On To UNC

[geaux_sioux]

23 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said:

Has Greibel even seen the field yet? I don't think I've heard his name called.

He’s been out there a bit. We open a couple of time last game. I just want to see what he can do because most of our WRs have proven to not be dynamic.

[OgieOgilthorpe]

Were there any notable injuries last week? Will we get anyone back that was out last week?

What does everyone think the coaching staff will do to correct some of these weak spots?

          How did ISU complete 15+yard passes so easily and consistently? Did that failure keep the D honest and open up the gates for their running game? It seemed like they were gaining yards at will. Thankfully the red zone D held up pretty well but something needs to change. Do they need to throttle back on the blitzing or ramp it up? Offenses are seeing weaknesses in the defense and are obviously successfully exploiting it. I think they need to disguise their overages more and need to get more creative with blitz packages.

          How can the offense mix it up a little? How can they give Kett more options to use all those weapons he has? Last week was very frustrating to watch. You see all those weapons UND has and you see how many plays they run, but by the end of the game it just seems like none of it got used! It's like their is a huge bottle neck in the play calling that keeps any explosive plays from happening. That play sheet and his mind act as a giant bottle neck...

I think the offense needs to spread do quick slants for days. As soon as those are rolling start throwing in double moves, screens and draws. Get Johnny in the slot and use him on sweeps all game long, whether he's getting the ball or not. DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT

 

[The Sicatoka]

They need to clean up the controllable mistakes.
How many times did they get inside the 20 only to go backwards.
What happened to "zero penalties" in the Washington game? 

They need to get into "play by play" mindset. 
All that matters is the next play: Execute your portion of it precisely, flawlessly. 

[Fry Bread]

I bought these at a gas station outside of Greeley. It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever eaten from Colorado 

[UND1983]

1 hour ago, OgieOgilthorpe said:

Were there any notable injuries last week? Will we get anyone back that was out last week?

What does everyone think the coaching staff will do to correct some of these weak spots?

          How did ISU complete 15+yard passes so easily and consistently? Did that failure keep the D honest and open up the gates for their running game? It seemed like they were gaining yards at will. Thankfully the red zone D held up pretty well but something needs to change. Do they need to throttle back on the blitzing or ramp it up? Offenses are seeing weaknesses in the defense and are obviously successfully exploiting it. I think they need to disguise their overages more and need to get more creative with blitz packages.

          How can the offense mix it up a little? How can they give Kett more options to use all those weapons he has? Last week was very frustrating to watch. You see all those weapons UND has and you see how many plays they run, but by the end of the game it just seems like none of it got used! It's like their is a huge bottle neck in the play calling that keeps any explosive plays from happening. That play sheet and his mind act as a giant bottle neck...

I think the offense needs to spread do quick slants for days. As soon as those are rolling start throwing in double moves, screens and draws. Get Johnny in the slot and use him on sweeps all game long, whether he's getting the ball or not. DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT

 

https://undfootball360.com/happenings/september-2018/

does not sound good for the offense anyway

[Sioux>Bison]

Kett, Izzy, Santiago?

[Longtime fan]

43 minutes ago, UND1983 said:

https://undfootball360.com/happenings/september-2018/

does not sound good for the offense anyway

One of them could be Santiago.  He missed a portion of the Idaho st game.  Groin or hammy is what it looked like. 

[Longtime fan]

12 minutes ago, Sioux>Bison said:

Kett, Izzy, Santiago?

Was it Izzy that dove for the ball over the middle and got up slowly hunched over holding his midsection?  Don’t think he returned after that. 

[UNDColorado]

Just now, Longtime fan said:

One of them could be Santiago.  He missed a portion of the Idaho st game.  Groin or hammy I is what it looked like. 

If that's the case I expect Brady & James to step up. Maybe even sprinkle in some Mckinney speed.

[Longtime fan]

9 minutes ago, UNDColorado said:

If that's the case I expect Brady & James to step up. Maybe even sprinkle in some Mckinney speed.

Und needs Santiago but if he needs rest up I like giving Cam some reps.  Talented kid. 

[UNDColorado]

Just now, Longtime fan said:

Und needs Santiago but if he needs rest up I like giving Cam some reps.  Talented kid. 

I agree but if there is a time to miss a game I guess it's now so he can rest up in the bye week and get ready for Montana. If we can't beat UNC without Santiago we have some major problems that one guy cant fix.

[geaux_sioux]

9 minutes ago, Longtime fan said:

Und needs Santiago but if he needs rest up I like giving Cam some reps.  Talented kid. 

