Centenary

[roadwarrior]

New Years Eve game at the BSA. Warmup at Labbys!

[Castor Troy]

I'll be at the game. Everytime we play them I get this song in my head:

Sentimental Lady by Bob Welch

Sentimental gentle wind (I replace this with "Centenary Gentlemen")
Blowing through my life again
Sentimental lady
Gentle one

Someday I'll re-word the lyrics. But I don't have much time, now, do I?

[Mr. Burgundy]

This game scares the crap out of me. On paper, we have to win a game like this. They run about 14 guards at you, and we have about half of our guards even available. Felt is probably done. Medical Redshirt likely.

[SDbison]

This game scares the crap out of me. On paper, we have to win a game like this. They run about 14 guards at you, and we have about half of our guards even available. Felt is probably done. Medical Redshirt likely.
Are you serious about Felt? Wow, that will really hurt the Bison for the rest of the season. Whats up with all the injuries in mens basketball and football this year? First Coleman and then this......WTF?

[Kermit]

This game scares the crap out of me. On paper, we have to win a game like this. They run about 14 guards at you, and we have about half of our guards even available. Felt is probably done. Medical Redshirt likely.

Centenary's unconventional 4-guard high pressure style gave the Bison trouble even LAST season. We knew this would be a rebuilding year, but fate has been unkind. The off guard spot appeared to be a position where the Bison had quality depth in the preseason, but the injuries to Coleman and Felt have changed the situation dramatically. We may now find out if Drew Lundberg has anything to offer this program.

The suspension of Flowers subtracts another player from the rotation--but in this case it may be a matter of addition by subtraction for the team. I am confident that Sam Sussenguth will pull his weight. Jordan Aaberg will gain valuable experience that will pay off in the future. Andy Nagel may get some minutes now-- I doubt that he will play against Centenary's 4 guard system, but we may see him as soon as the ORU game. Nagel may not be ready and I won't give up on him either way.

Vaughn, Tveidt, Carlson, and even Pennick will have to play huge minutes the rest of the season. Vaughn, Tveidt, and AP have already struggled with injuries and Carlson was showing clear signs of fatigue before Christmas. The coaching staff will really earn their money over the next three months.

[Castor Troy]

Centenary's unconventional 4-guard high pressure style gave the Bison trouble even LAST season. We knew this would be a rebuilding year, but fate has been unkind. The off guard spot appeared to be a position where the Bison had quality depth in the preseason, but the injuries to Coleman and Felt have changed the situation dramatically. We may now find out if Drew Lundberg has anything to offer this program.

The suspension of Flowers subtracts another player from the rotation--but in this case it may be a matter of addition by subtraction for the team. I am confident that Sam Sussenguth will pull his weight. Jordan Aaberg will gain valuable experience that will pay off in the future. Andy Nagel may get some minutes now-- I doubt that he will play against Centenary's 4 guard system, but we may see him as soon as the ORU game. Nagel may not be ready and I won't give up on him either way.

Vaughn, Tveidt, Carlson, and even Pennick will have to play huge minutes the rest of the season. Vaughn, Tveidt, and AP have already struggled with injuries and Carlson was showing clear signs of fatigue before Christmas. The coaching staff will really earn their money over the next three months.


You make a good point about Austin. The Gents have always been very quick and athletic and they are tough for us to match up against. We need Pennick's speed to slow them down. On offense we need to slow it down by working down low to Sam and Jordan. Flowers would have been nice to have, but Nagel size could work in this situation.

[mjtorg]

Seen Josh Vaughn at his high school alumni game right before Christmas. Said he tweaked (re-tweaked) his ankle during the Wichita State game. He semed to be favoring it quite a bit. Didn't participate in the alumni game, thankfully. Is he good to go?

[NDSUstudent]

I like our size vs Centenary, I think Carlson will have a huge game and probably Tveidt as well. Just need our guards to bring some defense and be taking care of the basketball tonight.

[TheDoctor]

We NEED to win tonight. There will be a beat down in Brookings tonight and I am afraid to say, one in Fargo on Saturday. I have been saying it all year, with the addition of juco transfer Crion (spelling) ORU is my favorite to win the conference. ;)

[ndsubison1]

we need to replace the hardwood floor in the bsa, too many injuries

[TheDoctor]

we need to replace the hardwood floor in the bsa, too many injuries

We play ball on there regularly during the week. We lost the last game and I'd like to attribute the loss to the quality of the floor. It has nothing to do with my lack of speed or skill :D. ;)

[56BISON73]

we need to replace the hardwood floor in the bsa, too many injuries


If they would just mow it once in awhile it sure would help.

