UND @ Youngstown 10/8/22

[gfhockey]

Bubba loses this game and the air deflates out of fan base again

[gfhockey]

Just because they are run first doesn’t mean they will

 

they watch tape I’m sure of the siu debacle

 

 

[zonadub]

Simple thought… the offense just needs to score more points that the defense allows

[UND1983]

1 hour ago, AJS said:

I thought the exact same thing. It reminds me going into the Northern Iowa game as well, I felt good about UND's chances until I listened to the 360 podcast. Both times, after listening I felt like there was no way UND had a chance. Sounds to me like Youngstown will be the best team in every facet that UND has faced so far. Outside of their passing offense. Hoping like UNI, UND can pull off the win against a borderline flawless opponent. 

Some more thoughts (non-360 related).

• Good:
  • Like where UND's offense is right now. Multi-faceted. I feel good about the unit in general.
  • Youngstown is a run first offense. Feel much better going up against that then a pass happy offense.
• Bad:
  • This is a game that a Bubba coached team has routinely lost. 

This is the chance for UND to completely redeem themselves from the SIU debacle. Like against SIU, this is another opportunity game. Win and you're right in the mix of all FCS discussions. Both locally and nationally. UND's program could really use this one.

Sounds like they have a good off line. QB aren't very good though 

[Sioux94]

As far as not using Smith enough, I think we've used him about the right amount.  As was mention Hoos is just better between the tackles than Smith, and somewhat like Brady O. he rarely doesn't get at least a little positive yardage even if not much is there.  Also Hoos showed he's not necessarily slow either....in that long run last week....he looked pretty fast and nobody was really gaining much ground on him after he broke through the hole and was out in the open.  I'd rather start the game out with Hoos and pick up some tough yards up the middle and get some momentum running the ball and then bring and mix in Smith for screen passes and what not, pretty much like Danny has being doing it.  I think Smith and Hoos are a great compliment to each other and Danny is being pretty smart about it so far.  Also as someone else mentioned, Smith tends to go hobling off at least once a game.....so it's good to keep him somewhat fresh when we need him like on that pitch play.  Smith is still a pretty important piece of our offense.  I love having an offense where you don't know who is going to get the ball......or where.  

[Kab]

Be nice to get Skokna back too

seems he was good on punt and kickoff returns last year

[shep]

2 minutes ago, Kab said:

Be nice to get Skokna back too

seems he was good on punt and kickoff returns last year

Siegel is the best in the conference right now on the KO return

[Nodak78]

Check out this pass from Tommy to Maag at about the 4:05 mark.  The non verbal communication.  I love it when Tommy extends plays.  He is awesome this year especially.

[Sioux94]

1 hour ago, Nodak78 said:

Check out this pass from Tommy to Maag at about the 4:05 mark.  The non verbal communication.  I love it when Tommy extends plays.  He is awesome this year especially.

I was thinking/wondering earlier in the week if they keep stats of yards on scramble passes outside of the pocket after a a play breaks down (so not designed rollouts), Tommy would have to be near the top or at the top on passing yards on scramble plays like that........he makes 4 or 5 of those a game it seems like.  

[Sioux94]

1 hour ago, shep said:

Siegel is the best in the conference right now on the KO return

Kostich gonna Kostick  

If Skokna was back, at least we wouldn't have to worry about Siegel getting injured on a kickoff, but yeah he is doing a great job on returns.  

[SiouxFan100]

Is it October already?

[Sioux>Bison]

1 hour ago, Sioux94 said:

Kostich gonna Kostick  

If Skokna was back, at least we wouldn't have to worry about Siegel getting injured on a kickoff, but yeah he is doing a great job on returns.  

Sounds like we might not see Skokna this season….. undisclosed injury 

[Sioux>Bison]

Come ready to play we will win this game no question. If we have a slow start we will see another tight game and hopefully still eke one out! Let’s show we are one of those top teams. Funny this week there is more pressure on our front 7 than our secondary….

[SiouxFan100]

Let’s not give up a touchdown on their first drive - that would be a plus

[nodak651]

3 hours ago, shep said:

Siegel is the best in the conference right now on the KO return

First Holm then Siegel - not a fan of risking our best CB's on special teams.  Would like to see younger Wide Receivers get touches there.

[SWSiouxMN]

7 minutes ago, nodak651 said:

First Holm then Siegel - not a fan of risking our best CB's on special teams.  Would like to see younger Wide Receivers get touches there.

I'd stick Red back there and see what he can do. 

[nodak651]

3 hours ago, Nodak78 said:

Check out this pass from Tommy to Maag at about the 4:05 mark.  The non verbal communication.  I love it when Tommy extends plays.  He is awesome this year especially.

Despite a lot of people criticizing him and his arm strength (not so much this year), plays like this are the reason I've always been a Tommy advocate.  His high completion rate isn't just luck or a result of the system we run - he has an "it" factor to his game.  Same with the lack of sacks he takes, especially last year.  His pocket awareness is special.

[nodak651]

If UND has a strong showing in Youngstown we will have two weeks to build hype and sell tickets for the SDSU game.  As mentioned, this is also a classic UND let down game.  Hopefully Bubba can show that the worm has finally turned in GF!

[SIOUXFAN97]

2 hours ago, Sioux94 said:

Kostich gonna Kostick  

If Skokna was back, at least we wouldn't have to worry about Siegel getting injured on a kickoff, but yeah he is doing a great job on returns.  

agreed...cj gets hurt and we're done...give the kr duties to someone else....bc kostitch gonna kostitch

[SiouxFan100]

Correct me if I am wrong but it seems like we have been on the plus side of low injuries this year

[Nodak78]

13 minutes ago, nodak651 said:

Despite a lot of people criticizing him and his arm strength (not so much this year), plays like this are the reason I've always been a Tommy advocate.  His high completion rate isn't just luck or a result of the system we run - he has an "it" factor to his game.  Same with the lack of sacks he takes, especially last year.  His pocket awareness is special.

His HS stats are amazing.  What sold me on Tommy is the Sam Houston game.  He was 3rd string QB.  Running the scout team.  True freshman not in the rotation to run the offense.  First string was injured.  Second string started injured in 2nd qtr.  Tommy played amazingly with no reps with first team.  UND beat Sammy.  Next morning I saw Bubba meeting a recruit.  I introduce myself.  Told that kid has ice in his veins.  To this day I believe Tommy is the smartest QB UND has ever had.  The opponent could drop a nuke and Tommy would be looking for the open receiver.  Just a bit of hyperbole.

[Nodak78]

6 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

agreed...cj gets hurt and we're done...give the kr duties to someone else....bc kostitch gonna kostitch

CJ is cool his isn't going to fumble.  Skokna would be good but probably not this season.  CJ is taking us to the next level.

[The Sicatoka]

Is it better to have Belquist back and risking him on punt return duty than Siegel back on KOs? 

In my "perfect world" a nickel DB or backup RB handles both. 

[Dustin]

13 hours ago, Kab said:

Be nice to get Skokna back too

I actually forgot about him.  Man, we would really have some offensive weapons to fire at opponents with him commanding some of the defense's attention.

[homer]

10 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

agreed...cj gets hurt and we're done...give the kr duties to someone else....bc kostitch gonna kostitch

And if we don’t get some of the big returns Siegel is capable of we likely lose an additional game or two and the season is done.  
 

Play your best players whether it’s return game or coverage.  We don’t have the luxury yet to just have a return guy.  Guys like Siegel also need to show they can do this to increase value at the next level.