I think the Ruth's Chris comment was meant to reflect on the Williston boom itself. Realty is 3 retail develops are in the process of development. The next couple of years wild be interesting. after retail development the manufacturing will increase. population will follow.
I may have green colored glasses. I agree Wyoming and NDSU will in all likelihood be losses. Also Montana. Cal Poly is going to get beat up early by a few teams and If the injury bug doesn't kill us. Our defense should be quite strong at the end of the season. I don't believe we will lose at home this season. Offense will be much improved. Call me optimistic, I believe we have a chance at the conference title with the schedule of the league.
I am going to take a stab at the top six placements in the Big Sky for this season.
1) Montana 9-2
2) EWU 8-3
3) UND 8-3
4) MSU 8-3
5) Cal Poly 7-4
6) NAZ 7-4
I think Montana, EWU and UND tie for conference title with one loss each.
I remember watch a couple games last year when injuries were taking a toll. Woodsmall was out and the front 7 were tired and the 2 deep was thin. trying to get the guys a rest was not easy. this year more depth, strength and size will be better. I believe the offense will have much better the TOP. I enjoyed hearing on your feet it is 3 and long. I believe we will hear this quite often the year and more interceptions and pass breakups.
Our defense should be improved from last year.
Last year the rush defense was ranked 5th in the nation. 102 yds/game.
Total defense was ranked 37th and about 350+ yards/game.
Our pass defense gave up a lot. 250+ per game and ranked 99th.
the question Do you think our rush defense will be in the top 5 again this year?
Will the total defense be in the top 15 of the nation?
I would like to hear your thoughts.