2023 Football Season

[The Sicatoka]

3 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

It’s always abrupt if you’re ignorant to the inner-workings. 

So that's why you find recent changes abrupt? 

[UND-FB-FAN]

6 hours ago, The Sicatoka said:

So that's why you find recent changes abrupt? 

No. Nice try.

Definitely implying others, not myself. 

[UND-FB-FAN]

6 hours ago, UND1983 said:

Why isn't Ole Miss closing the gap on Alabama?  Why isn't South Carolina closing the gap on Georgia?  

It just takes money and desire, amirite?

Correct.

[UND-FB-FAN]

7 hours ago, forksandspoons said:

It couldn't hurt to at least see who would apply for the DC position before promoting from within.. 

Whoa … let’s not get too aggressive here now ….

[forksandspoons]

Anyone know when we can except a DC announcement?

[F'n Hawks]

On 2/24/2023 at 11:13 AM, forksandspoons said:

Anyone know when we can except a DC announcement?

Am also wondering this. Did they ever post the position?

[shep]

I see the team south of here hired a SEC coach for their D Line.

[F'n Hawks]

No surprise here. Hopefully he does well.

[petey23]

Just now, F'n Hawks said:

No surprise here. Hopefully he does well.

Who were the other finalists for the job?

[F'n Hawks]

Just now, petey23 said:

Who were the other finalists for the job?

I don’t know if they ever officially posted the position. 

[UND-FB-FAN]

20 minutes ago, F'n Hawks said:

No surprise here. Hopefully he does well.

You know what else won’t be a surprise? 6 to 7 wins and a couple losses vs SDSU and NDSU. 
 

https://fightinghawks.com/news/2023/2/27/football-schwenzfeier-elevated-to-defensive-coordinator.aspx

he comes with a wealth of diverse outside experience:

SCHWENZFEIER FILE
2023 – North Dakota Defensive Coordinator
2022 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2021 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2020-21 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2019 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2018 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2017 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2016 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2015 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2014 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2013 – North Dakota Running Backs Coach

 

In the end, I hope he does well. 

[SiouxBoys]

12 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

You know what else won’t be a surprise? 6 to 7 wins and a couple losses vs SDSU and NDSU. 
 

https://fightinghawks.com/news/2023/2/27/football-schwenzfeier-elevated-to-defensive-coordinator.aspx

he comes with a wealth of diverse outside experience:

SCHWENZFEIER FILE
2023 – North Dakota Defensive Coordinator
2022 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2021 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2020-21 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2019 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2018 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2017 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2016 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2015 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2014 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2013 – North Dakota Running Backs Coach

 

In the end, I hope he does well. 

Do you though?

[SiouxFan100]

 

 

 

 

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Spring ball gets underway Wednesday for the Hawks. They will be practicing at 7:30am, every practice.

5:23 PM · Feb 27, 2023

 

who will be our reporters

thanks in advance!

[wheelsup]

2 hours ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

You know what else won’t be a surprise? 6 to 7 wins and a couple losses vs SDSU and NDSU. 
 

https://fightinghawks.com/news/2023/2/27/football-schwenzfeier-elevated-to-defensive-coordinator.aspx

he comes with a wealth of diverse outside experience:

SCHWENZFEIER FILE
2023 – North Dakota Defensive Coordinator
2022 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2021 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2020-21 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2019 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2018 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2017 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2016 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2015 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2014 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2013 – North Dakota Running Backs Coach

 

In the end, I hope he does well. 

In general I agree with this post.. I’m not exactly sure what portion of the safety play this last year gave the confidence to Bubba to elevate our safety’s coach to the defensive coordinator spot.  What would have been the harm in posting the position and doing more of a national search while potentially bringing in some outside ideas.  His most important qualification seems to be that he has spent all of his time at North Dakota football. 
 

that negativity aside.. I hope he is a great coordinator and brings some continued youth and excitement to the defensive side of the ball much like Danny has done for the offensive side of the ball. Let’s go hawks! 

[UND-FB-FAN]

2 hours ago, SiouxBoys said:

Do you though?

Yes.

[Irish]

Did anyone expect anything else from Bubba and this program? I hope he is very successful but our D backs haven't been a strength.

[gundy1124]

3 hours ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

You know what else won’t be a surprise? 6 to 7 wins and a couple losses vs SDSU and NDSU. 
 

https://fightinghawks.com/news/2023/2/27/football-schwenzfeier-elevated-to-defensive-coordinator.aspx

he comes with a wealth of diverse outside experience:

SCHWENZFEIER FILE
2023 – North Dakota Defensive Coordinator
2022 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2021 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2020-21 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2019 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2018 – North Dakota Safeties Coach
2017 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2016 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2015 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2014 – North Dakota Outside Linebackers Coach
2013 – North Dakota Running Backs Coach

 

In the end, I hope he does well. 

It is possible that Joel has his own way of running the defense now he's in charge.  Joel is a really solid dude and I would call him a definite players coach, good for recruiting.  Fun Fact - as a player he had 3 picks vrs Texas Tech.

[SWSiouxMN]

I hope he is successful.

If he is... it should be a great year next year. 

