GDT - vs. Western Illinois, 10-02-10

[DjKyRo]

It's Bison Game Day!

NDSU's Week 5 matchup pits the Bison against the Leathernecks of Western Illinois, a team which thus far has established itself as one of the highest-caliber offenses in FCS, racking up 162 points in four games for an average of 40.5 PPG. QB Matt Barr's return has brought WIU around from a 1-10 campaign last season to currently sit at 3-1 with a loss to Big Ten Purdue.

Critics of the Leathernecks have brought up their rather weak schedule with wins over Sam Houston St., Indiana St. and Valparaiso. Despite this, their offense has looked near-effortless and their defense has been stingy.

NDSU fans are hesitantly optimistic despite this, having converted believers with a dominant performance against South Dakota after holding the Coyotes to 16 two weeks after that team scored 41 at Minnesota, and look to do the same to the Leathernecks. Key to the matchup will be the establishment of the offense early on to give the defense a chance to stop the offense of WIU and to go into halftime with a lead. The passing attack needs to continue to develop and the rushing attack needs to be solid to keep WIU's unique defense off-guard.

DJKyRo's Official Prediction: 35-20. Go Bison!

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[Twentysix]

It's Bison Game Day!

NDSU's Week 5 matchup pits the Bison against the Leathernecks of Western Illinois, a team which thus far has established itself as one of the highest-caliber offenses in FCS, racking up 162 points in four games for an average of 40.5 PPG. QB Matt Barr's return has brought WIU around from a 1-10 campaign last season to currently sit at 3-1 with a loss to Big Ten Purdue.

Critics of the Leathernecks have brought up their rather weak schedule with wins over Sam Houston St., Indiana St. and Valparaiso. Despite this, their offense has looked near-effortless and their defense has been stingy.

NDSU fans are hesitantly optimistic despite this, having converted believers with a dominant performance against South Dakota after holding the Coyotes to 16 two weeks after that team scored 41 at Minnesota, and look to do the same to the Leathernecks. Key to the matchup will be the establishment of the offense early on to give the defense a chance to stop the offense of WIU and to go into halftime with a lead. The passing attack needs to continue to develop and the rushing attack needs to be solid to keep WIU's unique defense off-guard.

DJKyRo's Official Prediction: 35-20. Go Bison!

You gave them 4 too many points. WIU scoress no more than 16 points and NDSU wins the game.

[DjKyRo]

You gave them 4 too many points. WIU scoress no more than 16 points and NDSU wins the game.

I give them credit with a good receiver in Lito Senatus and there's no denying they have running backs to support Barr. USD couldn't boast the same. I'm giving them some credit, taking nothing away from our defense.

[ndsubison1]

not first..

[MNLonghorn10]

im drunk.

thisll be a good carry over into the early morning

[Jay]

Probably shouldn't sleep tonight. Might as well keep this going.

[SportsLover]

I bet brocks up right now!

[Kevin]

31-10 Bison. Brock starts out strong and we see some second stringers by the 4th.

[Herd Mentality]

Chub's is now closed. See you all at 7:30ish

[BisoninNWMN]

Up early.....

Bison win and the FFD is loud as he**.

BISON 38-13

[DjKyRo]

Too jacked, can't sleep. Tailgating starts in an hour and a half.

[NDSUFan_Sav]

Too jacked, can't sleep. Tailgating starts in an hour and a half.

get in line...lets do this

[Grizzled]

Bison win by 20.

We need this one as the next two weeks are huge.

[NDSUFan_Sav]

can the lot open already i want to get this thing started

[NDSUFan_Sav]

Chub's is now closed. See you all at 7:30ish

they open yet? i want a beer while waiting for this lot to open

[MNLonghorn10]

dude youre in line? endzones comin to get me in moorhead still.

[DjKyRo]

Leaving the house in about a half hour, parking in R lot, walking on over to have some breakfast.

A little something I found for those of us just waking up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JykJ7hcACMc

[NDSUFan_Sav]

dude youre in line? endzones comin to get me in moorhead still.

been here since lil after 6 lets do this

[HandoEX]

Bison: 23
Leathernecks: 12

See you crazy SOBs soon!:cheers:

GO BISON!

