GoHawks Posted February 15, 2021 Posted February 15, 2021 First game is finally here! What's everyone predictions on this game? Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted February 15, 2021 Posted February 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, GoHawks said: First game is finally here! What's everyone predictions on this game? We run up the middle on the first play Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted February 15, 2021 Posted February 15, 2021 39 minutes ago, Nodak78 said: Tommy is starting QB. did anyone say who is backup? Quote
Nodak78 Posted February 15, 2021 Posted February 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said: did anyone say who is backup? I don't know. Danny said Tommy is starting. We should have 2 deep in a day or 2. 1 Quote
MoSiouxFan Posted February 15, 2021 Posted February 15, 2021 21 minutes ago, Nodak78 said: I don't know. Danny said Tommy is starting. We should have 2 deep in a day or 2. I think that it normally comes out with the game notes. Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted February 15, 2021 Posted February 15, 2021 Okay, a serious one Too many questions for me to confidently pick UND right now. Would it surprise me to see them win? No SIU 27-20 Hope I am wrong Quote
Sioux94 Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Kab said: We punt on 4th and 1 from their 40 Last year we probably have to throw it on 4th and 1, hopefully it's a much different story this year and we get a consistent push. Quote
Sioux94 Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 It will be interesting to see what the energy level will be in the Alerus on Saturday. Hopefully we make some big plays early to get things going. Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 14 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said: did anyone say who is backup? I assume Vaughn. Quote
UNDColorado Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 With football at noon and hockey in the early evening, I predict it will be a long but fun day. Pace yourselves 3 Quote
siouxfan512 Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, UNDColorado said: With football at noon and hockey in the early evening, I predict it will be a long but fun day. Pace yourselves 7am hockey with my rookie mite too, it'll be a very long but fun day. 1 1 Quote
GoHawks Posted February 16, 2021 Author Posted February 16, 2021 SIU Football | North Dakota stranger to MVFC, but not to league teams | Salukimania | thesouthern.com Quote
Popular Post Wilbur Posted February 16, 2021 Popular Post Posted February 16, 2021 I predict my wife throwing a fit when she finds out there is football on on a Saturday afternoon in February...... Hawks 30.....Sloookis......27 1 4 Quote
Nodak78 Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 I don't have a score but hawks win. Offense will surprise. Quote
Sioux94 Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 I think the game is a bit of a toss up, I could see it going either way......so why not say it goes UND's way........UND 27 SIU 24. Quote
UNDColorado Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 33 minutes ago, Nodak78 said: I don't have a score but hawks win. Offense will surprise. Same here. I really like what Freund has done and hopefully a much improved OL will allow for a solid run game. 2 Quote
SiouxFan100 Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 Wow I think we should be decent this year. We can admit now that the valley is a tough league. I look forward to a better UND team with being solid at almost all positions. As with everyone, the question is will our inexperienced qbs be successful. As far as our competition it is hard to know makes for an interesting and fun spring Quote
Mama Sue Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 A win...strong front lines both sides of the ball... a few sacks... RB and WR shine... I don’t ask for much 1 Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 Be a new experience playing season opener in February. Lot of mistakes on both sides in this game. 2nd half will be a better game, last team to score wins. Big game for UND as first game in the Valley, throw in a 5 month delay. Quote
CMSioux Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 Mangy dogs had an easy schedule in 2019 and still got left out of playoffs. They have talent but UND should prevail at home. Mistakes will decide it. UND 23 SIU 20 Quote
siouxfan512 Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 Is it Saturday yet?!?! Clearly I'm excited to watch some football because I'm getting distracted from work. Ultimately we all want a W, but I would love to see more of a statement game. Not a blowout, but a game we we can win TOP and turnovers, and just look the part. Surprise some people and show that we have some dangerous tools, not be a questionable team that got lucky. Winning by two scores would be ideal here, and maybe that is very doable. Should be good: Pass D, O-Line, Linebackers, Wide Receivers - Secondary should not be a concern, plenty of skill and leadership here, so long as they don't have to step up too much to help with run coverage. - O-Line finally appears to be a big, strong, seasoned group. Keep building depth here Bubba! When it was first announced we were moving into the MVFC this was a big area of concern, but the staff has done a nice job of improving the OL. -Linebackers barely makes this more me. Noah Larson is a stud, Ray Haas is experience and has the great size, and Turner is lights out. Krzanowski is a question mark, purely because we haven't seen him. My question here comes down to depth, I just don't know much about some of our back ups. Sounds like Urweiler could step in nicely and get some great experience. These guys could be called upon a ton, depending on how our DL play. -WR is a fun group. Maag is a stud, and not just because of his size. The guy has skill and appears to have the work ethic and mentality needed as a leader. I'm really excited to see what Jake Richter brings to the table. Hoping to see guys like Preston and Belquist get some opportunities as well. These guys need to help the QB out early and make some plays. Question Marks: QB, RB, DL - Are the QBs boom or bust? Do the coaches make quick enough decisions to rotate guys if they aren't playing well? Several factors here. I'm 100% behind Schuster if the coaches think he is the guy. BUT if he gets out to a slow start, the coaches need to be prepared to give Vaughn a look as well. Game time play is just different than practice. Regardless, its nice to have some depth and potential at this position. These guys should get bailed out a bit by their WRs, and for the love of god, could we please use our TEs more this year? - There seems to be talent in the RB group, but its unproven. Gee has the experience, but I'm looking to guys like Skokna and Weah to be impact players. Skokna needs to get some pass catching opportunities in space. I'd also like to see Mitchell get to use some of that speed we are hearing about. Behind what should be a good O-Line, these guys need to step up big time. - Mason Bennet will be missed, but there is still some experience on the line, I just wish some of these guys had added a little more size. It would be nice to see more Morrison and Johnson playing with another 15-20 lbs; though maybe Johnson has enough speed on the end. I'm looking for a big year out of Devore. Hoping to see Orlando get some reps to, though not on the 2 deep yet. Concerns: Special Teams - ST will continue to be a concern for me until proven otherwise. Kicking is the first issue. We need to make our PATs and we should not have to cringe every time we line up for a 30 yard FG. Could we please please please get some touchbacks this year? And I really hope Kostich has done something to improve kick coverage. I would hate to see us lose a game, or even get into a close game because of blown kick coverage. 1 Quote
siouxfan512 Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 The below clip from one of Miller's articles is all you need to know about why Freund is head and shoulders a better coordinator than Rudolph. Rudy just never understood this concept. Freund's offense has been more pass-friendly, although he stresses it's a scheme that morphs to the strengths of the roster. "Every year, your team and roster changes and personnel factors go into the design of your offense," Freund said. 2 Quote
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