bincitysioux Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 It has now been 10 seasons since North Dakota became a Divsion I program. I thought putting together a "team" from the last 10 years of the DI era at UND would be a fitting off-season topic. Just a few guys off the top of my mind that have stood out............ OFFENSE: Braden Hanson Greg Hardin Keny Gollady John Santiago Brady Olivera Josh Murray Jake Miller Defense: Deion Harris Dominique Hawins Donovan Alexander Cole Reyes Alex Tillman Dan Hendrickson Will Ratelle Ross Brenneman Garrison Goodman Dayo Idowu Special Teams: Brandon Hellevang Zeb Miller I know I am missing several outstanding Offensive & Defensive Lineman. Help me remember! Quote
darell1976 Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, bincitysioux said: It has now been 10 seasons since North Dakota became a Divsion I program. I thought putting together a "team" from the last 10 years of the DI era at UND would be a fitting off-season topic. Just a few guys off the top of my mind that have stood out............ OFFENSE: Braden Hanson Greg Hardin Keny Gollady John Santiago Brady Olivera Josh Murray Jake Miller Defense: Deion Harris Dominique Hawins Donovan Alexander Cole Reyes Alex Tillman Dan Hendrickson Will Ratelle Ross Brenneman Garrison Goodman Dayo Idowu Special Teams: Brandon Hellevang Zeb Miller I know I am missing several outstanding Offensive & Defensive Lineman. Help me remember! Too bad our most outstanding QB only played one season. We need 4 years from someone like him. That 600+ yard game against Montana was awesome to witness. Plus beating them was the cherry on top. Quote
forksandspoons Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 8 hours ago, bincitysioux said: It has now been 10 seasons since North Dakota became a Divsion I program. I thought putting together a "team" from the last 10 years of the DI era at UND would be a fitting off-season topic. Just a few guys off the top of my mind that have stood out............ OFFENSE: Braden Hanson Greg Hardin Keny Gollady John Santiago Brady Olivera Josh Murray Jake Miller Defense: Deion Harris Dominique Hawins Donovan Alexander Cole Reyes Alex Tillman Dan Hendrickson Will Ratelle Ross Brenneman Garrison Goodman Dayo Idowu Special Teams: Brandon Hellevang Zeb Miller I know I am missing several outstanding Offensive & Defensive Lineman. Help me remember! You can add Broc Bellmore under special teams as he was a kick-blocking machine 4 Quote
UNDvince97-01 Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 12 hours ago, bincitysioux said: It has now been 10 seasons since North Dakota became a Divsion I program. I thought putting together a "team" from the last 10 years of the DI era at UND would be a fitting off-season topic. Just a few guys off the top of my mind that have stood out............ OFFENSE: Braden Hanson Greg Hardin Keny Gollady John Santiago Brady Olivera Josh Murray Jake Miller Defense: Deion Harris Dominique Hawins Donovan Alexander Cole Reyes Alex Tillman Dan Hendrickson Will Ratelle Ross Brenneman Garrison Goodman Dayo Idowu Special Teams: Brandon Hellevang Zeb Miller I know I am missing several outstanding Offensive & Defensive Lineman. Help me remember! Donovan Alexander finished in 2007. UND's first season of official Division 1 Football was 2008. Quote
gundy1124 Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 13 hours ago, bincitysioux said: It has now been 10 seasons since North Dakota became a Divsion I program. I thought putting together a "team" from the last 10 years of the DI era at UND would be a fitting off-season topic. Just a few guys off the top of my mind that have stood out............ OFFENSE: Braden Hanson Greg Hardin Keny Gollady John Santiago Brady Olivera Josh Murray Jake Miller Defense: Deion Harris Dominique Hawins Donovan Alexander Cole Reyes Alex Tillman Dan Hendrickson Will Ratelle Ross Brenneman Garrison Goodman Dayo Idowu Special Teams: Brandon Hellevang Zeb Miller I know I am missing several outstanding Offensive & Defensive Lineman. Help me remember! 22 Will Ratelle's. No punter needed, go for 2 every time. 3 Quote
Hawkster Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 18 hours ago, darell1976 said: Too bad our most outstanding QB only played one season. We need 4 years from someone like him. That 600+ yard game against Montana was awesome to witness. Plus beating them was the cherry on top. Equally as bad is the fact that Kenny Golladay was only here one year. I just cringe when I think about what could have been. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 47 minutes ago, TRex said: Equally as bad is the fact that Kenny Golladay was only here one year. I just cringe when I think about what could have been. We did get Golladay for 2 years, but your point still stands. Quote
