2013 Schedule

[roadwarrior]

Gene was on the radio with Dom Izzo tonight, and he said that we have 11 games scheduled for 2013. I wonder who the FBS opponent will be that has yet to be announced?

[duluthbison]

Gene was on the radio with Dom Izzo tonight, and he said that we have 11 games scheduled for 2013. I wonder who the FBS opponent will be that has yet to be announced?

Any mention on when it will be released?

[TheBisonator]

Gene was on the radio with Dom Izzo tonight, and he said that we have 11 games scheduled for 2013. I wonder who the FBS opponent will be that has yet to be announced?

The word not too long ago was we were talking with Wisconsin for that year, but I wouldn't put money on it...

[TateMosersneighbor]

Nebraska would be cool, Iowa too

[duluthbison]

Wisky could be a sweet game! But yeah, Hawkeyes and Nebraska would be just as great.

[NDSUstudent]

Bohl said Iowa won't play us, Nebraska could make sense. I guess it would depend on if Bohl is ready to return to Lincoln, he didn't exactly leave on the greatest of terms.

[DjKyRo]

Before they played SDSU last season Bo Pelini said it wasn't his choice to play an FCS team (the deal having been sealed before he got there) and that if he had it his way it wouldn't happen again. A regional Big Ten team would be solid.

[Hambone]

Maybe a Northwestern or an Illinois? In your recruiting area......

[roadwarrior]

Any mention on when it will be released?

It's usually when the FBS school announces it.

[HerdBot]

Maybe a Northwestern or an Illinois? In your recruiting area......

I think that would be huge. I'm tellin ya Illinois is a goldmine of talent. 5th largest state. We play SIU, ISU, WIU in football so we already have annual trips out there. Now we just need to legitimize ourselves in the eyes of average Illinois people by beating the big time school. There is a reason the MVFC is so good. Illinois has talent. We've had success there.

[NDSUstudent]

Northwestern would be sweet, road trip to Chicago. I love it.

[SDbison]

I am very confident the 2013 FBS game will be Wisconsin.

[344Johnson]

Maybe a Northwestern or an Illinois? In your recruiting area......

We COULD beat one of them. Not saying we would or should, but we have enough to do it. It'd really do a lot for recruiting if we beat both of them back-to-back years or something like that.

[CaBisonFan]

Wisconsin didn't like that Cal Poly game at all.

[westnodak93bison]

Texas A&M is my wild guess. Just because of out new Pres.

[IzzyFlexion]

Maybe we'll have a chance to go "toe-to-toe" with Idaho. Gene would have to rent a local farmer's qwonset for that week's practices so the boys could get used to playing in the HUGE Kibbie Dome.

http://www.instantactionsports.com/sportsbook/ncaa-football/images/Idaho-Stadium.jpg

[Bison Dan]

Bohl said Iowa won't play us

Any reason why? - their AD Mr. Barta is an ex NDSU guy.

[Gully]

Any reason why? - their AD Mr. Barta is an ex NDSU guy.

It's been said that Iowa "doesn't like the matchup".

[roadwarrior]

Any reason why? - their AD Mr. Barta is an ex NDSU guy.

Sometimes AD's schedule games despite what their coaches say. (example: Minnesota)

[tcbison]

I am very confident the 2013 FBS game will be Wisconsin.

Would absolutely love it if this is true. Bring on the Badgers!

[bisonmike2]

Will UND be FBS by then?

[CAS4127]

Any reason why? - their AD Mr. Barta is an ex NDSU guy.

He is also an Ex-NDSU player (back-up QB) from the glory 80's. I have my own thoughts of his FB playing abilities and mental toughness, but I will just say that he may be remembering what the 80-90 Bison teams were like, and does not want to risk the chance of an upset. Back then, it could have happened, and I think we are at the point where the chance of an upset over a major program is becoming more plausible.

[tony]

Will UND be FCS by then?

Fixed it for ya.

[CHADSTAUS]

I would like to have "Mayhem in Madison II" :)

[TheBisonator]

Fixed it for ya.

