GDT: NDSU National Letter of Intent Day!!!!

[JustinTyem]

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! 2012 Football season is Beginning :biggrin::cheers::judges::rimshot::group::cool:!!! !

[Bison03]

For Bison fans, it never ends. Anyone going to the signing day party at the Hub?

[DjKyRo]

For Bison fans, it never ends. Anyone going to the signing day party at the Hub?

If Badlands is in, we need to celebrate the official start of the Joe Horvath Bandwagon. Badlands?

[SamsRams]

Shouldnt it be LOIT Letters of Intent Thread vs GDT?

Cant wait to talk about the suprises. This class is so nice on paper I aint even gonna care if a couple decommitt because I know the coaches will find players off the radar to plug in!!

[tcbison]

Coach Fuchs says:
Ok here are the NLI's that are in the office now. Brett Pierce Zack Johnson MJ Stumpf Andrew Smith Carey Woods

[Hambone]

Do you guys have a live blog to announce the signings as they come in?

[Bison Dan]

Do you guys have a live blog to announce the signings as they come in?
I don't think so.

[Hambone]

I don't think so.

That kind of sucks, especially considering the rabid fan base. It's fun to watch the names come in real time.

[aces1180]

Do you guys have a live blog to announce the signings as they come in?

That is ONE thing I am envious of at UND...Not sure why that isn't happening, but my guess is its a conscious decision to not participate in one.

[heffray]

That is ONE thing I am envious of at UND...Not sure why that isn't happening, but my guess is its a conscious decision to not participate in one.

whoa, whoa.... whoa. let's not get all crazy now...

[EmbdenBison]

That kind of sucks, especially considering the rabid fan base. It's fun to watch the names come in real time.

I don't know why but it seems NDSU likes to keep it somewhat guarded and showcase all of the signings at once atthe evening signing party sponsered by Teammakers. I don't know if that is the reason or not but I would rather see them do both.

[aces1180]

whoa, whoa.... whoa. let's not get all crazy now...

That's not being crazy...In the scheme of things, its really minor. There is nothing else I would trade. Except for teh crazy speed.

[silkamilkamonico]

I have heard they like to keep the integrity of the sinings by announcing them together and not individually, in hopes of curtaining any high hopes for any specific individual.

I actually like that it gives the notion of family as one instead of individually.

[KSBisonFan]

Congrats and welcome to all the new Bison! It's a big day in all these kids' lives and for our program. Thanks to all the coaches for making this a great class. Life is good in Bisonville today!

[BadlandsBison]

If Badlands is in, we need to celebrate the official start of the Joe Horvath Bandwagon. Badlands?

I asked the computer if I should go, the computer said yes.

[BisonTeacher]

That's not being crazy...In the scheme of things, its really minor. There is nothing else I would trade. Except for teh crazy speed.

Gophers have one going on their site too.

[BadlandsBison]

NDSU FOOTBALL NLI update #2 Sam Hahn Jack Plankers Landon Lechler

Via Fuchs' twitter account

[Bison"FANatic"]

Nice to see Desean Warren on there as there was some small questions over the past week floated around.

[HandoEX]

1. Brett Pierce
2. Zack Johnson
3. MJ Stumpf
4. Andrew Smith
5. Carey Woods
6. Sam Hahn
7. Jack Plankers
8. Landon Lechler

[Kermit]

Coach Fuchs says:
Ok here are the NLI's that are in the office now. Brett Pierce Zack Johnson MJ Stumpf Andrew Smith Carey Woods

That tweet was revised to include Desean Warren! I was worried about that one. We got him!

[Kermit]

Highlight videos are now being posted to the official North Dakota State Football Facebook page. Carey Woods and Brett Pierce are first up.

[HerdBot]

That tweet was revised to include Desean Warren! I was worried about that one. We got him!

I was concerned too. Cant blame a kid for trying to get a last second bcs offer

[steelbison]

That tweet was revised to include Desean Warren! I was worried about that one. We got him!


I agree Kermit!! I think Desean is one of the most physically gifted athletes we have ever signed!!!


What a great day to be a BISON!!!!

[roadwarrior]

They are starting to post the recruits names along with video highlights on facebook under the name "North Dakota State Football"

[Kermit]

1. Brett Pierce
2. Zack Johnson
3. MJ Stumpf
4. Andrew Smith
5. Carey Woods
6. Sam Hahn
7. Jack Plankers
8. Landon Lechler

Add Austin Farnlof, Bo Liekhus, Brett Pierce, Desean Warren, and Derek McGinnis.

[roadwarrior]

Hando, you have Pierce on the list twice.

[HandoEX]

1. Austin Farnlof, 6-2, 260, DL, Anthem (Boulder Creek), AZ
2. Sam Hahn, 6-6, 260, OL, De Witt (Tri County), NE
3. Zack Johnson, 6-5, 310 OL, Eagan (Eastview), MN
4. Landon Lechler, 6-7, 240, OL/DE/TE, Beach, ND
5. Bo Liekus, 6-0, 195, S, Bellevue (West), NE
6. Derek McGinnis, 6-3, 200, QB, Crete, NE
7. Brett Pierce, 6-6, 250, DL, Richfield (Holy Angels), MN
8. Jack Plankers, 6-7, 290, OL, Kindred, ND
9. Andy Smith, 6-0, 185, DB, Sioux Falls (Roosevelt), SD
10. M.J. Stumpf, 6-2, 195, ATH, Harvey, ND
11. DeSean Warren, 5-11, 150, WR, Overland Park, KS
12. Carey Woods, 6-0, 180, WR, Bemidji, MN

Good catch road! I deleted that post and revised this one.

[Kermit]

Hando, you have Pierce on the list twice.

My bad. 10 chars.

[GradBison]

Waiting on:

1) Chuks Ameachi
2) Justin Arp
3) Marcus Brantley
4) Jacob Davis
5) Deveon Dinwiddie
6) Demetrius "Dee" Gray

7) surprises?

[HerdBot]

McMakin to UNI ... per Panther Nation cant find a link. Normally I would be bummed out but we have 7 guys who are in the same category and not enough scholarships

[Bison4ever56]

Originally Posted by HandoEX

1. Brett Pierce
2. Zack Johnson
3. MJ Stumpf
4. Andrew Smith
5. Carey Woods
6. Sam Hahn
7. Jack Plankers
8. Landon Lechler

1. Brett Pierce
2. Zack Johnson
3. MJ Stumpf
4. Andrew Smith
5. Carey Woods
6. Sam Hahn
7. Jack Plankers
8. Landon Lechler
9. Austin Farnlof
10. Bo Liekhus
11. Desean Warren
12. Derek McGinnis.

[Mr. Burgundy]

McMakin to UNI ... per Panther Nation cant find a link. Normally I would be bummed out but we have 7 guys who are in the same category and not enough scholarships

Good get for them! Kid is a dude. Problem is....and we will never know.....all offers aren't always good. We may have been full by the time he decided. Doesn't matter, now we have to play him for 4 years. OUCH. UNI gets dudes.

