2024 UND Football

[Kab]

18 minutes ago, iramurphy said:

Bubba made it clear this past week:  They haven’t made a decision yet on starting QB. 

Do you see 2 QBs playing  each game ?

[SIOUXFAN97]

32 minutes ago, Kab said:

Do you see 2 QBs playing  each game ?

nope

[iramurphy]

36 minutes ago, Kab said:

Do you see 2 QBs playing  each game ?

Not all season. They should both get reps against Iowa State unless the starter is playing well and we are in the game. They are similar in many ways. Normally if it’s this close you start with the guy who has game experience. Unless Kaminski separates himself, there would be no reason to start his career at Iowa State. Start Feeney and give Kaminski the 2nd half. If they  start Kaminski give Feeney the 2nd quarter unless we are staying in the game. I believe you always start the upperclassman unless the younger guy is clearly the better player. They need to play both of them early if it’s that close. 

[Kab]

I see Izzo has UND ranked 8th in the conference this year.

is that where you think UND will be at year end?

 

 

[SIOUXFAN97]

18 hours ago, iramurphy said:

Not all season. They should both get reps against Iowa State unless the starter is playing well and we are in the game. They are similar in many ways. Normally if it’s this close you start with the guy who has game experience. Unless Kaminski separates himself, there would be no reason to start his career at Iowa State. Start Feeney and give Kaminski the 2nd half. If they  start Kaminski give Feeney the 2nd quarter unless we are staying in the game. I believe you always start the upperclassman unless the younger guy is clearly the better player. They need to play both of them early if it’s that close. 

this post is a recipe for a 3 win season............

after 10 years at the helm we should be expecting to win this damn game not who can play in garbage time.

whoever bubba starts at qb should start and finish this game to get ready for the next game and the next game

[SiouxHawkGuy]

5 hours ago, Kab said:

I see Izzo has UND ranked 8th in the conference this year.

is that where you think UND will be at year end?

 

 

3-4

[iramurphy]

5 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

this post is a recipe for a 3 win season............

after 10 years at the helm we should be expecting to win this damn game not who can play in garbage time.

whoever bubba starts at qb should start and finish this game to get ready for the next game and the next game

My response to the question isn’t a recipe for anything. I wasn’t referring to garbage time. I believe we have 3 capable QB’s, 2 of whom are in a tight race to be a starter. 

I  don’t know how good we will be cuz we lost a lot of key players esp OL. I also don’t know how good Iowa State is. I’m hoping we can win but until I see results, I will remain hopeful but realistic. (If you have inside information on vast improvement from last year, I defer to your expertise). 

If you have 2 QB’s who are in a virtual dead heat to be the starter, you need to figure out who the starter is as early in the season as possible. If whomever you start, plays well and the team is winning, you would stick with him. Otherwise, if he struggles and the team isn’t successful, you would be stupid not to make a change. You also need to get these guys game experience early in the season whenever you have an opportunity until you decide who your stater will be. 
 

 

[forksandspoons]

Iowa State is supposed to be a very good team. From CBS Sports:  

[Nodak78]

MVFC.  Preseason

UND picked 5th.

Valley Football 2024 Preseason Team and Poll - Missouri Valley Football Conference (valley-football.org)

 

[Kab]

6 minutes ago, Nodak78 said:

MVFC.  Preseason

UND picked 5th.

Valley Football 2024 Preseason Team and Poll - Missouri Valley Football Conference (valley-football.org)

 

I guess no one contacted Izzo before voting 

[AJS]

Preseason ratings and who those teams don't play.

3. USD (Missouri State / ISU-R)

4. SIU (UND / UNI)

5. UND (SIU / Missouri State)

6. ISU-R (SDSU / USD)

7. YSU (NDSU / Murray State)

8. UNI (SIU / Murray State)

 

With this unbalanced schedule, who you play matters. Based on preseason rankings, ISU-R has by far the best "misses" with the #1 / #3 rated teams. 

[forksandspoons]

40 minutes ago, Nodak78 said:

MVFC.  Preseason

UND picked 5th.

Valley Football 2024 Preseason Team and Poll - Missouri Valley Football Conference (valley-football.org)

 

No mention of McNeal or Hembry. I think both will be all MVFC performers this season. 

[shep]

3 hours ago, forksandspoons said:

No mention of McNeal or Hembry. I think both will be all MVFC performers this season. 

