Our Next Opponent: Prairie View A&M

[heffray]

Ok, anyone who knows anything about Prairie View can help us all out and post, PV fans welcome... We don't play for a couple if weeks so I may have to bump this a few times.

Go Bison!

[yellowstreak]

I look at this as two weeks off, not one.

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

To quote Lakes........

YYYYYYYAAAAAAAAANNNNNNWWWWWW!!!!!!!

Good time for the suspensions to take effect. :hide:

[stevdock]

I look at this as two weeks off, not one.

Glad the players won't take this attitude, or at least I hope not.

[heffray]

Glad the players won't take this attitude, or at least I hope not.

Agree, how does PVAM compare to RMU?

[NDSUstudent]

Agree, how does PVAM compare to RMU?

Definitely a better team, RMU got pounded again today.

[yellowstreak]

Agree, how does PVAM compare to RMU?

if those two teams played each other, I bet it would be a good game.

[NDSUBowler]

Based on last weeks' Sagarin rankings, we are 69.88, they are 37.59. Giving 3 points for home field, we will be 35.29 pt favs to win. Not too worried about it. I expect Coach Bohl to have his team prepared and ready to rip on them and move on to the next game.

I'll be missing that game as I am best man in a wedding that day, but I will be cheering NDSU on silently!

[b15on]

Prarie View A&M lost to Texas Southern 44-41 last week and lost to Lamar 31-0 today.


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[BlueBisonRock]

Based on last weeks' Sagarin rankings, we are 69.88, they are 37.59. Giving 3 points for home field, we will be 35.29 pt favs to win. Not too worried about it. I expect Coach Bohl to have his team prepared and ready to rip on them and move on to the next game.

I'll be missing that game as I am best man in a wedding that day, but I will be cheering NDSU on silently!

I can see it now. Bowler has the ear plug in and is following the game while the cerimony is in play. The Pastor gets to the key question: "Is there any one who objects": as the Bison make a big play. With all ears listening, Bowler gives a big and loud: "Yes" resulting in No Cake for Bowler.

Enjoy the wedding.

[NDSUBowler]

I can see it now. Bowler has the ear plug in and is following the game while the cerimony is in play. The Pastor gets to the key question: "Is there any one who objects": as the Bison make a big play. With all ears listening, Bowler gives a big and loud: "Yes" resulting in No Cake for Bowler.

Enjoy the wedding.
Confirmed!!!

[onbison09]

Prarie View A&M lost to Texas Southern 44-41 last week and lost to Lamar 31-0 today.


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My school played Texas Southern and gained about 500 yards and only gave up like 150. We'll house them

[RowdyRabbit]

I see lots of time for your No 2's and 3's in the near future.

[DjKyRo]

The scoreboard is incapable of reflecting an accurate score for this game.

[ndsubison1]

Definitely a better team, RMU got pounded again today.

nope. Basically the same. Swac team. Lost to lamar 31-0

[Twentysix]

And Lamar is fking garbage. They could possibly be the worst team in the southland.

[Bison03]

Another loud, sold out dome. Inferior opponent. I'll take the Bison winning 52-7.

[Twentysix]

Another loud, sold out dome. Inferior opponent. I'll take the Bison winning 52-7.

Barring suspensions I doubt the 7.

[reformedUNDfan]

Barring suspensions I doubt the 7.
colorado state needed a miracle to get to 7

[BisoninNWMN]

Bison will crush PV.


Concordia and PV would be a good game.

[stevdock]

Barring suspensions I doubt the 7.

Agreed but all it takes is one missed assignment at the right time, a la CSU. Considering we'll have at least one new starter on defense, we'll see.

How impressive would it have been to go into UNI without giving up a single point on defense?? Even saying that 7 points through 2 games is still just as impressive.

[No_Skill]

Agreed but all it takes is one missed assignment at the right time, a la CSU. Considering we'll have at least one new starter on defense, we'll see.

How impressive would it have been to go into UNI without giving up a single point on defense?? Even saying that 7 points through 2 games is still just as impressive.

So far we are one blown coverage away from that.

[BisoninNWMN]

Agreed but all it takes is one missed assignment at the right time, a la CSU. Considering we'll have at least one new starter on defense, we'll see.

How impressive would it have been to go into UNI without giving up a single point on defense?? Even saying that 7 points through 2 games is still just as impressive.



7 points thru 3 games will be impressive....

