Who would UND hire?

[iramurphy]

32 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

We’ll see if the facilities win the games. Didn’t happen in 2024, that’s for d*mn sure. Coaches and players (student-athletes) are more important in my opinion. Also, fans won’t show up to the Alerus Center or travel to the away games because there are nice facilities on campus, but rather will do so because THE TEAM is doing well and making supporters proud. 

My prediction for 2025 is a 6-6 season and again no playoffs. Diehard supporters will hope for the best, but expect the worst given reality of the situation. The expectations are too low. Just want to make the playoffs are the expectations I guess (per Bubba in press conference today) with no championships, and it shows. Expectations and mindset go a long way, and Bubba Schweigert has voided the program and University of potential greatness. 

No one said facilities win games. I responded to  a question about Armacost supporting athletics. The University Admin/Alumni/Fans/Supporters have provided the facilities and resources to be a successful FB program.  
 

I know what Bubba said at the press conference but I’ve never heard the president, nor the AD vocalizing limiting our expectations to making the playoffs. We can talk about expectations all we want but until we improve recruiting, retention, and performance on the field, we will struggle to meet even limited expectations. 
 

I’m not sure anyone can predict next years chances until we know for sure who will be coaching, who we lose or gain in the portal, and what happens to our committed recruits regardless of who the head coach is. 
 

[gfhockey]

https://footballscoop.com/news/sources-staff-changes-coming-at-indiana-state
 

indiana st moving quikc

[UND-FB-FAN]

41 minutes ago, iramurphy said:

No one said facilities win games. I responded to  a question about Armacost supporting athletics. The University Admin/Alumni/Fans/Supporters have provided the facilities and resources to be a successful FB program.  
 

I know what Bubba said at the press conference but I’ve never heard the president, nor the AD vocalizing limiting our expectations to making the playoffs. We can talk about expectations all we want but until we improve recruiting, retention, and performance on the field, we will struggle to meet even limited expectations. 
 

I’m not sure anyone can predict next years chances until we know for sure who will be coaching, who we lose or gain in the portal, and what happens to our committed recruits regardless of who the head coach is. 
 

When asked about UND leadership (President and AD) and their opinion on athletics, you mentioned;

“He understands the benefits of intercollegiate athletic as well as the challenges. He wants our programs to be successful and sees how it can bring alumni and other supporters to campus and alumni gatherings at athletic events. “

And then you mentioned facilities as the change, but the results in competition are the ultimate metric per the masses, as for attendance of games, not facilities on campus. And excellence via results has been evasive. It’s okay to be critical, as constructive criticism is far more beneficial than justifying all decisions made.  
 

Expectations matter. There’s a trickle down effect to everyone. It starts from the top. High expectations lead to better recruiting, and a standard to make the correct decisions during the game, and to put in the work during the week (as failing to prepare is preparing to fail). Right now, there are no lofty expectations and as such there is no accountability. Also, not surprisingly, no championship results. And yes that goes along with a lack of championship recruiting and development. 
 

And if Bubba’s expectations (make playoffs) don’t align with the expectations of Chaves and Armacost (supposedly per you to perhaps do more), then why did Chaves extend Schweigert? That’s essentially an endorsement of philosophy.

Lastly, it’s easy to predict, @iramurphy. Use the past to predict the future. Schweigert has adequate sample size. C’mon, man, you’re trying to hard. The University let down UND football alumni, supporters, and others today, although argument could be made it was a year ago when they extended the decrepit current head coach. There’s behind closed doors endorsements going on that are blatantly senile and corrupt, but I’ll leave it at that. It’s preposterous to make such accusations, I know, I know, but where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire. 

[iramurphy]

I was stating evidence as to positive changes under Armacost with regards to his support for athletics. The  facilities and resources are there for the program to be successful. The coaches and players need to make that happen. I’ve said before I didn’t support the extension and I didn’t support the initial hire. I support the program and the University. There is nothing I can do about the present coaching dilemma including trying to explain or justify the extension. 
 

The accusation of endorsements, senility and corruption are serious. If you have proof, PM me.  I will be happy to go with you to the president so you may enlighten him. Otherwise please don’t do that kind of crap. 
 

 

[gfhockey]

What are the accusations being thrown around

 

i can say for one uncle Andy wouldn’t stand for it

 

hes so good und alumni gunna give him a $450k bonus

[Siouxperfan7]

I want a coach with zero ties to UND or North Dakota.  I want someone who knows how to recruit, who knows how to motivate and inspire your athletes, but most importantly someone who knows how to WIN!!  Need to stop bringing coaches in who "know the culture" at UND. Well you know what, that culture has been underachieving for far too long.  This program, its fans, and the payers and future commits deserve better.  The next football coach hire may be the most important coaching hire in school history.  Make a good one, and it changes the trajectory of this program back to WINNING.  Winning games consistently against the other Dakota schools.  Winning on the road.  Winning Conference Championships.  Winning in the playoffs.  Winning National Championships.    That is what this program desperately needs.  Sooner rather than later.

(Is that too much to ask? )