Montana State at North Dakota--Game thread

[darell1976]

Some news and notes about tomorrow's game:

UND's stats through 3 games...very ugly!!!




One stat that needs to be flipped around is turnover margin. UND is currently -5 on the season through three games, which is very poor. The defense needs to start creating turnovers through stripping the ball, interceptions (begins with sound coverage), or special teams play. They will not finish the year with a winning record if this stat does not get into the positive.
The quarterbacks need to throw more TD’s. I know, duh, but only having six TD passes through three games in a pass happy offense is not going to get it done. They have 4 legitimate receivers to throw to and have had time for a good part of the games. Bartels and Mollberg are freshman so we understand there is a learning curve and we also know that seniors Braden Hanson and Marcus Hendrickson spoiled us last year. However, it is time for these two to show what they got and jumpstart the offense. Two of the toughest teams on the schedule are both done now – lesser defenses are on the horizon.
The defense needs to tackle better, which will cut down on the 412 yds/game they are giving up of total offense. It will also cut down on the 33 pts/game they are giving up.
UND has three sacks in three games. UND’s opponents have ten.
The UND secondary needs to get things squared away with coverages and alignment. They cannot keep having breakdowns vs. simple route combinations. The second TD that Montana scored was a blown coverage vs a simple corner route. Corner Daryl Brown didn’t appear to drop deep enough on the play to cover the deep corner route.
One positive for the defense is that they should have starters DE Seth Stanchik, LB Garrison Goodman, and backup LB Will Ratelle back in the mix for this weeks game. Nothing is guaranteed but we are thinking they will be back after a week off.
Penalties. UND has had twice as many penalties as their opponents thus far and obviously that cannot continue.
True freshman Punter Mitch Meindel has been very good thus far in the season. He is averaging 41 yds/punt and has put seven inside the twenty yard line. His long punt is 57 yards.


The Montana State Bobcats come into this game off a wild 52-38 loss the Stephen F. Austin down in Nacogdoches, TX. SFA runs a similar offense to UND’s in that they spread four receivers and like to throw the ball around (56 attempts). The blue print is there for the UND passing game and hopefully they can have similar success this week at the Alerus Center. The replacement for All-American QB Denarius McGhee, Jake Bleskin, threw four INT’s vs. SFA and is nowhere near the running threat or deep passing threat that McGhee was. This will be a big break for the UND defense but they still need to figure out a way to stop RB Cody Kirk, who ran wild on UND last season.

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[darell1976]

All-American QB Denarius McGhee seen warming up. Big question now is when he gets into the game.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

He is starting

[BisonFan02]

Mistake if he is starting...I would save him unless he is close to 100% at least for this game.

[darell1976]

Mistake if he is starting...I would save him unless he is close to 100% at least for this game.
They probably feel with UND's weak defense he would be okay.

[BisonFan02]

They probably feel with UND's weak defense he would be okay.

I lean the other way. With UND's weak defense, you save him for better competition...no sense getting him re-injured this weekend.

[darell1976]

I lean the other way. With UND's weak defense, you save him for better competition...no sense getting him re-injured this weekend.

That's true.

[darell1976]

UND's first drive is ended by an INT.

[darell1976]

MSU 7
UND 0 10:30 1Q

[darell1976]

TD MSU

MSU 14
UND 0 8:10 1Q

[citdog]

The Sioux look pretty damn hapless......

[darell1976]

I hope UND's AD Brian Faison gets the UND law Dept to find a loophole to cancel out the contract extension for head coach Chris Mussman.

[BisonFan02]

I try not to smack on UND all the time, but it is embarrassing how far that program has fallen.

[darell1976]

I try not to smack on UND all the time, but it is embarrassing how far that program has fallen.

Not to many people (including a lot of UND fans picked UND...I sure didn't). This is ugly.

[Drblankstare]

Is this game on Tv in fargo anywhere?

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Its amazing that UND runs the ball getting 7-12 yards a carry then quickly throws the ball and punts. Is this because you are gaining too much yardage rushing and want a more balanced stat sheet?

[darell1976]

Is this game on Tv in fargo anywhere?

