Something to ponder:
The column last Saturday dealt with the flood problems of NDSU football this spring and how it may or may not affect next fall's record. It also pointed out that talent alone does not make or break a football team and that several other factors play into it.
I said I couldn't put a single finger on why last year's team, perhaps the most talented under Craig Bohl, finished 6-5. More pro scouts came to NDSU's Pro Day in March than in recent years and the reason was because the Bison probably had more pro prospects than usual.
Maybe the answer to 6-5 is right in front of our face today. That players continually risk their game days and scholarships is baffling and you can make the argument that their dedication is in question. The athletic director called their actions "selfish" and says they are not getting the message.
We'll talk about it on the Mike McFeely Show at 1 p.m. today on WDAY-AM 970. You can question the senior leadership. You can question the discipline structure. In fact, you can question a lot of things right now.
Shamen was also charged with driving without liability insurance.