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Like the Gophers just did......those commie bastards!!

I wouldn't put too much into Simdorm playing at NDSU. It's his job, and moral responsibility, to guide young men and put them in a position to be successful. I don't see NDSU needing a QB, and you could make the argument that UND needs another this class cause we still have some uncertainties. (starter gets banged up, back-up situation is not ideal with one guy that doesn't fit the system and the other hasn't played a down) Feeney had no issues with the Lawrence kid going to UND.....he wishes NDSU was a little hotter on him, but when it came down to what was best for Lawrence, Feeney supported it and said good things about the staff under Bubba.

Looking at him to play DB, we need some packages with 3 corners in the game for certain teams and certain situations in games. Good to see us addressing the coverage need with Holm, Chinn, and now Hunt, to add to Harris, Sills, and Carter. I suppose if Holm, Chinn, or Hunt gets a little more weight on their bones Safety is also an option. I be surprised if the Holm kid redshirts, he looks ready to go, very good speed and ball skills.

No mentions of Chip Kelly........interesting-

We have: 2016 1. Studsrud - Jr. 2. Heidlebaugh - RFr. 3. Barltes - Sr. 4. Bolinske (to redshirt) 2017 1. Studsrud - Sr. (or transfer to Oregon, Ha ha) 2. Heidlebaugh - RSo. 3. Bolinske - RFr. 4. Scholarship QB Does a team usually have more than 3 eligible QB's and a redshirt at 1 time?? Seems to me this lays out pretty nice assuming Heidlebaugh is seen as starting material. If he isn't, we'll bring in another QB this year.

I like his hudl tape. Throws well, runs well, made plays on defense as a d-back, and has a year to redshirt for growth. I think things are clear on the type of kids we want at QB, gotta run well.

Two take always: Other than Wentz, which seems to be helping them build for the future, and they had a DB miss a few games early, but other than that it's amazing SU goes thru seasons with very minimal injuries. We had stretches with 7-8 starters out. It's nice to be healthy and when a team isn't, gotta have depth. Pass coverage, it's best to mug and hold every play, and eventually the refs let the plays go. Maybe our DBs need to take note of the physical play, especially on long plays. (Give up the 15, not the long completion). SU was called more than normal in this game but that's how they cover.

Who's your 4th safety? It's a big drop off after Reyes, but we have some time for development.

I guess Geier might have some flexibility coming in, could be a safety. Ryan and Canady, both are listed at safety for commits. I think an incoming freshman safety has a chance to play, here is why. Reyes - stud, but has been knicked up a bit Arnel - would of been a big year I think last year if his leg wasn't pointing in different directions after a cheap shot. Is still an unknown, especially after the injury. Could be #2 safety, but hard to rely on that right now. Palmborg- played over Flowers, and didn't play too bad considering he was on scout team most of the year. He could be key as #2 or 3 safety and maybe nickel....... Flowers- time to step up and play.......need some sign of life from this guy Tucker- haven't heard anything, good or bad. If he was really impressive we would have heard some chatter. Johnson- moved to OLB So, we have a stud, one unknown in Arnel, Palmborg who was kind of a surprise, and a couple TBDs but not lighting the world on fire, Flowers and Tucker. We seriously need a freshman to be a player next year!! Maybe a juco...... Holm could be a possible safety too, more than Chinn. Anyone else concerned about safety??

Looks like a free safety. 6'5", wow!! He's not that far off from being ready to play.

I think you are blending apples and oranges. We just had an offensive tackle that is no longer on the team. He and his Dad took it as men in a real world where performance matters.......and when you play college football, performance on the field matters. The coaches have tough calls to make every day, and the team's performance dictates their careers. Each player decision takes on a world of it's own. Next time you want the coaching staff to keep all players throughout their careers regardless of performance go out and hire someone to work for you on a 4-5 year commitment and tell them it's guaranteed, or is that not reality. If you want to prepare these young men for the future, then let's be real about it.

Once a player commits elsewhere I think we should be hands off. But, we can't be seen as unwilling to engage another school that 'throws the 1st punch'. If this was a one time deal and we were aware the kid was really torn between the schools, then no big deal. It happened so quick I think Schmitty will obviously find another guy. The way this staff recruits all year long into the summer is impressive.

I would have went to both interviews then made my decision........it's not like SDSU was some foreign entity that was unknown.

They gave 150,000%, and we still beat them........good win for us.

I still think a commit's word means something, I would hope an 18 year old understands that. This day and age, who knows....... I atleast will call it a lack of foresight in not taking both visits first, then giving a commitment. UND isn't a high pressure school with commitments.

I agree, but we should be going after some SDSU commits, if nothing else just to make the Jacks aware and keep them thinking about going up against a full stipend school. Let's take the gloves off. And......make them pay full price for their guys.

it will happen, last second with a deflected pass and 4 defensive penalties on UNI, sound about right?

didn't matter the team, Illinois St. was going to choke it away. I can't be the only one.....

And Richmond puts NDSU at home next week......was there ever a doubt this would happen?

Ya, we physically beat the hell out of Drake, they had guys laying all over the field and they sat out the following week(s).

Bohl should have plenty of money, 23 more full rides than FCS?? I think it's more of a challenge at FCS schools, managing money.

Coaches absolutely kept Grady as low profile as they could. They talked about it at signing day.

That could only mean they really like Heidlebaugh, behind Studsrud of course. Studrud Jr./Sr. 2016/2017 and 2018 Heidlebaugh would be a Jr.

You can put a dread lock wig on and trade your entire draft away for one player in a big public display, or you can do it the way we do it.

Obviously we know it's a need. Why create attention if a target or two is flying under the radar.......