Austin Peay

[tony]

One thing I'll say about them - they've been talking about NDSU since they opened practice.

Here's a sampling:

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080818/SPORTS70/808180334

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080817/SPORTS70/808170359

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080815/NEWS01/80815004

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080815/SPORTS70/808150378

[aces1180]

The Bisons? Ugh...I guess they are now known to me as the Guveners.

[lakesbison]

Lets Go Peay!

[WestDakotaBison]

One thing I'll say about them - they've been talking about NDSU since they opened practice.

Here's a sampling:

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080818/SPORTS70/808180334

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080817/SPORTS70/808170359

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080815/NEWS01/80815004

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080815/SPORTS70/808150378



Boy it sure would be nice if our local media covered our Bison practices up to the first game like these guys are doing. Looks like they get more than the standard 1 article a week that we do. It really wouldn't take much. Even a blog that's updated daily. Wishful thinking i guess.

[roadwarrior]

This blog doesnt count?

http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/

[WestDakotaBison]

This blog doesnt count?

http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/


I honestly forgot all about it. They used to provide a link to that blog with all Bison related stories on the Forums website. I honestly thought they just stopped blogging. My mistake.

[met1990]

This blog doesnt count?

http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/

I think we need Lakes to make the official ruling on that...

[lakesbison]

MORE COVERAGE!!!!. that blog should be updated 2 times a day, the KFAN retarded noon show should have bison coverage everyday. the forum should have more than 1-2 articles a week. blah blah blah.....

[HerdBot]

This blog doesnt count?

http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/

The blog is cool and I love it. But it reality not many people read it in comparison to the real newspaper.

[SDbison]

I liked the way the articles were written, some facts mixed in with opinion and some casual discussion. Sometimes Kolpack can be too vanilla. A story a day in the paper along with blog entries 1 or 2 times a day would be OK with me......I know its not realistic, but as a fan I can ony wish!
BTW, anyone hear if the AP game is close to a sellout?

[tony]

I'll take the Forum's coverage over Austin Peay's (although AP's is awfully good).

Be nice if the Bismarck Tribune would run a story about NDSU more than once a decade though (seriously, I think they've run more stories about Southern Illinois than NDSU this month).

[tjbison]

I'll take the Forum's coverage over Austin Peay's (although AP's is awfully good).

Be nice if the Bismarck Tribune would run a story about NDSU more than once a decade though (seriously, I think they've run more stories about Southern Illinois than NDSU this month).

That doesn't surprise me, for the size of Bis its a disgrace of a paper IMO!

[UTH]

That doesn't surprise me, for the size of Bis its a disgrace of a paper IMO!

Yeah. It's such a yellow rag, even Aces won't work there anymore.:hide:

*like tab, i kid because i care:D

[tony]

Hehe, well, I like the Bismarck Tribune - just wish they'd cover NDSU a little better.

[Tatanka]

Govs coach Rick Christophel had music blaring through the sound system to simulate some of the noise they will hear in the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D., home to season-opening opponent North Dakota State.
"There were two things we were trying to do, we're getting ready to go to the dome, it's going to be loud and a lot of these kids have never experienced that.

Dude, you have no idea. :nod: :nod: :nod:

[tjbison]

Dude, you have no idea. :nod: :nod: :nod:

Yeah I hope the Students fill those 4-5000 seats and crank it up!! anyways

anybody know what type of game APU will bring Ground attack or the Air Force?

[aces1180]

Yeah. It's such a yellow rag, even Aces won't work there anymore.:hide:

*like tab, i kid because i care:D

The BT does a good job at covering local and high school sports, which I like. But I agree, they could do a better job covering Bison athletics.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Bismarck is jealous. They still think "Bucks" is fine dining! Ha. It was a joke...relax everyone.

[BisBison]

Bismarck is jealous. They still think "Bucks" is fine dining! Ha. It was a joke...relax everyone.

That's ok Burgundy, just don't ask me to buy you dinner at the Bistro next time you're in Bis.

[BisoninNWMN]

I hope AP brings their A-game 'cus I think this Bison team is going give them a good beat-down!!!! They have this game circled on their calender....good:D

Only 10 more days......too long!!:p

[Tatanka]

The athletic department should ship in a full team's supply of these for first time visitors such as AP. It would save wear and tear on the turf, and possibly on the laundry machines.


http://www.abledata.com/product_images/images/98A1232.jpg

[BisoninNWMN]

The athletic department should ship in a full team's supply of these for first time visitors such as AP. It would save wear and tear on the turf, and possibly on the laundry machines.


http://www.abledata.com/product_images/images/98A1232.jpg


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Tatanka: Awesome!!!!

[tjbison]

I would love to see a good competetive game, but I think you guys are right, probably done by half:hide:, if thats the case I hope the 2nd String especially the QB gets some good reps!! I say 48-17 final!

[extremerouge]

The athletic department should ship in a full team's supply of these for first time visitors such as AP. It would save wear and tear on the turf, and possibly on the laundry machines.



http://www.abledata.com/product_images/images/98A1232.jpg

oooh extra absorbency with button tabs!

[BisonNeil]

I would love to see a good competetive game, but I think you guys are right, probably done by half:hide:, if thats the case I hope the 2nd String especially the QB gets some good reps!! I say 48-17 final!

And you do know that in all of the previous years Bohl has coached the Bison the second teamers played in exactly one game, last year against MVSU. So, I doubt that will happen, especially since this new O needs some reps to get rhythm, but beyond that, playing subs until the last two minutes of the game after the Bison are up by 3-4 TDs is what this staff is all about. They simply don't take chances. After all, that is why Mertens is so inexperienced.

