Leatherneck Nation

So, we've had Coach Nielson doing his thing here for two years now. I was curious how UM-Duluth was faring without him at the helm.
Well, last season they went 10-1 in the regular season, losing only to then #2 ranked MN State-Mankato, then won their first round playoff game and lost their second round game.
This season....11-0 regular season, so far 1-0 in the playoffs. They take on Ouachita Baptist University from Arkadelphia, AR in the second round on Saturday: http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/football/d2/

So, they seem to be doing just fine.

Two best teams in their 16 team conference (UM-Duluth and MS-Mankato) would meet in quarters if both teams win this week. They never played each other this year. That would be good one if it happens.

http://www.northernsun.org/custompages/ ... h=football


How do you measure "goodness" of a coach if you exclude his won-loss record?

1) How many of his coaches does he mentor to head coaching positions

2) How well does his former team do after he leaves a winning program and moves on

Bulldogs win in OT 48-45. Caught the last quarter on radio. One hell of a back and forth affair.

Minnesota State also won in OT 24-21 so the matchup between the two will happen next week in Mankato.