[westriver bison]

field turf?

[TheBisonator]

Anyone following the game??

It's 4-4 early.

[grizlandbisonfan]

I was looking for your GDT!

[TheBisonator]

I was looking for your GDT!

Didn't start one. :D Let's just post here.

18-15 Centenary.

[TheBisonator]

With 11:32 left, Bison down 18-15.

[TheBisonator]

Centenary is lucky as hell from behind the arc.

[SDbison]

BSA sucks........what a joke.
BTW, how many Bison players are wearing that ridiculous head gear. Do they absolutely have to wear that crap?

[TheBisonator]

Gents will get cold from 3 sooner or later.

We're down by 4 because of all the threes.

[TheBisonator]

BSA sucks........what a joke.
BTW, how many Bison players are wearing that ridiculous head gear. Do they absolutely have to wear that crap?

I think only Pennick is wearing the faceguard.

[TheBisonator]

We can take it to the paint tonight. The opponent is playing small ball.

[TheBisonator]

Damn Cent. is hot from 3...

33-26 Bison down.

[SDbison]

I think only Pennick is wearing the faceguard.
There is somebody else.....Lundberg???

[TheBisonator]

Pennick is like dead weight out there. It's like playing 4 on 5.

[grizlandbisonfan]

Pennick has got to finish that.

[aces1180]

BSA sucks........what a joke.
BTW, how many Bison players are wearing that ridiculous head gear. Do they absolutely have to wear that crap?

It's not their fault they have bad teeth...Wait, what? ;)

[TheBisonator]

Jeremy on the radio said all Cent. can do is hit three pointers.

[SDbison]

If they are not tough enough to play basketball without head gear than they should have to go stand in a closet for a few hours.:p

[TheBisonator]

Looks like a decent crowd for a Thursday game. I'd say 2,500??

[TheBisonator]

TVIEDT FOR TROIS

Down by 1.

[grizlandbisonfan]

Tviedt is finding his stroke...

Bison down by 1

[TheBisonator]

Aaberg should play as many minutes as possible. He's good...

[grizlandbisonfan]

8 points for Aaberg already.

[TheBisonator]

2:54 left, Bison lead 38-37.

[TheBisonator]

If Centenary cools off on their shots, there's no way they can beat us.

[grizlandbisonfan]

I feel like I am simply echoing you 'nator...

[TheBisonator]

I feel like I am simply echoing you 'nator...

Heh heh, I think we're the only two people on the internet following this game.

[grizlandbisonfan]

If Centenary cools off on their shots, there's no way they can beat us.

They are already starting to resort to slashing and cutting to find space as they cool from deep.

[Da Bison]

No stats at the BSA. Must not have anyone to run the board.

[grizlandbisonfan]

Tviedt is good too.

[grizlandbisonfan]

Both Tviedt and Aaberg may go for 20 tonight.

Bison up 2.

[TheBisonator]

46-42 Bison with 22.5 left.

[TheBisonator]

Same score at halftime.

Bison put up 46, but Centenary can shoot the ball.

[Tatanka]

thanks for the updates guys

[TheBisonator]

If anyone sees the webcam panout of the crowd, looks like a decent crowd for a Thursday night. Interested in seeing the announced crowd.

[TheBisonator]

50-45 Bison.

[Da Bison]

I'd say about 1800

[ndsubison1]

thanks for the updates nator

[TheBisonator]

54-49 Bison with 14:57 left

[grizlandbisonfan]

Back from bath time (with my 2 y/o daughter)... Sussenguth missed a FT!?

[TheBisonator]

Tviedt has 20 already. Bison up 9.

[grizlandbisonfan]

Tviedt is on fire, 22 points...

[TheBisonator]

Tviedt has 22, brings Bison to up 11.

TO.

[TheBisonator]

2,369 attendance. 600-700 more than a normal Thurs. night Centenary game.

[TheBisonator]

Bison up 62-49. Getting hot. 12:32 left.

[grizlandbisonfan]

2,369 attendance.

Very good considering Christmas break.

[grizlandbisonfan]

NDSU is breaking the Gents down now on both ends of the court.

[TheBisonator]

Vaughan getting in the act!!

Bison up 65-49 11:12 left

[tcbison]

Thanks for the update guys. Keep them coming! Go Bison!

[TheBisonator]

67-49 Bison. On a 13-0 run.

