2016 Verbal: Braydon Lund | TE/DE

[Jay]

6'4" 230 LB DE/TE from Minot.

Other Offers: UN_

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3580340/braydon-lund

[tony]

Awesome!

I don't remember seeing any highlights of him on defense... actually looks like Minot split him out wide a lot on offense. He has great hands. That said, if Coach K offered him as DE, he must have shown some aptitude on defense.

[Herd890]

Great news! Welcome to the Bison family Braydon.

[Rock]

Great! Lock down ND! Hope to see some more of the good athletes going to the defense.




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[HerdBot]

Awesome news. Gotta own your home state. I hope we look to use him at DE but the coaches know what they are doing

[RedRiver]

Great, great news. Just so happy to get a Minot kid, they haven't been coming to NDSU lately. Minot should have another great football season this fall.

[Bisonwinagn]

Why not Minot!!!

[Mr Meaty]

Glad to see NDSU got this kid. Look for something special out of him while he is playing at NDSU.

[PlainsBison]

Have watched him play basketball against Century. Athletic kid on the court.

[SamsRams]

had offer as TE coming into camp and after the camp left with an offer as a DE. Looks like they will see how this class plays out and put him in the spot they need him to help the team the most come fall camp.

http://bisonation.info/te-braydon-lund-minot-nd-2016-offer/

[MinotBison]

Great news. Will be good to see him in green and gold. Welcome to NDSU Braydon.

[DIBISON]

Huge in-state get. Braydon will be one of the top multi-sport athletes in the state next year. He was a dominating player in the Class A state basketball tournament last winter.

[Bison Dan]

Loved how he said that both und and NDSU offered but it was an easy choice!

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

Welcome Braydon! Looks very athletic. My favorite part of the scout article was the line "I chose NDSU over North Dakota as it seemed like they wanted me more and they want the best for me as a football player and a person." Bubba is turning into the next Brewester and giving away recruits.

[tony]

Is it wrong to want him to play DE just based on his number (#88) which happens to be the same as my favorite NFL player of all time, Alan Page?

Yeah, the Vikes put Page at DT, but 6-4, 245 and with his speed... he'd be a DE today.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1Ql_rvfnjc

[A1pigskin]

Is it wrong to want him to play DE just based on his number (#88) which happens to be the same as my favorite NFL player of all time, Alan Page?

Yeah, the Vikes put Page at DT, but 6-4, 245 and with his speed... he'd be a DE today.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1Ql_rvfnjc


He was awesome...

[IzzyFlexion]

Is it wrong to want him to play DE just based on his number (#88) which happens to be the same as my favorite NFL player of all time, Alan Page?

Yeah, the Vikes put Page at DT, but 6-4, 245 and with his speed... he'd be a DE today.

That's ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE MINNESOTA SUPREME COURT: ALAN PAGE to me.
He's my favorite POST career player ever................suck on that homewrecker............U know who you are...........

[cbline]

Is it wrong to want him to play DE just based on his number (#88) which happens to be the same as my favorite NFL player of all time, Alan Page?

Yeah, the Vikes put Page at DT, but 6-4, 245 and with his speed... he'd be a DE today.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1Ql_rvfnjc

Rumor has it that Alan Page never used a bike lock when he went to school at Notre Dame. His license plate was deterrent enough" "A. Page".

[bruinbison]

Braydon Lund - going into tomorrow's championship game against Bismarck Century.



"I like hitting the quarterback," said Lund, who's pressured opposing quarterbacks a team-high 10 times while recording three sacks. "Touchdowns are nice, but I like hitting the quarterback because when you hit him and you know he felt it, he's going be thinking about you again. It's nice to be seen as a beast to look out for."

In the future, Lund will look to invade opposing Missouri Valley Conference backfields as he will lineup as a defensive end for the Bison.



http://minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/628138/-Past-meets-future-.html?nav=5016

[OatmealWicket92]

Kid is a beast. All my buddies say the kid is electric when they watch him play. Saw most of him during the basketball season because I was still living in Minot then. It will be fun to see him develop.

