2020 Way Too Early Preview

[RossUglem]

This is one of my favorite things to do immediately after each season.

(FREE)

https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/2020-Bison-Football-A-Way-too-Early-Preview-NDSU-Football-142143974/

[bri-dog]

Or you can use this link to get to the 2020 one instead of 2019... :)

https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/2020-Bison-Football-A-Way-too-Early-Preview-NDSU-Football-142143974/

[GreenfieldBison]

Or you can use this link to get to the 2020 one instead of 2019... :)

https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/2020-Bison-Football-A-Way-too-Early-Preview-NDSU-Football-142143974/

Whoa! Was there a three win bonus awarded for getting to sixteen?

[ndsubison1]

Not to take away from the article, but what's with the coaches claiming "rebuilding"? Who said we were rebuilding this year? Or was that material to keep guys motivated last year?

[ndsubison1]

Any chance we bring in a DT transfer? I feel it is much needed.

[RossUglem]

Or you can use this link to get to the 2020 one instead of 2019... :)

https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/2020-Bison-Football-A-Way-too-Early-Preview-NDSU-Football-142143974/

That's fixed now, thanks. Busy morning.

[RossUglem]

Not to take away from the article, but what's with the coaches claiming "rebuilding"? Who said we were rebuilding this year? Or was that material to keep guys motivated last year?

What do you mean what's with the coaches? They lost the coach, half the staff the should-have-been Walter Payton QB and like a dozen other starters. Many media folks were predicting two losses, saw several folks on this very message board predict three. Shoot I think everyone BUT the coaches was claiming rebuilding.

[ndsubison1]

I dont see how Preseason #1 and still being a title contender is "rebuilding". Seems like it was a little much after I saw that Saturday.

[MankatoBison]

LOL, another talking head saying NDSU doesnt stand a chance, BULLETIN BOARD MATERIAL

(Purple)

Just got the text, Trey is pissed. Look for the Bison to win BIG in Eugene next fall

[Professor Chaos]

I like the idea of moving Tutsie to FS to get Kaczor on the field full time at SS. Tutsie had his issues tackling from time to time but he's a ball hawk... sounds like a good FS to me. That would also give Weerts a chance to rotate in behind Mercadel at WLB. Earlier in the season I thought Weerts was going to take Hankey's spot at MLB next year but I'm not as bullish on that anymore. Having Weerts split reps with Mercadel seems like a better option.

I think they'll be just fine at DE. I still think Barty Ogbu has the potential to be a great one... he just couldn't get healthy this season. Add Will Mostaert and Reed Ryan for depth and they'll have at least 4 DEs to rotate. DT is my biggest concern. I hope Javier Derritt can develop into an anchor at DT... he's got the most potential of anyone at that position IMO. But they've had a knack for finding really good walk-ons at that position like Schaetz and Steidl so maybe they catch that kind of lightning in a bottle again and one of the unheralded guys seizes the opportunity available there.

[RossUglem]

I like the idea of moving Tutsie to FS to get Kaczor on the field full time at SS. Tutsie had his issues tackling from time to time but he's a ball hawk... sounds like a good FS to me. That would also give Weerts a chance to rotate in behind Mercadel at WLB. Earlier in the season I thought Weerts was going to take Hankey's spot at MLB next year but I'm not as bullish on that anymore. Having Weerts split reps with Mercadel seems like a better option.

I think they'll be just fine at DE. I still think Barty Ogbu has the potential to be a great one... he just couldn't get healthy this season. Add Will Mostaert and Reed Ryan for depth and they'll have at least 4 DEs to rotate. DT is my biggest concern. I hope Javier Derritt can develop into an anchor at DT... he's got the most potential of anyone at that position IMO. But they've had a knack for finding really good walk-ons at that position like Schaetz and Steidl so maybe they catch that kind of lightning in a bottle again and one of the unheralded guys seizes the opportunity available there.

I think Javier is going to be an excellent run defender right away in his career. We'll just find out if he has the pass rush "juice" or if he doesn't.

[Bisman]

This is one of my favorite things to do immediately after each season.

(FREE)

https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/2020-Bison-Football-A-Way-too-Early-Preview-NDSU-Football-142143974/

I think it is for a lot of people. Thanks for the story. I am glad to hear the coaches really like the corners they got last year and Jayden Price from 2018.

[CAS4127]

Any chance we bring in a DT transfer? I feel it is much needed.

I said something in a different thread. Would like see it happen. Junco maybe?


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[mtoutfitter]

I said something in a different thread. Would like see it happen. Junco maybe?


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Do they get those players from JUNCO colleges....are there many in the area?

[CAS4127]

Do they get those players from JUNCO colleges....are there many in the area?

Lol! It’s like when you see those reading intelligence test things where every word is spelled wrong/incorrectly and with both lower and upper case letters mixed in but, if you have reading intelligence, you can still read and understand the message/questions.

IOW, GFY!![emoji58]



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[Bison20]

I like the idea of moving Tutsie to FS to get Kaczor on the field full time at SS. Tutsie had his issues tackling from time to time but he's a ball hawk... sounds like a good FS to me. That would also give Weerts a chance to rotate in behind Mercadel at WLB. Earlier in the season I thought Weerts was going to take Hankey's spot at MLB next year but I'm not as bullish on that anymore. Having Weerts split reps with Mercadel seems like a better option.

I think they'll be just fine at DE. I still think Barty Ogbu has the potential to be a great one... he just couldn't get healthy this season. Add Will Mostaert and Reed Ryan for depth and they'll have at least 4 DEs to rotate. DT is my biggest concern. I hope Javier Derritt can develop into an anchor at DT... he's got the most potential of anyone at that position IMO. But they've had a knack for finding really good walk-ons at that position like Schaetz and Steidl so maybe they catch that kind of lightning in a bottle again and one of the unheralded guys seizes the opportunity available there.

I thought it was interesting that weerts was listed as backup at Will linebacker and not mlb. I did think Weber showed well. Be interesting to see what they do with him kaczor and Tutsie. 3 really talented players. Hopefully Javier is the next stud dt we can have for the next 4 years. Be interesting to see what happens with Kobe after a full year with Kramer. Crazy how loaded we are at rb

[mtoutfitter]

Lol! It’s like when you see those reading intelligence test things where every word is spelled wrong/incorrectly and with both lower and upper case letters mixed in but, if you have reading intelligence, you can still read and understand the message/questions.

IOW, GFY!![emoji58]



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I didn't know they had tests like that. When I see something like that I just think it's MisSpelLeD

[CAS4127]

I didn't know they had tests like that. When I see something like that I just think it's MisSpelLeD

It’s actual MsSpeAld. Icena elspead otha.

[wagsabison]

I thought it was interesting that weerts was listed as backup at Will linebacker and not mlb. I did think Weber showed well. Be interesting to see what they do with him kaczor and Tutsie. 3 really talented players. Hopefully Javier is the next stud dt we can have for the next 4 years. Be interesting to see what happens with Kobe after a full year with Kramer. Crazy how loaded we are at rb

Hopefully Seth is back to 100%. He adds an interesting dynamic to the RB position.


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[CAS4127]

Hopefully Seth is back to 100%. He adds an interesting dynamic to the RB position.


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He does. I’m excited/interested in seeing how Spring ball and game go for him. Also hoping TR gets the RBs back in the play calling again, especially the delta formation with seam and wheel routes for the RBs. To the extent I have criticism of TR, it’s that he doesn’t really have an identity on O.


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[bruinbison]

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