[Kermit]

McMakin to UNI ... per Panther Nation cant find a link. Normally I would be bummed out but we have 7 guys who are in the same category and not enough scholarships

Could well be true...but there is nothing on Panther Nation as of now.

[KTF]

aren't the guys they are waiting on from the west coast area where they are a few hours behind us?

[HerdBot]

Good get for them! Kid is a dude. Problem is....and we will never know.....all offers aren't always good. We may have been full by the time he decided. Doesn't matter, now we have to play him for 4 years. OUCH. UNI gets dudes.

Our whole conference is doing well. SDSU has one hell of a trio of offensive lineman. UNI looks good as always. Even USD is getting in on the action. But i think our class is as good or better

[Kermit]

1. Brett Pierce
2. Zack Johnson
3. MJ Stumpf
4. Andrew Smith
5. Carey Woods
6. Sam Hahn
7. Jack Plankers
8. Landon Lechler
9. Austin Farnlof
10. Bo Liekhus
11. Desean Warren
12. Derek McGinnis.

Add Zach Riopelle per Coach Fuchs' tweet.

[HerdBot]

Could well be true...but there is nothing on Panther Nation as of now.

If you click their recruiting thread he was moved to commit and they added videos. Don't see a link but i don't want to look for one.

They got a DE we wanted badly last year too. His name escapes me. They will be good again

[stevdock]

From verbals only missing:

Ameachi, Arp, Brantley, Davis, Dinwiddie, and Gray.

[HerdBot]

From verbals only missing:

Ameachi, Arp, Brantley, Davis, Dinwiddie, and Gray.

4 of our 7 big time studs. Waiting sucks. :)

[DjKyRo]

1. Brett Pierce
2. Zack Johnson
3. MJ Stumpf
4. Andrew Smith
5. Carey Woods
6. Sam Hahn
7. Jack Plankers
8. Landon Lechler

My reaction:


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

[Kermit]

Waiting on:

1) Chuks Ameachi
2) Justin Arp
3) Marcus Brantley
4) Jacob Davis
5) Deveon Dinwiddie
6) Demetrius "Dee" Gray
7) Zach Riopelle

Riopelle is in. Arp may be a preferred walk-on, but I am not clear on that one. I am not sure that Dinwiddie's verbal was completely solid. Keeping my fingers crossed on him.

[GradBison]

Riopelle is in. Arp may be a preferred walk-on, but I am not clear on that one. I am not sure that Dinwiddie's verbal was completely solid. Keeping my fingers crossed on him.

Thanks Kermit.

Waiting on:

1) Chuks Ameachi
2) Justin Arp (possible walkon)
3) Marcus Brantley
4) Jacob Davis
5) Deveon Dinwiddie
6) Demetrius "Dee" Gray

[HandoEX]

1. Austin Farnlof, 6-2, 260, DL, Anthem (Boulder Creek), AZ
2. Sam Hahn, 6-6, 260, OL, De Witt (Tri County), NE
3. Zack Johnson, 6-5, 310 OL, Eagan (Eastview), MN
4. Landon Lechler, 6-7, 240, OL/DE/TE, Beach, ND
5. Bo Liekus, 6-0, 195, S, Bellevue (West), NE
6. Derek McGinnis, 6-3, 200, QB, Crete, NE
7. Brett Pierce, 6-6, 250, DL, Richfield (Holy Angels), MN
8. Jack Plankers, 6-7, 290, OL, Kindred, ND
9. Andy Smith, 6-0, 185, DB, Sioux Falls (Roosevelt), SD
10. M.J. Stumpf, 6-2, 195, ATH, Harvey, ND
11. DeSean Warren, 5-11, 150, WR, Overland Park, KS
12. Carey Woods, 6-0, 180, WR, Bemidji, MN
13. Zach Riopelle, 6-2, 215, LB, Warren-Alvarado-Oslo, MN

[SDbison]

Here is the anticipated list from the Bison Media Blog:
http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/201...class-of-2012/ (http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/2012/02/01/the-projected-class-of-2012/)

[DjKyRo]

Jacob Davis IN!

[HandoEX]

1. Austin Farnlof, 6-2, 260, DL, Anthem (Boulder Creek), AZ
2. Sam Hahn, 6-6, 260, OL, De Witt (Tri County), NE
3. Zack Johnson, 6-5, 310 OL, Eagan (Eastview), MN
4. Landon Lechler, 6-7, 240, OL/DE/TE, Beach, ND
5. Bo Liekus, 6-0, 195, S, Bellevue (West), NE
6. Derek McGinnis, 6-3, 200, QB, Crete, NE
7. Brett Pierce, 6-6, 250, DL, Richfield (Holy Angels), MN
8. Jack Plankers, 6-7, 290, OL, Kindred, ND
9. Andy Smith, 6-0, 185, DB, Sioux Falls (Roosevelt), SD
10. M.J. Stumpf, 6-2, 195, ATH, Harvey, ND
11. DeSean Warren, 5-11, 150, WR, Overland Park, KS
12. Carey Woods, 6-0, 180, WR, Bemidji, MN
13. Zach Riopelle, 6-2, 215, LB, Warren-Alvarado-Oslo, MN
14. Jacob Davis, 6-3, 230, LB, Wichita, KS (Northwest)

[GradBison]

Jacob Davis IN!

Awesome! Waiting on:

1) Chuks Ameachi
2) Justin Arp (possible walkon)
3) Marcus Brantley
4) Deveon Dinwiddie
5) Demetrius "Dee" Gray

[CAS4127]

Awesome! Waiting on:

1) Chuks Ameachi
2) Justin Arp (possible walkon)
3) Marcus Brantley
4) Deveon Dinwiddie
5) Demetrius "Dee" Gray

Those are BIG waits, especialy 1, 3-5-->getting a little anxious . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[GradBison]

Those are BIG waits, especialy 1, 3-5-->getting a little anxious . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yup. Do we know who else is on those kids? Won't mind monitoring these schools LOI updates.

[coloradobison]

I'm nervous about Gray and Dinwiddie - would have thought they'd be in by now... no work getting done today!

[HandoEX]

It's still pretty early for Brantley and Ameachi since they are in the Mountain time zone.

[HerdBot]

Wow read these combine stats on Warren pre knee injury
http://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/23100//stats/2011InvitePage/KansasCity/2011KansasCityJuniorInvites.htm?DB_OEM_ID=23100

#3 receiver in Kansas pre knee
#10 player overall
2011 Nike all combine
and hes obviously smarter than hell with a 4.0

What a player. Throw Dee on the other side and holy shit.

