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[90siouxfan]

3 minutes ago, HoopsFan03 said:

Yes I have.

And I can say it isn't some "cheap shot". You're completely overreacting. It's a funny little meme. Get out your feelings. 

Did you just respond from the wrong log in?

[SIOUXFAN97]

4 minutes ago, SiouxBoys said:

If Jerry was ready from day 1 as an 18-year-old freshman (this is all based on a bike ride), then why wouldn't he be ready to go on day 1 as a 19-year-old redshirt freshman?

you' ll have to ask the guys that win about 54% of their games i guess

[sioux24/7]

2 minutes ago, USTBench said:

Unheralded, no D1 offers, yet came in (at the last second) and manned the ship for 3 1/2 seasons. 9,000+ yards, 63 TDs, aided in beating the Bison, and no doubt showed Feeney and Kaminski a thing or two about leadership (especially when looking at some of the recent debacles, like the Otis Weah situation).  Everyone on this board should be grateful that kid was here to right the ship and he should be considered a UND legend, full stop.

That said, no, Tommy doesn't have big arm talent, he has had his run, and is probably not the guy to get UND over the hump of being slightly above-average, and putting them in the Frisco conversation. You have the Minnesota and Wisconsin POYs waiting in the wings. Feeney will not be a "young guy" next year, he'll be in his 3rd year of this offense, and Kaminski is a real talent as well, and by all accounts will push Feeney for QB1. If Danny and/or Bubba didn't have "the talk" with Tommy, you'd lose one or both of your big recruits, and after spring ball, you still may lose one to the TP, regardless. It was time to turn the page. 

As for Romfo, he's an 11A kid from ND and will probably never get a real true shot at QB1 in an upper tier FCS program no matter what he shows in practice. I'm getting Brock Boltman vibes out of him. 

Well said. I really hope they go hard on the brockstar formation with Romfo. 

[shep]

4 minutes ago, HoopsFan03 said:

Yes I have.

And I can say it isn't some "cheap shot". You're completely overreacting. It's a funny little meme. Get out your feelings. 

You say “Yes I have,” but he was responding to Siouxfan 97. 

OOPS

[fightingsioux4life]

1 hour ago, shep said:

Meaning half the posters here will still complain about the starting QB

As long as there is an open competition for the starting job between Feeney and Kaminski, I won't complain at all.

[SiouxBoys]

Just now, fightingsioux4life said:

As long as there is an open competition for the starting job between Feeney and Kaminski, I won't complain at all.

Bullsh!t. You started that fund yet?

[SIOUXFAN97]

10 minutes ago, iramurphy said:

Have you have ever played the game  or been in any team sport or even a job where you contributed anything beyond taking up space?  If so, you would understand this is a cheap shot. 
Your posts over time indicate a lack of understanding of the basic fundamentals of football beyond what one can pick up from sitting on their ass in the bleachers or from their bike. 
Taking a cheap shot at a guy who busted his ass for UND FB over the years serves no purpose other than revealing an insight into who you are. 
 

 

i ran the drive thru for 16 hours straight one time when my meme co-worker called in sick (playing minecraft me thinks).........

[iramurphy]

11 minutes ago, HoopsFan03 said:

I appreciated seeing the meme one final time!

It may go down in history as the greatest meme to ever be posted on SS.com

Surprised someone who claims to have played college BB would appreciate someone taking a cheap shot at an athlete on his way out. Most of the posters who played or coached at this level view it as a cheap shot. Fortunately, the guys I played with and coached always had each other’s backs and the backs of our fellow athletes. 
 

[Longtime fan]

Good luck to Tommy wherever he ends up.   Fresh start is good for und.  Maybe he can recruit Danny and bubba to follow him ? 

[SIOUXFAN97]

1 minute ago, iramurphy said:

Surprised someone who claims to have played college BB would appreciate someone taking a cheap shot at an athlete on his way out. Most of the posters who played or coached at this level view it as a cheap shot. Fortunately, the guys I played with and coached always had each other’s backs and the backs of our fellow athletes. 
 

once again...why a cheapshot......all the WR's wanted "anyone but tommy" and you could even see it in Bo's body language on some plays ......does wes doing what he did constitute a "have your back mentality"....and red too?

