UND-1 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Lower ceiling and metal walls make a huge difference. The noise gets bounced down onto the field. Haven't you seen those cool guys that bring decibal meters to the game? Its really, really, loud in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Five Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 They have a decent passing game but if they need to rely on it consistently to win throughout a game they are in trouble. Stop the RB...stop the RB....stop the RB....force 2/3 and long.....you'll be fine. They are legit, bring the noise in the stands and go for the W. this is a huge game for you guys, and hanging a L on sdsu before they start the valley could spell a bit of trouble for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackJD Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 That's the way it works with Zenner. 3...3...5...3...80. That's a pretty accurate observation. In many games, Zenner gets loose and goes for a long ramble. Here's some video from the opening minutes of SDSU at Kansas last year...Zenner takes the ball in the endzone and goes the distance, chased by a Kansas defensive back who is supposed to have great speed. No one is certain whether this year's version of the Jackrabbits will run more or pass more. Recent history indicates we'll lean on the run more but we have a deep stable of very capable receivers of all sizes and you're going to see a lot of passing. I'm still undecided about whether to drive up from Watertown, SD...pretty easy trip for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I have a feeling Zenner will break at least one long one on UND. Need to key on stopping the run (I know, duh), but the DBs need to step up on pass defense as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 They have a decent passing game but if they need to rely on it consistently to win throughout a game they are in trouble. Stop the RB...stop the RB....stop the RB....force 2/3 and long.....you'll be fine. They are legit, bring the noise in the stands and go for the W. this is a huge game for you guys, and hanging a L on sdsu before they start the valley could spell a bit of trouble for them. Is their QB a scrambler or pocket passer? Also when you say not that reliable passing game is it the passer or the receivers that aren't that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homer Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Is their QB a scrambler or pocket passer? Also when you say not that reliable passing game is it the passer or the receivers that aren't that good. I don't think they rely on the passing game cause they have one of the top RBs in FCS. If you can move the ball that way, why throw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 The thing that strikes me most about this game is that it may be the first time in the 12-plus years of UND playing football in the Alerus that the home team is considered a big underdog. Of course, it will also likely happen three more times in the next month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 That's a pretty accurate observation. In many games, Zenner gets loose and goes for a long ramble. Here's some video from the opening minutes of SDSU at Kansas last year...Zenner takes the ball in the endzone and goes the distance, chased by a Kansas defensive back who is supposed to have great speed. No one is certain whether this year's version of the Jackrabbits will run more or pass more. Recent history indicates we'll lean on the run more but we have a deep stable of very capable receivers of all sizes and you're going to see a lot of passing. I'm still undecided about whether to drive up from Watertown, SD...pretty easy trip for me. Cripes, he is fast!! Wow!! Can't afford a single missed tackle on him. Or else this will happen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 http://dcorey.podomatic.com/entry/2013-09-04T14_44_50-07_00 WDAZ Dan Cory interviews Tyler Merriam, voice of SDSU Football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalJack Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Is their QB a scrambler or pocket passer? Also when you say not that reliable passing game is it the passer or the receivers that aren't that good. He is a pocket passer, tall at 6-5. He will challenge your secondary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 The thing that strikes me most about this game is that it may be the first time in the 12-plus years of UND playing football in the Alerus that the home team is considered a big underdog. Of course, it will also likely happen three more times in the next month or so. I was thinking the same thing yesterday. How times have changed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I was thinking the same thing yesterday. How times have changed! I don't think we realized how special that 2001 season in the Alerus Center really was until those times were gone with the transition to FCS. Maybe this weekend will be a new beginning for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I think UND deserves to be ranked in the top 10 if not top 5 if they beat the next 4 teams. (SDSU, UM, MSU, EWU) Plus attendance if that happens will skyrocket, and the word playoffs would be on everyones minds. That would be such a huge boost to this team, BUT one tree at a time to chop down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I think UND deserves to be ranked in the top 10 if not top 5 if they beat the next 4 teams. (SDSU, UM, MSU, EWU) Plus attendance if that happens will skyrocket, and the word playoffs would be on everyones minds. That would be such a huge boost to this team, BUT one tree at a time to chop down. IF we win the next 4 home games along with the 1 road game (everyone keeps overlooking Idaho State in Pocatello), then we definitely will be ranked in the top 10 because we would be undefeated and 2 current top 5 teams (MSU and EWU) will have a loss. Unfortunately, I don't think there is anyway we can go 6-0 to start this season. I'm just hoping for a 4-2 start - that's my best case scenario. Now, until we see this team play against real competition like what will happen this weekend vs. SDSU, there is no way to know if UND is really capable of going 6-0 or 4-2 in the first 6. Based on last season, it would seem that 2-4 is the most probable start. This weekend's game will be a great measuring stick!