[SDbison]

I'm nervous about Gray and Dinwiddie - would have thought they'd be in by now... no work getting done today!
Ameachi and Brantley are in Mountain time zone so they could take a bit longer........wonder whats up with Gray and Dinwiddie.........saving the best for last?

[HerdBot]

Ameachi and Brantley are in Mountain time zone so they could take a bit longer........wonder whats up with Gray and Dinwiddie.........saving the best for last?

Chuks and Brantley are going to be roommates and are friends. Probably come in at the same time. Not sure on Dee but hes a stud. Top 5 Illinois to start the year. Juco players typically have delays

[DjKyRo]

Regarding Demetrius Gray, just got this sent to me on Twitter:

https://p.twimg.com/AkkzdZWCIAIVDq4.jpg:small

Along with the message "Congratulations to my boy Dee Gray for signing today with NDSU!"

Link: https://twitter.com/#!/bjeff123/status/164719441484062720/photo/1

EDIT: And Coach Fuchs just confirmed! Welcome to NDSU Dee!

[Kermit]

Regarding Demetrius Gray, just got this sent to me on Twitter:

https://p.twimg.com/AkkzdZWCIAIVDq4.jpg:small

Along with the message "Congratulations to my boy Dee Gray for signing today with NDSU!"

Link: https://twitter.com/#!/bjeff123/status/164719441484062720/photo/1

EDIT: And Coach Fuchs just confirmed! Welcome to NDSU Dee!

Gray is in per Coach Fuchs.

[GradBison]

Waiting on:

1) Chuks Ameachi
2) Justin Arp (possible walkon)
3) Marcus Brantley
4) Deveon Dinwiddie

[HoopsBison]

Hell yeah, he was the one I was worried about a little bit.

[HerdBot]

Regarding Demetrius Gray, just got this sent to me on Twitter:

https://p.twimg.com/AkkzdZWCIAIVDq4.jpg:small

Along with the message "Congratulations to my boy Dee Gray for signing today with NDSU!"

Link: https://twitter.com/#!/bjeff123/status/164719441484062720/photo/1


EDIT: And Coach Fuchs just confirmed! Welcome to NDSU Dee!

This is the best group of receivers we have ever signed. On a typical year, Carey Woods would have been the biggest prospect and hes a stud. With Vraa getting a medical redshirt, its going to be silly deep

[CAS4127]

Chuks and Brantley are going to be roommates and are friends. Probably come in at the same time. Not sure on Dee but hes a stud. Top 5 Illinois to start the year. Juco players typically have delays

Gabe, WTF???!!! You don't know this for sure!!! Y post stuff like that??!!! It's like you a little kid creaming your pants over all of this like a bad wet dream!!

[HerdBot]

Gabe, WTF???!!! You don't know this for sure!!! Y post stuff like that??!!! It's like you a little kid creaming your pants over all of this like a bad wet dream!!

Dont make fun of the messenger. I read it somewhere else. Probably Lakes!!! :)

[Kermit]

Grant Meech, a Hutchinson KS reporter has tweeted that Deveon Dinwiddie is "off to North Dakota State." FWIW. They did have a news conference down there at 10:30 AM. Awaiting local confirmation.

[coloradobison]

I recall hearing that too from the day Brantley verballed.

[KTF]

It was int eh forum article today I think, I read it somewhere as well that they were going to be roommates... Gabe ain't making shit up...

[Bison"FANatic"]

I believe it was Brantley's coach that said it.

[Mr. Burgundy]

We are SO close to finishing SO strong. I don't want any shocks. This is a great day to be a Bison fan.

[CAS4127]

I believe it was Brantley's coach that said it.

I can believe he said something close to that, but who rooms with who is up to the staff, and who becomes friends is, well, up to the players one would think.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Chuks did say something at one point about a special shout out to his roommate Marcus Brantley. Guys, relax. Quit trying to figure out each word by each kid. It was clear they formed a friendship. Good for them, glad we got both....now please sign and fax....thanks!

[Bison"FANatic"]

I can believe he said something close to that, but who rooms with who is up to the staff, and who becomes friends is, well, up to the players one would think.

Izzo's twitter

Brantley had offers from #NDSU, #SouthDakota and #PortlandState, Wisniewski tells me "knows Chuks Amaechi, will room with him"

[CAS4127]

Izzo's twitter

Brantley had offers from #NDSU, #SouthDakota and #PortlandState, Wisniewski tells me "knows Chuks Amaechi, will room with him"

OK, eff it-->my bad for calling Gabe out. Sorry Gabe. Let's get out last LOI in-->I may party a bit tonight!!

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

Yes, Its great if they wanna room together! I just want to see their LOI in so we know they will room at NDSU.

[GradBison]

I want all 4 verbals remaining. Most concerned about Dinwiddie; our only RB verbal.

[tjbison]

Any videos of news reports etc...from the recruits. I remember back when Jose Mohler signed there was a cool video of all the DI recruits signing their LOI's at the same time they had the hats from the school on

[HerdBot]

OK, eff it-->my bad for calling Gabe out. Sorry Gabe. Let's get out last LOI in-->I may party a bit tonight!!

I aint a stalker like Lakes! Btw...I need to find a new sig line for 2012 so I can make "the list."

[DjKyRo]

Any videos of news reports etc...from the recruits. I remember back when Jose Mohler signed there was a cool video of all the DI recruits signing their LOI's at the same time they had the hats from the school on

A press conference is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., if that helps.

[344Johnson]

Hopefully this class ends up being a good one! Transitioning to the college level is pretty tough for some kids (CAS probably has stories) while other kids make the transition a lot more seamlessly. I think Woods and Warren both look like very good receivers from their highlight tape on the the NDSU football facebook page. That is a position where they could be asked to play immediately possibly?

[Mr. Burgundy]

http://edgytim.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=913&CID=1325554

Link to the kids that have signed from Illinois. It has the helmet from each school that signed kids. Apparently they couldn't find a UND helmet? Or maybe it was a logo issue? Not sure. All I know, we got a great WR that I am pumped to watch.

[tjbison]

A press conference is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., if that helps.

meant more on the lines as from their local media

[Hambone]

Regarding Arp, my understanding is that if he is a PWO, he will only be listed today if he pays his dorm deposit. So, you may not see him listed.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Hopefully this class ends up being a good one! Transitioning to the college level is pretty tough for some kids (CAS probably has stories) while other kids make the transition a lot more seamlessly. I think Woods and Warren both look like very good receivers from their highlight tape on the the NDSU football facebook page. That is a position where they could be asked to play immediately possibly?

WR seems to be a position that is very tough to come in and be very good at the first year. Over the years I have noticed it at just about all levels from College freshmen to JC transfers to even in the NFL. It seems to take a year to get the timing and reads and chemistry with the QB's down.

[HerdBot]

WR seems to be a position that is very tough to come in and be very good at the first year. Over the years I have noticed it at just about all levels from College freshmen to JC transfers to even in the NFL. It seems to take a year to get the timing and reads and chemistry with the QB's down.

