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Joe Finley doesn't rate a mention because the Gophers didn't get him. One of the Rules Of Rodentia is that if a Minnesota player chooses UND, then either that player wasn't quite good enough for the Rodents or "the Gophers really didn't want him anyway". We've been hearing that garbage for years and years. It's almost to the point where I'm totally deaf to it. Take it for what it's worth (not much).

This team is starting to click on all cylinders. The offense has found an identity (pound the ball up the middle with Beatty, utilize the short and medium range passing game with Dressler, take the occasional shot down the field and throw in a couple of designed QB runs). Both Belmore and Manke look sharp. The defense is already settling into clamp-down mode; we could have had the shutout today if we had chosen to leave our starters in. Even the reserves did a great job for most of the second half. Special teams continue to be special. And the coaches keep coming up with great game plans week after week. As for the concerns that this team hasn't been tested yet, there is some validity to that. But I know that if these games were close, people would be on here worrying about how we will fare in the conference schedule and wondering if we are any good this season. The object of football is to score as many points as possible on offense and give up as few as possible on defense. The fact that the Sioux are executing so well in all areas should not be a cause for concern, but a cause to be excited. What is scary about this team is that they are blowing out teams that are not devoid of talent. We are not talking about UM-Crookston or MSU-Moorhead. We are talking about programs that have had some success in recent history and that have talent. Most people expected this team to have as much talent as any in school history. The big question (Will all that talent mesh?) is being answered with a resounding "yes". The conference season starts next week with a team that we have had our hands full with in the past. But Dale Lennon and his staff know how to prepare a team for any situation and I am confident that they will prevent the team from becoming overconfident. I think everyone should just sit back and enjoy what could be the most talented team UND has ever had.

If we can grab the Lamareaux sisters, the program could establish itself as legitimate WCHA contenders very quickly. But if the Rodents grab them before we can, it might take years to get the women's program where the men's program always is.

It's over. FINAL UND 51 WSU 6

Glas to attempt a short field goal (20 yards). FG good. 0:37 left in game UND 51 WSU 6 Time to start talking Potato Bowl!!!

Shad Carney now in at quarterback. 2:14 left in the game. UND 48 WSU 6

Sioux recover fumble at WSU 17 yard line. That should put a wrap on this one!

TOUCHDOWN! Brady takes it in from inside the 1; nice drive by Manke and the backup offense. PAT good, despite 5-yard penalty. 16 play, 84 yard drive, 7:00 off the clock. UND 48 WSU 6

Sioux drop pass on third down, but Winona is flagged for late hit. Ball on Winona 12. 5:00 left in game. Brady carries ball to 1, Sioux knocking on the door (again).

Sioux advance ball to Winona 41. 7:30 left in fourth quarter. Offensive reserves looking good today. UND 41 WSU 6

Sioux hold on fourth down inside their own 20. 10:42 left in fourth quarter. UND 41 WSU 6

Some of them are a lack of discipline after we build a big lead, some of them are a little borderline. They haven't hurt us too much today, but it might hurt us down the road.

Winona advances ball to UND 46. Facemask penalty on Sioux, ball now on 31. Sioux must cut down on the undisciplined penalties. UND 41 WSU 6

Glas attempting a 37 yard field goal. FG good, flag is on the play. Flag on Winona for running into kicker, FG stands. UND 41 WSU 6

Nice run by Manke for the first down, ball at Winona 20.

End of third quarter. Time to put in all the reserves we can. UND 38 WSU 6

Reed Manke now in at Quarterback. Sioux advance ball to the Winona 38. UND 38 WSU 6

Winona attempts 26 yard field goal. FG is good. Good stop by defense. UND 38 WSU 6

Winona now on the Sioux 11, with the help of some penalties. UND 38 WSU 3

Sioux starting to get after the quarterback again, forcing incompletions. Dan Hammer says Sioux fans now outnumber Warrior fans! Winona getting some home-cooking from the refs, not helping today.

TOUCHDOWN!!! Dressler makes a bobbling, one-foot-in catch for the TD. PAT is good. 5:59 left in third quarter. UND 38 WSU 3

Sioux now on Winona 10. Another touchdown should put the final nail in the coffin. UND 31 WSU 3

Also, this guy is not turning it over all of the time.

Sioux hold on 4th down, take over on own 39. UND 31 WSU 3