[A1pigskin]

I will be missing this game. I won't be able to listen to it either.

[b15on]

No. 1 North Dakota State Off This Weekend; Hosts Prairie View A&M on Sept. 22 (Game notes)

http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=205682990

[CaBisonFan]

Anyone know what Bohl was so riled up about near the end of the game at CSU? Looked like he went after Brock and an offensive lineman.

Never seen him like that.

[SDbison]

Based on last weeks' Sagarin rankings, we are 69.88, they are 37.59. Giving 3 points for home field, we will be 35.29 pt favs to win. Not too worried about it. I expect Coach Bohl to have his team prepared and ready to rip on them and move on to the next game.

I'll be missing that game as I am best man in a wedding that day, but I will be cheering NDSU on silently! Whats up with all these weddings during football season? Never going to let my daughters or step daughters pull that on me.............:biggrin:

[NDSUBowler]

Whats up with all these weddings during football season? Never going to let my daughters or step daughters pull that on me.............:biggrin:
It drives me up the wall! I'm only in Fargo for a few weeks for weddings basically and there is also a wedding I can't miss during the YSU game and ALSO one during SDSU. BAHHHH!!!

At least the YSU one is at 430pm so I can go to the game and then SPEED over to the wedding :)

Apparently my friends have no care for NDSU athletics. Two of them are from Grand Forks so I am claiming conspiracy.

[KTF]

Anyone know what Bohl was so riled up about near the end of the game at CSU? Looked like he went after Brock and an offensive lineman.

Never seen him like that. The linemen jumped thus a false start on a FG that was iffy anyway. Didn't see Jenson get it...

[BlueBisonRock]

Whats up with all these weddings during football season? Never going to let my daughters or step daughters pull that on me.............:biggrin:


Again! ? ................

[CAS4127]

I want to see us show up, methodically (cuz that's how we do it on O) kick their ass, take names, get pt for subs and be ready for the MVFC TEST!!

Who's in?!?!


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[ndsubison1]

It drives me up the wall! I'm only in Fargo for a few weeks for weddings basically and there is also a wedding I can't miss during the YSU game and ALSO one during SDSU. BAHHHH!!!

At least the YSU one is at 430pm so I can go to the game and then SPEED over to the wedding :)

Apparently my friends have no care for NDSU athletics. Two of them are from Grand Forks so I am claiming conspiracy.

homecoming it always at 1

[NDSUBowler]

homecoming it always at 1
I meant the wedding is at 430 haha. Sorry, I wrote that really awkward.

[bisonboone11]

Whats up with all these weddings during football season? Never going to let my daughters or step daughters pull that on me.............:biggrin:My sister's wedding was on the day of the last NDSU-UND football game.

[gotts]

My sister's wedding was on the day of the last NDSU-UND football game.

How does it feel to be exiled from your family?

[Bisonate]

Do they have a fan forum at all? Having trouble finding one...

[gotts]

Do they have a fan forum at all? Having trouble finding one...

I've seen one fan on AGS, that's about it.

[tony]

Listened to 740 today and they said that Prairie View A&M's drum corps is coming.

That = awesome.

[Tatanka]

Listened to 740 today and they said that Prairie View A&M's drum corps is coming.

That = awesome.
No shit?

EXCELLENT. That will be worth the price of admission right there.

[THEsocalledfan]

Listened to 740 today and they said that Prairie View A&M's drum corps is coming.

That = awesome.

And we all thought SDSU was the only team who cared more about their band than the team.....

[CAS4127]

Cool it would be if they did a pre-game stint in/through the West Lot. Should I post that possibility on Teammaker's facebook page and see if we can get it rolling?!?

[NDSUBowler]

I'd love it if someone could tape what they do and put it up on youtube!

I love a good drumline

[BisonJump]

Not sure if it is the same school but Stacey Robinson started his collegiate career at a Prairie View before transferring to NDSU. If it is the same school, if I remember correctly they didn't have football then and he was on a track scholarship

[Tatanka]

Cool it would be if they did a pre-game stint in/through the West Lot. Should I post that possibility on Teammaker's facebook page and see if we can get it rolling?!?

This. They would be treated like kings.

[CAS4127]

Not sure if it is the same school but Stacey Robinson started his collegiate career at a Prairie View before transferring to NDSU. If it is the same school, if I remember correctly they didn't have football then and he was on a track scholarship

That is accurate!!

