gundy1124 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 For some, step away from the ledge (in regards to UND being overrated and going nowhere). I understand where your concerns come from, but NDSU has badly beat many FCS teams in the Fargodome over the past few years that have gone on to winning seasons (2012 Youngstown State, 2012 Illinois State, 2014 South Dakota State, 2014 Youngstown State, etc.). NDSU has a very good home-field advantage and they have a very good football team. UND can still do very well this season despite their lone loss to NDSU.Against Portland State, I'm hoping the offense can continue their success running the football with Santiago and Smith (maybe even Olivera), and Studsrud can improve in the passing game. For a win, UND's defense needs to shut down the option run attack of Portland State and force a turnover or two. Especially when you bomb out on your game plan and have no plan B and can't make adjustments offensively. #still dumbfounded by our offense that gameIt would be really sweet to be 4-1 with NDSU 2-2 after Saturday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I guess I was more concerned with our play against Drake than ndsu. Hopefully it was a one-off. The team's play against UC Davis wasn't great either, but at least we could run the ball again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 This game could end up being a battle of the paper tigers. Both teams have beaten bad teams. The only good team played by either was NDSU. Because of this I am very intrigued with this matchup. It could be a spring board for UND. It could also serve to prove PSUs ranking as valid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFan100 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 We win 13-10We have 165 yds rushing And 190 yds passing we are up two in turnovers. Our d gets two interceptions and forces and recovers a Portland fumble to stop a drive within the five yard lineThe sun comes up Sunday morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundy1124 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I guess I was more concerned with our play against Drake than ndsu. Hopefully it was a one-off. The team's play against UC Davis wasn't great either, but at least we could run the ball again.I understand we checked-out against Drake and eased up too soon, a week before playing NDSU, that part makes sense. My concern is we can't find a way to have at least a little success against top tier opponents. I am calling 150-200 yards a little success, and 64 yards.........well, that just sucks- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I understand we checked-out against Drake and eased up too soon, a week before playing NDSU, that part makes sense. My concern is we can't find a way to have at least a little success against top tier opponents. I am calling 150-200 yards a little success, and 64 yards.........well, that just sucks-It wasn't even letting Drake make the score close in the second half that scared me, we couldn't run the ball in the first half either. As for passing offense, based on the body of work, I'd say Studsrud throwing 3 TDs in the first half against Drake was more of a fluke than doing very little in the 10 quarters since then. I hope he and the offense prove me wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Offense needs more talent and that talent will come with time. The fastest players on the offense are Santiago, Smith, and Georges. Two of those three are true freshmen and the other is injured. Santiago has improved already with his vision, and both Santiago and Smith will improve leaps and bounds over the next year. Also, the hope is Georges can make some plays downfield when he returns. With that said, the system (a.k.a. Coach Rudolph) needs to better utilize the offensive players' skills. Just last week I finally saw that with Smith taking jet sweep hand-offs and also faking that action, which allowed for both Santiago and Studsrud to find open gaps inside. Would also like to see some bubble screens, hot smoke routes, etc. to these players out in space. This is necessary to open up the middle of the defense for the power running game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Did Oliveira get a snap last week? I don't recall seeing him on the field. My biggest pet peeve with college football is pulling redshirts and not using them. Anyways, with these three freshman RBs we may have our own little Earth, Wind and Fire like the Giants had back a few years ago with Brandon Jacobs, Derrick Ward, and Ahmad Bradshaw. Edited October 1, 2015 by sioux24/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodak651 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 We win 13-10We have 165 yds rushing And 190 yds passing we are up two in turnovers. Our d gets two interceptions and forces and recovers a Portland fumble to stop a drive within the five yard lineThe sun comes up Sunday morning TWO interception????!!!!! Wow! When was the last time that happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundy1124 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Offense needs more talent and that talent will come with time. The fastest players on the offense are Santiago, Smith, and Georges. Two of those three are true freshmen and the other is injured. Santiago has improved already with his vision, and both Santiago and Smith will improve leaps and bounds over the next year. Also, the hope is Georges can make some plays downfield when he returns. With that said, the system (a.k.a. Coach Rudolph) needs to better utilize the offensive players' skills. Just last week I finally saw that with Smith taking jet sweep hand-offs and also faking that action, which allowed for both Santiago and Studsrud to find open gaps inside. Would also like to see some bubble screens, hot smoke routes, etc. to these players out in space. This is necessary to open up the middle of the defense for the power running game.We need to show capable of utilizing talent or those with talent won't bother coming to UND.I totally agree with the rest of your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 24-14 PSUI suppose you picked UC Davis to win last week as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Nope, I had UND winning a close one.I was just kidding around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhockey30 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Again I still don't have much faith in our offense, I believe this game will be close but:PSU - 17UND - 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodak651 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Within the past couple days I have gone from thinking UND will get Crushed to thinking PSU will get crushed. Right now I think it's 50/50 odds. I don't know who will win, but I actually think it will be a 10+ point victory by the winning team, because one of these teams is likely a paper tiger. This Tuesday I wagered $50 on UND when the line was at +9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 This Tuesday I wagered $50 on UND when the line was at +9.Where were you able to bet on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bang Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 21-18 PSU. UND wins turnover battle loses war. Offense remains bland and crappy but musters up some points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassB Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 For some, step away from the ledge (in regards to UND being overrated and going nowhere). I understand where your concerns come from, but NDSU has badly beat many FCS teams in the Fargodome over the past few years that have gone on to winning seasons (2012 Youngstown State, 2012 Illinois State, 2014 South Dakota State, 2014 Youngstown State, etc.). NDSU has a very good home-field advantage and they have a very good football team. UND can still do very well this season despite their lone loss to NDSU.Against Portland State, I'm hoping the offense can continue their success running the football with Santiago and Smith (maybe even Olivera), and Studsrud can improve in the passing game. For a win, UND's defense needs to shut down the option run attack of Portland State and force a turnover or two. Agree +1000Yeah, I get it. But I'm a Minnesota Vikings fan. eternal over-optimism is an epidemic, just trying to keep my expectations from getting out of hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodak651 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Where were you able to bet on it?5 dimes. Don't think I'll ever take money out of my account though, because I don't know how, and I'm afraid to get caught. Do it mostly for the entertainment value, but only when there are decent odds. Started with $250 last fall and and am up to about $560. Betting mostly on FCS football and College hockey. Edited October 1, 2015 by nodak651 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxphan27 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 UND 21PSU 16Sweeney continues to pick up his game, and scores a 7 out of 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoSiouxFan Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I hate it, but PSU 24 UND 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux94 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 24 - 17 PSU I'm in Cancun so won't be watching the game, but I hope our offense plays well.....if the do we can certainly win. I'm hoping Studs plays really well to quite the doubters as well so that we can feel confident in our QB going into games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodak78 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I predict no Manziel today. http://psuvikingtales.com/will-kuresa-be-the-manziel-of-the-big-sky/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1992 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I'll go with 17-13 good guys with our touchdowns coming on a long run by one of the freshman and the other on a short pass to the tight end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotadan Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 UND 21PSU 16Sweeney continues to pick up his game, and scores a 7 out of 10. Scrolling through quickly this looks to be the closest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassB Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Maybe not to let things get out of hand, but today even considering that PSU didn't take a damn thing we didn't give them and we couldn't finish a drive, this has got to be something to feel good about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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