2024 UND Football

[Dustin]

12 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

However when it’s first and goal at the 4 just run the damn ball

Yes. Even if you run 3 times for 1 yard each, it’s 4th & goal from the 1, and then it’s Q time. 

[nodak651]

3 hours ago, bincitysioux said:

I like Fruechte's play calling.  I was really disappointed when Freund left, because I felt he gave us an advantage in most games as a creative play caller.  But I think Fruechte does a better job calling the right plays at the right times.  I actually feel he is even doing a better job with less talent at the QB position than Freund ever had. I also feel it is more of a "straight-up" offense if that makes sense.  Less gimicky and trickery.  He has really been doing an excellent job IMO. 

Agreed.  I'd still like Freunde to come back as HC though, with Fruechte remaining as OC.  Red Zone offense still needs to improve... Freunde did really well converting for TD's, but Tommy also had the perfect skill set for QB play in the Red Zone, so not exavtly apples to apples comparison.

[MoSiouxFan]

7 hours ago, geaux_sioux said:

However when it’s first and goal at the 4 just run the damn ball

First and goal at the 4 is Z time!

[UND-FB-FAN]

19 hours ago, nodak651 said:

Agreed.  I'd still like Freunde to come back as HC though, with Fruechte remaining as OC.  Red Zone offense still needs to improve... Freunde did really well converting for TD's, but Tommy also had the perfect skill set for QB play in the Red Zone, so not exavtly apples to apples comparison.

That narrative has changed my man. Fruechte could be a better head coach at this point. Freund left for a conference rival and took players with him; hate to say it, but he’s not next in line anymore and that’s a good thing. 

[UND1983]

23 hours ago, geaux_sioux said:

However when it’s first and goal at the 4 just run the damn ball

They didn't have any timeouts

[The Sicatoka]

Massey: 6
Sagarin: 7

[Dustin]

Now that we're through the first month of the season, what are people's (revised) expectations?  Or is the sample size still too small?  To me, 8-4 should be easily attainable and I would be very disappointed with anything less.  9-3 seems pretty realistic, but double digit wins is certainly obtainable - just need to pick off one the games in which we're not favored.

[gundy1124]

5 hours ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

That narrative has changed my man. Fruechte could be a better head coach at this point. Freund left for a conference rival and took players with him; hate to say it, but he’s not next in line anymore and that’s a good thing. 

Agreed.  Different if Danny went FBS as a vertical move and didn't take a starting O-line plus tried taking Jerry with him. 

That said, our schedule gets a "little" tougher here on out.

[Big Green]

12 minutes ago, Dustin said:

Now that we're through the first month of the season, what are people's (revised) expectations?  Or is the sample size still too small?  To me, 8-4 should be easily attainable and I would be very disappointed with anything less.  9-3 seems pretty realistic, but double digit wins is certainly obtainable - just need to pick off one the games in which we're not favored.

My expectations have not changed at all.  Based on prior years performance I expect them to be 6-1 at home, maybe even 7-0.  What is yet to be determined is have they learned to win on the road.  It starts this week.  A win in Fargo and the expectations will increase.  A blow out loss and its the same old same old.  If they lose, but are competitive than good things can still be in front of them.  A loss in Fargo would probably mean needed to run the table to have a special season.

 

  

[Dustin]

12 minutes ago, Big Green said:

My expectations have not changed at all. 

I know a lot of people were thinking 4 wins or so back in the doomsday of Freund and Pawlak leaving.

[Nodak78]

12 minutes ago, Dustin said:

I know a lot of people were thinking 4 wins or so back in the doomsday of Freund and Pawlak leaving.

I remember that.  Many were not excited about our new OC and OL coaches.  Coaching DII.

[Nodak78]

Missouri Valley Football - Players of the Week (9.30.2024) - Missouri Valley Football Conference (valley-football.org)

Erman special team player of the week.

[GoodGood]

How many of the starting o line is Pawleks recruits and how many are the new guys? 

[homer]

30 minutes ago, GoodGood said:

How many of the starting o line is Pawleks recruits and how many are the new guys? 

4 of 5 are new starters.  Doesn’t matter who recruited them, someone had to coach them and no one expected them to perform to the level they have.  

[GoodGood]

1 minute ago, homer said:

4 of 5 are new starters.  Doesn’t matter who recruited them, someone had to coach them and no one expected them to perform to the level they have.  

They’re doing a really good job. Just wondering if any of them are the new guys or not. Relax 

[UND1983]

Gorder at center is a transfer I think.  Rest were on roster

[Big Green]

39 minutes ago, Nodak78 said:

I remember that.  Many were not excited about our new OC and OL coaches.  Coaching DII.

