FightingSuhaki

You guys are nuts. Nelson would WALK into the starting job here. Having had success against B1g schools and other FBS programs vs. the FCS schools we face? Come on now, don't be ridiculous.

All I could find was a 16 year old WR named Will Lyons out of Arizona. lol

True. But Jaques Perra is a near 4.0 student and has a VERY high completion percentage with the arm to take the top off the defense. In a Star Tribune interview, Connor Wilkie said he's the only QB they've ever allowed to audible at the line into different plays/formations. I'd say those two have it down between the ears. So why not take the size too? The bottom line for me is that I disagree with using the QB as a 2nd running back. One of the reasons Phillip Nelson just left the UofM. Too many big hit in an offense that wouldn't allow him to throw much.

From what we're hearing in the cities-- it sounds like he doesn't want to take the physical abuse of Limegrover's offense. I'd love to see him in green.

I have always been a believer in recruiting locally first. But I'm a ND transplant and can say that the talent level here in MN at the average high school is much higher than in ND. I've been able to see a lot of the high profile seniors play this year and it's a little upsetting that we haven't done more with this class. If you look online, this 2014 class is loaded with FBS and FCS offers. Many of whom UND didn't offer (not saying they're missing out but when everyone else offers, we probably should too.) Now..... as far as the QB spot goes, Connor Wilkie and Jaques Perra are the top two QBs in Minnesota. (Neither of which UND offered) Not sure if we offered either PWOs but Perra has a PWO from the Gophers and a scholarship offer from USD. So if you want to go the route of "No one else has offered so why should we?" you must also understand that there are many kids across the river we're not taking in. Highlight film aside, both of these guys could play at UND and having seen Keaton play this past September, I don't think he is the top recruit at his position in MN. He runs better than the other two, but he lacks their arm strength. Depends on what type of offense Bubba wants I suppose.

Seriously? What a steal for coach Sauter. Terrible decision on our part not to offer. He will probably be a 4 year starter in that offense.

Was Bubba with Wilkie today?

I'll be at the hockey game Saturday night. I'll get on sioux sports if I see this recruit there. I always see football staff toting the recruits around the Ralph

I couldn't imagine a player committing to a school who has had a declining program and no coaching staff to recruit them as of late.

I hope so. This is the first big weekend for officials and we have 0 recruits on campus. Same with next weekend if we don't have a staff.

One guy vs. hundreds of players?

Heard that too. I am still hoping for Johnny Football. I wouldn't mind Teddy Bridgewater. But as long as Ponder isn't starting next year, I'll be happy.

The bottom line, is that we need a new HC immediately. We can't let the relationships we've established with these recruits go cold. Nor can we risk losing other potential recruits due to no contact AT ALL.

I wouldn't mind 2 either. One scholarship and one PWO. We definitely need help in the trenches. Wouldn't mind a couple JUCO DBs

I hate to admit, but you're right. They're division record wouldn't suck as much either. I've never seen the loss of one player impact a team so much as Rodgers.

I feel bad for anyone losing their job, but they will all find positions elsewhere. I think Kotelnicki should get a job on the new staff as well. Great recruiter and bleeds green. However, let us not forget how far back we were taken by this staff. UND deserved better. I'm hopeful for the future.

Blah Blah Blah NDSU doesn't recruit. That's BS. Even Alabama recruits. So let's squash that. As far as our recruiting goes, we need a new staff asap. Official visits are starting soon and many schools are already scheduling them for their top recruits.

Bohl isn't leaving. Brooks isn't coming. Glenn doesn't want this job. Stop......just stop with these ridiculous ideas.

Agreed. Impossible to say if the class is a bust at this point. Come back and in mid-January with that take. Depending on who, and how fast the new coach is hired it may even boost recruitment.

They still only have 4 years of playing eligibility if they redshirted. And that means going to another school for 4 more years. Tough to do, but possible.

I doubt it. If so, they would have to transfer d2 or d3, otherwise they have to give up a year. It's not as if this coaching staff was something to be coveted. They set the program back so far and dug a hole for future players and coaches. Maybe a few players have emotional ties to the coaching staff, but it seems far fetched that many if any would transfer. I also heard some coaches may reapply for their jobs as assistance with the new coach.

Kid is a stud. Buddy from Mandan told me about him this Fall. Glad he is staying in state.

I think current recruits have written off UND into a holding pattern as it is currently....60 offers and 1 commit. lol

I think Studsrud is the best athlete of the 3 QBs. Perra and Wilkie are fairly similar. I get why people really like Wilkie on here though (6'5" 200+, good arm, probably has good QB intelligence with his OC as his dad who is ALSO an alum.) But Perra has a 3.8 GPA, proven winner too, and though not as tall, has a pretty solid arm as well. Depending on the offense the new HC and staff bring in, we'll know know on which of these 3 MN guys would fit best in their system.

lol Yes. Him too. How could I forget?