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Amen.

Let’s not spill the beans too much here. And let’s also not overthink it. Danny will have plenty of things dialed up. Ultimately going to come down to execution, anyways.

Have less turnovers and penalties than SDSU. That’ll do it. Crowd noise a factor in both - LET’S GO! lastly, be quiet when UND is on offense (including the band!), be crazy when UND is on defense. A true home-field advantage is one with smart fans.

You’re referring to 2019. UND won 16-12. Montana State was ranked #9 in that game.

Turnover and penalties, like all games. Which is why UND has a great opportunity due to being at home AND coming off a bye week. Now just need to show up and execute. Plenty of eyes will be on the game tomorrow, being it has the #1 team in it. Time to take the next step, or else be considered the status quo. Let’s go …

They got the win. Did just enough, but I’ll never say giving up 38 points is “playing very well”. One play here or there and UND loses. UND did go on to two more victories that season, both blowout wins. And how were they awarded? A playoff selection snub in lieu of Bob Nielson’s sh*tty Western Illinois team …

UND defense struggled in that game. Made it very close: 44-38 final. On the flip side, UND offense looked good. One of the few with Rudolph in charge. Santiago, Oliveira, and Clive Georges all with a big game.

In what way? - new facility upgrades beyond Memorial Village and HPC phase 2? - new seating options at the Alerus Center for football? End-zone and/or catwalk seating? - new marketing opportunities for UND football? New Alerus Center gameday ops? - finite plans to increase football and basketball coaching salary pool? - UND athletics planning to actually manage their ticket revenue in full or continue to let REA, inc. commandeer UND athletics?

Walk ups always play a big role. But UND marketing and Alerus Gameday Ops aren’t doing much on their part to enhance that number … winning and big games can only do so much, but both of those areas are checked for tomorrow … let’s see what it brings. My guess is a good crowd (10,000) but not a sell out which is what good marketing and gameday ops can bring you.

If true, good to hear. As I stated above, this makes the most sense. Big game in Grand Forks for the football program, and Chaves needs to recognize that.

It’s in the context of sports. Shame on you for trying to deviate from that.

Erik “hockey” Martinson … part of the problem, not the solution

I hate that m*therf*cker he could go to Friday night game and be back in Grand Forks for Saturday football game. but, he doesn’t even try to hide where the focus is. Embarrassing, lazy, idiotic, illogical.

Don’t get me wrong, UND has to come out and earn it, but this is a great opportunity. Put in the long hours this week and it will be well worth it come Saturday night …

This is an amazing opportunity for UND football. One of those games where all UND fans in Grand Forks and surrounding areas should come out and cheer loud. UND, coming off a bye week, is hosting the #1 team in the country. Doesn’t matter the doubts you have about the program with Bubba, and don’t get me wrong, I have some myself, but this is the type of opportunity that can change the direction of the program. And UND has a good shot based on how well they play in the Alerus Center and they’re rested up coming off a bye. Get out, enjoy the day, tailgate, and then cheer loud and proud come 3 PM. Go UND Fighting Hawks Football!

Great road look, I agree. UND has been wearing that on the road this season and of late.

Green helmet, green jersey, white pants A All black B+ green helmet, green jersey, black pants A- all green B- the all green look just doesn’t quite do it … go back to original setup, that’s my best grade

Their media are their biggest fans … Sad pathetic reality at Ag U and Fargo …

This one

Vegas is cool, hockey isn’t.

I noted this also. Good news.

Beating the Jacks (currently #2 in the country) in a couple weeks would mean: 1) UND will make the playoffs 2) UND will deserve to make the playoffs (top 24 team in country, hands down)

Coaches recruit the players and put them into position to be successful (or not be successful). Huge part of the game; hence, constant coaching turnover all over the country by programs where money (buying out contracts) isn’t the issue. UND’s defense has struggled all year, but has made timely plays. This is why Bubba has stressed complimentary football in 2022 to overcome this. Nothing could be more true on 10/8 vs YSU, especially when you factor in special teams scoring and the defense forcing a stop to win the game. Probability says you are far more likely to win when you score on special teams and/or defense. Fun fact: both of UND’s road wins this season have required scoring from non-offense units. Defense scored at NAU, Special Teams scored at YSU.

Holy sh*t … hell of a stop by the defense 4-16 last 20 road games is still sh*t, but this a start give Hollinka some credit - dialed up some good pressure on a big drive huge huge game now at the Alerus in two weeks versus South Dakota State!!! Pack the Alerus!