UND-FB-FAN Posted July 5, 2018 Posted July 5, 2018 1 hour ago, SkoHawks said: So......Are we even going to try for a QB in this class or just pick up one last minute again? Doesn't seem like I've read about much interest or offers for one. Other than that and the fact I wish we had more commits at this point, I'm liking how the class is shaping up. Always nice to get some local/in-state kids, grab a couple hogs for the OL, and Riviere was a really big get for us, and if I recall correctly was one of the first players we offered. Doesn't help that UND's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach is maybe the most incompetent coach on UND's staff. Frustrating ... Quote
BobIwabuchiFan Posted July 5, 2018 Posted July 5, 2018 1 hour ago, UND-FB-FAN said: Doesn't help that UND's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach is maybe the most incompetent coach on UND's staff. Frustrating ... So why doesn't Bubba change out the coordinator? I can understand loyalty to a peer, but his loyalty to this guy could be his undoing as the head coach of the UND football team...Granted, the team needs to execute, but some of the play calling (e.g. Playoff game) was excruciating to watch. Quote
Hawkster Posted July 5, 2018 Posted July 5, 2018 22 minutes ago, BobIwabuchiFan said: So why doesn't Bubba change out the coordinator? I can understand loyalty to a peer, but his loyalty to this guy could be his undoing as the head coach of the UND football team...Granted, the team needs to execute, but some of the play calling (e.g. Playoff game) was excruciating to watch. If we knew that then we could fix the problem. It almost seems as if Bubba keeps Rudy around so he has a scapegoat to blame when things go bad. I'm really starting to believe it. 1 Quote
SkoHawks Posted July 5, 2018 Posted July 5, 2018 Fair points above....but at least someone in the coaching staff has to have realized how bad it is for our program to not recruit QBs regularly...had to waste Studrud's first year, and then didn't seem to have any depth behind him when he got injured. The school to the south seems to recruit highly touted QB's in every class, knowing the value of quality depth at the position. I realize we probably aren't going to land a highly touted QB every year with our system, but I haven't even seen many offers for some either, at least this year. Can't get any if you don't try. Disclaimer: I will give credit to the staff for getting more transfer QBs in, our depth at QB is probably the best it's been with this coaching staff, but still we should be recruiting one quality QB and one RB every year, then we really only need to hit on them every 2-4 years. Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted July 5, 2018 Posted July 5, 2018 18 hours ago, SkoHawks said: Fair points above....but at least someone in the coaching staff has to have realized how bad it is for our program to not recruit QBs regularly...had to waste Studrud's first year, and then didn't seem to have any depth behind him when he got injured. The school to the south seems to recruit highly touted QB's in every class, knowing the value of quality depth at the position. I realize we probably aren't going to land a highly touted QB every year with our system, but I haven't even seen many offers for some either, at least this year. Can't get any if you don't try. Disclaimer: I will give credit to the staff for getting more transfer QBs in, our depth at QB is probably the best it's been with this coaching staff, but still we should be recruiting one quality QB and one RB every year, then we really only need to hit on them every 2-4 years. The issue is that, in addition to not recruiting the position, the QB position is also not utilized correctly. The offense that Rudolph runs is very limiting to the quarterback position. It is run orientated, does not utilize a lot of spread formations or intermittent up tempo, doesn't have a screen game, and perhaps over emphasizes the quarterback run. All aspects that should have been played around with, especially last season. North Dakota State, in addition to also having an offensive line that can run block, caters to their quarterbacks through playcalling. Don't get me wrong, the talent of their quarterbacks has also been really good. Jenson, Wentz, and now Stick are all very good quarterbacks. UND needs to be looking out for that type of talent; even if you want to be a tough minded, physical team, you have to have a competent quarterback. 1 Quote
