2022 Football Season

[Sioux>Bison]

21 minutes ago, nodak651 said:

That's not fair.  Gfhockey actually has some good takes and contributes.  Chapo is a straight up wack job.

Yeah when he is sober…..

[Dustin]

9 minutes ago, SWSiouxMN said:

Since it is the bye week:  I have the important questions to ask the group.

How do you feel the season is going so far?

What are some surprises?  Dissapointments? 

What are the expectations and things to look out for in the 2nd half of the season?

I think the season is going well.  We've won at home and split on the road - I've always heard that's what you have to do to be legit, and we've done that.  Probably the surprise of the year is how Hoosman has seamlessly replaced Weah's production, and is (hopefully) a much better teammate.  O-line has played above their class, too.  The disappointment is how unpredictable the defense is.  IMO the defense has not lost a game for us, as I believe the two losses would have still been losses.  But, with our looming schedule of the top 2 teams in the country, I think the signs are pointing to defense as the reason we as fans would feel those games could be losses.  Another disappointment is how we cannot rely on automatically taking the 3 points from a FG if our drive stalls out.  Fortunately, that has also not cost us a game, but it certainly could.

We're in a good place, but not a great place.  Would like to see those goods turn to greats after the bye.

[skateshattrick]

14 hours ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

Vegas is cool, hockey isn’t. 

You are a complete !@#!$!

[AJS]

32 minutes ago, SWSiouxMN said:

Since it is the bye week:  I have the important questions to ask the group.

How do you feel the season is going so far?

What are some surprises?  Dissapointments? 

What are the expectations and things to look out for in the 2nd half of the season?

 

You are your record, so this season is going according to what I expected so far. I had them at 4-2 going into the bye week. My biggest surprise is Tommy. As a Junior he's turned into a legitimately good FCS QB. I've always thought he was solid, but what we're seeing this year is a clear step above that. Like Tommy, I'm surprised the offense is as good / balanced as it is. Again, a clear step above what I would have expected.

Disappointments. Blanket statement over the defense. I'm surprised how poor they've been this year. Yes, they lost a lot, but I never thought they would drop to what we've seen. I don't think it's one positional either that you can point to. They are not for the most part pressuring the QB like they have been the past few years which in turn hurts the secondary. I think we are seeing slight improvements the last few weeks in a few areas. 

My expectations are that they finish 3-2 and make the playoffs at 7-4. What to look out for? Two things (1) Circle the game on 10/22. If win, the trajectory changes. (2) Defense, Defense, Defense. Can they start playing with more consistency? My hope is that this off week will give them time to really study film. What's been going wrong. I do think there's a certain level of importance to being able to have time to reflect that I don't think you get when you are going from one game to the next. 

IF we see this team take a step defensively, they can be really good. 

[Dustin]

I also wanted to point out that my favorite part of the season so far is that no is questioning who the QB should be.

[AJS]

@Dustin nice call on Hoosman. I should have included him by name as a surprise since he's been so good. He's a #1 MVFC back. Reminds me of Brady O. 

[geaux_sioux]

28 minutes ago, Dustin said:

I think the season is going well.  We've won at home and split on the road - I've always heard that's what you have to do to be legit, and we've done that.  Probably the surprise of the year is how Hoosman has seamlessly replaced Weah's production, and is (hopefully) a much better teammate. 

I’ve heard from multiple sources that this is very much the case and has really contributed to the focus and success we’ve seen this year.

[Dustin]

14 minutes ago, AJS said:

@Dustin nice call on Hoosman. I should have included him by name as a surprise since he's been so good. He's a #1 MVFC back. Reminds me of Brady O. 

You are also spot on about Tommy.  He has taken his game to a new level by adding a scrambling component.  His stats are very good, too.  What would his QB rating be if his stats were analyzed using the same criteria as the NFL?

[UNDColorado]

1 hour ago, SWSiouxMN said:

Since it is the bye week:  I have the important questions to ask the group.

How do you feel the season is going so far?

What are some surprises?  Dissapointments? 

What are the expectations and things to look out for in the 2nd half of the season?

4-2 is where we wanted to be so I am happy about that. One thing that we don't talk a lot about is the 3 and 2 type situations that we struggled with last year are all fallign our way this year and that is huge. The scramble ability of Tommy and the receivers is so good. Hoos is much better than most of us thought he would be.

The secondary is obvious but the front 7 has let me down a bit more than I thought they would. They have some really nice plays and then will let a chunk play pop. 

I expect that we ride the Alerus magic and beat SDSU in a couple weeks and roll from there.

[gundy1124]

1 hour ago, SWSiouxMN said:

Since it is the bye week:  I have the important questions to ask the group.

How do you feel the season is going so far?

What are some surprises?  Dissapointments? 

What are the expectations and things to look out for in the 2nd half of the season?

Not a surprise, but a relief Maag is playing up to his potential.(last few games anyway)  That relieved some of the load on Bo and Tommy to make all the plays.  O-line is giving Tommy time besides the SIU game.   Hoos and Smith a fantastic 1-2 punch.  Hoos has been above expectations.  Zavalney and Red falling out of favor though??

Disappointments -  The pass defense for sure.  TE Graveyard U. 

Expectations - Beat the Jacks at home after a bye week.  Jacks coming off NDSU game.  It could not line up any better.

[Dustin]

11 minutes ago, gundy1124 said:

Zavalney and Red falling out of favor though??

