geaux_sioux Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 You bring up a very important point that has been touched on before. Attrition from non-local prospects had badly hurt UND football before Bubba got here as head coach and it will continue to hurt UND. The most important prospects are those from the Midwest, specifically ND and MN. They are the most likely to stick it out the full 4 - 5 years. Just look at NDSU and their senior class. It's almost nonexistent. Quote
Dagger Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 With Hartley, who left who? Is their a story behind Hilton and Webb not coming? Is that the reason they seem to be pursuing a CB hard? Quote
Hambone Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 With Hartley, who left who? Is their a story behind Hilton and Webb not coming? Is that the reason they seem to be pursuing a CB hard? Hartley - no clue. Hilton - didn't know that until now. Webb - heard a while back he didn't have the credits and will likely be going JUCO (if he chooses to pursue football). Probably a good bet as to why they are pursuing a CB hard, but they also need some more depth as both Webb and Hilton were likely to redshirt. Quote
bisoninnwmn Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Just look at NDSU and their senior class. It's almost nonexistent. There are 14 seniors on the roster this year. Not too bad. There has been some losses in this class. The '13 team had 24 and the last year's team had 18. Probably not the norm for most FCS schools. Quote
Fetch Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-football/3800306-tom-miller-und-fans-can-expect-progress-not-miracles Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 http://bigskyconf.com/news/2015/7/17/MBB_0717155020.aspx Big Sky Conference will have instant replay systems in place for football and basketball officials starting this season (2015). Will be huge for officiating of games, as the quality of the BSC in that category has been, well, lacking. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Now they just need some decent officials. Quote
siouxfan512 Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Hartley - no clue. Hilton - didn't know that until now. Webb - heard a while back he didn't have the credits and will likely be going JUCO (if he chooses to pursue football). Probably a good bet as to why they are pursuing a CB hard, but they also need some more depth as both Webb and Hilton were likely to redshirt. Huge disappointment with Hilton and Webb. If I remember right they were both really nice sized players, a move from Bubba that I really like. Go for some size in the backfield. Was Webb the guy who moved with his brother when he got an NFL contract? I remember reading an article someone posted about it, but can't remember if that was Webb or not. Too bad, we could certainly have used these guys in another year or two. Quote
UNDColorado Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 This ought to put a chip on Ratelle's shoulder: http://bigskyconf.com/documents/2015/7/17//PreseasonACteam2015.pdf?id=3804 Quote
geaux_sioux Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 This ought to put a chip on Ratelle's shoulder:http://bigskyconf.com/documents/2015/7/17//PreseasonACteam2015.pdf?id=3804 Gotta win more games to get on the worthless preseason teams. Quote
UNDColorado Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Gotta win more games to get on the worthless preseason teams. I fully understand. Would be motivation to me if I put up Ratelle's numbers the prior season. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I fully understand. Would be motivation to me if I put up Ratelle's numbers the prior season. He's gonna need even bigger numbers to be first team. Like 140 tackles. Quote
Nodak78 Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I would not like to be Idaho St. coming into the Alerus this season. UND could make Idaho St. offense look ugly. Quote
Teeder11 Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I would not like to be Idaho St. coming into the Alerus this season. UND could make Idaho St. offense look ugly. If the corners and safeties do their jobs and are effective, the front 7 could have a field day. Got to keep the quarterback in check when he scrambles and can't give up third and longs like last year. Quote
darell1976 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Posted July 20, 2015 I would not like to be Idaho St. coming into the Alerus this season. UND could make Idaho St. offense look ugly. Idaho St can't buyout the trip to Grand Forks anymore. UND is going to have a field day against the Bengals with the home crowd at full voice. Quote
Teeder11 Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Idaho St can't buyout the trip to Grand Forks anymore. UND is going to have a field day against the Bengals with the home crowd at full voice. I'm hopeful but more cautious, as I thought that we would have handled Weber better than we did last year at home. Quote
darell1976 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Posted July 20, 2015 I'm hopeful but more cautious, as I thought that we would have handled Weber better than we did last year at home. True but I think UND takes care of business at home, of course the offense will have to show up. Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I'm hopeful but more cautious, as I thought that we would have handled Weber better than we did last year at home. That game was just bad-timing. Only Studrud's second start and coming off a horrible game vs. Eastern Washington. Also, the offense was bare thin at most positions. Offense wont be any worse in 2015, thats for sure. Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Gotta win more games to get on the worthless preseason teams. Yeah, so do that. Winning games is important. I think the Big Sky Conference still thinks UND football is a middle-of-the-road program like Weber State and Southern Utah. Bubba and the boys need to change that, starting this season. It's getting old. THE University of North Dakota should be no different than schools like Montana State, Montana, and Eastern Washington. The facilities and fan base are in place, just need to win! 1 Quote
MoSiouxFan Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I'm apparently not getting to the right site when I click on the link to watch the livestream. Anyone else having trouble or have suggestions? Thanks. Quote
UNDColorado Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Also, if you are using ad blocking software turn it off for this site. Video did not play until I turned mine off. Quote
MoSiouxFan Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 http://watchbigsky.bigskyconf.com/ Thanks. It came right up using your link. Appreciate it. Quote
Nodak78 Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I Just bought my tickets for the Montana game. Endzone seating row 5. Looking forward to this game. Quote
UNDColorado Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Thanks. It came right up using your link. Appreciate it. You got it. Great way to kill time in the office on a Monday morning. Quote
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