No, see, that was a joke. UND plans to join the Mountain West and build a 50,000 seat retractable roof on-campus stadium that they will fill every game and have a waiting list for season tickets 20,000 names long, DON'T YOU REMEMBER???

[Rockbear99]

No, see, that was a joke. UND plans to join the Mountain West and build a 50,000 seat retractable roof on-campus stadium that they will fill every game and have a waiting list for season tickets 20,000 names long, DON'T YOU REMEMBER???



For their MILLIONS AND MILLIONS of fans.

[JMB]

He is also an Ex-NDSU player (back-up QB) from the glory 80's. I have my own thoughts of his FB playing abilities and mental toughness, but I will just say that he may be remembering what the 80-90 Bison teams were like, and does not want to risk the chance of an upset. Back then, it could have happened, and I think we are at the point where the chance of an upset over a major program is becoming more plausible.

Either that or he is worried about flying whisky bottles... :rimshot:

[Kermit]

Jeff Kolpack and Dom Izzo both just posted to Twitter the news that the Bison will play Kansas State in 2013.

Edit: A story (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/319100/group/homepage/) is now on Inforum.com.

[roadwarrior]

It's here too:

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/319100/group/homepage/

[aces1180]

Jeff Kolpack and Dom Izzo both just posted to Twitter the news that the Bison will play Kansas State in 2013.

Edit: A story (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/319100/group/homepage/) is now on Inforum.com.

This is a good get for the Bison...Hopefully the football team can avenge loss of the basketball team to the Wildcats back in 2006! ;)

[ndsubison1]

Another beatable FBS team. At least how it stands now

[North Side]

yes, who knows what they will be like in 2 years, but I will never count us out!

[EndZoneQB]

Another beatable FBS team. At least how it stands now

And another LOOOONNGGGG roadtrip lol God that trip to Lawrence seemed like it took days.

[DjKyRo]

Kansas State? Sweet!

[MNLonghorn10]

as a longhorn diehard...k state pretty much owns texas in every single sport no matter what it is.

revenge would be awesome. let's just pray that they forget their power towels.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A-05wPlQQ4

ps. i hear manhatten kansas is a shithole.

[JSUBison]

They got a thread at a KSU message board going already:

http://kansasstate.rivals.com/forum.asp?sid=889&fid=419&style=2

I don't have a rivals account, so I'm not sure what's being said.

[BadlandsBison]

K-State had a pretty good team last season. The bowl game they were in was back and forth and I beleive they ended up loosing.

[JSUBison]

K-State had a pretty good team last season. The bowl game they were in was back and forth and I beleive they ended up loosing.

Yes, K-State was screwed in that game. They were flagged for excessive celebration penalty, which I believe was just a salute by one of their wideouts, nothing outlandish. I think that was the game anyway.

[SDbison]

Wow........disappointed. I wanted to see Brock get a chance to play in his home state of Wisconsin. Apparently a game with Wisconsin was at one time being considered. Like someone said.....another long road trip to Kansas.......but at least Bison fans can party at SD's the night before!

[Mr. Burgundy]

Wow........disappointed. I wanted to see Brock get a chance to play in his home state of Wisconsin. Apparently a game with Wisconsin was at one time being considered. Like someone said.....another long road trip to Kansas.......but at least Bison fans can party at SD's the night before!

Disappointed? Other than it not being @ Wisconsin, not sure how this could be a disappointment. We work on scheduling teams that potentially could be beaten and in our recruiting footprint. DING and DING. How did beating Kansas work out? Got us in the playoffs and we get into Kansas and pull two very good recruits. WIthout that game, we don't get them.

K-State is a legit Big 12 team. They have a great outdoor environment. It is smalltown living with a Big 12 team. It is a fun place to watch a game. Another great job by Gene if you ask me. I am very happy with this news. I estimate about a 9 hour drive. SD....you will love it down there!

[Gully]

Can't wait for this game. We have some fun ones the next 3 years!

