Schedule

[bisonwood]

Who do we get to fill out out 2012 schedule? It should be a home game. Anybody have inside information?

[CaBisonFan]

Who do we get to fill out out 2012 schedule? It should be a home game. Anybody have inside information?

Alabama? Just kidding. It's a good question.

[SDbison]

Who is going to come to the dome to play the national champions?.......looks like another cupcake game. Wish Gene could hae finalized this no later than early during last season. Now any scheduling will be tough.

[ndsubison1]

home game vs. a decent opponent. we will beat robert morris and should beat CSU. but who's willing to come here who isnt a cupcake and wants that payday?

[ndsubison1]

according to this site which was last updated in july, not sure how much has changed but these schools have sept 15 open:

Wagner
Stony Brook
McNeese St
UC-Davis

https://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=61524&SPID=6701&DB_OEM_ID=9300&ATCLID=289597

[North Side]

Get Wagner! Why make the non conference harder than what it already is. Lets leave the hard teams til the conference games and playoffs. We played 2 cupcakes at the start this year and I think the season turned out alright.

[56BISON73]

according to this site which was last updated in july, not sure how much has changed but these schools have sept 15 open:

Wagner
Stony Brook
McNeese St
UC-Davis

https://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=61524&SPID=6701&DB_OEM_ID=9300&ATCLID=289597

Those openings were posted in 2010.

[ndsubison1]

Those openings were posted in 2010.

maybe they still have openings haha?

[56BISON73]

Updated: 7-20-11
Sam Houston State University
Open Dates
2012: 9/1, 9/29, 11/17
2013: 8/31, 9/14, 9/21, 11/2, 11/23

We are looking for a Division 1-FCS home and home, Division II guarantee game (we would pay for a home game), or would travel to a FBS school for a guarantee game.
Contact: Robby Discher
Phone: 816-809-0580
E-mail: rsd009@shsu.edu





Updated: 4-19-11
Montana State University
Open Dates
2012: 9/1, 9/15; Need FCS home game and will pay guarantee or consider home and home return in 2014
2013: 8/31, 9/14, 9/21; Need home games and will consider home and home
2014: 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20; Need home games and will consider home and home
2015: 9/5, 9/12, 9/15; Need home games and will consider home and home
Contact: Dan Davies
Address: #1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone: 406-994-2301
E-mail: ddavies@msubobcats.com





Updated: 2-23-10
Wagner College
Open Dates

2012: September 1st, September 8th, September 15th - (Looking for away guarantee)
Contact: Jonathan Gombinski - Director of Football Operations
Phone: 917-922-6429
E-mail: jonathan.gombinski@wagner.edu





Updated: 1-7-10
University of California, Davis
Open Dates
2012: Sept 1, Sept 15, Sept 22, Nov 3

Contact: Fred Arp
Phone: 530-637-4923
E-mail: faarp@ucdavis.edu





Posted: 1-7-10

McNeese State University

Southland Conference
Open Dates

2012: 9/8 or 9/15 (looking for a home game and will pay guarantee)

Note: Could possibly agree to home and home in 2010/2011 or 20/11/2012 with home games in Lake Charles in 2010 and 2012.

Contact: Ryan Ivey
Phone: (337) 475-5215
E-mail: rivey@mcneese.edu





Updated: 01-05-10
Stony Brook University
Open Dates

2012: Sept. 1, 15, 22

2013: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct. 5
Contact: Paul Schlickmann
Address: Stony Brook University, Indoor Sports Complex, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3500
Phone: 631-632-7194
E-mail: paul.schlickmann@stonybrook.edu





Posted: 4-13-09
South Dakota State University
Open Dates
2012 – Sept 1, Nov 17; Need FBS Guarantee Game
2013 – Aug 31, Sept 7; Need FBS Guarantee Game
Contact: Rob Peterson, Associate AD
605-688-6287
Rob.peterson@sdstate.edu





Posted: 2-20-09
Wofford College (Southern Conference)
Open Dates

2012 - Sept. 8

Seek home game or guarantee.

Contact: Mark Line
Associate Athletic Director
Wofford College
Spartanburg, South Carolina
(864) 597-4097
E-mail: Linemd@Wofford.edu

[Ross]

Cal Davis would be a nice game to get in the dome, just going off that list above.

[daddy daycare]

Cal Davis would be a nice game to get in the dome, just going off that list above.

I'd like to see that one again as well.

[tojo70]

UNLV has open date on the 22nd. Home and away game agreement?? Home in 2012...2013 - VEGAS Baby!

[MinotBison]

UNLV has open date on the 22nd. Home and away game agreement?? Home in 2012...2013 - VEGAS Baby!

No way that would happen. I don't believe they would ever come here for a game.

[Professor Chaos]

They do a good job of getting the 2012 schedules updated on this site: http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/conf-scheds-2012

There are a TON of schools with open dates still on 9-15 and/or 9-22.

If I could choose, I'd pick Eastern Washington at the dome on 9/15.

[BisonNeil]

Stony Brook would be interesting, they gave Sam all they wanted in their first playoff game.

I would like to see Davis come to town. With the demise of the Great West, they need games badly.

EWU pissed down their leg by only having 5 home games this past year. I doubt they are looking to do that again.

[TheBisonator]

Stony Brook would be interesting, they gave Sam all they wanted in their first playoff game.

I would like to see Davis come to town. With the demise of the Great West, they need games badly.

EWU pissed down their leg by only having 5 home games this past year. I doubt they are looking to do that again.

UC Davis is in the Big Sky next season. They only need to schedule 3 OOC games.

[BisonNeil]

we will beat robert morris and should beat CSU.

I decided to look at Colorado State's record over the past few seasons. Their last winning record was 2008 when they finished the regular season 6-6 and then won the New Mexico Bowl. Since then, they have suffered three straight 3-8 seasons. Winnable? Duh....:)

[BisonNeil]

UC Davis is in the Big Sky next season. They only need to schedule 3 OOC games.

Oops, forgot that. You are right!

[Tatanka]

EWU pissed down their leg by only having 5 home games this past year. I doubt they are looking to do that again.

I think they only had four home games. :eek:

Lord help the NDSU AD that floats that kind of schedule to the home crowd.

[Professor Chaos]

EWU pissed down their leg by only having 5 home games this past year. I doubt they are looking to do that again.


I think they only had four home games. :eek:

Lord help the NDSU AD that floats that kind of schedule to the home crowd.
When you only draw 5K on average you don't have much of a choice as an AD I would guess. If we only drew that I don't think we'd have the right to call out our AD.

[BisonFan02]

I think they only had four home games. :eek:

Lord help the NDSU AD that floats that kind of schedule to the home crowd.

Would you want to voluntarily play an OOC game at Kotex field in Cheney? No thanks.

[Tatanka]

Would you want to voluntarily play an OOC game at Kotex field in Cheney? No thanks.

Zero argument here. Serves 'em right!

[HerdBot]

Take whoever doesn't want a return game . I want 6 home games vs a counter. Stone Brook made playoffs and would be good .

[ndsubison1]

Stony Brook would be interesting, they gave Sam all they wanted in their first playoff game.

I would like to see Davis come to town. With the demise of the Great West, they need games badly.

EWU pissed down their leg by only having 5 home games this past year. I doubt they are looking to do that again.

even worse. they had 4 home games

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

Updated: 7-20-11
Sam Houston State University
Open Dates
2012: 9/1, 9/29, 11/17
2013: 8/31, 9/14, 9/21, 11/2, 11/23

We are looking for a Division 1-FCS home and home, Division II guarantee game (we would pay for a home game), or would travel to a FBS school for a guarantee game.
Contact: Robby Discher
Phone: 816-809-0580
E-mail: rsd009@shsu.edu





Updated: 4-19-11
Montana State University
Open Dates
2012: 9/1, 9/15; Need FCS home game and will pay guarantee or consider home and home return in 2014
2013: 8/31, 9/14, 9/21; Need home games and will consider home and home
2014: 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20; Need home games and will consider home and home
2015: 9/5, 9/12, 9/15; Need home games and will consider home and home
Contact: Dan Davies
Address: #1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone: 406-994-2301
E-mail: ddavies@msubobcats.com





Updated: 2-23-10
Wagner College
Open Dates

2012: September 1st, September 8th, September 15th - (Looking for away guarantee)
Contact: Jonathan Gombinski - Director of Football Operations
Phone: 917-922-6429
E-mail: jonathan.gombinski@wagner.edu





Updated: 1-7-10
University of California, Davis
Open Dates
2012: Sept 1, Sept 15, Sept 22, Nov 3

Contact: Fred Arp
Phone: 530-637-4923
E-mail: faarp@ucdavis.edu





Posted: 1-7-10

McNeese State University

Southland Conference
Open Dates

2012: 9/8 or 9/15 (looking for a home game and will pay guarantee)

Note: Could possibly agree to home and home in 2010/2011 or 20/11/2012 with home games in Lake Charles in 2010 and 2012.

Contact: Ryan Ivey
Phone: (337) 475-5215
E-mail: rivey@mcneese.edu





Updated: 01-05-10
Stony Brook University
Open Dates

2012: Sept. 1, 15, 22

2013: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct. 5
Contact: Paul Schlickmann
Address: Stony Brook University, Indoor Sports Complex, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3500
Phone: 631-632-7194
E-mail: paul.schlickmann@stonybrook.edu





Posted: 4-13-09
South Dakota State University
Open Dates
2012 – Sept 1, Nov 17; Need FBS Guarantee Game
2013 – Aug 31, Sept 7; Need FBS Guarantee Game
Contact: Rob Peterson, Associate AD
605-688-6287
Rob.peterson@sdstate.edu





Posted: 2-20-09
Wofford College (Southern Conference)
Open Dates

2012 - Sept. 8

Seek home game or guarantee.

Contact: Mark Line
Associate Athletic Director
Wofford College
Spartanburg, South Carolina
(864) 597-4097
E-mail: Linemd@Wofford.edu


I would love to see a National Championship re-mathch!! Why not play Sam Houston again. It would be a dream come true to have them at the dome, or even a home and away series with them. Let's show them we are here to stay at the top for a long time!

[56BISON73]

I would love to see a National Championship re-mathch!! Why not play Sam Houston again. It would be a dream come true to have them at the dome, or even a home and away series with them. Let's show them we are here to stay at the top for a long time!

They dont have the 15th open.

[SamsRams]

UNLV has open date on the 22nd. Home and away game agreement?? Home in 2012...2013 - VEGAS Baby!

Yeah except teams cant schedule 14 games

http://www.lvrj.com/sports/in-brief-137165428.html?ref=428

UNLV will host Northern Arizona on Sept. 8, giving the Rebels seven home football games.

The addition of NAU also gives the Rebels 13 games overall, which they are allowed to play because of a trip to Hawaii, which joins the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member.

[DePereBisonFan]

Who is going to come to the dome to play the national champions?.......looks like another cupcake game. Wish Gene could hae finalized this no later than early during last season. Now any scheduling will be tough.

I don't think Gene Taylor has done the scheduling for a while...anybody know to whom and when he delegated that important task?

