Northern Arizona @ UND 9/9/2023

[SIOUXFAN97]

39 minutes ago, HoopsFan03 said:

I’ve been told he’s instructed to do that….. in warmups he’s booting them out of the end zone 

kostitch playing chess when the rest of fcs is playing checkers?

[SIOUXFAN97]

6 minutes ago, SiouxForever said:

Looking at Russ Horn’s photos, those new green jerseys don’t look like North Dakota football jerseys. Have to say it…

Screams Canadian football league jersey to me.

 

couldn't believe they used those fugly unis again.....

[SIOUXFAN97]

7 minutes ago, SiouxForever said:

Looking at Russ Horn’s photos, those new green jerseys don’t look like North Dakota football jerseys. Have to say it…

Screams Canadian football league jersey to me.

 

edmonton elks!?

[nodak651]

They announce attendance?  Box score says zero.

[ND1]

Just now, nodak651 said:

They announce attendance?  Box score says zero.

10,004

[UND-FB-FAN]

All I got to say is solid win, things to improve on too. 
 

NOW, beat Boise!!

[SIOUXFAN97]

1 minute ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

All I got to say is solid win, things to improve on too. 
 

NOW, beat Boise!!

they ain't looking too hot.......let's get the game changing win!!!!!!!!!!

[Dustin]

Got home and watched the highlights. I see what a lot of you were talking about in regards to missed tackles and giving up big yardage on third down. That said, we led 37-9 with 6 minutes to go. That’s a pretty good beat down. No team is gonna come back from that no matter how many on side kicks they recover. Now let’s really go make some noise. 

[AJS]

Although frustrating to watch the opposing team play their 1st unit late in the 4th in a game they can’t win, playing up tempo. Incredibly valuable to the defensive depth. Valuable reps.

[Dustin]

14 hours ago, forksandspoons said:

Mullin also had himself a game; seems like he gained some speed

I was impressed with how fast he scooted down the field on that return for 2.

[SiouxHawkGuy]

16 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

couldn't believe they used those fugly unis again.....

They should be in green rather than black but those greens are hard on the eyes 

[Siouxperman8]

20 hours ago, CMSioux said:

Correct I was there.

I was too.  We won the game and I think it factored into the outcome, right?

[SWSiouxMN]

Defense does look better in areas from last year, but.... it still have room for improvement.

Is it enough to make a difference?

Offense looks good, but man... Tommy can't take too many more of those hits without hurting something. 

[shep]

Wathcing the replay now.

It sucks when the crowd is going wild and they have 3rd and 11 and get it. Their QB had a nice arm and good speed.

Tackling at the point of impact must improve.

 

[MoSiouxFan]

Thought Ocansey had a good game and seems to be improving.

[shep]

YES Just watched him make a nice play in the 2nd half

[UND-FB-FAN]

2 hours ago, MoSiouxFan said:

Thought Ocansey had a good game and seems to be improving.

It was rough early on but he improved as game went on.

[siouxfan512]

2 hours ago, MoSiouxFan said:

Thought Ocansey had a good game and seems to be improving.

Agreed! Several nice pass break ups. There were a number of plays in that game (Ocansey and a few others) where I said to my wife, "They don't make that play last year".

Not perfect and always want to keep improving, but definitely seeing some good things.

[AJS]

Two guys that transferred in last year that are noticeably better this year are Buckner & Hembry.

[geaux_sioux]

Just now, AJS said:

Two guys that transferred in last year that are noticeably better this year are Buckner & Hembry.

Baukol

[wheelsup]

A couple of thoughts..