[TheBisonator]

Score 7 TDs on them, rest the starters for 3 quarters, give them their 200 Grand. That's the plan.

[DePereBisonFan]

Didn't Prairie View A&M get that running back from Alabama?

[coloradobison]

Didn't Prairie View A&M get that running back from Alabama?

Michael Dyer (Auburn) was rumored to be going to Prairie View (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/michael-dyer-transfer-prairie-view-m-could-hoax-204304057--ncaaf.html ) , but ended up at Arkansas Baptist (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8308848/former-auburn-tigers-running-back-michael-dyer-lands-arkansas-baptist-college)

[JSUBison]

Do they have a fan forum at all? Having trouble finding one...

http://www.tspnsports.com/forums/forum.php

This is a forum for the entire SWAC conference. PV A&M have some solid posters that know their stuff, some of them post at AGS as well. Warning to everyone before heading over there, you will need your SlickVic decoder pin when reading posts. If anyone has any questions on some of the acronyms and slang over there, let me know. One you might notice right away is seeing NDSU referred to as a PWC or PWI. That's predominately white college or institution.

[tjamz]

http://www.tspnsports.com/forums/forum.php

This is a forum for the entire SWAC conference. PV A&M have some solid posters that know their stuff, some of them post at AGS as well. Warning to everyone before heading over there, you will need your SlickVic decoder pin when reading posts. If anyone has any questions on some of the acronyms and slang over there, let me know. One you might notice right away is seeing NDSU referred to as a PWC or PWI. That's predominately white college or institution.

That board is almost as annoying to read as ramnation

[KTF]

Can we start a band forum to discuss the current happenings of the GSMB.

[SDbison]

http://www.tspnsports.com/forums/forum.php

This is a forum for the entire SWAC conference. PV A&M have some solid posters that know their stuff, some of them post at AGS as well. Warning to everyone before heading over there, you will need your SlickVic decoder pin when reading posts. If anyone has any questions on some of the acronyms and slang over there, let me know. One you might notice right away is seeing NDSU referred to as a PWC or PWI. That's predominately white college or institution. So is Prairie View a PBC or PBI, or for those sensitive types a PAAC or PAAI? Apparently, those who don't like labels tend to use them freely.

[EndZoneQB]

So is Prairie View a PBC or PBI, or for those sensitive types a PAAC or PAAI? Apparently, those who don't like labels tend to use them freely.

They are generally referred to as HBCU. Historically black colleges/universities.

[tony]

So is Prairie View a PBC or PBI, or for those sensitive types a PAAC or PAAI? Apparently, those who don't like labels tend to use them freely.

Actually, schools like Grambling and Prairie View call themselves HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges or Universities.) Accurate, but it does seem dated.

Not trying to start an argument, just pointing out something that I find interesting: HBCUs are federally-recognized Morrill Act institutions, so they have a kinship to NDSU, and they were formed in states where the law prohibited black people from attending a state's land grant institution (maybe this was an application of "separate but equal"?) It's not like this is ancient history either. While HBCUs were started up in 1890, if JFK hadn't used the National Guard to force the University of Alabama to accept black students in 1963, Alabama probably would have remained segregated well into the 1970s!

Edit: Oops, EZQB beat me to the punch.

[westnodak93bison]

I sure hope we jump on them early and get a big lead. I really would like to see a lot of time for our backups. Positions of interest to me are backup SS, backup LB(all three positions), backup DL(all four positions), extra time for WRs like Okland and get Wentz in there early. I'm sure most Bison fans view this game as a boring event but imho development of several backups is really important for the conference gauntlet.

[CAS4127]

Cool it would be if they did a pre-game stint in/through the West Lot. Should I post that possibility on Teammaker's facebook page and see if we can get it rolling?!?


This. They would be treated like kings.

I posted on the Teammakers Facebook homepage that we needed to find a away to convince PV's band to march/perform in the West Lot during tailgating. Got a few "agrees" and the like, but then Prez. B. posted this little tidbit on Saturday:






Dean Bresciani (http://www.facebook.com/n/?profile.php&id=100000255161727&mid=6bdb911G5c52c419G3f8aa4aG85&bcode=wVZc65TG_1.1347664867.AaQlbU1yFeYL8M88&n_m=cstock%40crookstonlaw.com)
6:21pm Sep 14


Sorry to report that they had a substantial hazing incident with the band which has cancelled their plans to be here.

[dragonsfan]

could msum take the bisons place and play pvam this weekend, we really need the win!