[UND1983]

Can somebody help Ralphie and the dorks find their meds?

[GoodGood]

3 minutes ago, iramurphy said:

Surprised someone who claims to have played college BB would appreciate someone taking a cheap shot at an athlete on his way out. Most of the posters who played or coached at this level view it as a cheap shot. Fortunately, the guys I played with and coached always had each other’s backs and the backs of our fellow athletes. 
 

You need to relax. 

[Midwestern Hawk]

48 minutes ago, iramurphy said:

Why the cheap shot?  It was already reported that he has entered the portal. The kid played hard, had more success than failure. 

Very few of us have a clear understanding of what it takes to play and compete at this level. This is the type of nonsense that shows a lack of class.  Most posters are mature enough to thank him for his dedication and efforts toward moving the program forward regardless of our frustrations with team performance. 

This was never Tommy fault.  I'm sure he always did his best.  Again(I know I am a broken record)this is on Danny and Bubba.  If Tommy really was the best QB option they could come up with, it makes some of the play calling and in-game decisions even more suspect.  Tommy was an average game manager and did well against bad to average teams and was not good against stiff competition.  I am looking forward to the next chapter to see which QB steps up and how the offense is tailored to his strengths and weaknesses.  Best of luck to Tommy.

 

If we can run the ball on our opponent will we rely on the run or will we continue to outsmart ourselves?  I imagine Kaminsky father was incredibly frustrated watching this team.

[siouxfan512]

23 minutes ago, SiouxBoys said:

If Jerry was ready from day 1 as an 18-year-old freshman (this is all based on a bike ride), then why wouldn't he be ready to go on day 1 as a 19-year-old redshirt freshman?

lol, I had the exact same question typed up and then deleted it. Didn't want to poke the bear. 

[fightingsioux4life]

17 minutes ago, SiouxBoys said:

Bullsh!t. You started that fund yet?

I don't work off your timetable. When it is set up, it will appear as a new discussion thread in the FB forum.

[iramurphy]

2 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

once again...why a cheapshot......all the WR's wanted "anyone but tommy" and you could even see it in Bo's body language on some plays ......does wes doing what he did constitute a "have your back mentality"....and red too?

Multiple players spoke about their support for Schuster during the season. I haven’t spoken to them.  
Your opinions on who should have been QB are just as valid as those who disagree. I view your meme during the season as different than the “Tommy two gloves” and meme as he prepares to move on. 

[iramurphy]

25 minutes ago, HoopsFan03 said:

Yes I have.

And I can say it isn't some "cheap shot". You're completely overreacting. It's a funny little meme. Get out your feelings. 

It has nothing to do with “feelings”.  It was funny during the season. I believe calling the guy “Tommy Two Gloves” and reposting the meme as he moves on shows a lack of class and is disrespectful. 

[SiouxBoys]

8 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

I don't work off your timetable. When it is set up, it will appear as a new discussion thread in the FB forum.

Sounds good. Can't wait to help contribute. Don't let us all down now!

[UND08]

2 hours ago, USTBench said:

Unheralded, no D1 offers, yet came in (at the last second) and manned the ship for 3 1/2 seasons. 9,000+ yards, 63 TDs, aided in beating the Bison, and no doubt showed Feeney and Kaminski a thing or two about leadership (especially when looking at some of the recent debacles, like the Otis Weah situation).  Everyone on this board should be grateful that kid was here to right the ship and he should be considered a UND legend, full stop.

That said, no, Tommy doesn't have big arm talent, he has had his run, and is probably not the guy to get UND over the hump of being slightly above-average, and putting them in the Frisco conversation. You have the Minnesota and Wisconsin POYs waiting in the wings. Feeney will not be a "young guy" next year, he'll be in his 3rd year of this offense, and Kaminski is a real talent as well, and by all accounts will push Feeney for QB1. If Danny and/or Bubba didn't have "the talk" with Tommy, you'd lose one or both of your big recruits, and after spring ball, you still may lose one to the TP, regardless. It was time to turn the page. 

As for Romfo, he's an 11A kid from ND and will probably never get a real true shot at QB1 in an upper tier FCS program no matter what he shows in practice. I'm getting Brock Boltman vibes out of him. 

