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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.......

I can't remember who called this. Joe was and probably still is a good hoops player, which translates well to the short patterns, quick separations, and the hands in traffic a TE needs. I think after the departure of Adler the TE position has the biggest drop off in talent of all positions on our roster. This could really help. Different position, different mind set, and a new opportunity, good for Joe!!

oh no, UNI has to spend 20 seconds on telling the defense what number Wentz is when he comes in for a decoy on the jet motion!!

I am not overly concerned cause UND is building a program like a successful MVC team. Once our offense got going we were well rounded other than the pass defense on occasion. Portland St. could stop the pass better than the run, they had a good team to play in the Big Sky, but UND took it to them, not surprised UNI did, too. I think UND with their run D would have been a tougher matchup for UNI.

The Big Fluff- I said it so now the SU guys don't need to point it out, cause we are aware. If the Big Fluff doesn't start making a push in the playoffs, it will hurt our bubble teams. UNI has been hot since their middle of the year slump, much like UND was playing.

straight from our QB, who makes the protection checks. "My guards, tackles, and backs could not hear me". We barely blocked anyone and our coaching staff failed us. I said after the game we should have ran our pistol/ shotgun run package, which we did in every other game, a similar package that USD runs, the one that had no issues with the noise or Bison defense. Also, Clive was out so we could have used him to stretch the field. Anyway, we got smoked but I put it more on the game plan and stubbornness of scheme than the players getting 'manhandled'. UND vs. NDSU round 2 would be much closer just as NDSU vs. Griz will be a different game (although I hope not)

As always, you provide great perspective. I get greedy and want things both ways sometimes. I will support the team however it plays out.

general thoughts - We should go after anyone we want, until a recruit makes it clear that he is not interested one bit. If we target MSU recruits, or any other Big Sky recruits, we should be sure to mention the stipend in a humble way. With a 7-4 season, FBS win, a hungry and young team, a recruiting advantage with stipend $$, new practice facility, high-end academics, we should crush it recruiting wise. Did I mention the stipend advantage....... Does the stipend start from this point forward or is it retroactive to all scholarships?? UND, NDSU, USD, SDSU, and a school out east have it, correct? Like SDSU protects the recruits south of them, we need to protect the Canadian kids north of us.

or, you could look at it as football roster tenure, creating an atmosphere of complacency. I never said it is easy, I never said these guys were bad teammates or students, what I am saying is I would like a shot at the next Ratelle or Reyes by having money available. I am not trying to offend anyone, this goes for any player on the roster not holding up their end of the deal, and part of that deal is being on the field. If Ja'won Arrinton was a junior I suppose some here would want him to stay another year on a full ride..........not me.