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[westnodak93bison]

Doesnt necessarily mean he will be better but I think Allison has better tools than MWill and CJ.

More speed but that doesn't necessarily translate

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Sort of sensing a bit of a similar vibe of unknowns at corner this year as we had at LB last year. Sure, we knew what Deluca was all about, but we didn't know for sure how Stumpf and PGT were going to do with the majority of snaps on the outside. The Montana game brought about a little bit of anxiety, and Bailey from UNI doing his thing didn't help that, and then USD happened, but we also know how the story ended with how well our defense and our LB core specifically played in the playoffs and championship game. Code Green was alive and well with a strong finish and I feel like the corners will be fine this year as well. Might be an adjustment period or some growing pains, but I'm excited for the new faces and to see what kind of ballers they are. Go Bison!!

[Alsen]

Sort of sensing a bit of a similar vibe of unknowns at corner this year as we had at LB last year. Sure, we knew what Deluca was all about, but we didn't know for sure how Stumpf and PGT were going to do with the majority of snaps on the outside. The Montana game brought about a little bit of anxiety, and Bailey from UNI doing his thing didn't help that, and then USD happened, but we also know how the story ended with how well our defense and our LB core specifically played in the playoffs and championship game. Code Green was alive and well with a strong finish and I feel like the corners will be fine this year as well. Might be an adjustment period or some growing pains, but I'm excited for the new faces and to see what kind of ballers they are. Go Bison!!

I don't know anything about Dom Davis, but every time coach mentions him in front of a camera or in an audio interview, his face lights up and his the tone in his voice changes a little. I fully expect this kid is going to get every opportunity to win a starting a role; and it wouldn't surprise me at all if he is considered our number 1 by playoff time.

I was surprised they weren't moving Dempsey to CB. Maybe this decision is based on Dom Davis's potential.

I guess Dempsey could still be a 3rd CB on 3rd and longs if Kelly shows strong or beats out Grimsley.

[westnodak93bison]

I don't know anything about Dom Davis, but every time coach mentions him in front of a camera or in an audio interview, his face lights up and his the tone in his voice changes a little. I fully expect this kid is going to get every opportunity to win a starting a role; and it wouldn't surprise me at all if he is considered our number 1 by playoff time.

I was surprised they weren't moving Dempsey to CB. Maybe this decision is based on Dom Davis's potential.

I guess Dempsey could still be a 3rd CB on 3rd and longs if Kelly shows strong or beats out Grimsley.

You really think a juco kid is gonna step in and beat out a kid that came in as a true freshman and won a starting safety spot? Our D is way too complicated imho. Has a juco kid ever come in and won a safety job at NDSU?

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[tony]

You really think a juco kid is gonna step in and beat out a kid that came in as a true freshman and won a starting safety spot? Our D is way too complicated imho. Has a juco kid ever come in and won a safety job at NDSU?

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1. Grimsley is solid.
2. John Pike? Of course, we're talking a tiny sample size.

[Larz]

John Pike! Killer.... remember the Georgia Southern game, my oh my.

[EndZoneQB]

1. Grimsley is solid.
2. John Pike? Of course, we're talking a tiny sample size.

Martin played quite a bit in a hybrid role on a pretty awesome defense...

[StL Bison Fan]

John Pike! Killer.... remember the Georgia Southern game, my oh my.

John Pike was fun to watch. Didnt he send the helmet to VanPelt?

[Kujava23]

You really think a juco kid is gonna step in and beat out a kid that came in as a true freshman and won a starting safety spot? Our D is way too complicated imho. Has a juco kid ever come in and won a safety job at NDSU?

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Great Point!!!

MY PREDICTION, alas SPORTSMEISTERS, Jalen Allison & Dom Davis Starting CB---nickel Dakota Reid----safeties Tre Dempsey & Robbie Grimsley

[b1son]

Losing Joe is a big loss to the line. Maybe coaches see something here.

Not a 100% sure, have heard he can go back to DL if G doesn't work out. He was originally recruited as a center, but was moved to DL when Perry was in trouble