My problem with the Whole situation and it still bothers me is who we lost them to.  Both were lateral moves to other FCS teams.  On top of that we lost the first OC we hired to another FCS team.  Embarrassing for the program.

 

[Nodak78]

7 minutes ago, Big Green said:

My problem with the Whole situation and it still bothers me is who we lost them to.  Both were lateral moves to other FCS teams.  On top of that we lost the first OC we hired to another FCS team.  Embarrassing for the program.

 

But look where we are now.  Just saying it looked bleak in January and February.  Not so much now.

[UND-FB-FAN]

2 hours ago, Dustin said:

I know a lot of people were thinking 4 wins or so back in the doomsday of Freund and Pawlak leaving.

 

2 hours ago, Nodak78 said:

I remember that.  Many were not excited about our new OC and OL coaches.  Coaching DII.

I’ll raise my hand. I was concerned, and I think justifiably so given the unknown replacements, but so far Fruechte and Olson have far exceeded expectations. With all that said, the schedule finally gets tougher now. Road games and top dogs in the conference are up ahead … UND needs to show they’ve found solutions for their road woes or else it’ll be same ol’ same ol’ 7-5 ball club. 

[sioux24/7]

10 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

 

I’ll raise my hand. I was concerned, and I think justifiably so given the unknown replacements, but so far Fruechte and Olson have far exceeded expectations. With all that said, the schedule finally gets tougher now. Road games and top dogs in the conference are up ahead … UND needs to show they’ve found solutions for their road woes or else it’ll be same ol’ same ol’ 7-5 ball club. 

I too was concerned. I do think even the most pessimistic outlook likely had us 3-2 leaving September. Some may have had 2-3 I guess with Idaho State but most would have agreed 3-2. 

I am excited about where we are though. A lot of good opportunities coming up to prove we are real. 

[SiouxHawkGuy]

On 9/29/2024 at 7:28 AM, CMSioux said:

Will this be the week that all the FCS basement broadcasters have to talk about what is happening with the UND football team? Some will do it begrudgingly, others will move the goalposts.

FCS fans nation guys said we played Wisconsin so they are on top of things

[Dustin]

29 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

UND needs to show they’ve found solutions for their road woes or else it’ll be same ol’ same ol’ 7-5 ball club. 

Other than the Bison game, none of the road games are ones I would consider to be a loss from the get go.  If they are 7-5 after starting 4-1, that would be a huge collapse, IMO.  Need to see minimum 8-4, and even that is a little underwhelming.

[Dustin]

Changing the subject, didn't Midco's lastest deal with UND require football broadcasts of all away games?  Indiana State and Illinois State are listed as ESPN+ - no Midco.

[nodak651]

6 minutes ago, Dustin said:

Changing the subject, didn't Midco's lastest deal with UND require football broadcasts of all away games?  Indiana State and Illinois State are listed as ESPN+ - no Midco.

Those games are MVFC "games of the week", and as such, they are exclusive to ESPN+ only.  Midco CANT produce/broadcast those games.  Instead the league pays a company to do it for ESPN+.  

Fall 2024 MVFC "Game of the Week" Selections for ESPN+ 
Sept. 28 -- Youngstown State at Missouri State
Oct. 5 -- South Dakota at Murray State
Oct. 5 – SDSU at UNI
Oct. 12 – NDSU at Southern Illinois
Oct. 26 -- Southern Illinois at Indiana State
Nov. 2 -- North Dakota at Indiana State
Nov. 16 -- UNI at Youngstown State
Nov. 23 -- North Dakota at Illinois State

[Dustin]

11 minutes ago, nodak651 said:

Those games are MVFC "games of the week", and as such, they are exclusive to ESPN+ only.  Midco CANT produce/broadcast those games.  Instead the league pays a company to do it for ESPN+.  

Fall 2024 MVFC "Game of the Week" Selections for ESPN+ 
Sept. 28 -- Youngstown State at Missouri State
Oct. 5 -- South Dakota at Murray State
Oct. 5 – SDSU at UNI
Oct. 12 – NDSU at Southern Illinois
Oct. 26 -- Southern Illinois at Indiana State
Nov. 2 -- North Dakota at Indiana State
Nov. 16 -- UNI at Youngstown State
Nov. 23 -- North Dakota at Illinois State

THanks so much, nodak.  I also found this on the Midco deal: "Midco Sports will broadcast most conference road games for the football program"  key word MOST

https://fightinghawks.com/news/2022/8/4/general-und-athletics-midco-sports-announce-multi-year-television-rights-agreement.aspx