[southcliffbison]

could msum take the bisons place and play pvam this weekend, we really need the win!

I've watched the Dragons; actually you really don't WANT to play anyone except possibly Crookston, Mayville St. ; maybe Park Christian. Be Careful what you wish for.

[tony]

I posted on the Teammakers Facebook homepage that we needed to find a away to convince PV's band to march/perform in the West Lot during tailgating. Got a few "agrees" and the like, but then Prez. B. posted this little tidbit on Saturday:






Dean Bresciani (http://www.facebook.com/n/?profile.php&id=100000255161727&mid=6bdb911G5c52c419G3f8aa4aG85&bcode=wVZc65TG_1.1347664867.AaQlbU1yFeYL8M88&n_m=cstock%40crookstonlaw.com)

6:21pm Sep 14




Sorry to report that they had a substantial hazing incident with the band which has cancelled their plans to be here.








DAMN. /10chars

[Tatanka]

DAMN. /10charsthis......

[KilldeerBison]

Jeff Kolpack‏@FGOSPORTSWRITER

Andre Martin has overtaken Brendin Pierre as Bison starting cornerback.

Don't know if this has been posted already? As per Twitter.

[bisonmike2]

I posted on the Teammakers Facebook homepage that we needed to find a away to convince PV's band to march/perform in the West Lot during tailgating. Got a few "agrees" and the like, but then Prez. B. posted this little tidbit on Saturday:






Dean Bresciani (http://www.facebook.com/n/?profile.php&id=100000255161727&mid=6bdb911G5c52c419G3f8aa4aG85&bcode=wVZc65TG_1.1347664867.AaQlbU1yFeYL8M88&n_m=cstock%40crookstonlaw.com)
6:21pm Sep 14


Sorry to report that they had a substantial hazing incident with the band which has cancelled their plans to be here.







I heard the hazing was that the band members were forced to stay at and watch all of the PV football games until the end. :hide:

[SportsLover]

Jeff Kolpack‏@FGOSPORTSWRITER

Andre Martin has overtaken Brendin Pierre as Bison starting cornerback.

Don't know if this has been posted already? As per Twitter.

Not surprised. Martin took a lot more snaps than Pierre at the position during the Colorado St game.

[DjKyRo]

Excellent. I had tabbed Martin as a potential All-Conference candidate. The plot thickens.

[KTF]

Will Pierre ever start again? I read somewhere in this forum that the coaches are having issues with Pierre. I am not surprised at this move based on those comments. I hope that he gets things turned around and can earn the job back. Which side of the field do you throw to now? Seems like the only possible area woudl be in the middle between LB's and Saefty's but Dudzick is going to make you pay... my oh my...

[ndsubison1]

will pierre start this weekend with marcus likely out?

[Nel360]

Was it Pierre that blew the coverage at CSU. Bohl didn't sound to happy when he was asked about after the game.

[coloradobison]

Was it Pierre that blew the coverage at CSU. Bohl didn't sound to happy when he was asked about after the game.

It appeared to me that it was him that blew the coverage.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Will Pierre ever start again? I read somewhere in this forum that the coaches are having issues with Pierre. I am not surprised at this move based on those comments. I hope that he gets things turned around and can earn the job back. Which side of the field do you throw to now? Seems like the only possible area woudl be in the middle between LB's and Saefty's but Dudzick is going to make you pay... my oh my...

TE down the seem has been about the only one that has gone big on us the last year. We have been burned a few times. Luckily the Turf monster helped out on one of them (funniest damn thing I have saw in a long time).

[ndsubison1]

Was it Pierre that blew the coverage at CSU. Bohl didn't sound to happy when he was asked about after the game.

yes. pierre went to the wrong zone or guy he was supposed to cover and the TE went right past him

[coloradobison]

It looked like they were in man to man, and both Pierre and Beck went with the RB out of the backfield and the TE went right up the hashes uncovered as the safety rolled to the other side.

[KCHerd]

Dudzik may be returning kicks with Marcus out and Ryan gimpy still .... I'd love to see what he can do. Check out his high school highlights on Youtube to see what he can do with the ball in his hands as QB and kick returner !!
:)

[coloradobison]

Didn't Deveon do a lot of returning at his JC? I wouldn't mind seeing him get a chance to return some kicks.

[tony]

It looked like they were in man to man, and both Pierre and Beck went with the RB out of the backfield and the TE went right up the hashes uncovered as the safety rolled to the other side.

