Transfer Portal 2024-25

[The Sicatoka]

5 hours ago, jdub27 said:

Wait, no DC....? 

We’d probably have to reach into P5 (P2?) staffs to get a better 4-2-5 play caller. 

[UND08]

23 hours ago, siouxweet said:

Arch Manning, really? Comparing the number one recruited QB in the country to a backup freshman QB at San Diego State.  My point is there are people on this board that think this kid is the savior and will walk on water.  Let's wait and see as there is a reason he is moving down levels.

I'm not saying he'll walk on water...but he is likely one of the most physically gifted QB's to ever step foot on campus.  Does that translate into All American accolades...of course not!  But, for an obviously talent deficient roster an influx of athletes that can potentially help right away either on the field or pushing others will be much appreciated.

Just because you are on the roster doesn't mean you have a divine right to a spot.  Playing time is earned...and coaching seats warm up too quickly to not put the best players on the field (or find better players if the ones you have aren't good enough to win at a high level).  I wasn't a huge fan of the Schmidt hire...but he's doing what needs to be done with the roster IMO and I'm coming around on things...

[Siouxperman8]

30 minutes ago, UND08 said:

I'm not saying he'll walk on water...but he is likely one of the most physically gifted QB's to ever step foot on campus.  Does that translate into All American accolades...of course not!  But, for an obviously talent deficient roster an influx of athletes that can potentially help right away either on the field or pushing others will be much appreciated.

Just because you are on the roster doesn't mean you have a divine right to a spot.  Playing time is earned...and coaching seats warm up too quickly to not put the best players on the field (or find better players if the ones you have aren't good enough to win at a high level).  I wasn't a huge fan of the Schmidt hire...but he's doing what needs to be done with the roster IMO and I'm coming around on things...

Honest question.  Why were you hesitant on the Schmidt hire?

[Dustin]

20 minutes ago, Siouxperman8 said:

Honest question.  Why were you hesitant on the Schmidt hire?

I'll answer this from my perspective.  I was not overly impressed with his defenses at UND, and it seemed the San Diego SU defenses were also similarly questionable.  But I've been a convert in the period since he was hired with his access to knowledge at the highest level of FBS.    

[UND08]

48 minutes ago, Siouxperman8 said:

Honest question.  Why were you hesitant on the Schmidt hire?

 

25 minutes ago, Dustin said:

I'll answer this from my perspective.  I was not overly impressed with his defenses at UND, and it seemed the San Diego SU defenses were also similarly questionable.  But I've been a convert in the period since he was hired with his access to knowledge at the highest level of FBS.    

What Dustin said...his last 3 years at UND the defense was very "mid" at best.  Somehow it got worse after he left...

And to add to that...I was in the camp that an outside hire would be a nice breath of fresh air into the program.  There were a couple of regional candidates that I liked better that I feel like are on an upward trajectory and would have had an opportunity to be great.  I think a lot of people connotate Eric Schmidt the legendary player with an assumption that he'll automatically succeed as head coach at UND...and I've seen that not be the case quite often.  It seems to me that the top decision he's made as a coach was hitching his wagon to Kalen DeBoer...which was a great decision!

I think he's been a helluva position coach...but the jury is still out in my mind on his ability as a head coach given his history as a coordinator.  That said...I'm glad he recognizes that the talent level has been deficient roster-wide (with obvious bright spots).  It gives me hope that he can get the job done.  Next will be his external staffing hires...

[sioux24/7]

21 hours ago, UNDvince97-01 said:

Sure, I'll give it a shot. After some research, here's what I deduced and came up with:

- Washington (S)

- Wyoming (TE)

- Fresno St (LB)

- ODU (EDGE)

- Mankato (RC)

- Augustana (WR)

These are just hypotheticals only and not to be taken seriously.

^dunt chute da mssngr

Guessing the Augie WR coach would be Malik Bradshaw. Fruechte followed him recently. 

[forksandspoons]

Do we hear about the defensive staff by tomorrow? Hoping Schmidt is still on the hunt for some D1 defensive linemen in the portal in the meantime. Yes, a new defensive scheme will be in place, but could use a LB with experience as well. UND lost a good amount to graduation this year

[Siouxperman8]

1 hour ago, UND08 said:

 

What Dustin said...his last 3 years at UND the defense was very "mid" at best.  Somehow it got worse after he left...

And to add to that...I was in the camp that an outside hire would be a nice breath of fresh air into the program.  There were a couple of regional candidates that I liked better that I feel like are on an upward trajectory and would have had an opportunity to be great.  I think a lot of people connotate Eric Schmidt the legendary player with an assumption that he'll automatically succeed as head coach at UND...and I've seen that not be the case quite often.  It seems to me that the top decision he's made as a coach was hitching his wagon to Kalen DeBoer...which was a great decision!

I think he's been a helluva position coach...but the jury is still out in my mind on his ability as a head coach given his history as a coordinator.  That said...I'm glad he recognizes that the talent level has been deficient roster-wide (with obvious bright spots).  It gives me hope that he can get the job done.  Next will be his external staffing hires...

My take is that he now has experience at the highest level of college football.  Hoping that he can parlay what he has learned and the connections he has made to put together a top staff and roster.  