• KK has taken a lot of crap on this forum.. he has played a lot better this year.  He had a great pass breakup during this last game and I havent seen any plays yet like last year where he was running across the field behind somebody on blown coverage.  Also.. kid must have some shoulder issues as he comes over to the sidelines multiple times a game looking like he has dislocated his shoulder.  Seems like a super tough kid.
• Defense continues to improve.  Obviously this trend needs to continue but I am more optimistic about the defense based on the two games so far.  Our talent and depth seems to be significantly improved over last year.
• I wasnt worried for a single minute during the game that we were going to lose it.  We can complain about the last 5 minutes (for all the haters out there.. Bubba also expressed signficant disappointment in the finish).. but overall compared to last year this game was smooth sailing.
• It was great to see skokna back in there.. the kid runs hard.. is super fast and fun to watch.  I feel very good about our RB talent, I wish they would have skokna/red returning kicks and punts instead of Belquist and Siegel.  I hold my breath every time those two guys are back there on punts and kicks
• The kickoff game continues to baffle me.. I cant believe he doesnt have the leg to kick it into the endzone (if he doesnt there are probably 10+ North Dakota High school kids a year that can and do) and so it must be on purpose.  Not what I would pick but Im only an old guy on the internet.
• Sometimes Danny still gets too cute for my liking.. sometimes when you are ripping off 8-10 yds a carry you do that until they stop you.  I love how they are involving Quincy.  They already have shown a nice progression of options on the Q sneak play.
• I think Siouxfan97 has point on Tommy's deep passes.. I also think he is completely delusional on replacing him with a true freshman.  Danny sees these guys every day in practice and games and if he thought we had a better chance with one of our other QB's i think he would replace Tommy in a minute.. Tommy is awesome and we are lucky to have him.  He is tough as nails and makes great decisions over and over.  I wish he would have played his Freshman year (2019) versus having to suffer through watching Ketteringham (who also threw a nice deep ball by the way)

Im looking forward to an upset in Boise.. Defense has to keep improving.

[nodak651]

32 minutes ago, wheelsup said:

A couple of thoughts..

• KK has taken a lot of crap on this forum.. he has played a lot better this year.  He had a great pass breakup during this last game and I havent seen any plays yet like last year where he was running across the field behind somebody on blown coverage.  Also.. kid must have some shoulder issues as he comes over to the sidelines multiple times a game looking like he has dislocated his shoulder.  Seems like a super tough kid.
• Defense continues to improve.  Obviously this trend needs to continue but I am more optimistic about the defense based on the two games so far.  Our talent and depth seems to be significantly improved over last year.
• I wasnt worried for a single minute during the game that we were going to lose it.  We can complain about the last 5 minutes (for all the haters out there.. Bubba also expressed signficant disappointment in the finish).. but overall compared to last year this game was smooth sailing.
• It was great to see skokna back in there.. the kid runs hard.. is super fast and fun to watch.  I feel very good about our RB talent, I wish they would have skokna/red returning kicks and punts instead of Belquist and Siegel.  I hold my breath every time those two guys are back there on punts and kicks
• The kickoff game continues to baffle me.. I cant believe he doesnt have the leg to kick it into the endzone (if he doesnt there are probably 10+ North Dakota High school kids a year that can and do) and so it must be on purpose.  Not what I would pick but Im only an old guy on the internet.
• Sometimes Danny still gets too cute for my liking.. sometimes when you are ripping off 8-10 yds a carry you do that until they stop you.  I love how they are involving Quincy.  They already have shown a nice progression of options on the Q sneak play.
• I think Siouxfan97 has point on Tommy's deep passes.. I also think he is completely delusional on replacing him with a true freshman.  Danny sees these guys every day in practice and games and if he thought we had a better chance with one of our other QB's i think he would replace Tommy in a minute.. Tommy is awesome and we are lucky to have him.  He is tough as nails and makes great decisions over and over.  I wish he would have played his Freshman year (2019) versus having to suffer through watching Ketteringham (who also threw a nice deep ball by the way)

Im looking forward to an upset in Boise.. Defense has to keep improving.

I agree with everything.  Schuster has intangables... watching Chambers try to handle the MSU offense vs SDSU really made me appreciate how great of a job Tommy does "managing" the game.  UND runs a ton of unique plays and there are rarely ever issues.  Not sure every QB can do that, especially freshman.  Agree on the long balls point to an extent, but I'm not complaining about the results.  Need a stronger arm to win vs Boise?  I could see one guy in particular surprising some people with a bomb on 3rd and 1 next week.

[UND1981]

5 minutes ago, nodak651 said:

I agree with everything.  Schuster has intangables... watching Chambers try to handle the MSU offense vs SDSU really made me appreciate how great of a job Tommy does "managing" the game.  UND runs a ton of unique places and there are rarely ever issues.  Not sure every QB can do that, especially freshman.  Agree on the long balls point to an extent, but I'm not complaining about the results.  Need a stronger arm to win vs Boise?  I could one guy in particular surprising some people with a bomb on 3rd and 1 next week.

I agree 100% on Tommy.

[UND08]

53 minutes ago, wheelsup said:

A couple of thoughts..

