely a walk-on if he's going to play at all. He doesn't appear to be a DI RB in my opinion. We've had enough undersized, poor RBs in the past few seasons for me to be patient with the position. I wouldn't get too excited - he isn't the kind of talent we need to facilitate a power running game. We need talented workhorse running backs!

Add a really good RB prospect and I will be very impressed with this class; perhaps Cedric Simmons? If we don't get a RB prospect, then I will hold out hope that we acquire an FBS transfer. We need to pound that rock to win championships!

www.terryvandrovec.tumblr.com/post/53746214163/brookings-prospect-heading-to-img Appears he just moved back; he is a good looking junior prospect because he graduates in 2015.