[extremerouge]

And you do know that in all of the previous years Bohl has coached the Bison the second teamers played in exactly one game, last year against MVSU. So, I doubt that will happen, especially since this new O needs some reps to get rhythm, but beyond that, playing subs until the last two minutes of the game after the Bison are up by 3-4 TDs is what this staff is all about. They simply don't take chances. After all, that is why Mertens is so inexperienced.
will it be different this year with the prospect of the playoffs and needing the first teamers fresh?

[X-Factor]

And you do know that in all of the previous years Bohl has coached the Bison the second teamers played in exactly one game, last year against MVSU. So, I doubt that will happen, especially since this new O needs some reps to get rhythm, but beyond that, playing subs until the last two minutes of the game after the Bison are up by 3-4 TDs is what this staff is all about. They simply don't take chances. After all, that is why Mertens is so inexperienced.


What team have you been following the last 5 years? I can name at least 10 games.

FYI, Mertens wasn't the backup QB until 2007 so Parsons was the one who got the snaps prior. There wasn't exactly that many opportunities to put Mertens in last year.

[bisonmike2]

We shouldn't be taking these guys lightly. We have a huge target on our back and these guys have had us circled on our schedule for quite some time. First game is always a tricky one.

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080819/SPORTS70/808190329/1006/SPORTS

[Tatanka]

I'm not suggesting we take any team lightly. But the fact remains that this AP team will charge into a packed house, likely crap their pants, and then beg for mercy. And then, the opening kickoff. :nod:

Most of them have absoluely no idea what they're walking into.

[bisonmike2]

I'm not suggesting we take any team lightly. But the fact remains that this AP team will charge into a packed house, likely crap their pants, and then beg for mercy. And then, the opening kickoff. :nod:

Most of them have absoluely no idea what they're walking into.

Some would have said the same thing about a certain team in 2003 that went to play the mighty (and 3rd ranked) Montana Grizzlies.

Just saying.

[fargocyclone]

Some would have said the same thing about a certain team in 2003 that went to play the mighty (and 3rd ranked) Montana Grizzlies.

Just saying.


Sure... But that team was... DA BISON!! :D

[Tatanka]

Some would have said the same thing about a certain team in 2003 that went to play the mighty (and 3rd ranked) Montana Grizzlies.

Just saying.
Good point. That said, I can't believe that coach Bohl won't have our guys ready.

[tjbison]

Some would have said the same thing about a certain team in 2003 that went to play the mighty (and 3rd ranked) Montana Grizzlies.

Just saying.


YES, we have been the giant killer before, I doubt Bohl will let us be the Giant, they'll be ready!!

[BisoninNWMN]

There is no way a team that has been a scholarship team for only 2 yrs is going to come into the FFD and beat the Bison. Coach Bohl will have the guys ready.

Playing loud music over the pa is nothing compared to the noise in the dome. Respect everyone...fear no-one. I think Tatanka has it right....they're going to crap their pants!!!! If they are within 4 td's I would be surprised:D :D

[westnodak93bison]

With all due respect to our first opponent I think they will have tough time with our O-line and running game. They seem to be a little light. From their roster........below is a listing of their DE, DL and DT height and weight
DE 6-0 259 Jr.
DE 6-0 248 Jr.
DE 6-3 246 RSo.
DE 6-2 252 So.
DE 6-4 231 Jr.
DE 6-2 198 Fr.
DL 5-11 260 Jr.
DL 6-3 235 Fr.
DL 6-2 290 So.
DL 6-3 249 Fr.
DL 6-2 250 Sr.
DL 6-0 260 So.
DL 6-1 255 Jr.
DL 6-3 260 Fr.

[westnodak93bison]

forgot 1
DT 6-2 283 Jr.

[tjbison]

With all due respect to our first opponent I think they will have tough time with our O-line and running game. They seem to be a little light. From their roster........below is a listing of their DE, DL and DT height and weight
DE 6-0 259 Jr.
DE 6-0 248 Jr.
DE 6-3 246 RSo.
DE 6-2 252 So.
DE 6-4 231 Jr.
DE 6-2 198 Fr.
DL 5-11 260 Jr.
DL 6-3 235 Fr.
DL 6-2 290 So.
DL 6-3 249 Fr.
DL 6-2 250 Sr.
DL 6-0 260 So.
DL 6-1 255 Jr.
DL 6-3 260 Fr.

Nearly every team has a tough time with our RB's and O-line!! Most FBS schools couldn't handle the big guys, damn thats awsome!!!!

[apsufan82]

There is no way a team that has been a scholarship team for only 2 yrs is going to come into the FFD and beat the Bison. Coach Bohl will have the guys ready.

Well, that is what the OVC said at the start of last season and we ended up 3rd with 5 wins in the OVC (7 wins total) when we predicted dead last with NO wins.

So don't underestimate us:biggrin:

Do I think ya'll have the better team? Absolutely. But we surprised alot of people last year and I think we can do the same this year.

BTW, ya'll be sure to stop by www.Peaymania.com and discuss the game with us over there as well.

LET'S GO PEAY!

[bisonmike2]

Well, that is what the OVC said at the start of last season and we ended up 3rd with 5 wins in the OVC (7 wins total) when we predicted dead last with NO wins.

So don't underestimate us:biggrin:

Do I think ya'll have the better team? Absolutely. But we surprised alot of people last year and I think we can do the same this year.

BTW, ya'll be sure to stop by www.Peaymania.com and discuss the game with us over there as well.

LET'S GO PEAY!