Midcontinent. So Fargo no, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Dilworth yes. :D

[darell1976]

americaonesports.com has it on bigskytv

[citdog]

Its amazing that UND runs the ball getting 7-12 yards a carry then quickly throws the ball and punts. Is this because you are gaining too much yardage rushing and want a more balanced stat sheet?

i was wondering the same thing myself

[darell1976]

MSU 14
UND 0 end of 1Q

[Drblankstare]

Midcontinent. So Fargo no, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Dilworth yes. :D
Excellent I have Midco. Thanks

[darell1976]

TD JAKE MILLER!!!!!!!!!

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

UND could rush for over 500 yards today on the cats. They already have 126 in 17 mins.

[darell1976]

UND could rush for over 500 yards today on the cats. They already have 126 in 17 mins.

But now they can't pass....why can't they do both.

[darell1976]

Kirk 19yd td

MSU 21
UND 7

8:08 2Q

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

But now they can't pass....why can't they do both.

Because you guys suck and have no QB. The only way you stay in this game is to run the ball 85 times

[darell1976]

Because you guys suck and have no QB. The only way you stay in this game is to run the ball 85 times

Normally I would challenge you on saying we suck...but I can't. Thanks to worthless coaching.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

I am not being mean I am being honest.

3rd and 2 and you throw............******n* ridiculous play calling.

[darell1976]

I am not being mean I am being honest.

3rd and 2 and you throw............******n* ridiculous play calling.

I know. And it is true. This team is worse than last year. Pathetic defense and the only good thing on offense is our WR but without a good QB they aren't weapons.

[darell1976]

TD MSU

3:18 2Q

MSU 28
UND 7

[darell1976]

Looks like I may pick Idaho State over UND next week. Hell I would pick Grand Forks Central High School over UND. This team is the worst I have seen since 1985 (2-9)

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Looks like I may pick Idaho State over UND next week. Hell I would pick Grand Forks Central High School over UND. This team is the worst I have seen since 1985 (2-9)


I thought you picked UND to make the playoffs??

xeyebrowx

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Maybe in womens soccer....................

[darell1976]

I thought you picked UND to make the playoffs??

xeyebrowx

Yeah I think my 9-2 pick should have been 2-9. I thought with different coordinators it would be different, too bad they kept the same head coach.

[darell1976]

Maybe in womens soccer....................

Not with UND's 1 win (over NDSU) in about their last 20+ games, basketball and hockey starts next month, also the volleyball team is doing good.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

UND is horrifically bad! I'm watching this in pretty much amazement...

[darell1976]

1:11 2Q

MSU 35
UND 7

[Squealofthepig]

And touchdown Montana State - #26 scored on the fumble recovery, not allowing Cody Kirk to have another one for now

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

1:11 2Q

MSU 35
UND 7


What the heck is going on up there??

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Msu might score 4 more times before halftime.......................at least UND still has their timeouts...............

[darell1976]

ball stripped

MSU 42
UND 7 :53 2Q

[citdog]

UND is horrifically bad! I'm watching this in pretty much amazement...



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[Squealofthepig]

What the heck is going on up there??

Cody Kirk is having the game of his life, with five rushing touchdowns; Denarius McGhee is back behind center; the closed practices and last week's loss has the Bobcats playing PISSED.

It was 14-7 with about 10 to go in the second, too (!)

[darell1976]

FIRE MUSS!!!!!!!! FIRE MUSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[darell1976]

42-7 MSU at the half

[CopperCat]

Mistake if he is starting...I would save him unless he is close to 100% at least for this game.

Given how he played in the first half, it wasn't a mistake at all. Will most likely sit the second half anyway.

[BisonFan02]

Given how he played in the first half, it wasn't a mistake at all. Will most likely sit the second half anyway.


Did you need him to beat UND? That was the point. If he is healthy, go for it. I just wouldn't risk injuring him against these guys.

[CopperCat]

Did you need him to beat UND? That was the point. If he is healthy, go for it. I just wouldn't risk injuring him against these guys.

