GDT. Jacks VS Hawks 2/27/22

[Dustin]

17 minutes ago, Smoggy said:

Interception was bad

While obviously I wanted that pass completed, since it was 4th down, an interception was not the worst play there. 

[Big Lubowski]

11 hours ago, MoSiouxFan said:

5.  NDSU

6.  UND

7.  SDSU

 

1  North Dakota State (40)	2-0	1000	Lost Badly
2	James Madison	1-0	952	2 won-Robert Morris 36-16
3	South Dakota State	1-0	918	5 Lost
4	Weber State	0-0	882	4 Won Idaho St 49-21
5	Northern Iowa	0-1	785	3 Won Younstown St 21-0 (Bison beat Youngstown 25-7)
6	Villanova	0-0	782	8 Haven't played yet
7	Illinois State	0-0	730	9 Lost USD 27-20
8	Kennesaw State	0-0	686	10 Won Shorter(?) 35-3
9	Nicholls	1-0	665	14 Won Lamar 55-0
10	Furman	1-0	658	15 Lost VMI 14-13
11	Wofford	1-0	565	16 Lost Chatanooga 24-13
12	Eastern Washington	0-0	502	18 Lost Idaho 28-21
13	Albany	0-0	475	17 no games yet--and no 2021 schedule that I could find
14	North Dakota	1-0	401	NR

[Big Lubowski]

"Logically," based on what happened yesterday, the top five this week would probably be something like this:

1) James Madison

2) Weber St.

3) Kennesaw

4) Nicholls

5) UND

[geaux_sioux]

1 hour ago, Big Lubowski said:

"Logically," based on what happened yesterday, the top five this week would probably be something like this:

1) James Madison

2) Weber St.

3) Kennesaw

4) Nicholls

5) UND

That or is at 3. Remember, we beat the Jacks. They are a brand name and we get bonus points for being in Teh Valley. #meatgauntlet 

[geaux_sioux]

One more thing. I was really impressed with how the team did the knee thing yesterday. At first I was thinking “oh !@#$” when they knelt. But when the video then said they were going to stand for the anthem as a team I was relieved and impressed. Can’t handle that issue better than that. Great job to the program on that.

[Big Green]

5 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

One more thing. I was really impressed with how the team did the knee thing yesterday. At first I was thinking “oh !@#$” when they knelt. But when the video then said they were going to stand for the anthem as a team I was relieved and impressed. Can’t handle that issue better than that. Great job to the program on that.

So did they kneel before then all stand once the anthem started ?

[geaux_sioux]

1 minute ago, Big Green said:

So did they kneel before then all stand once the anthem started ?

Yup. Everyone took a knee. They played a video talking about why. Then they stood as a team to honor the anthem. Can’t do it better than that.

[Big Green]

Just now, geaux_sioux said:

Yup. Everyone took a knee. They played a video talking about why. Then they stood as a team to honor the anthem. Can’t do it better than that.

I like that

[Nodak78]

2 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

Yup. Everyone took a knee. They played a video talking about why. Then they stood as a team to honor the anthem. Can’t do it better than that.

Perfect way to handle the issue.

[Big Lubowski]

33 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

That or is at 3. Remember, we beat the Jacks. They are a brand name and we get bonus points for being in Teh Valley. #meatgauntlet 

Agreed. But, it seems like UND never moves up as much as might be expected. Even if it's 5, that's impressive. And I know, who cares about the polls, but they do affect who's in the playoffs so no harm in watching them.   

[SiouxBoys]

2 hours ago, Dustin said:

While obviously I wanted that pass completed, since it was 4th down, an interception was not the worst play there. 

Interception gained us like 7 yards. Not the worst outcome at all and he avoided the sack. Tommy might not blow anyone away but he absolutely has the "it" factor.

[Sioux94]

12 minutes ago, SiouxBoys said:

Interception gained us like 7 yards. Not the worst outcome at all and he avoided the sack. Tommy might not blow anyone away but he absolutely has the "it" factor.