Welcome. Good to see the some opposing fans show up on the board. I expect a great game. We have a loaded team but I know that you guys have had this game circled on the calendar for quite some time.

[apsufan82]

Welcome. Good to see the some opposing fans show up on the board.

Thanks! I know tjbison and bisonfanatic have been doing some posting on our board.


We have a loaded team but I know that you guys have had this game circled on the calendar for quite some time.

Yes we have and I know the Govs are really looking forward to taking the trip up to ND and are really wanting to continue the success from last season.

[bisonmike2]

Thanks! I know tjbison and bisonfanatic have been doing some posting on our board.



Yes we have and I know the Govs are really looking forward to taking the trip up to ND and are really wanting to continue the success from last season.

Any plans on making the game? If not we do have a pretty good webcast service at gobison.com. You can buy single games, quality is pretty good. The audio is NDSU media and their usually not too homerish so I would think that it's not horrible to listen too if your an fan of the opposing team.

[Bison bison]

Well, that is what the OVC said at the start of last season and we ended up 3rd with 5 wins in the OVC (7 wins total) when we predicted dead last with NO wins.

So don't underestimate us:biggrin:

Do I think ya'll have the better team? Absolutely. But we surprised alot of people last year and I think we can do the same this year.

BTW, ya'll be sure to stop by www.Peaymania.com and discuss the game with us over there as well.

LET'S GO PEAY!

I won't be surprised. I gained a lot of respect for Austin Peay after doing a little investigating (ie reading the media guide info).

Good team, but I think the Bison should control the game and win handily.

[apsufan82]

Any plans on making the game? If not we do have a pretty good webcast service at gobison.com. You can buy single games, quality is pretty good. The audio is NDSU media and their usually not too homerish so I would think that it's not horrible to listen too if your an fan of the opposing team.

I would love to make the trip but I won't be able too. Its kinda hard to plan a trip when you work 12 hours a day and 6 days a week.

But I've been planning too tune into the webcast.

[90BISON]

I would love to make the trip but I won't be able too. Its kinda hard to plan a trip when you work 12 hours a day and 6 days a week.

But I've been planning too tune into the webcast.

Sounds like you need a vacation, say to the northern part of the country?

[apsufan82]

Sounds like you need a vacation, say to the northern part of the country?

I wish I could take another but I just took 4 days off a month ago to go to Panama City Beach for my brothers wedding. So, I'm outta luck for another year:smh:

[John2010]

I had the worst dream last night.....I had a dream i did not attend the first two games because i thought it would be blowouts and the bison lost both of the games! Then my sister woke me up and i still had no grip on reality until i played NCAA 09 this morning and realized the season has not started

[tjbison]

Well, that is what the OVC said at the start of last season and we ended up 3rd with 5 wins in the OVC (7 wins total) when we predicted dead last with NO wins.

So don't underestimate us:biggrin:

Do I think ya'll have the better team? Absolutely. But we surprised alot of people last year and I think we can do the same this year.

BTW, ya'll be sure to stop by www.Peaymania.com and discuss the game with us over there as well.

LET'S GO PEAY!

Welcome to the board!!

nobody on the team will underestimate APU!

[Bison"FANatic"]

Thanks! I know tjbison and bisonfanatic have been doing some posting on our board.



Yes we have and I know the Govs are really looking forward to taking the trip up to ND and are really wanting to continue the success from last season.


Nice to see you ventured over to Bisonville!!!!!!!

[onbison09]

I wish I could take another but I just took 4 days off a month ago to go to Panama City Beach for my brothers wedding. So, I'm outta luck for another year:smh:
The audio webcast is free. If you want to watch video you can pay like $10 for a month pass.

[apsufan82]

If you want to watch video you can pay like $10 for a month pass.

Its live-right?

[imabison]

Its live-right?
Yes, it is broadcast live on the NDSU webcast.

[apsufan82]

Thanks! :)

[BisonNeil]

forgot 1
DT 6-2 283 Jr.

If the 283 and 290 guys are the starting DTs, they'll be okay. Our DT/NG run 280 and 290, Yuen is 280, other NG back up is like 270 and they all do fine against bigger OL. Most of their DEs aren't that much different than Compton in height and weight.

[BisoninNWMN]

Well, that is what the OVC said at the start of last season and we ended up 3rd with 5 wins in the OVC (7 wins total) when we predicted dead last with NO wins.

So don't underestimate us:biggrin:

Do I think ya'll have the better team? Absolutely. But we surprised alot of people last year and I think we can do the same this year.

BTW, ya'll be sure to stop by www.Peaymania.com and discuss the game with us over there as well.

LET'S GO PEAY!

Welcome to the board....Coach Bohl will have the Bison ready for each game. Every team we play has NDSU maked on the calender. But after reading about the Govs....no disrespect....I don't think the Govs are even close to the Bison. But anything can happen on any given saturday....if the Bison come out flat and have a lot of turnovers...then the Govs could have a chance. I truely believe it will be a 3-4 td game for the Bison....if the Govs let the crowd get into it....it will be worse. I could be wrong and will admit it if I am.:)

Good luck AP

[Scooter1]

If the 283 and 290 guys are the starting DTs, they'll be okay. Our DT/NG run 280 and 290, Yuen is 280, other NG back up is like 270 and they all do fine against bigger OL. Most of their DEs aren't that much different than Compton in height and weight.

Our DT/NG are 280 and 298....Yuen is listed at 295 and Phillips is up to 276 ...just splitting hairs, but I get your point.

