AJS Posted December 15 Posted December 15 4 minutes ago, SiouxFan100 said: Players all home for Christmas break I assume. I wonder if they all had a chance to talk over their status with the coaches. looking to see once the entering the portal starts. I know that this year is different but still am surprised not much activity so far. the coaching change surly has made a difference Finals week is Dec. 16-20 per academic calendar. Based on a few of his interviews, I’ve pieced together last Thursday / Friday were one on ones to get to know each guy. He did say that he was going to meet with each guy and go over more football aspect, etc as well. Portal closes Dec. 28. You would think the Football discussions would need to happen this upcoming week. Next week is going to be very busy. We should know the coaching staff / portal exits. Hoping between 10-12 guys enter (3 so far). Coaching initiated. With the change in defense, need to change the % of players in those respective groups. Schmidt is pitching a perfect game through week one. This week will be as challenging. I’m not even focused yet on getting guys from portal. Just getting coaching staff in place, retaining roster and a bit of attrition (program initiated) through guys entering. 1 1 Quote
Popular Post F'n Hawks Posted December 16 Popular Post Posted December 16 3 minutes ago, Hambone said: Looks like we got one from st Thomas 300 lb DT with 4 years of eligibility. Love it 10 Quote
sioux24/7 Posted December 16 Posted December 16 Love it. Wish he’d have more D1 type offers but I’m just going to trust the staff…. For now. Quote
F'n Hawks Posted December 16 Posted December 16 7 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said: Love it. Wish he’d have more D1 type offers but I’m just going to trust the staff…. For now. The portal is flooded even more than usual. I wonder if we can get some FCS to FCS transfers that thought they could move up but can’t. We just offered a WR from NAU as well. Quote
forksandspoons Posted December 16 Author Posted December 16 WRs are a huge need! Hope UND lands a few from D1. 3 Quote
SiouxFan100 Posted December 16 Posted December 16 I actually look forward to reading posts concerning the portal now Quote
Mama Sue Posted December 16 Posted December 16 That transfer portal is imploding some programs! One college had 25 enter after the HC got fired/left. The SEC seems to be the hardest hit. Many good players are following the coaches who have moved. I wonder if that will happen to us! Exciting. Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted December 16 Posted December 16 1 hour ago, Mama Sue said: That transfer portal is imploding some programs! One college had 25 enter after the HC got fired/left. The SEC seems to be the hardest hit. Many good players are following the coaches who have moved. I wonder if that will happen to us! Exciting. Need additions, for sure, but also nearly as important is the fact UND is retaining nearly everyone. No implosion at UND thus far; instead, at this early juncture under Schmidt, been nothing but growth and excitement. Need to keep it rolling. 3 Quote
AJS Posted Monday at 12:09 PM Posted Monday at 12:09 PM 8 hours ago, UND-FB-FAN said: Need additions, for sure, but also nearly as important is the fact UND is retaining nearly everyone. No implosion at UND thus far; instead, at this early juncture under Schmidt, been nothing but growth and excitement. Need to keep it rolling. **Much, much** more important is retaining nearly everyone. Retain, retain, retain. Coach them up and see progression. I went down this path recently with the offers that were being given. Hopefully those they get will produce, but for those hoping for this big splashes from the portal. It’s not happening for UND & probably doesn’t happen at the FCS level for the most part. By splashes I mean productive FBS / FCS players. If you can retain almost all, slight attrition (8-10 program driven entries), 8-10 from the portal. Ideal! You’d see a big jump next year! In the portal era as an FCS team if you just retain, you’ll be better than 95%+ of programs in their off season cycle. 1 Quote