Good point. Juco receivers are almost always busts. West coast offense is complicated and takes a while to learn. Thats why redshirting is the way to go. Goes to show how impressive it was for Moody to play. Then again we lost 2 guys to injury plus Duschner

[GradBison]

http://blogs.kansas.com/statecolleges/2012/02/01/hutch-ccs-cordarrelle-patterson-signs-with-tennessee/


Three other Hutchinson players also signed with FBS schools on Tuesday – linebacker Tim Edmond (Ohio), linebacker Markus Golden (Missouri) and offensive lineman Chris Hawkins (Troy). Hutchinson running back Deveon Dinwiddie, a Hutchinson High product, signed with FCS champion North Dakota State.

Would love to see NDSU confirmation...

[Kujava23]

Is there a limit to preferred walk ons? Or is it just the ability to convince recruits to take preferred walk on status with possibility of earning a scholarship?

[westnodak93bison]

Regarding Arp, my understanding is that if he is a PWO, he will only be listed today if he pays his dorm deposit. So, you may not see him listed.

Only the NCAA could come up with a rule that stupid. :confused:

[BisonNeil]

McMakin to UNI ... per Panther Nation cant find a link. Normally I would be bummed out but we have 7 guys who are in the same category and not enough scholarships

Yeah but, UNI got a real dandy.

[BisonNeil]

I'm nervous about Gray and Dinwiddie - would have thought they'd be in by now... no work getting done today!

I have been nervous about Dinwiddie for a few days now. My gut isn't giving me a very positive signal.

[HerdBot]

Yeah but, UNI got a real dandy.

He was near the top of my list but so were the others. Cant get em all.

[DjKyRo]

I have been nervous about Dinwiddie for a few days now. My gut isn't giving me a very positive signal.

Why? Several posters have linked to sources indicating he already signed, it seems to be just waiting on NDSU to announce.

[coloradobison]

I have been nervous about Dinwiddie for a few days now. My gut isn't giving me a very positive signal.

the report earlier out of Hutchinson and having Deshawn at SU already, I feel better about it, but it doesnt mean I still dont want confirmation the signed paper is in our football offices!

[pwbnd]

BISON FOOTBALL NLI update: Chuks Amaechi Marcus Brantley

[DjKyRo]

Amaechi and Brantley INKED!

[CAS4127]

Only the NCAA could come up with a rule that stupid. :confused:

This from an article on preferred walk-on's!!


NCAA rules prohibit comments on preferred walk-ons until they have paid an orientation deposit and demonstrated a commitment to attending the school

[heffray]

Amaechi and Brantley INKED!

*collective sigh of relief*

[skolbrother]

Who's left?

[CAS4127]

Who's left?

Official Dinwiddie confirmation I think . . . . .

[coloradobison]

Waiting on:

1) Chuks Ameachi
2) Justin Arp (possible walkon)
3) Marcus Brantley
4) Deveon Dinwiddie

Arp
Dinwiddie

[HerdBot]

Who's left?

I think thats everyone except dinwiddie but jucos are typically the last. Arp is walkon. Damn zero defections! Now for the walkons

[CAS4127]

Arp
Dinwiddie

Arp has to pay orientation fee and dorm or other fee before he can be announced as a preferred walk-on. Hope we get Arp, as UND has signed only one OL, and they are fretting over it!!!:biggrin:

[GradBison]

Come on Deveon... Come join your brother at NDSU and be a champion!

[tjbison]

Come on Deveon... Come join your brother at NDSU and be a champion!

Its coming, everyone just needs to relax.

[tony]

Arp has to pay orientation fee and dorm or other fee before he can be announced as a preferred walk-on. Hope we get Arp, as UND has signed only one OL, and they are fretting over it!!!:biggrin:

If Justin is walking on, I don't think that he really needs to be in any rush unless he just wants people to quit asking him about it. BTW, UND was going to put him on the OL? Seems like a DE/TE prospect to me.

[coloradobison]

Come on Deveon... Come join your brother at NDSU and be a champion!

Maybe the fax machine/email machines at Hutchinson arent working today.. do they still fax LOI's?

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

Amaechi and Brantley INKED!

Yippeee Dreams do come true! Cant wait for the day we have Markus squared out on the field for shut down corners! If you can through left, can through right.. means Hegle will have fun in the middle of the field!

[GradBison]

Maybe the fax machine/email machines at Hutchinson arent working today.. do they still fax LOI's?

http://www.ponyexpressdoc.com/ckeditor_assets/pictures/4/content_800px-Pony_Express2_1960_Issue-3c.jpg

[tjbison]

Yippeee Dreams do come true! Cant wait for the day we have Markus squared out on the field for shut down corners! If you can't throw left, can't throw right.. means Heagle will have fun in the middle of the field!

This is what you meant right???

[stevdock]

Maybe the fax machine/email machines at Hutchinson arent working today.. do they still fax LOI's?

I believe they do. I know for a fact that at least one of our recruits hand delivered his to the coaches this morning though.

[MNLonghorn10]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inXC_lab-34

[fbmind]

Press Release from Hutchinson Community College...

http://www.bluedragonsports.com/news/100377

...says Dinwiddie has signed with NDSU

[CAS4127]

I believe they do. I know for a fact that at least one of our recruits hand delivered his to the coaches this morning though.

Was that Plankers? He was just on KFAN with Jack. Very articulate young man.

Otherwise, gotta go into Court here in a few minutes-->WITH MY BISON TIE ON!!!

Hope Dinwiddie is official when I come out!!

[DjKyRo]

Lechler's LOI just came through on the air on 740 the Fan.

[Bison-Knuckle]

Pretty sure Plankers did.
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/349173/group/Sports/
Easy drive from Kindred!

[GradBison]

Press Release from Hutchinson Community College...

http://www.bluedragonsports.com/news/100377

...says Dinwiddie has signed with NDSU

Nice !


Deveon Dinwiddie (RB) – North Dakota State University: The 5-8, 179-pound redshirt freshman from Hutchinson High, led the 2011 Blue Dragons in rushing with 860 yards on 143 carries and 12 touchdowns. His 90-yard run against Independence tied for the second-longest run from scrimmage in team history.

Dinwiddie had four games rushing for 100 or more yards, including a season-high 135 yards against Independence, which came on just six carries. He had 134 yards on 20 carries against Garden City.

North Dakota State was the Football Championship Subdivsion (FCS) national champion in 2011. Dinwiddie earned second-team all-conference honors as a redshirt freshman. He missed his true freshman year because of injury.

[NDSUstudent]

DomIzzoWDAY Dom Izzo
#NDSU has received 2 more letters of intent both from Arizona: Marcus Brantley and Chuks Amaechi, presser at 3pm

[stevdock]

Was that Plankers? He was just on KFAN with Jack. Very articulate young man.