[Wally]

Can't wait for this game. We have some fun ones the next 3 years!

No doubt. I am really looking forward to Colorado St next year. Obviously, the least amount of travel is ideal, but it will be a damn fun trip even with added mileage.

[TheBisonator]

Good to see K-State for 2013. I'll be done with animation school by that time, and hopefully by then I'll have a good job somewhere where I'll be able to make enough to afford a trip to that game (if I get the time off).

[DjKyRo]

No doubt. I am really looking forward to Colorado St next year. Obviously, the least amount of travel is ideal, but it will be a damn fun trip even with added mileage.

Exactly! I don't see what the dislike of a big road trip for a game like this is. Obviously it's not favorable if we do it multiple times a year but the Montana St. trip is legendary around these parts - let's do this.

[TheBisonator]

Exactly! I don't see what the dislike of a big road trip for a game like this is. Obviously it's not favorable if we do it multiple times a year but the Montana St. trip is legendary around these parts - let's do this.

Hopefully we won't have to do many of those playoff road trips in the future cause we'll be seeded and hosting the game all the time...:D

[roadwarrior]

Great game for the 2013 schedule!

[GOB1SON]

http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets/gameday-policies.html

[Tatanka]

http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets/gameday-policies.html

I think I see the potential problem here... :D

[roadwarrior]

University and state law prohibit the possession and consumption of alcohol.

Huh?.........

[aces1180]

Huh?.........

So KU is breaking the law by allowing alcohol at their tailgate?

[westnodak93bison]

This will be the best team the Bison have ever played. Snyder is a good coach.

[roadwarrior]

So KU is breaking the law by allowing alcohol at their tailgate?

I can think of at least one other state where the University has a different set of rules than the State University does.

[Tatanka]

I can think of at least one other state where the University has a different set of rules than the State University does.

:rimshot: ++++

[Tatanka]

This will be the best team the Bison have ever played. Snyder is a good coach.

This^^^^^^

[DjKyRo]

This will be the best team the Bison have ever played. Snyder is a good coach.

Yes. Not the top of their conference by any means but a legitimate power six team.

[Bison bison]

Snyder will retire in 2012. Write it down.

[westnodak93bison]

Snyder will retire in 2012. Write it down.

We can only hope he retires and gets replaced with Punky Brewster.

[sambini]

Manhatten,Kansas the Big Apple of the prairie.

[Tatanka]

Manhatten,Kansas the Road Apple of the prairie.

fixed.....

[sambini]

Wrong its the little Apple..

[westriver bison]

I've been to several KState football games. It's a great atmosphere. Tailgating is huge, makes Iowa State look like amateurs. If it's an afternoon game tailgating starts about 5AM and goes until dark.

Get rooms at the Holiday Inn; it's within easy walking distance of Aggieville, 3-4 blocks of bars and restaraunts. It's also a relatively short walk to the football stadium. Students have to buy season tickets so there should be plenty available to buy on Craigslist or even at tailgating. The biggest problem will be parking.

All of their games are televised so I imagine someone will pick it up for those that can't make it.

[DePereBisonFan]

This will be the best team the Bison have ever beat. Snyder is a good coach.

Fixed it...

[BISONBRI53]

I think I see the potential problem here... :D

Doesn't Kansas have 2 different set of rules for drinking? I thought one part of the state was "dry" and the other was not. Could be wrong on that thou.

[GOB1SON]

I've been to several KState football games. It's a great atmosphere. Tailgating is huge, makes Iowa State look like amateurs. If it's an afternoon game tailgating starts about 5AM and goes until dark.

Get rooms at the Holiday Inn; it's within easy walking distance of Aggieville, 3-4 blocks of bars and restaraunts. It's also a relatively short walk to the football stadium. Students have to buy season tickets so there should be plenty available to buy on Craigslist or even at tailgating. The biggest problem will be parking.

All of their games are televised so I imagine someone will pick it up for those that can't make it.