[Bison101]

Our crowds sound like Jimi Hendrix and Little Richard? :D

[4mcruenomore]

I just hope we are ready, and not cocky like I feel we kind of were last year for a few games. I am glad we are getting a look at some different teams also, I know Peay has gotten slammed over on SS, but thank god we are not playing St Cloud or Auggie anymore. Can't wait for the game!!

[bisonmike2]

I just hope we are ready, and not cocky like I feel we kind of were last year for a few games. I am glad we are getting a look at some different teams also, I know Peay has gotten slammed over on SS, but thank god we are not playing St Cloud or Auggie anymore. Can't wait for the game!!

Really? How can they critisize our opponents? Obviously it must sue fans that are in denial and haven't bothered to look at their own schedule yet.

[apsufan82]

I just hope we are ready, and not cocky like I feel we kind of were last year for a few games. I am glad we are getting a look at some different teams also, I know Peay has gotten slammed over on SS, but thank god we are not playing St Cloud or Auggie anymore. Can't wait for the game!!

I'm sorry, this might sound like a dumb question.....but what is SS?

[bisonmike2]

I'm sorry, this might sound like a dumb question.....but what is SS?

Sue sports.com or waffen SS (aka Hitlers secret police). Around here they mean the same thing since our hated rival UND was/is largly funded by a well known nazi sympothizer, Ralph Engelstad.

[UTH]

Quote:
Originally Posted by apsufan82 http://www.bisonville.com/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?p=202376#post202376)
I'm sorry, this might sound like a dumb question.....but what is http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/indio_rojas/Smilies/SchutzStaffelSS.png?
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/indio_rojas/Smilies/SchutzStaffelSS.pngue http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/indio_rojas/Smilies/SchutzStaffelSS.pngporthttp://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/indio_rojas/Smilies/SchutzStaffelSS.png.com or waffen http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/indio_rojas/Smilies/SchutzStaffelSS.png (aka Hitlers secret police). Around here they mean the same thing since our hated rival UND was/is largly funded by a well known nazi sympothizer, Ralph Engelstad.

FTFY.http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/indio_rojas/Smilies/SmiliesThumbsupa.gif

[Scooter1]

Well, after a bit of searching this is what I have come up with for the probable starting rosters for the Govs.

LT Cage Major 6'5" 275
LG Kevin Little 6'1" 310
C Travis Dumke 6'2" 285
RG Justin Cunningham 6'1" 285
RT Tyler Trent 6'1" 270
TE Jack Hoeh 6'5" 233
WR Adrian Mines 6'4" 175
WR Lanis Frenerick 5'11" 175
QB Gary Orr* 6'1" 210
RB Theo Townsend** 5'8" 186
FB Jontamion Forrest 5'11" 218

*Being pushed by TC Jennings 6'1" 200
**Being pushed by Jeff Lyle 5'10 205

DE Chris Newell 6'4" 231
DT Antonio Faulkner 6'2" 290
DT Dee Peeler 6'2" 283
DE Nick Clark 6'0" 259
LB Daniel Becker 6'3" 241
LB Kit Hartfield 6'0" 200
LB Daniel Swenson 6'2" 208
CB Kevis Buckley 5'10" 175
CB LaDarius Davis 5'9" 165
SS Jason Vanatta 5'10" 185
FS Tremayne Towsend 5'9" 180

Offensive line average 285
Defensive line average 265

[Scooter1]

Well, if the Fargo forum doesn't want to give us enough coverage, I guess I'll have to pick up the slack.

A closer look at the defense.

DE Chris Newell 6'4" 231 Junior. 2nd year starter. Had 10 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. A former wide reciever that went to linebacker, then defensive end. Fast.

DT Antonio Faulkner 6'2" 290 Sophomore. Started 7 of 11 games his freshman year. Really came on at end of year like Gratzek did.

DT Dee Peeler 6'2" 283 Junior. Best interior lineman. He is a third year starter. Had 4 games last year with 5 or more tackles.

DE Nick Clark 6'0" 259 Junior. 2nd year starter had 7.5 TFL last year.

MLB Daniel Becker 6'3" 241 Junior. Comming off an injury, the Govs best linebacker had 19 tackle performance

SLB Kit Hartfield 6'0" 200 Junior. 3rd year starter. led team in tackles in Becker's absence last year.

WLB Daniel Swenson 6'2" 208 Sophomore. only new starter

CB Kevis Buckley 5'10" 175 Junior. 3rd year starter. INT leader last two years

CB LaDarius Davis 5'9" 165 Junior. 2nd year starter, has seen action in every game of his career.

SS Jason Vanatta 5'10" 185 Senior. 3rd year starter

FS Tremayne Towsend 5'9" 180 Junior. 2nd year starter, moved from cornerback to free safety his sophomore year. Has cornerback speed.

A few thoughts.This is a defense that has a lot of experience playing together, I noticed that there are a lot of juniors on this defense (8) and only 1 senior. Next year, this defense should be the best in their conference. Although they have a lot of players coming back, they seem to have little or no depth and this is going to kill them against the Bison. NDSU line outweighs these guys by an average of 35+ pounds and with only 2 interior linemen above 270, quarter number 4 is going to be a very long one. The Defensive ends appear to have speed. With Newell being a former wide reciever, he should be lightning quick as a defensive end. There is no doubt that MLB DBecker is a stud. The Govs really missed him last year and the Bison will need to account for him on every play. Overall, this defense is a little undersized and tackling Roehl all game long is going to take it's toll.

A closer look at the offense to follow...

[SDbison]

Well, if the Fargo forum doesn't want to give us enough coverage, I guess I'll have to pick up the slack.

A closer look at the defense.

DE Chris Newell 6'4" 231 Junior. 2nd year starter. Had 10 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. A former wide reciever that went to linebacker, then defensive end. Fast.

