Bubba Extended

[Wilbur]

19 hours ago, fightingsioux4life said:

So you think FCS isn't horribly watered down? It is. And pretending it isn't doesn't make it true.

This 100%.  Where Bubba has taken the program and the struggles that we've seen over his tenure at UND......and we are currently a top 20 program in the FCS....  Winning 7 games, getting to the playoffs, then bowing out right away.....top 20....

[Kab]

Dumping your season tickets or not going to games only hurts the programs.  Less $ will make things worse.

the players need support and you won’t get players without $

 

[dmksioux]

30 minutes ago, Kab said:

Dumping your season tickets or not going to games only hurts the programs.  Less $ will make things worse.

the players need support and you won’t get players without $

 

True, but if enough people speak with their pocket books, then maybe Armacost/Chaves will make the  necessary changes. 
As a fan, I don’t like the direction the programs, other than hockey, are headed. And for the AD to be ok with current state of affairs doesn’t sit well with me.  So I will choose to spend my money elsewhere. I’ve had season football tix for 10+ years. I’ve also attended many others sporting events than football. But apathy has finally set in with me.  Sad to say, but it is what it is. 

[Hayduke1]

UND is competitive in the best conference in the FCS. 

We would all like to see more, but that is a pretty good place to be. 

[rochsioux]

1 hour ago, Kab said:

Dumping your season tickets or not going to games only hurts the programs.  Less $ will make things worse.

the players need support and you won’t get players without $

 

Probably. Sometimes there’s no other choice. Support mediocrity and that’s what you’ll continue to see. Stop the support and hopefully it will result in change. 

[fightingsioux4life]

8 minutes ago, Hayduke1 said:

UND is competitive in the best conference in the FCS. 

We would all like to see more, but that is a pretty good place to be. 

So you are okay with what we are now?

That's fine.

But some of us are not.

Thus the outrage on this thread.

[Siouxperman8]

1 hour ago, Kab said:

Dumping your season tickets or not going to games only hurts the programs.  Less $ will make things worse.

the players need support and you won’t get players without $

 

Also hurting REA more than the fb program by 4%. 

REA takes 52% of football ticket revenue. 

[Hayduke1]

5 hours ago, fightingsioux4life said:

So you are okay with what we are now?

That's fine.

But some of us are not.

Thus the outrage on this thread.

Totally get the outrage.  I want to see better also. I’m just saying it could be a lot worse. 

for example   I live near the University of Northern Colorado   They had a perfect season last year  0-12  

Their baseball team is 0-20 right now 

More perfection  

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Oxbow6]

21 minutes ago, Hayduke1 said:

Totally get the outrage.  I want to see better also. I’m just saying it could be a lot worse. 

for example   I live near the University of Northern Colorado   They had a perfect season last year  0-12  

Their baseball team is 0-20 right now 

More perfection 

Tough to win when everyone is baked all the time??

[shep]

I'm grateful for not being 0-12 but if that's the standard around here it's bad news.

I like a 7 win team but please dear God, give me one Playoff W by next year. PLEASE!

[Sioux>Bison]

8 hours ago, Kab said:

Dumping your season tickets or not going to games only hurts the programs.  Less $ will make things worse.

the players need support and you won’t get players without $

 

Bubbas coaching is hurting this program! He has done nothing to fix this defense in the offseason. I’m afraid to say this defense could be worse this fall than last year

[Sioux94]

After firing Mussman, yes the initial goal was to be competitive, which Bubba has done that.  But we really have taken very few strides since 2016.  Our playoff games have been for the most part pretty embarrassing. I felt embarrassed during the first half of that Weber State playoff game. Score ended up being a lot closer than the game really was. Got steam rolled by Nicholls.........yes Nicholls State. Embarrassing. 

[shep]

6 hours ago, Sioux94 said:

After firing Mussman, yes the initial goal was to be competitive, which Bubba has done that.  But we really have taken very few strides since 2016.  Our playoff games have been for the most part pretty embarrassing. I felt embarrassed during the first half of that Weber State playoff game. Score ended up being a lot closer than the game really was. Got steam rolled by Nicholls.........yes Nicholls State. Embarrassing. 

