Mama Sue

Mpls morning paper has a big article about how NDSU recruits in MN. The head coach and 10 of his staff came last year for a 2 day stay and visited 60 to 70% of the high schools in MN (seriously?). The head coach describes the continual flow of MN talent as “critical.” “They were viewed as borderline recruits but developed into over achievers - and NFL prospects in some cases - under terrific coaching.”Between the 2 teams there will be 45 players with ties to MN. Humility at JuiceU seems to be in short supply.

What is the difference? A total commitment from UND admin and athletics dept. Bubba can not do it alone…media hype, sponsorship, hyped up social media posts, players being involved in the community during the off season (lawn work for little old ladies and picking up garbage downtown all in UND t-shirts), asking members of he community and donors to be included in social media posts….seriously. One of the MOST impressive FB posts is a college which had 4 to 6 year old girls in cheerleading dresses interviewing players…. Just sitting in chairs in the IPF… “Why are you missing your front teeth?” “What do you do to make your butts look square (giggle)?” They even did the pre-season line up with a little help (the team and dates were printed on the posts). There was a “Walk-a-Block” series walking in the community and interviewing players. These are even played on the big screen scoreboard at games. We need more, much more, positive, creative media and we should not depend on the GF Herald to do all our media….and I really love the GFH. There must be a media grad student to work on this. Every sponsor and donor should have an opportunity to say why UND football is important to them. When I go to home games I see that…2 and 3 generations of fans…all in UND apparel. Get someone to help Bubba with an image promotion….great for NIL too. This is a whole change in the culture of UND football…someone needs to step up.

It could be worse than that…I am a nurse you know…my mind wanders about these topics

Glad there is no other obvious anatomy to critique

Willie and Waylon could have made a fortune off that

Well the TE seemed to maybe dominate the Viking’s game today…..

Girlfriend?

Mpls. morning reports these commits: Sawyer Seidel,, Hill-Murray, RB Matthew Shoenecker, New Prague, OL Brad Mohegan, Farmington, DL Jacob Lopau, Roccori, OT Issac Folland, Kirstin County Central,OL/DL

Looking for a great day with many posts!

Maybe clone Jim Kleinsausser too

I may have to order one. Never thought of that!

Listening on the radio… the Bison announcers were totally shocked the first quarter. ”We’ll get them after the next time”…after 2nd TD THE BEST: “The Bison aren’t built to come back. We just aren’t.” some of their comments were…not so good

Ira, you are a very wise man! Yes, both sides are creating a show. Yes, money will be wasted and there will be a very questionable public benefit.

Actually, IMHO any unit of government spending public money seems to ignore public sentiment….spoken from a MN viewpoint with now almost $18 BILLION of excess tax money, currently undecided.

So I got an annual letter from the alumni assn. for donations. There was an option for some football fund I have not heard of and no expksination what the fund is used for. I am GLAD that football made the letter but there needs to be a coordinated effort. Is someone working on this? Just wondering.

Not sure this belongs on this feed but reading over my annual foundation letter “Football Priority Needs Fund (69140)” is listed with “UND’s President’s Excellence Fund”and “Other” as options. The President’s Fund is explained but not the football one. I see other options here. Could someone explain these funds and their purpose? Thanks, Mama

I see some colleges include a “promised” amount from NIL in their press releases when announcing commits…. Great idea IMHO Lets people were here their donations are going. By the way, Big 5 schools have 6 digit figures

I totally agree…some college towns have formed (?non-profits) to accept donations for NIL. They have been very successful….even accept donations at home games.

Great comparison! Actually be glad it works…you don’t want the alternative. If they even teach new nurses enemas anymore.

West of Willmar….close to SD border

My first thought was arrogant jerk. My second was, what player would give his all to excel after a statement like that. WOW. How much money do you think he is making??? Hardly words to motivate players.

Portal opens today, right? Hopefully it is a busy day for staff!

Guys…it is all about money…. scholarships=salaries=media=facilities=now NIL! Nothing more to say….

I was walking on a treadmill yesterday and listening…so, when there was that questionable call in the first half, why did Bubba not request a review or call a time out? I just don’t understand. The radio announcers (love them) we’re clear it should have been reviewed. I am not criticizing but questioning.