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Eric Schmidt named head coach of North Dakota football


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  On 12/10/2024 at 12:06 PM, Siouxperman8 said:

When do people think we’ll hear about the staff?  Maybe some positions on Wednesday?

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Oh I would think that has already been decided. Not public knowledge yet. Some positions can be negotiated with the HC…who he wants to bring with and at what salary. 


Yes, I would think the first two years will be “buildings years.” But I think the positive vibes will be enough to put more in the W column.

Also, having Bubba, with his football knowledge and knowing first hand the needs of the program, in some admin/fundraising position will be a huge asset!!!

Good times coming!

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  On 12/10/2024 at 12:46 PM, Mama Sue said:

Oh I would think that has already been decided. Not public knowledge yet. Some positions can be negotiated with the HC…who he wants to bring with and at what salary. 


Yes, I would think the first two years will be “buildings years.” But I think the positive vibes will be enough to put more in the W column.

Also, having Bubba, with his football knowledge and knowing first hand the needs of the program, in some admin/fundraising position will be a huge asset!!!

Good times coming!

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I think the rule of thumb with a new coach is growing pains year one and hit the ground running year 2 and full steam ahead year 3. It even worked like that with Bubba.

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  On 12/10/2024 at 3:04 PM, geaux_sioux said:

I think the rule of thumb with a new coach is growing pains year one and hit the ground running year 2 and full steam ahead year 3. It even worked like that with Bubba.

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Correct, although no reason Schmidt can’t do big things at UND in year one with transfer portal and watered-down FCS. With all that, I agree with you - big things typically take until year 2.

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  On 12/10/2024 at 3:31 PM, UND-FB-FAN said:

Correct, although no reason UND can’t do big things at UND in year one with transfer portal and watered-down FCS. With all that, I agree with you - big things typically take until year 2.

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Some people still don't think FCS is watered down even if the rest of us think so.  For next year I'm seeing 7-5 most likely with a small chance of 8-4.

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If you bring in the right transfer at QB, it can completely change your season for the better. This happens so often in college football these days. Hopefully Schmidt can find someone to come in and be a playmaker right away. 

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  On 12/10/2024 at 4:08 PM, zonadub said:

Or develop the QBs on the roster

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Unfortunately there isn't time to develop QB's on the field.  They need to develop as backups and get themselves ready to go, like most every other winning program.  So if the guy you have isn't ready go get one who is

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  On 12/10/2024 at 2:36 PM, Cratter said:

If Romfo is the starting QB next year we will quickly know Schmidts Head Coaching abilities.

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Depends on who we have on the roster to compete with him. Depends on who the OC is and what schemes we use.  Lastly, it depends on how much Romfo improves.  Regardless of who the QB is, a lot depends on the oline and the rest of the supporting cast, but I believe we need improvement across the board. 

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