[TheBisonator]

69-49 Bison. About 8 minutes left.

[TheBisonator]

TVIEDT FOR THE THREE WITH CHILI AND CHEESE

Layup Cent.

72-51 Bison.

[Hammersmith]

Holy carp, SDSU is leading ORU 55-54 with about 8 to go.

[TheBisonator]

72-53 Bison with under 8 remaining.

Paul Harvey Time in the game ("And now you know the rest of the story")

[TheBisonator]

Holy carp, SDSU is leading ORU 55-54 with about 8 to go.

Is this on channelsurfing??

[Hammersmith]

Is this on channelsurfing??

Don't know. Just got online and was reading the GDT over on SDSUFans.

Order has returned to the world. 61-57 ORU with 5:40 left. (live stats)


edit: yes it is
http://www.channelsurfing.net/watch-ncaa-college-sports.php?w=14

[TheBisonator]

77-55 Bison. Tviedt has 29.

[grizlandbisonfan]

Ugly offensive possession but nice hustle and positioning by Zastrow. He's been impressive this game.

[TheBisonator]

Waiting for the clock to run out.

3:29 left Bison up 78-62

[TheBisonator]

101 seconds left and this one is in hand.

64-62 ORU leading Bunnies late

[TheBisonator]

Centenary scoring garbage points.

Bison up 14 with maybe 40 sec. left.

[TheBisonator]

ANDY NAGEL!!!!!!

Bison lead by 15, almost over.

[TheBisonator]

Bison win!!!!

Old school doubleheader at the BSA Saturday night!!! Everyone in Fargo get yer ass to the BS(hit)A, cause I won't be able to!!!

[TheBisonator]

69-68 Bunnies lead ORU with 15.6 left Bunnies have the ball.

[TheBisonator]

71-68 Bunnies lead ORU with 11.7 left, ORU's ball.

[TheBisonator]

Bunnies pull off the upset over ORU, 72-70!!

[grizlandbisonfan]

Bunnies pull off the upset over ORU, 72-70!!

Wow. Just wow...

[Tatanka]

Bison win!!!!

Old school doubleheader at the BSA Saturday night!!! Everyone in Fargo get yer ass to the BS(hit)A, cause I won't be able to!!!

??? it's 2pm and 7pm right?

[TheBisonator]

??? it's 2pm and 7pm right?

Hmm, Scotty said it was a doubleheader on Saturday, but they're playing at 2 I see...

[HandoEX]

Nice win tonight! The only complaint I have is that Nagel didn't get in until less than one minute left. Gotta respect coach, but was hoping to see him put in some minutes. Gonna be a tough one on Saturday so let's get to the BSA in full force!!!

[Twentysix]

Was a good game. Pennick played very well. He dominated the gents leading scorer on def.

I cant see how that 4 gaurd horse shit can beat anyone.

The only games it looks like they would win would be games they would of won with 2 gaurds..

[NDSUstudent]

Bison played well, Tveidt finally broke out and Pennick was as great as I have seen him be. The team was really playing well together, shooting well, and taking care of the ball. Hopefully this mo leads to a win over ORU, it will be tough but they are beatable on the road.

[DIBISON]

Watching the game tonight I keep thinking we have 10 players dressed and one is red-shirted and the other (nagel) is not in the rotation. Three players off the bench and they may be freshmen. There is just no help and deep into conference we are going to be hurting from a lack of depth. You can't take Coleman, Flowers, and Felt off of this team and expect a successfull season. That being said the coaches and team get alot out of the limited roster.

[DORMIE]

Just to answer an earlier post by TheBisonator that Pennick was non existant. He held Perez who was averaging 20 to 2. Probably his best as a Bison. We were all hoping to see Nagel. Looked good with the nice lay in at the end. Second half could have been as good as we've played all year. Great crowd... Roadwarrior, Lakes, BISON, Mr. Burgandy, SlickVic and could be others.

[HandoEX]

Just to answer an earlier post by TheBisonator that Pennick was non existant. He held Perez who was averaging 20 to 2. Probably his best as a Bison.

This^^^

Coach was praising AP when he came off the floor towards the end of the game. Got me jacked up that's for sure. Great game from Pennick! He did exactly what we needed him to do tonight!

[TheDoctor]

BSA sucks........what a joke.
BTW, how many Bison players are wearing that ridiculous head gear. Do they absolutely have to wear that crap?