Sioux94 Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 Maybe we just need to bring Mussman in as our recruiting coordinator. And yes I am kidding....apparently emojis in my posts won't post while in Mexico for some reason, couldn't put a laughing face. Quote
darell1976 Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 15 minutes ago, Sioux94 said: Maybe we just need to bring Mussman in as our recruiting coordinator. And yes I am kidding....apparently emojis in my posts won't post while in Mexico for some reason, couldn't put a laughing face. Muss was good at getting offensive weapons. Quote
dmksioux Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 To start the O-linemen, how about Michael Coe? He only played for a year though...I believe. Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 No to Muss (which I realize is a joke) ... But the checkbook does need to open up and UND football needs to reach outside when necessary (i.e. hire in some new blood when things don't get done with Minot State grads, etc). Quote
geaux_sioux Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said: No to Muss (which I realize is a joke) ... But the checkbook does need to open up and UND football needs to reach outside when necessary (i.e. hire in some new blood when things don't get done with Minot State grads, etc). If we really really want to win we need to hire some NDSU guys. They know how to win and how to run an FCS program. Sucks but it’s true. The all time “Michigan Man” Bo Schembechler was a Buckeye assistant twice. Quote
shep Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 7 hours ago, geaux_sioux said: If we really really want to win we need to hire some NDSU guys. They know how to win and how to run an FCS program. Sucks but it’s true. The all time “Michigan Man” Bo Schembechler was a Buckeye assistant twice. I don't disagree, but if that happens, it would be as a Head Coach. I just don't think an assistant at SU is coming here unless it's to be HC. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, shep said: I don't disagree, but if that happens, it would be as a Head Coach. I just don't think an assistant at SU is coming here unless it's to be HC. Position coach would move to be OC. Grad assistant would move to be position coach. Quote
Hawkster Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 18 hours ago, geaux_sioux said: If we really really want to win we need to hire some NDSU guys. They know how to win and how to run an FCS program. Sucks but it’s true. The all time “Michigan Man” Bo Schembechler was a Buckeye assistant twice. Five years ago we said the same thing about Bubba being our savior. It's not just about the people you hire, it's more about the program, but I don't have the answers either. Remember NDSU lost most of their coaches and they still kept on winning. 1 Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 1 hour ago, TRex said: It's not just about the people you hire, it's more about the program There's no question this is true. UND football has been relatively strapped for cash during DI era and that continues to be the case. At the very best, UND football will be #2 on campus in Grand Forks (whereas most successful DI college football programs in the country are #1 on campus, such as NDSU), and considering the current state budget situation, UND football likely won't be reaching ideal funding anytime soon. The coaching salary pool remains limited despite what I would call modest improvements over the past 5 years (potentially contributing to the lack of what some would call necessary new hires) and the lack of a HPC phase II is also very troubling. Quote
gundy1124 Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 20 hours ago, geaux_sioux said: If we really really want to win we need to hire some NDSU guys. They know how to win and how to run an FCS program. Sucks but it’s true. The all time “Michigan Man” Bo Schembechler was a Buckeye assistant twice. Ick, but you are probably on to something, should be an option in the future. Woody Hayes, refusing to gas up car in Michigan, classic!! Quote
geaux_sioux Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 1 hour ago, gundy1124 said: Ick, but you are probably on to something, should be an option in the future. Woody Hayes, refusing to gas up car in Michigan, classic!! It doesn’t feel right even typing it.... but I think it’s true. Getting a guy like Grant Olson would be huge. Hell, maybe even just try and get Hedberg back. Quote
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