geaux_sioux Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 1 hour ago, jdub27 said: I highly doubt it is going to be Dale Lennon and does anyone really believe he's going to come back to Grand Forks to be a position coach? If you're looking at SIU, a more likely scenario would actually be someone from Lennon's staff that Bubba would be familiar with. Maybe someone like this guy? Nope. It's Les Miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I agree Dale Lennon is highly unlikely, but you also have to look at possible ulterior motives. I know his name has been thrown around as a potential future AD. Maybe taking a job back here would just be a step in that direction. Tough to know what the guys is thinking he wants to do. He could take a HC job at a lower level. Take a year off, and then see what jobs are open. Bottom line is the guy has some flexibility as to what he can do going forward. If It were Dale, I would be extremely pleased. Regardless of who they do hire, it sounds like they will get someone with quite a bit of experience. Add that into the mix with some of our current young players and our incoming recruits, and we should continue to see some nice improvement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 In addition to the coaching situation, I'd like to get some opinions on who people expect to be big contributors next year as Redshirt Freshman. Carl Engwall - Lakeville kid. Lots of positive things said after he was recruited, not sure how he looked last season though. Mason Bennett - Sounded like he was hurt most of last season. Anyone know what type of injury? I remember this being a pretty good recruit out of Canada. Tim Dulin - I've only hear good things. Sounds like he has put in a lot of hard work and added some weight. Hopefully a go to guy for Studs. Keelan Poole - Had't heard much about Keelan last year. I feel like this was a pretty good recruit to land, but I don't remember too many details. Vashon Tucker - Didn't hear to much about him last year, but I remember that this was a nice recruit to land. Had some FBS offers. Jade Lawrence - Heard he was a really good at Moorhead. Do we expect him to play much next season, or more so in a year or two. Austin Gordon - Heard a lot of positive things about this kid from the past year. With a deep RB group, its hard to say how much he will see the field, so he'll have to make the most of limited time. I'm sure if he impresses the coaches, they will find a way to get him in the mix. Also, with Colton Boas gone, who is projected to play Center? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundy1124 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 43 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said: Nope. It's Les Miles. No mentions of Chip Kelly........interesting- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDvince97-01 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Just now, gundy1124 said: No mentions of Chip Kelly........interesting- I dont think he would come here as a position coach. It would have to be as a coordinator. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 2 hours ago, gundy1124 said: No mentions of Chip Kelly........interesting- It mentions southern recruiting experience, not sure how that would work with a racist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 2 hours ago, siouxfan512 said: In addition to the coaching situation, I'd like to get some opinions on who people expect to be big contributors next year as Redshirt Freshman. Carl Engwall - Lakeville kid. Lots of positive things said after he was recruited, not sure how he looked last season though. Mason Bennett - Sounded like he was hurt most of last season. Anyone know what type of injury? I remember this being a pretty good recruit out of Canada. Tim Dulin - I've only hear good things. Sounds like he has put in a lot of hard work and added some weight. Hopefully a go to guy for Studs. Keelan Poole - Had't heard much about Keelan last year. I feel like this was a pretty good recruit to land, but I don't remember too many details. Vashon Tucker - Didn't hear to much about him last year, but I remember that this was a nice recruit to land. Had some FBS offers. Jade Lawrence - Heard he was a really good at Moorhead. Do we expect him to play much next season, or more so in a year or two. Austin Gordon - Heard a lot of positive things about this kid from the past year. With a deep RB group, its hard to say how much he will see the field, so he'll have to make the most of limited time. I'm sure if he impresses the coaches, they will find a way to get him in the mix. Also, with Colton Boas gone, who is projected to play Center? My boy Aplin would look good at either center or guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie82 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Likely to be Alpin, Rooney, or Cox at center. My guess is that Alpin is too short to be a division 1 guard. Either center or FB for him... but I wonder how he'd look at DT? Strong, quick, loves physicality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFMSGT Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 On Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 9:44 AM, siouxfan512 said: In addition to the coaching situation, I'd like to get some opinions on who people expect to be big contributors next year as Redshirt Freshman. Carl Engwall - Lakeville kid. Lots of positive things said after he was recruited, not sure how he looked last season though. Mason Bennett - Sounded like he was hurt most of last season. Anyone know what type of injury? I remember this being a pretty good recruit out of Canada. Tim Dulin - I've only hear good things. Sounds like he has put in a lot of hard work and added some weight. Hopefully a go to guy for Studs. Keelan Poole - Had't heard much about Keelan last year. I feel like this was a pretty good recruit to land, but I don't remember too many details. Vashon Tucker - Didn't hear to much about him last year, but I remember that this was a nice recruit to land. Had some FBS offers. Jade Lawrence - Heard he was a really good at Moorhead. Do we expect him to play much next season, or more so in a year or two. Austin Gordon - Heard a lot of positive things about this kid from the past year. With a