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First of all, I want to caution that I haven't played FB since I was this high. That said, with all of the uncertainty surrounding both lines, starting QB, etc., I was overall pleased with what happened on Saturday.
The coaches and players are certainly focusing in on the game tape on things to improve for SFA and later. I am starting this thread with the idea of longer term look at what was accomplished. I am doing this in light of my view of entering the NDSU game last year.
Last year, I was one of the people that thought UNI would score at will on the Bison, based on the games leading up to that point. After a hard fought game with a Bison team that was not very good, I had an internal "uh-oh" moment about the remainder of the season.
One of the long term impacts of this game is that UNI is officially inside Jose Mohler's head. As he is a true Sophomore, he has two more goes at UNI. This game will be haunting him for years to come.
Next, based on the blowback from this game, if NDSU can afford it, I believe that Bohl will be gone after this year unless he makes the playoffs. I can't see a 7-4 season including a KU win making the grade. The entire "NDSU has the talent, facilities, and history" thing being taken to heart. If he stays, I think UNI has gotten into Bohl's head also.
Third, the NDSU v UNI rivalry is going to turn into annual dog fight. NDSU players & coaches apparently have UNI & SDSU games circled for this year. NDSU seems to think UNI is disrespecting NDSU's past accomplishments. UNI generally thinks NDSU needs to earn their respect at this level. Seems to be a self reinforcing cycle. The outcomes on the scoreboard may not change, but it will be an emotionally pitched game for years to come.
Last, this three year run against NDSU is going to positively reflect on recruiting in the Twin Cities. Both UNI & NDSU look to the Minneapolis area for recruits. Continuously beating NDSU is going to have a reinforcing effect, allowing us to get the better choice of recruits from the Minneapolis area.
Anyone see it differently?
The coaches and players are certainly focusing in on the game tape on things to improve for SFA and later. I am starting this thread with the idea of longer term look at what was accomplished. I am doing this in light of my view of entering the NDSU game last year.
Last year, I was one of the people that thought UNI would score at will on the Bison, based on the games leading up to that point. After a hard fought game with a Bison team that was not very good, I had an internal "uh-oh" moment about the remainder of the season.
One of the long term impacts of this game is that UNI is officially inside Jose Mohler's head. As he is a true Sophomore, he has two more goes at UNI. This game will be haunting him for years to come.
Next, based on the blowback from this game, if NDSU can afford it, I believe that Bohl will be gone after this year unless he makes the playoffs. I can't see a 7-4 season including a KU win making the grade. The entire "NDSU has the talent, facilities, and history" thing being taken to heart. If he stays, I think UNI has gotten into Bohl's head also.
Third, the NDSU v UNI rivalry is going to turn into annual dog fight. NDSU players & coaches apparently have UNI & SDSU games circled for this year. NDSU seems to think UNI is disrespecting NDSU's past accomplishments. UNI generally thinks NDSU needs to earn their respect at this level. Seems to be a self reinforcing cycle. The outcomes on the scoreboard may not change, but it will be an emotionally pitched game for years to come.
Last, this three year run against NDSU is going to positively reflect on recruiting in the Twin Cities. Both UNI & NDSU look to the Minneapolis area for recruits. Continuously beating NDSU is going to have a reinforcing effect, allowing us to get the better choice of recruits from the Minneapolis area.
Anyone see it differently?
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