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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

What are your thoughts on your QB and offensive game plan? Game prediction please-

Their D-Coordinator said they had a player last year that could shut down an entire half of the field on the run game. They don't have him this year but he went on to say how fast his defense is. If we can get a push on our first series things will go well for us. Our pass game could be a threat this year too and we will get Santiago in space. Stonybrook ended last year with 3 wins, too, but pretty much the bottom of the barrel for competition. Howard sucks, Rhode Island sucks, and another pretty crappy team. They have a legit WR and they should test our secondary if they were smart. I don't think they'll run the ball on us. From 2 years ago we are much improved, and I think SB will be better, too, Expecting a good game but bottom line, we are too much for them to handle. 23-13 (more FG's than touchdowns)

Both early PWO commits are a little puzzling to me- logistically UND's makes a little more sense, but I put it in the 'soft verbal' catagory.

I don't blame you for not knowing-

I'm sure we made him commit in the coaches office, and if he left without committing the offer was gone....... How did that work out for you guys again?

Hopefully.... Even if Bolant isn't an every down corner, he is a little on the light side, maybe he is a specialty corner in a match-up pass coverage package as he runs really well. Game ball skills, TBD.