[Kermit]

I don't think Gene Taylor has done the scheduling for a while...anybody know to whom and when he delegated that important task?

I think it is Brian Gordon.

Edit: confirmed. http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=325292

[HerdBot]

Yeah except teams cant schedule 14 games

http://www.lvrj.com/sports/in-brief-137165428.html?ref=428

UNLV will host Northern Arizona on Sept. 8, giving the Rebels seven home football games.

The addition of NAU also gives the Rebels 13 games overall, which they are allowed to play because of a trip to Hawaii, which joins the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member.

wish we could do 7 home games. In 2013 The Who have 7 home games with a tba on November 23 possibly giving them 8 but no FBS games and no bye which could be devastating for health

[56BISON73]

I think it is Brian Gordon.

Edit: confirmed. http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=325292

What does he schedule? Flights? Hotels? practice times? For some reason I find it hard to believe that he would be scheduling games. I would think that would be up to the AD.

[roadwarrior]

What does he schedule?

Gene delegated the task of finding games to Brian.

[56BISON73]

Gene delegated the task of finding games to Brian.

Then GT does the final negotiations?

[lakesbozo]

Pick up another fbs game. CSU should be a win.
How bout a big 10 or big 12 game at metrodome with 50,000+

[coldspot]

it's too bad we can't get a low level FBS team to come here. If only we had the money to get them to come here like the big boys do.

[SamsRams]

it's too bad we can't get a low level FBS team to come here. If only we had the money to get them to come here like the big boys do.

never gonna happen and there arent many examples of FBS schools playing at FCS schools so I am not understanding your big boys comment

[344Johnson]

never gonna happen and there arent many examples of FBS schools playing at FCS schools so I am not understanding your big boys comment

he is referring how teams like Alabama get lower level FBS teams to come by.

[coldspot]

never gonna happen and there arent many examples of FBS schools playing at FCS schools so I am not understanding your big boys comment

I'm talking about the SEC, B1G, B12, etc. paying big bucks for the Florida Atlantics/Idahos of the FBS to come to town to get slaughtered by 50.

edit: johnson beat me to it.

[NDSUBowler]

Pick up another fbs game. CSU should be a win.
How bout a big 10 or big 12 game at metrodome with 50,000+
LOL

That is all I have to say to that.

[Bison03]

I want a home game against an FCS cupcake. Our conference schedule is tough enough. Let's pay some team to get blown out, get a win, and get the backups some playing time. No shame in that. Don't let the school who scheduled 3 NAIA teams this past year and plays SD School of Mines tell you otherwise.

[HerdBot]

I want a home game against an FCS cupcake. Our conference schedule is tough enough. Let's pay some team to get blown out, get a win, and get the backups some playing time. No shame in that. Don't let the school who scheduled 3 NAIA teams this past year and plays SD School of Mines tell you otherwise.

The South Dakota School Of Mimes
http://r.bf.m.yahoo.com/api/res/1.2/SoG63EmZy_qxBpZ_8JnouA--/Y2w9cGhvdG87Zmk9Zml0O2g9NDYwO3c9NDYw/http://www.promobileevents.co.uk/gvgfgfgfgfgfgf.gif

[Bison03]

The South Dakota School Of Mimes
http://r.bf.m.yahoo.com/api/res/1.2/SoG63EmZy_qxBpZ_8JnouA--/Y2w9cGhvdG87Zmk9Zml0O2g9NDYwO3c9NDYw/http://www.promobileevents.co.uk/gvgfgfgfgfgfgf.gif

Well, it looks like you put me in a box on that one......

[heffray]

If we have one open game, why don't we see if the Fighting Who would like to come and see what real football looks like?

[westnodak93bison]

I'd say any team from a conference in the east.

[lakesbozo]

Heffrey dont be like that, zero upside for ndsu to do that. Jerry springer would probably come for the sioux suck exposure and fights.

[NDSU1980]

If we have one open game, why don't we see if the Fighting Who would like to come and see what real football looks like?They only play NAIA and D2 schools.

[heffray]

Heffrey dont be like that, zero upside for ndsu to do that. Jerry springer would probably come for the sioux suck exposure and fights.

Lol. Yeah, but any exposure is good exposure, right?

In all seriousness, if some people on here agree with the notion that we should schedule a cushy non-conf game that is a GUARANTEED WIN for this open slot, why not make it UND and add a little intrigue? I'm not saying we need to revive the rivalry, but I wouldn't necessarily be against it.

[lakesbozo]

Ndsu had a chance to never play them ever again in any sport, but the ndsu athl dept was worried about the PC people and media, ndsu couldve gone away from them forever and wed be the Ohio St to thier ohio.

[aces1180]

If we have one open game, why don't we see if the Fighting Who would like to come and see what real football looks like?

They already have a game booked against San Diego State on September 15.

[AKBison]

never gonna happen and there arent many examples of FBS schools playing at FCS schools so I am not understanding your big boys comment

Ball State is going to Illinois State next year (Edit 2013)....Not sure that really counts though.

[HerdBot]

If we have one open game, why don't we see if the Fighting Who would like to come and see what real football looks like?

I don't think so. Its lose lose. Were expected to win yet its their super bowl every time. kind of like last year when we won by 30 and didn't rush the field but we have to watch them rush the field and listen to their bb coach call the school racists. Its not worth it. I don't think we should schedule them ever. Were gain nothing . were national champions. Neither team has scheduling issues

[ndsubison1]

Ball State is going to Illinois State next year (Edit 2013)....Not sure that really counts though.

fbs will never go to fcs. that game is at ball state

[stevdock]

I don't think so. Its lose lose. Were expected to win yet its their super bowl every time. kind of like last year when we won by 30 and didn't rush the field but we have to watch them rush the field and listen to their bb coach call the school racists. Its not worth it. I don't think we should schedule them ever. Were gain nothing . were national champions. Neither team has scheduling issues

The lose lose crap needs to end. Every single one of the FBS people want us to schedule Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, etc. It's lose lose for them to schedule us too. Kind of a double standard to say no we aren't going to play UND because it's lose lose for us but still want all these FBS teams to line up to play us when it's lose lose for them.

Now if you want to say that attendance goes up at Minnesota when we play them and it's not going to change whether we play UND or Wagner that's a much better argument.

[Bison Dan]

The lose lose crap needs to end. Every single one of the FBS people want us to schedule Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, etc. It's lose lose for them to schedule us too. Kind of a double standard to say no we aren't going to play UND because it's lose lose for us but still want all these FBS teams to line up to play us when it's lose lose for them.

Now if you want to say that attendance goes up at Minnesota when we play them and it's not going to change whether we play UND or Wagner that's a much better argument.

The difference is it's a one time deal with a FCS school for cash and with und it's a home and home. We already get a full house so we gain nothing by playing them and lose a home game or an away game against a FCS school for 350,000.00 in the off year. Simple math.

[tony]

The difference is it's a one time deal with a FCS school for cash and with und it's a home and home. We already get a full house so we gain nothing by playing them and lose a home game or an away game against a FCS school for 350,000.00 in the off year. Simple math.

So get the Legislature to make up the difference to NDSU. My plan: NDSU gets $350k* every time they play at UND.

* This number would have to go up or down depending on the market and would, of course, be negotiable.

[344Johnson]

Could just tell them if they are so set on playing us in football that they are more than welcome to come visit us, but that we have better things to do than go up to the Alerus.

[BisonJD]

Looks like we can take Cal Davis off the list of potential opponents. SDSU beat us to it.

http://www.argusleader.com/article/20120118/UPDATES/120118007/SDSU-to-host-UC-Davis-for-2012-football-home-opener?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Home

Cal Davis is coming to Brookings on September 15 for the Jacks home opening. That would have been a decent game to get. Funny....SDSU is also playing Kansas this year - will be interesting to see how they handle Charlie "Ate my Sandwich" Weis and the powerful Jayhawks.

[MN_BISON]

fbs will never go to fcs. that game is at ball state

Wrong, check the link. http://ballstatesports.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=67660&SPID=7633&DB_OEM_ID=14200&Q_SEASON=2014

[Kermit]

fbs will never go to fcs. that game is at ball state


Wrong, check the link. http://ballstatesports.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=67660&SPID=7633&DB_OEM_ID=14200&Q_SEASON=2014

ming01 may have been technically wrong, but as far as I am concerned, the MAC is FBS in name only. The MAC is much closer to the MVFC in every way than they are to the B1G.

[MN_BISON]

ming01 may have been technically wrong, but as far as I am concerned, the MAC is FBS in name only. The MAC is much closer to the MVFC in every way than they are to the B1G.

Yep, no arguement from me on that point regarding the MAC.

[HerdBot]

The lose lose crap needs to end. Every single one of the FBS people want us to schedule Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, etc. It's lose lose for them to schedule us too. Kind of a double standard to say no we aren't going to play UND because it's lose lose for us but still want all these FBS teams to line up to play us when it's lose lose for them.

Now if you want to say that attendance goes up at Minnesota when we play them and it's not going to change whether we play UND or Wagner that's a much better argument.

we can control not playing UND. We can't control whether or not other schools want to play us. Were National Champions and sell out virtually every game. Enjoy it.

[IndyBison]

ming01 may have been technically wrong, but as far as I am concerned, the MAC is FBS in name only. The MAC is much closer to the MVFC in every way than they are to the B1G.
I agree they probably closer to the MVFC than the B1G but it is still a step up from the MVFC. Team for team they are a better conference. People think just because we crushed C. Michigan a year they won the MAC that the MAC is a horrible conference. We would be competitive with many of the teams but winning the conference would be difficult if we had to play the entire conference on a weekly basis. If we moved to the MAC and picked up the extra scholarships I think we would compete well. I would guess our alumni support and game atmosphere are as good or better than any MAC school.

It's not that big of an issue for a B1G school to travel to a MAC school (Purdue has played at Toledo and IU has played at Ball State) or a MAC school to visit an FCS school in the same footprint. Unfortunately the only FBS school truly in our footprint is Minnesota (you could make an argument for Wisconsin and Nebraska but they are much further) and their arrogance toward NDSU would prevent them from traveling to Fargo. This is one area where our geographic location does hurt us.

[ndsubison1]

Wrong, check the link. http://ballstatesports.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=67660&SPID=7633&DB_OEM_ID=14200&Q_SEASON=2014

fair enough. but i looked at the 2013 schedule like he said. i stand corrected. fbs rarely travels to fcs. once in a blue moon is more accurate :D

[56BISON73]

I agree they probably closer to the MVFC than the B1G but it is still a step up from the MVFC. Team for team they are a better conference. People think just because we crushed C. Michigan a year they won the MAC that the MAC is a horrible conference. We would be competitive with many of the teams but winning the conference would be difficult if we had to play the entire conference on a weekly basis. If we moved to the MAC and picked up the extra scholarships I think we would compete well. I would guess our alumni support and game atmosphere are as good or better than any MAC school.

It's not that big of an issue for a B1G school to travel to a MAC school (Purdue has played at Toledo and IU has played at Ball State) or a MAC school to visit an FCS school in the same footprint. Unfortunately the only FBS school truly in our footprint is Minnesota (you could make an argument for Wisconsin and Nebraska but they are much further) and their arrogance toward NDSU would prevent them from traveling to Fargo. This is one area where our geographic location does hurt us.

