2017 Season

[Old School Guy]

4 minutes ago, sprig said:

Hunt 50/50, could be down to 2 cbs. 

Haas and Disterhaupt will play but will be limited 

If Hunt traveled and dresses. He will play...I wasn't told he didn't travel.

[shep]

3 hours ago, O Town said:

Not sure of the injuries but Fl State seems to be going down the same road, 2-7 after last night. I think they were ranked #2 starting the season.

 

And they are down their QB but I'm not sure how much else.

[shep]

26 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

Zimm looked better than him last week. We need to play to win. I'd rather have Keaton at 100% the last two games than a limping Keaton for part of the last few games. Love Keaton and his heart but we need a qb that's at 100%.

And I think, that as a team leader, Studs would be able to see it's important to let Z get reps especially if he can do more than Studs right now, which I think he can.

[UNDBIZ]

2 minutes ago, shep said:

And I think, that as a team leader, Studs would be able to see it's important to let Z get reps especially if he can do more than Studs right now, which I think he can.

Players always want to play. Up to coaches to make the hard decisions. 

[Siouxphan27]

Is Rudolph listed as questionable as per usual?

[UNDBIZ]

Just now, SlowHand said:

I dont see this game on ESPN3.  Is this another Pluto game?

Big Sky games are Pluto, not espn3.

[sprig]

1 minute ago, SlowHand said:

I dont see this game on ESPN3.  Is this another Pluto game?

 

Yes, it's on the pluto guide now, 232

[Old School Guy]

4 minutes ago, shep said:

And I think, that as a team leader, Studs would be able to see it's important to let Z get reps especially if he can do more than Studs right now, which I think he can.

Players have a lot of pride and determination. Studs is a team first guy, but once its over its over. You want to play every snap possible. You see the look on his face last week when they pulled him due to injury. He was disappointed. He is a warrior.

[shep]

1 minute ago, Old School Guy said:

Players have a lot of pride and determination. Studs is a team first guy, but once its over its over. You want to play every snap possible. You see the look on his face last week when they pulled him due to injury. He was disappointed. He is a warrior.

No doubt, but from what I've seen from Z, he's the better QB right now. So I hope they don't go with a sort of life time achievement award to Studs and just default to him now. 

[geaux_sioux]

5 minutes ago, Siouxphan27 said:

Is Rudolph listed as questionable as per usual?

 

[Old School Guy]

2 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

 

That's hilarious!  Time to open and beer and cross my fingers.

[shep]

2 minutes ago, Old School Guy said:

That's hilarious!  Time to open and beer and cross my fingers.

Hey, that is a good idea. I think I'll try that too.

[BarnWinterSportsEngelstad]

14 minutes ago, shep said:

Hey, that is a good idea. I think I'll try that too.

I'll grab a beer also, already down 7

[siouxfan512]

It is worth mentioning, that with how often UND and NDSU get confused, there is still a slim chance that we make the playoffs.

[SIOUXFAN97]

I saw Demon and I think Randloph at Biolife yesterday...for a guy off the team Demon looked like he was still a footballer...since he's selling his plasma he is probably a little low on money for a new non-fb backpack and all that other stuff...including the tag with his number and last name hanging off the backpack. Did Bubba leave a possibility of him rejoining next spring?

[Siouxperfan7]

Trying to see the silver lining for a season that has so much promise but has turned into a total disaster. Yes we had injuries beyond what any thought was imagineable.  We had guys put into starting roles that were at least a year or two from being ready. 

So, does giving guys game experience before when they are freshmen and sophomores help them moving forward?  Will being thrown into roles early in their career help them be better prepared and make them better in the long run?

just trying to salvage some positives from this season!

[AJS]

I took a lot of positives out of last nights game, the final score looked lopsided, but (like most games this year) it kind of snowballed. Yesterday, it was a combination of what has to be the worst 3rd / 4th down defense in the country as far as % of getting a stop and uncharacteristically bad turnovers by Studsrud and the inability to pick up the 4th and short. You make a stop and you get that yard and it's a potential 14 point swing on two plays. As bad as the defense was, it could have easily been 28-27 UND early in the 3rd. 

Simply put, the defense will be night and day better next year, it won't be even close. The weaknesses that opponents have exploited all year won't be there with the injured players at full health. At full health, they'll be great, but even with injuries, it can't be to the level it is this year and they'll still be greatly improved. 

[UNDColorado]

Norberg was injured in game one. Is he eligible for a medical red shirt?

[geaux_sioux]

26 minutes ago, UNDColorado said:

Norberg was injured in game one. Is he eligible for a medical red shirt?

I kind of doubt it. He hadn’t been injured and missed significant time in any other year had he?

[UNDColorado]

Just now, geaux_sioux said:

I kind of doubt it. He hadn’t been injured and missed significant time in any other year had he?

I don't think so but I wasn't sure if he redshirted or played as a frosh.

[geaux_sioux]

7 minutes ago, UNDColorado said:

I don't think so but I wasn't sure if he redshirted or played as a frosh.

Redshirted.

[UNDColorado]

Just now, geaux_sioux said:

Redshirted.

Thanks, couldn't remember. Doubtful he's back then.

[UNDvince97-01]

1 hour ago, UNDColorado said:

Thanks, couldn't remember. Doubtful he's back then.

We have a better chance with Cole than we do with Norberg for medical hardship.

[geaux_sioux]

26 minutes ago, UNDvince97-01 said:

We have a better chance with Cole than we do with Norberg for medical hardship.

Think they’ll give it a try?

[Longtime fan]

3 hours ago, AJS said:

I took a lot of positives out of last nights game, the final score looked lopsided, but (like most games this year) it kind of snowballed. Yesterday, it was a combination of what has to be the worst 3rd / 4th down defense in the country as far as % of getting a stop and uncharacteristically bad turnovers by Studsrud and the inability to pick up the 4th and short. You make a stop and you get that yard and it's a potential 14 point swing on two plays. As bad as the defense was, it could have easily been 28-27 UND early in the 3rd. 

Simply put, the defense will be night and day better next year, it won't be even close. The weaknesses that opponents have exploited all year won't be there wif th the injured players at full health. At full health, they'll be great, but even with injuries, it can't be to the level it is this year and they'll still be greatly improved. 

I've said the same thing.   The run up the gut for an easy 6 yards won't happen next year for opposing offenses.  If Deion comes back healthy with Evan there are two great cbs to go along with the two talented young safeties canady and ty gaining game time experience and the biggest return is a healthy Donnell....he is the catalyst!  The D fell apart with his departure.  The true fresh D line this year have some serious talent.  Zeke could easily start alongside either Mason or Austin next year.   I truly believe next years D will be all kinds of bad ass ....if they don't sustain 15-20 injuries that is.