Eric Schmidt named head coach of North Dakota football

[Sioux>Bison]

On 12/13/2024 at 7:36 PM, Sioux>Bison said:

So we need to get rid of the couple guys with no UND ties? Those guys are some of the only ties that Coach F has to UND. I think both coaches are great especially compared to the other side of the ball. Both played FBS ball, unlike our D2 coaches.
 

i wouldn’t mind bringing in a true QB coach who can develop these Young guys. Move coach k the WR’s.

I was right once again. stepps and Kostich will be good guys to keep for the local contacts . Can’t wait for a new d coordinator 

[F'n Hawks]

When will rest of coaching staff be announced? 

[SiouxFan100]

3 hours ago, F'n Hawks said:

When will rest of coaching staff be announced? 

Goood question- I thought 80 % of the staff would be announced by now

[YourInSiouxCountry]

Posting for LB, Safeties, Defensive Line and TE coaches are posted with a closing date of 12/23

[Siouxperman8]

1 hour ago, YourInSiouxCountry said:

Posting for LB, Safeties, Defensive Line and TE coaches are posted with a closing date of 12/23

No DC posting?  Interesting. 
Or has it been posted?

[Nodak78]

56 minutes ago, Siouxperman8 said:

No DC posting?  Interesting. 
Or has it been posted?

is Eric taking on the DC as part of his deal?

[UND-FB-FAN]

7 minutes ago, Nodak78 said:

is Eric taking on the DC as part of his deal?

Unlikely. Three defensive coaching positions are open, once those are filled, one of the three likely will be named defensive coordinator in addition to specific position responsibilities.

[sioux24/7]

12 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

Unlikely. Three defensive coaching positions are open, once those are filled, one of the three likely will be named defensive coordinator in addition to specific position responsibilities.

Probably just DC in title? Assuming Schmidt will be the play caller. 

[jdub27]

2 hours ago, Nodak78 said:

is Eric taking on the DC as part of his deal?

Interesting idea...
Would explain why the postings are what they are.

[Siouxperman8]

2 hours ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

Unlikely. Three defensive coaching positions are open, once those are filled, one of the three likely will be named defensive coordinator in addition to specific position responsibilities.

Not doubting your reply but it seems like a strange way to hire a staff.  I'd think he'd work top down.  Maybe his preferred DC candidate is with a team that is still playing. 

[forksandspoons]

Based on Schmidt’s time at UW and SDSU, I’d guess the DC will coach LBs as well. 

[NDSU grad]

On 12/16/2024 at 7:32 PM, ChadR said:

Who is buying?

From what I’ve heard, there’s 4 individuals ( I believe current members) who are purchasing it. 

[F'n Hawks]

4 hours ago, sioux24/7 said:

Probably just DC in title? Assuming Schmidt will be the play caller. 

I’m hoping this isn’t the case. There’s so much to worry about as a college HC that I would prefer he not be calling the defense.

[Dustin]

1 minute ago, F'n Hawks said:

I’m hoping this isn’t the case. There’s so much to worry about as a college HC that I would prefer he not be calling the defense.

Yes.  I am thinking he's courting one preferred name, with a potential couple backups in case his first choice doesn't pan out.

[MinnDak]

There is enough coaches in place so he can take his time and get it right. The DC had better be good or there will be little improvement overall. 

[UND-FB-FAN]

Eric Schmidt is not going to be both a defensive coordinator and a defensive play-caller, all while dealing with head coach responsibilities. There will be a new yet very capable defensive coordinator in place in due time. Patience, patience, patience. 

[petey23]

12 hours ago, Siouxperman8 said:

No DC posting?  Interesting. 
Or has it been posted?

Is their a special teams posting?

Schmidt has mentioned that he likes coaching special teams.

[UNDvince97-01]

5 hours ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

Eric Schmidt is not going to be both a defensive coordinator and a defensive play-caller, all while dealing with head coach responsibilities. There will be a new yet very capable defensive coordinator in place in due time. Patience, patience, patience. 

 🤔 Thank goodness you know how it's all gonna go down.

[UND-FB-FAN]

1 hour ago, UNDvince97-01 said:

 🤔 Thank goodness you know how it's all gonna go down.

No, and I didn’t type that. I’ll let you break all the news, don’t worry, but the HC is not going to be the titled DC, so that stands.

[Sioux94]

44 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

No, and I didn’t type that. I’ll let you break all the news, don’t worry, but the HC is not going to be the titled DC, so that stands.

I agree, how cheap would that make us seem if we had the head coach be the DC. 

Didn't we have to wait 30 days for the announcement for Bubba to be hired. Schmidt was hired in what 10 days, many assistants are in place.  Would rather Schmidt get the right guys than worry about how quickly they are hired. I'm confident it will all come together.  

[JohnboyND7]

On 12/15/2024 at 1:23 PM, SiouxFan100 said:

Ndsu would have fought that tooth and nail

NDSU would not have ever existed in that hypo. It would just be University of North Dakota and we'd all be together.

[ND-fan]

I hear there are a lot of openings for coaches with Northern Iowa, Drake, North Dakota, Idaho, Fresno and Sac State so there a lot of coaching shuffles as schools have coaches moving for better opportunities. I believe this all slows down process of getting coaches signed or committed to coming here. We may also be finding are pay levels might be problem getting people to come here. Plus there are openings for coaches at FBS is at much higher pay scales than at FCS level. We experienced this last year with offensive coordinators before you have someone signed other schools are coming in making better offer to where they are looking at those offers as well natur. Society.

[UND-FB-FAN]

5 hours ago, ND-fan said:

I hear there are a lot of openings for coaches with Northern Iowa, Drake, North Dakota, Idaho, Fresno and Sac State so there a lot of coaching shuffles as schools have coaches moving for better opportunities. I believe this all slows down process of getting coaches signed or committed to coming here. We may also be finding are pay levels might be problem getting people to come here. Plus there are openings for coaches at FBS is at much higher pay scales than at FCS level. We experienced this last year with offensive coordinators before you have someone signed other schools are coming in making better offer to where they are looking at those offers as well natur. Society.

You’re right that there is a ton of transition and opportunities right now, so UND sitting back and being patient is likely a very good move right now. Can’t be too complacent, but strategic patience is probably going to payoff given the roster limits, coaching transitions, and number of portal entries.

UND needs to do better with its coaching salaries, and that comes back to all the alumni and fans - including those typing on here. Need to do better, give what you can if you truly care about UND football, and advocate for it when you see or meet with anyone from UND with decision-making responsibilities.   

[Siouxperman8]

17 hours ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

Eric Schmidt is not going to be both a defensive coordinator and a defensive play-caller, all while dealing with head coach responsibilities. There will be a new yet very capable defensive coordinator in place in due time. Patience, patience, patience. 

It'll be hard to find anyone on here who doubts that SchmidtE will do a great job and get a good staff in place.  We are just commenting on the process, timing and speculating on what it might mean.  Just being fans who care and are interested in how things work in the coaching ranks and how the university goes about hiring. 

[jdub27]

13 hours ago, Sioux94 said:

I agree, how cheap would that make us seem if we had the head coach be the DC. 

What if the salary pool was the same regardless for the same number of coaches, but they were about to spread it out a bit more to get better position coaches....?