jodcon Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I agree with this...this game is used to fix the bugs, tweak the playbook, and get ready for PSU without any injuries. Games like this are pretty common for FCS teams, 2 years ago most of the Big Sky teams hosted teams from a DII conference and after gaining a big lead worked their younger guys in to see what they had and work on stuff, last year a lot of them played up and got killed by the big boys who got a big lead and worked their younger guys in and worked on stuff. Killing someone hapless or getting killed by someone who makes you look hapless is not unusual for decent FCS teams. That said, UND should not have to schedule a game like this again unless the BSC agrees to play a specific conference like they did 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Games like this are pretty common for FCS teams, 2 years ago most of the Big Sky teams hosted teams from a DII conference and after gaining a big lead worked their younger guys in to see what they had and work on stuff, last year a lot of them played up and got killed by the big boys who got a big lead and worked their younger guys in and worked on stuff. Killing someone hapless or getting killed by someone who makes you look hapless is not unusual for decent FCS teams. That said, UND should not have to schedule a game like this again unless the BSC agrees to play a specific conference like they did 2 years ago. I say UND should follow UNI...schedule a DII team ONLY if all the FCS teams are not available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 What are everyone's expectations for the San Diego St. game? I'm a little too confident but I'm expecting a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 What are everyone's expectations for the San Diego St. game? I'm a little too confident but I'm expecting a win. They lost their starting running back and QB from last season; along with quite a few starters. That will help our chances but still an uphill battle. I am really hoping to be able to watch that one on the tube or net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 What are everyone's expectations for the San Diego St. game? I'm a little too confident but I'm expecting a win. After our close loss to Fresno State last year has me convinced this game is going to be a lot closer maybe a FG can win it for UND, but I still write them down as a loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 The committee looks at the totality of a schedule. When compared to others, a Mines loss would be devastating. It 100% matters. The playoff committee looks at D1 wins first. whether we win 77-0, win 6-3, or lose 21-14. It will mean exactly the same in the eyes of the commitee. they loom at D1 games only when determining their playoff field. Either way, it is what it is. We will win by 3+ touchdown and move on to next week. Not to be pesimistic, but I don't see us winning 7 of the remaining 10 games to even be considered as a playoff team. Maybe 4-5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux04 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 They lost their starting running back and QB from last season; along with quite a few starters. That will help our chances but still an uphill battle. I am really hoping to be able to watch that one on the tube or net. I'll be a Qualcomm Stadium for that one...Can't wait for football! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonadub Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 The playoff committee looks at D1 wins first. whether we win 77-0, win 6-3, or lose 21-14. It will mean exactly the same in the eyes of the commitee. they loom at D1 games only when determining their playoff field. Either way, it is what it is. We will win by 3+ touchdown and move on to next week. Not to be pesimistic, but I don't see us winning 7 of the remaining 10 games to even be considered as a playoff team. Maybe 4-5. The UND schedule in the inagural Big Sky season is brutal. Conference games against Cal Poly, Eastern Washington, Montana & Montana State and non-conference against Portland. That is every team that finished in the top half of the Big Sky last year (with a nod to Poly for their GWFC co-championship). I applaud the enthusiasm from some of you, but the Sioux schedule is probably the toughest in the conference next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpaw Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I think most fans realize that on the offensive side, all we needed was a stud qb. Hopefully that plus the skill of the front 7 on D will lead to some unexpected victories. I know I'm excited to see the differences from last years game at UNC compared to this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108498 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 The offense did pretty well last year, but it is the secondary on defense that scares me.Even with what you all call a good backfield, UNC had about 6 long balls caught for 30 + years two ? went for tuchdowns/ red zone area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 The offense did pretty well last year, but it is the secondary on defense that scares me. Even with what you all call a good backfield, UNC had about 6 long balls caught for 30 + years two ? went for tuchdowns/ red zone area. I think they only had three over 30 yards, but all three (48, 80, 