Top 10 Accomplishments for the '08-'09 school year

[HandoEX]

With all the HUGE accomplishments made in so many sports this year for Bison Athletics, how would you rank the Top 10 Accomlishments for this past school year?

1) Men's basketball team wins regular season, conference tournament, and makes the Big Dance

2) Softball team reaches NCAA Sweet 16

3) Volleyball team goes undefeated in conference play and makes NCAA tournament

4) Laura Hermanson dominates school records in track and Brost, Carlson and Gigsted join her at Nationals

5) Ben Woodside sets all-time scoring mark in men's basketball

6) 8 Bison football seniors earn shots in the NFL

7) Men's and Women's track teams each win total points at Summit Championships

8) Kole Heckendorf breaks school receptions and receiving yards records

9) Brett Winkleman becomes 2nd all-time leading scorer in men's basketball

10) Volleyball team nets Summit League player of the year (Knuth), defensive player of the year (Kelly Lopez) and coach of the year (Hinterstocker)



Pretty darn impressive stuff!!!
*note - I am far from an expert in many sports so I probably missed some stuff.

[HandoEX]

Taken from SDSUfans....:blush:


Top six accomplishments of Jackrabbit athletics this year:

1. Women's basketball run in NCAAs.

2. Football wining second consecutive Dakota Marker

3. Overall Summit sports awards, including Sportsmanship.

4. Baseball recovering for a great second half and playing for Summit championsip

5. Women's soccer winning Summit and beating Colorado in NCAA tournament

6. Outstanding basketball recruiting classes



I think it's funny that a 1 point win over us in a down year for Bison football is such a big deal for the bunnies.

[Blue]

Taken from SDSUfans....:blush:



I think it's funny that a 1 point win over us in a down year for Bison football is such a big deal for the bunnies.

But that list is a sampling of one person's thoughts. Doesn't mean everyone thinks like that. I mean if that's the case, lakes speaks for all Bizon fans:hide:

[Bison"FANatic"]

Looks like a dang successfull first year in D1!!!!:nod: :nod: :nod:

[roadwarrior]

And there were many people that thought the D-I move would be very difficult for sports other than football !!!

[GOB1SON]

And there were many people that thought the D-I move would be very difficult for sports other than football !!!

I was one of those! I had my reservations for sure. I supported the move, but I thought it would take more time for our "other" sports to get up to speed, especially since they are competing at the highest level possible.

Not trying to hijack the thread, just replying to Road's post.

Great list!

[NorthernBison]

But that list is a sampling of one person's thoughts. Doesn't mean everyone thinks like that. I mean if that's the case, lakes speaks for all Bizon fans:hide:

15 yard penalty for drifting a thread TOWARD Lakes and his comments.

Let's keep this one on the rails.

[roadwarrior]

I think that I would put softball making the sweet 16 as #1. Not the high profile sport like men's basketball but they proved they belong in the NCAA tournament by winning three games! Anyway, great list Hando!

[Bison bison]

I would put Winks' Academic All-America up there too...

[TbonZach]

I think it's funny that a 1 point win over us in a down year for Bison football is such a big deal for the bunnies.

They sorta kinda not really have a right to. I mean, it was how many years since they'd won in Fargo?

[Castor Troy]

The track season is not over. So when Hermanson wins NDSU's first Division I National Championship, that is #1- no question!

[IzzyFlexion]

The track season is not over. So when Hermanson wins NDSU's first Division I National Championship, that is #1- no question!

What is the top time going into Nationals?
I'm too lazy to look it up.:blush:

[tcbison]

WDAY says she has the 7th fastest time coming in...

http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/21621/group/home/

[Castor Troy]

What is the top time going into Nationals?
I'm too lazy to look it up.:blush:

Event 24 Women 800 Meter Run ** Qual: 02:09.80 **
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED TIME RG DATE
==== ======================= == ======================= =========== == =====
1 Phoebe Wright JR Tennessee 2:02.15 ME 05-17 AQ2-1
2 Geena Gall SR Michigan 2:02.29 ME Regn2 AQ2-2
3 Molly Beckwith JR Indiana 2:02.51 ME 05-08 AQ2-5
4 LaTavia Thomas JR LSU 2:02.77 ME 05-17 AQ2-3
5 Pilar McShine JR Fla State 2:02.89 E 05-19 AQ1-1
6 Lacey Cramer FR BYU 2:03.01 W 04-18 AQ4-1
7 Laura Hermanson SR N. Dakota St. 2:03.21 MW 04-18 AQ3-1
8 Chanelle Price FR Tennessee 2:03.30 ME 05-17 R2-6
9 Kayann Thompson JR LSU 2:03.64 ME 05-17 R2-7
10 Brittany Hall SO LSU 2:03.68 ME 05-17 AQ2-4
11 Heather Dorniden SR Minnesota 2:04.51 MW 04-11 AQ3-2
12 Zoe Buckman JR Oregon 2:05.21 W 05-02 AQ4-2
13 Aja Jackson SR Charlotte 2:05.32 E 05-16 AQ1-4
14 Angelina Blackmon SR NC State 2:05.78 E 05-08 R1-9
15 Krishna Curry JR UCLA 2:06.01 W 05-17 AQ4-4
16 Shannon Leinert JR Missouri 2:06.05 ME 04-18 R2-9
17 Tamika Kinchen JR Georgia St. 2:06.36 E 05-16 R1-7
18 Asia Diaz SR Texas Tech 2:06.36 MW 05-07 AQ3-4
19 Clarisse Moh SR Seton Hall 2:06.37 E 05-03 AQ1-5
20 Ilyssa Pettigrew SR SMU 2:06.60 MW Regn3 AQ3-3
21 Kate Grace SO Yale 2:06.69 E Regn1 AQ1-3
22 Brittany Gigstead SO N. Dakota St. 2:06.87 MW Regn3 AQ3-5
23 Dominique Jackson SO North Carolina 2:06.94 E 04-04 AQ1-2
24 Lea Wallace SO Sac State 2:06.97 W Regn4 AQ4-3
25 Nikki Swenson SO Minnesota 2:07.19 MW 05-17 R3-7
26 Britney Barnard SR Ole Miss 2:07.36 ME 05-02 R2-12
27 Renisha Robinson SO Sac State 2:08.14 W Regn4 AQ4-5