[UND Fan]

7 hours ago, Irish said:

"We've been so successful so far - let's double down for more of the same" - Bubba  - There seems to be absolutely no demand for excellence in this athletic department.  None.  No accountability at all - mediocrity is rewarded here.  While we're at it let's extend Bubba.

 

 

I hope you are writing checks every year  to help address the primary issue - lack of $!!!

[iramurphy]

11 hours ago, gundy1124 said:

It is possible that Joel has his own way of running the defense now he's in charge.  Joel is a really solid dude and I would call him a definite players coach, good for recruiting.  Fun Fact - as a player he had 3 picks vrs Texas Tech.

Yeah, but you don’t seem to understand. this doesn’t meet the agenda of folks whose expertise comes from watching ESPN, revolving their lives and happiness on how their athletic teams perform, and beer. (Nothing against beer).
As a guy who started 4,yrs in the defensive secondary, with a passion for excellence as an athlete and successful businessman, what would you know?
You make important points about the hire. Thus far,  the detractors don’t seem to be able to get past that he hasn’t played or coached anywhere else, that our team/secondary hasn’t met their expectations, and that Bubba hired him.  Maybe they will be right,  Bubba and Chaves want to win and their jobs ultimately depend on moving the program forward. Hiring from outside an organization is an important consideration in athletics and business but not either the only consideration nor the most important one. 
Your points about his success as a player, relationships with players, and ability to recruit, are factors more important in a hire than where he coached last.  He has earned a shot. Time will tell. 

[AJS]

Spring Roster is out. Here is the list of players who were on the 2022 Fall roster who are not on the Spring 2023 roster. 

• Agyekum (So) - DB
• Coley (Jr) - DB
• Lennon (Jr) - DL
• Keech (Jr) - DL
• Thorsness (Jr) - DL
• Morrison (Gr) - DL
• Ledbetter (Fr) - DL
• Fenelon (5th) - K
• White (Sr) - LB
• MVJ (Sr) - LB
• Kimball (Jr) - LB
• Cooper (Gr) - LB
• Lehman (Fr) - LB
• Krzanowski (5th) - LB
• Christian (Sr) - OL
• Weber (So) - OL
• Neustel (Jr) - OL
• Oliphant (Gr) - OL
• Kelzenberg (Fr) - OL
• Peterson (5th) - P
• Mitchell (So) - RB
• Hoosman (Gr) - RB
• Moe-Tucker (Fr) - RB
• Steckler (Sr) - TE
• Zavalney (Jr) - TE
• Burian (Sr) - WR
• Preston (Jr) - WR
• Maag (5th) - WR

 

Guys that I didn't see anything reported on, potential surprises. Agyekum, Lennon, Weber, Kelzenberg, Mitchell. 

[AJS]

Here is a list of players who were not on the Fall 2022 roster, who are on the Spring 2023 roster. 

• Griffin Jr (5th) - DL <Northern Illinois>
• Saltonstall (Sr) - DL <New Mexico>
• Eliodor (5th) - WR <South Dakota>
• Egunjobi (Jr) - OL <Manitoba>
• German (Jr) - OL <Purdue>

 

Guys that I didn't see anything reported on, potential surprises. German

[AJS]

Notable weight movers.

• Olson (DL) - 280 from 255
• Carroll (OL) - 280 from 285
• Baretz (LB) - 230 from 215
• Schweigert (DL) - 275 from 265
• Parks (LB) - 230 from 220
• Anderson (OL) - 305 from 285

[Mama Sue]

3 hours ago, iramurphy said:

Yeah, but you don’t seem to understand. this doesn’t meet the agenda of folks whose expertise comes from watching ESPN, revolving their lives and happiness on how their athletic teams perform, and beer. (Nothing against beer).
As a guy who started 4,yrs in the defensive secondary, with a passion for excellence as an athlete and successful businessman, what would you know?
You make important points about the hire. Thus far,  the detractors don’t seem to be able to get past that he hasn’t played or coached anywhere else, that our team/secondary hasn’t met their expectations, and that Bubba hired him.  Maybe they will be right,  Bubba and Chaves want to win and their jobs ultimately depend on moving the program forward. Hiring from outside an organization is an important consideration in athletics and business but not either the only consideration nor the most important one. 
Your points about his success as a player, relationships with players, and ability to recruit, are factors more important in a hire than where he coached last.  He has earned a shot. Time will tell. 

1. Give the guy a chance

2. I agree with Ira… his innate abilities are more important than where he coached.

3. Since he has coached multiple defensive positions for multiple years…. Many could consider that a benefit.

As far as names not on the 2023 roster who were on the 2022….. 2 ST, 8 O, and 18 D. I say he has his work cut out for him and he needs our support.  I hope we can add more defensive players….

[UND-FB-FAN]

14 hours ago, gundy1124 said:

It is possible that Joel has his own way of running the defense now he's in charge.  Joel is a really solid dude and I would call him a definite players coach, good for recruiting.  Fun Fact - as a player he had 3 picks vrs Texas Tech.

I hope so.
 

I remember the 3 picks like it was yesterday. Wasn’t at the game, but I was listening to the live radio broadcast. Lot of hype for that game as Mike Leach had just led Texas Tech to an 11-2 season in 2008, the year before UND played in Lubbock, and it was UND’s first FBS game as an FCS school. 

RIP Mike Leach, another really solid dude.