Dustin

Probably repeating what dozens of others have said, but I didn't have the heart to read through all of the football related posts over the last couple days. I think our offense is actually pretty decent, just need to utilize it properly. We've got a smart and effective quarterback along with some talented receivers. Studs has typically played well when there's been a sense of urgency. At 1-3, this season is at a great sense of urgency. Let's get the passing game going, and let it open up the run. Defensively, we're tired and broken. If the defense could have stopped any of those third down plays, and given the ball back to the offense, it's a competitive game. It appears we're going to have to win games with our offense, and hope our defense can get more stops than the opponent's defense.

My confidence level needs a big shot in the arm until I am able to predict a win. I am predicting a VERY tight game that will come down the victorious team winning by 7 or less.

Changing that hopefully started in the locker room immediately after the game, so that they're ready to show they've made changes on Saturday against Montana State.

Yes, that must be the year I am thinking of. I was only 13 in '95, so my memory is a little fuzzy on exact details.

I remember one year in the '90s when UND went down to Brookings and was embarrassed by SDSU, something like 35-0. The next week, they beat the Bison in Grand Forks, and I remember my dad saying that the loss to the Jacks was the best thing that could have happened to them. This is the hope I'm clinging to right now.

mmm....I thought we were better than this.

Supposed to have live stats, but I'm not getting that. Perhaps the start of the match is delayed?

I don't know - that 3rd down play looks like he broke the plane. good thing no replays back then!

I said UND by 10 in the other thread, so I'll go with 27-17.

Yes.

I think UND gets 'em by 10.

This is just my recollection, so actual play by play may differ from my memory. It seems that when the run game wasn't working right away, he went to the passing game, which is what most people wanted to see him do against Utah. since studsrud and his receivers were able to make several plays, the passing game opened up the running game for later when Santiago and Johanneson and Oliveira were able to shine. The only other thing that I was hoping for was a nifty first play from scrimmage to really get the crowd excited.

Pretty much every one had the offensive score in the ball park. No one had the shut out, though.

25-19 set 3 for the sweep. Got some underclassmen in, so there were a few hiccups there. Probably lost 4 points due to that. But they need the playing time.

Much easier second set win 25-13. Only one girl on SDSU has had any dominating spikes.

25-22 first set win. While I never thought the set was in doubt, SDSU made some nice adjustments. I think we clean house the rest of the way.

Disappointing crowd considering there's a home football game today. I wonder if these 11 am Saturday start times will affect attendance throughout the season.

Set 2 to us 25-19.

First set to UND against ASU. 25-18

While that would be great, I get an uneasy feeling every time I go to a volleyball game and walk by his Ford Bronco that still has Texas plates.

That's true. It didn't require a whole lot of action on the part of the crowd.

I've been a season ticket holder for volleyball for 5-6 years, and attended several games in the Hardee years as well. The crowd was actually pretty docile given its size. It kind of felt like the first year at the Ralph - people were there just to be there (albeit with many good reasons), and weren't necessarily in tune with what was going on. I've seen a normal size VB crowd (~1,100) provide more clapping, cheering, etc. With all that being said, it would be good to get some more fans to come back often and get them literate on volleyball. This was the perfect opportunity to get them interested, and the team capitalized on it.

Absolutely. Two setters in 7 seasons is rare. That would like having two starting QBs in 7 seasons. It takes out a huge X-factor when you know what you're getting from your setter.

Still a little off on her timing it seems, but she's better than last year, and she could be a force when it all comes together.

Wow, what a lengthy article!