Otherwise, gotta go into Court here in a few minutes-->WITH MY BISON TIE ON!!!

Hope Dinwiddie is official when I come out!!

Yes it was. He's a great kid and very smart. There will not be too many things the coaches can throw at him that he won't understand. Now if he can get his body to do it, we'll have to wait and see :) He even took his brother with him to share in the experience.

[daddy daycare]

Was that Plankers? He was just on KFAN with Jack. Very articulate young man.

Otherwise, gotta go into Court here in a few minutes-->WITH MY BISON TIE ON!!!

Hope Dinwiddie is official when I come out!!

In summary, best quote from Plankers: when I signed that paper I quit being Jack Plankers and became a Bison football player.

[HerdBot]

In summary, best quote from Plankers: when I signed that paper I quit being Jack Plankers and became a Bison football player.

Hell. Effin. Yeah.

[Mr_Meanor]

In summary, best quote from Plankers: when I signed that paper I quit being Jack Plankers and became a Bison football player.

I thought his best quote came when asked if he ever came around the end and pancaked someone and hurt them so they couldn't get up...he responds with...."Yes Sir, thats my job."

[tony]

In summary, best quote from Plankers: when I signed that paper I quit being Jack Plankers and became a Bison football player.

Plankers and Pierce both sounded pretty impressive.

[jimmyptubas]

Sounds like a great recruiting class! Can't wait to learn more about all these guys!

[BisonTeacher]

Is the Press conference going to be on Go Bison.com?

[aces1180]

Is the Press conference going to be on Go Bison.com?

Yes...Streaming live at 3 pm.

[GradBison]

Is the Press conference going to be on Go Bison.com?

Yes at 3:00pm CST.

No mention of Dinwiddie on facebook.


North Dakota State Football
That's the 2012 NDSU Football recruiting class!! The Bison coaching staff is very excited about this years class and look forward to seeing them on the field this fall! Coach Bohl will be addressing the media today at 3:30 on this seasons class. Come by the Hub tonight at 5:30 to get an in depth look at this years Bison football recruits! Go Bison!

[coloradobison]

Is the Press conference going to be on Go Bison.com?

it's listed as premium content for 3pm Central.

[BisonTeacher]

thanks everyone!

[Kermit]

Dom Izzo just tweeted that Dinwiddie has signed. Not sure why we haven't heard anything from NDSU...

[westnodak93bison]

Dom Izzo just tweeted that Dinwiddie has signed. Not sure why we haven't heard anything from NDSU...

I'm sure they have to make sure every I is dotted and T crossed etc.

[CAS4127]

Dom Izzo just tweeted that Dinwiddie has signed. Not sure why we haven't heard anything from NDSU...

Do JUCO transfers sign LOI, or some other comittment document when they are considered "transfers"? Still a bit concerned on this, as I like, BNeil, think we should have at least 1, if not more, RB's in every class. Remember RB's can be switched fairly easily to other, needed positions. DJ to LB, Voit to Punter, etc.

[tjbison]

Dom Izzo just tweeted that Dinwiddie has signed. Not sure why we haven't heard anything from NDSU...

Perfect, just seen this also

[GradBison]

Arp is preferred walkon for the Bison.

[coloradobison]

gobison.com release. - no Deveon so far... http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=205372497

[KTF]

I saw that too and wonder where Deveon is at. Supposedly he is here via tiwtter by Dom Izzo

[coloradobison]

Bohl says they haven't signed a RB.... hopefully just a timing thing on the paperwork...

[KTF]

mentioned Crockett nothing about Deveon

[coloradobison]

mentioned Crockett nothing about Deveon

and still was a hopeful on Crockett.

[KTF]

scary.......

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

scary.......

I agree, but there is always the late season recruiting. I have 100% faith in this coach staff. They will find the player they want, or already have back up plans in place.

[KTF]

My guess is that Crockett is academically closer then what Bohl lets on..

[RedRiver]

My guess is that Crockett is academically closer then what Bohl lets on..
And when Coach said that they didn't sign a running back that is true, there is no high school senior rb that signed, but that doesn't mean that there isn't a JC transfer that will be signed.

[aces1180]

And when Coach said that they didn't sign a running back that is true, there is no high school senior rb that signed, but that doesn't mean that there isn't a JC transfer that will be signed.

Right on...He can't say anything at all until it is official.

[Kermit]

And when Coach said that they didn't sign a running back that is true, there is no high school senior rb that signed, but that doesn't mean that there isn't a JC transfer that will be signed.

I hope you are right, but in the past, Bohl hasn't hesitated to say something like, "we hope to sign one more in the next few days." He sounded definitive.

[coloradobison]

I assume Deveon signed an LOI with K-State - cant remember for sure, but perhaps there is something there that is holding it up. See page 2 here - I wonder if there is any issue with K-state releasing him from his original LOI? http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/85bbf0004e0dc6ec94fef41ad6fc8b25/NLI+Guide+2011-12.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=85bbf0004e0dc6ec94fef41ad6fc8b25

[Kermit]

I assume Deveon signed an LOI with K-State - cant remember for sure, but perhaps there is something there that is holding it up. See page 2 here - I wonder if there is any issue with K-state releasing him from his original LOI? http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/85bbf0004e0dc6ec94fef41ad6fc8b25/NLI+Guide+2011-12.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=85bbf0004e0dc6ec94fef41ad6fc8b25

You may be on to something. He signed an NLI with KSU before he went juco. He can sign a 2nd NLI in the year of his graduation from juco, in which case the original NLI becomes void. It may be that NDSU can't announce him until he graduates from juco because of his first NLI.

[coloradobison]

You may be on to something. He signed an NLI with KSU before he went juco. He can sign a 2nd NLI in the year of his graduation from juco, in which case the original NLI becomes void. It may be that NDSU can't announce him until he graduates from juco because of his first NLI.

Was a thought I had, just didnt know the situation at the beginning.

[CAS4127]

You may be on to something. He signed an NLI with KSU before he went juco. He can sign a 2nd NLI in the year of his graduation from juco, in which case the original NLI becomes void. It may be that NDSU can't announce him until he graduates from juco because of his first NLI.

Is he scheduled to graduate this year actually?

[Bison"FANatic"]

On KFGO Polasek sounded like they tried but swung and missed on 3 RB's one being from Kansas.

[coloradobison]

Horne, Brathwaite and Dinwiddie?

[Kermit]

Horne, Brathwaite and Dinwiddie?

I would assume so. :(

[CAS4127]

Horne, Brathwaite and Dinwiddie?

He didn't give names, but mentioned 3 RB's they missed on, including one from KS. He mentioned Crocket, but seemed VERY cautious about his eligibility expectations IMO.

[SDbison]

He didn't give names, but mentioned 3 RB's they missed on, including one from KS. He mentioned Crocket, but seemed VERY cautious about his eligibility expectations IMO. So none of the reporters at the press conference asked what happened to Dinwiddie? Really? Or can't Bohl comment on that?