DT Antonio Faulkner 6'2" 290 Sophomore. Started 7 of 11 games his freshman year. Really came on at end of year like Gratzek did.

DT Dee Peeler 6'2" 283 Junior. Best interior lineman. He is a third year starter. Had 4 games last year with 5 or more tackles.

DE Nick Clark 6'0" 259 Junior. 2nd year starter had 7.5 TFL last year.

MLB Daniel Becker 6'3" 241 Junior. Comming off an injury, the Govs best linebacker had 19 tackle performance

SLB Kit Hartfield 6'0" 200 Junior. 3rd year starter. led team in tackles in Becker's absence last year.

WLB Daniel Swenson 6'2" 208 Sophomore. only new starter

CB Kevis Buckley 5'10" 175 Junior. 3rd year starter. INT leader last two years

CB LaDarius Davis 5'9" 165 Junior. 2nd year starter, has seen action in every game of his career.

SS Jason Vanatta 5'10" 185 Senior. 3rd year starter

FS Tremayne Towsend 5'9" 180 Junior. 2nd year starter, moved from cornerback to free safety his sophomore year. Has cornerback speed.

A few thoughts.This is a defense that has a lot of experience playing together, I noticed that there are a lot of juniors on this defense (8) and only 1 senior. Next year, this defense should be the best in their conference. Although they have a lot of players coming back, they seem to have little or no depth and this is going to kill them against the Bison. NDSU line outweighs these guys by an average of 35+ pounds and with only 2 interior linemen above 270, quarter number 4 is going to be a very long one. The Defensive ends appear to have speed. With Newell being a former wide reciever, he should be lightning quick as a defensive end. There is no doubt that MLB DBecker is a stud. The Govs really missed him last year and the Bison will need to account for him on every play. Overall, this defense is a little undersized and tackling Roehl all game long is going to take it's toll.

A closer look at the offense to follow...
Thanks Scooter......and the Forum thanks you too since now they will only have to spend 15 minutes on the write up for next week.

[X-Factor]

thx scooter. WOW, the secondary is small! I can't imagine the two tons of Tyler have ever seen a secondary that small. 165lb CB vs 235lb football tank who is going to win. These guys are going to get hurt tackling Roehl.

[Scooter1]

Ok...Here is the offense

A closer look at the offense

LT Cage Major 6'5" 275 Senior. 2nd team OVC, enters his 4rth year as a starter.

LG Kevin Little 6'1" 310 Sophomore. New starter. Little was a walk on in 2006

C Travis Dumke 6'2" 285 Senior. 22 strait starts. He is considered the best AP lineman.

RG Justin Cunningham 6'1" 285 Junior. Comming off of an injury that limited him to only 5 games last year. seems to be back to 100%

RT Tyler Trent 6'1" 270 Was a walk on last year and blossomed. Smart, member of honor roll and had a 4.0 in spring semester.

TE Jack Hoeh 6'5" 233 Sophomore. Played in all 11 games last year. He added 20 lbs to his frame since last year. (and he is still at 233?)

WR Adrian Mines 6'4" 175 sophomore. 2nd on team in receptions last year. Tall and fast but only 175 lbs.

WR Lanis Frederick 5'11" 175 Senior. AP's best wide receiver. He had 77 receptions his sophomore year and over 1000 yards.

QB Gary Orr 6'1" 210 Junior. Was a walk on. The #3 QB at start of the year, he really came on and was "Mr Clutch" off bench. Started 3 games last year. Can throw the ball deep.

RB Theo Townsend 5'8" 186 Junior. Wild card. Was a trasnfer from Alabama and played in all 12 games his freshman year. Tranferred prior to the 2006 season but was inelligible to play (tranfer issues) until middle of 2007 season. This kid has breakaway speed.

FB Jontamion Forrest 5'11" 218 RS Freshman. Rushed for 1881 yards on 207 carries (9.1 ypc) and 28 TD his senior year. Was 2006 Jackson Sun West Tennesee player of the year.

A few thoughts The AP lineman have three comming back but are a little undersized. They do have a monster sophomore that will see time listed at 6'7" 358 lbs. They are very thin on the offensive line. The starting TE put on 20 lbs in the off season yet is now only at 233? That is still a little thin for a tight end that is 6'5". QB Gary Orr was very good off the bench and is being pushed by TC Jennings , a transfer from Arkansas St. The most proven member of this squad is Frederick at wide receiver. He is good. At 6'4" Mines has all the tools to go and get the ball against a 5'8" corner...(but that is what the guy from the U of Minnesota thought) The biggest question is going to be at runningback. Townsend saw action in 12 games as a freshman at Alabama so the kid has talent, however, if he transfered prior to the 2006 season yet wasn't ready to go until the middle of 2007....Hmmm??? Anyway, he has breakaway speed. At Fullback, the redshirt freshman looks good (on paper). They appear to be touting him as the short yardage-goal line guy. This offense is maybe a little better than a lot of us Bison fans would like to give them credit for. It appears that depth is going to be the big problem for these guys.

[56BISON73]

Ok...Here is the offense

A closer look at the offense

LT Cage Major 6'5" 275 Senior. 2nd team OVC, enters his 4rth year as a starter.

LG Kevin Little 6'1" 310 Sophomore. New starter. Little was a walk on in 2006

C Travis Dumke 6'2" 285 Senior. 22 strait starts. He is considered the best AP lineman.

RG Justin Cunningham 6'1" 285 Junior. Comming off of an injury that limited him to only 5 games last year. seems to be back to 100%

RT Tyler Trent 6'1" 270 Was a walk on last year and blossomed. Smart, member of honor roll and had a 4.0 in spring semester.