I know you've been down there a lot. I found rules that say no alcohol. Can you explain the scene before someone on here starts spouting off?

[cyborgg]

This will be the best team the Bison have ever played. Snyder is a good coach.

K state's glory years ended almost a decade ago for those of you with bad memories. Snyder's an old man now, we'll see if he has any juice left.

[westriver bison]

I know you've been down there a lot. I found rules that say no alcohol. Can you explain the scene before someone on here starts spouting off?

It's similar to Bison tailgating. Keep it in a cup and you can drink what you want. If you aren't smart enough to follow that rule they will take you away. They have security on golf carts going through the tailgating lots picking up garbage bags and sampling food. It's pretty laid back. I've been there when they played KU and Nebraska. Tailgaters are mixed together and I haven't heard of any problems with that.

There is a large reserved tailgating lot, and 3-4 larger first come first serve lots. The reserved lot is for season ticket holders who pay a healthy fee to have that right.

[westriver bison]

On another note; I have a BIL who is a professor at KSTATE. He's an NDSU grad. His son is a big Bison fan. After the Bison beat KU he wore one of his Bison jerseys to school (8th grade). Most of the kids and teachers thought it was pretty cool. I'm afraid he'll be wearing purple for that game though.

[Gully]

I have a degree from both schools. Wonder who I'll chear for?

[onbison09]

My school who sucks at football almost beat K State. Granted it was at home but still.

[Twentysix]

I have a degree from both schools. Wonder who I'll chear for?

Which school are you representing? Please dont let it be us.

[MNLonghorn10]

I have a degree from both schools. Wonder who I'll chear for?

hooever u pik, gud luk 2 both teems!

[BlueBisonRock]

I have a degree from both schools. Wonder who I'll chear for?

Tough one. I have degrees from NDSU and the UofMn which leaves me with the same delima.

On second thought, never mind. This degree loyality only applies when the GFCCC play the Goofs in hockey.

[IzzyFlexion]

hooever u pik, gud luk 2 both teems!

wurd...............

[Twentysix]

Theese gaiz nued halpz wif der spullinz.

[Twentysix]

hooever u pik, gud luk 2 both teems!

r o f l m f a o

[Gully]

Sorry....."cheer" for.

[HerdBot]

Good game. Good exposure. Good chance for fans to travel. Good recruiting area too.

An article today said we may be able to schedule another home game for 2013. I would like to see another D1 cupcake game since the schedule is tough. Starting at Kansas State and then going home against Montana State increases the chances of starting 0-2 so we may need an easy win to sneak into the playoffs.

[CAS4127]

I have a degree from both schools. Wonder who I'll chear for?

I have degrees from NDSU and UND and have a very difficult time determing which of their teams I should cheer for:confused: ---seriously;) !!!

[MNLonghorn10]

Good game. Good exposure. Good chance for fans to travel. Good recruiting area too.

An article today said we may be able to schedule another home game for 2013. I would like to see another D1 cupcake game since the schedule is tough. Starting at Kansas State and then going home against Montana State increases the chances of starting 0-2 so we may need an easy win to sneak into the playoffs.
psh. already killed montana state once at their place.

[ndsubison1]

i dont have a degree from either school. so i will cheer for ndsu

[TheBisonator]

I have degrees from NDSU and UND and have a very difficult time determing which of their teams I should cheer for:confused: ---seriously;) !!!

I hear that in South Dakota, most people who hold degrees from both SDSU and USD tend to be huge SDSU supporters. Most of these people have their Bachelors from SDSU and masters from USD. Reason being that a person tends to have more emotional attatchment to their undergrad school.

I'm currently going to school at Seneca College in North York Ontario (after I got my degree from NDSU) and all I can tell you is that the school's mascot is the Sting. I have less than zero interest in any sports this school offers (curling is a school-sponsored sport, if you can believe it). I have no attachment whatsoever with anything having to do with Seneca that's not related to my specific program that I'm studying in.

It's Canadian college athletics anyway (not university, COLLEGE, it's smaller than the CIS), which is something that I think actually a negative number of people care about.