You are also going to have the issue of a 19,000 seat stadium. Many bigger schools would lose a ton of money coming to fargo.

[ndsubison1]

You are also going to have the issue of a 19,000 seat stadium. Many bigger schools would lose a ton of money coming to fargo.

and thats the reason ball state is going to illinois state because of the redbirds new stadium expansion

[SamsRams]

and thats the reason ball state is going to illinois state because of the redbirds new stadium expansion

lets slow down a little bit. they have a game scheduled, time will tell if they actually go or buy it out

[56BISON73]

and thats the reason ball state is going to illinois state because of the redbirds new stadium expansion

Ball States stadium only hold 25,000. ISU will be up to 25,000 when they get done. When will that be?

[ndsubison1]

lets slow down a little bit. they have a game scheduled, time will tell if they actually go or buy it out

well yeah im just saying thats why ball state agreed to a home and home.

[ndsubison1]

Ball States stadium only hold 25,000. ISU will be up to 25,000 when they get done. When will that be?

supposed to be finished by 2014

[Bison bison]

supply does not create demand.

[56BISON73]

supposed to be finished by 2014

When is the home and home?

[TheBisonator]

Ball States stadium only hold 25,000. ISU will be up to 25,000 when they get done. When will that be?

No, ILL State will be at 14,000 when the renovation is done, with a possible expansion to 17,000 afterwards.

[56BISON73]

No, ILL State will be at 14,000 when the renovation is done, with a possible expansion to 17,000 afterwards.

Phase 1

The current thought is to “dress up” the 5,000-seat west side of Hancock while launching a major reconstruction of the east side. [6] Major renovation of the west side, which is attached to Horton Field House, would be extremely costly. The seating on Hancock’s west side would be replaced and the brownstone currently featured on the Kaufman Football Building and on a new retaining wall in the northeast corner of the stadium would be extended. The wall would become the base of all the stands that surround the east, west and south sides of the stadium, with the north end looking like it does extending from Kaufman east to west. At some points it would be free standing, and some points it would be the front part of the stands. The renovation already has begun with the new retaining wall in front of Kaufman.

East side construction would see the removal of the current metal bleachers and the building of a new, single-level structure that would seat 7,000 to 10,000 and feature concessions and restrooms. The new east side also would house donor suites and a press box.


One potential pitfall of moving the home side of Hancock to the east is that fans, media and suites would be looking into various stages of sunlight. Seating after completion of the initial phase would be about 15,000, not counting the approximately 3,000 in the "Zoo" student section in the south end zone. The estimated cost of the first phase is at $10 to $15 million.

Phase 2

In its current form, phase two would mean replacing the "Zoo" with a horseshoe of seating that would connect the east and west sides. Other options would be adding a second level to the east or west stands. At a cost of $10–15 million in today’s dollars, that would bring seating into the 24,000 to 25,000 range.[7]

[Kermit]

Phase 1

The current thought is to “dress up” the 5,000-seat west side of Hancock while launching a major reconstruction of the east side. [6] Major renovation of the west side, which is attached to Horton Field House, would be extremely costly. The seating on Hancock’s west side would be replaced and the brownstone currently featured on the Kaufman Football Building and on a new retaining wall in the northeast corner of the stadium would be extended. The wall would become the base of all the stands that surround the east, west and south sides of the stadium, with the north end looking like it does extending from Kaufman east to west. At some points it would be free standing, and some points it would be the front part of the stands. The renovation already has begun with the new retaining wall in front of Kaufman.

East side construction would see the removal of the current metal bleachers and the building of a new, single-level structure that would seat 7,000 to 10,000 and feature concessions and restrooms. The new east side also would house donor suites and a press box.


One potential pitfall of moving the home side of Hancock to the east is that fans, media and suites would be looking into various stages of sunlight. Seating after completion of the initial phase would be about 15,000, not counting the approximately 3,000 in the "Zoo" student section in the south end zone. The estimated cost of the first phase is at $10 to $15 million.

Phase 2

In its current form, phase two would mean replacing the "Zoo" with a horseshoe of seating that would connect the east and west sides. Other options would be adding a second level to the east or west stands. At a cost of $10–15 million in today’s dollars, that would bring seating into the 24,000 to 25,000 range.[7]

I seem to recall that the Illinois State president has been vocal about his desire to raise the profile of the university and the athletic program. I think he even mentioned Big Ten in an interview a couple of years ago. Anybody remember this?

[HerdBot]

I seem to recall that the Illinois State president has been vocal about his desire to raise the profile of the university and the athletic program. I think he even mentioned Big Ten in an interview a couple of years ago. Anybody remember this?

Don't recall but whenever your in a huge state like Illinois and have the name STATE in your name... you need to do better! EDIT: The worst would be Chicago State. One of the largest cities in America and the worst programs in the world.

[Twentysix]

Don't recall but whenever your in a huge state like Illinois and have the name STATE in your name... you need to do better! EDIT: The worst would be Chicago State. One of the largest cities in America and the worst programs in the world.

Agreed, ISU-r/b should be a big ten school. Its weird that it didn't work out that way. I wonder if it can be traced through their history to a set of presidents or something.

It was founded in the 1850's which is about right. Its in Illinois and is the State University, which is right.

And the endowment is about a billion dollars short of being where it should be. I wonder why. Indiana did the same thing.

Maybe purdue and northwestern screwed them over like a hundred years ago.

[NDSUstudent]

They are just "state" in name only, it isn't like NDSU or Michigan State where they are land grants and flagships. Both started out as "normal" schools and primarily focused on educating teachers. I don't think either had their current name before the 1960s.

Purdue is the land grant in Indiana and the U of Illinois is the land grant in Illinois.

[Twentysix]

They are just "state" in name only, it isn't like NDSU or Michigan State where they are land grants and flagships. Both started out as "normal" schools and primarily focused on educating teachers. I don't think either had their current name before the 1960s.

Purdue is the land grant in Indiana and the U of Illinois is the land grant in Illinois.

That answers alot of questions.

So it would be like if UNO became Nebraska State University in 2035.

[Twentysix]

supply does not create demand.

It does if its bobblehead night.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Riht/SpartaBobblehead.gif

[IndyBison]

They are just "state" in name only, it isn't like NDSU or Michigan State where they are land grants and flagships. Both started out as "normal" schools and primarily focused on educating teachers. I don't think either had their current name before the 1960s.

Purdue is the land grant in Indiana and the U of Illinois is the land grant in Illinois.
Correct. Here is a list of land grant schools (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_land-grant_universities#Ohio). I was surprised to see the land grant school for New York is Cornell. It's a private school as is Northwestern. They are definitely the odd duck in the Big Ten.

Purdue and NDSU are very similar. They both have the ag school, great engineering and pharmacy schools, and they are land grant schools. Purdue also has an aviation program that has trained many of the astronauts including Neil Armstrong, Gus Grissom, and David Wolf. Indiana State doesn't have as great a perception as IU or Purdue and may even be below Ball State. I don't think it has any flagship programs and Terre Haute isn't the most exciting place. It's still a good school and seems to have good student life opportunities.


That answers alot of questions.

So it would be like if UNO became Nebraska State University in 2035.
Exactly. Illinois State is more like Minot, Valley City, and Mayville. It just grew more and took on the state name. There aren't many state universities as small as Minot State let alone Valley City or Mayville. Schools that small are either satellites of larger universities or private.

[DORMIE]

Heard last night that it's getting harder to get teams to come in here. SDSU beat us to the punch and got Cal Poly for $180,000. Might cost us $200,000 to $250,00 for that game next year.

[Bison03]

NDSU made a lot of money with those 3 playoff games (25% of the gate I believe) and a lot of Bison gear is flying off the shelves right now. I think we have the case to bring someone in. A lot of exposure for that potential team playing the defending champs.

[KSBisonFan]

Anyone know what Colorado State is paying us to go their house and beat them? If I remember correctly, I think Minnesota paid us $300k or $350k??

[EndZoneQB]

NDSU made a lot of money with those 3 playoff games (25% of the gate I believe) and a lot of Bison gear is flying off the shelves right now. I think we have the case to bring someone in. A lot of exposure for that potential team playing the defending champs.

First time I've heard that, and man does it sound good! I'm not even sure the win has totally sunk in for me yet.

[A1pigskin]

Und???????

[MinotBison]

Und???????

I think we wanted them for this recently completed season didn't we?

[Tatanka]

Und???????
und was, eine Ziege Eigentümer?

[BisBison]

Heard last night that it's getting harder to get teams to come in here. SDSU beat us to the punch and got Cal Poly for $180,000. Might cost us $200,000 to $250,00 for that game next year.

Hell for $200 to $250 we should get a MAC or WAC team. None of them draw well enough to make that on a home game.

[perthbison]

Hell for $200 to $250 we should get a MAC or WAC team. None of them draw well enough to make that on a home game.I,ve often thought the same thing. Makes one wonder if it would be doable to bring them in. It's hard to understand how they can finance their program with 82 scholarships and all while selling 8000 or less tickets for home games.:confused::confused:

[TheBisonator]

Hell for $200 to $250 we should get a MAC or WAC team. None of them draw well enough to make that on a home game.

It would have to be a home-home, like what Ill State and Ball State are doing.

[344Johnson]

I'd be chill with a home-and-home with a MAC school. Doubt they would be though...

[westnodak93bison]

imho, slim chance a MAC school is going to schedule us again let alone a home and home

[ndsubison1]

once again it is a rarity for an fbs to travel to fcs. ball state is the exception

[X-Factor]

I dunno about the MAC schools. I would prefer to play a little bit higher caliber of team. MAC is like beating up on little sisters of the poor. I wonder if Gene has ever talked to McNeese?

[SamsRams]

I didnt see this site posted http://www.championshipsubdivision.com/fcs-schedules/2012-fcs-football-schedules/

looks updated as it has nau vs unlv

ndsu open dates 9/15 9/22

9/15 Idaho State, NAU, Southern Utah, Delaware St,

9/22 Idaho State, Gardner-Webb, TN Tech, SE Missouri St, Duquense, Bryant, Florida A&M, Hampton, NC A&&T

Edit. Then i get to the PFL and it isnt updated so maybe this site isnt that good

[Ginsbach]

I didnt see this site posted http://www.championshipsubdivision.com/fcs-schedules/2012-fcs-football-schedules/

looks updated as it has nau vs unlv

ndsu open dates 9/15 9/22

9/15 Idaho State, NAU, Southern Utah, Delaware St,

9/22 Idaho State, Gardner-Webb, TN Tech, SE Missouri St, Duquense, Bryant, Florida A&M, Hampton, NC A&&T

Edit. Then i get to the PFL and it isnt updated so maybe this site isnt that good

Yes. Get ISU to the Dome and let them see what a real indoor stadium is like. Holt Arena has nothing on the FargoDome.

Plus, that would give me an excuse to wear Bison gear all week on campus.