[DjKyRo]

24 people viewing this forum at 7 am. That's dedication. :nod:

[NDSUFan_Sav]

24 people viewing this forum at 7 am. That's dedication. :nod:

being in line at 6 is dedication!!!!!! rigs are pulling in other cars showing up.......its GAMEDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! after today bison 4-1 and those wanna bes 0-4

[NDSUFan_Sav]

kyro ill let it slide this time but it is 10-2-10

[DjKyRo]

Dammit, you're right.

[tony]

Dammit, you're right.

That can be fixed.

[DjKyRo]

That can be fixed.

What can be fixed? I see no problems here... ;)

[NDSUFan_Sav]

the sun is coming out...40 mins til they let us in

[DjKyRo]

the sun is coming out...40 mins til they let us in

8? I thought the lot opened at 7:30? Damn...

[NDSUFan_Sav]

8? I thought the lot opened at 7:30? Damn...

depends...if your in the pavement you pay more and get in at 730 in the grass its 8

[56BISON73]

8? I thought the lot opened at 7:30? Damn...

730 for reserved parking

[DjKyRo]

depends...if your in the pavement you pay more and get in at 730 in the grass its 8

aaaaahhhhhh.

[DjKyRo]

First beer cracked, time of arrival 7:26 am. 5.5 hours to kickoff. Freakin' jacked.

[NDSUFan_Sav]

the rigs are entering the west lot!!!!!

[DjKyRo]

Game = On!!!!

[MOTBison]

Tailgate extra hard for me guys. I am here at work sporting the #8 Jersey in North Salt Lake, Utah. I will be watching at 12:00........ GO BISON!!!!

[CaBisonFan]

Any know the kickoff time?

[BisonBabe]

Swag is going to get our account renewed on GoBison so that I can watch the game.

Go Bison

[onbison09]

Any know the kickoff time?

1. We gotta have this one.

[BisonBabe]

Well the internet is being flaky at home so we are heading to Labby's as they are streaming the game.

[CaBisonFan]

1. We gotta have this one.

Damn straight !!

[TheBisonator]

Sitting here at home watching the webcast again. Wish I could be in Fargo...:(

17 minutes till kickoff!!!

[onbison09]

They're the Fighting Leathernecks too. That's even more badass.

[onbison09]

We better get to see the tunnelwalk.

[SportsLover]

The dome is bumping and let's do this!

[onbison09]

Anyone else getting a "Please Stand By" message?

[IzzyFlexion]

Anyone else getting a "Please Stand By" message?

yes........................

[TheBisonator]

Anyone else getting a "Please Stand By" message?

I am.

This better not go on for long.

[onbison09]

Got video but no sound.

[TheBisonator]

Video is up!!

No audio.

[onbison09]

Was that President Chapman they zoomed in on?

[TheBisonator]

Looks like audio is trying to be implemented. I heard some short bursts of it.

Oh shit, please stand by again??

[onbison09]

It really sucks when you pay for something and it doesn't work.

[onbison09]

Looks like audio is trying to be implemented. I heard some short bursts of it.

I'd rather have no audio then no video.

[Hammerhead]

I had sound for about 2 seconds and then the please stand by message returned.

[IzzyFlexion]

It really sucks when you pay for something and it doesn't work.

sucks even more when it happens for 39 consecutive years!!!!!!!!!:ranting:

[TheBisonator]

I'd rather have no audio then no video.

I agree.......

[onbison09]

I have the audio in another window.

[TheBisonator]

BIG return for us!!!!!!!!!!

[TheBisonator]

WARREN HOLLOWAY!!!!!!!

Inside the 20

[TheBisonator]

Shit, fumble, turnover.

[onbison09]

WTF was that?

[SiouxHockeyBisonFo]

is anybody showing the game in the linton, nd area?

[TheBisonator]

Shit, looks like this thing's gonna be 7-0.

[TheBisonator]

is anybody showing the game in the linton, nd area?

Webcast only.