bison73 Posted July 6, 2018 Posted July 6, 2018 On 7/4/2018 at 3:12 PM, North Dakota said: Bubba figured he would go there anyway so why bother. On 7/4/2018 at 2:32 PM, Hawkster said: I can't find anything that we even offered him. ? ? ? On 7/4/2018 at 3:12 PM, North Dakota said: Bubba figured he would go there anyway so why bother. You really think so? Quote
UND-1 Posted July 6, 2018 Posted July 6, 2018 17 minutes ago, bison73 said: You really think so? How much did Bubba offer? Quote
Nodak78 Posted July 6, 2018 Posted July 6, 2018 https://bismarcktribune.com/sports/football/und-made-decision-easy-for-thorsness/article_07258be5-51f7-5b47-a843-ad853d7933b1.html Nice article on Thorsness. Quote
Bison Dan Posted July 6, 2018 Posted July 6, 2018 9 hours ago, UND-1 said: How much did Bubba offer? Your right, bubba is killing it. Keep up the good work! Quote
Popular Post UND-1 Posted July 6, 2018 Popular Post Posted July 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Bison Dan said: Your right, bubba is killing it. Keep up the good work! #simpledan 1 5 Quote
UND1983 Posted July 14, 2018 Posted July 14, 2018 3 hours ago, UNDBIZ said: Another athlete who can play multiple positions. Like! Quote
homer Posted July 14, 2018 Posted July 14, 2018 3 hours ago, UNDBIZ said: Did I read correctly where gopherhole has him ranked as one of the top LBs in Minnesota? 3 Quote
geaux_sioux Posted July 14, 2018 Posted July 14, 2018 11 hours ago, homer said: Did I read correctly where gopherhole has him ranked as one of the top LBs in Minnesota? The top 2 Quote
nd1sufan Posted July 14, 2018 Posted July 14, 2018 57 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said: The top Must be a bad year for LB's in MN. If you believe Gopherhole, there is exactly one D1 offer for LB's in the State of MN this year, and that is the one from UND to Navratil. Quote
homer Posted July 14, 2018 Posted July 14, 2018 23 minutes ago, nd1sufan said: Must be a bad year for LB's in MN. If you believe Gopherhole, there is exactly one D1 offer for LB's in the State of MN this year, and that is the one from UND to Navratil. So how many D1 offers are there for LBs in MN? Quote
geaux_sioux Posted July 14, 2018 Posted July 14, 2018 26 minutes ago, nd1sufan said: Must be a bad year for LB's in MN. If you believe Gopherhole, there is exactly one D1 offer for LB's in the State of MN this year, and that is the one from UND to Navratil. Yup Quote
UND Fan Posted July 14, 2018 Posted July 14, 2018 1 hour ago, homer said: So how many D1 offers are there for LBs in MN? Wow - I guess it is a weak year for MN LBs. Payton Shafer was recruited by (and has verballed to) SDSU as a LB but he could also play safety. I can't find any other offers. Quote
ND1 Posted July 17, 2018 Posted July 17, 2018 UND football just landed its seventh commitment (third in-state) for the 2019 recruiting class. Luke Lennon, a 6-5, 210 TE from West Fargo and the nephew of legendary UND coach Dale Lennon, has verballed to the Fighting Hawks. 3 Quote
geaux_sioux Posted July 17, 2018 Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, UNDBIZ said: See you in 50lbs Mr Lennon. Quote
Siouxperman8 Posted July 18, 2018 Posted July 18, 2018 2 hours ago, ND1 said: UND football just landed its seventh commitment (third in-state) for the 2019 recruiting class. Luke Lennon, a 6-5, 210 TE from West Fargo and the nephew of legendary UND coach Dale Lennon, has verballed to the Fighting Hawks. Is Don his father? Quote
VMeister Posted July 18, 2018 Posted July 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Siouxperman8 said: Is Don his father? I believe so. Quote
Hammersmith Posted July 18, 2018 Posted July 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Siouxperman8 said: Is Don his father? Yes. Parents are Don and Donita. Both former VCSU athletes. Really nice kid(though it's been about three years since I spent time around him). Quote
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