fightingsioux4life

I predicted growing pains for this team early on. But I think we'll get better as the season goes on.

The Alerus Center is one of the best home field advantages in FCS. I suppose you want to go back outside?

Another week. Another win. Another game thread full of comments that make it sound like we lost. I also don't understand the play calling in the third quarter. But that final scoring drive was mainly on the ground and it pretty much sealed the win. Anyone who thinks we are back to "Bubba Ball" is just plain wrong. Last year's team would have lost today's game by at least two touchdowns. The defense was truly that bad last year. There is room for improvement, obviously. But this year's product is many times more enjoyable to watch than the last 5 years of Bubba's tenure.

Youngstown probably made some adjustments at the half.

Isn't Croal the guy Berry didn't want to put in the lineup?

It's time to start thinking big regarding FB at UND. That means raising expectations. I believe Schmidt has the same idea.

This "All Minnesota, All Hail To Thee, Pride on Ice" nonsense has been an albatross around their necks for years. Not that I mind the results!

The fact that Chaves hasn't extended him yet is a departure from his usual playbook of extending coaches before entering the last year of a contract. That makes me think Sather is coaching for his job this season.

If it doesn't have better leadership than the old PAC 12, it will end up in the same place.

That contradicts what someone else said on here about MN not having NIL for football.

I honestly haven't looked for the hockey posters yet. I think I'll look for them this Friday night.

I imagine the hockey posters are the same.

I think so. I am absolutely shocked that Chaves hasn't given him a generous extension yet.

Assuming that thing holds together.

If the choice is that or being an independent, I think they would swallow it.

If it's Iowa or Michigan, it is an easy decision. But Minnesota or Rutgers, please. I don't see how getting the crap kicked out of you by THE Ohio State would appeal to anyone.

Um, this isn't last year's defense. No way we give up 34 points. 35-17 UND

And according to some of the Doomsday Preachers on this forum, we are destined to be a mid-major program because of the overwhelming power of the B1G. I am really glad our new coaching staff doesn't think that way. NCHC = SEC of college hockey

Agree with all of this. But the question remains: Why can't we recruit quality kickers anymore?

We need to start thinking big and bold as a program. That means shooting for the stars. Not hoping for 7 wins and a playoff spot in a horribly watered-down FCS.

I think people were frustrated with the lack of playing time Jerry got last year during obvious garbage time situations. That inexplicable decision has somewhat stunted Jerry's development this year. Unfortunately, this has led to people ripping Romfo, which is very misguided. Romfo didn't make those questionable decisions. It's not on him. So I think people should back off the kid. If Romfo can help this team win, then we should use him.

Cripes, with all this bickering, one would think we lost 35-7 yesterday. I for one am enjoying the new energy and attitude Eric Schmidt has brought to this program.

I imagine NDSU thinks they are immune from this. I cannot wait to see and hear the weeping and gnashing of teeth in Fargo when it happens to them.

Yeah, but you have to start somewhere. Baby steps.

I don't think Schmidt is going to settle for that as the gold standard in Grand Forks.