fightingsioux4life

Yeah, depth is important in football. But this year's draft must focus on offense (O-Line and WRs). Of course, if a stud defensive player happens to fall to us, we better take him (I am still ticked off about not taking Warren Sapp back in 1994).

It seems like it is happening more this offseason. Or maybe that is just perception overtaking reality?

You forget, anything south of Horace, north of Harwood and west of Casselton doesn't matter (sarcasm).

So should ArchyAlum11 be banned for this? Cripes, give him a break, it's not that big of a deal.

But once you get it off the ground, it can be profitable and a reliable revenue source. Eventually, they would beat us in hockey, but it would take some time. Personally, I would love to play FU in hockey, that would make the rivalry with Minnesota and Denver look like a love-fest by comparison.

That is the thing that nags at the back of my head. But I suppose you are right; it probably won't happen every off-season.

This level of attrition is not sustainable if we are going to compete regionally and nationally. What is making players hang it up after one season like this? Or is it just bad luck?

No, stalking is technically a crime. I would never go that far. I have nothing personal against Schlossman; I just think there are better writers in the world of sports journalism.

Yeah, Favre holds the all-time NFL INT record.

Well, if they don't mind finishing 1-10 or 2-9 every year, getting blown out by 20 or 30 points multiple times every year and having bad home crowds every year, then by all means stay in FBS. Of course, the Big Sky might finally tell them to either bring FB on board or get out, so that will put them in a tough position. Sometimes, being a UND fan feels pretty good.

I am not the biggest Schlossman fan in the world, but I agree with this article 100%. I also get hung up on what will happen the next couple of years too much.

Well, like I said, CB is a tough position to learn at the NFL level where you have to cover guys like Calvin Johnson. It took Rhodes a couple of years to get on the field full time and it will take Waynes a couple of years as well. That is how the Vikings are building this team, through the draft, one piece at a time. Unlike 1998 and 2009, this team is being built for long-term success. That is something we haven't really had since the 1970's.

I do not think Rhodes would be starting if he was "average"; Zimmer is pretty tough on DBs since he was one. And CB is one of the tougher positions to grasp at the NFL level, the difference in speed and agility from college to the professionals is pretty big. Waynes will get there. And yes, the offense is what needs upgrading now. The 2016 draft will be crucial in doing this.

Not all of us were "begging for a game against NDSU". I was 100% against it; I felt we should wait until our program was back on its feet and if that meant waiting for a future playoff match-up, then so be it. And a lot of people on both sides think the game should be played every year. And yes, it is something the whole state would embrace. But NDSU having success on a national stage helps NDSU and ONLY NDSU. Otherwise, it is either neutral or a negative.

You must have missed how good he was in coverage on Sunday. And he got us that Interception that stopped a drive. He played mainly special teams this year, but he has all the physical tools to be great. And aside from the terrible PI penalty, Rhodes looked pretty good on Sunday too. The defense is the least of our concerns right now.

They are buying into that "It's good for the entire state of North Dakota" crap being promoted by Joel Heitkamp of KFGO and probably some others as well. All I know is that I will bleed Kelly Green and White forever and never, EVER support NDSU.

This is more of a morale deflator than a death blow to the program. But it is frustrating to be taking steps back when all we want is to go forward.

If he isn't happy here for whatever reason, it is better he leaves. Nothing screws up a locker room more than a disgruntled player.

Never is a long time. I wouldn't overreact to this. Bubba and his staff will continue recruiting top-notch talent. Day-by-Day.

Maybe there was a culture shock he couldn't overcome.

Well, use whatever adjective you like better. I was just asking the question. We cannot afford to lose depth right now. The next step forward in this program depends on getting and keeping talent.

Who will be next to jump ship? This is getting old.

I would be surprised if he didn't come back. He has a bright future ahead of him here.

I feel the same way; I don't spend money on "division championship" merchandise. It was a big step forward for a team that was picked to not even get close to the playoffs, but I am holding out for bigger and better things.

Well, with Spielman's skill in stockpiling draft picks, I think we can fill whatever needs we have.