This is exactly how most rational fans feel about Tommy and UND I think.  We have what we feel like is a really good QB room with lots of depth and talent waiting in the wings.  If this was mutual I actually credit Bubba for being willing to roll the dice a little bit with an unproven (albeit maybe more physically gifted) QB next year, when Tommy may have been the most consistent bet at another 7 win season (and maybe an extension).  He could have done that and sold out the future (ie losing one or both Feeney and Kaminski to the portal)...

This feels like it's in the long term best interests of the program, but it's certainly not without some risks.  I hope Tommy lights it up wherever he goes (unless he's on our schedule next year), and he's a key reason why our QB room was as good as it has been the last couple years.  He's a UND legend in my book...think where we would have been without him?

I'm also excited for the future.  I'd certainly appreciate seeing a bigger QB be able to stand in the pocket and deliver "dots" all over the field.  I hope we have that in our next QB1!

[GoodGood]

I love this website

[Midwestern Hawk]

On 11/28/2023 at 10:49 AM, iramurphy said:

It may be more accurate to say if he plays to his full potential he is first team all-conference. Coaches who watch hours of game film choose all-conference. They watch in detail how our linemen play. If we have a guy who doesn’t give up sacks, who bull dozes the defenders in the run game, who can get to the second level etc they know. If they don’t do it play after play and games after game they are often HM. The best guys elevate the play of their teammates. Kiley is a good tackle with great potential but lack of team success is only a small factor. Waletzko didn’t play on great teams either. 

Would love to get your input on this...

2023 conference records:

ALL MVFC SELECTIONS:

TEAM - 1st - 2nd - TOTAL

SDSU - 9-9=18

USD - 3-4=7

NDSU - 7-2=9

YSU - 0-5=5

UND - 1-4=5

UNI - 5-0=5

SIU - 1-1=2

IlSU - 3-3=6

MiSI - 2-2=4

MuSU - 0-0=0

InSU - 0-2=2

WIU - 0-0=0

 

[iramurphy]

17 minutes ago, HoopsFan03 said:

Sports/kids aren't like they used to be 50 years ago when you played, Ira. Kids these days make memes about each other to laugh at and have fun with. You are seriously looking into this way too deep. This isn't some "cheap shot". Please stop crying on this site. 

I still work with closely with athletes on a regular basis. I have a pretty good understanding of how kids have changed.
You and the rest of “the squad” seem to be able to criticize others on a regular basis, but struggle responding when I or others disagree or criticize posts from Squad posters.
How soft can you guys be? Sticking up for a UND athlete as he ends his career isn’t crying. Nothing on a fan forum gets me excited. I just feel the name calling and the meme posted were cheap shots at a guy ending his UND career.  
 

[GoodGood]

8 minutes ago, iramurphy said:

I still work with closely with athletes on a regular basis. I have a pretty good understanding of how kids have changed.
You and the rest of “the squad” seem to be able to criticize others on a regular basis, but struggle responding when I or others disagree or criticize posts from Squad posters.
How soft can you guys be? Sticking up for a UND athlete as he ends his career isn’t crying. Nothing on a fan forum gets me excited. I just feel the name calling and the meme posted were cheap shots at a guy ending his UND career.  
 

This is all over a meme… We all need to relax

[90siouxfan]

right on cue....

[iramurphy]

4 minutes ago, Midwestern Hawk said:

Would love to get your input on this...

2023 conference records:

ALL MVFC SELECTIONS:

TEAM - 1st - 2nd - TOTAL

SDSU - 9-9=18

USD - 3-4=7

NDSU - 7-2=9

YSU - 0-5=5

UND - 1-4=5

UNI - 5-0=5

SIU - 1-1=2

IlSU - 3-3=6

MiSI - 2-2=4

MuSU - 0-0=0

InSU - 0-2=2

WIU - 0-0=0

 

One might say that NDSU with 9 , Ill St with 6 and Mi St with 4 selections may have underperformed. SDSU is no surprise and I believe evidence that your opinion on finishing at or toward the top of the league is an advantage. UND, YSU and UNI at tied for 3rd with 5 each. I still think if a guy played up to AA or first team AConf ability he would be at least 2nd team regardless of where we finished.Ill St and Mi St got guys 10 guys on 1st or 2nd team and finished tied for 7th and 9th respectively.