If you're recounting bad playoff games, last year's Defensive play has to be considered.

[GoHawks]

On 3/22/2024 at 7:21 PM, Hayduke1 said:

Totally get the outrage.  I want to see better also. I’m just saying it could be a lot worse. 

for example   I live near the University of Northern Colorado   They had a perfect season last year  0-12  

Their baseball team is 0-20 right now 

More perfection  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Football coach was in his 1st season as Head Coach

Baseball coach is in his 2nd season as head coach

Not like either were winning big sky titles before

Bad comparison

[Hayduke1]

On 3/26/2024 at 1:10 PM, GoHawks said:

Football coach was in his 1st season as Head Coach

Baseball coach is in his 2nd season as head coach

Not like either were winning big sky titles before

Bad comparison

Point taken 

 

hey, baseball team split with Omaha last weekend. 2-22 now!  
 

[Siouxperman8]

On 3/22/2024 at 7:21 PM, Hayduke1 said:

Totally get the outrage.  I want to see better also. I’m just saying it could be a lot worse. 

for example   I live near the University of Northern Colorado   They had a perfect season last year  0-12  

Their baseball team is 0-20 right now 

More perfection 

In the 5 fb seasons prior to 2023 UNC won a total of 13 games and never more than 3 in one year.  So yes it could get a lot worse.

[SIOUXFAN97]

27 minutes ago, Siouxperman8 said:

In the 5 fb seasons prior to 2023 UNC won a total of 13 games and never more than 3 in one year.  So yes it could get a lot worse.

big sky sucks

[wheelsup]

If you are on the ledge with the bubba extension feel free to wander over to the hockey playoff thread.. most overfunded  program in college hockey.. still can’t get out of the first round. 

[Sioux94]

24 minutes ago, wheelsup said:

If you are on the ledge with the bubba extension feel free to wander over to the hockey playoff thread.. most overfunded  program in college hockey.. still can’t get out of the first round. 

Yep. Although UND football would sure love to even just be ranked the #1 team in the country at some point during the season. Football team hasn't even sniffed that in two decades. 

[Sioux>Bison]

39 minutes ago, wheelsup said:

If you are on the ledge with the bubba extension feel free to wander over to the hockey playoff thread.. most overfunded  program in college hockey.. still can’t get out of the first round. 

Who knew we should be happy with what Bubba has done! Good enough for hockey so good enough for football!

[Sioux>Bison]

14 minutes ago, Sioux94 said:

Yep. Although UND football would sure love to even just be ranked the #1 team in the country at some point during the season. Football team hasn't even sniffed that in two decades. 

Being ranked #1 doesn’t mean squat when you are nowhere near #1 at the end of the season!

[wheelsup]

10 minutes ago, Sioux>Bison said:

Who knew we should be happy with what Bubba has done! Good enough for hockey so good enough for football!

Agreed… I was really intending this to be more of a comment about UND athletics.. even when we have the best funded team in the country we still can’t get a playoff win. I think the football team has as many playoff wins as the hockey team since 2016.. would be nice to expect more of both programs.

[Sioux94]

52 minutes ago, Sioux>Bison said:

Being ranked #1 doesn’t mean squat when you are nowhere near #1 at the end of the season!

Oh I totally get it....that's why I said I agree with what he said, how you finish the season is the only thing that really matters. But can you honestly even fathom the thought of UND football bring ranked #1 at any point during the season. I can't. 

[Sioux>Bison]

36 minutes ago, Sioux94 said:

Oh I totally get it....that's why I said I agree with what he said, how you finish the season is the only thing that really matters. But can you honestly even fathom the thought of UND football bring ranked #1 at any point during the season. I can't. 

Not with bubba in charge of the defense!

[CMSioux]

10 hours ago, Sioux94 said:

Yep. Although UND football would sure love to even just be ranked the #1 team in the country at some point during the season. Football team hasn't even sniffed that in two decades. 

Honest question - if the football team had the resources the hockey team had - would it make a difference (I think we could assume if they had those resources the staff would be upgraded).