The whole team is different when he is in the game. He's the "lucky penny" that you can't live without.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

His point was MSU is trying to live without him................playing him in a game like this.

[darell1976]

New QB for MSU

[darell1976]

Another 14 yard run. MSU could almost crawl and get 10+ yards.

[TennBison]

42-7, UND should just give up football, or maybe send out the hockey team, I'm sure they could do better than the football players.

[darell1976]

TD MSU

MSU 49
UND 7 10:45 3Q

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

42-7, UND should just give up football, or maybe send out the hockey team, I'm sure they could do better than the football players.
At least their hockey team could tackle..................

[darell1976]

At least their hockey team could tackle..................

The women's diving team could tackle better.

[darell1976]

Mollberg back at QB...like it matters

[Bisonator]

Muss needs a contract extension!!!xlolx

[darell1976]

Muss needs a contract extension!!!xlolx

I think Faison is sick about that.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

The women's diving team could tackle better.

Your "dive team" is already out there........................

[darell1976]

HOLY ****!!!!!!!!!! TD UND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MSU 49
UND 14 5:43 3Q

[darell1976]

Your "dive team" is already out there........................

xlolx Sad but true.

[BisonFan02]

HOLY ****!!!!!!!!!! TD UND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MSU 49
UND 14 5:43 3Q

Time for garbage time stats.

[darell1976]

Time for garbage time stats.

2nd string for MSU, but their 2nd string offense is still killing our so called defense. Very sad. Fans calling for Muss's head after the game.

[catbob]

2nd string for MSU, but their 2nd string offense is still killing our so called defense. Very sad. Fans calling for Muss's head after the game.

As far as I can tell, it's just our second string QB. Everyone else is still in.

[darell1976]

MSU recovers a fumble then throws deep up by 35? Just run the ball kill the clock and go home.

[BisonFan02]

MSU recovers a fumble then throws deep up by 35? Just run the ball kill the clock and go home.

Screw that...don't stop till you hit 100.

[darell1976]

TD MSU

MSU 56
UND 14 :25 3Q

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Screw that...don't stop till you hit 100.


Cobbers would beat UND this year....xlolx

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

This is completely shocking! I might have to go to the NAU game next week after Lehigh-Fordham.

[catbob]

Well we saw what can happen when McGhee goes down, so we need to get Bleskin some actual throwing reps. Sorry UND. :(

[darell1976]

End 3Q

56-14 MSU

[darell1976]

Well we saw what can happen when McGhee goes down, so we need to get Bleskin some actual throwing reps. Sorry UND. :(

Its okay.

[BisonFan02]

What channel is this on for Midco...i he got some softball show on midcos channel and can't find it.

[darell1976]

TD UND on a bad snap. First defensive turnover.

MSU 56
UND 20 (XP no good) 10:52 4Q

[darell1976]

What channel is this on for Midco...i he got some softball show on midcos channel and can't find it.

Midco3 or Channel 323 in GF. I don't know what exact channel outside of Fargo.


Television - SD



Midco Sports Net 3 - Midco Sports Net 3 can be viewed in North and South Dakota and northwestern Minnesota on Midcontinent channels 323
Today's game will be produced by Max Media and distributed via Midco Sports Net for UND fans

[BisonFan02]

Midco3 or Channel 323 in GF. I don't know what exact channel outside of Fargo.

323 works...thanks. these midco channel blank in my guide.

[darell1976]

TD MSU

3:55 4Q

MSU 63
UND 20

[catbob]

Cats had a wide receiver in at one point with no name on his jersey... I'm not sure who it was. I think Shadeed Crockett maybe.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

MSU should do a poster with Crockett and Chubs (Kirk)

[darell1976]

63-20 MSU

Final....the killing is over.

Muss better be fired this week.

[CopperCat]

Cats had a wide receiver in at one point with no name on his jersey... I'm not sure who it was. I think Shadeed Crockett maybe.

Yes. They said his name on the radio broadcast a few times.

[BisonFan02]

UND has allowed 153 points in the last 3 games... NDSU gave up 173 points in 15 games last year. That is your PSA for the day.

[Bison56]

They are the University of No Defense.