[Twentysix]

I didnt see this site posted http://www.championshipsubdivision.com/fcs-schedules/2012-fcs-football-schedules/

looks updated as it has nau vs unlv

ndsu open dates 9/15 9/22

9/15 Idaho State, NAU, Southern Utah, Delaware St,

9/22 Idaho State, Gardner-Webb, TN Tech, SE Missouri St, Duquense, Bryant, Florida A&M, Hampton, NC A&&T

Edit. Then i get to the PFL and it isnt updated so maybe this site isnt that good

Interest me. 2 for 1's against 9/15 and FAMU. One game buyouts vs 9/22.

[DePereBisonFan]

According to that site, Northern Iowa opens at Wisconsin and then two weeks later plays at Iowa. Ouch. Wow.

[jimmyptubas]

According to that site, Northern Iowa opens at Wisconsin and then two weeks later plays at Iowa. Ouch. Wow.

Yes, if that's accurate, talk about a tough opening month, although Iowa isn't as tough as Sconny is. UNI almost beat the Hawkeyes last year if I remember correctly.

[KC Bison]

We could schedule U. of Sioux Falls. I hear they are a tough team to beat.

[Professor Chaos]

According to that site, Northern Iowa opens at Wisconsin and then two weeks later plays at Iowa. Ouch. Wow.
Then they follow that up at Youngstown and home against the Bison.... they may be out of playoff contention by the middle of October.

[Go_Herd]

I absolutely hate this thread. Oh, new posts in the schedule thread. Finally we have our sixth home game. Wait we are talking about UNI and their schedule....darnnit. Come on gene / associates bring us that last game. Keep calm and carry on.

[BE HERD]

According to that site, Northern Iowa opens at Wisconsin and then two weeks later plays at Iowa. Ouch. Wow.
I remember "the voice" of UNI stating that playing (2) FBS teams will become the norm for UNI from now on unfortunately, because of the $$$$ it generates for the program. He said they need that financial backing to keep up the program. Even a better reason for NDSU to keep building team makers memberships.

[TheBisonator]

I didnt see this site posted http://www.championshipsubdivision.com/fcs-schedules/2012-fcs-football-schedules/

looks updated as it has nau vs unlv

ndsu open dates 9/15 9/22

9/15 Idaho State, NAU, Southern Utah, Delaware St,

9/22 Idaho State, Gardner-Webb, TN Tech, SE Missouri St, Duquense, Bryant, Florida A&M, Hampton, NC A&&T

Edit. Then i get to the PFL and it isnt updated so maybe this site isnt that good

VERY interested in Tennessee Tech or SE Missouri State on the 22nd.

[Twentysix]

I remember "the voice" of UNI stating that playing (2) FBS teams will become the norm for UNI from now on unfortunately, because of the $$$$ it generates for the program. He said they need that financial backing to keep up the program. Even a better reason for NDSU to keep building team makers memberships.

Thats because UNI uses legislative money to pay for their athletics.

And the Iowa legislature told them if ISU and University of Iowa can be solvent without funds you can too.

From the way I understand it, playing 2 FBS games is going to help pay for things like womens softball (or whatever is a sport that loses money at UNI) because there government was paying for it before.

[ndsubison1]

According to that site, Northern Iowa opens at Wisconsin and then two weeks later plays at Iowa. Ouch. Wow.

4 of their first 5 games they play those two, plus us and youngstown

[MarkyMark]

4 of their first 5 games they play those two, plus us and youngstown

UNI will also be breaking in a new QB next year.

[SDbison]

UNI will also be breaking in a new QB next year.
I would rephrase that to say..........NDSU will be breaking in UNI's new QB next year.

[tjbison]

I would rephrase that to say..........NDSU will be breaking in UNI's new QB next year.

I am actually more worried about YSU and ISU-R than UNI next year...so I agree he will be "broke" in

[SDbison]

I am actually more worried about YSU and ISU-R than UNI next year...so I agree he will be "broke" in Yep, that was my point.

[westnodak93bison]

Dom just tweeted Missouri St. will play two FBS teams again this year. K-State and Louisville. http://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY
It may become more of the norm for FCS schools to schedule two FBS schools because money problems.

[JSUBison]

After a year in which the MVFC had a bit of controversy during playoff selection time in which some feel Illinois State was hosed, I just had to shake my head when I saw Indiana State has Quincy on their schedule for next season. Patty needs to ban D2 games, seems some schools just don't get it. The NEC of all conferences has a policy and does not have any sub-DI's on their schedule.

[HerdBot]

After a year in which the MVFC had a bit of controversy during playoff selection time in which some feel Illinois State was hosed, I just had to shake my head when I saw Indiana State has Quincy on their schedule for next season. Patty needs to ban D2 games, seems some schools just don't get it. The NEC of all conferences has a policy and does not have any sub-DI's on their schedule.

Agreed. It brings the strength if schedule down and hurts the chances of an at large playoff bid. Hurts attendance too. The only down side is once in a blue moon we may have multiple valley teams bidding for the last few remaining fcs teams like Wagner

[HerdBot]

VERY interested in Tennessee Tech or SE Missouri State on the 22nd.

SEMO would be awesome. That would be 2, 2010 playoff teams on the schedule for non conference.

[DePereBisonFan]

I remember "the voice" of UNI stating that playing (2) FBS teams will become the norm for UNI from now on unfortunately, because of the $$$$ it generates for the program. He said they need that financial backing to keep up the program. Even a better reason for NDSU to keep building team makers memberships.

I remember reading about that as well. However, I didn't think they meant they would be playing 2 Big Ten teams.

[rabidrabbit]

After a year in which the MVFC had a bit of controversy during playoff selection time in which some feel Illinois State was hosed, I just had to shake my head when I saw Indiana State has Quincy on their schedule for next season. Patty needs to ban D2 games, seems some schools just don't get it. The NEC of all conferences has a policy and does not have any sub-DI's on their schedule.

2 or 3 years ago, ISU Blue played Quincy and LOST, continuing their then worse losing streak, I believe all season. That mindset appears to have not departed Sycs mind yet.

[X-Factor]

UNI will also be breaking in a new QB next year.

UNI's new QB is the last of their worries. They have much bigger holes to fill. IMO, not a playoff team. 50/50 chance they have a winning record this fall.


Sept. 1 at Wisconsin
Sept. 8 Savannah State
Sept. 15 at Iowa
Sept. 22 at Youngstown State
Sept. 29 North Dakota State Family Weekend
Oct. 6 Open
Oct. 13 at Southern Illinois
Oct. 20 South Dakota State Homecoming
Oct. 27 Illinois State Hall of Fame
Nov. 3 at Western Illinois
Nov. 10 at South Dakota
Nov. 17 Missouri State Senior Day

[EndZoneQB]

UNI's new QB is the last of their worries. They have much bigger holes to fill. IMO, not a playoff team. 50/50 chance they have a winning record this fall.


Sept. 1 at Wisconsin
Sept. 8 Savannah State
Sept. 15 at Iowa
Sept. 22 at Youngstown State
Sept. 29 North Dakota State Family Weekend
Oct. 6 Open
Oct. 13 at Southern Illinois
Oct. 20 South Dakota State Homecoming
Oct. 27 Illinois State Hall of Fame
Nov. 3 at Western Illinois
Nov. 10 at South Dakota
Nov. 17 Missouri State Senior Day

I disagree, they are always tough. They don't really rebuild, they reload. The one X-factor(not on purpose, but works out well haha) is how the rest of the conference is...it seems like we are on an upswing.

[HandoEX]

I wouldn't bet against UNI making the playoffs. They will be there.

[Strommer10]

I wouldn't bet against UNI making the playoffs. They will be there.
They also could start 1-4... I wouldn't bet against that either.

[17>1]

I think it's funny that our game is on their "Family Day". It's not going to be a friendly family atmosphere that day when the Bison are in town. Man, I love rivalry games.

[X-Factor]

I wouldn't bet against UNI making the playoffs. They will be there.

provided the league doesn't expand to 24 I will easily take that bet. Name your trophy. If things go very well for UNI, I contend they are likely 7-4 and would make the playoffs. Much more likely they go 6-5 or even 5-6 because of a very difficult schedule. Even with great depth, they have some serious holes to fill (20 seniors). Fort, Boothby, all 3 starting linebackers, and almost their entire 2 deep defensive line to name a few. Should have a decent offense despite the loss of a few WR and starting QB.

I'm not saying they wont be back, just not this year.

[IzzyFlexion]

2 or 3 years ago, ISU Blue played Quincy and LOST, continuing their then worse losing streak, I believe all season. That mindset appears to have not departed Sycs mind yet.

Quincy had that frickin' stud 6' 5" QB. Wonder what kept him from going to a big school. Can't remember his name.

[IzzyFlexion]

They also could start 1-4... I wouldn't bet against that either.

They could also pull an Appy State-like "any given Saturday" against either Iowa or Wisc.............never know.

[Tatanka]

I think it's funny that our game is on their "Family Day". It's not going to be a friendly family atmosphere that day when the Bison are in town. Man, I love rivalry games.

seems to me they're just trying to avoid the inevitable bison home game style takeover.

[bisonfan11]

We just need to schedule one more home game. How hard can that be? We are the National Champs, I don't want to see this go like it did in '10 when for the longest time we had only 10 games scheduled until at the last moment we scheduled Morgan St. For this to happen again would make a mockery out of our football program.

[Bison03]

We just need to schedule one more home game. How hard can that be? We are the National Champs, I don't want to see this go like it did in '10 when for the longest time we had only 10 games scheduled until at the last moment we scheduled Morgan St. For this to happen again would make a mockery out of our football program.

I want a game ASAP as well. I don't care if we play some shitty supcake. Sometimes it happens, scheduling is a bitch and you always want great home games against good teams but just like the FBS, sometimes you play a cupcake to gaurantee a win and play a lot of underclassman. Alabama played Kent State and North Texas, we played Lafayette and St. Francis. Both teams won their respective titles and nobody cares about those early games.

[DePereBisonFan]

Originally Posted by HandoEX
I wouldn't bet against UNI making the playoffs. They will be there.


They also could start 1-4... I wouldn't bet against that either.

Actually those statements aren't mutually exclusive. UNI will start 1-4, have their bye, and then go 6-0 after the bye to make the playoffs with a 7-4 record.

[bisonfan11]

I want a game ASAP as well. I don't care if we play some shitty supcake. Sometimes it happens, scheduling is a bitch and you always want great home games against good teams but just like the FBS, sometimes you play a cupcake to gaurantee a win and play a lot of underclassman. Alabama played Kent State and North Texas, we played Lafayette and St. Francis. Both teams won their respective titles and nobody cares about those early games.
Plus more often than not they are the easiest teams to schedule.

[HerdBot]

I want a game ASAP as well. I don't care if we play some shitty supcake. Sometimes it happens, scheduling is a bitch and you always want great home games against good teams but just like the FBS, sometimes you play a cupcake to gaurantee a win and play a lot of underclassman. Alabama played Kent State and North Texas, we played Lafayette and St. Francis. Both teams won their respective titles and nobody cares about those early games.

