UNDColorado Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Spring football starts this Friday 3/3 so I figure we should get a thread going. What / who are you all specifically looking at this spring? For me, I am curious about the progress of the OL and transfer QB Zimmerman. I am truly hoping Zimmerman will be a solid backup this season and ready to guide the ship next season. 2 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Do we know if Tyus Carter will be participating in Spring Ball? Quote
ND1 Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 43 minutes ago, UNDColorado said: Spring football starts this Friday 3/3 so I figure we should get a thread going. What / who are you all specifically looking at this spring? For me, I am curious about the progress of the OL and transfer QB Zimmerman. I am truly hoping Zimmerman will be a solid backup this season and ready to guide the ship next season. Talking to one of the coaches the other day and he was impressed with Zimmerman, said he throws a very nice ball. Can't wait!! Quote
gundy1124 Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 45 minutes ago, UNDColorado said: Spring football starts this Friday 3/3 so I figure we should get a thread going. What / who are you all specifically looking at this spring? For me, I am curious about the progress of the OL and transfer QB Zimmerman. I am truly hoping Zimmerman will be a solid backup this season and ready to guide the ship next season. For sure, O-line, we have to be better this year getting a push. 3 Quote
homer Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 1 minute ago, gundy1124 said: For sure, O-line, we have to be better this year getting a push. This ^^^^^^^^^. We know what we have at nearly every other position group (LB could be debated) but if the OL plays like last year we will not be improved and could be 0-3 after our non conference schedule. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 OL, LB, and S are my question marks. For the first time in a long time, I'm not too worried about the CB spot. As long as Tyus Carter comes back 100%, whoever wins that spot opposite Harris will have truly earned it and be fully capable. Speaking of Tyus, I assume he's getting a medical redshirt for 2016? Quote
UNDColorado Posted February 28, 2017 Author Posted February 28, 2017 1 hour ago, gundy1124 said: For sure, O-line, we have to be better this year getting a push. This is an absolute must! I am hoping to see a younger guy step up. Quote
SiouxFan100 Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 I'll start out by admitting I don't know or understand. Seems like we have all sorts of Offensive Linemen. Maybe someone would be willing to explain to those of us (maybe just me) that don't understand what makes a great OL. We seem to have all sorts of size. Are some not strong enough, not experienced enough to understand the offense, not fast or quick enough?? Sorry for the elementary questions - been meaning to ask for a long time. Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 On Offense: Front guys On Defense: Deep guys Quote
geaux_sioux Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 I'm curious to see how the young LBs and OLs look. They are the keys to next year. Quote
Westside Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 I'm interested to see that "3 headed monster" at RB. Will be interesting to see how far Johannesson moves up the depth chart this spring session... Is there a new role or packages for Santiago? I know the coaches hinted during the signing day chat of Santiago playing in the slot more. Like to see how this all plays out during spring ball. Quote
UNDColorado Posted February 28, 2017 Author Posted February 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Westside said: I'm interested to see that "3 headed monster" at RB. Will be interesting to see how far Johannesson moves up the depth chart this spring session... Is there a new role or packages for Santiago? I know the coaches hinted during the signing day chat of Santiago playing in the slot more. Like to see how this all plays out during spring ball. I don't think I will be as nervous this year when Santiago returns kicks this year due to our depth at RB. 2 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 http://siouxfb.areavoices.com/2017/03/01/spring-ball-2017-defense/ Quote Not Participating: ILB Cam Hunt, ILB Dijon Murray, CB Tyus Carter, Austin Cieslak. Quote
siouxfan512 Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Interesting that Dulin will be moving to try CB. Would be awesome to see that work out, not going to hold my breath though. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Per the SFI write-up, freshman safety Tim Ryan appears to have left the team. Not really a position we can afford to lose many players at, but apparently UND/D1 football weren't for him. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 18 hours ago, Westside said: I'm interested to see that "3 headed monster" at RB. "WRONG." -- DJ Trump They are ... The New Four Horsemen. Santiago, Olivera, Gordon, and Johannesson 4 Quote
siouxfan512 Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 16 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: "WRONG." -- DJ Trump They are ... The New Four Horsemen. Santiago, Olivera, Gordon, and Johannesson If the O line can open up some room this year, we could have a ton of fun watching these guys. So much potential. Hope the coaches can get a little creative. Jeez, throw Greibel and Mckinney in the mix ... there is some scary potential. Hope to see some guys other than Toivenen and Wanzek running that reverse play, and even they did a solid job with it. 2 Quote
UND-1 Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 37 minutes ago, UNDBIZ said: Per the SFI write-up, freshman safety Tim Ryan appears to have left the team. Not really a position we can afford to lose many players at, but apparently UND/D1 football weren't for him. No worries there. 2 Quote
Hardcore Hawk Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 39 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said: If the O line can open up some room this year, we could have a ton of fun watching these guys. So much potential. Hope the coaches can get a little creative. Jeez, throw Greibel and Mckinney in the mix ... there is some scary potential. Hope to see some guys other than Toivenen and Wanzek running that reverse play, and even they did a solid job with it. Watching those guys turn a corner and chug down the field was like watching Schleusner run with the plow still very much hooked in the national title game. Maybe we get some speed guys going with the reverses Quote
Cratter Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Still pretty cool to think that UND football was rated the 7th best team in the FCS after the regular season. 3 Quote
Popular Post geaux_sioux Posted March 1, 2017 Popular Post Posted March 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, Cratter said: Still pretty cool to think that UND football was rated the 7th best team in the FCS after the regular season. Cool yes, but 6 spots too low. Lots of work to be done. 6 Quote
siouxfan512 Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Already pumped for the season, but really wish the Big Sky would put together an app that could be streamed through Roku. Can't wait for MVFC and the ESPN3 coverage. 1 Quote
ericpnelson Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 I'd be interested to see how the receivers look. It'd be pretty nice to have Mercer progress like he did throughout the season. 3 Quote
UNDColorado Posted March 1, 2017 Author Posted March 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, ericpnelson said: I'd be interested to see how the receivers look. It'd be pretty nice to have Mercer progress like he did throughout the season. I was very pleased with his progress throughout last season. He should have some help around him this season so maybe he wont attract too much extra attention from other teams. Quote
siouxfan512 Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Do we know of any more potential additions? FBS dropdowns? Juco Transfers? I believe Jojo Henderson was supposed to be on campus this weekend. Quote
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