[thebigund]

Kid is a beast. All my buddies say the kid is electric when they watch him play. Saw most of him during the basketball season because I was still living in Minot then. It will be fun to see him develop.
I wanted this kid to be a sundog bad.... he should be a good one

[OatmealWicket92]

speaking of Minot, has anyone made an offer to Ben Bolinske?

[RedRiver]

speaking of Minot, has anyone made an offer to Ben Bolinske?
No, look at the 2016 recruiting thread, page 4.

[OatmealWicket92]

No, look at the 2016 recruiting thread, page 4.

Ah, thanks. :facepalm2:

[bruinbison]

Braydon Lund and Minot leading Devils Lake 45-26 Class A quarterfinal
How many Mertens families are there in Devils Lake?
Seems like there is always a Mertens playing ball for them.
Good athletes.....

[BisonNeil]

How many Mertens families are there in Devils Lake?.

You obviously aren't asking about Nick Mertens' family since he is from E. Grand Forks, MN.

[coldspot]

Braydon Lund and Minot leading Devils Lake 45-26 Class A quarterfinal
How many Mertens families are there in Devils Lake?
Seems like there is always a Mertens playing ball for them.
Good athletes.....
Just change the name of the town to Mertens Lake

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[bri-dog]

Braydon Lund and Minot leading Devils Lake 45-26 Class A quarterfinal
How many Mertens families are there in Devils Lake?
Seems like there is always a Mertens playing ball for them.
Good athletes.....

Joe and Roger (I think they were the two main ones) were good players back in the late 70s for DL. Not sure how the current one would be related...

[ndsubison1]

Braydon Lund and Minot leading Devils Lake 45-26 Class A quarterfinal
How many Mertens families are there in Devils Lake?
Seems like there is always a Mertens playing ball for them.
Good athletes.....
Gonna likely be Minot vs Century in the title game

[ndsubison1]

So much for that. West Fargo beats Century.

[Biz101on]

Welcome Braydon, Go Bison!

[The_Herd]

Joe and Roger (I think they were the two main ones) were good players back in the late 70s for DL. Not sure how the current one would be related...

Here's a breakdown for you: Joe's kid is Travis who graduated in '06 (1400 pts) and played at LRSC and UND. Roger is Joe's brother and his kid Jordan graduated '08 and played at LRSC, his other son Danny is the LRSC womens head coach. Tom Mertens, Joe and Roger's cousin, has BJ, Nate and Jacob. BJ graduated in '08 and played at Jamestown College, Nate graduated in 13' (1544 pts) and plays at Minot State, and Jacob is a Jr. at DL now (over 1000 pts), his daughter Steph also played at LRSC. Nick Mertens is a cousin of theirs.

[Christopher Moen]

Here's a breakdown for you: Joe's kid is Travis who graduated in '06 (1400 pts) and played at LRSC and UND. Roger is Joe's brother and his kid Jordan graduated '08 and played at LRSC, his other son Danny is the LRSC womens head coach. Tom Mertens, Joe and Roger's cousin, has BJ, Nate and Jacob. BJ graduated in '08 and played at Jamestown College, Nate graduated in 13' (1544 pts) and plays at Minot State, and Jacob is a Jr. at DL now (over 1000 pts), his daughter Steph also played at LRSC. Nick Mertens is a cousin of theirs.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZd_YyFzPD0

[DIBISON]

Lund is a beast in the paint, cleans up the rebounds. Minot has a very athletic team.

[DIBISON]

Braydon was the player of the game as Minot beat Red River in the Class A semifinals. He had a double double.

[DIBISON]

Congratulations to Braydon as he was named to the all tournament team as Minot won the Class A state basketball title. He will be a impact player for the Bison football program in the future.

[KC Bison]

Also in the running for the North Dakota Mr. Basketball. Worth noting that Wanzek was a UND football recruit but no word on Lund going to NDSU. If only we had a better football, it might have been mentioned.

[NDSU_grad]

First attrition from the 2016 class. Already quit school and back in Minot

[southcliffbison]

First attrition from the 2016 class. Already quit school and back in Minot

Good luck to Mr. Lund and the Bison will move on.