Agree. As long as its a D1 counter. A worthy opponent like SEMO would be great but dont miss out a D1 home game to land a bigger fish. Not having 6 home games would piss me off. Plus tailgating is needed.

[NorthernBison]

We just need to schedule one more home game. How hard can that be? We are the National Champs, I don't want to see this go like it did in '10 when for the longest time we had only 10 games scheduled until at the last moment we scheduled Morgan St. For this to happen again would make a mockery out of our football program.

How "hard" it is depends on how big of a check Gene wants to write.

It will be IMPOSSIBLE to schedule any uppper tier FCS program without a home and home. That means a return game that almost guarantees a 5 home game schedule in the future. It's also usually quite difficult to negotiate who gets the initial home date. We have no 'power" in those discussions. It's all dependent on luck and whose schedule fits. Usually neither.

There aren't that many opponents out there with an open date who fit the profile of who we want to schedule. BTw, it will undoubtedly be a pretty crappy team that we pay to come to the Fargodome to fill our schedule.

[bisonfan11]

How "hard" it is depends on how big of a check Gene wants to write.

It will be IMPOSSIBLE to schedule any uppper tier FCS program without a home and home. That means a return game that almost guarantees a 5 home game schedule in the future. It's also usually quite difficult to negotiate who gets the initial home date. We have no 'power" in those discussions. It's all dependent on luck and whose schedule fits. Usually neither.

There aren't that many opponents out there with an open date who fit the profile of who we want to schedule. BTw, it will undoubtedly be a pretty crappy team that we pay to come to the Fargodome to fill our schedule.
For us to only have a 10 game schedule makes NDSU look bad. Gene needs to fill the last date however he can as long as it is a DI only opponent. We are better than a 10 game schedule.

[NorthernBison]

For us to only have a 10 game schedule makes NDSU look bad. Gene needs to fill the last date however he can as long as it is a DI only opponent. We are better than a 10 game schedule.

Gene will fill it. It's just not that easy and often gets down to the end because there aren't that many options.

[MarkyMark]

Gene will fill it. It's just not that easy and often gets down to the end because there aren't that many options.

Agreed. My guess is they are negotiating with a couple different teams right now. I checked one time several weeks ago and found Maine had an open date for the 15th. I can't seem to find their 2012 schedule now.

[JSUBison]

How "hard" it is depends on how big of a check Gene wants to write.

It will be IMPOSSIBLE to schedule any uppper tier FCS program without a home and home. That means a return game that almost guarantees a 5 home game schedule in the future. It's also usually quite difficult to negotiate who gets the initial home date. We have no 'power" in those discussions. It's all dependent on luck and whose schedule fits. Usually neither.

There aren't that many opponents out there with an open date who fit the profile of who we want to schedule. BTw, it will undoubtedly be a pretty crappy team that we pay to come to the Fargodome to fill our schedule.

I don't remember what year NDSU is scheduled to play away at Montana as part of the home/home, but I wouldn't mind seeing the FBS game not scheduled that year. I really don't think playing a FBS game every year is necessary.

[GRAFTONBISON]

Anybody know which years they will be allowed to schedule 12 games? I know Gene and Coach Bohl have implied they most likely won't do that, but was just curious.

[EndZoneQB]

Anybody know which years they will be allowed to schedule 12 games? I know Gene and Coach Bohl have implied they most likely won't do that, but was just curious.

Pretty sure it's this year.

[Hambone]

Anybody know which years they will be allowed to schedule 12 games? I know Gene and Coach Bohl have implied they most likely won't do that, but was just curious.

I Believe that 2013 and 2014 are the next 12 game schedules. The next one after that might not be til 2017 or 2018.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I Believe that 2013 and 2014 are the next 12 game schedules. The next one after that might not be til 2017 or 2018.

Don't you guys already have 7 home games and 4 away games in 13 with 2 open dates.

[Hambone]

Don't you guys already have 7 home games and 4 away games in 13 with 2 open dates.

As of right now, yes. Would be perfect to try to get a good home/home started with someone with 2013 being the away.

As it relates to NDSU, apparently Central Arkansas is going to be announcing their final game soon, with the date being 9/15. Wonder the chances that it's NDSU?

[SamsRams]

As of right now, yes. Would be perfect to try to get a good home/home started with someone with 2013 being the away.

As it relates to NDSU, apparently Central Arkansas is going to be announcing their final game soon, with the date being 9/15. Wonder the chances that it's NDSU?

My dream home and home with a team that has an open date right now would be Wofford!!

[SomeBeach]

Central Arkansas would be a nice fill. Last year, 6-1 in Southland Conference (losing only to League (NOT NATIONAL) Champions SHSU) and running up a nice 7 game win streak. They did get spanked by our friends from BS Montanta (41-14)... but we've had some great games with Southland competition (Northwestern State, SF Austin, Nicholls State)...

[Twentysix]

My dream home and home with a team that has an open date right now would be Wofford!!

I heard they give you one free touchdown when you are the kicking team.

[HerdBot]

As of right now, yes. Would be perfect to try to get a good home/home started with someone with 2013 being the away.

As it relates to NDSU, apparently Central Arkansas is going to be announcing their final game soon, with the date being 9/15. Wonder the chances that it's NDSU?

Central Arkansas plays Sam Houston on the 22nd at home - so that could go some good marketing and motivation for a team to play the National Champion teams back to back - one at home.

[HerdBot]

I don't remember what year NDSU is scheduled to play away at Montana as part of the home/home, but I wouldn't mind seeing the FBS game not scheduled that year. I really don't think playing a FBS game every year is necessary.

Absolutely agree. Especially if we can keep selling out teh dome. Right now we could sell out vs Wagner.

[Strommer10]

I heard they give you one free touchdown when you are the kicking team.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Is that play still #1 in the SC Not Top Ten? I don't think that player will ever live that down.

[SamsRams]

Central Arkansas plays Sam Houston on the 22nd at home - so that could go some good marketing and motivation for a team to play the National Champion teams back to back - one at home.

I dont see UCA happening. They are a playoff caliber team and are not going to start on the round their first 3 games and then first home game be vs SHSU.

The more I look at the schedules, the more I have to believe Idaho State is the most logical choice. They have the 15th and 22nd open (same weekend as NDSU) and the 8th they play Black Hills at home and 29th they play SacSt at home. I am sure they are playing the waiting game to see who makes them the best offer because there are plenty of teams looking for home games right now.
Honorable Mentions go to:
Duquesne (22nd open 15th and 29th at home)
Tenn Tech (22nd open but plays at Oregon week before)
Gardner-Webb(22nd and 29th open, needs 2 games, and plays at home the 15th)


If they cant get one of these 4, then it is going to be a non scholarship school.

[HerdBot]

I dont see UCA happening. They are a playoff caliber team and are not going to start on the round their first 3 games and then first home game be vs SHSU.

The more I look at the schedules, the more I have to believe Idaho State is the most logical choice. They have the 15th and 22nd open (same weekend as NDSU) and the 8th they play Black Hills at home and 29th they play SacSt at home. I am sure they are playing the waiting game to see who makes them the best offer because there are plenty of teams looking for home games right now.
Honorable Mentions go to:
Duquesne (22nd open 15th and 29th at home)
Tenn Tech (22nd open but plays at Oregon week before)
Gardner-Webb(22nd and 29th open, needs 2 games, and plays at home the 15th)


If they cant get one of these 4, then it is going to be a non scholarship school.

That makes sense. Looking at past schedules they basically never have more than 5 home game's. One year they started off 3 on the road including Oklahoma and Arizona State so they are used to playing tough competition for money payouts. It would beat a non scholarship team but would be a counter. Good conference. Lets do it

[Bison03]

I just want any of those options at home. A non scholarship school coming to Fargo would by not ideal but still better than a road game. There is zero chance a non-DI team is on the schedule so I hope Gene can make it happen. I don't care what other fan bases would say about scheduling a non-scholarship team. We play in the toughest conference in the country so it is ok to play some wramups. Everyone else does. If our friends up north criticize it, we just need to point them to their previous years NAIA/DII schedule.

[THEsocalledfan]

I just want any of those options at home. A non scholarship school coming to Fargo would by not ideal but still better than a road game. There is zero chance a non-DI team is on the schedule so I hope Gene can make it happen. I don't care what other fan bases would say about scheduling a non-scholarship team. We play in the toughest conference in the country so it is ok to play some wramups. Everyone else does. If our friends up north criticize it, we just need to point them to their previous years NAIA/DII schedule.

Come on, I miss their games with Crookston! They were a real test for the Trucks.

[SDbison]

If going on the road..........play a FBS team. Bison can likely give a close game to anybody but the top 20 FBS teams. Bison would be more motivated for an FBS game than traveling to some small FCS team location where the Bison are going to be the target for an upset. The more I look at this......if an away game is the only option then it should be an FBS game. I really don't believe there is more risk for injury when playing an FBS team and I doubt the players feel that way. If a team like Wagner can come to the dome so be it, much as it does nothing to develop the players or coaching.

[HerdBot]

If going on the road..........play a FBS team. Bison can likely give a close game to anybody but the top 20 FBS teams. Bison would be more motivated for an FBS game than traveling to some small FCS team location where the Bison are going to be the target for an upset. The more I look at this......if an away game is the only option then it should be an FBS game. I really don't believe there is more risk for injury when playing an FBS team and I doubt the players feel that way. If a team like Wagner can come to the dome so be it, much as it does nothing to develop the players or coaching.

I agree on the road trips against FCS opponents. Not a big fan. If we travel to say Montana and lose, which is very possible, it hurts us. If we go to Oklahoma and lose, it is expected. I think its OK to do a home and home once in a while. The Montana game at home will be awesome but the road game will be tough.

The cupcake game kind of helps. 1) its a counter and as weve learned, 7 wins can be very tough. A cupcake is big for backups. Esleys only playing time happened against Saint Francis.

The BIG benefit is getting in the playoffs and having more home playoff games. To me that makes a Wagner win bigger than a Montana loss. And I NEED 6 home games to tailgate at! Odds are I wont make Colorado State much less Oklahoma!

Also were Champions so I think the exposure part may not be as needed as in the past. Besides future games against Colorado State, KSU, Iowa, and Iowa State will help the cause. I think the Georgia Southern home game on ESPNU was big

[Bison03]

An FCS road game would insure a better chance of a W than an FBS road game. That's all that matters; winning. That is why now Gene is hesitant to play 2 FBS games in one year. During transition it make sense but the value of at minimum 7 wins to potentially make the playoffs and 9,10,or 11 wins to get a better seed and host more playoff games is a bigger deal.

[bri-dog]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Is that play still #1 in the SC Not Top Ten? I don't think that player will ever live that down.

As of last Friday, yes -- still "Worst of the Worst" (8 or 9 time champ so far)...

[MNLonghorn10]

can we schedule oklahoma yet?

lets go kick their ass. ou sucks, and bob stoops kicks puppies.

landry jones aint worth a shit without broyles. and kenny stills is a fuckhead

[bisonmike2]

can we schedule oklahoma yet?

lets go kick their ass. ou sucks, and bob stoops kicks puppies.

landry jones aint worth a shit without broyles. and kenny stills is a fuckhead

Yeah but OU is pretty good at the beginning of the year. I'd feel pretty good if we played them later in the year, they're always good for a late week choke job that blows their BCS championship hopes.