In their defense, I was listening to 740 today (as I always do if I remember) and Coach Klieman said that CSU surprised NDSU with brand-spanking new formations on the first four plays from scrimmage.

[CAS4127]

In their defense, I was listening to 740 today (as I always do if I remember) and Coach Klieman said that CSU surprised NDSU with brand-spanking new formations on the first four plays from scrimmage.

It was CSU's coaches's second game!! How could anything be surprise?!?


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[JustinTyem]

Didn't Deveon do a lot of returning at his JC? I wouldn't mind seeing him get a chance to return some kicks.I was thinking the same thing,get this guy on the field. He has some moxy.

[CAS4127]

I was thinking the same thing,get this guy on the field. He has some moxy.

He and Crockett should be our two features backs. Not taking anything away from Sam (he would start anywhere) that just how good I thing D & C are.


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[JustinTyem]

He and Crockett should be our two features backs. Not taking anything away from Sam (he would start anywhere) that just how good I thing D & C are.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI feel the same thing,but John is special,and DD he is the change of pace back. Either way we have some great backs!!!!

[KilldeerBison]

According to Izzo and Kolpack, Jordan Champion is getting a look at punt return. R. Smith still is not practicing, really hope he can heal-up.

[b15on]

According to Izzo and Kolpack, Jordan Champion is getting a look at punt return. R. Smith still is not practicing, really hope he can heal-up.

Jordan Champion has always been the back-up to the back-up (so it has been Smith, Williams, Champion in that order)

[b15on]

Bison Video Blog: Prairie View A&M Preview

Join WDAY’s Dom Izzo and The Forum’s Jeff Kolpack as they preview this week’s game against Prairie View A&M.

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/2012/09/17/bison-video-blog-prarie-view-am-preview/

And GoBison.com's preview

http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=205687669

[BisonNation11]

I'm excited to see the future of the Bison on the field! The next 3-4 years knowing the recruiting the coaches have done, should be some very exciting times and we should get a great view of it Saturday!

[ndsubison1]

has zach colvin been getting any pt? is he ahead of champion and smith?

[coloradobison]

I think we can only hope that the first team is efficient and healthy early and builds a suitable lead for the second and maybe third team guys to get a large amount of playing time. I want us to get out of this game healthy more than anything.

[ndsubison1]

stars should only play the first half unless somehow its miraculously a close game. if were up 24+ at half dont even bother bringing out our main starters fro the 2nd half. get some younger starters some more reps in the 3rd then bring in the rest of the backups half way through the 3rd

[344Johnson]

yes. pierre went to the wrong zone or guy he was supposed to cover and the TE went right past him

Surprised Ming remembers. Saw him with a beer with a beer in his hand the whole game.

[SportsLover]

Surprised Ming remembers. Saw him with a beer with a beer in his hand the whole game.

He was double fisting it. Smart man

[CAS4127]

Do we know whether MWill is gonna play, or is he for sure sidelined for this game as a precaution/additional recovery time?

[roadwarrior]

Do we know whether MWill is gonna play, or is he for sure sidelined for this game as a precaution/additional recovery time?

read this from today's paper:

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/374676/group/Sports/

[TAILG8R]

Do we know whether MWill is gonna play, or is he for sure sidelined for this game as a precaution/additional recovery time?

Looks as though he is going to play (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/374676/)

[CAS4127]

read this from today's paper:

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/374676/group/Sports/

Thanks, Road-->informative article.

[gotts]

NDSU students, less than 200 student tickets remain for Saturday's football game between your #1 Bison and Prairie View A&M. To make sure you have a seat at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome for the 3pm kickoff, log onto www.gobison.com/students and reserve your seat today!

Student ticket update

[td577]

I wouldn't of had a problem with him sitting out but if he 100%, let him play.

[NDSU92]

Student ticket update

Pleasant surprise

[BisonNeil]

I agree, if MW is 100%, let him play. But if he is only 90%, I say rest him for UNI.

Pierre didn't seem to play much at CSU after the blown coverage. I am surprised that it was his fault, a TE scored. I would have guessed that either a LB or a safety would have been the player who missed the coverage but perhaps the TE was split out wide. Regardless, Martin sure seemed to get the bulk of the snaps.

Any word on Smith? His hamstring seems very fragile.