AJS Posted Monday at 02:29 PM Posted Monday at 02:29 PM 14 hours ago, Hambone said: Looks like we got one from st Thomas Must have gotten hurt as he played in only the first two games. Incredibly productive in G1 and had 3 tackles in G2 against UNI. Quote
forksandspoons Posted Monday at 02:51 PM Author Posted Monday at 02:51 PM 20 minutes ago, AJS said: Must have gotten hurt as he played in only the first two games. Incredibly productive in G1 and had 3 tackles in G2 against UNI. Good call out. Guessing that’s why he wasn’t getting much attention. Looking back, it looks like Trevor Olson was recruiting him to Winona last year, so I’m guessing they know of the injury or whatever kept him out this season. Might be a sneaky good get down the line! Quote
forksandspoons Posted Tuesday at 03:45 AM Author Posted Tuesday at 03:45 AM I think I’ve seen 20+ Idaho players enter the portal. Quote
sioux24/7 Posted Tuesday at 03:46 AM Posted Tuesday at 03:46 AM 1 minute ago, forksandspoons said: I think I’ve seen 20+ Idaho players enter the portal. Wonder how many will be able to follow Eck. Quote
Shawn-O Posted Tuesday at 04:43 PM Posted Tuesday at 04:43 PM 12 hours ago, sioux24/7 said: Wonder how many will be able to follow Eck. I wonder if Luke is throwing his name in the hat for HC or going to UNM? Quote
DL Sioux Posted Tuesday at 04:45 PM Posted Tuesday at 04:45 PM 1 minute ago, Shawn-O said: I wonder if Luke is throwing his name in the hat for HC or going to UNM? Tom Miller had a link on X that said both coordinators were expected to go to UNM. 1 Quote
AJS Posted Tuesday at 05:25 PM Posted Tuesday at 05:25 PM Here's the breakdown of the numbers. Based on Herder's breakdown of roster limits, I'm assuming UND will opt in, in March and will have a roster limit of 105 next Fall. Current 2024 roster. 105 Players Subtract 15 Eligibility, 2 Portal (Feeney not listed on Roster -- Cetak, Folland), 4 Rumored not returning (retiring - Dixon, Schultz, Kupfer, Schaffner). As of 12/17 there are 21 players will not return. Additions. 23 FR class, +1 Portal As of 12/17 there will be 24 new players. Currently need to subtract 3 to get to 105. There will have to other players that either are unaccounted for in the "retiring" category or by entering the portal. 1 Quote
Sioux94 Posted Tuesday at 06:18 PM Posted Tuesday at 06:18 PM Would think that we might see more movement both in and out, portal wise, for UND in the spring. Maybe after new DC and staff are hired and get to see guys in spting practice and try and make some decisions as who they see has a future at UND in seeing the field, and who does not. 2 Quote
geaux_sioux Posted Tuesday at 07:58 PM Posted Tuesday at 07:58 PM 2 hours ago, AJS said: Here's the breakdown of the numbers. Based on Herder's breakdown of roster limits, I'm assuming UND will opt in, in March and will have a roster limit of 105 next Fall. Current 2024 roster. 105 Players Subtract 15 Eligibility, 2 Portal (Feeney not listed on Roster -- Cetak, Folland), 4 Rumored not returning (retiring - Dixon, Schultz, Kupfer, Schaffner). As of 12/17 there are 21 players will not return. Additions. 23 FR class, +1 Portal As of 12/17 there will be 24 new players. Currently need to subtract 3 to get to 105. There will have to other players that either are unaccounted for in the "retiring" category or by entering the portal. I would expect a lot of guys from the defense in the portal at some point. Quote
Popular Post forksandspoons Posted Wednesday at 02:13 AM Author Popular Post Posted Wednesday at 02:13 AM 9 Quote
jdub27 Posted Wednesday at 03:51 AM Posted Wednesday at 03:51 AM 29 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said: Possible QB option? Nope. 1 Quote
sioux24/7 Posted Wednesday at 04:16 AM Posted Wednesday at 04:16 AM 24 minutes ago, jdub27 said: Nope. Oh. Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted Wednesday at 11:39 AM Posted Wednesday at 11:39 AM 8 hours ago, sioux24/7 said: Possible QB option? *Need* to upgrade the QB position. How that is done is still a work in progress. Most important position in sports is QB, but* the offensive line and defensive front are the most important position groups … Quote
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