Who is QB1?

[CMSioux]

11 hours ago, Nodak78 said:

Very weak defense was a major problem. Offense score enough to win three of those games.

We win YSU and IS (both defense fails against lesser teams) and we are fringe playoff. Like to think the coaching change would have happened anyway.

[SiouxFan100]

Just win

[Big Green]

On 7/26/2025 at 5:44 PM, SIOUXFAN97 said:

define "in the mix"

4th?

Like it or not Simon will be #2 on the Depth Chart.

If something happens to #1 they will want someone with experience to come in.

 

[siouxfan512]

12 minutes ago, Big Green said:

Like it or not Simon will be #2 on the Depth Chart.

If something happens to #1 they will want someone with experience to come in.

 

So they are ok with their starter surpassing Simon and not having experience, but their backup needs to have experience because of potential injury? That math isn't mathin for me. It should be whoever gives them the best opportunity regardless of experience. Simon had his shot last year, and while he showed flashes, I think he also showed a ceiling. I have said I think he absolutely needs a part in this offense, I'm just not confident it is a full time QB spot. Unless the coaches are seeing something far different than what we watched all season.

[SIOUXFAN97]

6 hours ago, Big Green said:

Like it or not Simon will be #2 on the Depth Chart.

If something happens to #1 they will want someone with experience to come in.

 

no chance

[fightingsioux4life]

6 hours ago, Big Green said:

Like it or not Simon will be #2 on the Depth Chart.

If something happens to #1 they will want someone with experience to come in.

Experience doing what? Short hopping the ball to the receiver?

He just doesn't have the arm strength to excel at the FCS level.

[SIOUXFAN97]

20 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

Experience doing what? Short hopping the ball to the receiver?

He just doesn't have the arm strength to excel at the FCS level.

he has plenty of arm strength...when nate was WIDE OPEN in Ames he threw an absolute rocket....into row 110 seat m

[Big Green]

47 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

no chance

You'll see.

There is no way you are taking last years starter and a Senior and moving him down to 4th on the depth chart.  I don't know why its that crazy to think that if he is not the starter (Don't think he will be) that if the #1 gets injured or underperforms you would put that only guy on the Bench that has taken meaningful snaps into the game. 

In the list of things wrong with the team last year he probably isn't in the top 10.

 

[SIOUXFAN97]

20 minutes ago, Big Green said:

You'll see.

There is no way you are taking last years starter and a Senior and moving him down to 4th on the depth chart.  I don't know why its that crazy to think that if he is not the starter (Don't think he will be) that if the #1 gets injured or underperforms you would put that only guy on the Bench that has taken meaningful snaps into the game. 

In the list of things wrong with the team last year he probably isn't in the top 10.

 

the most important postion in football is the _______________  so yes he's problem 1a 1b 1c 1d

[Big Green]

23 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

the most important postion in football is the _______________  so yes he's problem 1a 1b 1c 1d

Where he ranks in the things wrong from last year is a matter of Opinion.   We will see were he ends up on the Depth Chart.  I'm betting #2.  No Way he drops to #4.

[SIOUXFAN97]

31 minutes ago, Big Green said:

Where he ranks in the things wrong from last year is a matter of Opinion.   We will see were he ends up on the Depth Chart.  I'm betting #2.  No Way he drops to #4.

hey we had a HC that punted down 3 scores with 8 minutes left in a playoff game .....UND does it own thing

heck simon might not even make the team

[SIOUXFAN97]

3 hours ago, fightingsioux4life said:

Experience doing what? Short hopping the ball to the receiver?

He just doesn't have the arm strength to excel at the FCS level.

 

[shep]

Looking back you will see he actually has good arm strength which lead to some big plays. What he lacks is a good intermediate game.

[nodak651]

2 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

hey we had a HC that punted down 3 scores with 8 minutes left in a playoff game .....UND does it own thing

heck simon might not even make the team

Why say stuff like that?  Literally a zero percent chance of that happening.

[geaux_sioux]

2 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

hey we had a HC that punted down 3 scores with 8 minutes left in a playoff game .....UND does it own thing

heck simon might not even make the team

Dumbest guy in the room talking the loudest

[SIOUXFAN97]

31 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

Dumbest guy in the room talking the loudest

my bad...down 3 scores with 6 minutes left... 

[SIOUXFAN97]

1 hour ago, nodak651 said:

Why say stuff like that?  Literally a zero percent chance of that happening.

I say that stuff bc would simon make the team down in fargo...no he wouldn't...not even close...yet in at und he's our starter

 

[iramurphy]

3 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

hey we had a HC that punted down 3 scores with 8 minutes left in a playoff game .....UND does it own thing

heck simon might not even make the team

He has already made the team. 

The subject of the thread is “Who is QB1?” I’m pretty sure they mean in 2025. Repeating your usual drivel about last year doesn’t add anything to the discussion. 

There are others who have an opinion on who they think will be the starter and can state their opinion without having to repeatedly berate a guy who played hurt, didn’t quit, and is back trying to help this team get better. Why don’t you focus on your guy instead?  He has a lot of potential and could be the starter. 