Was also thinking that these two aren't being mentioned as much.  Although, some people were commenting on how Red was a decoy during the Mo. St. game.  What about Tyler Burian?  I can't remember if he has an injury or not.

[geaux_sioux]

6 minutes ago, Dustin said:

Was also thinking that these two aren't being mentioned as much.  Although, some people were commenting on how Red was a decoy during the Mo. St. game.  What about Tyler Burian?  I can't remember if he has an injury or not.

He gone

[Dustin]

6 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

He gone

When did that happen?  He's listed on the 2022 roster.  And was tweeting about UND FB at the end of August.

[UND1983]

20 minutes ago, Dustin said:

Was also thinking that these two aren't being mentioned as much.  Although, some people were commenting on how Red was a decoy during the Mo. St. game.  What about Tyler Burian?  I can't remember if he has an injury or not.

UND has scored 48 and 35 points in last two games and we are worried about TEs getting catches?  Good lord people

[Dustin]

1 minute ago, UND1983 said:

worried about TEs getting catches

Actually didn't even realize they were tight ends.  With the weapons we have, I just want an offense so balanced that there's no way for a defense to prepare for all they are going to be faced with.

[gfhockey]

1 hour ago, Sioux>Bison said:

Yeah when he is sober…..

Lakes and I got in to it at zorbaz in Detroit lakes one night

[geaux_sioux]

46 minutes ago, gfhockey said:

Lakes and I got in to it at zorbaz in Detroit lakes one night

Was he pissed that you didn’t have a credit card on you? #straightcashhomie

[gfhockey]

22 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

Was he pissed that you didn’t have a credit card on you? #straightcashhomie

He wanted to compare w-2s

 

tokd him all I got is k-1s and 1099s

[gundy1124]

1 hour ago, UND1983 said:

UND has scored 48 and 35 points in last two games and we are worried about TEs getting catches?  Good lord people

 

1 hour ago, Dustin said:

Actually didn't even realize they were tight ends.  With the weapons we have, I just want an offense so balanced that there's no way for a defense to prepare for all they are going to be faced with.

Burian was a WR I believe. Red is a punishing blocking TE.

Like the old saying goes, "Your last 2 games is your entire season."  

Agreed some balance on the O will make us a better program.(balancing out touches)

[UND1983]

2 hours ago, Dustin said:

Was also thinking that these two aren't being mentioned as much.  Although, some people were commenting on how Red was a decoy during the Mo. St. game.  What about Tyler Burian?  I can't remember if he has an injury or not.

Zavalney isnt a TE?

[UND1983]

40 minutes ago, gundy1124 said:

 

Burian was a WR I believe. Red is a punishing blocking TE.

Like the old saying goes, "Your last 2 games is your entire season."  

Agreed some balance on the O will make us a better program.(balancing out touches)

Those two catches for 16 yards by our TEs will definitely round out the offense.

48 and 35 points score last two games.  But let's make sure we are throwing 8 yards curls to really open it up!!

[gundy1124]

1 hour ago, UND1983 said:

Those two catches for 16 yards by our TEs will definitely round out the offense.

48 and 35 points score last two games.  But let's make sure we are throwing 8 yards curls to really open it op!!

It was a good rebound, last 2 games, for sure......didn't mean to offend you by suggesting we try to develop depth.  That has seemed to work well somewhere else.

[UND1983]

11 minutes ago, gundy1124 said:

It was a good rebound, last 2 games, for sure......didn't mean to offend you by suggesting we try to develop depth.  That has seemed to work well somewhere else.

What schools throw to their tight ends alot? Personally, I would be more happy that the team is winning and scoring points vs if little Billy is getting his catches but that's just me.   You know more than us.

[Sioux94]

Random thoughts

Transfer portal - our defense definitely isn't as good as it would have been with the guys we lost.  However all of the OL transfers, Hoos and Red have made our offense much better than it would have been without the portal so it's probably a wash.  I think we just have to get used to needing to score 30 plus points in most games to win this year.  I'll never feel comfortable unless we are up 16 or more (two TD's and two 2 point conversions to tie).  

Tommy - definitely took a step forward this year and his running at the right time has been huge.  Now if he can only start connecting on some of the deep balls.  I said it a year or two ago, that he tends to over throw those.....which I think is because he is worried about getting  pick.  Depending on situation and where we are at on the field....need to let our guy make a play.

Dennis - He has played a few games, they planning on burning his redshirt?  If so I'd think his use would maybe increase and/or try to send him deep sometime?

Secondary - Ocansey seems like he will be decent and continue to improve, along with the other younger corners when they get put in there.  That said I think overall as a group we are going to continue to be butter at times.  Just need to make some big plays now and then to offset it.  

TE's - if our offense sucked I'd probably be on the we need more TE recieptions, but the offense is clicking and Danny is calling play to take advantage of what they are giving us.  I have a feeling Zalvaney will still make some key plays before it's all said and done.  

I think we will likely go 3-2 the rest of the say.  We could pull out a win against SDSU.  If we do beat SDSU, I would still be afraid we'd slip up against somebody that we should beat and still possibly end at 7-4, which would at least still be in the playoffs.  Our bye is at a perfect time.  After getting a few games in, hopefully with a week off and getting coached up things will start to click even more for the OL and young corners.  Sure would be nice to go 8-3 though and get a home game! 

[Dustin]

2 minutes ago, Sioux94 said:

Sure would be nice to go 8-3 though and get a home game! 

We may as well shore up the defense, run the table (SUs be damned), and get to 9-2 with a seed.