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Separate point, but SUU nearly beat Arizona State yesterday. Lost 24-21. Of course, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades (and thermonuclear war - @The Sicatoka).

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/college/commentary-und-football-has-to-walk-a-narrow-path-if-it-wants-to-make-a-deep-playoff-run great article by Schlossman highlighting points I previously posted on here; if UND can’t upset a power like Boise, SDSU or NDSU, then making a playoff run is unlikely. Hence, if UND starts 2-2 (and doesn’t pull a big win against Boise or SDSU), then I expect this to be another plateau season going 0-1 or 1-1 in the post-season; highlighting the need for leadership change. Beat Boise or SDSU, and show us (and more importantly the playoff committee) that Bubba’s program has actually made progress since 2016 and not plateaued. Hopefully 2023 will be fun year

Thanks, you’re both so wonderful.

Now this is pure gold.

Not “all of us” or everyone, but certainly more than you.

They don’t deserve playoff bid based on embarrassment against Missouri. USD as a playoff team would be a disgrace to FCS football, but, I suppose, they can improve. I would rather they suck all year, though, personally.

You’ll be waiting a really, really long time if you’re hoping NDSU is going to regress so that UND can catch up. It’s not going to happen this year or in the near future. Simply put, they know football down there (coaches are competent) and they have the resources and support to keep reloading. In GF/UND, it’s an uphill battle year after year just to remind folks there are more (and better) sports out there than just ice hockey. Bubba and UND need to ascend and reach NDSU’s level, not the other way around.

Ha ha ha !

Danny Freund is good coach. He’s the coach of the future (and present) as of now. Just my opinion at this point …

What an awesome schedule. And maybe still a senior QB on the roster! 2023 should be great, and 2024 even better?!

Would be nice to get the “Saint” back in Kelly Green (and on the sideline).

Not sure on that one. NDSU is a top 3 program, year in and year out. Idaho went 7-5 last year, but before that was a losing program nearly every season. I get the favoritism for Idaho by some since Luke Schleusner is the OC, but c’mon now, let’s be reasonable.

All you gentle, fragile souls will be okay. May I perhaps suggest competitive ballroom dance as an alternative sport for ya’ll? @90siouxfan @Teeder11 @UND1983 - Best wishes to you all. Now, back to football. Go Hawks!

If UND starts actually winning the games, then this board will be a hoot. I’m all for it if that happens.

Bazinga! Damn that’s clever!

Wannabe? Ha! My life is certainly very fulfilled (and verified) without your lifeless accreditation. (Oh, and great comeback.)

Yeah, and NDSU was up 42-7 at halftime last year (2022) versus Drake. So is UND closer to Idaho or NDSU? Pretty obvious what the goal should be, but I also know what Bubba ball is likely to be closer to, unfortunately.

What am I trying to say now? My narrative has not changed. UND needs to go 3-1 to start the year in order to make noise in the playoffs. I’m steadfast on that, and I believe there’s a chance UND can beat Boise St. and/or SDSU - I’m not writing them off. And UND is way more talented than Drake. If coaches put players in the correct positions, then it’s a blow out like it should be.

Are you that numb in the head? Going 2-2 versus 3-1 never questioned whether or not UND is better than non-scholly Drake. If UND plays poorly against Drake, that’s entirely on the coaches and not the players; no question which team has more talent.

We can agree to ignore each other - that’s fine. I’m sure your expert tales are exquisite.

Alright. Let’s see how it goes. No one has seen the 2023 team play a game yet. But the past does yield some concerns; you can call them opinions if that makes you feel better.

Honestly, if the backups aren’t starting the third quarter we should be concerned.

Yes! It’s football season! Go Hawks! … the truth just burns some of you sensitive (homer) folk, doesn’t it?

The new defensive coordinator was last year’s safety coach … There will be plenty of heartbreak and explosive plays against good teams, no doubt. Again, pressure is all on Freund’s offense and the experienced O-line to put up 30+ points every single game.

But, well, just give Bubba and S&C guru Baukol more time; only had 10 years and they just need 20! We’re halfway there!