State of UND athletics 2019-forward

[HockeyHawk]

1 hour ago, The Sicatoka said:

Jealousy over Albrecht Field is not a good look. 

Yeah, ... I said it. 

I agree that could be a big part of it. Up until the title 9 reports in the media I would suspect a lot of people didn’t even know there was a soccer team at und. 

[HockeyHawk]

35 minutes ago, jdub27 said:

Not going to pretend whether I know that is accurate or not, but is it correct that it is the only grass field? Which is what professionals prefer to play on?
What about the rest of the facilities?

I don’t know enough about the grass surface but the facility itself looks dreadful when you drive by it. As I said the high school stadiums in town are better they should play their home games there Or just eliminate soccer altogether nobody would notice. 

[Frozen4sioux]

On 4/18/2025 at 10:26 AM, HockeyHawk said:

I don’t know enough about the grass surface but the facility itself looks dreadful when you drive by it. As I said the high school stadiums in town are better they should play their home games there Or just eliminate soccer altogether nobody would notice. 

Bingo

[iramurphy]

On 4/18/2025 at 8:26 AM, HockeyHawk said:

I don’t know enough about the grass surface but the facility itself looks dreadful when you drive by it. As I said the high school stadiums in town are better they should play their home games there Or just eliminate soccer altogether nobody would notice. 

The NCAA would notice. I assume we have learned by now that Title IX investigations can get expensive and certainly do the University no good. 
Soccer continues to gain in popularity across the country and remains arguably the most popular sport around the world. 
 

I’m not sure a coach with recurring losing seasons has much to complain about when his contact isn’t renewed. My niece finished her career at Bemidji state as their career leading goal scorer and second in total points. They beat UND both years they played them. She said the Bronson field was in great shape when she played on it. Whomever was coaching should have been working with the grounds crew to maintain it. Our HS coaches do that in FB, soccer, softball and baseball. Our FB coaches used to do that when we played on campus. Unless the grounds crew blew him off, he is partially responsible. The restroom issue can be solved with the portable trailer type with running water. Artificial turf isn’t an argument that should go anywhere. 

[HockeyHawk]

32 minutes ago, iramurphy said:

The NCAA would notice. I assume we have learned by now that Title IX investigations can get expensive and certainly do the University no good. 
Soccer continues to gain in popularity across the country and remains arguably the most popular sport around the world. 
 

I’m not sure a coach with recurring losing seasons has much to complain about when his contact isn’t renewed. My niece finished her career at Bemidji state as their career leading goal scorer and second in total points. They beat UND both years they played them. She said the Bronson field was in great shape when she played on it. Whomever was coaching should have been working with the grounds crew to maintain it. Our HS coaches do that in FB, soccer, softball and baseball. Our FB coaches used to do that when we played on campus. Unless the grounds crew blew him off, he is partially responsible. The restroom issue can be solved with the portable trailer type with running water. Artificial turf isn’t an argument that should go anywhere. 

Looking at soccers records since going Division I they have had a losing record every year except one. It’s a perennially losing program. Cut the program or invest in the facility.

[iramurphy]

34 minutes ago, HockeyHawk said:

Looking at soccers records since going Division I they have had a losing record every year except one. It’s a perennially losing program. Cut the program or invest in the facility.

What is your solution to adjust numbers/money to meet Title IX requirements? 

I agree it’s important to invest in the program which includes the facility. Trees around the facility especially the north and east sides, a modest sized Stands with restrooms and proper care of the field (if and when needed) would make a nice addition. I wouldn’t put in artificial turf unless absolutely necessary. Soccer is popular enough where it’s too important for women’s athletic programs to cut it. 

[SIOUXFAN97]

On 4/18/2025 at 7:00 AM, fightingsioux4life said:

I agree with you for once. The team goes winless and he's suing on Title 9 grounds? This case is DOA.

exhibit A....a grass field!

jury screetches!

guilty!! 2.3 million dollars to the winless inept coach. (calls umd women's hockey coach and they snicker)

[jdub27]

7 hours ago, HockeyHawk said:

Looking at soccers records since going Division I they have had a losing record every year except one. It’s a perennially losing program. Cut the program or invest in the facility.

How many of the facilities UND competes in have been fully paid for by UND? 

Find some donors and they will find a way to get it done. Money has been invested and they are still fundraising for additional upgrades. 

[Frozen4sioux]

9 hours ago, iramurphy said:

What is your solution to adjust numbers/money to meet Title IX requirements? 

 

Cut men's basketball or the bigger elephant in the room..... ND doesn't need two D1-jv football teams,  especially in this new NIL era.

 

Why invest in nothing but feeder programs for the bigger schools?

[The Sicatoka]

BB is NCAA mandatory minimum.

[forksandspoons]

11 hours ago, Frozen4sioux said:

Cut men's basketball or the bigger elephant in the room..... ND doesn't need two D1-jv football teams,  especially in this new NIL era.

 

Why invest in nothing but feeder programs for the bigger schools?

“Fans” like this are the worst. Didn’t the hockey team just feed bigger schools with the best players on the team? 

[F'n Hawks]

12 hours ago, Frozen4sioux said:

Cut men's basketball or the bigger elephant in the room..... ND doesn't need two D1-jv football teams,  especially in this new NIL era.

 

Why invest in nothing but feeder programs for the bigger schools?

Please tell me you’re joking

[HoopsFan03]

3 hours ago, F'n Hawks said:

Please tell me you’re joking

He was rage baiting unfortunately 

[90siouxfan]

Not taking the bait here, but will things evolve to where an institution, especially smaller ones focus on single sports.  It will be interesting how the sports entertainment industry that colleges are engulfed in plays out...  

[HockeyHawk]

2 hours ago, 90siouxfan said:

Not taking the bait here, but will things evolve to where an institution, especially smaller ones focus on single sports.  It will be interesting how the sports entertainment industry that colleges are engulfed in plays out...  

I think at some schools the majority of focus is likely on only one or two sports especially those who only prioritize the couple they care about. 

When Chaves is gone from UND I would expect we see an upturn in performances from our teams.