[344Johnson]

can we schedule oklahoma yet?

lets go kick their ass. ou sucks, and bob stoops kicks puppies.

landry jones aint worth a shit without broyles. and kenny stills is a fuckhead

Tell me how you really feel.

[MNLonghorn10]

Tell me how you really feel.
look, ou is one of the most piece of shit programs in the country. they are one of the leaders in major violations among all universities. they are assholes, and suck at everything. do your remember when ndsu beat them in softball at their field? because ou sucks and so does everybody associated with them.

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/808/789/72911921_display_image.jpg?1300989587
http://buildahead.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/barry.jpg
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2010/08/14/2002470705.jpg

is just a small sample. but seriously, bob stoops is a goiter having son of a bitch.

[bisonmike2]

look, ou is one of the most piece of shit programs in the country. they are one of the leaders in major violations among all universities. they are assholes, and suck at everything. do your remember when ndsu beat them in softball at their field? because ou sucks and so does everybody associated with them.

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/808/789/72911921_display_image.jpg?1300989587
http://buildahead.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/barry.jpg
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2010/08/14/2002470705.jpg

is just a small sample. but seriously, bob stoops is a goiter having son of a bitch.

So I guess your not a fan?

[BadlandsBison]

So I guess your not a fan?

I think he really likes A&M?

[344Johnson]

so MN, you were pretty pissed off when Bo Jackson rocked the Boz?

[aces1180]

so MN, you were pretty pissed off when Bo Jackson rocked the Boz?

He was probably like 3 or 4...I doubt it, lol.

[EndZoneQB]

It's 1:28pm and OU still sucks.

[PattyBison]

Per Ojuri's Twitter, there will be a game on 9/22. Doesn't know who yet.

http://twitter.com/#!/samojuri22/status/169481089826557952

[NDSUstudent]

Possible #NDSU opponents for September 22nd: Tennessee Tech, Idaho State, Bryant, Butler, Campbell, Valpo and Duquense

http://twitter.com/#!/DomIzzoWDAY/status/169472713096839168

[Fightin' Bison]

Possible #NDSU opponents for September 22nd: Tennessee Tech, Idaho State, Bryant, Butler, Campbell, Valpo and Duquense

http://twitter.com/#!/DomIzzoWDAY/status/169472713096839168
Yawn. What could have been.

[roadwarrior]

Great news to have six home games. For those of you that wanted to play FSU or OU, that would be fine with me if we hadn't already had CSU on the schedule. It's all about setting the schedule for the best possible shot at the playoffs.

[Bisondan]

Possible #NDSU opponents for September 22nd: Tennessee Tech, Idaho State, Bryant, Butler, Campbell, Valpo and Duquense

http://twitter.com/#!/DomIzzoWDAY/status/169472713096839168

Very disappointing.

Was looking forward to upsetting a top ten team nationally and proving SDBison right that the top of the FCS and the top of the FBS is not nearly as far apart as many on this board think.

[Bison03]

What if it's a road game?

[PattyBison]

Right.... Not sure how we have gotten to home game. Also, in a different tweet, Izzo said he was only listing FCS schools. I think all that's new is that Ojuri says they now have a game on 9/22.

[NDSU92]

I highly doubt we'd be traveling to any of the teams that Izzo listed, but Izzo may have also gotten that list from BV so like you said it could mean absolutely nothing

[SamsRams]

I highly doubt we'd be traveling to any of the teams that Izzo listed, but Izzo may have also gotten that list from BV so like you said it could mean absolutely nothing

Yes lets be rational people, this list is for a home game. If it were a road game the list would be completely different!

I listed the potential opponents for an FCS home game on the 4th

9/22 Idaho State, Gardner-Webb, TN Tech, SE Missouri St, Duquense, Bryant, Florida A&M, Hampton, NC A&&T

I didnt get Valpo, Campbell or Butler as I didnt list the Pioneer leagues teams since I wasnt sure how updated the site was. Plus these 3 along with Florida A&M, Hampton and NC A&T are all non scholarship schools. Add in SEMU is rumored to be hosting Tenn Tech the 22nd and Duquesne is reported to have a game scheduled with Bryant on the 22nd (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/sns-tsn-agn-2012-bryant-20120213,0,442544.story) and you are left with 2 of the 4 teams I posted yesterday before it was "confirmed" on a tweet.




The more I look at the schedules, the more I have to believe Idaho State is the most logical choice. They have the 15th and 22nd open (same weekend as NDSU) and the 8th they play Black Hills at home and 29th they play SacSt at home. I am sure they are playing the waiting game to see who makes them the best offer because there are plenty of teams looking for home games right now.
Honorable Mentions go to:
Duquesne (22nd open 15th and 29th at home)
Tenn Tech (22nd open but plays at Oregon week before)
Gardner-Webb(22nd and 29th open, needs 2 games, and plays at home the 15th)


Interesting to see Gardner-Webb not in the mix as they are only at 9 games, but they also do not have an FBS on schedule so I am sure they can make better money elsewhere. So that leaves NDSU with ONE scholarship team available for a game the 22nd.


Bottom dweller Idaho State who went 2-9 last year beating Northern CO and Western St..............WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE


Only other last ditch option is to move Robert Morris to the 22nd and get Sacred Heart or.........................drumroll please..........................sam houston state

[CaBisonFan]

Whatever gets us ready for the trip to UNI is what I want.

I would love to see us play someone like OU or FSU...but maybe having 2 trips to fbs schools in September isn't good.

[SamsRams]

I guess one other option would be to call in one of the favors USD owes NDSU for letting them in their league and moving that game to the 15th. Leave the 22nd open and then for Oct 20th there is again Sacred Heart, Murray St, Austin Peay or Southeastern Louisiana.

[JSUBison]

Possible #NDSU opponents for September 22nd: Tennessee Tech, Idaho State, Bryant, Butler, Campbell, Valpo and Duquense

http://twitter.com/#!/DomIzzoWDAY/status/169472713096839168

Bryant is off the table it looks like:
http://bryantbulldogs.com/sports/fball/2012-13/schedule

[SamsRams]

Bryant is off the table it looks like:
http://bryantbulldogs.com/sports/fball/2012-13/schedule

So my link 3 posts above yours wasnt good enough?

How do I log onto ESPN3??

[IzzyFlexion]

Yes lets be rational people, this list is for a home game. If it were a road game the list would be completely different!

I listed the potential opponents for an FCS home game on the 4th

9/22 Idaho State, Gardner-Webb, TN Tech, SE Missouri St, Duquense, Bryant, Florida A&M, Hampton, NC A&&T



Home fo sho if it's vs Valpo.
You guys think CAS is bush league?? my, oh my.

Not you CAS. The other CAS. You know.....the one aka Splinter Memorial Stadium.

[aces1180]

Yes lets be rational people, this list is for a home game. If it were a road game the list would be completely different!

I listed the potential opponents for an FCS home game on the 4th

9/22 Idaho State, Gardner-Webb, TN Tech, SE Missouri St, Duquense, Bryant, Florida A&M, Hampton, NC A&&T

I didnt get Valpo, Campbell or Butler as I didnt list the Pioneer leagues teams since I wasnt sure how updated the site was. Plus these 3 along with Florida A&M, Hampton and NC A&T are all non scholarship schools. Add in SEMU is rumored to be hosting Tenn Tech the 22nd and Duquesne is reported to have a game scheduled with Bryant on the 22nd (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/sns-tsn-agn-2012-bryant-20120213,0,442544.story) and you are left with 2 of the 4 teams I posted yesterday before it was "confirmed" on a tweet.




Interesting to see Gardner-Webb not in the mix as they are only at 9 games, but they also do not have an FBS on schedule so I am sure they can make better money elsewhere. So that leaves NDSU with ONE scholarship team available for a game the 22nd.


Bottom dweller Idaho State who went 2-9 last year beating Northern CO and Western St..............WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE


Only other last ditch option is to move Robert Morris to the 22nd and get Sacred Heart or.........................drumroll please..........................sam houston state

At least if we play ISU, certain UND fans can't accuse us of scheduling a cup cake, considering it is one of their new conference rivals. ;)

[Bison03]

At least if we play ISU, certain UND fans can't accuse us of scheduling a cup cake, considering it is one of their new conference rivals. ;)

I refuse to take crap about scheduling a cupcake for a fanbase who had a football team play 3 NAIA teams last year. We had to cupcakes to start our season and I think that ended pretty well at season's end.

[344Johnson]

drumroll please..........................sam houston state

Make it happen.

[TheBisonator]

I wouldn't mind seeing an OVC or low Big Sky team at the Dome (Tenn. Tech, Idaho State)

[NDSUstudent]

Oklahoma will play Florida A&M so you can cross them off the list.

[bisontown]

Oklahoma will play Florida A&M so you can cross them off the list.

Shoot, would have loved to play OU, am still hoping for FSU. Why are we so concerned with getting to 7 wins? We will get there! If we have to squeak into the playoffs like that, we will be traveling the whole way anyways. I would be excited to see all the hype and publicity we would get if we knocked off one of the big boys! Also use this as a measuring tool of where we are in regards to the top 20 in FBS. Yea beating the Gophs, KU, CSU, CMU, etc. is great, but lets step it up a notch!

[MNLonghorn10]

well that woulda been fun while it lasted. cant wait to see tennessee tech!

[Ginsbach]

Kramer should have the Bengals on an upswing, but I doubt he'll be able to have much of an impact by the beginning of next year. On another note, he's a highly entertaining coach - during the season local television interviews him and airs it after the Sunday night NFL game. Most interesting thing about Kramer? He wants his next QB to also be the punter. He doesn't want to "waste" a scholarship on a punter and expects the starting quarterback to have that responsibility. I kid you not.

I really hope ISU gets to come to the Dome. It would be fun to watch my undergraduate alma mater take on my graduate school. It's a shame no one here cares about football, though.

[SamsRams]

Oklahoma will play Florida A&M so you can cross them off the list.

Would love to see a link on this. Florida A&M plays Hampton the 15th and Delaware St the 22nd (http://www.championshipsubdivision.com/fcs-schedules/2012-fcs-football-schedules/mid-eastern-athletic-conference-2012-schedules/)

Nevermind, found it on my own http://newsok.com/oklahoma-football-sooners-to-open-season-at-utep-host-florida-am/article/3649223

[Hambone]

Would love to see a link on this. Florida A&M plays Hampton the 15th and Delaware St the 22nd (http://www.championshipsubdivision.com/fcs-schedules/2012-fcs-football-schedules/mid-eastern-athletic-conference-2012-schedules/)

The game will be scheduled for 9/8.

http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-12/big-12/2012-oklahoma-sooners-football-schedule.php

[SamsRams]

nice site Hambone............has it even been discussed that Nebraska is looking for a game the 22nd??

[56BISON73]

nice site Hambone............has it even been discussed that Nebraska is looking for a game the 22nd??

GREAT. We can play OK on the 15th and NE on the 22cnd!!!!!!