TE Jack Hoeh 6'5" 233 Sophomore. Played in all 11 games last year. He added 20 lbs to his frame since last year. (and he is still at 233?)

WR Adrian Mines 6'4" 175 sophomore. 2nd on team in receptions last year. Tall and fast but only 175 lbs.

WR Lanis Frederick 5'11" 175 Senior. AP's best wide receiver. He had 77 receptions his sophomore year and over 1000 yards.

QB Gary Orr 6'1" 210 Junior. Was a walk on. The #3 QB at start of the year, he really came on and was "Mr Clutch" off bench. Started 3 games last year. Can throw the ball deep.

RB Theo Townsend 5'8" 186 Junior. Wild card. Was a trasnfer from Alabama and played in all 12 games his freshman year. Tranferred prior to the 2006 season but was inelligible to play (tranfer issues) until middle of 2007 season. This kid has breakaway speed.

FB Jontamion Forrest 5'11" 218 RS Freshman. Rushed for 1881 yards on 207 carries (9.1 ypc) and 28 TD his senior year. Was 2006 Jackson Sun West Tennesee player of the year.

A few thoughts The AP lineman have three comming back but are a little undersized. They do have a monster sophomore that will see time listed at 6'7" 358 lbs. They are very thin on the offensive line. The starting TE put on 20 lbs in the off season yet is now only at 233? That is still a little thin for a tight end that is 6'5". QB Gary Orr was very good off the bench and is being pushed by TC Jennings , a transfer from Arkansas St. The most proven member of this squad is Frederick at wide receiver. He is good. At 6'4" Mines has all the tools to go and get the ball against a 5'8" corner...(but that is what the guy from the U of Minnesota thought) The biggest question is going to be at runningback. Townsend saw action in 12 games as a freshman at Alabama so the kid has talent, however, if he transfered prior to the 2006 season yet wasn't ready to go until the middle of 2007....Hmmm??? Anyway, he has breakaway speed. At Fullback, the redshirt freshman looks good (on paper). They appear to be touting him as the short yardage-goal line guy. This offense is maybe a little better than a lot of us Bison fans would like to give them credit for. It appears that depth is going to be the big problem for these guys.

Now tell the truth---you copied that from the Forum didnt you :D :D PL

[Thundering Herd]

I can't make it for the AP game and I know I can watch on the 'puter, but is the game going to be on at any bars/restaraunts in BISMARCK? Or do I have to set up the projector? Thanks

[BisBison]

I can't make it for the AP game and I know I can watch on the 'puter, but is the game going to be on at any bars/restaraunts in BISMARCK? Or do I have to set up the projector? Thanks

I thought I saw the Stadium Bar advertising the webcast for our game.

[BisonNeil]

Our DT/NG are 280 and 298....Yuen is listed at 295 and Phillips is up to 276 ...just splitting hairs, but I get your point.

That' hilarious. Yuen was listed at 280-285 when he signed, the same weight when he came and first got on the roster, now 295. Sometime I would like real heights and weights be a requirement by the NCAA.

[tjbison]

Was just reading the College Football preview of all DI teams, APU is picked to finish 5th in the OVC

10 returning starters on D, 6 on O

They lost their all time leading rusher last year, so RB is ?

[apsufan82]

Sophmore Terrence Holt and junior Otis Spivey will probably be taking alot of the carries for the Governors.

[Tatanka]

Sophmore Terrence Holt and junior Otis Spivey will probably be taking alot of punishment from the Bison.
FTFY. :D

[Scooter1]

That' hilarious. Yuen was listed at 280-285 when he signed, the same weight when he came and first got on the roster, now 295. Sometime I would like real heights and weights be a requirement by the NCAA.

You are right, Yuen T is actually only 5'6" and 235...he just plays big.


Maybe we should have each team get their heights and weights cleared by the NCAA H&W clearinghouse.

[Scooter1]

Sophmore Terrence Holt and junior Otis Spivey will probably be taking alot of the carries for the Governors.

So, what happened to Theo Townsend, the transfer from Alabama? Is he having eligibility troubles again? He was listed after the spring practice as being in the number one tail back spot. Jeff Lyle started the last scimmage on the first team offense. He had some pretty good games for AP at fullback last year. He was moved to tailback in the spring.

[tjbison]

So, what happened to Theo Townsend, the transfer from Alabama? Is he having eligibility troubles again? He was listed after the spring practice as being in the number one tail back spot. Jeff Lyle started the last scimmage on the first team offense. He had some pretty good games for AP at fullback last year. He was moved to tailback in the spring.


WOW Scooter your full of info

You know someone in the APU program??:D

[Scooter1]

WOW Scooter your full of info

You know someone in the APU program??:D


Maybe....but I do drink a few beers while I type...maybe I just know my Peay.

Peay week is here....

I know a lot of you guys have smack that is just GOLDEN, Let's SHOWER them......

:bow: (doesn't this look like a bowing drop of Peay)

Can you think a better school to chant "We're #1!"?

[tjbison]

Maybe....but I do drink a few beers while I type...maybe I just know my Peay.

Peay week is here....

I know a lot of you guys have smack that is just GOLDEN, Let's SHOWER them......

:bow: (doesn't this look like a bowing drop of Peay)

Can you think a better school to chant "We're #1!"?

That'll make you Peay!!

[apsufan82]

So, what happened to Theo Townsend, the transfer from Alabama? Is he having eligibility troubles again? He was listed after the spring practice as being in the number one tail back spot. Jeff Lyle started the last scimmage on the first team offense. He had some pretty good games for AP at fullback last year. He was moved to tailback in the spring.