[BisoninNWMN]

The track season is not over. So when Hermanson wins NDSU's first Division I National Championship, that is #1- no question!


Agreed.....hands down #1

[A1pigskin]

The track season is not over. So when Hermanson wins NDSU's first Division I National Championship, that is #1- no question!

Absolutely.........

[CaBisonFan]

Taken from SDSUfans....:blush:



I think it's funny that a 1 point win over us in a down year for Bison football is such a big deal for the bunnies.

They aspire to be like us...and they're jealous of the great tradition we have. We are their Super Bowl. They'd have to win about 4 out of 5 (or more) for the next 5 decades to catch up. It's a compliment.

For me...the SDSU game is mostly just another game. The Marker isn't that big a deal...to me...but that's just me. Winning programs can't afford to focus on one game. The game now is to play strong in the conference and to get to the 2nd season...that being the playoffs...with the fewest injuries possible. We need to play well...and travel well...to every away game. And at home, we need to rock the house. But the team needs to create the swagger. It's in their hearts. We have all the talent necessary to do great things.

[ndsubison1]

Baseball splitting with powerhouse Oral Roberts...

[Civil06]

They aspire to be like us...and they're jealous of the great tradition we have. We are their Super Bowl. They'd have to win about 4 out of 5 (or more) for the next 5 decades to catch up. It's a compliment.

For me...the SDSU game is mostly just another game. The Marker isn't that big a deal...to me...but that's just me. Winning programs can't afford to focus on one game. The game now is to play strong in the conference and to get to the 2nd season...that being the playoffs...with the fewest injuries possible. We need to play well...and travel well...to every away game. And at home, we need to rock the house. But the team needs to create the swagger. It's in their hearts. We have all the talent necessary to do great things.

You haven't been to the last several marker games, have you? Even though we lost the last two, they've been awesome. I want to crush them this year. Can't wait for another trip down to Brookings.

[sambini]

The track season is not over. So when Hermanson wins NDSU's first Division I National Championship, that is #1- no question!

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[missingnumber7]

I would put Winks' Academic All-America up there too...

Gotta put the entire accomplishments of the senior class as one group up there...or at least Woody, winks and nelson.

[Bison bison]

So Mike Nelson and Woody made the honor roll - good for them.

Winks was named the Academic All-American.

[missingnumber7]

So Mike Nelson and Woody made the honor roll - good for them.

Winks was named the Academic All-American.

No...Lump the accomplishments of the entire group...ie basketball stats...as one thing...because it was amazing as to how many records these three fell over the course of their careers. But I also agree that Winks being THE Academic All-American should be mentioned as well.

[johnson]

It would pretty interesting to see a complete list of what the NDSU athletes accomplished this year. Everything across the board. This year was a pretty amazing year. I never thought NDSU could have been where they're at this early.

[Da Bison]

Laura Hermanson taking second in the nation and lowering her school record to 2:01.37 has to rate right up there.:D :D :D

[tjbison]

Laura Hermanson taking second in the nation and lowering her school record to 2:01.37 has to rate right up there.:D :D :D



and having your picture in the Papers behind Michigan, and in front of LSU, wearing a little ol NDSU uniform!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah Laura gets a nod as she did it all HERSELF, pure talent:nod:

[Kermit]

You haven't been to the last several marker games, have you? Even though we lost the last two, they've been awesome. I want to crush them this year. Can't wait for another trip down to Brookings.

I agree whole-heartedly. SDSU is now a significant rivalry. Yes, they've been our partners in transition and I respect their school and programs--but Rabbit games are now BIG games, and the Bison need to win them.

[sambini]

I agree whole-heartedly. SDSU is now a significant rivalry. Yes, they've been our partners in transition and I respect their school and programs--but Rabbit games are now BIG games, and the Bison need to win them. Well said Looking forward to Brookings+++