Welcome back HC Polasek

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Originally Posted by heffray

It’s not quite a wholesale “Good Riddance” from me. Think about it. You get recruited to play college ball because you like a HC and OC… both leave… would not fault that player for taking a serious look elsewhere…

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Particularly if they follow said coach.

https://gobison.com/news/2023/12/17/...all-coach.aspx

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I hope he can bring back the big nasty defensive lineman that we got away from.

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Originally Posted by gumby013

I'm ready for the middle screen to return.

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sure could have used one yesterday...

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Originally Posted by Bison20

I hope he can bring back the big nasty defensive lineman that we got away from.

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The fact Cook announced it is even greater news. Matt Larson must be gone! Dude could raise money, but that's it.

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Originally Posted by HerdBot

The fact Cook announced it is even greater news. Matt Larson must be gone! Dude could raise money, but that's it.

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Made note of that too. This is a Cook hire.

Welcome back Coach Polasek. Next man up. Go Bison!!

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Originally Posted by GreenfieldBison

Made note of that too. This is a Cook hire.

Welcome back Coach Polasek. Next man up. Go Bison!!

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Go read the NDSU release. Larsen announced it.

Kramer staying?

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Originally Posted by Gully

It sounds like Tyler is staying (at least for near future) so this really is about as safe/little change of a situation as you could get. If players portal, they probably were going to already.

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Yep. But the Bunnies want to make our recruits believe it's collapsing. I see this move as a major UPGRADE!

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Originally Posted by PattyBison

Go read the NDSU release. Larsen announced it.

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I'm reading between the lines. Cook statement more powerful than Larsen.

Sure could be wrong though. I smell smoke...

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Originally Posted by Alsen

If he brings in his own coordinators, both offensive and defensive, then I won't hate this. If he keeps Tyler and Jason, then, I hate this!

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I believe that coaches can be coached too. Tyler could benefit from being around a head coach for the offensive side of the ball for a change. He’s been working for former DC’s here his whole time here. Local guy, former stud player, bleeds green. I hope he does stick around if offered the chance.

Jason…I wouldn’t miss him as much.

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Originally Posted by Gully

It sounds like Tyler is staying (at least for near future) so this really is about as safe/little change of a situation as you could get. If players portal, they probably were going to already.

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Honestly, if TR does stick around, I would have to think that would be HUGE for retention of current players/committed recruits. Quinn Alo tweeted out w/"advice" for players who may be upset w/the Polasek hiring, "sit down and talk with Coach P before making any decisions. One thing I learned in one year with him as a coach, he loves this place."

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Originally Posted by GreenfieldBison

I'm reading between the lines. Cook statement more powerful than Larsen.

Sure could be wrong though. I smell smoke...

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I agree....this is how it feels to me as well. Probably a good thing, we need a change there.

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Originally Posted by GreenfieldBison

I'm reading between the lines. Cook statement more powerful than Larsen.

Sure could be wrong though. I smell smoke...

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Could well be, but I'd rather it be a smooth transition there also. Too much chaos at once isn't good.
Figure out who the next AD will be before having that position sit vacant.

Even as a figurehead, its better to have someone acting in that role imo.

The best news thus far is TR can help transition before he moves on to his next opportunity.

I don't understand all the hate for Matt Larsen, what's the deal ? Can someone please enlighten me ? As for the speculation about Roehl leaving or staying, does anyone know for sure one way or the other ? It would really help I think if he would stay.

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Originally Posted by bstark28

Honestly, if TR does stick around, I would have to think that would be HUGE for retention of current players/committed recruits. Quinn Alo tweeted out w/"advice" for players who may be upset w/the Polasek hiring, "sit down and talk with Coach P before making any decisions. One thing I learned in one year with him as a coach, he loves this place."

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this plus a FBS announcement would be the ultimate tri-fecta

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Originally Posted by phxbison

I don't understand all the hate for Matt Larsen, what's the deal ? Can someone please enlighten me ? As for the speculation about Roehl leaving or staying, does anyone know for sure one way or the other ? It would really help I think if he would stay.

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I’m really not sure why he would stick around.

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Originally Posted by phxbison

I don't understand all the hate for Matt Larsen, what's the deal ? Can someone please enlighten me ? As for the speculation about Roehl leaving or staying, does anyone know for sure one way or the other ? It would really help I think if he would stay.

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It feels to me like a lot of it here is just frustration we aren't fbs. Not sure a new AD can fix that.

Perhaps at Cook's level there could also be disappointment in overall performance of major sports like football and basketball recently. Or boosters may want a change, but this is speculation on my part. The rumors that broke yesterday suggest a change may be pending.

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Originally Posted by mtoutfitter

Agree on T Roehl 100%

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Hey Craig , old friend from New England here , Randy S

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Originally Posted by Alsen

If he brings in his own coordinators, both offensive and defensive, then I won't hate this. If he keeps Tyler and Jason, then, I hate this!

