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Momma never watched Chavon Mackey play CB at UND the past three years. She wouldn't be mad, just disappointed.

After I think of enough positive things to say..... still need to cool off about how they played most of the time. Maybe I'll have enough time tonight.

ISU just blocked a PAT in OT to win

Yea he had family members play against und.

If it's blocked you can try ninjaproxy

Big old green fighting Sioux flag in Atlanta on college game day today. Flagship?

I think Mollberg would pass for more TDs and yards than Bradley did if he didn't have an offensive line. Probably the worst QB I've ever seen at UND.

Just like the Giants when they run the ball and their pass rush is rolling they're unbeatable.

Mike Edwards will be a force at DT. I thought he was by far the best one on the team that I saw in fall camp. Ryan Cain seems poised to take over a safety spot. Labat from what I hear is going to be a beast but who knows if he'll beat out the older lbs. Obviously Mollberg is the golden boy buy Bartels isn't much of a brides made. I think that will be a fierce competition by two very promising young qbs. Perhaps Taj Rich can be a play maker at olb since the guys this year did nothing. Carrothers from what I hear doesn't look like a fr and should contribute. Also there will be a new punter next year by default. Tons of talent in that class but they need to make something of it and right the ship

He's certainly got the size and mean streak. I feel like UND should get him to play either football or hockey. He would have great size for an inside LB for football.

What are the things that need to be fixed for 2013? What positions need to be recruited and developed the most? What players do you expect to be a factor next year that weren't this year?

Hendrickson wasn't the only one, Belloti Bellmore and Hawkins also played with an edge and were clearly leaders. I think the defense would've had a better attitude and performed better had Goodman been healthy this year. He was the one guy that looked like he was giving everything he had on every play. Next year I hope he stays healthy and some young guys (Edwards Cain etc.) step up and start and play with similar passion.

He was a beast. Had maturity issues until he became a father. After that he was on his way to the Hall of Fame before those morons murdered him in his home. We get one guy like that on D and all of a sudden every one of the players on defense has more of an edge and start playing faster and harder.

I think that Labat is going to be the man. He just has that look. He and Mollberg both have it.

We need some guys on D to play like this guy I know we won't get any athletes of his caliber but we need guys with his type of passion. Today is the 5th year anniversary of Sean Taylor's murder. He is my favorite defensive player ever and was gone far too soon, taken in the prime of his life.

As a counter counter point SDSU thought they were playing NDSU and prepared for a run heavy team that can't pass.

LB This group was very young last year after graduating three very good tough LBs from the previous year. This is a talented group that has good athletes. The problem is that they turned in the worst season by a LB corpse that I've ever seen in my life. They couldn't tackle anything this year. They weren't tough enough and they didn't play fast enough. When a RB was bottled up in the backfield they would wiff or try to tackle too high or not wrap up and what should have been a 7 yard loss turns into a 25 yard back breaking gain. As maligned as the secondary has been for the past few years this group has more to prove than they do. With the tradition of excellence at LB and UND these players were as big of a failure as any position group on the team. If this group does not man up and improve by leaps and bounds next season the defense will be almost as bad as this years was. Key Losses: Dignity and pride. Key Returners: Everyone...... Dominique Bennett (Sr. 6-1 234lbs) moves like a safety. He was a player that was supposed to be a star this year. He disappointed to say the least. Other than his strip sack against SUU he didn't stand out much this year which is a problem for a guy that's supposed to be a playmaking linebacker. He needs to find some heart and maybe step up and be a leader next year. He also needs to get much stronger this winter. Cordero Finley (Sr. 6-1 225lbs) has had a pretty underwhelming career. He has alot of physical tools and could be a very good LB, he just doens't make enough plays. He needs to get much stronger this winter and learn how to be a playmaker. Derrick Goard (Sr. 6-1 235lbs) can bring the wood. He was the lone LB this year that routinely put big hits on opponents. Unfortunately the dude is fat, his belly hangs over his belt like a NT. He needs to get into shape this winter and get faster. If his work ethic and dedication were what they are supposed to be he would not be fat. He needs to dedicate himself this time around. He could be a nice LB if he gets it together for next season. Garrison Goodman (Sr. 6-2 213 lbs) was the only LB who seemed to play with passion every snap. He needs to be 'the man' on this defense and turn into a vocal leader. He needs to get stronger and bigger this winter to compliment his passion and nose for the football. Hopefully he can blossom into a Dan Hendrickson type of player. He needs to take on a leadership role in the locker room this winter and get his teammates to play with his level of passion. Myles Jablonski (Jr. 6-2 223 lbs) has the perfect name for a linebacker. Now he needs to look and play like he has a linebackers name. Although he is young he has made some big plays in a reserve role and has noticeable talent. His body does not look like he dedicates himself in the offseason. He needs to bulk up big time and become the player he can be. He has demonstrated a nose for the QB when he is in and needs to become a valuable member of a resurgent UND defense. Ben Peters (Jr 6-2 243 lbs) is built like a fire hydrant. Unfortunately he moves like one. Wether it is being slow or playing slow he needs to be faster. A guy of his build needs to be a dead end to RBs. This was his first year with considerable playing time and it showed. He needs to be more consistent and be a run stopper. This winter he needs to get leaner and quicker. He is plenty big and squats the house, now he needs to hit like it. Will Ratelle (So 5-11 232 lbs) is a very promising young LB. He looked like a FR this year. He has great physical tools with his speed and thumping hitting ability. He needs to get comfortable in the scheme and slow the game down. Next year I expect him to make the impact that I thought he would make this year. He needs to continue to develop and be a stud in the future. JD Allen (Fr 6-1 193 lbs) is a very interesting prospect at LB. He is very skinny still at not even 200 lbs but his production in high school speaks for itself. He needs to gain alot of quality weight this winter and earn a spot on special teams to contribute next year. It will be very interesting to see how good he is once he develops a college LB body. Once he's up around 220 lbs we will see what kind of player he is. Brian Labat (Fr 6-2 205 lbs)is the other guy from Detroit Lakes. I have heard nothing but great things about this young LB. He is listed as 6-2 205 but looks every bit 6-3 and has defiantly put on some serious weight this year. He is big dude already and just looks like a LB. Look for him to be a big time player sooner than later. He needs to get quicker and stronger this winter and continue to develop into a monster. In a class that has alot of good LBs I would not be the least bit surprised to see him develop into the best of the bunch. Taj Rich (Fr 6-2 215 lbs) was a highly recruited player coming out of high school. He isn't built like many freshman. He already has a strong base that looks like a veteran. He needs to develop his upper body this winter and become another great OLB in UND history. He's a young man with loads of potential. It's up to him to become a great player. Jared Tuilagi (Fr 6-2 220 lbs) looks the part. He is a big young man already but looks to have the frame to easily play at 250 lbs and not be slowed down. He has immense potential to become a first off the bus kind of guy. Like most freshman he needs to hit the weights hard this winter and develop his potential. Next season rides on these guys to improve a great deal. NextDBs

I don't think many of our coaches have a resume deserving much higher salaries to be honest.

Did UND pay coaches some of the highest salaries back in the D2 days?

Damn it..... He's good be a good one.

The question was who has the ability to do it not who will next year.

Kleason Anderson McGill Edwards Darryl Brown Goodman Sparks Mollberg and whoever starts at zeke lb.

Conference teams are just the top teams in the conference slapping eachother on the backs. It has more to do with reputation (Montana) than production and skill.

From my understanding it was maturity maturity maturity and maturity. Mussman was singing Marcus' praises this year and how much he had matured from his first day on campus. Maybe he was just a little too young dumb and full of............... pride?

Fixed your post