The Fargo Dome is across the street from campus. NDSU doesn’t have the same game day experience as UM. It seems as though their fans have gotten apathetic and there is more demand from the Vikings and UND hockey than anything in Missoula. The vintage Fargo Dome when we played there in 2014 and 2015 was up there with WaGriz and a majority of group of 5 teams in terms of game day experience.
If we are going to compare our program to others let’s make sure we include something that should still matter, graduation rates. I couldnt find the data for the last five years but I would wager we are at or near the top.
Ty Timmer who played for Griz and did medical school or residency at NDSU. He told me the programs are run remarkably similar. He was comparing to Hauck’s program.
Where are you getting your second paragraph? Thx.
FBS players often come from strong strength programs.
NDSU opened the Nodak Insurance Football Performance Complex in 2022—a $50 million, privately funded facility featuring a full-size indoor turf field, LED lighting, multiple camera decks, locker rooms, weight room, and fueling station. It was designed by the same architects who worked on NFL facilities for the Vikings and Seahawks.
I’d be curious to know, I wonder if NDSU actually saves money by renting, not owning, the Fargo Dome.
I heard it was sandpaper
Retired Strength coach here: Missoula has a very good S&C facility. Most of the top tier FCS schools are comparable. What matters most is a periodized plan and a good teacher/coach who has the trust of the players and develops individual relationships.
That doesn't really answer the question though, which is, with all these advantages in facilities etc, why do the lines get continually pushed around in the trenches? Something in the strength and conditioning program must need improvement.
It seems to come back to Dan Ryan. He is supposed to be the good teacher/coach who comes up with the periodized plan.
I’ve been inside the Fargodome and “performance complex” many times. The dome is just awful and while the complex is a nice practice facility, to quote Allen Iverson, “we talkin ‘bout practice man, practice.” Practice facilities are like boobs, some are much nicer looking than others but at the end of the day they’re really all the same. “We’re talkin ‘bout practice man!”NDSU opened the Nodak Insurance Football Performance Complex in 2022—a $50 million, privately funded facility featuring a full-size indoor turf field, LED lighting, multiple camera decks, locker rooms, weight room, and fueling station. It was designed by the same architects who worked on NFL facilities for the Vikings and Seahawks.
Nodak Insurance Football Performance Complex - Facilities - NDSU
Nodak Insurance Football Performance Complex. The official facility page for the North Dakota State Bisongobison.com
I just have no idea of knowing how far apart we are from this, if at all.
They have the Nodak Insurance Football Performance Complex that is designed similar to NFL training complexes and matches up with a lot of FBS schools. Our stadium is great for gameday, but not year round training.
Look back at Griz lineman and their size when they are freshman and 2-3 years later. The gains are pretty amazing. How did the Griz develop a former NAIA QB into an NFL lineman? The last time the Griz played NDSU they beat them. The Cats have had better offensive lines the last few years I agree. But there could be multiple factors including that they landed better lineman. Having the 4th O Line coach in 4 years doesn’t help either. Griz offensive line is so much better than it was under Stitt. Improvement is needed to win it all I agree. But to dump this all on Dan Ryan is very simple minded thinking. And to keep referring to him as a journalism major with all the strength and conditioning training and certifications he has is just ignorant.
Dylan Cook was a really really big Human even when playing QB in High School. His potential was always going to be on the line. He made the decision to switch positions and take an opportunity at a much much better place. Weight gains have been impressive, but I am more concerned how we look in the 4th quarter. This guy could be great, but missing on some talent. I have no idea.
Dylan Cook was also in Matt Nicholson’s strength program for 3 years and Dan Ryan’s for 11 months so he might not be the best example to use.
You think the Griz were more physical under Stitt?
