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I think SDSU's defense will create problems for UND. The way Rocky runs the 3-3-5, can be very hard on QBs that aren't real experienced. The Aztecs send a bunch of players on pass plays. The QB will only have a couple of seconds, if that, to get the ball off. A real big offensive line is great against big strong defensive linemen, but can be a problem against smaller, quicker, blitzing LB, and CB.

Any running game better be between the tackles because the Aztecs speed on defense gets a lot of players to the edge.

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This is not the UND defense that any of us remember. When they lose but play a respectable game, everyone needs to remember the sky isn't falling. There's an entire conference schedule to go through.

If they lose and look a kinda bad, everyone needs to remember the sky isn't falling. There's an entire conference schedule to go through.

Cal Poly lost 49-21 last year and still had a pretty good year.

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A wise coach once told me 'they can't run fast lying on their back' hopefully he's 'soft'

That is a good plan. You should go with that

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Is he very fast?

His size speed ratio is very good. Those that can handle his physicality tend to not be able to stay with him and those that can stay with him...

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It doesn't look like UND is flying under SDSU's radar.

I do like the height advantage that UND's receivers have over the SDSU DBs.

That first game last year he refered to was Cal Poly. We beat them 49-21.

North Dakota later hosted Cal Poly. So you may know a little about them.

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Don't you guys have a very good pass catching TE?

First team MWC Tight Ends tend to be what you said. He is. He is projected to be playing on Sunday soon.

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Have you ever had to deal with the name "Aztecs" being considered hostile and abusive to native americans?

There was talk a while back but our name was deemed OK for some reason. I don't know of any current pressure to change.

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What to expect from Aztecs offense:

The Aztecs play a pro-set with two backs (one mostly a blocking back), a tight end, and two wide receivers. Their main attack is a power running game. Against Washington they rushed for 222 yards on 36 attempts (6.2 Y/A). Against Army 239 on 40 attempts (6.0 Y/A). The Aztecs will run inside until the defense compresses sufficiently and then break one outside. The offense will, hopefully, demand single coverage on their WR because of run help and then hope to take advantage of play action passes either deep with tight coverage or quick hitters relying on YAC against loose coverage. The Aztecs have the MWC first team Tight End. He is a good target over the middle but can also go on deeper routes over the middle or outside.

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What to expect from Aztecs defense:

The Aztecs play a 3-3-5 defense. They cover wide receivers man on man with some pretty good DBs. Your top WR will go against the MWC defensive preseason player of the year, Leon McFadden.

The Aztecs defense is built on speed, not size. When passing expect the 3 lineman and at least 1 and up to 3 additional players coming from all angles. Rocky Long, our head coach, calls it a high risk, high reward defense.

Washington got zero points from their offense after their first two drives and Army only scored one TD (well after the game was decided). It is a very good defense.