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotadan Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 http://potatobowl.org/ Be sure to take in some of the other activities this week leading up to the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewUNDAlum Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I don't see us winning all 4. Honestly, I'm still a bit skeptical for the simple fact that I don't think we have the talent on defense that is necessary to compete on that level. Yes, we are stellar at the receiver position. However, we have a couple of freshman, talented, but still freshman quarterbacks. We can put up 28 points a game but if we are giving up 30 its all for nothing. If I was a betting man I have us going 1-3 in the next 4. Just being objective and I hope I'm wrong but we are still a 2 years away from really competing at a high level in my honest opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I don't see us winning all 4. Honestly, I'm still a bit skeptical for the simple fact that I don't think we have the talent on defense that is necessary to compete on that level. Yes, we are stellar at the receiver position. However, we have a couple of freshman, talented, but still freshman quarterbacks. We can put up 28 points a game but if we are giving up 30 its all for nothing. If I was a betting man I have us going 1-3 in the next 4. Just being objective and I hope I'm wrong but we are still a 2 years away from really competing at a high level in my honest opinion. I think a 7-4 record with a couple of signature wins vs. top FCS teams would qualify as a successful season. It also would reassure our fan base that the program is taking positive steps forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Ill make no predictions on this season or have a feel for things in general until I see how this next game goes. That said, playoffs or bust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodcon Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I think UND deserves to be ranked in the top 10 if not top 5 if they beat the next 4 teams. (SDSU, UM, MSU, EWU) Plus attendance if that happens will skyrocket, and the word playoffs would be on everyones minds. That would be such a huge boost to this team, BUT one tree at a time to chop down. If they could beat those 4 teams they will be a solid #2 on every ballot, a more realistic goal would be 2 of those 4 plus Idaho State for a 4-2 start, with the schedule getting friendlier the second half that should translate into a playoff berth. I think the SDSU game is huge for momentum before hitting the 3 BSC teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 If they could beat those 4 teams they will be a solid #2 on every ballot, a more realistic goal would be 2 of those 4 plus Idaho State for a 4-2 start, with the schedule getting friendlier the second half that should translate into a playoff berth. I think the SDSU game is huge for momentum before hitting the 3 BSC teams. I only bring up polls since UND is not in one and even USD gets votes so UND is not a name so what's the best way to make a name for yourself...beat the big boys, and it starts with SDSU and finishes with EWU (NAU comes later). 4 games, 4 ranked teams, plus for each win the confidence factor in the team grows and grows. UND has a long history of winning even against tough opponents so its not impossible, but after this month (and first week in Oct) we can see if UND can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I'm curious as to theories of how SDSU has managed to have more success as an FCS program than in dII? Along the same lines, I'm curious as to what happened to Northern Colorado............ In their best years, SDSU was a middle of the pack NCC team. UNC, along with North Dakota and NDSU, and to an extent UN-Omaha, were always the top football programs in the NCC. Northern Colorado has had an astonishing fall from grace, just as SDSU has had a meteoric rise................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 If they could beat those 4 teams they will be a solid #2 on every ballot, a more realistic goal would be 2 of those 4 plus Idaho State for a 4-2 start, with the schedule getting friendlier the second half that should translate into a playoff berth. I think the SDSU game is huge for momentum before hitting the 3 BSC teams. 4-2 has to be at worst the record thru 6 games IMO especially w 4 of next 5 at home. Throw in Sac St at home in game 7 and 5-2 should be realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Beat SDSU ... then watch them win out the rest of their season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108498 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I see the winning 2 of the next 5 so 3-3 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Along the same lines, I'm curious as to what happened to Northern Colorado............ In their best years, SDSU was a middle of the pack NCC team. UNC, along with North Dakota and NDSU, and to an extent UN-Omaha, were always the top football programs in the NCC. Northern Colorado has had an astonishing fall from grace, just as SDSU has had a meteoric rise................. You can trace their decline from the point when Joe Glenn left. He was/is a great coach, motivator, and probably most important for UNC he was a charismatic ambassador for the program which really helped their fundraising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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