[GOBISON123]

First attrition from the 2016 class. Already quit school and back in Minot

Sounds similar to Marcus Collins situation ???

[jcdcubs]

Where you find out? any links?

[Christopher Moen]

Sounds similar to Marcus Collins situation ???

Doesn't sound like this is a medical issue.

[NDSU_grad]

Where you find out? any links?

No link. I'm good friends with some of the Minot High football coaches.

[NDSU_grad]

Where you find out? any links?

No link. I'm good friends with some of the Minot High football coaches.

[HerdBot]

Good luck to him. It's better these things happen before the time is invested.

[El_Chapo]

another western nodak casualty . keep pounding the twin cities coaches!

[RedRiver]

No link. I'm good friends with some of the Minot High football coaches.
Yes, I heard a few days ago through a Minot parent. Nothing medical or team issues, just a time when a kid is not sure and confused.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Good luck to him. It's better these things happen before the time is invested.

I understand what you are saying....but the time WAS invested. recruiting a kid non stop for years. Totally up front, going to be hard, a lot of work, are you ready....and then the first day....he quits. Very confused kid, hard to fault a kid, but he was the only TE in that recruiting class. Would have been nice to know if college wasn't for him a while back...like before signing day. But that is my football opinion. Obviously you hope the kid makes good choices and ends up successful in life.

[ndsubison1]

Interesting. Was looking forward to having him.

[Bisonwinagn]

First attrition from the 2016 class. Already quit school and back in Minot

How can someone quit school before they've started??

[SamsRams]

How can someone quit school before they've started??

Ever heard of summer school?

[NDSU_grad]

How can someone quit school before they've started??

My understanding is that he was enrolled in summer school.

[MAKBison]

Ever heard of summer school?

Next man up! If I am a potential TE recruit in this years recruiting class my decision just got a bit easier.

[Jay]

Makes Gindorff priority #1.

[EC8CH]

Lots of DEs in this year's class already, maybe one of them can block and catch?

[MinotBison]

Next man up! If I am a potential TE recruit in this years recruiting class my decision just got a bit easier.

I heard that he may have joined the Marines.

[MAKBison]

I heard that he may have joined the Marines.

Well he won't last long there if he quits what he starts.....not judging just saying.

[GOBISON123]

Well he won't last long there if he quits what he starts.....not judging just saying.

Take it easy he is just 16-17 year old kid, we have done far more worse things at that age and came out okay.

[Vet70]

I heard that he may have joined the Marines.


Well he won't last long there if he quits what he starts.....not judging just saying.


Take it easy he is just 16-17 year old kid, we have done far more worse things at that age and came out okay.

If he is only 16 or 17 (unless they are doing early verbals) I don't understand how he has joined the Marines. And if he has MAKBison is right.

[NDSU1980]

If he is only 16 or 17 (unless they are doing early verbals) I don't understand how he has joined the Marines. And if he has MAKBison is right.

He has to 18 or will turn 18 very shortly. I suppose the marines will be easy compared to the rigors of Bison football.

[MAKBison]

Take it easy he is just 16-17 year old kid, we have done far more worse things at that age and came out okay.

I am not being hard on the kid, I am just stating a fact.

Joining the Marines is like joining a wolf pack. The collective can smelll weaknesses and will push, pull and proud it untill he breaks or proves he can hack it.

It is just how it is.

[southcliffbison]

I am not being hard on the kid, I am just stating a fact.

Joining the Marines is like joining a wolf pack. The collective can smelll weaknesses and will push, pull and proud it untill he breaks or proves he can hack it.

It is just how it is.

As R. Lee Emery would say................Semper FI

[Vet70]

As R. Lee Emery would say................Semper FI

Oorah.

10 c

[mtoutfitter]

As R. Lee Emery would say................Semper FI

Goodnight Chesty Puller...wherever you are!

Hoping he does just fine in the Corps

[A1pigskin]

He can come back after the Marines and play.