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Petrino improved throughout the year. Roehl has his moments, both great and terrible

Having a head coach who understands Bison offense may help. I suspect Entz was behind the change in offensive philosphy

This is probably the correct hire. Need to keep a coach or 2 to help with keeping players and recruiting. I like that hes been a special teams coordinator multiple times. Need to get better at that.

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Originally Posted by KSBisonFan

I think there's a chance Tyler stays on staff for next season. I only say this because Tyler mentioned Polasek being his mentor in a podcast someone posted a few days ago. I would guess there will be some changes to the defensive staff.
All of Polasek's experience is on the offensive side of the ball, so I'll be curious what he's going to do to address the defense and special teams.

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Either way TR will have to leave to get some FBS experience just like Entz is doing. Or he hangs around until Policek moves up and hope he gets the job.

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Originally Posted by phxbison

I don't understand all the hate for Matt Larsen, what's the deal ? Can someone please enlighten me ? As for the speculation about Roehl leaving or staying, does anyone know for sure one way or the other ? It would really help I think if he would stay.

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Midnight extensions of Dave Richman, no FBS and has been very opaque publicly, lot of people didn’t love the Entz hire, we used to be top of our conferences in football/MBB/volleyball/softball and are not anymore, no new FBS games, poor execution of the US Bank game this year

He has done great things with fundraising and the IPF but you were looking for negatives

Brian Ferentz for offensive line coach.

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Originally Posted by GreenfieldBison

sure could have used one yesterday...

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Or four. Not only would it punish the blitz they are easy completions for Cam to hopefully get him going

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Originally Posted by WestCoastBison

I'm not a fan of the elaborate fancy dancey play calling. Lets get back to the "meat and potatoes". Run Power

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Couldnt believe they actually came out in Power I formation one time.

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Originally Posted by KC_Hats

Brian Ferentz for offensive line coach.

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Wish list, or this is done?

I hope Roehl stays. Some hate him, I look at results. He has them. Coach P and Tyler have a long relationship. I think he will be the OC next year again.

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Originally Posted by Bison03

I hope Roehl stays. Some hate him, I look at results. He has them. Coach P and Tyler have a long relationship. I think he will be the OC next year again.

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I think you're right. I can also see them going back to more traditional NDSU football with QB under center, etc.

I think what Sawvel does at Wyoming in terms of who he retains will determine the pool of potential candidates Polasek has available to him at NDSU.

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Originally Posted by phxbison

I don't understand all the hate for Matt Larsen, what's the deal ? Can someone please enlighten me ? As for the speculation about Roehl leaving or staying, does anyone know for sure one way or the other ? It would really help I think if he would stay.

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Midnight contract for an unpopular basketball coach did it for me.

What are the odds Roehl gets an "Associate, or Assistant, head coach" tacked onto his title, along with a pay bump?


....Or, maybe he'll slide right into that OC spot that's open in Wyoming.

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Originally Posted by NDSU_grad

I think what Sawvel does at Wyoming in terms of who he retains will determine the pool of potential candidates Polasek has available to him at NDSU.

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i will say how in the ever loving EFF did he get the nod to replace craig bohl? im not saying this as a slight on TP but as to our hopefully good fortune

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Originally Posted by Bison03

I hope Roehl stays. Some hate him, I look at results. He has them. Coach P and Tyler have a long relationship. I think he will be the OC next year again.

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Easy to have results against bad teams. How does he do against better opponents?

Does stupid things like QB run on third and six with the QB who only runs. Never calls a slant or screen against blitzes. Then with the game on the line calls the most idiotic play in program history.

If he went to a school where he didn’t have superior talent in most games he would be run out of town in a season or two.


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Gotta think Grant Olson is sweating it out. Linebacker play post Jabril era has been a major struggle.

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Originally Posted by steelbison

Easy to have results against bad teams. How does he do against better opponents?

Does stupid things like QB run on third and six with the QB who only runs. Never calls a slant or screen against blitzes. Then with the game on the line calls the most idiotic play in program history.

If he went to a school where he didn’t have superior talent in most games he would be run out of town in a season or two.


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Yup , we put up big numbers but on the plays in the big moments he shits the bed

Any shot at bringing back John Richardson? He experienced enough to be a DC?

I'm really curious what happen with T Roehl. On one hand, I would guess Polasek would want to keep him since he knows him personally, and to keep guys from portaling. On the other, T Roehl now understands he is unlikely to ever land that job without leaving. I think they should try to bump Tyler's salary to keep him here if possible.

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Originally Posted by AKBison

Gotta think Grant Olson is sweating it out. Linebacker play post Jabril era has been a major struggle.

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At least Tim P knows Grant well....that will help. LB play also greatly improved later in the season.

Aaron Bohl? Seems to be a good candidate to come with him. Not sure if he's ready to be a DC yet?

https://gowyo.com/sports/football/ro...aron-bohl/2819