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My problem with the Whole situation and it still bothers me is who we lost them to. Both were lateral moves to other FCS teams. On top of that we lost the first OC we hired to another FCS team. Embarrassing for the program.

My expectations have not changed at all. Based on prior years performance I expect them to be 6-1 at home, maybe even 7-0. What is yet to be determined is have they learned to win on the road. It starts this week. A win in Fargo and the expectations will increase. A blow out loss and its the same old same old. If they lose, but are competitive than good things can still be in front of them. A loss in Fargo would probably mean needed to run the table to have a special season.

A question we will never know the answer to but, if Jerry would have played the 2nd half of the Montana game would be have won? I was hoping they would switch QBs a half time, but they didn't and UND won. I keep thinking back to Tom Millers article before the starting QB was selected and he said Romfo and Trey had 40% chance to win the staring QB spot and Jerry was at 20%. If Tom sees it and he has watch a lot more practice than any of us, maybe Jerry is not ready yet. If Trey would have stuck around maybe he would have gotten a chance. Another thing we will never know.

This is a great addition to our community. Sounds like the HS State Softball tournament will be hosted there next spring. It won't hardly cost the State anything as the Albrecht's wanted to make sure this would benefit both the university and the youth. I was told what the state had to pay NDSU in 2023 to host the State Tournament at their facility. It was ridiculous and should never be hosted there again.

Offense and defense did wonderful job of feeding off each other. Love how after we scored the defense forced a 3 and out and after the forced 3 and out the offense held onto the ball and kept the MT offense rusty on the sideline. It was a thing of beauty. Best offense is a strong defense and best defense is a sting offense.

If Jerry and Trey could run as well as Romfo, the coaches would have had designated plays for them last year.

Romfo seems to buy time with his legs until Bo was able to get open and find him for the 1st down a few times. I question whether Jerry would be able to do that. Romfo was also able to scramble for some nice runs. I like that we played an FBS team right before Montana. Everything should slow down for Romfo vs Montana. Hoping to see him run the offense much better in front of a friendly crowd the next 4 week and go to Fargo feeling much more comfortable running the offence.

With a TD or FG you need the defense to make a stop or 2

FG makes it 2 score game. FG was right call on 4th and 15. If only we had FG kicker

I'm not sure how you figured he was lying. All he said was he enjoyed working with Fruechte and learned a lot. That can still be true. He is just looking for somewhere else where he will get a chance to play.

That right. Still point is sooner both leagues get to an even amount of teams the better.

TBH is it best for both conferences for St Thomas to join the NCHC next year. With Augustina joining the CCHA and Arizona st joining the NCHC in 2025-26 it leaves both conferences with an odd number. Get St Thomas into the NCHC and both conferences should be happy. I see it more as letting St Thomas out of their last year as it is mutually beneficial

So 1 more road series and 1 more home series. Doesn't sound like a big deal.

I just don't think UST is going to be the great. Stepping into a premium conference while trying to build a program is going to be very tough. Besides Alumni i don't think you are going to get much support from the community. It is a U of M market and they will be little brother to them. They will be the new Miami and will not add anything when it comes to SOS. Also too many teams into conference. Hate the unbalanced schedule. After adding ASU it forced them to add a 10th team. Doubt UST would be in if not for ASU being added. I have always liked the 6 team conference, thought 8 was too many. Now 10 is way too many.

There was no Western Michigan or St Cloud originally. On July 9, 2011, the athletic directors of the six founding schools, Colorado College, the University of Denver, Miami University, the University of Minnesota Duluth, the University of Nebraska Omaha, and the University of North Dakota, confirmed these reports by announcing the conference officially and giving the date for a press conference for further information on July 13, 2011.[3]

I would have stuck with the original 6. It would have allowed for all teams to play each other 4 times and more opportunities for N/C games.

I think UST in the NCHC will be regretted by both the School and the Conference.

Yes, Playoffs are a problem. After I posted I thought about going back and editing, but didn't. Overall his record against good teams at home is pretty good. Road record regardless of quality of opponent is poor.

Disagree with this one. UND under Bubba is different at home. See Spring of 2021 vs the Jacks, 2023 vs NDSU and the toss up game vs NDSU in Fall on 2021. As will as many others over the years. Only 2 game with no chance of victory are at NDSU and at Iowa St.

I don't know how you build a program having the Transfer Portal. UND Football and MBB feels like a Minor League Program. Only chance at success is if you catch lightening in a bottle and everyone overachieves in the same year and choose to "run it back" as the kids say. Otherwise the kids that are developing and getting success are leaving for greener pastures.

No Idea. All I know is he had a knack for flipping the switch in the 2nd half.

They have been locked into the tournament for a while now. Fridays lost cost the team a chance at the nchc tournament championship. It absolutely mattered. If Friday didn’t matter neither than the last month and a half.

Bring this guy back to give them the look before Regional games, than bring Berry back for the Frozen Four.

I wish UND would bid to host at the Ralph every year. Stop the biding to host at Scheels and in Sioux Falls. Feeling like they are letting the NCAA off the hook, by bidding for neutral sites. UND and only a few others are the only ones place bids. If no one placed neutral site bids they would have to allow hosting at home arenas. Besides we have not had much luck when hosting in Sioux falls or Scheels.