Matt Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 True UND fans want to see UND in the playoffs where anything can happen. Due to UND's tough schedule and young FB team (especially at QB), a weak DI team that still counts towards the "magic number 7" is very valuable. Also, because of the schedule's difficulty, if UND loses 4 games they still might get into the playoffs. The 24-team playoff expansion for this season also helps that. Here's a more detailed explanation or example: If UND were to lose 4 of their first 6 (which is possible due to the team's youth at QB and the difficulty of the opponents) against SDSU, Montana, Montana State, and Eastern Washington, yet pull out the last 5 games (Sac. St, Portland St, NAU, N. Colorado, and UC Davis) and end with a 7-4 record, UND could still make the playoffs. This is especially true because UND would still have a 6-2 Big Sky record. It's also somewhat likely because UND's young team could trip a bit coming out of the gates but end up hot towards the end of the schedule. Now, if they pull out 2 of the 4 tough beginning games (SDSU, Montana, MSU, EWU), then the chances for a playoff berth look very good. In theory yes, but when your highest quality win is NAU, that would be a very tough sell to the committee. You really need to beat SOMEBODY that is good for a quality win. That would be my argument against some other bubble team anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Per SFI, both Cole Reyes and Cam Kuksa have been on campus since the beginning of July or so working out with the team. Wonder if any others had been, or they both decided to get a jump start since they are likely leading candidates to have their shirts pulled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 UND to play 12 games....we are playing at Kansas State!!!! https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/359335662656294912/photo/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108498 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Everyone loves us. Even after everything NDSU has done recently, it seems our Hockey name has confused schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Bump!! I thought I would bump this thread halfway through the season. Boy how the excitement went from sky high during this thread to non-existent now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 True UND fans want to see UND in the playoffs where anything can happen. Due to UND's tough schedule and young FB team (especially at QB), a weak DI team that still counts towards the "magic number 7" is very valuable. Also, because of the schedule's difficulty, if UND loses 4 games they still might get into the playoffs. The 24-team playoff expansion for this season also helps that. Here's a more detailed explanation or example: If UND were to lose 4 of their first 6 (which is possible due to the team's youth at QB and the difficulty of the opponents) against SDSU, Montana, Montana State, and Eastern Washington, yet pull out the last 5 games (Sac. St, Portland St, NAU, N. Colorado, and UC Davis) and end with a 7-4 record, UND could still make the playoffs. This is especially true because UND would still have a 6-2 Big Sky record. It's also somewhat likely because UND's young team could trip a bit coming out of the gates but end up hot towards the end of the schedule. Now, if they pull out 2 of the 4 tough beginning games (SDSU, Montana, MSU, EWU), then the chances for a playoff berth look very good. I found this one interesting. However, I'm guessing UND FB FAN didn't foresee blowout losses against the Montanas and EWU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I found this one interesting. However, I'm guessing UND FB FAN didn't foresee blowout losses against the Montanas and EWU. Thought it possible we could start 2-4, but didn't think the lack of competitiveness and discipline would be there. I figured we'd lose 'close' games to the 'tough 4' and going 7-4 would still be realistic. Now, I'm not sure 7-4 is even possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thought it possible we could start 2-4, but didn't think the lack of competitiveness and discipline would be there. I figured we'd lose 'close' games to the 'tough 4' and going 7-4 would still be realistic. Now, I'm not sure 7-4 is even possible. I thought we would be 5-1 with only 1 loss to the big 4, after all the hype on how improved the defense was and how kick ass our WR's were...too bad we don't have a defense and Braden Hanson under center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 This team will be 4-7 at best when all the dust settles at the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I thought we would be 5-1 with only 1 loss to the big 4, after all the hype on how improved the defense was and how kick ass our WR's were...too bad we don't have a defense and Braden Hanson under center. I thought we'd be 3-3 with the potential to go 8-3, more likely 7-4. Now I'm expecting 3-8 and hoping that's enough for Faison to take notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 This team will be 4-7 at best when all the dust settles at the end of the year. Who are the wins coming against in your projection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 I at least thot wed be compeitive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Who are the wins coming against in your projection? I am guessing Sac State (this weekend) and Northern Colorado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Who are the wins coming against in your projection? NC and either Sac. St. or Davis...again I'm optimistic. We could lose all 3 of those and go 2-9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 This team will be 4-7 at best when all the dust settles at the end of the year. I'm going with 3-8. Northern Colorado to "avenge" that loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homer Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I still think this team has the talent to win out. I really wish our 2nd buy week was before the Portland St. game and not the last week of the regular season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodak78 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I still think this team has the talent to win out. I really wish our 2nd buy week was before the Portland St. game and not the last week of the regular season. I agree the talent is there. UNA with be especially tough for this team. I hope they do win out. I would be so happy for the defense to step up and OL step up and the TO and penalties minimized. It would great for this team to win out and make the playoffs. This would be a big step forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Going the semi-optimistic route: wins against Sacramento State, Northern Colorado, and UC Davis. Losses to Portland State and Northern Arizona. I'm really on the fence with the Portland State game - that could be a win… 5-6 without PSU win; 6-5 with PSU win Mussman keeps his job in both scenarios though, so I hope the team ACTUALLY looks improved and is not just feasting on inferior competition. If Mussman ends up with a pass after this dismal season, he better actually take measures to get this team on the same level as the Montanas and Eastern Washington. He sure didn't do it this year. If Mussman loses another home game (that includes this weekend), he'll be gone. Season will end up 4-7 with loss with Sac St loss and then Muss will not only need to go, he will go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Going the semi-optimistic route: wins against Sacramento State, Northern Colorado, and UC Davis. Losses to Portland State and Northern Arizona. I'm really on the fence with the Portland State game - that could be a win… 5-6 without PSU win; 6-5 with PSU win Mussman keeps his job in both scenarios though, so I hope the team ACTUALLY looks improved and is not just feasting on inferior competition. If Mussman ends up with a pass after this dismal season, he better actually take measures to get this team on the same level as the Montanas and Eastern Washington. He sure didn't do it this year. If Mussman loses another home game (that includes this weekend), he'll be gone. Season will end up 4-7 with loss with Sac St loss and then Muss will not only need to go, he will go. I think your assessment is spot-on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I think 4 wins is best case scenario. I don't see wins against NAU or PSU. Sac, Davis, and UNC could all go either way as far as I can tell....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 If you can run the ball effectively, you will beat this team. That's why on the road vs NAU and PSU are losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 If you can run the ball effectively, you will beat this team. That's why on the road vs NAU and PSU are losses. On the road against NAU and PSU, facing Bauman and DJ Adams respectively, will be a very tall order. That's why I see those games as loses. However, if UND plays the way they did last weekend and doesn't turn the ball over, they will beat Sac State, UC Davis, and Northern Colorado. If they still have turnover issues, or the defense of old arises, then I think we drop a home game and this year results in only 4 wins. Then, good bye Mussman and I welcome the start of getting UND football back on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Who was the option run team last year that never passed at the Alerus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Who was the option run team last year that never passed at the Alerus? Cal-Poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Oh yeah. Nevermind then we don't even play them this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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