Sioux sign DB
It took a few extra days but Eastridge High School standout Adedayo Idowu of Woodbury, Minn., has signed a letter of intent at UND.
He's expected to play in the secondary for the Sioux and could see the field in his first season as depth is a concern for UND at safety.
 “It took a little extra time, but we are grateful that Adedayo has made the decision to become a part of our football family,†said UND co-defensive coordinator John Kelling. “Him being a multi-faceted athlete who played a number of positions in high school, he will add some much needed depth to our secondary, especially at the safety position.â€
Idowu is the 18th player signed by UND and the seventh from Minnesota.
Even though UND announced the bulk of its class last Wednesday, Sioux coach Chris Mussman said the coaching staff isn't done recruiting.
It's possible more signings could be announced as early as this week.
We'll have another live chat regarding Sioux athletics Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at www.gfherald.com
We'll be skating at full strength as Sioux hockey beat writer Brad Schlossman is back from a few days of vacation.
Murray dismissed
Josh Murray's return to UND football was a feel-good story last season. After rushing for more than 1,000 yards in his sophomore season, Murray missed the 2009 season because of academics. But he got his grades in order and returned in 2010 when he led the Sioux in rushing.
But UND announced Thursday that Murray had been dismissed from the team for a violation of team rules.
There are no legal issues involved in the dismissal.
"I'm disappointed in Josh that it got to this point," Sioux coach Chris Mussman said. "But I talked to my team after the season and up until the beginning of this semester about doing what's right for the program.
"I had to do what's right for the program."
2011 Sioux football class
As of 10:30 this morning, 17 football recruits had signed national letters of intent.
The class is spread across the country. Three players from California signed, including Javen Butler from Pittsburg - the brother of redshirt freshman running Breon Butler.
Six Minnesota players signed. Only one signed from North Dakota, Grand Forks Red River offensive lineman Jace Hellman.
The Sioux are still waiting for another recruit to sign. It's too early to tell but it appears there may be a couple of players that will see the field as true freshmen. Depth in the secondary is a concern.
Also, the Sioux brought in junior college transfer Joey Bradley at quarterback. He threw for more than 3,500 yards at Diablo Valley College in California last year. But coach Chris Mussman said it's too early to say who'll start at QB in the fall. In fact, there is a possibility that the Sioux could bring in another QB if need be.
Remember today's live chat on Sioux athletics at www.gfherald.com from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. It's a pretty active day at UND, with football signings and hockey news.