I think you may know more than some of us AP fans do.

[tjbison]

is it time for the OFFICIAL GAME THREAD yet:hungry: :D

[Thundering Herd]

Maybe....but I do drink a few beers while I type...maybe I just know my Peay.

Peay week is here....

I know a lot of you guys have smack that is just GOLDEN, Let's SHOWER them......

:bow: (doesn't this look like a bowing drop of Peay)

Can you think a better school to chant "We're #1!"?

I tried to hold it, but I couldn't anymore (my need to mess with Austin Pee's logo!)

[Scooter1]

Whats the rule...is more than 2 Peay smacks in one post considered playing with it?:confused:

[Thundering Herd]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
That's funny stuff scooter!
How often do you think their fans will have to stop (to peay) on their way up to Fargo?


I thought I saw the Stadium Bar advertising the webcast for our game.

Thanks BisBison!

[Scooter1]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
That's funny stuff scooter!
How often do you think their fans will have to stop (to peay) on their way up to Fargo?

I'd have to say it "Depends"
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: (that one never gets old)

[tony]

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080825/SPORTS70/808250320


Basically, the Bison feel the game should be over at halftime (at least if you read the messageboards).

Better start a prediction thread. I wouldn't expect the game to be over by halftime unless NDSU gets some defensive scores. AP's defense looks very quick to me and that could cause some problems.

[bisonmike2]

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080825/SPORTS70/808250320

Quote:
Basically, the Bison feel the game should be over at halftime (at least if you read the messageboards).

Better start a prediction thread. I wouldn't expect the game to be over by halftime unless NDSU gets some defensive scores. AP's defense looks very quick to me and that could cause some problems.

Looks like Mr. Horne's visited bisonville to do a little research. Well I'd like to post a message for him.

Dear Mr. James Horne,

Thank you for your wonderful coverage on your local team the Austin Peay Govenors. I have greatly enjoyed your well thought out, detailed and frequent articles about the upcoming football season at Austin Peay. I have recieved more information about the upcoming game of NDSU vs AP from your stories then I have our own local paper in Fargo. Mr Horne, the Austin Peay fans are lucky to have you, and I think I speak for all of them when I say, keep up the good work.

Sincerely,

Bisonmike.

P.S. If you are ever looking for a job in Fargo ND, we'd be happy to have you.

[tjbison]

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080825/SPORTS70/808250320



Better start a prediction thread. I wouldn't expect the game to be over by halftime unless NDSU gets some defensive scores. AP's defense looks very quick to me and that could cause some problems.


He also stated we have won 7 National Championships, last time I checked it was 8:p, but good article.

[BisoninNWMN]

The coach said if they make it to the 4th quarter than anything can happen.....well they better be ready for the 1st 3 quarters.

I still say it is a 3-4 td game :D

[apsufan82]

The coach said if they make it to the 4th quarter than anything can happen.....well they better be ready for the 1st 3 quarters.

I still say it is a 3-4 td game :D

Well, keep thinking that. I think its going to be closer than alot of ya'll think.
Could be wrong, but I hope not.

[TAILG8R]

Hey apsufan82,

Are you making the trip up to Fargo for the game?

[Flintstone]

Well, keep thinking that. I think its going to be closer than alot of ya'll think.
Could be wrong, but I hope not.

You are wrong. I am calling a 5 or 6 TD victory for the bison. AP will not score more than twice, if at all. Your team and fans have no idea what they are getting in to.

[bisonmike2]

You are wrong. I am calling a 5 or 6 TD victory for the bison. AP will not score more than twice, if at all. Your team and fans have no idea what they are getting in to.

If we are as good as people say we are we should win by that much. We have the tools, we just need to execute.

[17>1]

Boy, it sure is nice being a fan of the team that is the heavy favorite. How spoiled are we ? I mean, to know week in and week out that we have a really really good chance of winning the game regardless of who we play or where we play them (except for maybe a handful of FBS schools) is really something I enjoy.
I remember last year at the opener against SFA and Walker throws like what 4 or 5 picks and Tyler fumbles and everything on paper says we probably should have not won that game and we did anyway. We could come out Thursday and Mertens could play a pretty lousy game, O could have like 4 or 5 turnovers, and the D could give up Rhomar w/ SHSU like numbers and I still like our chances.
Anyway, haven't really posted for awhile and figured I'd jump in and share in the overall excitement everyone is feeling. 1st time season ticketholder, long time supporter, and really ready for the season to start. So let's be loud on thursday and I'll see ya'll there.

[TransAmBison]

I expect things to be close in the first half and don't see the Bison start rolling until the first series of the 2nd half. Bison by 14, but not putting it away until the 4th.

[apsufan82]

You are wrong. I am calling a 5 or 6 TD victory for the bison. AP will not score more than twice, if at all. Your team and fans have no idea what they are getting in to.

Well, thats your opinion. Thats why there are message boards, people can give they're "opinions." You think the Bison are going to roll over the Govs. Good. You're a fan of your team and I would hope you think your team is going to win.

And I do believe our fans know what we're getting into. We've played tough games in the past and almost all our wins last season we're tough wins so it will be nothing new to the Govs.

I will say that I believe the Bison will get the "W" but I think the Govs will make it hard for them to get it and it will be a very good test for the Govs going into Georgia Southern next week.

[apsufan82]

Hey apsufan82,

Are you making the trip up to Fargo for the game?

I wish I could but unfortunately I won't be able too. From what I've seen on youtube and what I've read on here, it would be a trip I wouldn't mind going too at all.