In watching the replays, he hit Maag in stride 20 yards down the field on the one pass.  On Maag's TD Tommy looked left first, then came back to Maag on the right and threw it on the money.  He had a couple other nice throws too.  It's only his 3rd game....he will only get better.

In watching the crazy Weah 40 yard TD run.....look at Ventrelli hustling down the field....he was only a few yards behind Weah.  The fumble popped right up to Weah, but great hustle by Ventrelli to be that far down the field and be in position to scrum for the ball if it bounced sideways instead. 

[homer]

^^^ is what has been impressive so far.  His team seems to really play for one another so far.  Winning will certainly do that.  Hustle plays everywhere.  

[iramurphy]

First two games are a great lesson for young players, coaches and fans. How important the offensive and Defensive/LB play and special team play is. The key to Schuster’s play has been protecting the ball and no sacks. He has a great group of receivers. One TO in 2 games is good regardless of your experience. His int was the one terrible play in 2 games. Maag was open and Skokna 7 yds further outside had no one near him. He has over thrown some open guys but overall has been very effective. Seems to have a very mature demeanor. Reminds me of Reed Manke. Doesn’t make mistakes and remains focused. This is also a great lesson for those who think firing coaches is the answer to struggles. Patience is important as we rebuild programs. The coaches patience and belief in these players and their abilities is paying off. No easy games this year, this team has great potential. Need to stay healthy. Go Hawks. 

[Nodak78]

38 minutes ago, Sioux94 said:

In watching the replays, he hit Maag in stride 20 yards down the field on the one pass.  On Maag's TD Tommy looked left first, then came back to Maag on the right and threw it on the money.  He had a couple other nice throws too.  It's only his 3rd game....he will only get better.

In watching the crazy Weah 40 yard TD run.....look at Ventrelli hustling down the field....he was only a few yards behind Weah.  The fumble popped right up to Weah, but great hustle by Ventrelli to be that far down the field and be in position to scrum for the ball if it bounced sideways instead. 

Also Otis hit a Jacks defensive line man head on and spun off of him before he could wrap up Otis.  Otis is a special player.  So happy for him as he overcame the studies issues.  Life lessons Learn early.

[UND1983]

Amazing how much better the TEAM seems after having defections this past year.  Nobody complaining about 'touches'.  

[The Sicatoka]

If Tommy is a relatively boring game manager that just wins games my only comment is ... OK. I’m good. 

[geaux_sioux]

2 hours ago, Big Lubowski said:

Agreed. But, it seems like UND never moves up as much as might be expected. Even if it's 5, that's impressive. And I know, who cares about the polls, but they do affect who's in the playoffs so no harm in watching them.   

That was last decade. We’re blasting up the polls these days.

[Mama Sue]

Can’t wait for Thursday!

[SIOUXFAN97]

On 2/27/2021 at 11:41 AM, Wright4UND said:

Bold prediction!  21-17 hawks 

Close!!!

[Nodak78]

39 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

That was last decade. We’re blasting up the polls these days.

We are in the Valley now.

[iramurphy]

3 hours ago, geaux_sioux said:

Yup. Everyone took a knee. They played a video talking about why. Then they stood as a team to honor the anthem. Can’t do it better than that.

This should be done by every team college or pro across the nation that feels it important to make a statement about social justice. 

[Mama Sue]

This keeps everyone happy... yup! Class act UND!

[UND Dood]

2 hours ago, iramurphy said:

Patience is important as we rebuild programs.

This makes me think back to when Roger Thomas took over. Took a long time to get the program built back up, but it paid off for many years! 

[OgieOgilthorpe]

4 hours ago, SiouxBoys said:

Interception gained us like 7 yards. Not the worst outcome at all and he avoided the sack. Tommy might not blow anyone away but he absolutely has the "it" factor.

He’s like teddy bridgewater