[KTF]

I was wondering the samething SD

[roadwarrior]

So none of the reporters at the press conference asked what happened to Dinwiddie? Really? Or can't Bohl comment on that?

I think someone will get to the bottom of this at the Hub in about an hour.

[silkamilkamonico]

Coaches cannot comment on any unsigned players.

[coloradobison]

So none of the reporters at the press conference asked what happened to Dinwiddie? Really? Or can't Bohl comment on that?

There was no specific asking about it. But even if they had, I dont think Bohl could comment on it. Izzo tweeted about Dinwiddie right before the news conference so I can't imagine he was forgotten about...

[MNLonghorn10]

bohl cant comment

[THEsocalledfan]

There was no specific asking about it. But even if they had, I dont think Bohl could comment on it. Izzo tweeted about Dinwiddie right before the news conference so I can't imagine he was forgotten about...

Well, gents, some of us don't live in Fargo and can't go to the Hub. Someone who goes just needs to grab Izzo and see if he has any inside word and if anything changed since his Tweet. Doesn't seem that complicated......

[SDbison]

Not to point out something obvious, but hasn't NDSU signed JUCO's before without all this BS?

[KSBisonFan]

When Chad Willson transferred in, was it done on National Signing day or did it get announced under the radar?

[SDbison]

When Chad Willson transferred in, was it done on National Signing day or did it get announced under the radar? I am quite confident he was announced on signing day........

[tony]

When Chad Willson transferred in, was it done on National Signing day or did it get announced under the radar?

Think he got announced on Signing Day... plenty of times NDSU signed JUCOs in the summer though too.

[KSBisonFan]

I'm not gonna panic on Dinwiddie.....there were numerous reports that he's coming here and there hasn't been anything said he's going elsewhere.

[coloradobison]

Is he scheduled to graduate this year actually?

I just checked the Hutchinson CC directory with no results...maybe he graduated in December...

[CAS4127]

I'm not gonna panic on Dinwiddie.....there were numerous reports that he's coming here and there hasn't been anything said he's going elsewhere.

This is what intrigues me and leaves hope.

[EndZoneQB]

This is what intrigues me and leaves hope.

From DeShawn's public facebook account, he and another kid confirm that Deveon is coming...

Everyone breathe.

[KSBisonFan]

Yes, deep breaths. Someone needs to go check the fax machine because it's probably out of paper.

[coloradobison]

Yes, deep breaths. Someone needs to go check the fax machine because it's probably out of paper.

wouldnt that be hilarious.

[EndZoneQB]

wouldnt that be hilarious.

Or if it was broken. Liberty Business Systems to the rescue!

[Fightin' Bison]

From DeShawn's public facebook account, he and another kid confirm that Deveon is coming...

Everyone breathe.

He is a 3rd down back, at least based on height and weight. If he doesn't come, it's not the end of the offense.

[CAS4127]

He is a 3rd down back, at least based on height and weight. If he doesn't come, it's not the end of the offense.

A 3rd down back??!! OK!!

[X-Factor]

A 3rd down back??!! OK!!

++++++++++

[KilldeerBison]

He is a 3rd down back, at least based on height and weight. If he doesn't come, it's not the end of the offense.

He looked really fast to me, at least the clips I saw. Saw ability to quickly change direction. He just looked a step faster than other players on the field. I would really like to see him come to NDSU. Great day for the Bison overall.

[Fightin' Bison]

He looked really fast to me, at least the clips I saw. Saw ability to quickly change direction. He just looked a step faster than other players on the field. I would really like to see him come to NDSU. Great day for the Bison overall.

He's really fast, and can accelerate in two steps and change direction without losing speed. He would be great. He's also 5'9" and 178 lbs. He can't carry it 25 times a game.

[KSBisonFan]

He is a 3rd down back, at least based on height and weight. If he doesn't come, it's not the end of the offense.
It looked to me like he'd be a changeup back and be able to step in on punt/kick returns. He didn't have many receptions in Juco for a 3rd down back.

[EndZoneQB]

It looked to me like he'd be a changeup back and be able to step in on punt/kick returns. He didn't have many receptions in Juco for a 3rd down back.

Replacement Sigers. Nothing wrong with that...we all saw how effective his playing style was with our smashmouth football...

[Hammerhead]

Looks like we have a good recruiting pipeline in the Phoenix area with 3 signees to go with 3 underclassmen on the 2011 roster. I know there are plenty of NDSU alumni like my uncle down there.

[NDSUmulligan]

Add another walk-on for #NDSU RB Eric Perkins from Kewaskum, Wisconsin, per Izzo Twitter.

[GRAFTONBISON]

Any word on the kicker that was reported to be a walk-on?

[344Johnson]

Hopefully this class ends up being something close to what it seems like they could be. They excite me a lot more than last years class (no offense intended) and are making me think back to that delightful 2010 class. Something about kids who graduated high school in 2010 just makes them better than everyone else ;)

[Rockbear99]

He didn't have many receptions in Juco for a 3rd down back.

And Ryan Smith did not have many receptions when he play at Whap either, and look how that turned out.

[unbison]

We better forward our analysis on what these recruits can't do to coach bohl so he knows this back can't carry 25 times a
Game and apparently can't catch because people on this board know:(

[Bison06]

He's really fast, and can accelerate in two steps and change direction without losing speed. He would be great. He's also 5'9" and 178 lbs. He can't carry it 25 times a game.

With respect, I feel this is the biggest misconception in the game of football. Just because you are small doesn't mean you can't carry the ball as many times as a larger back.

The argument is always, well they can't take the beating. I would argue they don't take the same hits that a bigger back would take.

If the back is smaller, typically they are quicker and more agile, otherwise they probably wouldn't be playing RB. Because of that, the defense isn't able to square them up as often and put a good hit on him. They often take a glancing blow and spin off it, or you grab an ankle and hold on.

Small backs are fine as long as thier style of running allows them to not take the big hits as often as a big guy would.

Edit: When Barry Sanders was in his prime, he was 5'8", 200. Chris Johnson is 5'11" 195.

[bisonmike2]

Pulled this off of the 2009 recruiting summary. It's what Hallstrom wrote after speaking with 2 QB's that NDSU were interested in. I'd say it worked out pretty well for us.:)

"Brock Jensen verballed today, as we sort of expected after talking to him last night....Someday I'll blog about this but the difference in the phone conversations between him and AJ Westendorp was immense. None of us has any idea how these two will turn out as college players, but Westendorp is more highly regarded by all of the football people I've talked to. That being said, Jensen sounded like USC offered him when I talked to him last night. I thought he was going to jump through the phone and try to get to Fargo right now. AJW was, as I've posted here before, very unsure of the whole thing. Again, DOES NOT MAKE HIM A BAD PERSON, but there's no question that one guy is going to come to NDSU and feel like he's the luckiest kid on earth, while the other would have looked at it as an acquired taste.