[Ross]

Kolpack just tweeted that Prairie View will be starting 3 freshman on the O-line this week.

https://twitter.com/FGOSPORTSWRITER/status/248063539275759617

On a related note, what's the Bison record for most sacks in a single game?

[Bison Dan]

I agree, if MW is 100%, let him play. But if he is only 90%, I say rest him for UNI.

Pierre didn't seem to play much at CSU after the blown coverage. I am surprised that it was his fault, a TE scored. I would have guessed that either a LB or a safety would have been the player who missed the coverage but perhaps the TE was split out wide. Regardless, Martin sure seemed to get the bulk of the snaps.

Any word on Smith? His hamstring seems very fragile.I think on Bohl show he said Pierre wasn't playing as hard as he should that's why Martin was in there.

[Kermit]

read this from today's paper:

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/374676/group/Sports/

I'm not sure MWill's status is quite that clear cut, yet. Klieman was on the Jack Michaels Show yesterday. He said that he was hopeful that Marcus would play this weekend, but a final decision would not be made until Wednesday or Thursday. He also said he would prefer that he didn't play special teams in this game, but that he might not have the final decision. LOL!

Klieman also said that Esley Thorton would be getting some snaps at linebacker this week.

[THEsocalledfan]

I'm not sure MWill's status is quite that clear cut, yet. Klieman was on the Jack Michaels Show yesterday. He said that he was hopeful that Marcus would play this weekend, but a final decision would not be made until Wednesday or Thursday. He also said he would prefer that he didn't play special teams in this game, but that he might not have the final decision. LOL!

Klieman also said that Esley Thorton would be getting some snaps at linebacker this week.

I cannot possibly understand why you play MWill this weekend. Yes, we are short punt returners, but I'd take that chance this week.

[BisonNation11]

I agree, if MW is 100%, let him play. But if he is only 90%, I say rest him for UNI.

Pierre didn't seem to play much at CSU after the blown coverage. I am surprised that it was his fault, a TE scored. I would have guessed that either a LB or a safety would have been the player who missed the coverage but perhaps the TE was split out wide. Regardless, Martin sure seemed to get the bulk of the snaps.

Any word on Smith? His hamstring seems very fragile.

Smith will be game time decision. The TE wasn't split wide if I remember right. From what I remember, Beck started on the TE, the TE and WR came together, and then Beck followed the WR out to the sidelines. Pierre stayed on the WR on the deep side leaving the TE open cutting back up the middle. Well designed play, poorly executed coverage.

[CAS4127]

I cannot possibly understand why you play MWill this weekend. Yes, we are short punt returners, but I'd take that chance this week.

Well, I am sure he wants to play and, if he has medical approval, the coaches don't want to take the desire to play away. I had a similar situation my senior year, and the coaches asked me if I wanted to start the game or if we should let my back-up start and see how he performed. If BU's performance was satisfactory, then I was not going to play. I picked myself to start and play. This may be a similar deal, but IDK obviously!!

[KTF]

I agree let him rest, heck put a WR back there if we need a backup...

[Kermit]

I cannot possibly understand why you play MWill this weekend. Yes, we are short punt returners, but I'd take that chance this week.

The recuperation from meniscus surgery varies. It is entirely possible that Marcus will be close to 100% sometime this week. He is a football player and he wants to play. That said, if he isn't real close to 100%, I would not play him.

[b15on]

Jeff Kolpack just tweeted Marcus Williams is officially a gametime decision.

https://twitter.com/fgosportswriter/status/248089037557084160

[coloradobison]

The goal should be to repeat as national champions. The best way to do that is to have our best team on the field for conference play. IMO, if Marcus and Smith are not 100%, I wouldn't play them. Even if it appears that Smith is 100%, maybe you rest him to give his hamstring another week off from game action. He brings another dimension to our offense that we need for the long term, and shouldn't need against PV A&M. Same thinking on my part for Marcus, if there is a slight chance that it is not healed, I say sit him and get Pierre, Martin, Smith, Champion, Boyd more time in game action.

[G_Funky]

If any of these guys aren't 100% they shouldn't even be in pads. The Bison need to look at their schedule after the PVAM game...UNI, YSU and IND ST...

[THEsocalledfan]

The recuperation from meniscus surgery varies. It is entirely possible that Marcus will be close to 100% sometime this week. He is a football player and he wants to play. That said, if he isn't real close to 100%, I would not play him.

Kermit, I hear ya, but if Mwill is even 99%, he should sit.....

