ACU @ UND 10/29/22

[SWSiouxMN]

3 minutes ago, Sioux>Bison said:

Not many people mentioned Ziebarth’s role in that last drive. We trusted him with the ball when it mattered says a lot about him . We needed to pound the ball and he had fresh legs. He gave hoos some rest for the final set of downs. Good to have three great backs that we can rely on!

Wonder if he will get a few more carries down the stretch for that purpose. 

[Sioux>Bison]

3 minutes ago, SWSiouxMN said:

Wonder if he will get a few more carries down the stretch for that purpose. 

He is a great back but just hard to take away touches from Hoos. He needs to be ready we may need him more later in the season 

[Sioux>Bison]

208 kick return yards yesterday did not put our defense in the best position, that needs to be fixed immediately!

116 combined return yards was bad enough against SDSU

[SIOUXFAN97]

3 minutes ago, Sioux>Bison said:

208 kick return yards yesterday did not put our defense in the best position, that needs to be fixed immediately!

116 combined return yards was bad enough against SDSU

kostitch has a lifetime contract apparently....he aint going anywhere

[UND-FB-FAN]

Something that brought a tear to my eye yesterday … return of the traditional green helmet, green jersey*, white pants. I’ll take a ton more of that, please. Thanks. 
 

*yes, I understand the style of the jersey with white shoulders is a bit goofy, but still the best overall look. Next time, have Adidas just give us nice clean all KELLY green jerseys with white numerals, black outline. 

[Sioux94]

5 hours ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

Something that brought a tear to my eye yesterday … return of the traditional green helmet, green jersey*, white pants. I’ll take a ton more of that, please. Thanks. 
 

*yes, I understand the style of the jersey with white shoulders is a bit goofy, but still the best overall look. Next time, have Adidas just give us nice clean all KELLY green jerseys with white numerals, black outline. 

Normally my favorite uniform is the traditional green jersey with white pants. But I forgot how much I don't like those new green tops with the dumb white on the shoulders.  I think our black jerseys are our best ones now at this point. 

Game was far from perfect, but a win is a win.  

[UND-FB-FAN]

42 minutes ago, Sioux94 said:

Normally my favorite uniform is the traditional green jersey with white pants. But I forgot how much I don't like those new green tops with the dumb white on the shoulders.  I think our black jerseys are our best ones now at this point. 

Game was far from perfect, but a win is a win.  

I respectfully disagree. Black on black is a nice change up, but should not be standard for the University of North Dakota. 

[The Sicatoka]

To @Outsiderand ACU ... 

A WAC title is still in your reach.
Deal with Tarleton, beat SammyHou, and then lock it down against SFA. We're pulling for you.  

[Dustin]

https://undfootball360.com/und-prevails-in-a-wild-one-against-abilene-christian/

I felt Kelly didn't call out the defense too hard in his write-up.  Is he too soft on them?  Our inability to cover defensively when opposing offense goes max-protect is just so deflating.

[UND-FB-FAN]

4 minutes ago, Dustin said:

https://undfootball360.com/und-prevails-in-a-wild-one-against-abilene-christian/

I felt Kelly didn't call out the defense too hard in his write-up.  Is he too soft on them?  Our inability to cover defensively when opposing offense goes max-protect is just so deflating.

The effectiveness of max protect against UND’s defenses over the years suggests UND’s DBs struggle. UND defense very reliant on getting pressure on the QB.

[Nodak78]

5 minutes ago, Dustin said:

https://undfootball360.com/und-prevails-in-a-wild-one-against-abilene-christian/

I felt Kelly didn't call out the defense too hard in his write-up.  Is he too soft on them?  Our inability to cover defensively when opposing offense goes max-protect is just so deflating.

He critique the special teams for short field.

[The Sicatoka]

One more ...

Mr. Buckner, I see you out there. Thanks for not stone-hand turfing that one! It was desperately needed at the time. 

And, not to be greedy, but, ... more please.  

[The Sicatoka]

Say whatever else you will, this need be brought out (as 360 did):

The pass rush wasn’t really there at all, ...

Lack of pressure from four exposes so many more issues.

[AJS]

5 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Say whatever else you will, this need be brought out (as 360 did):

The pass rush wasn’t really there at all, ...

Lack of pressure from four exposes so many more issues.

I believe this is the biggest issue facing the defense.

[UND-FB-FAN]

33 minutes ago, AJS said:

I believe this is the biggest issue facing the defense.

I agree, primarily because the philosophy of this Bubba defense is pressure.

[geaux_sioux]

33 minutes ago, AJS said:

I believe this is the biggest issue facing the defense.

I really thought Navratil was set to have a huge year off the edge and pick up where Turner left off. Other than him I don’t see any dudes in green terrorizing off the edge. Still haven’t had better LBs than 2015. 

[Dustin]

38 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Lack of pressure from four exposes so many more issues.

Like Kelly Howe says, he got beat downfield many-a-time, but the D-line got home those plays, so it didn't matter.  A QB sack can cover up a multitude of other defensive sins.

[shep]

19 hours ago, geaux_sioux said:

I really thought Navratil was set to have a huge year off the edge and pick up where Turner left off. Other than him I don’t see any dudes in green terrorizing off the edge. Still haven’t had better LBs than 2015. 

I had high hopes for MVJ and J Johnson

[SWSiouxMN]

At this point, what can really be done with the defense this year, other than seeing a few more light bulbs suddenly turn on?

 

[HoopsFan03]

1 hour ago, SWSiouxMN said:

At this point, what can really be done with the defense this year, other than seeing a few more light bulbs suddenly turn on?

 

I think it starts with the CB's not sagging off of the WR's 6-7 yards every single play. It hasn't worked all season and gives the opponents a free 5+ yards every single time. Why don't we try something different and maybe play some man and press up at the line some more?? It can't get much worse so may as well try something else. 

[forksandspoons]

I watched the highlights again and noticed on a lot of big plays ACU had, our DB simply fell on his own. Anyone else notice that? Was the turf an issue? haha 

[Nodak78]

7 minutes ago, forksandspoons said:

I watched the highlights again and noticed on a lot of big plays ACU had, our DB simply fell on his own. Anyone else notice that? Was the turf an issue? haha 

I noticed two or three times.  Not sure what the issue was but was surprised that many times.

[Siouxperfan7]

12 minutes ago, forksandspoons said:

I watched the highlights again and noticed on a lot of big plays ACU had, our DB simply fell on his own. Anyone else notice that? Was the turf an issue? haha 

II noticed it for sure twicw.  Both in the endzone.  Both resulting in ACU Touchdowns.

[The Sicatoka]

Even the guy beside Brian Shawn (Andre who?), with the plaid shirt and striped tie, commented that our guys needed to change shoes because they were slipping. 

[UND-FB-FAN]

1 hour ago, HoopsFan03 said:

I think it starts with the CB's not sagging off of the WR's 6-7 yards every single play. It hasn't worked all season and gives the opponents a free 5+ yards every single time. Why don't we try something different and maybe play some man and press up at the line some more?? It can't get much worse so may as well try something else. 

Oh it can always get worse. Not sure something as simple as alignment is going to fix the issues 8 games into the season.