[dmksioux]

This was posted on Siouxsports. I linked the Sioux Football Insider page where the tweet was posted.

http://siouxfb.areavoices.com/2011/07/21/roster-release-thoughts/#comments


There is some serious steam about the UND-NDSU football game being on-possibly starting in 2013 and being every other year.

If it's posted somewhere else here then feel free to delete this post. Also sorry if this gets the smack talk ramped up again...

[Answer Guy]

There is some serious steam about the UND-NDSU football game being on-possibly starting in 2013 and being every other year.

2 for 1 will be announced after the nickname clusterfv>k is over. I'll stick with this one:


2014. Book it.

[KilldeerBison]

2 for 1 will be announced after the nickname clusterfv>k is over. I'll stick with this one:

So, you have insider information the the new nickname will be " Clusterfv>k", I kind of like it. Fighting Clusterfv>k, images of a Chinese firedrill! :)

[BadlandsBison]

So, you have insider information the the new nickname will be " Clusterfv>k", I kind of like it. Fighting Clusterfv>k, images of a Chinese firedrill! :)

They got the idea from Mussman. Its what he calls his new offense.

[Hammersmith]

This was posted on Siouxsports. I linked the Sioux Football Insider page where the tweet was posted.

http://siouxfb.areavoices.com/2011/07/21/roster-release-thoughts/#comments



If it's posted somewhere else here then feel free to delete this post. Also sorry if this gets the smack talk ramped up again...

It makes sense for us. That would mean for the next decade, NDSU would only lose a home game in 2015. The next game in GF would be in 2019, which is a 12-game season.

[DjKyRo]

In regards to UND in 2013, Dom Izzo doesn't buy it. Per his Twitter when asked:


No openings for #NDSU or #UND in 2013, earliest possible to play is 2014

I believe [12-game schedule] is 2013, but Gene Taylor and Bohl have held firm on only playing 11

[Hambone]

In regards to UND in 2013, Dom Izzo doesn't buy it. Per his Twitter when asked:

I guess my question would be if you can get another home game that will be sold out (and an easy one according to y'all :)), why not do it 2013 if it's a 12 game schedule? Just for the extra bye week? Does that seem worth it to some of you? I can see the advantage of the extra bye week, but as Hammersmith points out the only year you would lose a home game is 2015 in the next 10 or so years.

[DIBISON]

Coach Bohl and Taylor has always said they don't have an interest in a 12th game. No need to schedule an extra game with the rugged MVFC schedule and a deep run in the playoffs will guarantee more than 11 games anyway. I tend to agree with them I'd rather have the 12th game be in the playoffs.

2014 it is.

[duluthbison]

It makes sense for us. That would mean for the next decade, NDSU would only lose a home game in 2015. The next game in GF would be in 2019, which is a 12-game season.

I agree. This scenario is essentially a no-brainer for NDSU.

[KilldeerBison]

I guess my question would be if you can get another home game that will be sold out (and an easy one according to y'all :)), why not do it 2013 if it's a 12 game schedule? Just for the extra bye week? Does that seem worth it to some of you? I can see the advantage of the extra bye week, but as Hammersmith points out the only year you would lose a home game is 2015 in the next 10 or so years.

Only a guess, after the way that the El'Forkoites and Big Eddie talked about Gene Taylor (and others) during the transition, I'd be surprised if he was very eager to bend over very far for UND, no matter how easy the W.

[NDSUstudent]

2008 was the last time 12 game schedules were allowed.

In the playoffs teams that played 12 games went 11-5 while teams that played 11 games went 4-9. That national title game featured two teams that played 12 game schedules, Montana and Richmond. UNI that year, played 12 games and reached the semifinals.

Honestly I'd go ahead and play 12. Many teams did it in 2008 and I don't think it hurt the better teams all that much. Honestly it is another game to get seven wins or beef up the resume, plus a chance to make some money. Really with the potential of a first round bye and another long break if the team reaches the title game, 12 games in 2013 isn't quite the grind it was in 2008.