Others had head coaching experience but not at the FCS level or above.  It is a tradeoff and a bit of a crap shoot either way.

[petey23]

On 12/24/2024 at 8:15 AM, siouxweet said:

Questions I have with this new QB is if he was recruited by these top FBS schools why pick San Diego State and then if the QB1 position is yours for the taking why transfer down to an average FCS program?   These types of transfers don't always pan out.  I remember NDSU a few years back got a kid from VA Tech that was a dumpster fire.   Hoping he isn't Quincy Vaughn 2.0.

Well, just speculating. He was recruited by the previous staff and Brady Hoke retired and the new coach brought in new staff after what would have been his redshirt season. Not sure how different the offensive philosophy from one coach to the new staff but may be a factor. 

[The Sicatoka]

Where’s my pair of 330 lb DTs?

[Devils]

This thread reminds me of the time I saw Phil Martelli speak in 2004 or so.  He was the longtime basketball coach at St. Joseph's in Philadelphia and they were a #1 seed that year and made the elite 8.  He won many coach of the year honors that year and he said in the talk I saw "do you think I just figured out how to coach this year, that this was the best job I've ever done as a coach, that's bs."  His point was he had great players (mostly Jameer Nelson and Delonte West who both had successful NBA careers) that year and it all came together.  Coaching is important, but put any coach somewhere with little talent on the team and it will be a struggle.  

[Nodak78]

12 hours ago, The Sicatoka said:

Where’s my pair of 330 lb DTs?

Late Christmas presents.  Maybe Amazon's fault.

[AJS]

For those not aware, we are in the middle of a "dead period" for recruiting, which is from Dec.23 to Jan. 5. No in-person contact with recruits.

[F'n Hawks]

1 hour ago, AJS said:

For those not aware, we are in the middle of a "dead period" for recruiting, which is from Dec.23 to Jan. 5. No in-person contact with recruits.

Any portal offers out there that we still have a chance?

[Kab]

When is the last chance to enter the portal and when does it open again in the spring ?

[LDL]

NCAA football portal dates for 2024-2025: 
Winter: opens December 9, 2024 and closes December 28, 2024 
Spring: Opens April 16, 2025 and closes April 25, 2025 
Portal opens the day after CFP & bowl games are announced. 
Opens for 30 days when head coach leaves the program. 

[homer]

1 minute ago, LDL said:

NCAA football portal dates for 2024-2025: 
Winter: opens December 9, 2024 and closes December 28, 2024 
Spring: Opens April 16, 2025 and closes April 25, 2025 
Portal opens the day after CFP & bowl games are announced. 
Opens for 30 days when head coach leaves the program. 

I believe there is also a window for teams still playing when the portal closes.  

[jdub27]

28 minutes ago, homer said:

I believe there is also a window for teams still playing when the portal closes.  

5 days after an athlete's season is done I believe.

[GoHawks]

3 hours ago, F'n Hawks said:

Any portal offers out there that we still have a chance?

I don't know if there is a chance but that CB out of Richmond UND offered. Think there is other offers out to a WR, S, and DL but can't remember the names?

[jdub27]

On 12/20/2024 at 2:21 PM, Oxbow6 said:

Cole Pennington, son of former NFLer Chad, is leaving Marshall for USD. 

Cue the "his HS stats weren't as good as X,Y and Z" and "he hasn't done anything yet in college" crowd.

Meanwhile at UND.......

Not so fast.....looks like Pennington is back in the portal already.
Sounds like Bouman is coming back.

Meanwhile at UND.....

[Oxbow6]

27 minutes ago, jdub27 said:

Not so fast.....looks like Pennington is back in the portal already.
Sounds like Bouman is coming back.

Meanwhile at UND.....

Good for USD. Get a proven guy returning that quarterbacked a FCS semifinal team. Would rather have that then a portal guy. 

Meanwhile at UND.....a portal guy is coming in. Bar is low so he'll be an upgrade so there's that.

[UND1983]

1 hour ago, Oxbow6 said:

Good for USD. Get a proven guy returning that quarterbacked a FCS semifinal team. Would rather have that then a portal guy. 

Meanwhile at UND.....a portal guy is coming in. Bar is low so he'll be an upgrade so there's that.

I was certain that Pennington was going to bring them to Frisco.  But now they are lucky he isn't coming.  

[Oxbow6]

34 minutes ago, UND1983 said:

I was certain that Pennington was going to bring them to Frisco.  But now they are lucky he isn't coming.  

Could possibly happen with him. Could possibly happen without him. Will wait and see. USD is miles ahead of UND in that possibility next season.

BTW when was the last time UND was a game away from Frisco? 

Least we got our guy from San Diego (St) which in German means a whale's vagina.

[UND1983]

46 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said:

Could possibly happen with him. Could possibly happen without him. Will wait and see. USD is miles ahead of UND in that possibility next season.

BTW when was the last time UND was a game away from Frisco? 

Least we got our guy from San Diego (St) which in German means a whale's vagina.

I was so pumped for Pennington. He was gonna be really good because USD was good this year

[SiouxFan100]

I count we have six quarterbacks for 2025 - something gotta give