I'll just be tuning into Govs Radio Broadcast and Bisonville.com for the webcast.:D

[NDSUstudent]

NDSU 31
APSU 10

I expect Bohl to keep things pretty vanilla, I doubt he wants to show too much before the Wyo game. Just like the Northeastern game of a few years ago the line and backs are so good that Bohl should be able to get away with it.

I think the defense will shine though, the unit looks so good on paper and I can't wait to see it in action.

[westnodak93bison]

Sagarin says Bison by 42 so I'll say Bison by 21, lots of players getting in the game

[90BISON]

Sagarin says Bison by 42 so I'll say Bison by 21, lots of players getting in the game

Actually, I would rather see us win by 3-4 TD's and play the 2nd and 3rd stringers, rather than win by 4 or 5 TD's with only a couple 2nd stringers getting any significant playing time. Of course if we could win by the 4 or 5 TD margin AND play most of the bench, well.............:D :D :D :D

[TAILG8R]

My prediction is that late in the 4th Bohl calls the same running play every down while we march 89 yds to one final TD. As he has said before, it is not up to us to stop ourselves.

[KC Bison]

Comments from their Coach Rick Christophel from last Sunday's article:
"But hopefully we can give them a game and give them some competition for a couple of quarters."

He doesn't sound too confident with the hopefully give them some competition for a "couple of quarters". Looks like he's conceding the 3rd and 4th quarters to us.

[extremerouge]

nah he is just playing head games and being ho hum

[extremerouge]

now that we are in the MVFC, will we be shaking hands before this game?

[SDbison]

I expect things to be close in the first half and don't see the Bison start rolling until the first series of the 2nd half. Bison by 14, but not putting it away until the 4th.
Margin of victory only 2 TD's TransAm? Only putting it away in the fourth Quarter? Can you be any more conservative? I guess you want to be able to say 2 TD victory guaranteed.........
My prediction......Bison victory margin of at least 31 points. No way APSU stops Bison ground game. Heck, if all NDSU did was run the ball the outcome would pretty much be the same. Score prediction NDSU 41 - APSU 10

[TransAmBison]

Margin of victory only 2 TD's TransAm? Only putting it away in the fourth Quarter? Can you be any more conservative? I guess you want to be able to say 2 TD victory guaranteed.........
My prediction......Bison victory margin of at least 31 points. No way APSU stops Bison ground game. Heck, if all NDSU did was run the ball the outcome would pretty much be the same. Score prediction NDSU 41 - APSU 10
I predict a sloppy first half. That is why only a 2 TD margin.

[MNLonghorn10]

I wish I could but unfortunately I won't be able too. From what I've seen on youtube and what I've read on here, it would be a trip I wouldn't mind going too at all.

I'll just be tuning into Govs Radio Broadcast and Bisonville.com for the webcast.:D

Haha, did you register on the Shag during NCAA bball tournament time?

[SDbison]

I predict a sloppy first half. That is why only a 2 TD margin.
I strongly disagree........maybe we should place a friendly wager?

[fargocyclone]

now that we are in the MVFC, will we be shaking hands before this game?

Isn't that only for conference games?

[MAKBison]

Comments from their Coach Rick Christophel from last Sunday's article:
"But hopefully we can give them a game and give them some competition for a couple of quarters."

He doesn't sound too confident with the hopefully give them some competition for a "couple of quarters". Looks like he's conceding the 3rd and 4th quarters to us.


Art of war! He has his team all fired up and is singing this lullaby to calm us into a sleep.

It will be a good sign if we come out fast and when this team is down we continue to STOMP ON THEIR THROATS! If we do that, I know we are ready for this season!

[BisoninNWMN]

Our O-line is going to open huge holes for the rb's. 30-40 lb difference is huge....I think we will have 300+ rushing yds. PP and DJ should get plenty of carries and Jangula is going to annhilate their d-ends and lbs.

TA you are probably right with a sloppy 1-2 quarters but the 2nd half will be all Bison.

Bison 49-13....or worse:D :D

[SDbison]

Our O-line is going to open huge holes for the rb's. 30-40 lb difference is huge....I think we will have 300+ rushing yds. PP and DJ should get plenty of carries and Jangula is going to annhilate their d-ends and lbs.

TA you are probably right with a sloppy 1-2 quarters but the 2nd half will be all Bison.

Bison 49-13....or worse:D :D
You and TransAm have no confidence! BS on the sloppy first half......give me a break!

[BisoninNWMN]

You and TransAm have no confidence! BS on the sloppy first half......give me a break!

NO CONFIDENCE:confused: :confused: 49-13

1st games r usually filled with mistakes...but we will dominate AP

:D :D :D

[TransAmBison]

You and TransAm have no confidence! BS on the sloppy first half......give me a break!
We are not the team were were last year at this time. *Strongly emphasize at this time* Even with Walker, our first game was sloppy at best. Our first game usually is. They are going to ease this team in. We will not hang a ton of points the first half. This isn't about confidence. This is just coming to terms with where I believe the Bison are at this time. They will be better the second half of the game, and much better the second game.

[BisoninNWMN]

We are not the team were were last year at this time. *Strongly emphasize at this time* Even with Walker, our first game was sloppy at best. Our first game usually is. They are going to ease this team in. We will not hang a ton of points the first half. This isn't about confidence. This is just coming to terms with where I believe the Bison are at this time. They will be better the second half of the game, and much better the second game.


2nd game will definitely be better.

CCSU will be an annhilation...not even close to us:D :D

[extremerouge]

Isn't that only for conference games?
last year we shook hands with WIU at their house and we weren't in the conference...