• KK has taken a lot of crap on this forum.. he has played a lot better this year.  He had a great pass breakup during this last game and I havent seen any plays yet like last year where he was running across the field behind somebody on blown coverage.  Also.. kid must have some shoulder issues as he comes over to the sidelines multiple times a game looking like he has dislocated his shoulder.  Seems like a super tough kid.
• Defense continues to improve.  Obviously this trend needs to continue but I am more optimistic about the defense based on the two games so far.  Our talent and depth seems to be significantly improved over last year.
• I wasnt worried for a single minute during the game that we were going to lose it.  We can complain about the last 5 minutes (for all the haters out there.. Bubba also expressed signficant disappointment in the finish).. but overall compared to last year this game was smooth sailing.
• It was great to see skokna back in there.. the kid runs hard.. is super fast and fun to watch.  I feel very good about our RB talent, I wish they would have skokna/red returning kicks and punts instead of Belquist and Siegel.  I hold my breath every time those two guys are back there on punts and kicks
• The kickoff game continues to baffle me.. I cant believe he doesnt have the leg to kick it into the endzone (if he doesnt there are probably 10+ North Dakota High school kids a year that can and do) and so it must be on purpose.  Not what I would pick but Im only an old guy on the internet.
• Sometimes Danny still gets too cute for my liking.. sometimes when you are ripping off 8-10 yds a carry you do that until they stop you.  I love how they are involving Quincy.  They already have shown a nice progression of options on the Q sneak play.
• I think Siouxfan97 has point on Tommy's deep passes.. I also think he is completely delusional on replacing him with a true freshman.  Danny sees these guys every day in practice and games and if he thought we had a better chance with one of our other QB's i think he would replace Tommy in a minute.. Tommy is awesome and we are lucky to have him.  He is tough as nails and makes great decisions over and over.  I wish he would have played his Freshman year (2019) versus having to suffer through watching Ketteringham (who also threw a nice deep ball by the way)

Im looking forward to an upset in Boise.. Defense has to keep improving.

Couldn't have said it any better myself!

I really like the way Ziebarth runs the football...I get the whole "keeping our backs fresh" and distributing carries thing...but he's my bell cow if it was me calling plays!

[Nodak78]

1 hour ago, wheelsup said:

A couple of thoughts..

• KK has taken a lot of crap on this forum.. he has played a lot better this year.  He had a great pass breakup during this last game and I havent seen any plays yet like last year where he was running across the field behind somebody on blown coverage.  Also.. kid must have some shoulder issues as he comes over to the sidelines multiple times a game looking like he has dislocated his shoulder.  Seems like a super tough kid.
• Defense continues to improve.  Obviously this trend needs to continue but I am more optimistic about the defense based on the two games so far.  Our talent and depth seems to be significantly improved over last year.
• I wasnt worried for a single minute during the game that we were going to lose it.  We can complain about the last 5 minutes (for all the haters out there.. Bubba also expressed signficant disappointment in the finish).. but overall compared to last year this game was smooth sailing.
• It was great to see skokna back in there.. the kid runs hard.. is super fast and fun to watch.  I feel very good about our RB talent, I wish they would have skokna/red returning kicks and punts instead of Belquist and Siegel.  I hold my breath every time those two guys are back there on punts and kicks
• The kickoff game continues to baffle me.. I cant believe he doesnt have the leg to kick it into the endzone (if he doesnt there are probably 10+ North Dakota High school kids a year that can and do) and so it must be on purpose.  Not what I would pick but Im only an old guy on the internet.
• Sometimes Danny still gets too cute for my liking.. sometimes when you are ripping off 8-10 yds a carry you do that until they stop you.  I love how they are involving Quincy.  They already have shown a nice progression of options on the Q sneak play.
• I think Siouxfan97 has point on Tommy's deep passes.. I also think he is completely delusional on replacing him with a true freshman.  Danny sees these guys every day in practice and games and if he thought we had a better chance with one of our other QB's i think he would replace Tommy in a minute.. Tommy is awesome and we are lucky to have him.  He is tough as nails and makes great decisions over and over.  I wish he would have played his Freshman year (2019) versus having to suffer through watching Ketteringham (who also threw a nice deep ball by the way)

Im looking forward to an upset in Boise.. Defense has to keep improving.

Agree with everything.  The kickoff I believe is designed to be around the 5 yard line forcing the opponent to with intent to tackle before the 25 yard line.  Doesn't always work.