Been hoping on McNeal since he came here. Hope this is his year.

[sodaksioux]

When does fall camp start? There is only 40 days until ISU.

[UND-FB-FAN]

UND projected to regress, from third place in the conference to fifth. A lot of proving to do for incumbent Bubba, but the seat never seems to warm for football coaches in Grand Forks and UND, or so it appears. UND football coaching compensation remains behind peer institutions, and you ultimately put your money where your mouth is. Would be surprised if the team is very good or very bad, as we’ve been conditioned to expect ongoing UND football mediocrity (6 to 7 wins and early playoff exit) at this point. X’s and O’s may change with new offensive coordinator. Players may improve in short term with new strength and conditioning coach and in long  term with new facilities. Only time will tell I guess …

[fightingsioux4life]

37 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

UND projected to regress, from third place in the conference to fifth. A lot of proving to do for incumbent Bubba, but the seat never seems to warm for football coaches in Grand Forks and UND, or so it appears. UND football coaching compensation remains behind peer institutions, and you ultimately put your money where your mouth is. Would be surprised if the team is very good or very bad, as we’ve been conditioned to expect ongoing UND football mediocrity (6 to 7 wins and early playoff exit) at this point. X’s and O’s may change with new offensive coordinator. Players may improve in short term with new strength and conditioning coach and in long  term with new facilities. Only time will tell I guess …

The good news: The new facilities are being to have a positive impact on recruiting.

The bad news: We won't see those kids on the field for a couple of years.

[forksandspoons]

13 hours ago, shep said:

Been hoping on McNeal since he came here. Hope this is his year.

Statistically he had a pretty good year last season. Hoping he makes another jump! 

[gfhockey]

Meat up for und!

 

anyone hear how the beef thing is doing

[CMSioux]

On 7/21/2024 at 11:10 AM, Kab said:

I see Izzo has UND ranked 8th in the conference this year.

is that where you think UND will be at year end?

 

 

It's in his job description to low ball UND every year. 

[jdub27]

3 hours ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

UND projected to regress, from third place in the conference to fifth. A lot of proving to do for incumbent Bubba, but the seat never seems to warm for football coaches in Grand Forks and UND, or so it appears. UND football coaching compensation remains behind peer institutions, and you ultimately put your money where your mouth is. Would be surprised if the team is very good or very bad, as we’ve been conditioned to expect ongoing UND football mediocrity (6 to 7 wins and early playoff exit) at this point. X’s and O’s may change with new offensive coordinator. Players may improve in short term with new strength and conditioning coach and in long  term with new facilities. Only time will tell I guess …

Considering there were six teams in the "top 3" last year because 4 teams tied for 3rd, it appears they are picked to finish in line with where they did last year.
But continue to find a way to put a negative spin on everything.

[sioux24/7]

Has anyone heard if Zavalney is making a return? I believe Kostich hinted at it in an interview before. 

Also, anyone have any insight on new jerseys?

[Wildfan]

On 7/22/2024 at 9:56 AM, forksandspoons said:

Iowa State is supposed to be a very good team. From CBS Sports:  

TBH I'd rather be playing UIowa.

[UND-FB-FAN]

2 hours ago, jdub27 said:

Considering there were six teams in the "top 3" last year because 4 teams tied for 3rd, it appears they are picked to finish in line with where they did last year.
But continue to find a way to put a negative spin on everything.

And you continue to be overly optimistic within your pursuit to police opinions on here…?? Ok.

Not sure why one would go to bat over third place in the conference, seems petty and of low expectations, but you do you. 

There are some reasons to be excited, and still plenty of reasons to also be concerned. I’ll continue with the moderate approach despite your sentiments.

[jdub27]

1 hour ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

And you continue to be overly optimistic within your pursuit to police opinions on here…?? Ok.

Not sure why one would go to bat over third place in the conference, seems petty and of low expectations, but you do you. 

There are some reasons to be excited, and still plenty of reasons to also be concerned. I’ll continue with the moderate approach despite your sentiments.

I made zero predictions. Didn't state that 3rd or 5th or anything was good, bad or indifferent.

Specifically pointed out the fact that there were 6 teams in the top 3 spots in the standings last year so being picked 5th (which again, means nothing) would have had them landing exactly where they did last year and it isn't a catastrophic fall off a cliff like some others tried sell a pointless prediction as. 

[SiouxFan100]

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