Where would you RANK NDSU's 2nd string in the FCS if they were a team.

[HerdBot]

I dont even think our starters are that good. Name 1 player who starts on the 2019 team

[El_Chapo]

I dont even think our starters are that good. Name 1 player who starts on the 2019 team

well small timey people ripped on me on recruiting the last 2-3 years when I've been demanding better. I hate to be right on this.. but proof is in the pudding here.

so Entz/Roehl need to get creative fast with schemes to overcome lack of talent and HEART.

then hit the portal this off-season

[El_Chapo]

Well, NDSU and US Fans are seeing where NDSU would rank with our 2nd stringers... (and losing 6 FBS players to Portal!)


2023 is coming to an End Fast:

Murray W
At SDSU L
H SIU L
A UNI L

^^this is worse case scenario and 6-5

Murray W
@ SDSU L 75% W 25 %
H SIU W
@ UNI W 75% L 25%

8-3 Most Probable .

9-2 4 Straight and I'd say NDSU found its Toughness/Swagger and we Roll to Frisco.

[runtheoption]

9-2 4 Straight and I'd say NDSU found its Toughness/Swagger and we Roll to Frisco.

I think this is the most optimistic, non-Debbie Downer thing I've read from you on here in years. And I agree with you!

[El_Chapo]

I think this is the most optimistic, non-Debbie Downer thing I've read from you on here in years. And I agree with you!

well we need some swagger & Nasti-Ness. Travis Beck & Leevon Perry & Austin Richards would eat this team and shit them out before noon.

[wan2bqb]

This teams biggest issue with recruitment and talent is the covid year 6th year senior rule. It allowed marginal players to return for an extra year and get preference due to their years of tenure. I also think its the biggest cause of up and coming talent plateauing and transferring out. They thought their window would be such and such, but the extra year for people ahead of them not necessarily better than them took that away from them. I do believe this is a coaching mistake, but one that made due to loyalty and the once a Bison always a Bison Mentality. Once the covid year is gone. 2026???? I believe I think the transfer portal will stabilize accross college football and especially with the Bison.

[Son of a Bison]

I like this take. It also allowed underclassmen to transfer out with extra years of eligibility after being developed by NDSU and some as you pointed out may have gotten tired of being on scout team.

This teams biggest issue with recruitment and talent is the covid year 6th year senior rule. It allowed marginal players to return for an extra year and get preference due to their years of tenure. I also think it’s the biggest cause of up and coming talent plateauing and transferring out. They thought their window would be such and such, but the extra year for people ahead of them not necessarily better than them took that away from them. I do believe this is a coaching mistake, but one that made due to loyalty and the once a Bison always a Bison Mentality. Once the covid year is gone. 2026???? I believe I think the transfer portal will stabilize accross college football and especially with the Bison.

[KSBisonFan]

This teams biggest issue with recruitment and talent is the covid year 6th year senior rule. It allowed marginal players to return for an extra year and get preference due to their years of tenure. I also think its the biggest cause of up and coming talent plateauing and transferring out. They thought their window would be such and such, but the extra year for people ahead of them not necessarily better than them took that away from them. I do believe this is a coaching mistake, but one that made due to loyalty and the once a Bison always a Bison Mentality. Once the covid year is gone. 2026???? I believe I think the transfer portal will stabilize accross college football and especially with the Bison.

I like this take. It also allowed underclassmen to transfer out with extra years of eligibility after being developed by NDSU and some as you pointed out may have gotten tired of being on scout team.

I talked to a D2 AD this week and this topic came up. This particular program is usually pretty good, but this year has been terrible. He told me the coaches and administration took the stance that any players who wanted to come back for extra time due to Covid were allowed, and encouraged, to do so. Looking back, they regret that decision because it stunted their entire development and retention of younger players.

[RonMexico]

Well, NDSU and US Fans are seeing where NDSU would rank with our 2nd stringers... (and losing 6 FBS players to Portal!)


2023 is coming to an End Fast:

Murray W
At SDSU L
H SIU L
A UNI L

^^this is worse case scenario and 6-5

Murray W
@ SDSU L 75% W 25 %
H SIU W
@ UNI W 75% L 25%

8-3 Most Probable .

9-2 4 Straight and I'd say NDSU found its Toughness/Swagger and we Roll to Frisco.

gonna be roll to whoever they play in the second round.

[reformedUNDfan]

I dont even think our starters are that good. Name 1 player who starts on the 2019 team

Wisnewski, Mathis

Green, Stoffle, Price, Tamerick contribute