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Those that played see things differently than guys that didn't. It doesn't make them any better/worse fans, they just see things with the past experience of playing. I spoke with a former UND WR, played in the 00's. He said anytime you go back into the middle as a WR be prepared to take a shot. He said he cringed on 2 plays with Clive, both were times when he caught the ball and cut back into the middle. The 1st time he came up holding his hip, the 2nd time was the unfortunate leg injury. Gotta give Clive credit for playing fearless but not sure what's best for the team in these situations. He was a valuable deep threat for 3 quarters out of a 44 quarter regular season.

Maybe for you......I gotta pack my rain gear, now!!

Safeties make the call, a corners technique, disguise, positioning depends on the player and his experience, what the staff allows him to do, and the player across from him. It's not as simple as it appears. Your point I think is if we are going to line up 8-10 yards off whether in man or zone Bowling Green will eat us alive. I think that's an accurate statement.

The Jacks put up 41 on TCU. We put up 7 on SBU. Obviously SBU has a better front 7.....ugh!!!

I love the bail technique, when it's played a yard off and looks like man press. I think our corners need to disguise their coverages more.

Perhaps, I only saw it once live but watching it and seeing it I could see he was about to get crushed by not going down and his momentum was stopped. What are defenses coached to do, gang tackle, punish, strip the ball. When you see a guy, momentum stopped, their d-backs were licking their chops!! Even if he didn't get hurt, but took a shot, I am just guessing Fruend would of told him, know when enough is enough, know the down and distance, don't expose yourself and get yourself killed. Clive isn't exactly setting any weight lifting records, for his size, that was reckless. 'A' for effort. Wish him the best, very unfortunate.

On the game in general, everyone has touched on the major points. When I am at Heaven's gate I am going to punch the 1st Football God I see right in the face!!

This is the concept, and you'll see guys in the NFL do this, protect the ball and yourself when you've made the necessary yardage. You see guys in the NFL do this because they were savvy enough to know when the play is done. Clive would be way more valuable to us securing the 1st down and not gaining an extra foot and getting crushed. For every guy in the NFL their are 2-3 that were just as good, but didn't survive due to injury. So call the real talented players that know when enough is enough 'pussies', Chis Carter for the Vikes is a good example, or call them whatever you want. But CC is in the HOF I believe in part because he avoided taking big shots from defenders.

Oliveira, 1 yard plunge.

Not worried about Cox, I think he's going to put it all together this year at RT. AJ at LT should be improved from a good season last year, and Coe is a better player than Boes at Center. The guards are in a battle with 3-4 guys, the best players will rise to the challenge but not likely be as good as last year. So at o-line from last year to this year I see 2 improvements, 2 positions a little worse off, and a push. Put in experience at the TE position and Norberg at FB, and the whole blocking scheme with more experience than last year I think we'll be fine....... Stony Brook will be a good measuring stick for sure. They are self proclaimed 'quick on D'.....maybe our size and push can find us some running lanes. Knauf is a great guy and coach. I spoke with a former lineman this month, only 1 year with Knauf but he wished he had more with him.

Plus, teams that suck don't know they suck yet. Everyone is on pace for a perfect season prior to game #1. In this game, both teams have a shot at conference titles and glory, will be a hard fought game.

Should be a name change down south, The Leprechaun's would be fitting....

Daluca out with ice on shoulder, shoulder pads off, that explains the long TD run. That doesn't happen with him in the game.

I turned down 2 different free tickets.....didn't think the Bucs would hang in this one at all.

If football doesn't work out for the Turd's left tackle bull fighting is an option, ole'!!

Conner Wentz diving at legs again. No surprise there-

Sweet!! I will be there, too.

I wonder if I should reiterate their zero road play off wins in each FCS Championship season, nah, why bring out the trolls.........

I am on board with you! Thanks for the added comment.

Not meant to be combative, but Heidlbaugh, Bolinski, or Prater could all be the one to fill the gap, or Boltman might not need a gap filler, or it could be another QB down the road and not Boltman. Some posts seem dismissive of guys that haven't even had a chance, yet. Prater is at his 3rd school in as many years.....for good reasons but maybe there is a good reason down the road to move on from UND, too. Let's not anoint the guy because he's a father, husband, and a great American for his service to our country. He'll have to earn his respect with the team just like everyone else.

How about a good hawk call, like a duck call, only a hawk. About 5 thousand of those blowing might do the trick- I suppose the NCAA has something against device noise??

Long live Cerrintino!! Top 5 WR all time.

Ray Bolden and Whiz Khalifa

You just left no doubt!!

My question posted as you were giving your overview. Thanks!! There are 2 people we want to make uncomfortable during the game. That is the QB, and the QB's mother. -Bubba Schweighert