Pennick was lucky to have that on tonight otherwise he would have had another broken nose. Seriously, they had to stop the game and everything. He was clutching his nose on the floor. I thought, "Here we go again, not another player out." ;)

[Twentysix]

TOP PERFORMERS - 12/31/09

M. Tveidt North Dakota State 29 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast vs CENT | Final

Good show. He had a steal too but they didnt put it up there.

[TheDoctor]

TOP PERFORMERS - 12/31/09

M. Tveidt North Dakota State 29 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast vs CENT | Final

Good show. He had a steal too but they didnt put it up there.

Would have liked to know how many he had during the game but we got a New Years score board tonight that didn't include any stats. I guess it's better than Dickinson when we didn't even have one. ;)

[Mr. Burgundy]

Great team performance last night. Great to see other kids step up. Lundberg hit a big three and was efficient running the point. AP played his best game. Tveidt was nothing short of spectacular. Carlson isn't finishing lately, but still plays harder than anyone and attacks the rim. Fun to watch this very young team. Hopefully the crowd, students and bad are back on Saturday night against ORU. One of the feature home games, you would think some students would come back to campus for it.

Jordan Aaberg was terrific. The sky is the limit.

[unbison]

Great team performance last night. Great to see other kids step up. Lundberg hit a big three and was efficient running the point. AP played his best game. Tveidt was nothing short of spectacular. Carlson isn't finishing lately, but still plays harder than anyone and attacks the rim. Fun to watch this very young team. Hopefully the crowd, students and bad are back on Saturday night against ORU. One of the feature home games, you would think some students would come back to campus for it.

Jordan Aaberg was terrific. The sky is the limit.

Agree..... except i really didnt think lundberg looked good at all

[NDSUstudent]

How about Zastrow? Four assists and zero turnovers. His court vision is great, that pass he hit Aaberg with that set up a dunk was beautiful. His defense is still a work in progress but he is going to be a very solid pg for us.

It was great to see Aaberg rise up to the challenge with Flowers gone. I think he will flourish with more playing time.

[unbison]

How about Zastrow? Four assists and zero turnovers. His court vision is great, that pass he hit Aaberg with that set up a dunk was beautiful. His defense is still a work in progress but he is going to be a very solid pg for us.

It was great to see Aaberg rise up to the challenge with Flowers gone. I think he will flourish with more playing time.

;) are last good point gaurd was not a defensive juggernaut either..... it will be ok.... Zastrow needs to play more than he did last night IMHO

[Kermit]

This was the Mike Tveidt we all hoped to see this year. Pennick played better than I would have thought possible. Lundberg showed some positive signs that he may be able to contribute as a fourth guard--there are no other options right now. I have a hunch that he is really bothered by the facemask.

[ndsubison1]

i see tveidt shot 21 times. he needs to shoot that many times or close to that every game

[NDSUstudent]

;) are last good point gaurd was not a defensive juggernaut either..... it will be ok.... Zastrow needs to play more than he did last night IMHO

True, and I definitely agree with more playing time. He really opens things up when is on court.

[Kermit]

;) are last good point gaurd was not a defensive juggernaut either..... it will be ok.... Zastrow needs to play more than he did last night IMHO

I think the staff made the right call last night to go with a more defensive oriented perimeter of AP and JV. Zastrow is coming along nicely, but he will benefit from having the coaches pick the situations and matchups where he can succeed. Pennick has the athletic ability to be able to compete physically with almost anyone but he doesn't have Zastrow's basketball sense.

[SDbison]

This was the Mike Tveidt we all hoped to see this year. Pennick played better than I would have thought possible. Lundberg showed some positive signs that he may be able to contribute as a fourth guard--there are no other options right now. I have a hunch that he is really bothered by the facemask.
So both Lundberg and Pennick are wearing the facemask. Are these guys prone to broken noses, or is there something else going on? Less than one-tenth of one percent of all college and NBA players ever wear a facemask. Some because they busted their cheekbone. I always thought these things were temporary. Like you wear them for 4 to 6 weeks, not the entire season. Legit question. Thanks!

[ndsubison1]

So both Lundberg and Pennick are wearing the facemask. Are these guys prone to broken noses, or is there something else going on? Less than one-tenth of one percent of all college and NBA players ever wear a facemask. Some because they busted their cheekbone. I always thought these things were temporary. Like you wear them for 4 to 6 weeks, not the entire season. Legit question. Thanks!

richard hamilton wore it for a few years :)

[DjKyRo]

Excellent to hear the team is finding rhythm! Wish I could've been there...

