2024 UND Football

[Sioux94]

Who had Romfo as the starter on their 2024 Calendar year weird sh*t UND football bingo card? 

[FSSD]

Hey, does anyone know anything about this:

New for the 2024 season, Alerus Center is launching on-field suites for all home UND football games. Stationed at the southeast corner of the end zone, this space will provide up close and personal views that are unmatched throughout the facility. Food and beverage service will be available through the standard suite operation and will also include other premium upgrades such as complimentary VIP parking in the Valvoline Instant Parking lot, expedited entry through the VIP doors, dedicated restrooms for those field suites, and exclusive on-field access to be able to access the space.

[Sioux94]

Only 2 upper classmen in the two deep on the OL. Welcome to the world of the Portal. I think, well and hope, last year was an anomaly in losing 3 starters. But wouldn't be surprised if one OL a year leaves,  good OL are in such high demand. However if the program can continue to build......need to get like the SU's where they have really good lineman and they usually stick around as it's been proven they can still get drafted. 

[gfhockey]

Whose captains

[fightingsioux4life]

14 minutes ago, Sioux94 said:

Who had Romfo as the starter on their 2024 Calendar year weird sh*t UND football bingo card? 

Sometimes you get players from unexpected places. Good luck to the kid, I'll be pulling for him.

[Siouxperfan7]

1 hour ago, Nodak78 said:

If I remember correctly Romfo was a 3 yr starter in HS and never lost a game.  Sounds like a gamer.

 

[Sioux94]

44 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

Sometimes you get players from unexpected places. Good luck to the kid, I'll be pulling for him.

I'm not saying it is a bad thing, but back in January who would have guessed.....everyone was wondering.....will it be Jerry or Trey. New OC didn't recruit any of them so his mind was as wide open as it could be. Romfo has been nothing but a winner, actually kind of excited about the underdog.  If he has a strong enough arm and is accurate enough.....and with his running capability.....could be fun to watch. 

Hopefully it's not a sign of the OC thinking our OL is too young and inexperienced that the QB will be running for his life so he thinks Romfo is the better option. 

[Sioux>Bison]

1 hour ago, Sioux94 said:

Only 2 upper classmen in the two deep on the OL. Welcome to the world of the Portal. I think, well and hope, last year was an anomaly in losing 3 starters. But wouldn't be surprised if one OL a year leaves,  good OL are in such high demand. However if the program can continue to build......need to get like the SU's where they have really good lineman and they usually stick around as it's been proven they can still get drafted. 

Our linemen and recruits have been as good recently 

[Sioux>Bison]

43 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said:

 

Not sure any teams should Take note but he had half as many rushing years as passing. Might be a new dimension we haven’t had and with Feeney backing him up why not utilize Simon as a running QB. Don’t hold back against ISU and Montanan knowing we have suitable backups. Can he throw the deep ball!

[Sioux>Bison]

27 minutes ago, Sioux94 said:

I'm not saying it is a bad thing, but back in January who would have guessed.....everyone was wondering.....will it be Jerry or Trey. New OC didn't recruit any of them so his mind was as wide open as it could be. Romfo has been nothing but a winner, actually kind of excited about the underdog.  If he has a strong enough arm and is accurate enough.....and with his running capability.....could be fun to watch. 

Hopefully it's not a sign of the OC thinking our OL is too young and inexperienced that the QB will be running for his life so he thinks Romfo is the better option. 

Maybe we are going to run the triple option!

[Nodak78]

1 hour ago, FSSD said:

Hey, does anyone know anything about this:

New for the 2024 season, Alerus Center is launching on-field suites for all home UND football games. Stationed at the southeast corner of the end zone, this space will provide up close and personal views that are unmatched throughout the facility. Food and beverage service will be available through the standard suite operation and will also include other premium upgrades such as complimentary VIP parking in the Valvoline Instant Parking lot, expedited entry through the VIP doors, dedicated restrooms for those field suites, and exclusive on-field access to be able to access the space.

Alerus upping their game.  Awesome.

[Nodak78]

I wasn't pulling for any QB just wanted the best.  Surprised but I don't think Simon was surprised.  He worked hard as all QB's did.  Who know we could see all three QB's Before the season is over.  Not hoping for injuries but you never know.  Go UND.

[SiouxFan100]

I am surprised Romfo won out. I hope it works out!

[SiouxFan100]

It is starting to hit me on how difficult this season could be.