deep RB group, its hard to say how much he will see the field, so he'll have to make the most of limited time. I'm sure if he impresses the coaches, they will find a way to get him in the mix. Also, with Colton Boas gone, who is projected to play Center? I think Poole will be a good one before its all said and done. High motor impact player that loves to get after the QB but has speed to be highly effective in coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I am very excited to see Dulin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd1sufan Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 On December 30, 2015 at 5:41 PM, ClassB said: Per millers update on Twitter and his blog, it sounds like he thought they had someone in mind for the job when he posted it. Possibly Lennon then? That would be quite the pay cut. BTW, doesn't $42,000 sound kind of low for a full time assistant coach? I don't think there is anyway you get one with 8 years D1 experience at that pay level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 42 minutes ago, nd1sufan said: That would be quite the pay cut. BTW, doesn't $42,000 sound kind of low for a full time assistant coach? I don't think there is anyway you get one with 8 years D1 experience at that pay level. That is the minimum salary so there is potential for higher pay. They wouldn't have set the minimum qualifications that high if they didn't know they could get someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 On 12/31/2015 at 8:52 AM, jdub27 said: Maybe someone like this guy? IMO, the fact they listed a bachelor's degree in education as a minimum qualification almost seals it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodak78 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I like what I see with Travis. He should be a good fit for our system. Bubba's him that is the best indication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd1sufan Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 On 1/3/2016 at 10:38 AM, UNDBIZ said: That is the minimum salary so there is potential for higher pay. They wouldn't have set the minimum qualifications that high if they didn't know they could get someone. Got it. I have no idea what assistants at the FCS level make, but I would have guessed it would be in the 100-125k range for coordinators and 50-75k range for position coaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Travis Stepps, formerly of SIU, is the new DB's coach http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-football/3921819-college-football-und-hires-assistant-coach *Props to jdub27 for the Stepps speculation... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jdub27 Posted January 11, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 11, 2016 11 minutes ago, Westside said: Travis Stepps, formerly of SIU, is the new DB's coach http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-football/3921819-college-football-und-hires-assistant-coach *Props to jdub27 for the Stepps speculation... %gobc 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 So how were the DB's at SIU? Is this a coach that is good at developing players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I am sure Bubba and Schmidt know him very well from their days at SIU. This is just speculation so I could be totally wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodak651 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Any idea what $$$ he was making at SIU? Was he fired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 28 minutes ago, andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! said: So how were the DB's at SIU? Is this a coach that is good at developing players? He's been the LBs coach for the past couple seasons, but it appears the DBs were good under his direction prior to that move. http://www.siusalukis.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/stepps_travis00.html Quote In 2010, Lindsey received the FCS Elite Defensive Back Award from the College Football Performance Awards, recognizing him as the top performer at the cornerback position based upon his cumulative performance among all Division I FCS cornerbacks in 2008 and 2009. In addition to those awards, Lindsey was a finalist in 2010 for the Buck Buchanan Award that goes to the top defensive player in the FCS. Under Stepps' tutelage, Lindsey was a three-time All-MVFC selection and finished his career ranked third in school history in career interceptions (14) and ninth in pass breakups (16). Stepps' secondaries have ranked among the nation's leaders in interceptions. In 2009, the Saluki defense was second nationally with 23 picks. In 2008, Southern ranked 22nd with 16 interceptions. The Salukis have also returned 12 interceptions for touchdowns in the past six seasons under Stepps' watch. SIU ranked No. 3 in the conference in interceptions in 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iramurphy Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Did Grady come back after Christmas break? I understand someone else was criticized last month for raising the issue, but there was legitimate concern. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homer Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, iramurphy said: Did Grady come back after Christmas break? I understand someone else was criticized last month for raising the issue, but there was legitimate concern. That would be a tough on to take. As a true freshman he was likely one of the top players on our roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 21 minutes ago, iramurphy said: Did Grady come back after Christmas break? I understand someone else was criticized last month for raising the issue, but there was legitimate concern. I would be surprised if he didn't come back. He has a bright future ahead of him here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choyt3 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 45 minutes ago, iramurphy said: Did Grady come back after Christmas break? I understand someone else was criticized last month for raising the issue, but there was legitimate concern. First day of classes was today, so this should come out pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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