[SamsRams]

GREAT. We can play OK on the 15th and NE on the 22cnd!!!!!!

Haha unfortunately OK schedule is full now. they could however get nebraska the 15th and OK St (aka Mack Browns pimp) the 22nd

[56BISON73]

Haha unfortunately OK schedule is full now. they could however get nebraska the 15th and OK St (aka Mack Browns pimp) the 22nd

WTF? Bunch of chicken shits. They were obviously afraid to come to Fargo.:rofl:

[tjbison]

WTF? Bunch of chicken shits. They were obviously afraid to come to Fargo.:rofl:

Well of course, they wouldn't want to be embarrassed on statewide NBC.......

[Twentysix]

Well of course, they wouldn't want to be embarrassed on statewide NBC.......

The mandan bismarck rivalry game was moved to saturday for a special statewide NBC broadcast.

NDSU vs OU will be broadcast on This-Tv.

[EndZoneQB]

The mandan bismarck rivalry game was moved to saturday for a special statewide NBC broadcast.

NDSU vs OU will be broadcast on This-Tv.

LOL, embarrassing.

[HandoEX]

According to katstrapper on AGS, SHSU will play THREE true home games next season, one against a DII team plus Baylor and Texas A&M on the road. Yikes!

9/8 - Incarnate Word (DII) - Bowers

9/15 - Baylor (Big 12) - Waco

9/22 - Central Arkansas - Conway, AR

9/29 - Texas Southern - Houston Dynamo Stadium

10/6 - Stephen F. Austin - Houston Reliant Stadium*

10/13 - Nicholls - Thibodaux, LA

10/20 - McNeese State - Bowers

10/27 - Lamar - Beaumont

11/3 - Southeastern Louisiana - Bowers

11/10 - Northwestern State - Natchitoches, LA

11/17 - Texas A&M (SEC) - College Station, Tx

[JSUBison]

According to katstrapper on AGS, SHSU will play THREE true home games next season, one against a DII team plus Baylor and Texas A&M on the road. Yikes!

9/8 - Incarnate Word (DII) - Bowers

9/15 - Baylor (Big 12) - Waco

9/22 - Central Arkansas - Conway, AR

9/29 - Texas Southern - Houston Dynamo Stadium

10/6 - Stephen F. Austin - Houston Reliant Stadium*

10/13 - Nicholls - Thibodaux, LA

10/20 - McNeese State - Bowers

10/27 - Lamar - Beaumont

11/3 - Southeastern Louisiana - Bowers

11/10 - Northwestern State - Natchitoches, LA

11/17 - Texas A&M (SEC) - College Station, Tx

Ahhh, the EWU mode to scheduling post title game season.

[HerdBot]

According to katstrapper on AGS, SHSU will play THREE true home games next season, one against a DII team plus Baylor and Texas A&M on the road. Yikes!


9/8 - Incarnate Word (DII) - Bowers

9/15 - Baylor (Big 12) - Waco

9/22 - Central Arkansas - Conway, AR

9/29 - Texas Southern - Houston Dynamo Stadium

10/6 - Stephen F. Austin - Houston Reliant Stadium*

10/13 - Nicholls - Thibodaux, LA

10/20 - McNeese State - Bowers

10/27 - Lamar - Beaumont

11/3 - Southeastern Louisiana - Bowers

11/10 - Northwestern State - Natchitoches, LA

11/17 - Texas A&M (SEC) - College Station, Tx

Wow that would suck

[GRAFTONBISON]

According to katstrapper on AGS, SHSU will play THREE true home games next season, one against a DII team plus Baylor and Texas A&M on the road. Yikes!

9/8 - Incarnate Word (DII) - Bowers

9/15 - Baylor (Big 12) - Waco

9/22 - Central Arkansas - Conway, AR

9/29 - Texas Southern - Houston Dynamo Stadium

10/6 - Stephen F. Austin - Houston Reliant Stadium*

10/13 - Nicholls - Thibodaux, LA

10/20 - McNeese State - Bowers

10/27 - Lamar - Beaumont

11/3 - Southeastern Louisiana - Bowers

11/10 - Northwestern State - Natchitoches, LA

11/17 - Texas A&M (SEC) - College Station, Tx


Thank you Gene, Coach Bohl, fellow Bison fans, and NDSU boosters. Thanks to all of you, we don't have to worry about a schedule like this:nod:

[BisoninNWMN]

What FCS schools have open dates to even potentially play us?

[Bison03]

According to katstrapper on AGS, SHSU will play THREE true home games next season, one against a DII team plus Baylor and Texas A&M on the road. Yikes!

9/8 - Incarnate Word (DII) - Bowers

9/15 - Baylor (Big 12) - Waco

9/22 - Central Arkansas - Conway, AR

9/29 - Texas Southern - Houston Dynamo Stadium

10/6 - Stephen F. Austin - Houston Reliant Stadium*

10/13 - Nicholls - Thibodaux, LA

10/20 - McNeese State - Bowers

10/27 - Lamar - Beaumont

11/3 - Southeastern Louisiana - Bowers

11/10 - Northwestern State - Natchitoches, LA

11/17 - Texas A&M (SEC) - College Station, Tx

Is that UND and their new name?

[mhyer63]

Thank you Gene, Coach Bohl, fellow Bison fans, and NDSU boosters. Thanks to all of you, we don't have to worry about a schedule like this:nod:

Why would we be worried about going 9-2 with two FBS schools on the schedule.

[GRAFTONBISON]

Why would we be worried about going 9-2 with two FBS schools on the schedule.


Most of us want more than 3 home games.:facepalm:

[CAS4127]

Why would we be worried about going 9-2 with two FBS schools on the schedule.

We would not be worried AFTER having gone 9-2 in the regular season with two FBS games. The worry comes before and during the regular season that we won't go 9-2. I think you understand that!!

[Bison03]

We would not be worried AFTER having gone 9-2 in the regular season with two FBS games. The worry comes before and during the regular season that we won't go 9-2. I think you understand that!!

Nonsense! If I want the Bison to go undefeated next year then you bet they damn well better!!

[HerdBot]

The easiest route to the playoffs is to schedule zero FBS games and 3 winnable non conference games at home. Win all and we only need to go. 500 in conference play to gain an at large. A win over a qualifier is worth as much as a loss to a FBS team. And with a tough conference schedule, rpi will alwaya be higher than most teams. Plus 7 home games would be awesome

[TheBisonator]

The easiest route to the playoffs is to schedule zero FBS games and 3 winnable non conference games at home. Win all and we only need to go. 500 in conference play to gain an at large. A win over a qualifier is worth as much as a loss to a FBS team. And with a tough conference schedule, rpi will alwaya be higher than most teams. Plus 7 home games would be awesome

Oh goody... Sacred Heart, Marist and Valparaiso, exciting.....

[Twentysix]

The easiest route to the playoffs is to schedule zero FBS games and 3 winnable non conference games at home. Win all and we only need to go. 500 in conference play to gain an at large. A win over a qualifier is worth as much as a loss to a FBS team. And with a tough conference schedule, rpi will alwaya be higher than most teams. Plus 7 home games would be awesome

Illinois state did everything you suggest here, this last season. And they did not make the playoffs.

11 FCS games, they even went 5-3 in conference.

[Bisonwinagn]

The easiest route to the playoffs is to schedule zero FBS games and 3 winnable non conference games at home. Win all and we only need to go. 500 in conference play to gain an at large. A win over a qualifier is worth as much as a loss to a FBS team. And with a tough conference schedule, rpi will alwaya be higher than most teams. Plus 7 home games would be awesome

Funny most people were ripping Montana for scheduling like this the past 20 years and now we want to be like them. The regular season would be extremely boring playing this type of schedule even if it makes sense for making the playoff's. Best schedule is one FBS, Home and away with an FCS team from major conference, and winnable game at home. If you can't beat the good teams then you don't deserve to be in the playoff's anyway.

[56BISON73]

Funny most people were ripping Montana for scheduling like this the past 20 years and now we want to be like them. The regular season would be extremely boring playing this type of schedule even if it makes sense for making the playoff's. Best schedule is one FBS, Home and away with an FCS team from major conference, and winnable game at home. If you can't beat the good teams then you don't deserve to be in the playoff's anyway.


Well said!!!!!!!

[HerdBot]

Funny most people were ripping Montana for scheduling like this the past 20 years and now we want to be like them. The regular season would be extremely boring playing this type of schedule even if it makes sense for making the playoff's. Best schedule is one FBS, Home and away with an FCS team from major conference, and winnable game at home. If you can't beat the good teams then you don't deserve to be in the playoff's anyway.
I never said I favored it and I nevwr ripped Montana. I want home games.Any game that involves tailgating is not boring and I dont travel to most FBS venues. Too far. I think Montana knows what they are doing since the made the playoffs something like 12 out of 14 years. The boring games lead to playoff games.

[HandoEX]

Who wants one less home games every other year? I would much rather have six home games every year. Call me a selfish fan.

[HerdBot]

Illinois state did everything you suggest here, this last season. And they did not make the playoffs.

11 FCS games, they even went 5-3 in conference.

Had they lost an FBS game they would have had 6 wins and nobody in history has gotten in with 6 wins. With thw expanded playoff field they would have gotten in

[jarhead]

Of SHSU's away games 3 (Houston twice & College Station) are 50 miles from Huntsville and Waco, Beaumont and Natchitoches are within 150 miles of Huntsville. Only
Thibodaux is a real road game.

[Twentysix]

Had they lost an FBS game they would have had 6 wins and nobody in history has gotten in with 6 wins. With thw expanded playoff field they would have gotten in

Perhaps they would have played an FBS game in place of EIU.

They would still be 7-4.

[HerdBot]

Perhaps they would have played an FBS game in place of EIU.

They would still be 7-4.

Or if they had the resources, a home win over a cupcake FCS team would have ensured a playoff spot instead of traveling to a good FCS team.

Thw whole point is to win your 3 non conference games

[EndZoneQB]

Of SHSU's away games 3 (Houston twice & College Station) are 50 miles from Huntsville and Waco, Beaumont and Natchitoches are within 150 miles of Huntsville. Only
Thibodaux is a real road game.

I wish it was like that up here...that sounds like my kind of season.

And agreed Hando, I love home games. Road games are a great time, don't get me wrong, but I'd rather be at home.

[HerdBot]

I wish it was like that up here...that sounds like my kind of season.

And agreed Hando, I love home games. Road games are a great time, don't get me wrong, but I'd rather be at home.

Home games = awesome

I love to travel to 2 road games every year. Last year it was Minnesota and SDSU. This year it will be Vermilion and Northern Iowa. Anything beyond 2 road games requires too much planning and pisses off the wife. I would rather watch on TV

6 home games takes little prep and little planning. 9 home games is incredible. Thats more than the NFL regular season

I would prefer 7 home games plus 3 in the playoffs

[MNLonghorn10]

count me in as away games are way more fun than home games.

the only plus side for home games i like more, is that its a 15 minute jaunt and im home.

[CAS4127]

count me in as away games are way more fun than home games.

the only plus side for home games i like more, is that its a 15 minute jaunt and im home.