[bri-dog]

2 for 1 will be announced after the nickname clusterfv>k is over. I'll stick with this one:

I don't think NDSU will agree to that.

I'm assuming you mean two games in Grand Forks...:duel::)

[344Johnson]

I agree. This scenario is essentially a no-brainer for NDSU.

A two-for-one against UND? So 2 guaranteed sellouts and a game up the road an hour to make the good fans happy they can hit up a road game....sounds simple enough to me. And if UND doesn't get a lot better, sounds like 3 wins.

[Leonardite]

I guess my question would be if you can get another home game that will be sold out (and an easy one according to y'all :))

This isn't a knock against Hambone, who is a good poster, but the und crowd always tries to pull the "I can't believe you won't schedule us. Think of the sellout!" argument.

Unlike the 7,000 people that show up to watch certain schools lose to Sioux Falls, our fans routinely fill the dome. Sellouts against Austin Peay, CCSU, etc. debunk the uneducated assertion that we somehow need the und game to salvage attendance.

[SDbison]

2008 was the last time 12 game schedules were allowed.

In the playoffs teams that played 12 games went 11-5 while teams that played 11 games went 4-9. That national title game featured two teams that played 12 game schedules, Montana and Richmond. UNI that year, played 12 games and reached the semifinals.

Honestly I'd go ahead and play 12. Many teams did it in 2008 and I don't think it hurt the better teams all that much. Honestly it is another game to get seven wins or beef up the resume, plus a chance to make some money. Really with the potential of a first round bye and another long break if the team reaches the title game, 12 games in 2013 isn't quite the grind it was in 2008.
Excellent points NDSUstudent! Teams that go deep into the playoffs don't shy away from competition. They usually have enough depth and confidence at each position that a few injuries don't ever get in way. My belief is teams wavering on skill and confidence will be weeded out during the season or early in the playoffs regardless if they play a 11 or 12 game schedule.
Bring on the competition Gene and Craig (that is what you used to say)! Schedule 12 games when possible. My preference is to see 2 games against FBS teams when 12 games are allowed.

[THEsocalledfan]

So, based on all of this discussion, we can clearly conclude one thing:

Lakes must still be banned.

[Answer Guy]

So, you have insider information the the new nickname will be " Clusterfv>k"


They got the idea from Mussman.


Actually, I believe the last time there was such an epic Clusterfv>k, the name chosen was "BadlandsBison".

[Notorious]

Actually, I believe the last time there was such an epic Clusterfv>k, the name chosen was "BadlandsBison".

I think I remember that day...about 22, or 23, years ago??? ;)

[KilldeerBison]

Actually, I believe the last time there was such an epic Clusterfv>k, the name chosen was "BadlandsBison".

Yo Momma!!

[Tatanka]

Excellent points NDSUstudent! Teams that go deep into the playoffs don't shy away from competition. They usually have enough depth and confidence at each position that a few injuries don't ever get in way. My belief is teams wavering on skill and confidence will be weeded out during the season or early in the playoffs regardless if they play a 11 or 12 game schedule.
Bring on the competition Gene and Craig (that is what you used to say)! Schedule 12 games when possible. My preference is to see 2 games against FBS teams when 12 games are allowed.

As a fan I would concur with the two FBS games and playing 12... but I understand Gene/Craig's preference on this one. I don't necessarily agree with it, but I understand it. The nice part is NDSU isn't dying for the extra revenue so the decision can be made (at least partly) on other factors. I'm figuring most schools don't have that luxury.

[THEsocalledfan]

This was posted on Siouxsports. I linked the Sioux Football Insider page where the tweet was posted.

http://siouxfb.areavoices.com/2011/07/21/roster-release-thoughts/#comments



If it's posted somewhere else here then feel free to delete this post. Also sorry if this gets the smack talk ramped up again...