[SIOUXFAN97]

Drew Brees 2.0?  I hope

 

[SIOUXFAN97]

2 hours ago, Sioux94 said:

I'm not saying it is a bad thing, but back in January who would have guessed.....everyone was wondering.....will it be Jerry or Trey. New OC didn't recruit any of them so his mind was as wide open as it could be. Romfo has been nothing but a winner, actually kind of excited about the underdog.  If he has a strong enough arm and is accurate enough.....and with his running capability.....could be fun to watch. 

Hopefully it's not a sign of the OC thinking our OL is too young and inexperienced that the QB will be running for his life so he thinks Romfo is the better option. 

very well put.....I agree with since fruchte didn't recruit any of these guys it really was totally wide open for everyone on offense especially QB.....BUT you would think an absolute freak like deng would be somewhere on there for a young QB like romfo to kinda lean on to where even a  bad throw gets gobbled up like the athletic freak that he is....

is Feeney the new mollberg....just can't put it all together to make it easy for the coaches to say...."it's your team young man?"

[SIOUXFAN97]

please please move bo off of special teams please

[siouxfan512]

Wow, just popped in and saw the Romfo news. Very intriguing!

I've been very hopeful towards Jerry, but assumed Feeney would secure the spot because of his time at UND. I will say I love that the staff isn't just going status quo with this. You always hear coaches say stuff like it is an "open competition", but clearly that was the case here. Congrats to Simon stepping the F up and earning his shot ... now the real battle begins, keeping it! I hope like hell he can step in and be a dude, surprise some people and get some wins. Sounds like a kid who just has the confidence to do what is needed.

I'm sure Trey and Jerry will be battling for their time and hopefully we still get to see some of them this year (because of garbage time, not because of injury). I was listening to the podcast this weekend and thinking about how great it would be if we could be the USD of last year. A team that didn't come in with any major expectations, but really burst on the scene with some surprise playmaker and some solid wins. You never know what will happen with college football, so we will see, but as a fan base, we are definitely overdue for something to be happy and excited about. Would be great to see a surprise in Ames (even if it isn't a W) and hopefully a really good showing against Montana. Lets F-ing Go!

[MinnDak]

Great to see the OC appear to have brought competition to the QB position and hopefully to all other spots. 

[90siouxfan]

Awesome, Congratulations Simon. 

[AJS]

My uneducated, initial 2-deep thoughts.

Excited

• Tackle - Thaden had a lot of steam after Spring camp, the fact that Becher (6'6" - 310) won the spot, bodes well. Thaden (6-7" - 285) and Teeter (6'6" -300) backing up, seems like a potential position of strength. Teeter has collegiate experience. Anderson returning starter.
• D-End - IMO, last year, low ceiling / experienced group. Teiken, who was one of the highest ranked recruits, right on schedule starting as a sophomore. Mohr has been a talker since Spring ball. Like those two transfers are backing up. Excited as well for Vig / Schultz. Young, talented group. 
• CB - Deep talented group. Per Tom Miller, best unit on the team

Disappointed

• OLB - Pending... the fact that Boecker is still in competition for a starting spot is worrisome. Listening to Tom Miller, it seems like Rucker might be the best Defensive player (or at least highest ceiling). My hope was that you'd see Rucker and Navratil start with the two transfers backing up. Hoping Boecker has improved, but this positional group was a nightmare last year. Besides Rucker (obviously) and Navratil, wanted them to essentially start over with anyone else that played significantly.

 

Two other things I'll be watching closely (1) Center position - really hope Buxa wins. Based on recent history, they've had pretty good luck with young Centers. (2) Davis injury. Need him healthy for depth purposes at a critical position

[geaux_sioux]

Biggest shocker was true fr OG Isaac Cariveau on the two deep. Though I’m sure @iramurphy had the scouting report on the young hoss and is less surprised.

[The Sicatoka]

10 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

Biggest shocker was true fr OG Isaac Cariveau on the two deep. Though I’m sure @iramurphy had the scouting report on the young hoss and is less surprised.

In a portal/NIL world, play 'em while ya got 'em. 

[Oxbow6]

So my Ferris Bueller 31 Flavors inside information is that Romfo is better at making plays with his legs/running ability. That separated him from Trey who is the better passer. To me that is code for another season of check downs, ROPs and wait for it.......bubble screens.

[Oxbow6]

Miss the Braden Hanson days of just chucking it all over the field. Least it was entertaining.