Jensen says Wisconsin offered him a preferred walk-on, but he told them early in the process that he wanted to find a full-ride offer. He said he's talked to some people that did the walk-on thing and you're fighting that stigma from day one (from coaches and teammates). Says he's 6-3, 208 right now (must look pretty good in a high school uniform), and says the experience of leading his team to a high school state title was big for his confidence. He's very confident but in an unassuming way. Called me sir about 6 times, and very well spoken. Mom and Dad appear to have done well. He had 2700 combined yards last season and 33 TD.

He said he had a lot of respect for Vigen and Bohl because they were up front with him right away about where he stood (that there were 2 guys on NDSU's list ahead of him), but he didn't take offense at all.

He also told me that NDSU coaches have now told him that he is the only QB they plan to take this class, so unless something happens late, it appears that they have cut bait on Taylor Davis, the AZ kid."

[Bison Dan]

Pulled this off of the 2009 recruiting summary. It's what Hallstrom wrote after speaking with 2 QB's that NDSU were interested in. I'd say it worked out pretty well for us.:)

"Brock Jensen verballed today, as we sort of expected after talking to him last night....Someday I'll blog about this but the difference in the phone conversations between him and AJ Westendorp was immense. None of us has any idea how these two will turn out as college players, but Westendorp is more highly regarded by all of the football people I've talked to. That being said, Jensen sounded like USC offered him when I talked to him last night. I thought he was going to jump through the phone and try to get to Fargo right now. AJW was, as I've posted here before, very unsure of the whole thing. Again, DOES NOT MAKE HIM A BAD PERSON, but there's no question that one guy is going to come to NDSU and feel like he's the luckiest kid on earth, while the other would have looked at it as an acquired taste.

Jensen says Wisconsin offered him a preferred walk-on, but he told them early in the process that he wanted to find a full-ride offer. He said he's talked to some people that did the walk-on thing and you're fighting that stigma from day one (from coaches and teammates). Says he's 6-3, 208 right now (must look pretty good in a high school uniform), and says the experience of leading his team to a high school state title was big for his confidence. He's very confident but in an unassuming way. Called me sir about 6 times, and very well spoken. Mom and Dad appear to have done well. He had 2700 combined yards last season and 33 TD.

He said he had a lot of respect for Vigen and Bohl because they were up front with him right away about where he stood (that there were 2 guys on NDSU's list ahead of him), but he didn't take offense at all.

He also told me that NDSU coaches have now told him that he is the only QB they plan to take this class, so unless something happens late, it appears that they have cut bait on Taylor Davis, the AZ kid."

AJ's stat's at CMU

RUSHING g att yards td long avg/c avg/g
2011 3 3 25 0 15 8.3 8.3
TOTAL 3 3 25 0 15 8.3 8.3

PASSING g cmp-att-int yards td long pct avg/p avg/g effic
2011 3 1- 4- 2 4 0 4 25.0 1.0 1.3 -66.6
TOTAL 3 1- 4- 2 4 0 4 25.0 1.0 1.3 -66.6

TOTAL OFFENSE g rush pass total avg/g
2011 3 25 4 29 9.7
TOTAL 3 25 4 29 9.7

ALL PURPOSE g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g
2011 3 25 0 0 0 0 25 8.3
TOTAL 3 25 0 0 0 0 25 8.3

Enough said!

[bisonmike2]

AJ's stat's at CMU

RUSHING g att yards td long avg/c avg/g
2011 3 3 25 0 15 8.3 8.3
TOTAL 3 3 25 0 15 8.3 8.3

PASSING g cmp-att-int yards td long pct avg/p avg/g effic
2011 3 1- 4- 2 4 0 4 25.0 1.0 1.3 -66.6
TOTAL 3 1- 4- 2 4 0 4 25.0 1.0 1.3 -66.6

TOTAL OFFENSE g rush pass total avg/g
2011 3 25 4 29 9.7
TOTAL 3 25 4 29 9.7

ALL PURPOSE g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g
2011 3 25 0 0 0 0 25 8.3
TOTAL 3 25 0 0 0 0 25 8.3

Enough said!

And 0 national championships.

[SamsRams]

and the way they recruited taylor davis laid the groundwork for getting farnloff this year.

[EndZoneQB]

C'mon tho, the book isn't closed. Do I think we got the right guy? It sure as hell appears we did, but Westendorp could develop(I don't know the QB situation at CMU) into a good QB.

Obviously, Brock wanted to be here which is awesome. AND, when people say he wasn't offered by any school, so it should have been a red flag, I'd say him getting a PWO at Sconi speaks for itself, no? Kind of surprising schools weren't more interested...he is just a winner.

Here is Davis:

http://www.govandals.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17100&ATCLID=204774753

[silkamilkamonico]

C'mon tho, the book isn't closed. Do I think we got the right guy? It sure as hell appears we did, but Westendorp could develop(I don't know the QB situation at CMU) into a good QB.


I would say as far as that situation is closed, the book is completely closed nad really could not have worked out much better.

[EndZoneQB]

I would say as far as that situation is closed, the book is completely closed nad really could not have worked out much better.

Meh. Did Brock win us a national title? Yep. What more could we ask of him? Not much. I'm not disputing that we got the right guy, but Westendorp may have done the same thing here...theres no telling. It'll be interesting to see how he ends his career too.

[DjKyRo]

Meh. Did Brock win us a national title? Yep. What more could we ask of him? Not much. I'm not disputing that we got the right guy, but Westendorp may have done the same thing here...theres no telling. It'll be interesting to see how he ends his career too.

Brock did have one of the best statistical seasons of a passer (note the distinction from "quarterback" as we've had some incredible running QBs here over the years) in school history. Set the single-season record for passing yards, fell one short of the record for completions, and all with a pretty dilapidated WR corps. Not bad.

[stevdock]

Of course the book is closed. Westendorp chose someone else and Brock chose NDSU (and I'm very glad he did). Now if you want to compare Mohler to Brock that would be a different situation as both were our QB's and instead the coaches chose Brock to lead the team so Jose decided to see if he could get playing time somewhere else.

[CAS4127]

Of course the book is closed. Westendorp chose someone else and Brock chose NDSU (and I'm very glad he did). Now if you want to compare Mohler to Brock that would be a different situation as both were our QB's and instead the coaches chose Brock to lead the team so Jose decided to see if he could get playing time somewhere else.

I wonder if Lakes is still dating Jose, or if he dropped him now that he isn't our starting QB?:(

[EndZoneQB]

Brock did have one of the best statistical seasons of a passer (note the distinction from "quarterback" as we've had some incredible running QBs here over the years) in school history. Set the single-season record for passing yards, fell one short of the record for completions, and all with a pretty dilapidated WR corps. Not bad.