If John is out then they should use Weah for a spell. Test him out and see what he’s got.

[jdub27]

Santiago didn't play much after he got tackled into a bench on the ISU sideline.

[Longtime fan]

55 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

If John is out then they should use Weah for a spell. Test him out and see what he’s got.

Weah looks the “part” of a football player.  I agree give him some reps to see what he’s capable of doing.  Ncaa has granted four free games to test a kid.  

[Longtime fan]

1 hour ago, UNDColorado said:

I agree but if there is a time to miss a game I guess it's now so he can rest up in the bye week and get ready for Montana. If we can't beat UNC without Santiago we have some major problems that one guy cant fix.

The thing about Santiago.... he ignites double coverage by every  team just by being on the field. This is where Rudy could/should exploit the opposing teams weakness.  Teams have an eagle eye directed to Santiago. So many ways to use #22 .....whether the ball is in his hands or not.  Every team  “bites” when it looks like he’s getting it.   

[UND Dood]

It's going to be sunny and 80 deg in Greeley tomorrow, unleash the speed guys!

 

[sioux24/7]

Any chance the redshirt rule could impact us as far as some seniors go that would look to transfer?

[The Sicatoka]

8 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said:

Any chance the redshirt rule could impact us as far as some seniors go that would look to transfer?

Wouldn't everyone face that possibility? 

[homer]

29 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said:

Any chance the redshirt rule could impact us as far as some seniors go that would look to transfer?

If they are not playing this year, well there is a reason and I doubt they would play next year.  Right, wrong or indifferent the rule allows guys that opportunity.  

[Longtime fan]

What’s the chances that und scores 30 for the first time this year against a somewhat, maybe, kinda.....competent d1 team.   Mvsu is not a competent d1 team  ....they are equivalent to naia mid level talent.... at best.   Most d1 teams drop 50 -70 pts on them.  Und struggled to get 35 against them.   Could we see 30 against a team thats 0-4 ?  I say und scores 23.  Most of those points will of course come in the first half before adjustments have been made by the opposing DC. Opposing DCs make Rudy look like a child.  Five years of offensive greatness continues ???..... and yes....... I am, and have been for 5 years, completed frustrated with the talent that is wasted in this offense!!    Santiago’s 1 td this year amplifies my frustration. Four games in and he has one td !??!?   They have played mvsu, Idaho st,  Sam and Washington.   Outside of Washington the defenses of the other three teams are equal to a class b team.  

 

Is anybody on this forum happy with the offense the last 5 years ??   If so ....state your reason.  

 

[sioux24/7]

2 hours ago, The Sicatoka said:

Wouldn't everyone face that possibility? 

Obviously.... I’m just saying we have now played 4 games, could we see someone sit out the rest of the year to use this rule. 

[shep]

Any viewing options for tomorrow? Just radio?

[F'n Hawks]

30 minutes ago, Longtime fan said:

What’s the chances that und scores 30 for the first time this year against a somewhat, maybe, kinda.....competent d1 team.   Mvsu is not a competent d1 team  ....they are equivalent to naia mid level talent.... at best.   Most d1 teams drop 50 -70 pts on them.  Und struggled to get 35 against them.   Could we see 30 against a team thats 0-4 ?  I say und scores 23.  Most of those points will of course come in the first half before adjustments have been made by the opposing DC. Opposing DCs make Rudy look like a child.  Five years of offensive greatness continues ???..... and yes....... I am, and have been for 5 years, completed frustrated with the talent that is wasted in this offense!!    Santiago’s 1 td this year amplifies my frustration. Four games in and he a td !??!?   They have played mvsu, Idaho st,  Sam and Washington.   Outside of Washington the defenses of the other three teams are equal to a class b team.  

 

Is anybody on this forum happy with the offense the last 5 years ??   If so ....state your reason.  

 

 I still don’t understand why he hired Rudolph in the first place. Was there not anybody better??? He had little success in D2 before UND

[Longtime fan]

15 minutes ago, F'n Hawks said:

 I still don’t understand why he hired Rudolph in the first place. Was there not anybody better??? He had little success in D2 before UND

Apparently not. This was it.... 

[Sioux>Bison]

6 minutes ago, Longtime fan said:

Apparently not. This was it.... 

My only theory is that his offenses were not talented enough for his complex play system. I don’t think Studs quite fit his system and I am assuming that Kett is now allowing him to expand the number of plays he can run. Or Bubba was desperate