[IzzyFlexion]

I am not being hard on the kid, I am just stating a fact.

Joining the Marines is like joining a wolf pack.

I simply cannot help but think of Zach G. whenever I hear or see the word wolfpack.

https://media0.giphy.com/media/lYRWahrLyodBm/200_s.gif

[MAKBison]

Goodnight Chesty Puller...wherever you are!

Hoping he does just fine in the Corps

Might be the smartest thing he could have done. I know it was for me. I would have drunk out of school in one term. Sure you always wonder.....what if I would have played ball etcetera . But in the end kids gotta do what he thinks is best. I sure as he'll am not gunna bash him for it.

[Vet70]

Might be the smartest thing he could have done. I know it was for me. I would have drunk out of school in one term. Sure you always wonder.....what if I would have played ball etcetera . But in the end kids gotta do what he thinks is best. I sure as he'll am not gunna bash him for it.

You are not the only one.

[mtoutfitter]

Might be the smartest thing he could have done. I know it was for me. I would have drunk out of school in one term. Sure you always wonder.....what if I would have played ball etcetera . But in the end kids gotta do what he thinks is best. I sure as he'll am not gunna bash him for it.

Service sure as hell never hurt me either! In my opinion there's a helluva lotta kids out there that sure could use it!!

[Alsen]

I am extremely disappointed by this. Serving in the United States military is an elite honor, as high as any that exists, irregardless of who the Commander and Chief is; however, the timing and the feel of this gives me an uneasy feeling. I hope the marine thing is real.

I will feel much better after we slaughter a couple Lambs in the Fargo Dome in about what? 6 or 7 weeks.

[Vet70]

I am extremely disappointed by this. Serving in the United States military is an elite honor, as high as any that exists, irregardless of who the Commander and Chief is; however, the timing and the feel of this gives me an uneasy feeling. I hope the marine thing is real.

I will feel much better after we slaughter a couple Lambs in the Fargo Dome in about what? 6 or 7 weeks.

40 days to Chuck Southern.

[Alsen]

Makes Gindorff priority #1.

Everybody else within a thousand miles has offered him, I'm surprised we weren't listed. I guess we just aren't that interested.

[SDSUAlum08]

Everybody else within a thousand miles has offered him, I'm surprised we weren't listed. I guess we just aren't that interested.

He's been offered by all the Dakotas including NDSU. Wyoming and UNI have also offered and he has a preferred walk on spot at Wisconsin. Nothing reported out of Minnesota that I've seen other than he's been to camp.

He's mentioned most of this stuff on his Twitter account but the only offer he has pinned is the one from the Bison. My hot take: He's waiting to see what MN does and then he'll become a Bison.

[17>1]

I know I've seen statistics about the attrition rate % but I can't remember them off hand. We see this every year. I don't understand why anyone is shocked, confused or butthurt that a kid leaves the program. The saying "Those who stay will be champions" came around because of this very reason. Thanks for the update on this kids status, best of luck to him in the future. Next man up!

[HerdBot]

I know I've seen statistics about the attrition rate % but I can't remember them off hand. We see this every year. I don't understand why anyone is shocked, confused or butthurt that a kid leaves the program. The saying "Those who stay will be champions" came around because of this very reason. Thanks for the update on this kids status, best of luck to him in the future. Next man up!

Agree. Besides our attrition rates are awesome and the years we have a few more players leave, it coincides with higher walk on players making an impact. I am just glad the kid decides to do it before camp. Nothing is worse than losing a junior who put in 4 years. If it's not for you than leave early.

[Mr. Burgundy]

He's been offered by all the Dakotas including NDSU. Wyoming and UNI have also offered and he has a preferred walk on spot at Wisconsin. Nothing reported out of Minnesota that I've seen other than he's been to camp.

He's mentioned most of this stuff on his Twitter account but the only offer he has pinned is the one from the Bison. My hot take: He's waiting to see what MN does and then he'll become a Bison.

He is the primary target, and I feel you are correct. He is either a gopher offer or a Bison. He did excellent at the Gopher camp this weekend. Does not appear to have been offered.