The single season record for passing yards is a *little* misleading. He still did it, so you can't take that away from him, but 4 extra games were added to his stats. Same with our two 1k yard rushers(first since Gordon/Perkins right?).

[DjKyRo]

The single season record for passing yards is a *little* misleading. He still did it, so you can't take that away from him, but 4 extra games were added to his stats. Same with our two 1k yard rushers(first since Gordon/Perkins right?).

That's a valid point, hadn't thought of that.

[CAS4127]

That's a valid point, hadn't thought of that.

Yabut one would also have to factor in the total plays run, how many were run plays, how many pass plays etc. and then do some sort of math that my remedial skills don't allow. It could also be that I have no effing idea what I am even talking about-->must be taking over for Tranny in his wife-dictated absence if that is the case!!!??

[Bison03]

The single season record for passing yards is a *little* misleading. He still did it, so you can't take that away from him, but 4 extra games were added to his stats. Same with our two 1k yard rushers(first since Gordon/Perkins right?).

The records books also reflect records set in years when our DII championship teams were playing 13,14 games a year.

[EndZoneQB]

The records books also reflect records set in years when our DII championship teams were playing 13,14 games a year.

Running a veer offense. Next question.

[FargoNorth]

Yabut one would also have to factor in the total plays run, how many were run plays, how many pass plays etc. and then do some sort of math that my remedial skills don't allow. It could also be that I have no effing idea what I am even talking about-->must be taking over for Tranny in his wife-dictated absence if that is the case!!!??How about yards per rush. Who has the highest yards per rush in bison history?

[CAS4127]

How about yards per rush. Who has the highest yards per rush in bison history?

I would guess Tony Satter--Fargo North's arch-enemy!!

[FargoNorth]

I would guess Tony Satter--Fargo North's arch-enemy!! North is so far behind in football i dont evan care anymore



maby just a little

[coldspot]

North is so far behind in football i dont evan care anymore



maby just a little

the only reason I know we had football at north is because I made a few friendly wagers on the north/south games.

[17>1]

This reminds me of a conversation I had with a parent of a Fargo South football player this last fall. Guy tells me their biggest rival is WF and then Davies after that. I'm confused. I grew up on the northside and I always thought South and North were the biggest rivals. When did this change?

[SamsRams]

This reminds me of a conversation I had with a parent of a Fargo South football player this last fall. Guy tells me their biggest rival is WF and then Davies after that. I'm confused. I grew up on the northside and I always thought South and North were the biggest rivals. When did this change?

Fargodome 1994 when a lanky WR dropped a TD with under 2 minutes and let WF win their first state football championsip 6-2.

[FargoNorth]

I was honistley surprised when i looked up at the score board in the north-south game that the game was tied. even more surprised we won it. Id say theres still a rivalry there

[Putz]

Brock did have one of the best statistical seasons of a passer (note the distinction from "quarterback" as we've had some incredible running QBs here over the years) in school history. Set the single-season record for passing yards, fell one short of the record for completions, and all with a pretty dilapidated WR corps. Not bad.

Couldn't ask for much more than what Brock did at qb this year. How can you argue a national championship? If everyone stays healthy I think it is a real possibility that he could surpass his 2011 stats next year. Its always hard to factor in the senior athletes that will be lost, but we will hopefully get some injured recievers back next year. Plus we have some good talent from this recruiting class.

[DjKyRo]

Couldn't ask for much more than what Brock did at qb this year. How can you argue a national championship? If everyone stays healthy I think it is a real possibility that he could surpass his 2011 stats next year. Its always hard to factor in the senior athletes that will be lost, but we will hopefully get some injured recievers back next year. Plus we have some good talent from this recruiting class.

Agree 100%.

[westnodak93bison]

Agree 100%.

How much better would he have been without the turf toe injury?

[BisonNeil]

Couldn't ask for much more than what Brock did at qb this year. How can you argue a national championship? If everyone stays healthy I think it is a real possibility that he could surpass his 2011 stats next year. Its always hard to factor in the senior athletes that will be lost, but we will hopefully get some injured recievers back next year. Plus we have some good talent from this recruiting class.

Go over to the Whioux forum and look at the recruiting thread. At about the time Molberg verballed to the Whioux last year they were talking about what a good get it was for them (and it was) and what a coup it was to get him to commit over NDSU. In that discussion they discussed how NDSU needed him because of how "marginal" Jensen is as a DI QB. As I said in another thread, this was coming from the fans of a football team that had the largest collection of useless QBs in FCS, which is why they signed what, four this year? Priceless...

[IzzyFlexion]

How much better would he have been without the turf toe injury?

The old dreaded turf toe can be a recurring problem. However, the new turf should lessen the possibility of this nagging problem popping up in 2012.
So glad that Brock has two more seasons.

[PaBizon]

Go over to the Whioux forum and look at the recruiting thread. At about the time Molberg verballed to the Whioux last year they were talking about what a good get it was for them (and it was) and what a coup it was to get him to commit over NDSU. In that discussion they discussed how NDSU needed him because of how "marginal" Jensen is as a DI QB. As I said in another thread, this was coming from the fans of a football team that had the largest collection of useless QBs in FCS, which is why they signed what, four this year? Priceless...
Brock has a championship and the leadership experience to get another one before he leaves. I'll take Brock over the Super Joe Molberg potential anyday. He went to UND beacause he knew Brock was here for two more years and he wants to play in his first two years. That can and probably will happen there and it would not have happened here w/o injuries. Would I have liked to see Molberg come here? Yes, but that wasn't going to happen w/o him having a great chance to start after his readshirt year.

[A1pigskin]

Couldn't ask for much more than what Brock did at qb this year. How can you argue a national championship? If everyone stays healthy I think it is a real possibility that he could surpass his 2011 stats next year. Its always hard to factor in the senior athletes that will be lost, but we will hopefully get some injured recievers back next year. Plus we have some good talent from this recruiting class.

I think this is a high probability.

[EndZoneQB]

Brock has a championship and the leadership experience to get another one before he leaves. I'll take Brock over the Super Joe Molberg potential anyday. He went to UND beacause he knew Brock was here for two more years and he wants to play in his first two years. That can and probably will happen there and it would not have happened here w/o injuries. Would I have liked to see Molberg come here? Yes, but that wasn't going to happen w/o him having a great chance to start after his readshirt year.

I think McGinnis is a better get, IMO. Nebraska spent time recruiting him, even tho his style of play was a complete contrast to the style of QB they are looking for at this point. I thought that was rather telling.

[Hammerhead]

I graduated from South in 1986 and West Fargo seemed to be a bigger rivalry in boys basketball. North was easily our biggest rival in every other sport back then.


This reminds me of a conversation I had with a parent of a Fargo South football player this last fall. Guy tells me their biggest rival is WF and then Davies after that. I'm confused. I grew up on the northside and I always thought South and North were the biggest rivals. When did this change?