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doesn't the WAC have one more year to re-start football? (not that there are enough Big Sky schools that are ready for FBS today, including UND) or maybe, with New Mexico State still in the WAC and still FBS, can that be drawn out for a longer period? Idaho is still FBS and will be Big Sky next year, would that make any difference?

So Brooks Bollinger was going to be a great draw as a recruiter because he was a local product that played in the NFL, but Hedberg (who was also an NFL qb) is not?

thanks for the insight, Geaux. don't get to see anything other than televised games.

Sparks, after meeting the new coach, may feel that he will not fit Schweigert's no-nonsense game plan.

While I may agree with you, maybe Miller was the guy who brought his lunchpail and gave 100% everyday while others were working on their touchdown dance... just giving playing time to the guy who earned it in practice. I don't know, but dedication during practice should earn playing time, imho.

who picks the position coaches? the head coach or the coordinators? any leaders at this point?

One helmet should be enough... Jerseys- ok

Phil Knight's $$$$$$$

First post? Don't you recognize a Jdiarrhia post?

two things that could make a big difference for the SIoux going forward. trench warriors are another key

So is Rudolph for sure?

attempted murder? not a good reference...

If Hoffner can't get past UND's PC HR dept, maybe he will catch on at SIU as Lennon's qb coach.

Good analysis. Hoping Schweigert can do this.

Jackson and Golladay may not have fit this concept very well. Guys like Iverson, on the other hand, exemplify what Schweigert is talking about. The statement about the core of the team coming from the North Dakota/Minnesota region will rekindle Sioux pride.

Did Schweigert's time at Duluth overlap Hoffner's stint at Mankato at all? For those of you in the know, who would be on Bubba's short list?

Shouldn't need to once the IPF is done.

Would really like to see him get a break.

Did they say the same thing about Mussman when he took over?

He is a ND native, iirc.

would like to see Todd Hoffner get an opportunity to join UND staff... maybe as OC?

Was 100% on the Pflugrad then DeBoer bandwagon, but now that the decision has been made, GO BUBBA... GO SIOUX. Defense wins championships and Bubba is from the defensive side of the ball. If Bubba can bring in and lead the guys in the trenches - both sides of the line of scrimmage - and get the defense to cover and tackle, UND can become a contender and winner in the Big Sky. That is what its about for this football team. They will become a team that makes it to the playoffs if they become a defensive minded team. Watching the FCS playoffs this fall, it became very apparent that NDSU's defense is head and shoulders above the norm, even among playoff teams. They get the core of their teams from UND's prime recruiting ground. So, if Bubba and his new staff can make inroads in recruiting in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin, that should be the first step in getting the Sioux back to where we all hope they can be. If Geaux Sioux has a true finger on the pulse of Mussman's recruiting the past years, then, despite losing a few players to transfers while this process has transpired, UND should not have to wait 3 years to get to .500, they should be competing for conference championships and playoff invitations by then. GO SIOUX! Merry Christmas everyone.

Do you think the Schweigert and DeBoer families are exchanging Christmas cards this year? Maybe more to the point, do you suppose that Bubba and Kalen have been comparing notes on their trips to Grand Forks?

My wife had an OBGYN that knew we wanted a girl, so he told us it was a boy. That way, if it was a boy, we weren't disappointed and when it was a girl we were surprised and happy. Are you doing the same thing for Bubba supporters? If its DeBoer, you have softened the blow by saying what they did not want to hear, but if it is Bubba, everyone will be happy and not get mad at you for telling them it was the other guy?

You just can't rush into decisions like this.