[TheBisonator]

Dammit, TD WIU.

[onbison09]

Well we have our usually shitty start so we should be ready to go. Great coaching there

[TheBisonator]

Well we have our usually shitty start so we should be ready to go. Great coaching there

It might not start picking up till the 2nd half again.

[TheBisonator]

Time out Bison.

[JustinTyem]

The Buffing BS is pissin me off. Its so nice for the commercials though..... :badpc: :badpc:

[onbison09]

We should just petition to be down like 14 and start the game with 30 minutes to go.

[TheBisonator]

Warren Holloway first down!!!!

[TheBisonator]

Nice run by DJ.

3rd down and very short.

[TheBisonator]

1st down Bison at the WIU 46.

[TheBisonator]

BIG PASS to Lee Vandal!!!!

[TheBisonator]

DJ with a run to the 9!!!

[TheBisonator]

DJ gets it to maybe the 7.

[G-city Bison Fan]

Bison offense moving the ball?

Wow.

[onbison09]

Wow. 2 timeouts already.

[TheBisonator]

Time out Bison, 3rd and goal from the 4.

[SiouxHockeyBisonFo]

Webcast only.

looken for a bar or anybody showing it? stuck at a wedding.

[THEsocalledfan]

Great fade nut pushed out.

[onbison09]

Holloway shoved out of bounds.

[TheBisonator]

Can anybody tell me what's going on?? My video buffered, and now I can't refresh the page.

[EmeraldCityBison]

He dropped the ball coming down. Probably wouldn't have been in bounds anyway.

FG Bison. 7-3

[onbison09]

Kick out of bounds :banghead:

[onbison09]

Why did he take that back?

[TheBisonator]

Our D backs look alive this year, completely different than last year.

[letsgoguins]

Score Update:
YSU: 17
MSU: 0

1st Quarter | 3:00 Left

[TheBisonator]

Score Update:
YSU: 17
MSU: 0

1st Quarter | 3:00 Left

Next week is gonna be a meat grinder.

[onbison09]

That was a hell of a punt.

[onbison09]

SIU up 17-0 on ISU Red.

[TheBisonator]

SIU up 17-0 on ISU Red.

That's the SIU I remember.

[TheBisonator]

End of the 1st, Bison down 7-3, but WIU is threatening again.

[TheBisonator]

Y94 is giving out fruity coloured shirts to the students now.

[Kevin]

Y94 is giving out fruity coloured shirts to the students now.

Sounds about right.

[TheBisonator]

Fucking flag for PI.

[onbison09]

Wow way to make that obvious :banghead:

[TheBisonator]

Roughing the passer?? Shit...

[TheBisonator]

TD WIU.

We're in deep doo-doo now.

[onbison09]

We gotta turn it around or RIP playoffs.

[THEsocalledfan]

Horse shit call. It is not touch football.

[Kevin]

We'll be okay. Just shooting ourselves in the foot right now. Jensen looks solid.

[TheBisonator]

We'll be okay. Just shooting ourselves in the foot right now. Jensen looks solid.

Our D doesn't look as good today as the first 4 games.

First game this year we've allowed 2 TD's.

[Wally]

Defense is not looking good right now! Western isn't anything special

[Kevin]

Our D doesn't look as good today as the first 4 games.

First game this year we've allowed 2 TD's.

It didn't look good the first half last week either. Just give it time. One score here and we're back in it.

[onbison09]

Wow. Wow. Wow. :banghead:

[TheBisonator]

They're gonna drive it down the field again...

[onbison09]

This is hard to watch.

[BigBison]

Man Western is tough.

[heckler]

At the hospital with the wife's grandpa while she is at her sister's wedding. What a week. Score update?

[onbison09]

Fucking hold on the end there.

[TheBisonator]

Dammit, another 1st down....

[THEsocalledfan]

Our defense. Epic fail....

[onbison09]

At the hospital with the wife's grandpa while she is at her sister's wedding. What a week. Score update?

3-14 WIU driving. Ugly.

[BigBison]

We underestimated these guys.

[BigBison]

Do we get the ball at the half?

[onbison09]

Just give em the game.