I can't find a darn thing in the link that says anything about resuming the game. Is it the wrong link? Looks like just a roster update.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I can't find a darn thing in the link that says anything about resuming the game. Is it the wrong link? Looks like just a roster update.

click on the tweets on the right side it is under there. Took me awhile to.

http://twitter.com/#!/SiouxFootball

[KSBisonFan]

Jeff Kolpack and Dom Izzo both just posted to Twitter the news that the Bison will play Kansas State in 2013.

Edit: A story (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/319100/group/homepage/) is now on Inforum.com.

I thought I had seen this rumor somewhere else in the forums. Glad there's some confirmation now. I'm there!!

[KSBisonFan]

On another note; I have a BIL who is a professor at KSTATE. He's an NDSU grad. His son is a big Bison fan. After the Bison beat KU he wore one of his Bison jerseys to school (8th grade). Most of the kids and teachers thought it was pretty cool. I'm afraid he'll be wearing purple for that game though.

We're in between KU and KState and my kid wears NDSU gear to school and FB practice all the time. He's a born Jayhawk but after witnessing the Bison beat KU, he's on the Bison bandwagon. Wore Bison clothes for a week straight after that game and all the K State fans thought it was just a kick in the nuts to the Jayhawk fans until he explained he was a "Real Bison Fan and his Dad went to NDSU".

[DjKyRo]

In regards to UND in 2013, Dom Izzo doesn't buy it. Per his Twitter when asked:

Not to self-quote, but here's Jeff Kolpack's Twitter take:


Chances of Bison head coach wanting 12 games in any season is slim to none, with an emphasis on none.

[ndsubison1]

12 = more tailgating

[tjbison]

12 = more tailgating

Playoffs also = MORE TAILGATING!!


and those games are much more meaningful than a patsy!!!

wow my first post in over a month:hide:

[THEsocalledfan]

Playoffs also = MORE TAILGATING!!


and those games are much more meaningful than a patsy!!!

wow my first post in over a month:hide:

And it was already pointed out that many 12 game teams have done very well.

[all2matt]

Bohl said Iowa won't play us, Nebraska could make sense. I guess it would depend on if Bohl is ready to return to Lincoln, he didn't exactly leave on the greatest of terms.

I personally would like seeing NDSU paly the HAWKs. I moved to bismarck 2 yrs ago, but grew up in the cedar rapids / iowa city are before my wife drug me up here :-)

I think the reason the hawks wont play NDSU is because ferentz prefers to keep the local DIAA teams fed, so UNI and EIU have been the few weve played recently but as most fans we want to play all DIA teams to help our national image when it comes to rankings and bowls.

Iowa does not have the luxury the big schools have of getting recongnition whether they earned it or not. OKLA could go 4-0 in the non conf playing FCS schools and Sun Belt schools and they would be top 5, where as Iowa would get backlash from all the media be lucky to be the top 25.

I think it would be awesome if NDSU continues there current path and can make the jump to DIA in the next 5-10 yrs and maybe join the WAC or Mountian West. if NDSU can keep knocking off the DIA schools it will make them very attractive to the FBS system.

p.s. please beat the goofers this yr :-)

[EndZoneQB]

I personally would like seeing NDSU paly the HAWKs. I moved to bismarck 2 yrs ago, but grew up in the cedar rapids / iowa city are before my wife drug me up here :-)

I think the reason the hawks wont play NDSU is because ferentz prefers to keep the local DIAA teams fed, so UNI and EIU have been the few weve played recently but as most fans we want to play all DIA teams to help our national image when it comes to rankings and bowls.

Iowa does not have the luxury the big schools have of getting recongnition whether they earned it or not. OKLA could go 4-0 in the non conf playing FCS schools and Sun Belt schools and they would be top 5, where as Iowa would get backlash from all the media be lucky to be the top 25.

I think it would be awesome if NDSU continues there current path and can make the jump to DIA in the next 5-10 yrs and maybe join the WAC or Mountian West. if NDSU can keep knocking off the DIA schools it will make them very attractive to the FBS system.

p.s. please beat the goofers this yr :-)

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