For the record, there WILL be a band on Saturday, unfortunately I will not be a part of it. :( Someone make sure to cheer extra to make up for my absence and to shout my usual profanities at the refs/opposing players.

[HandoEX]

What happened on the Tveidt dunk from the in bounds? Was the entire Centenary team sleeping? They were all away from the basket looking away when the ball was put in play. That's gotta drive a coach crazy!

[roadwarrior]

What happened on the Tveidt dunk from the in bounds? Was the entire Centenary team sleeping? They were all away from the basket looking away when the ball was put in play. That's gotta drive a coach crazy!

I wasn't ready for that play either. I have no idea why their players weren't anywhere close to be in position.

[imabison]

I wasn't ready for that play either. I have no idea why their players weren't anywhere close to be in position.

I saw the play clearly, the Centenary players saw their player get off the bench and head for the scorers table to check in. The problem for them was that they did not see the referee hand the ball to the NDSU player which means the Centenary player could not check in to the game. Tweidt broke for the basket and found himself absolutely by himself because the Centenary players were looking at the scorers table. Dunk score the 2!!

[unbison]

I saw the play clearly, the Centenary players saw their player get off the bench and head for the scorers table to check in. The problem for them was that they did not see the referee hand the ball to the NDSU player which means the Centenary player could not check in to the game. Tweidt broke for the basket and found himself absolutely by himself because the Centenary players were looking at the scorers table. Dunk score the 2!!
Also Centenary coach was yelling at the player defending TVEIDT

[X-Factor]

Saul seriously needs to give Aaberg some more minutes. Yes, he started, but IMO he is our best big. Goose plays well too especially on defense, but actually had some poor rotations that were costly 2/3 pt plays. When Aaberg was in he was just destroying the Gents around the basket. Glad we didn't have to watch Flowers lumber up and down the court with his usual lack of energy.

[NDSUstudent]

Saul seriously needs to give Aaberg some more minutes. Yes, he started, but IMO he is our best big. Goose plays well too especially on defense, but actually had some poor rotations that were costly 2/3 pt plays. When Aaberg was in he was just destroying the Gents around the basket. Glad we didn't have to watch Flowers lumber up and down the court with his usual lack of energy.

Agreed, I'm not at all surprised the team played their best game of the year without him.

[Mr. Burgundy]

It will be fun to watch Carlson, Bjorkland, Nagel and Aaberg play the post for years. You simply don't question their effort. Flowers, well...you just couldn't depend on him. He has the ability, that is the sad thing. Play Aaberg as much as possible!

[ndsubison1]

once aaberg and bjorklund establish themselves carlson will be a matchup nightmare for other teams

[X-Factor]

With Wright and Bjorkland coming online next fall (I assume both play as true fresh), that could make for some interesting starting lineups, especially by mid-season when the young guys start to get their game going.

PG - Coleman
SG - Tveidt
SF - Carlson
PF - Bjorkland
C - Aaberg

That is a BIG lineup, and possible because Tveidt can guard the 2. Or throw in another guard like Zastrow and have Bjorkland/Wright come off the bench. Rotate in Felt and Braun....
This team is just too exciting to think about in another year or two. Land that stud PG Saul and we be dancing every year!

[unbison]

With Wright and Bjorkland coming online next fall (I assume both play as true fresh), that could make for some interesting starting lineups, especially by mid-season when the young guys start to get their game going.

PG - Coleman
SG - Tveidt
SF - Carlson
PF - Bjorkland
C - Aaberg

That is a BIG lineup, and possible because Tveidt can guard the 2. Or throw in another guard like Zastrow and have Bjorkland/Wright come off the bench. Rotate in Felt and Braun....
This team is just too exciting to think about in another year or two. Land that stud PG Saul and we be dancing every year!

I think that pg is on the team.... and another complimentary pg is on campus.... zastrow has the skills woody did as a true freshman and marcus williams will play and make you yall say hmm

[Mr. Burgundy]

unbison and I have talked alot about Marcus Williams, we are both clearly leading his fan club, in both sports. If he indeed does come to hoops after football, it will be huge. Doesn't cost Saul a dime and he can come in and defend like nobody else. They are still VERY much in the mix for Jay Harris at the PG spot. If that does come true, we are nuts. Jay Harris puts the cap on this team. He is the guy who makes all of the bigs get to the dance. Special talent.

[lakesbison]

burgandy, im the president of the M Will's fan club, dont leave me out, sheesh!