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The unbalanced score from the recent scrimmage happened because the Brown team included all the #1 & 2 players, with 3s & 4s on Gold. The two new RBs made the best impressions--Hall and Conway. Hall is a tank who can cut well, Conway is very fast. The QB Hoffman started to (finally) throw the ball downfield, which opens up the run--which buys time for the QB to throw, and on and on. If that can become habit, the offense will make the long-awaited turnaround. Solid group of athletic receivers, but the returning RBs (Hutson and Baker) are injured, so we're lean in that area. The kicking game is wobbly; two PATs missed. Punting didn't look much better--watch out for those areas to be our Achilles heels this year. For the QBs, Hoffman looked solid. The O line appeared to be improved. The defensive line has some real promise, and size. LBs stuck tackles better than in the past and pursued plays well, and the DBs showed strong speed. Still need better coverage decisions, though, to avoid those costly big plays that have killed us in previous years. And a decent showing in the stands.

Are you guys running the same offense as the past few years?  I have seen some highlights and it looks like a shotgun-spread type of look with 3-4 receivers?  Didn't know if they changed because with all the new additions to the offensive staff.

Big Sky TV is free.  All the teams simply upload their local production through the AmericaOne site to provide it free for all the fans.  You have to go sign up through the Big Sky TV link.

I suggest you do it sometime soon and test it out because you need to download an Octagon file to see the video.  Even after that it can get kind of weird when logging in.  Sign up, log in and try and watch something on there to make sure you are good to go!

Thanks for the replies, guys.  I know your program has struggled but it sounds like they have some youth that is bound to mature.  I did see you have a pretty good RB in that Hutson kid.  UND struggled vs. the run so he could give them issues. 

Will the offense stay the same with the new coaches or does your HC run the offense?  Short passes gave UND fits the past few years, for some reason!

Whatever I find out here I will try and pass along at Siouxsports.com, which is UND's fan board. 

Hey guys,

North Dakota fan here.  Stopping by to say hi and try and get a feel for what you will be bringing to the Alerus Center on August 29th!  You seem similar to us in that you lost your offensive coordinator and are re-tooling with new pieces.  We also lost our D-coordinator.  Two assistants stepped in and took over both coordinator spots.  We will see how it goes! 

UND runs a pro-style offense, both out of the gun and pistol and under center.  Multiple formations and movement.  They passed alot last year because they could not run and will throw again this year because WR depth is huge.  They really need the OL to step up and get a running game going or it will be a long year again.  Last year UND was 5-6.  Not good.  On defense, UND runs a 3-4 and got ran ALL OVER last year by pretty much every team.  If you can run the ball you will have a chance.  That needs to be shored up bigtime. 

Do you guys know what offense you are running this year with the new staff?  Who is your OC?  How about your defense, was their any turnover there and what defense do you run?

Thanks guys!  Can't wait for fall camp to start!!