Midwestern Hawk Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 https://millersports.areavoices.com/2018/01/30/und-2018-position-by-position-linebackers/ Hopefully the Gopher transfer can be a player for us this fall.....is it August yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 If the first 4 in the article play a lot, it will be incredible improvement. Not sold on Lawrence and Palmborg on the weak side as I like Turner better, but to have them all would be great. Also like to see what a Cam Hunt can do after a year of weights and knowledge of the D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Predictions on qb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 Ketteringham, Z Boltmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkster Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 27 minutes ago, shep said: Ketteringham, Z Boltmann So, based on those three we are forgoing a QB in this years class? I can't believe there are any top notch QB's left out there that are uncommitted. My hope is that this doesn't come back to bite us if, that is indeed the strategy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hoping rudy can use ketteringgham and sling not around to open it up for thunder and lightning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Last semester FB sure wasn't what was expected, after so much hype last summer. If Rudy can call good games next semester, we will be vastly improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestern Hawk Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 11 hours ago, shep said: If the first 4 in the article play a lot, it will be incredible improvement. Not sold on Lawrence and Palmborg on the weak side as I like Turner better, but to have them all would be great. Also like to see what a Cam Hunt can do after a year of weights and knowledge of the D. Should be pretty solid two-deep at lb with a bunch more size and athleticism in the middle. Should change the flow of the game a bunch if we can stop the run again and get to the qb consistently when blitzing. Anyone know if Rodgers is 100% recovered? From the article it sounds as though Larson is recovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Midwestern Hawk said: Should be pretty solid two-deep at lb with a bunch more size and athleticism in the middle. Should change the flow of the game a bunch if we can stop the run again and get to the qb consistently when blitzing. Anyone know if Rodgers is 100% recovered? From the article it sounds as though Larson is recovered. Not sure if this answers it about Rodgers, but I saw a Twitter post in which a group of UND players won an intramural BB league. Rodgers was in that pic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, shep said: Not sure if this answers it about Rodgers, but I saw a Twitter post in which a group of UND players won an intramural BB league. Rodgers was in that pic. I was told by a member of the coaching staff over the weekend that Rodgers was still healing up - but he might have been healthy enough to play some BB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJS Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 16 hours ago, Midwestern Hawk said: https://millersports.areavoices.com/2018/01/30/und-2018-position-by-position-linebackers/ Hopefully the Gopher transfer can be a player for us this fall.....is it August yet? "Maybe the best news? My predictive two-deep at inside linebacker features four players who played a total of eight games for UND a year ago. Maybe that sounds strange as a positive, but I think it is considering the results." Miller isn't breaking any news, but this is why I'm extremely optimistic that defensively, last year will be an abnormal blip for UND's defense. Thinking back to games like USD / Montana State where they could run up the middle at will. That won't happen this year. Rankings are obviously subjective, but on a 1-10 scale (10 being the best), what's everyone's rankings for this team defensively: 2016: 7 2017: 3 2018: 7 Does anyone think they'll be back to how they were in 2016? Slightly worse? Slightly better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoSiouxFan Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 31 minutes ago, AJS said: "Maybe the best news? My predictive two-deep at inside linebacker features four players who played a total of eight games for UND a year ago. Maybe that sounds strange as a positive, but I think it is considering the results." Miller isn't breaking any news, but this is why I'm extremely optimistic that defensively, last year will be an abnormal blip for UND's defense. Thinking back to games like USD / Montana State where they could run up the middle at will. That won't happen this year. Rankings are obviously subjective, but on a 1-10 scale (10 being the best), what's everyone's rankings for this team defensively: 2016: 7 2017: 3 2018: 7 Does anyone think they'll be back to how they were in 2016? Slightly worse? Slightly better? 