[Bisonator98]

Good luck to Braydon!

[thebigund]

Good luck to Braydon!
This should be everyone's response.

[thebigund]

Good luck to Braydon!
This should be everyone's response.

[El_Chapo]

GOOD BYE TO thebigund


This should be everyone's response.

[NDSU1980]

This should be everyone's response.
At least we won't embarrass ourselves by having Klieman beg and plead with the guy to come back like Bubbles did with Grady. You know a team is desperate when they bend over backwards to get a quiter to come back and play. Probably had to skirt an NCAA rule or two also.

[Leonardite]

At least we won't embarrass ourselves by having Klieman beg and plead with the guy to come back like Bubbles did with Grady. You know a team is desperate when they bend over backwards to get a quiter to come back and play. Probably had to skirt an NCAA rule or two also.

We also had Carlin Dupree starting on the basketball team by the end of the season after quitting. I know the comeback is we didn't "beg" to get him back, but we were desperate too. Bottom line is they are human, and kids at that. Never know what someone may have going on that drives their decisions.

[56BISON73]

At least we won't embarrass ourselves by having Klieman beg and plead with the guy to come back like Bubbles did with Grady. You know a team is desperate when they bend over backwards to get a quiter to come back and play. Probably had to skirt an NCAA rule or two also.

I dont think Bubba begged him to come back. I think Bubba did what any coach worth his salt as a mentor would do. He had a long talk with the kid on what drove the kids decision. He then explained to the kid the pros and cons of that decision from a short term and long term view point and the consequences involved..Kids many times dont have the benefit of looking at the long term repercussions when making emotional decisions.

[thebigund]

I dont think Bubba begged him to come back. I think Bubba did what any coach worth his salt as a mentor would do. He had a long talk with the kid on what drove the kids decision. He then explained to the kid the pros and cons of that decision from a short term and long term view point and the consequences involved..Kids many times dont have the benefit of looking at the long term repercussions when making emotional decisions.
Exactly. What people may not realize, Grady included, is the opportunity he has to be a role model for young people on the rez. They could use a good example of someone getting out and overcoming instead of falling into the traps like so many.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I dont think Bubba begged him to come back. I think Bubba did what any coach worth his salt as a mentor would do. He had a long talk with the kid on what drove the kids decision. He then explained to the kid the pros and cons of that decision from a short term and long term view point and the consequences involved..Kids many times dont have the benefit of looking at the long term repercussions when making emotional decisions.

See exhibit 1. NDSU Basketball player Carlin Dupree.

[southcliffbison]

At least we won't embarrass ourselves by having Klieman beg and plead with the guy to come back like Bubbles did with Grady. You know a team is desperate when they bend over backwards to get a quiter to come back and play. Probably had to skirt an NCAA rule or two also.

Exactly my thoughts, 1980..........Perhaps the bigundie can enlighten us as to young Grady's academic progress. Did he quit during the 1st or 2nd semester of his freshman year; did he receive any credits for classes taken either semester? One could assume that since he quit after the football season, he made it through the first semester; did he receive any credit for those classes ?...........Did he enroll at Fort Berthold Community College after he left Grand Forks and make up the work there at New Town, and if he did, did those credits transfer to und ??? Did he spend the summer taking classes at und ? If he is eligible to play and academic progress is up to snuff, my hat is off to Mr. Grady.

[BisManBison]

I dont think Bubba begged him to come back. I think Bubba did what any coach worth his salt as a mentor would do. He had a long talk with the kid on what drove the kids decision. He then explained to the kid the pros and cons of that decision from a short term and long term view point and the consequences involved..Kids many times dont have the benefit of looking at the long term repercussions when making emotional decisions.


Exactly. What people may not realize, Grady included, is the opportunity he has to be a role model for young people on the rez. They could use a good example of someone getting out and overcoming instead of falling into the traps like so many.

