Bengals vs Hawks Sept 14, 2024

[forksandspoons]

Per Tom Miller the ISU center is out. Hopefully Orlando and company + the crowd can make it a nightmare for the backup.

[SiouxDini]

Romfro gets it done. 31-15 good guys.

[Bengal 6]

7 hours ago, CMSioux said:

No one is taking the game lightly. Not sure what your reason is for coming over here and puffing your chest based on the last few years. It's a game, enjoy it. Never saw if you were coming to Grand Forks but if you were many would offer you refeshments - just stop acting like bison fans. 

I love getting a rise out of you guys..... But please don't compare me to a bison fan that's about as bad as calling me a BYU fan.  It might not seem like it but I actually root for UND except when they play ISU. Just listened to both of the head coachs and it's going to be fun....

[UND-FB-FAN]

Just play a goddamn complete game.

[F'n Hawks]

Anyone know why the next three game start at 1:00 even with no hockey? Figured at least 1 of them would be a 3:00 kickoff.

[UND1983]

4 minutes ago, F'n Hawks said:

Anyone know why the next three game start at 1:00 even with no hockey? Figured at least 1 of them would be a 3:00 kickoff.

Midco I am sure.  

[ND1]

14 minutes ago, F'n Hawks said:

Anyone know why the next three game start at 1:00 even with no hockey? Figured at least 1 of them would be a 3:00 kickoff.

Midco and Bubba prefers the noon or 1 pm start so the players don’t sit around all day waiting for kickoff.  

[fightingsioux4life]

54 minutes ago, ND1 said:

Midco and Bubba prefers the noon or 1 pm start so the players don’t sit around all day waiting for kickoff.  

A lot of coaches deal with night games all the time. It wouldn't kill our program to embrace them. The year we opened the Alerus Center (2001) we had night games before hockey started in October and those games were well attended.

Bubba and Midco would get over it if it helped raise the profile of the program.

[SiouxFan100]

I want to win this game really bad

[siouxfan512]

It would be nice to see some tight ends used in this game. I feel like that would be a decent option for Romfo to get his pass game going.

[SuhakiYeahYeah]

The greens officially make their debut

 

[GoodGood]

Just now, SuhakiYeahYeah said:

The greens officially make their debut

 

Love the tribute to Rich Homie Quan! RIP 

[sioux24/7]

16 hours ago, siouxfan512 said:

It would be nice to see some tight ends used in this game. I feel like that would be a decent option for Romfo to get his pass game going.

Agreed! Couple nice rollouts for easy completions. I’ve been hoping to see Aidan Behymer utilized. 

[Siouxperman8]

I always worry about teams the spread it out and sling it around.  We usually struggle against them. 

[UND-FB-FAN]

16 hours ago, Siouxperman8 said:

I always worry about teams the spread it out and sling it around.  We usually struggle against them. 

No excuses, but you’re right. Need to adjust defensively. Can’t play base personnel designed to stop the run against a team that throws it all the time and also can’t put players with questionable tackling ability constantly in one on one situations with cover 0 man. We’ll see how it goes, but obviously important for UND to get pressure with only 4 and zone the back 7. Need to tackle well in space, no big plays. Will see if the defense shows up ready to play. Players need to show up ready to go, and coaches need to have put the players in the best position to succeed.

Crowd noise (or lack thereof) will also be a factor; there is no question the UND pass rush feeds off the crowd noise if present in the Alerus.

[forksandspoons]

Big game tomorrow. Find a way to get it done! I still think Rucker is due for a major breakout game. Offensively, Dennis and Quincy need to be involved.

Crowd needs to do its part. Get to the Alerus and be loud on every down! 

[Sioux94]

8 minutes ago, forksandspoons said:

Big game tomorrow. Find a way to get it done! I still think Rucker is due for a major breakout game. Offensively, Dennis and Quincy need to be involved.

Crowd needs to do its part. Get to the Alerus and be loud on every down! 

I'd like to see Tai and Seidl get the ball in space.  

[MoSiouxFan]

Prediction time.

 

UND  31

ISU   28

[Hawkster]

This game comes down to which of our teams shows up, first half team or second half.  I'm going with second half 90% of the time.   UND 31 ISU 24

[siouxfan512]

In a strange situation, I have not kid's games or practices to go to tomorrow. A whole Saturday with no plans! All that is left to do is figure out if I want to watch the game from my couch or in my garage.

Pumped to watch the boys play and get some momentum. Want to be a top end team, this is a game you win by multiple scores. People in Fargo and Brooking wouldn't even contemplate this being a blowout game ... can this team do that? I'm still riding the high from last week .... keep it going.  LFG!!!

[Dustin]

Not stepping out too far on the limb - UND wins by more than one score.  Something like 30-21.

[Oxbow6]

UND punts once inside the ISU 50

UND throws a TD pass

UND makes a FG

UND wins 24-21

[AJS]

No turnovers by our defense so far this year, let’s change that this weekend. Win the turnover battle.

[FSSD]

I don't know what to think about this year's team.  Are they 1st half Montana or 2nd half?  At this point prediction.  Just get us a win.  I will say, it has been fun to watch the D-line and linebackers this year.  They have been very active, and man has 34 stepped it up this year.

[Sioux94]

40 minutes ago, AJS said:

No turnovers by our defense so far this year, let’s change that this weekend. Win the turnover battle.

That's what I was thinking. We need a tipped ball for an INT or a straight up INT or fumble or something this game. Hoping we can get some decent pressure with 4. 

Playing wide open passing teams always makes me nervous too as the one poster mentioned. But no reason we shouldn't be able to play complimentary football on both sides of the ball and come away with a two score win at home. Would also love to see our kicker drill a 47 yard FG to build his confidence even more. 

I'll go 31-20 UND.