88) went for TDs. You may be right that they had one more over 30 that got them down the field quickly. The defensive backfield is also my greatest concern - get some unexpected results from there and we may push for a playoff spot. Realistically, I still see 6 or 7 wins, but will cheer my ass off and happily be proven wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I think they only had three over 30 yards, but all three (48, 80, 88) went for TDs. You may be right that they had one more over 30 that got them down the field quickly. The defensive backfield is also my greatest concern - get some unexpected results from there and we may push for a playoff spot. Realistically, I still see 6 or 7 wins, but will cheer my ass off and happily be proven wrong. Did anyone predict Daryl Brown would be as good as he was? I'm hoping Dwayne Brown can be healthy for the fall because he looked very legit in the practices I saw him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Did anyone predict Daryl Brown would be as good as he was? I'm hoping Dwayne Brown can be healthy for the fall because he looked very legit in the practices I saw him in. I actually told some friends at the beginninig of the year that Daryl Brown should be starting (prior to game 1 during Spring practices) over both Mackey and Hall. I thought he was going to be a stud. I agree - heard great things about Dwayne Brown and hopefully he can make an impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I actually told some friends at the beginninig of the year that Daryl Brown should be starting (prior to game 1 during Spring practices) over both Mackey and Hall. I thought he was going to be a stud. I agree - heard great things about Dwayne Brown and hopefully he can make an impact. Anybody that you think should be starting from the beginning that is under the radar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Anybody that you think should be starting from the beginning that is under the radar? It was probably more of a lucky guess with Brown than anything No golden nuggets from me at this time....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I actually told some friends at the beginninig of the year that Daryl Brown should be starting (prior to game 1 during Spring practices) over both Mackey and Hall. I thought he was going to be a stud. I agree - heard great things about Dwayne Brown and hopefully he can make an impact. I am really hoping that the Browns begin to pull away from Mackey and Hall. I just don't know how I feel about Mackey, and Hall doesn't seem to tackle well which is a big problem in this league. Then again I am happy that Kenny Watkins is gone because I am tired of watching him get burned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Anybody that you think should be starting from the beginning that is under the radar? If Dwayne Brown is healthy he will start. That is a guarantee. I bet someone unexpected will play alot at safety, I have no clue who will though... Also I'm thinking Rattelle will be an impact playing on special teams and should contribute at LB. Finally Bridges could emerge on PR and KR and also could provide a more dynamic element in the slot than McGill who has no YAC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 SFI noted they are working on confirming a JUCO DB transfer coming in next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 New possible safety. A little short but very strong, listed bench as 365 (UND's safety record is 350) and squat as 485 and 40 as 4.58, great pop on hits and tackles and very clean sharps breaks on the ball. He looks like a very capable blitzer off the edge and a run stuffer. Hopefully he is the missing piece to the secondary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teeder11 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 This report out of Phillidelphia looks at FBS-to-FCS transfers and mentions Braden Hanson. http://www.13wmaz.com/sports/ncaafootball/article/184378/227/In-the-FCS-Huddle-FBS-to-FCS-transfers-to-watch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 This report out of Phillidelphia looks at FBS-to-FCS transfers and mentions Braden Hanson. http://www.13wmaz.co...nsfers-to-watch Just saw that on twitter! EWU could be dangerous this year with their FBS QB transfer, in addition to their pretty solid WR corp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillySioux Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Matt Schill drops a teaser at the end of his conversation with Tim H. http://www.fightingsioux.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?id=880559&db_oem_id=13500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 That was interesting - "something exciting in the next few weeks". I am surprised that Matt was interviewing Tim about football. Has Tim been involved in the broadcasting of UND football in recent years? Is he going to be next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 i see midco sn is hiring a bunch of tv talent to be located in GF hmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillySioux Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 i see midco sn is hiring a bunch of tv talent to be located in GF hmmmmmmm Mr. Hadju, Care to comment on Mico Sports Net's apparent hiring intentions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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