2018: 8 LB corp much better and much deeper. Experienced DL with potentially excellent depth. Harris hopefully back in the secondary, but either way, much greater depth in the secondary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestern Hawk Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 39 minutes ago, AJS said: "Maybe the best news? My predictive two-deep at inside linebacker features four players who played a total of eight games for UND a year ago. Maybe that sounds strange as a positive, but I think it is considering the results." Miller isn't breaking any news, but this is why I'm extremely optimistic that defensively, last year will be an abnormal blip for UND's defense. Thinking back to games like USD / Montana State where they could run up the middle at will. That won't happen this year. Rankings are obviously subjective, but on a 1-10 scale (10 being the best), what's everyone's rankings for this team defensively: 2016: 7 2017: 3 2018: 7 Does anyone think they'll be back to how they were in 2016? Slightly worse? Slightly better? Depth and experience will be plus for us this year in places other than the DL. I am saying 7 with potential for a 9 if Harris is 100% and the ILB can stop the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Similar to 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 We need more Labat type OLBs. He could actually set an edge and beat a blocker with more than speed. Too many smallish guys right now. Haas needs to be the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundy1124 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, AJS said: "Maybe the best news? My predictive two-deep at inside linebacker features four players who played a total of eight games for UND a year ago. Maybe that sounds strange as a positive, but I think it is considering the results." Miller isn't breaking any news, but this is why I'm extremely optimistic that defensively, last year will be an abnormal blip for UND's defense. Thinking back to games like USD / Montana State where they could run up the middle at will. That won't happen this year. Rankings are obviously subjective, but on a 1-10 scale (10 being the best), what's everyone's rankings for this team defensively: 2016: 7 2017: 3 2018: 7 Does anyone think they'll be back to how they were in 2016? Slightly worse? Slightly better? If we stop the run, teams will torch us in the air. All I see right now in the secondary is injuries and inexperience at safety. I predict a 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I looked at the schedule and it appears we actually have a mid season bye after the 9/29 game at UNC. Holy S$!t it's a miracle! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDMOORHEAD Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 24 minutes ago, gundy1124 said: If we stop the run, teams will torch us in the air. All I see right now in the secondary is injuries and inexperience at safety. I predict a 5. In a scenario where everyone is healthy is safety the biggest concern on D? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 20 minutes ago, UNDColorado said: I looked at the schedule and it appears we actually have a mid season bye after the 9/29 game at UNC. Holy S$!t it's a miracle! That's fake news, there is no way UND has a reasonable bye week next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Off topic and also not sure if this has been addressed here yet, but what is UND's official classification in regards to the Big Sky in football for the next 2 years? We are playing a conference schedule, but can't win the autobid for winning the Big Sky. Can we claim a Big Sky Championship if we go say 8-0 in "conference games"? So we count as conference games for our opponents? Also, are we considered a Big Sky team or are we technically an independent for 2 years. Just wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodak78 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said: Off topic and also not sure if this has been addressed here yet, but what is UND's official classification in regards to the Big Sky in football for the next 2 years? We are playing a conference schedule, but can't win the autobid for winning the Big Sky. Can we claim a Big Sky Championship if we go say 8-0 in "conference games"? So we count as conference games for our opponents? Also, are we considered a Big Sky team or are we technically an independent for 2 years. Just wondering. I we are independent so can't claim a championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGSIOUX Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Will John be unable to become the first ever 4 time big sky all 1st team selection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundy1124 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 59 minutes ago, UNDMOORHEAD said: In a scenario where everyone is healthy is safety the biggest concern on D? That's my take, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFan100 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I was under the impression that our Defensive Line also didn't perform as well as expected last year. We all know the LBs situation. Wasn't there a cumulative effect of under performing DL along with all the injuries to our LBs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestern Hawk Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Just now, SiouxFan100 said: I was under the impression that our Defensive Line also didn't perform as well as expected last year. We all know the LBs situation. Wasn't there a cumulative effect of under performing DL along with all the injuries to our LBs? If you can't stop the run, it has a huge cumulative effect on the whole defense. The problems at ILB also affected the passing game, we couldn't get home on blitzes. DB's can look great if the QB is constantly running for his life and getting tagged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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