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It would have been interesting to see what he could have done as a more featured back. Not saying that he should have been ahead of any of the other guys but just too bad on the timing with being at UND the same time as the other guys we have now. Would seem strange to have him at LB, but if he can see the field more he may enjoy that. I think it will be interesting to see how that big/tall TE does, he is pretty athletic. Maybe he could become our version of Dallas Goedert? That would require throwing to a TE more than 15 times a season though.

Man gets me excited for football already listening to this.

Totally agree, 6-5 next year by NO means will be considered a success. It would be considered a big disappointment but Bubba probably doesn't lose his job, IMO. But really it would depend on how those wins and losses happened. If we get completely blown out in four FCS games and don't even look competitive, then maybe he does and probably should. And yes, we need a playoff win very soon.

ILB will be WAY better this year. We should actually have at least 4 guys that have the size needed to play at that position. Last year most of the year we were playing with undersized guys that were young and inexperienced. Even if both starters went down at ILB this year we would still be much better than last year. If we go 4-7 Bubba's seat is not only hot...it's on fire. Anything less than a winning record will be considered a failure. We may start the year 1-2 and be behind the 8 ball right away but our defense should be much improved. Our offense, we will see....as usual it will depend on the line but at least those young guys got some experience last year. Hopefully a better deep passer along with some of the younger speed guys will help our offense click much better. We should be in and have a chance to win every game this year, except for the Washington game (well hopefully we are in the game). Whether or not we can control the clock make those key 3-4 plays each game that are needed remains to be seen, but the potential is there. We will be back to being under the radar again this year, so hopefully we can surprise some teams, particularly Sam Houston right out of the gate.

Heidelbaugh was sold as the real deal early on? I guess I missed that.

Studs was really the #3 QB that year, but they listed him as 4th. Can't remember his name, but whomever was 3rd wasn't a legit DI QB and was just a warm body QB on the roster because when push came to shove and the first two got hurt, they skipped him and went to Studs. I guess it's ok to have a warm body QB on the roster as long as they aren't taking a scholarship because they can run the scout team. Kind of have mixed feelings on that though, why have a guy at a position that isn't really ever capable of playing. Sometimes I guess you never know with those PWO QB's, maybe you get lucky sometimes and get one who is good enough to play. Would Bolinske have been able to play a couple of games if we ever needed him to after he had a couple years in the system? I guess I've never paid close enough attention in the past if any PWO QB's really ever ended up playing at that position and contributed.

I was going to put a disclaimer saying I haven't gone back and looked at who all of our RB's were over the past 10 years, figured I'd probably be forgetting somebody. Just seems like it has been a while since we've had some really good RB's....and now we've got 4, which is nice. Hopefully the kid from Moorhead will be a stud.

Very true, RB should be at the top of the list for next year too.

Well, we do have 4 very capable starters on the team right now, so I think they've done a good job at getting quality RB's. Any of the 4 we have now are probably better than any other UND RB in the past 10 years. I agree it would be good to try and get a scholly QB every year, however getting somebody just to get somebody isn't that good of an idea either IMO if they won't have a legitimate chance of contributing at that position . Next year though, QB has to be a top priority.

I think I saw an article a little while back that I think was posted on the FCS Fans Facebook page.......or some listing of ranking the 2018 class.....and UND was 18th or something. Did anybody else see that or know where that list is?

I think the early signing day can be a good thing for UND. However it makes for a less fun and exciting January that is for sure. A lot less stress for the coaches though, not having to worry about a commit flipping in January. Looks like some good recruits in the 8 that are supposed to sign. Hopefully that tall athletic TE will end up getting put to good use!

Who are we projecting as the two starting safeties this year?

It's a late September game this year....best time of the year for some outdoor football. Looks like you guys had a good time!

Good point. It will be interesting to see if the offense takes a step forward next year with hopefully a more natural passer who doesn't lock in on his first target right away.

If you guys go again....I will likely go for sure......was a good time in Utah! I'm going to go to the NAU game in Flagstaff. Maybe I should go to game at UNC instead of Washington game.....certainly a more winnable game at UNC. Both would be fun though.

Anybody planning on going to the game in Washington? I'm considering it.

Now that right there.....is a good question!

Yep, we have to shift three different times before snapping the ball and running Santiago up the gut.

Yep. I'd say there is almost no way he gets drafted, hasn't been able to make it through a full college season without getting injured, I don't see how he'd make it through an NFL season. Then getting injured for this game......probably the nail in the coffin on getting drafted. Hopefully he will still get an invite from a team after the draft, would be nice to see him make a team. Would at least like to see him get a legit chance. Some guys just seem to have that injury bug, and unfortunately for Cole he is one of them. He has been fun to watch the last couple of years. Wishing him the best of luck!

Me too.

Reading that article......I dunno...my gut says we are in for another year of having an average OL. Disappointing.

Opposing defenses also need to fear the deep ball more too. Z really dropped in a few long ball dimes, if whomever is the starter next year can do that a few times and make teams a little more worried about getting beat deep that will help a lot too. The young burners and whomever starts at QB need to start making some big plays next year.

We need a play off run....lots of them, to me that is more important. EWU I don't think has great facilities.....look at some of the recruits they get. Kids go there because they know they are usually really good....particularly if you are a QB or a WR. Phase 2 will certainly help, but that isn't happening next year. We need to win...... next year......to turn the perception of our program around. That is the quickest way to turn things around. Our coaches need to out coach the other coaches, and the players need to out play sometimes superior players. Not sure Rudy is able to out coach anybody, but if we get an OL maybe he can do something.

And three years is a long time before we are in the MVFC. Your damn straight I expect us to go 6-2 or better in the conference. If our goal for the year is to go 5-3 in conference....F that. If we have a legit OL by then we will be able to compete just fine in the MVFC. We also just saw what a top MVFC team did against JMU.....compared to what Weber St. did against them.

Can somebody post what UND360 Tweeted.....I don't have Twitter nor do I want to. Losing Okpoko really sucks, I think if we landed him that may have made people feel better overall about the class. As for the less hype this year I think it is because of the early signing period and time of the year. I was so busy today I kind of forgot what day it was and didn't even check in until now. I haven't seen the film on Maag so not sure if he is a stud or not. Would be nice to get a stud at WR....as in the type of guy that Montana or EWU would have recruited. However NDSU has shown you can still be successful without elite WR's. Hoping Rain and these new hogs will help us plow the way when we get into the MVFC.