In what wasn’t a huge surprise, the MVFC reshuffled their conference schedule yesterday in response to Indiana State opting out of the spring season. This new schedule isn’t a drastic change for UND as they didn’t play the Sycamores this year.
The Hawks still open the season with three straight home games but now play the Salukis of Southern Illinois in the opener instead of Missouri State. That game is set for February 20th.
The NDSU game will be played on March 20th now in Fargo.
UND 2021 Spring Schedule
Saturday, Feb. 20
Southern Illinois at North Dakota
Saturday, Feb. 27
South Dakota State at North Dakota
Thursday, March 4
South Dakota at North Dakota
Saturday, March 13
North Dakota at Western Illinois
Saturday, March 20
North Dakota at North Dakota State
Saturday, March 27
North Dakota at Youngstown State
Saturday, April 3
Missouri State at North Dakota
Saturday, April 10
North Dakota at Illinois State
Saturday, April 17
Open (Saved as Rescheduling Window)
UND officially started practice today. The ramp-up phase of workouts & meetings is over and it’s time to get down to business.
We had tweeted recently about how vital this spring season will be for developing depth as the Hawks can play their freshman and not have it count against their clock. The game will slow down quite a bit for a freshman come August if he can get his feet wet in eight games this spring.
I will be interested to see how seriously coaches take winning these games. Now, I don’t mean they won’t want to win but will they be playing all their freshman at times this spring? If so it means a typical veteran starter is not in there. Which means that freshman will be opposite a senior possibly and good things may not happen.
But, the experience they gather will pay off next fall. As I read reports from around the country on other FCS programs, I think we will be seeing a whole lot of youth out there this spring.
Regarding playoffs – with a few more FCS teams opting out this week we would be surprised if there are playoffs this spring. I honestly see no upside to it and it would be better to end the season in April, let the players rest and get ready for summer workouts in late May/early June.
Weston Kramer D Line 290 has an offer from SU. UND should offer this guy. You never know. Tell the guys at UND to take a look. Northern Illinois I believe.
A question was asked on SS if UND had screen plays would hope they do.
Remember watching a Vikings game decade’s ago go right down the field with a pop pass to the tight end about 10 times in a row. Tommy Kramer against Pittsburg I think.
Us old timers remember RB Milson Jones look like he was staying into block and the QB would set up next to Milson. Then the QB would stick the ball into his belly and he was off to the races.
360 guys did you ask about Weston Kramer
Wonder what Montana State and U players think about no spring football? Wonder who really pulled the plug on the seasons for these 2 schools?
When controversial decisions are made and somebody bails like Coach Jeff Coate you or I can wonder why and was this a plan.
UND had someone bail 15 years ago. Think about that.
Men’s BB at SDSU
Wilson doing Wilson things
Reply– Wilson was lost at sea
I’d like to think Choate left for the right reasons and he is a good man.Sorry for doubting you.