Sounds like Bubba coached him up on a big life lesson. That is outstanding coaching there. I know nothing about Grady, but this is an example of how you change the world one kid at a time, but not giving up on or quitting on a kid, a kid who in all likelihood has seen his far share of that in his life . Its awfully easy to say good riddance to kids that want to quit, but it could be their way of asking for help, and good programs are going to find a way to give them the help they need.

[thebigund]

Exactly my thoughts, 1980..........Perhaps the bigundie can enlighten us as to young Grady's academic progress. Did he quit during the 1st or 2nd semester of his freshman year; did he receive any credits for classes taken either semester? One could assume that since he quit after the football season, he made it through the first semester; did he receive any credit for those classes...........Did he enroll at Fort Berthold Community College after he left Grand Forks and made up the work there at New Town, and if he did, did those credits transferred to und ??? Did he spend the summer taking classes at und ? If he is eligible to play and academic progress is up to snuff, my hat is off to Mr. Grady.
He's actually a good student. Finished the first semester. Left. Did some schooling wherever. He's just as on track as guys that were at UND both semesters. I know it's a little disappointing for you asshole types here but no NCAA rules need to be even bent to get Grady back on the team.

[southcliffbison]

He's actually a good student. Finished the first semester. Left. Did some schooling wherever. He's just as on track as guys that were at UND both semesters. I know it's a little disappointing for you asshole types here but no NCAA rules need to be even bent to get Grady back on the team.

Listen up, Pal, I spent 14 years teaching at a rez high school in ND. That community also had a "community college", which, even to the Natives, was a healthy euphemism for what they even called "a high school with ash trays". So don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining........ I know what goes on there; how they are run; their academic standards.

[thebigund]

Listen up, Pal, I spent 14 years teaching at a rez high school in ND. That community also had a "community college", which, even to the Natives, was a healthy euphemism for what they even called "a high school with ash trays". So don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining........ I know what goes on there; how they are run; their academic standards.

Who gives a shit where those credits come from if they count? Let's not start pretending that NDSU and UND have high academic standards.

[mtoutfitter]

Who gives a shit where those credits come from if they count? Let's not start pretending that NDSU and UND have high academic standards.

Not trying argue but at least at the state universities you have to make some appearances in the classroom, on the Rez CCs....not so much. Seen several off em in action and for the most part they're a joke.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Exactly. What people may not realize, Grady included, is the opportunity he has to be a role model for young people on the rez. They could use a good example of someone getting out and overcoming instead of falling into the traps like so many.

Very good and accurate point. Geaux Sioux made the exact same point. Wait, you are him. But point is still well taken. Hope he is able to stay in school, at any school, stay eligible. Maybe he can just go to school during football season, then go home and take care of things while taking classes at the other school, but stay eligible if it transfers. End of the day, he needs a degree and stability for his family.

[TAILG8R]

Exactly. What people may not realize, Grady included, is the opportunity he has to be a role model for young people on the rez. They could use a good example of someone getting out and overcoming instead of falling into the traps like so many.

Unfortunately this may be the exact same thing that made him go back home. I've seen it first hand for over 20 years, those who leave the reservation to better themselves are not necessarily welcomed back. Nothing makes a community feel worse about itself than their own doing better then they have.

[acf2]

The reservation dynamics are really weird. I hope the best for him and his situation.

Also, back to the point of the thread, all the best for Lund and his situation.

[RedRiver]

I've been told that Lund is apparently back on the team. Can anyone confirm?

[MinotBison]

I've been told that Lund is apparently back on the team. Can anyone confirm?

Saw him in Minot yesterday. When does practice start?

[thebigund]

I've been told that Lund is apparently back on the team. Can anyone confirm?

Heard the coaches were begging him to come back. Says a lot about them being so desperate for a quitter.

[No_Skill]

Heard the coaches were begging him to come back. Says a lot about them being so desperate for a quitter.

I put the over under on this exact post (pink font and all) at 3 hours and picked the under. You couldn't have finished drooling over und squat trust videos five minutes sooner?

[thebigund]

I put the over under on this exact post (pink font and all) at 3 hours and picked the under. You couldn't have finished drooling over und squat trust videos five minutes sooner?

Literally couldn't help myself. No prpl.