[TheBisonator]

Do we get the ball at the half?

Nope, they do.

[onbison09]

Do we get the ball at the half?

Nope.
(10 char)

[TheBisonator]

Oh fuck me in the ass.....

[onbison09]

21-3. U-g-l-y

[THEsocalledfan]

What was that?

[onbison09]

Knew I was nervous about this game for a reason.

[onbison09]

We need to score on this drive.

[TheBisonator]

The weird thing is that it doesn't look like it should be 21-3 based on the talent I'm seeing on the field. It seems like everything right is happening to WIU and everything wrong is happening to us.

[Wally]

Awful. Thank the lord I am bombed!

[onbison09]

What a stupid playcall. Jesus Christ what a CF

[TheBisonator]

WIU is at their own 17. Meaning they will go another 83 yards for a TD.

[onbison09]

How in the hell was WIU not ranked prior to this? I mean I know we're playing like ass but they're pretty damn good.

[A1pigskin]

Is this the same team as last week?

[A1pigskin]

Another injured Bison.

[TheBisonator]

I feel like punching my monitor.

[onbison09]

Only chance we have is if someone Nancy Kerrigans Barr at half :hide:

[Wally]

250 yards given up before the 1st half. Enough said

[onbison09]

I feel like punching my monitor.

I can't believe I haven't yet.

[THEsocalledfan]

Bison defense looks like they want their Teddy Bears. They look like UND recruits.

[A1pigskin]

Sounds like a shoulder injury.

[A1pigskin]

Our D has to stop them.

[TheBisonator]

A penalty on WIU?? Well stew my foot and call me Brenda!!

[MOTBison]

We need to stop them here and get a TD before the Half.

[A1pigskin]

Before the game. There was mention that WIU plays very physical.

[A1pigskin]

Pass incomplete, 4th down.

[TheBisonator]

HOLY SHIT!!! You mean to tell me WIU fails to convert a 3rd down???

[A1pigskin]

1:48 left to play in first half. Bison really need to score.

[A1pigskin]

Damn penalties.

[onbison09]

It is only the 5th game of the year. I could see why we are still getting formation penalties.

[onbison09]

Wow what a terrible job of clock management.

[A1pigskin]

Field Goal good.

[TheBisonator]

RYAN JASTRAM with the long FG!!

Hopefully this starts some momentum.

[TheBisonator]

21-6 Bison down at halftime.

[onbison09]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX5jNnDMfxA

[letsgoguins]

HALFTIME in Springfield, MO

Youngstown State: 17
Missouri State: 7

YSU blocked a 27 yard field goal just before half after Kirby, in workman's like fashion, drove the Bears 75+ yards down the field. Huge stop for YSU.

[TheBisonator]

HALFTIME in Springfield, MO

Youngstown State: 17
Missouri State: 7

YSU blocked a 27 yard field goal just before half after Kirby, in workman's like fashion, drove the Bears 75+ yards down the field. Huge stop for YSU.

If we play like we played the 1st half, you guys will murder us next week.

[semobison]

We just cant seem to play a good first half of football. The fumble on the opening drive was big. Well, were going to see how good our young QB is because to get back into this were going to need some throw a lot the second half...Oh, and our d better show up!

[A1pigskin]

We just cant seem to play a good first half of football. The fumble on the opening drive was big. Well, were going to see how good our young QB is because to get back into this were going to need some throw a lot the second half...Oh, and our d better show up!

Ditto..................

[semobison]

WIU has 260 offensive yards at the half. Thats why they are averaging 40 points per game.

[TheBisonator]

I don't even care if we don't get a 3-and-out for the first defensive series, I just want us to PREVENT THEM FROM SCORING. So if WIU gets it at the 25, then drives it to our 40 then stops, then it's a victory.

[westriver bison]

yotes 7 who 3 end of 1

[TheBisonator]

yotes 7 who 3 end of 1

Go lesser of two evils!!! Go Yotes!!

[bisonmike2]

g'damn! just got back from work and saw that Bohl secretly replaced the 2010 defense with the 2009 defense. WTF is going on?

