Transfer Portal 2023

[UND-FB-FAN]

4 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

I've noticed we tend to recruit kids who are "nice" and were likely in their FCA chapter at their HS.

I'm not saying we need to go full "Ricky Vaughn" but we could pull in a few off this list. 

Now this is pure gold.

[UND1983]

16 minutes ago, gundy1124 said:

It hurt taking a Chance type player like Otis then having that blow up.  But, winning the GPA conference title doesn't need to be the goal either.   Bring in some dogs, win a bunch of games with them, hopefully they don't get arrested in the process??  It's tricky.

I would say they got some nice value from Otis, though. He was pretty damn good for that short while

[UND-FB-FAN]

3 hours ago, UND1983 said:

I would say they got some nice value from Otis, though. He was pretty damn good for that short while

All the more reason to go out and recruit the whole damn country. No restrictions. Get good football players. 
 

now, of course this is a bit extreme, but und should be more extreme than what they have been. 

[AJS]

Some guys the coaching staff are following on X that are intriguing to me. 

• Jonathan Bunce (OLB) - St. Thomas
• Jordan Knapke (SS/OLB) - UNC
• Khai West (DB) - Mankato
• Owen Goss (DB) - Colgate
• Jimmy Buck (WR) - St. John's

 

Let's get some of those guys offers! 

[forksandspoons]

13 minutes ago, AJS said:

Some guys the coaching staff are following on X that are intriguing to me. 

• Jonathan Bunce (OLB) - St. Thomas
• Jordan Knapke (SS/OLB) - UNC
• Khai West (DB) - Mankato
• Owen Goss (DB) - Colgate
• Jimmy Buck (WR) - St. John's

 

Let's get some of those guys offers! 

A few other transfer portal guys that the coaches follow (coulda been following for a few years now):

Nic Sanker - LB - Princeton 

Ashtin Rustemeyer - DT - Arkansas State

Stephen Saywahn - DB - Iowa Central 

Dan Martens - DB - Louisville 

Amaun Williams - DB - Wisconsin 

Ross Gengler - OLB - Wisconsin 

Anthony Chideme-Alfaro - CB - Cornell 

 

[Hans8891]

Rumor has it that Bubba addressed the team last week with more fire than anything seen in the past.  Maybe the message is finally resonating that the “Mr. Roger’s” approach to firing up the team is not really working.  Also hearing that our younger quarterbacks are making real efforts to take on leadership roles.  While it can be hard to expect significant changes based on history, I remain hopeful that we will see moves forward again next year.  This team can be frustrating, but I’m hoping for improvement and will be right back tailgating and in my seats next year.  I am, however,  hoping we see real changes on defense and get some of the old Sioux linebacker and secondary hitting back into the system.  Our coverage schemes on third down clearly have to be scrapped as well.  We have a whole year to work on that….

[homer]

17 minutes ago, Hans8891 said:

Rumor has it that Bubba addressed the team last week with more fire than anything seen in the past.  Maybe the message is finally resonating that the “Mr. Roger’s” approach to firing up the team is not really working.  Also hearing that our younger quarterbacks are making real efforts to take on leadership roles.  While it can be hard to expect significant changes based on history, I remain hopeful that we will see moves forward again next year.  This team can be frustrating, but I’m hoping for improvement and will be right back tailgating and in my seats next year.  I am, however,  hoping we see real changes on defense and get some of the old Sioux linebacker and secondary hitting back into the system.  Our coverage schemes on third down clearly have to be scrapped as well.  We have a whole year to work on that….

3…..2….

[gfhockey]

33 minutes ago, Hans8891 said:

Rumor has it that Bubba addressed the team last week with more fire than anything seen in the past.  Maybe the message is finally resonating that the “Mr. Roger’s” approach to firing up the team is not really working.  Also hearing that our younger quarterbacks are making real efforts to take on leadership roles.  While it can be hard to expect significant changes based on history, I remain hopeful that we will see moves forward again next year.  This team can be frustrating, but I’m hoping for improvement and will be right back tailgating and in my seats next year.  I am, however,  hoping we see real changes on defense and get some of the old Sioux linebacker and secondary hitting back into the system.  Our coverage schemes on third down clearly have to be scrapped as well.  We have a whole year to work on that….

Too little too late why wait till after the season

[UND Football Fan]

10 minutes ago, gfhockey said:

Too little too late why wait till after the season

Possibly during player, coaching and possibly AD evaluations on staff people were a little more honest on what they “the team” needed to do and be able to achieve their goals next season. 

[UND-FB-FAN]

3 hours ago, Hans8891 said:

Rumor has it that Bubba addressed the team last week with more fire than anything seen in the past.  Maybe the message is finally resonating that the “Mr. Roger’s” approach to firing up the team is not really working.  Also hearing that our younger quarterbacks are making real efforts to take on leadership roles.  While it can be hard to expect significant changes based on history, I remain hopeful that we will see moves forward again next year.  This team can be frustrating, but I’m hoping for improvement and will be right back tailgating and in my seats next year.  I am, however,  hoping we see real changes on defense and get some of the old Sioux linebacker and secondary hitting back into the system.  Our coverage schemes on third down clearly have to be scrapped as well.  We have a whole year to work on that….