[NDSU_grad]

I've been told that Lund is apparently back on the team. Can anyone confirm?

Yes. Back on the team.

[Alsen]

Won't be long now until he is scoring TD's. Could become a horrifying mismatch nightmare to LB's and secondaries all over the FCS.

I hope they keep Allison and Dempsey away from this kid in practice.....we need them healthy.

[Herd]

He has a long way to go on the TE depth chart. If he's better now than Ellefson and Anderson, I'd be very surprised. He needs to shirt.

[SDbison]

He has a long way to go on the TE depth chart. If he's better now than Ellefson and Anderson, I'd be very surprised. He needs to shirt. Sounds like he needs to do some emotional maturing as much as the normal growth needed in the physical and mental aspects of first going to college and playing football.

[17>1]

Won't be long now until he is scoring TD's. Could become a horrifying mismatch nightmare to LB's and secondaries all over the FCS.

I hope they keep Allison and Dempsey away from this kid in practice.....we need them healthy.

So now you're saying a high school kid that's never stepped foot on a college football field could be "a horrifying mismatch nightmare to lb's and secondaries all over the FCS", but a kid like Grimsley is overhyped and sucks? I sure hope Lund lives up to your lofty expectations, I'd hate to hear what you have to say about him if he doesn't.

[NDSU_grad]

Sounds like he needs to do some emotional maturing as much as the normal growth needed in the physical and mental aspects of first going to college and playing football.

I think you nailed it.

[Grizzled]

I put the over under on this exact post (pink font and all) at 3 hours and picked the under. You couldn't have finished drooling over und squat trust videos five minutes sooner?

Considering UND was brought into a thread that had nothing to do with them, by the usual suspect, it was a great response.

In both situations the coaches did what was best for the players and their programs. That is what good coaches do. There was no need for a shot at Grady. Disappointing but not surprising coming from two of the guys who quoted on it.

[MinotBison76]

Sounds like he needs to do some emotional maturing as much as the normal growth needed in the physical and mental aspects of first going to college and playing football.

I know I'm coming into this a little late, but just need to add my 2 cents.

Knowing the whole story, I can promise you it has nothing to do with emotional maturity. There's much to the story that not everyone knows, nor should they know. The bottom line is that the things that needed to be worked through were worked through, and the decision that needed to be reached was reached. I'm very much looking forward to watching him develop within the program, and grow just as any high school kid making this transition needs to grow. He's not any more or less emotionally mature than any other average kid going through this. Will be fun to watch these next few years! Go Bison!

[Rixen]

I know I'm coming into this a little late, but just need to add my 2 cents.

Knowing the whole story, I can promise you it has nothing to do with emotional maturity. There's much to the story that not everyone knows, nor should they know. The bottom line is that the things that needed to be worked through were worked through, and the decision that needed to be reached was reached. I'm very much looking forward to watching him develop within the program, and grow just as any high school kid making this transition needs to grow. He's not any more or less emotionally mature than any other average kid going through this. Will be fun to watch these next few years! Go Bison!

Thanks for the insight, MinotBison. Hope Braydon succeeds!

[Farmer63]

I know I'm coming into this a little late, but just need to add my 2 cents.

Knowing the whole story, I can promise you it has nothing to do with emotional maturity. There's much to the story that not everyone knows, nor should they know. The bottom line is that the things that needed to be worked through were worked through, and the decision that needed to be reached was reached. I'm very much looking forward to watching him develop within the program, and grow just as any high school kid making this transition needs to grow. He's not any more or less emotionally mature than any other average kid going through this. Will be fun to watch these next few years! Go Bison!

Good luck, Braydon!

[mtoutfitter]

Can't find Lund on the roster......did I miss something?

[NDSU_grad]

Can't find Lund on the roster......did I miss something?
He tore his ACL earlier this year in practice. Don't know if he left team or not.

[mtoutfitter]

He tore his ACL earlier this year in practice. Don't know if he left team or not.

Ok....Thanks!

[RedRiver]

He was walking with the redshirts after the completion of the San Diego game.