UND-FB-FAN Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/4242753-miller-emotions-aside-unds-remaining-programs-are-better-position#.WNxlKueKl6k.twitter Quote A key piece of Wednesday's news was that UND didn't just cut the $1.3 million from its budget as requested from President Mark Kennedy, the total cut was estimated at $2.5 million. Quote Maybe some of the deeper-than-required cut goes to pay a men's basketball coach that was the lowest paid in the entire NCAA Tournament field. Any priorities within the UND football program that the UND athletic department might eventually identify to improve with the savings? I suspect reinvestment into other women's sports will be the initial focus (Title IX consideration and competitive equity), but after that I would suspect the men's basketball and football programs could use a much-needed competitive boost in coaching salaries and/or equipment, especially since they are both coming off record seasons. Discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Irish Posted March 31, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2017 2 hours ago, UND-FB-FAN said: http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/4242753-miller-emotions-aside-unds-remaining-programs-are-better-position#.WNxlKueKl6k.twitter Any priorities within the UND football program that the UND athletic department might eventually identify to improve with the savings? I suspect reinvestment into other women's sports will be the initial focus (Title IX consideration and competitive equity), but after that I would suspect the men's basketball and football programs could use a much-needed competitive boost in coaching salaries and/or equipment, especially since they are both coming off record seasons. Discuss. How about investing in an offense that doesn't run that double reverse? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 7 hours ago, Irish said: How about investing in an offense that doesn't run that double reverse? Need to run more fake blast with a backside George reverse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 As for women's sports, I would love to see an aggressive move on volleyball. The Midwest is a great recruiting area for volleyball players, and I am convinced that UND could take volleyball to a top 50 RPI with regular NCAA tournament appearances and wins. For men's sports, it's obvious and well-documented (and well-discussed) that men's basketball needs a major upgrade. With the highest potential visibility that could be achieved at our university (March Madness), the possibilities are limitless. Take a look at schools like Butler and Gonzaga, who were virtually unknowns 20 years ago. Not saying we're gonna be in the Final Four 20 years from now, but by then if we don't have some NCAA tournament wins, I would be disappointed. Football seems to be on the right track, though losing a guy like Kevin Maurice tells me that work needs to be there too. Excited for things to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundy1124 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, Dustin said: As for women's sports, I would love to see an aggressive move on volleyball. The Midwest is a great recruiting area for volleyball players, and I am convinced that UND could take volleyball to a top 50 RPI with regular NCAA tournament appearances and wins. For men's sports, it's obvious and well-documented (and well-discussed) that men's basketball needs a major upgrade. With the highest potential visibility that could be achieved at our university (March Madness), the possibilities are limitless. Take a look at schools like Butler and Gonzaga, who were virtually unknowns 20 years ago. Not saying we're gonna be in the Final Four 20 years from now, but by then if we don't have some NCAA tournament wins, I would be disappointed. Football seems to be on the right track, though losing a guy like Kevin Maurice tells me that work needs to be there too. Excited for things to come! It is wrong to interpret his move in that way. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, gundy1124 said: It is wrong to interpret his move in that way. Didn't he take the same position at Eastern Washington? I can't help but think a higher investment in Bubba's staff would have made that decision at least a little bit harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, Dustin said: Didn't he take the same position at Eastern Washington? I can't help but think a higher investment in Bubba's staff would have made that decision at least a little bit harder. It is wise to take Gundys word on such matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1983 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dustin said: Didn't he take the same position at Eastern Washington? I can't help but think a higher investment in Bubba's staff would have made that decision at least a little bit harder. Not everything is about "career". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Not saying you guys are wrong, but then why did he take the EWU position if it wasn't for his career? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 gundy: Are you teaching the rare, mystical algorithmic topic of addition by subtraction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Hockey could use some new skate dryers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said: Hockey could use some new skate dryers. Really? Store away the ones from the one locker room until they're needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 22 minutes ago, Dustin said: Not saying you guys are wrong, but then why did he take the EWU position if it wasn't for his career? Life happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Maybe build a new #hockeyonly apartment building attached to the Ralph so players have easier access to ice. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Just now, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said: Maybe build a new #hockeyonly apartment building attached to the Ralph so players have easier access to ice. Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnboyND7 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 16 minutes ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said: Maybe build a new #hockeyonly apartment building attached to the Ralph so players have easier access to ice. Pretty crazy that schools are doing stuff like that nowadays. Pretty sad deal. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundy1124 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 1 hour ago, The Sicatoka said: gundy: Are you teaching the rare, mystical algorithmic topic of addition by subtraction? 1 hour ago, Dustin said: Not saying you guys are wrong, but then why did he take the EWU position if it wasn't for his career? It was a pleasure getting to know Coach Maurice and I hope to stay in touch with him down the road. I am just saying this wan't an apples to apples decision for him based on football only. He's a good guy, but I know the staff will adjust accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 53 minutes ago, gundy1124 said: It was a pleasure getting to know Coach Maurice and I hope to stay in touch with him down the road. I am just saying this wan't an apples to apples decision for him based on football only. He's a good guy, but I know the staff will adjust accordingly. 1 hour ago, geaux_sioux said: Life happens. Thanks for the insight. Still can't hurt to pay assistants more, though, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 7 minutes ago, Dustin said: Thanks for the insight. Still can't hurt to pay assistants more, though, right? Absolutely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Siouxperman8 Posted March 31, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2017 Got a note from Bubba a few days ago that we have sold 475 new season tickets since last year. That's a nice number for this time of year. Any extra butts in the seats means extra $$. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I had heard that losing Maurice wasn't quite as big of a loss as the public may have perceived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 36 minutes ago, Siouxperman8 said: Got a note from Bubba a few days ago that we have sold 475 new season tickets since last year. That's a nice number for this time of year. Any extra butts in the seats means extra $$. #buttbybutt More supporters the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Not to be too much of a wet blanket, but, honestly, based on the GFH story yesterday there's work to be done in a couple other places first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 7 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Not to be too much of a wet blanket, but, honestly, based on the GFH story yesterday there's work to be done in a couple other places first. Yes there is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 4 hours ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said: Maybe build a new #hockeyonly apartment building attached to the Ralph so players have easier access to ice. Oddly, I've also had that thought. I'm surprised there isn't a massive attached luxury building for them there yet. They already have their own on demand chef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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