 

[homer]

21 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

 

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[Sioux>Bison]

So when is this max exodus supposed to happen? Portal has been open for 3 days……

So we end up losing one underclassman to the portal????  I thought some of you were FB experts…….

[Devils]

8 hours ago, Sioux>Bison said:

So when is this max exodus supposed to happen? Portal has been open for 3 days……

So we end up losing one underclassman to the portal????  I thought some of you were FB experts…….

That may have been your first mistake 

[Kab]

9 hours ago, Sioux>Bison said:

So when is this max exodus supposed to happen? Portal has been open for 3 days……

So we end up losing one underclassman to the portal????  I thought some of you were FB experts…….

Well I did stay at a holiday inn express last time 

[The Sicatoka]

13 hours ago, Hans8891 said:

Rumor has it that Bubba addressed the team last week with more fire than anything seen in the past. 

Bubba? Fire?

We have efforted and received video from that speech ... 

[AJS]

10 hours ago, Sioux>Bison said:

So when is this max exodus supposed to happen? Portal has been open for 3 days……

So we end up losing one underclassman to the portal????  I thought some of you were FB experts…….

Guilty. Happened to me two years ago as well. Ultimately, here's my thought, a school like UND absolutely cannot sustain big hits to the portal. Easy to overreact when it seems like there's no end in sight. Feels like we're close to being out of the weeds for those entering. If the numbers stay at what it is, I'll call this year's exits a mild success. 

[The Sicatoka]

Three reasons to go into portal:

- someone whispered in your ear (likely Kilty) 
- you're rolling the dice, seven or snake-eyes (and many who don't expect it get the snake)
- a quiet exit from playing

[Hans8891]

26 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Bubba? Fire?

We have efforted and received video from that speech ... 

I get it and have been right with you.  Just telling you what I have heard and hoping for a turnaround.  Coaching staff isn’t going anywhere, so hoping a shakeup in mentality is there.  Without a mass exodus, the players apparently have much less discontent than Most of this blog does.  I am Glad to see we don’t have too many key players going into the portal.  Now we need to pick up some instant help in multiple positions on d and an o lineman or 2 and see if the message was actually received and efforts being made.  I still struggle in evaluating whether the individual talent on d was that bad or our schemes were atrocious.  I don’t think individual talent can explain our third and long results over and over again…

[The Sicatoka]

9 minutes ago, AJS said:

Guilty. Happened to me two years ago as well. Ultimately, here's my thought, a school like UND absolutely cannot sustain big hits to the portal. Easy to overreact when it seems like there's no end in sight. Feels like we're close to being out of the weeds for those entering. If the numbers stay at what it is, I'll call this year's exits a mild success. 

Like I said, three Covid year guys, two low minutes guys, a junior with a degree already, and Ocansey. 

If that holds that's more than managable. 

[UND-FB-FAN]

10 minutes ago, Hans8891 said:

Coaching staff isn’t going anywhere

Program also isn’t going anywhere different until there’s change with staff …

Common sense … but we keep “hoping” blindly 

[iramurphy]

18 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Three reasons to go into portal:

- someone whispered in your ear (likely Kilty) 
- you're rolling the dice, seven or snake-eyes (and many who don't expect it get the snake)
- a quiet exit from playing

I think one other reason is guys who want more playing time or an O or D scheme that may offer more opportunities for someone with their skill set. (TE who wants to be part of a passing game or a WR who feels they can stretch the field or get open on crossing routes).

[AJS]

21 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Three reasons to go into portal:

- someone whispered in your ear (likely Kilty) 
- you're rolling the dice, seven or snake-eyes (and many who don't expect it get the snake)
- a quiet exit from playing

Four reasons

- "Mutual" decision between parties. Thank you, but we need to either improve our situation at this position, or we have others that need more playing time. I put mutual in quotes, because these situations would be dictated by the program

 

 

[AJS]

3 minutes ago, iramurphy said:

I think one other reason is guys who want more playing time or an O or D scheme that may offer more opportunities for someone with their skill set. (TE who wants to be part of a passing game or a WR who feels they can stretch the field or get open on crossing routes).

Along with that, a player who is buried on the depth chart and just wants playing time. 

[AJS]

On 12/5/2023 at 12:34 PM, AJS said:

Take a look at who the Coaches are following on social media, and you'll see many potential targets. Things need to move quickly no doubt. My best guess is Monday - Wednesday they'll see who enters as well as vet. Offers start on Thursday.

Let's see if today is the day!

[geaux_sioux]

29 minutes ago, Hans8891 said:

I get it and have been right with you.  Just telling you what I have heard and hoping for a turnaround.  Coaching staff isn’t going anywhere, so hoping a shakeup in mentality is there.  Without a mass exodus, the players apparently have much less discontent than Most of this blog does.  I am Glad to see we don’t have too many key players going into the portal.  Now we need to pick up some instant help in multiple positions on d and an o lineman or 2 and see if the message was actually received and efforts being made.  I still struggle in evaluating whether the individual talent on d was that bad or our schemes were atrocious.  I don’t think individual talent can explain our third and long results over and over again…

Talent wise is was clear we weren’t fast enough on the edge. Imagine those third and longs with Turner coming off the edge instead of what we had this year. That’s probably a 2 game swing right there and we’re still playing.