 

[F'n Hawks]

39 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

I say that stuff bc would simon make the team down in fargo...no he wouldn't...not even close...yet in at und he's our starter

 

It’s about time you move on and discuss the 2025 QB1. New era, new regime…
 

I still think Simon has a role on this team, even if they have a package for him.

[SIOUXFAN97]

2 minutes ago, iramurphy said:

He has already made the team. 

The subject of the thread is “Who is QB1?” I’m pretty sure they mean in 2025. Repeating your usual drivel about last year doesn’t add anything to the discussion. 

There are others who have an opinion on who they think will be the starter and can state their opinion without having to repeatedly berate a guy who played hurt, didn’t quit, and is back trying to help this team get better. Why don’t you focus on your guy instead?  He has a lot of potential and could be the starter. 

 

I guess i'm still trying to wrap my head around that after 20 some years of d1 football our program is sooooo far behind ndac bc of decisions to start a guy that wouldn't even make the team in fargo last year or this year and there are people even voting for Simon to start again....mind boggling

[iramurphy]

15 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

I guess i'm still trying to wrap my head around that after 20 some years of d1 football our program is sooooo far behind ndac bc of decisions to start a guy that wouldn't even make the team in fargo last year or this year and there are people even voting for Simon to start again....mind boggling

If Simon starts again he will have earned it. I think most people think it will be Javance or Jerry.  Why should it bother anyone if others disagree? You believe it’s Jerry and it could very well be but you don’t support your opinion by ragging on one of his teammates. 

I’ve coached and played here (albeit years ago).  I’ve been around UND FB for more years than a lot of you are alive. I’ve been around UND players and coaches for many years. I’ve sat  down and had beers with many of them (mostly to listen and learn).
I’ve had meals or beers with multiple NFL players and coaches over many years. (One of the NFL owners stopped by my table in a restaurant and introduced himself and his wife to my wife and I).  

My experiences have given me opportunities to observe and learn. My experiences are what I base my opinions on.  

I share that only to emphasize that even with that background I couldn’t tell you who the starter will be. I can tell you, my opinion doesn’t mean anymore than yours or anyone else’s. However, I can tell you that I admire what Romfo has accomplished and I would predict that there are a lot of teams that see the value that he brings to this team and would bring to almost any team whether he starts, is backup, or doesn’t see the field. Whoever is the starter will be the guy that the coaches and players believe in and who gives them the best chance to win. 
 

Lastly, I don’t give a rat’s ass whether or not he would make the Fargo team. 

[Und Princess]

8 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

I guess i'm still trying to wrap my head around that after 20 some years of d1 football our program is sooooo far behind ndac bc of decisions to start a guy that wouldn't even make the team in fargo last year or this year and there are people even voting for Simon to start again....mind boggling

I agree with you 1,000 percent!!! @SIOUXFAN97 It's mind boggling to me too to have Simon start especially because he has not worked in the new defense scheme yet. So that is why I voted for Javance T Johnson to start. He has experience with the new defense.  

[SiouxFan100]

I thought the question was who we thought would be our starting qb not who we wanted to be the starter - there is a difference of course.

[NDRA]

9 hours ago, Und Princess said:

I agree with you 1,000 percent!!! @SIOUXFAN97 It's mind boggling to me too to have Simon start especially because he has not worked in the new defense scheme yet. So that is why I voted for Javance T Johnson to start. He has experience with the new defense.  

Simon and JTJ are switching over to defense?

[SIOUXFAN97]

11 hours ago, iramurphy said:

If Simon starts again he will have earned it. I think most people think it will be Javance or Jerry.  Why should it bother anyone if others disagree? You believe it’s Jerry and it could very well be but you don’t support your opinion by ragging on one of his teammates. 

I’ve coached and played here (albeit years ago).  I’ve been around UND FB for more years than a lot of you are alive. I’ve been around UND players and coaches for many years. I’ve sat  down and had beers with many of them (mostly to listen and learn).
I’ve had meals or beers with multiple NFL players and coaches over many years. (One of the NFL owners stopped by my table in a restaurant and introduced himself and his wife to my wife and I).  

My experiences have given me opportunities to observe and learn. My experiences are what I base my opinions on.  

I share that only to emphasize that even with that background I couldn’t tell you who the starter will be. I can tell you, my opinion doesn’t mean anymore than yours or anyone else’s. However, I can tell you that I admire what Romfo has accomplished and I would predict that there are a lot of teams that see the value that he brings to this team and would bring to almost any team whether he starts, is backup, or doesn’t see the field. Whoever is the starter will be the guy that the coaches and players believe in and who gives them the best chance to win. 
 

Lastly, I don’t give a rat’s ass whether or not he would make the Fargo team. 

 that's the problem....until we get our talent level to THEIR level (especially at QB) we will be happy with 7 wins and losing to nw louisiana state juior colleges on the road in the playoffs while they (the bizons) rack up juco natty's left and right....