UND99 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 An athlete loses a year of eligibility not being in a program?? His 2014 year seems to be a mystery. Yeah, I believe so. As I understand it the five year eligibility clock starts ticking the first day of freshman year. So unless he can get some kind of hardship waiver approved by the NCAA 2014 would be a lost year of eligibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Based off of new information today I am feeling pretty good about our running back situation for next year. Transfers: Simmons (played last year), Arrington (UAB), and Nevermann (WYO) Add in the incoming freshmen and I like what I see at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forksandspoons Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Based off of new information today I am feeling pretty good about our running back situation for next year. Transfers: Simmons (played last year), Arrington (UAB), and Nevermann (WYO) Add in the incoming freshmen and I like what I see at this point. agreed. looks like UND will be able to punish people a lot more with the run game this coming season compared to the last few years. the size and depth at RB is something UND has been lacking for a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 agreed. looks like UND will be able to punish people a lot more with the run game this coming season compared to the last few years. the size and depth at RB is something UND has been lacking for a bit Absolutely, size and power has been absent in UND's running game. Now, with the UAB and Wyoming transfers, the freshman from Canada, and Simmons retuning, UND will finally have some DI size in the backfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I hope Nevermann isn't needed at RB. Why? 1. It'd mean the other guys are gettin' it done. 2. Maybe he could move to the defensive backfield with James and we could have the Swedish Secondary. If they really nailed somebody could we call it "Stockholm Syndrome"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Absolutely, size and power has been absent in UND's running game. No kidding. For a while it was "how small can UND go" at hockey goaltender; that moved to football running back. If we want to recruit 5'6" players can it be for things like libero in women's volleyball instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Yeah, I believe so. As I understand it the five year eligibility clock starts ticking the first day of freshman year. So unless he can get some kind of hardship waiver approved by the NCAA 2014 would be a lost year of eligibility. You're correct. Once the clock starts they have 5 years to use up to 4 years of eligibility. I believe that there is an exemption for religious mission trips such as the 1 1/2 to 2 year trips that Mormons often take while in college, and for service in the military. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SooToo Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 That's exactly right. Furthermore, we need to be going after the QB's that we know can make a difference. I think too many years we've been settling for what ever will sign on the line and that's no way to make the playoffs. I'm leery about bringing up NDSU, but it's their QB's that have gotten them places over the years. Probably a perception shared by a number of posters here, but I don't think it squares with reality. In 2012, UND brought in 3 qbs, including Braden Hanson, probably one of the best to ever play at UND, but unfortunately for only one year. Mollberg had FBS looks and multiple offers, including the AC. Bartels passed up an offer from Indiana State and was listed on one recruiting site -- EdgyTim, IIRC -- as one of top 5 "steals" of the 2012 recruiting season in Illinois. Both QBs from 2013 left the program, including Sam Riddle, ranked as the #2 QB prospect from Oregon, who left after a week or two for family reasons. I believe Kurt Pallendeck left during the turmoil of a coaching change. As previously noted here, he's now at UNLV. Hard case to make, I think, that UND has settled for "anything that will sign on the line." As for last year, I think any program is in trouble when forced to go with its third-string QB. The AC? They appear to have an excellent quarterback in Wentz who had family ties to FU and chose an offer from them over a variety of others, including UND and SIU. Their previous QB, Jensen, was named MVP of the FCS championship game hugely aided by a strong OL and a dominating rushing game. But the AC was his only D1 offer coming out of high school. He started four years , IIRC, because they had NO OTHER serviceable options, and for his first two years at least he was more of a liability than an asset on the field. Sorry for the long post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Based off of new information today I am feeling pretty good about our running back situation for next year. Transfers: Simmons (played last year), Arrington (UAB), and Nevermann (WYO) Add in the incoming freshmen and I like what I see at this point. Anyone know if Simmons applied for or is able to receive a medical hardship for last year? Only played in a game & a half. Was injured in 2nd qtr of R. Morris game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundy1124 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 You're correct. Once the clock starts they have 5 years to use up to 4 years of eligibility. I believe that there is an exemption for religious mission trips such as the 1 1/2 to 2 year trips that Mormons often take while in college, and for service in the military. Thanks to all for the info. on eligibility. About Simmons........he could be done, Drs. won't clear him to play, last I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundy1124 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Anyone know if Simmons applied for or is able to receive a medical hardship for last year? Only played in a game & a half. Was injured in 2nd qtr of R. Morris game. He did apply, he has a good case, but might be a moot point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 About Simmons........he could be done, Drs. won't clear him to play, last I heard. Are you saying it could be Sharp, Simmons, and whatever they bring in ... except no Simmons? That's a little scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodak78 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 How about Norberg? Is he moving back to LB or staying at RB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 How about Norberg? Is he moving back to LB or staying at RB? I hope he goes back to LB or maybe FB. The kid is jacked. Pretty unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Absolutely, size and power has been absent in UND's running game. Now, with the UAB and Wyoming transfers, the freshman from Canada, and Simmons retuning, UND will finally have some DI size in the backfield. Hopefully the OL will accommodate the RB's with power blocking. A running game will be key in controlling the clock. UND was 11th in rushing offense (BSC) with 116.4, Cal Poly led the conference with 351.8, lets aim for that bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Guess UND is no longer recruiting the Jacobsen twins from Key West? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Guess UND is no longer recruiting the Jacobsen twins from Key West? Were we ever recruiting them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Were we ever recruiting them? The line between what recruits the fans want, and those actually being recruited, continues to get blurred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonked Out Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Were we ever recruiting them? They didn't seem like D1 athletes to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 The line between what recruits the fans a parent wants UND to recruit, and those actually being recruited, continues to get blurred. FYP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-1 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Were we ever recruiting them? There are plenty of smallish RB's with average speed in North Dakota and Northern Minnesota. We don't need to go to Florida to find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 There are plenty of smallish RB's with average speed in North Dakota and Northern Minnesota. We don't need to go to Florida to find one. To be fair, they are from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-1 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 To be fair, they are from here. Not when it comes to recruiting. Would cost 10x as much to fly them in as have a local kid drive for a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Not when it comes to recruiting. Would cost 10x as much to fly them in as have a local kid drive for a visit. What started as a cool story has soured thanks to someone running their mouth and getting personal. There's always Northland or Crookston if they want to come back to the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I was reading an article lately and it focused on in-state recruits. For North Dakota, top recruits focus on either UND or NDSU. I thought it would be interesting to have a list of all the top ND recruits and where they are going. The team (NDSU or UND) that wins ND in recruiting will often have the better future. Need to win in-state... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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