[TheBisonator]

Just like last week. Force Barr (Warren) to beat you with the pass. He can't pass.

[TheBisonator]

YESSS!!!!! Fourth Down for WIU!!!

Great hit by Gratzek!!

[bisonpride4ever]

gratzek fucking killed that guy

[bisonmike2]

Scotty's call sounded like Marv Albert

With no regard for human life!

[TheBisonator]

NICE RUN BY DJ!!!!

To the WIU 38

[TheBisonator]

Oh man... Bad sack.

[bisonpride4ever]

that's kevin harlan you said that

[TheBisonator]

WARREN HOLLOWAY, I love you man!!!

[bisonpride4ever]

Warren!!!!

[TheBisonator]

That was a fucking touchdown.

[onbison09]

Where's replay when we need it?

[westriver bison]

Clearly a td

[bisonpride4ever]

terrible. how does the ref miss that. absolute bullshit

[westriver bison]

yotes 14-3

[TheBisonator]

QB sneak TD for the Bison!!!!

[bisonpride4ever]

2 games in a row shitty spotting

[TheBisonator]

21-13 WIU leads with 9:04 in the 3rd.

[bisonpride4ever]

Td!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whooo, Lets Fucking Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheBisonator]

Time for the D to step it up again.

[MOTBison]

Lets go D!!!!!

[bisonmike2]

someone put MNLonghorn on suicide watch. OU is up 14-0 and making it look easy.

[bisonmike2]

we could use some of that bend but don't break right about now.

[Wally]

The offense lost us the uni game, the defense is losing this game!

[onbison09]

The offense lost us the uni game, the defense is losing this game!

Yup :smh: :smh:

[TheBisonator]

We're down 28-13 with 4 min. left in the 3rd.

[bisonmike2]

have they stopped them yet? I didn't hear the first half.

[bisonmike2]

why isn't smith returning kicks?

[TheBisonator]

have they stopped them yet? I didn't hear the first half.

We stopped them a couple times, but they've scored TD's on a majority of their drives.

[TheBisonator]

Nice run, Brock!!!

Inside the 35

[bisonpride4ever]

nice run brock

[grizlandbisonfan]

Mark my words.

We will win this game.

WE WILL WIN THIS GAME!

[bisonpride4ever]

what a cutback by DJ

[westriver bison]

21-3 yotes at the half

[onbison09]

Shitty playcall there.

[bisonpride4ever]

WTF nice playcall

[TheBisonator]

Jastram with the FG.

Bison down by 12, 28-16.

[tony]

Don't think the dump to the fullback was the play call - it's just that nothing else was open. If anything, it was a bad decision by the QB.

[tcbison]

Mark my words.

We will win this game.

WE WILL WIN THIS GAME!

I believe!

[westriver bison]

WTF nice playcall

yep, throw the ball one yard when we need 12:banghead: :banghead:

[Wally]

The last time I checked western was scoring touchdowns, don't think field goals are going to win the game

[TheBisonator]

Can our D hold them on this drive???

[onbison09]

We need a turnover.

[grizlandbisonfan]

Can our D hold them on this drive???

................

[onbison09]

Can our D hold them on this drive???

Probably not. :smh:

[THEsocalledfan]

Will the defense wake up?

[MOTBison]

I've got a naked picture of ........ that says they will!

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

[Wally]

Don't think the dump to the fullback was the play call - it's just that nothing else was open. If anything, it was a bad decision by the QB.


Maybe so but there was no more than one receiver running a route past 12 yards. That's coaching and play calling.

[G-city Bison Fan]

I've got a naked picture of .......... that says they will!

I'll drink to that!

[westriver bison]

shoulda been a pick

[tony]

Time for the D to make a stop!

[letsgoguins]

YSU has imploded. First a fumble in the endzone for a MSU TD then 3 plays later a pick-six.

Missouri State up 21-17 into the 4th quarter, but for the first time since the first quarter, YSU is driving. Three straight first downs after not getting a single one for two straight quarters.

Heading out.. good luck.

[onbison09]

Damn these refs are terrible.

