2025 UND football

[Und Princess]

12 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said:

So to talk about something besides the QB battle, who are some players that we think will breakout this year? By that I mean players that were on the roster last year. 

Which transfers will make the biggest impact?

I think Lance Rucker, Gaven Ziebarth and Sam Strandell will have breakout years in 2025. Out of the transfers I think Xavier Leigh and Bennett Walker will have breakout years outside of the qb's. 

[Sioux94]

Zbarth and Seidl will the like thunder and lightning this year. Im guessing Zbarth gets the start.  However, part of me thinks might not be bad to have Seidl start and then Z come in on 2nd or 3rd series and pound. Kinda like how Santiago would start and then Brady would come in. Zbarth is the senior though and Im sure will start,  and has earned it. Either way.....nice 1-2 punch those guys. The nice thing about Seidl, he could take it to the house on any play. 

Thoughts? 

[siouxfan512]

9 hours ago, Sioux94 said:

Zbarth and Seidl will the like thunder and lightning this year. Im guessing Zbarth gets the start.  However, part of me thinks might not be bad to have Seidl start and then Z come in on 2nd or 3rd series and pound. Kinda like how Santiago would start and then Brady would come in. Zbarth is the senior though and Im sure will start,  and has earned it. Either way.....nice 1-2 punch those guys. The nice thing about Seidl, he could take it to the house on any play. 

Thoughts? 

I don't disagree, though until I see some more of Seidl, it's tough to compare him [or anyone] to Santiago. That kid was one of my absolute favorites to watch, especially when he had the Grady Train blocking for him (what could have been). Ziebarth is a stud too, and his numbers may be better than Oliveira's were, but Oli was splitting time big with Santiago.

Regardless, I think Ziebarth and Seidl could be a pretty dynamic duo if used correctly, and when you through Xavier in the mix, nobody may have crazy numbers because of the split reps, but you have a pretty full stable if they can stay healthy. The guy I was really excited about when he committed was Colton Brunell, but he seems to be a bit buried right now. If I remember correctly, there was some talk that he needed to build up his legs last year and get stronger, so maybe being buried a bit isn't a bad thing. Hopefully we have some games where he can get some work late and he can step into a bigger role once Z and X are gone.

I see Grant Romfo moved to TE, so I assume that has to do with wanting to keep him on the team more than anything. Very undersized and it sounds like we have added some pretty decent TE to the mix (hopefully we use them).

[siouxfan512]

Haven't really heard much about a few of the new guys. It will be nice to see a depth chart soon!

Frankfather - Juco kid, but was excited about the pickup. Has he made any traction, or will he be buried?

Devereaux - Assuming he won't start, but should we expect to see him get some playing time?

Higgins - I know he won't push for playing time at QB, but I haven't even heard his name. Is he getting reps or anything?

Kicker - Is there any competition here, or is this already locked up for Elrichs?

Tight Ends - With what we had and the additions from Missouri St and Wyoming, do we anticipate actually passing to the TE more? Or are these guys just filling roles and blocking?

Henry - D Line has been a pain point for years, always undersized and outmatched. With the change in defensive schemes, do we see Tyler Henry being an impact player, or a depth guy?

D back - I believe I've seen Walker and Lewis mentioned here and there, what about Robinson ... any insight on where he factors in?