Sorry, but the Feds are considering a ban on vehicle GPS's. How u manage to get home?! Taxi anyone??!!

[SamsRams]

Who wants one less home games every other year? I would much rather have six home games every year. Call me a selfish fan.

Not crazy at all......still agree if that 6th game is Bemidji State?

[Twentysix]

Not crazy at all......still agree if that 6th game is Bemidji State?

Nope, I would rather travel to a BCS power and get our asses beat(ofc this wont happen) then stay at home for a D2 game.

[CaBisonFan]

Who wants one less home games every other year? I would much rather have six home games every year. Call me a selfish fan.

I agree Hando. The scale needs to tip toward having games at home. There are many reasons...with most of them being too obvious to write about.

One fbs game is very cool. I think it would be a mistake to schedule...for example...Florida State & Colorado State in the same year...both on the road.

But no one seems to care about my idea of playing teams like Mayville, Concordia, UND, or Valley City.

[56BISON73]

Who wants one less home games every other year? I would much rather have six home games every year. Call me a selfish fan.

6 at home is perfect. Many of the big schools get 7 at home. When you are the big dog you can dictate where your OOC are played(at home). The only thing that comes in to question is how much money you are going to pay and what will the quality of the competition be.

[Twentysix]

6 at home is perfect. Many of the big schools get 7 at home. When you are the big dog you can dictate where your OOC are played(at home). The only thing that comes in to question is how much money you are going to pay and what will the quality of the competition be.

I would bet 6 DI home games is the best in the FCS (or tied for the best)

[mhyer63]

6 at home is perfect. Many of the big schools get 7 at home. When you are the big dog you can dictate where your OOC are played(at home). The only thing that comes in to question is how much money you are going to pay and what will the quality of the competition be.

Well that sounds great to me, but how many if any teams are beating down the door to come play us in the Dome. If we get some bottom of the barrel team where is the excitement and competition in playing them, might have to if no one takes us up on an offer soon. Or else we will end up playing another FBS school. Who would have thought that winning a NC would present this kind of problem.

[HerdBot]

Not crazy at all......still agree if that 6th game is Bemidji State?

That would be a big no. Now if Bemidji State was FCS I would give an unenthuisiastic yes.

[aces1180]

That would be a big no. Now if Bemidji State was FCS I would give an unenthuisiastic yes.

I'd be happy only if they played at Chet Anderson Stadium...It would be nice not to have to travel for a Bison game once!*

*I could live in Fargo again if I chose to, but I like Bemidji much better.

[HerdBot]

I would bet 6 DI home games is the best in the FCS (or tied for the best)

The Who have 7 in 2013... assuming they dont get kicked out of the conference.
http://www.fightingsioux.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=58644&SPID=6399&DB_OEM_ID=13500&Q_SEASON=2013
Next year 5 FCS plus the mimes of sd

[Hambone]

Solution - move the Bob Morris game to 9/22, have UND buy out the Mines game and have UND/NDSU in Fargo on 9/1. Problem solved.... :hide:

Should this be purple??

[DePereBisonFan]

Well that sounds great to me, but how many if any teams are beating down the door to come play us in the Dome. If we get some bottom of the barrel team where is the excitement and competition in playing them, might have to if no one takes us up on an offer soon. Or else we will end up playing another FBS school. Who would have thought that winning a NC would present this kind of problem.

I don't think this is necessarily an issue of winning the national championship. I'm pretty sure not every team waits until the year of to plan their final game schedule. It's ok to plan the schedule more in advance. :hide:

[EndZoneQB]

I don't think this is necessarily an issue of winning the national championship. I'm pretty sure not every team waits until the year of to plan their final game schedule. It's ok to plan the schedule more in advance. :hide:

Uh, no. Taylor has said at least 4 schools said "no way" to coming here to play.

[56BISON73]

Well that sounds great to me, but how many if any teams are beating down the door to come play us in the Dome. If we get some bottom of the barrel team where is the excitement and competition in playing them, might have to if no one takes us up on an offer soon. Or else we will end up playing another FBS school. Who would have thought that winning a NC would present this kind of problem.

If you remember correctly we have had a difficult time getting teams to Fargo for the last 6 years. We have never known our full schedule a year in advance for some time now. It has nothing to do with winning a N/C . It has more to do with scheduling philosophy. IMO

[56BISON73]

The question is why they said "no way"?

[Twentysix]

The question is why they said "no way"?

Cause they are looking for home games no doubt.

[mhyer63]

If you remember correctly we have had a difficult time getting teams to Fargo for the last 6 years. We have never known our full schedule a year in advance for some time now. It has nothing to do with winning a N/C . It has more to do with scheduling philosophy. IMO

I know what you mean. My point intended to say, that most people and teams, love the idea of trying to knock off the big guys and would love to have a chance to say they took out the #1 team and or the defending NC. So you would think there would have to be some teams out there just wanting to try to come up here for that reason alone (wanting to put a feather in their cap ). I know when I played sports I always wanted to show up the guy that was suppose to be better than me, and I know there are tons of others out there like that. Maybe what we need to do is stop playing FBS schools ( even though I love it ), and start doing a little more home-home with FCS schools to make sure we can do 6 at the Dome each year. For example, if we were not playing CSU this year we could have set up a home- home with someone last year and been set.

[CAS4127]

I know what you mean. My point intended to say, that most people and teams, love the idea of trying to knock off the big guys and would love to have a chance to say they took out the #1 team and or the defending NC. So you would think there would have to be some teams out there just wanting to try to come up here for that reason alone (wanting to put a feather in their cap ). I know when I played sports I always wanted to show up the guy that was suppose to be better than me, and I know there are tons of others out there like that. Maybe what we need to do is stop playing FBS schools ( even though I love it ), and start doing a little more home-home with FCS schools to make sure we can do 6 at the Dome each year. For example, if we were not playing CSU this year we could have set up a home- home with someone last year and been set.

I figured you for one of "those" guys!!:biggrin:

[duluthbison]

Solution - move the Bob Morris game to 9/22, have UND buy out the Mines game and have UND/NDSU in Fargo on 9/1. Problem solved.... :hide:

Should this be purple??

I would love to see that game! GET IT DONE PEOPLE!!!!

[BadlandsBison]

Solution - move the Bob Morris game to 9/22, have UND buy out the Mines game and have UND/NDSU in Fargo on 9/1. Problem solved.... :hide:

Should this be purple??

Only if you guys drop the nickname. And don't wear hockey jerseys to the football game :)

[344Johnson]

Only if you guys drop the nickname. And don't wear hockey jerseys to the football game :)

Dome security could tally the hockies jerseys as they enter the dome. My +/- would be at 250.

[mhyer63]

I figured you for one of "those" guys!!:biggrin:

Damn right, lol.

[SamsRams]

Wofford finalizes schedule...........http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/sns-tsn-agn-2012-games-wofford-20120216,0,7233045.story

So they are out and also it appears Pitt will host Gardner Webb on the 22nd. So NDSU is down to one FCS scholarship program with the 22nd open. Idaho State........

[Fightin' Bison]

Wofford finalizes schedule...........http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/sns-tsn-agn-2012-games-wofford-20120216,0,7233045.story

So they are out and also it appears Pitt will host Gardner Webb on the 22nd. So NDSU is down to one FCS scholarship program with the 22nd open. Idaho State........

Umpire rules it a balk. Back to the minor leagues.

[Ginsbach]

Wofford finalizes schedule...........http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/sns-tsn-agn-2012-games-wofford-20120216,0,7233045.story

So they are out and also it appears Pitt will host Gardner Webb on the 22nd. So NDSU is down to one FCS scholarship program with the 22nd open. Idaho State........

As I've said several times in this topics, the Bengals will be on an upswing this year. Well, aside from Kramer's whole QB/punter logic.

[X-Factor]

As I've said several times in this topics, the Bengals will be on an upswing this year. Well, aside from Kramer's whole QB/punter logic.

Regardless, i guarantee you lower half of the big sky.

[SDbison]

Would Idaho State come to Fargo? Let get this done Gene! If not put Florida State on the schedule.

[X-Factor]

Would Idaho State come to Fargo? Let get this done Gene! If not put Florida State on the schedule.

I doubt the Bison would travel to Pocatello, especially on the front end, so I think if it's Idaho state it will be at the dome! That would be a fun game.

[JSUBison]

I think Gene has done a great job in scheduling. If you look at comparable teams, our schedule appears to be loosely modeled after teams like App State, GSU, and Delaware. Only difference is, Gene hasn't thrown a DII team on there. NDSU brings in a counter. Granted it's not some uber team, but it better than a DII.

NDSU has to pay more to bring in a NEC or PL type team, versus what the eastern power teams pay for their FCS tomato can and DII teams, but I think it's the right thing to do. Also, those eastern teams have boatloads of FCS teams in the area to choose from. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fc/FCS_map_2011.png I think that shows even more what a good job the AD has done in terms of scheduling. Factor in the scheduling local FBS approach, and it really can't be beat.


Funny most people were ripping Montana for scheduling like this the past 20 years and now we want to be like them. The regular season would be extremely boring playing this type of schedule even if it makes sense for making the playoff's. Best schedule is one FBS, Home and away with an FCS team from major conference, and winnable game at home. If you can't beat the good teams then you don't deserve to be in the playoff's anyway.

The Griz scheduling DII's is what people were smacking on, don't think anyone in FCS put them down for anything but that. Griz had series with Cal Poly, Davis and SUU recently. Good scheduling IMHO.


Wofford finalizes schedule...........http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/sns-tsn-agn-2012-games-wofford-20120216,0,7233045.story

So they are out and also it appears Pitt will host Gardner Webb on the 22nd. So NDSU is down to one FCS scholarship program with the 22nd open. Idaho State........

Where you getting your list at? I'm getting my info from the Lehigh poster at AGS, and his website shows numerous SWAC, a few OVC, and a couple of MEAC teams available.

[Bisonwinagn]

I doubt the Bison would travel to Pocatello, especially on the front end, so I think if it's Idaho state it will be at the dome! That would be a fun game.

I think this is the perfect year to play the front end on the road since we should be good enough to win. Then play the return game at home in a few years...

[SamsRams]

Where you getting your list at? I'm getting my info from the Lehigh poster at AGS, and his website shows numerous SWAC, and a few OVC, and a couple of MEAC teams available. i dont even know why i try sometimes. So I say there is only one scholarship team available and then u list 3 conferences and only one is a scholarship conference and the third only has a few teams available that date but u dont list them or the site? Its evident u spend more time on ags and little here actually reading posts. The site i use has been posted in this thread numerous times....start on page 10.

U said OVC has a couple teams avail. Let me guess Southeast Missouri and Tenn Tech right?? Well tell me when those two play each other and u may solve one of your own wrong answers

Sorry for coming off grumpy. Just sucks when u put together the info people.wanna know and then those people ignore it

[JSUBison]

I didn't know about CS listing schedules. I had been using this site: http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/conf-scheds-2012

The schedule at CS is more complete than the one I had been using. Don't know why the one I had been looking at is lagging behind in adding game dates. Also the OVC, MEAC and SWAC are all scholarship conferences.