[grizlandbisonfan]

http://www.featurepics.com/FI/Thumb/20060413/8b84ab51-8723-4d5c-a83b-9300dd447115.jpg

[TheBisonator]

We need 88 yards for a touchdown, COME ON!!!

[TheBisonator]

What the hell... They were expecting that play.

[onbison09]

Mr. Vigen, update your resume please.

[bisonpride4ever]

what a dumb fucking playcall. as soon as they got in that formation i knew they were gonna run and obviously so did Western

[TheBisonator]

Attendance 18,701

[bisonmike2]

It's the MWFC. For some reason we can't beat conference teams. Big 12, big 10 even no problem. Put us against a MVFC team and we fold.

[THEsocalledfan]

Vigen called bad play last third down.

Defense sucks.

[Wally]

Attendance 18,701

NOT!!!!!!!

[TheBisonator]

7:48 left. We need this stop right here, then a TD.

[bisonpride4ever]

that playcall on 2nd down by Western was quite "Vigenesque"

[bisonmike2]

7:48 left. We need this stop right here, then a TD.

then another stop and another TD.

[onbison09]

It's the MWFC. For some reason we can't beat conference teams. Big 12, big 10 even no problem. Put us against a MVFC team and we fold.

Exactly. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :ranting: :ranting:

[MOTBison]

7:48 left. We need this stop right here, then a TD.

then, get a turnover and get a TD.

[TheBisonator]

YES, now we NEED to get a TD FAST!!!

[tony]

Gratzek on the sideline injured. :(

[bisonpride4ever]

way to kick it in Pele'

[onbison09]

RIP Playoffs.

[bisonpride4ever]

fuck we needed that catch

[tony]

RIP Playoffs.

It ain't over. :)

[onbison09]

WhyTF would you call that play?

[silkamilkamonico]

Does NDSU have any midfield passing plays? Everything is short...or deep..

[tony]

... Until Brock says it's over.

[silkamilkamonico]

Then again, NDSU's deep passing plays might be a higher % than miedium passing plays.

[onbison09]

RIP Playoffs.

Now we can say it.

[bisonmike2]

now you can say RIP playoffs.

[ThunderDan]

lol....rushed 3 guys and we still got sacked....
gj o-line

[MOTBison]

Now the Defense needs to score.

[TheBisonator]

Now we can say it.

3-2 does not equal RIP playoffs.

[Ginsbach]

3-2 does not equal RIP playoffs.

A 0-2 start in the conference makes it a bit difficult.

[ThunderDan]

now you can say RIP playoffs.

well dont' worry, its not like the bison have never had a home playoff game at the fargodo......oh yea. nevermind.
Well, its only been around 20 years or so.

[tony]

Only bright side I see: The offensive line, even with that last sack, has played a great game. Of course, maybe they were always keeping an extra guy back to help but, still, much, much improved since UNI.

Difference in this game (so far): They won the TO battle and 4 TDs > 1 TD + 3FG.

[tcbison]

3-2 does not equal RIP playoffs.

0-2 in the conference is what really sucks. Probably need to be 5-3 in the conference for playoffs which means going 5-1 in the next 6 conference games.

[bisonpride4ever]

do we even have plays for when we are in the redzone? or do we just use those plays when we are between the 20's, and then when we get in the redzone, does Vigen just shrug his shoulders and say, whatever, just do whatever? cause it sure seemed like it right there.

[bisonmike2]

wtf Bison. Lose at home, to WIU on homecoming? WTF happened to this defense?

[tony]

Did Gratzek make it back in? Willson just limped off.

[bisonmike2]

0-2 in the conference is what really sucks. Probably need to be 5-3 in the conference for playoffs which means going 5-1 in the next 6 conference games.

this team that played today will win 1 maybe 2 more games. Looks like we're going to be SDSU's bitch for yet another year.

[BisManBison]

Are our coaches aware that the games are actually 4 quarters? Why do we consistently have to wait two quarters before we decide to start playing? I don't get it, every week, whether its a good time or not, we just don't seem ready to play in the first half. Can't spot teams two quarters and expect to win.