[1st&TennBison]

The goal should be to repeat as national champions. The best way to do that is to have our best team on the field for conference play. IMO, if Marcus and Smith are not 100%, I wouldn't play them. Even if it appears that Smith is 100%, maybe you rest him to give his hamstring another week off from game action. He brings another dimension to our offense that we need for the long term, and shouldn't need against PV A&M. Same thinking on my part for Marcus, if there is a slight chance that it is not healed, I say sit him and get Pierre, Martin, Smith, Champion, Boyd more time in game action.

I agree as well, from what I gather, Bison should win this game easily, so take this last opportunity before conference play starts to get as many backups into the game. Why take any chance with a player that is not 100% at this point, I'm sure any player would be chomping at the bit to get back on the field and you gotta love their desire to do so. Coach will do the right thing, to much to lose taking any unnecessary chances. More than likely they would not see any time on the field this game past halftime anyway, so even if they do start it would be just to get their confidence up.

[HandoEX]

Fans overlook opponents. National Championship winning coaches don't look past anyone.

[CAS4127]

I agree as well, from what I gather, Bison should win this game easily, so take this last opportunity before conference play starts to get as many backups into the game. Why take any chance with a player that is not 100% at this point, I'm sure any player would be chomping at the bit to get back on the field and you gotta love their desire to do so. Coach will do the right thing, to much to lose taking any unnecessary chances. More than likely they would not see any time on the field this game past halftime anyway, so even if they do start it would be just to get their confidence up.

Well, starting and playing would also give them some "game speed" looks, something none of our players have had for a couple of weeks come Saturday. Do we want to go into UNI with players who have not played in several weeks??-->donno, but I could see why the coaches may want to have as many players as possible, including stars/starters get some game reps before conference opener.

[ndsubison1]

I cannot possibly understand why you play MWill this weekend. Yes, we are short punt returners, but I'd take that chance this week.

same here. rest him for uni. we dont need him vs pva&m

[THEsocalledfan]

Well, starting and playing would also give them some "game speed" looks, something none of our players have had for a couple of weeks come Saturday. Do we want to go into UNI with players who have not played in several weeks??-->donno, but I could see why the coaches may want to have as many players as possible, including stars/starters get some game reps before conference opener.

Just like Kermit, I hear ya, but MWill is kind of a special case, don't you think? I mean, the guy is clearly NFL caliber talent. I don't he needs those game reps as much as those behind him who very well may be needed in the future. I'll sacrifice some MWill to get them more time and feel this is a good trade.

[ndsubison1]

Fans overlook opponents. National Championship winning coaches don't look past anyone.

woudnt be surprised at all if we spent part of this week looking at UNI

[CAS4127]

Just like Kermit, I hear ya, but MWill is kind of a special case, don't you think? I mean, the guy is clearly NFL caliber talent. I don't he needs those game reps as much as those behind him who very well may be needed in the future. I'll sacrifice some MWill to get them more time and feel this is a good trade.

Well, assuming he is NFL material, and assuming he thinks and believe that himself, I now respect him even more as a Bison player. There was a time not so long ago that we had an NFL caliber player who knew it, and decided himself that he was not gonna play in a game because of a minor injury even though he was cleared by coaches and team docs . . . didn't care for that much. So, if MWill wants to play, play him!!

[Kermit]

woudnt be surprised at all if we spent part of this week looking at UNI

This week--probably not so much. Now LAST week would be a different question..

[Kermit]

Well, assuming he is NFL material, and assuming he thinks and believe that himself, I now respect him even more as a Bison player. There was a time not so long ago that we had an NFL caliber player who knew it, and decided himself that he was not gonna play in a game because of a minor injury even though he was cleared by coaches and team docs . . . didn't care for that much. So, if MWill wants to play, play him!!

^^^This. Williams will not be cleared to play if he is likely to cause himself further injury. This is the difference between playing injured and playing hurt. Football players must and do play hurt all the time. For a great example, see Chad Willson last season.

[NorthernBison]

This week--probably not so much. Now LAST week would be a different question..

I heard that last week was all UNI. Prairieview started either yesterday or today.

[CAS4127]

I heard that last week was all UNI. Prairieview started either yesterday or today.

Hard to believe, but possible I guess. Certainly undermines the coaches' credibility when they tell the players "one week/game at a time" or "don't overlook anyone", but, again, possible. I tend to doubt it tho, although I could see them working a bit on both opponents last week and emphasizing to the players that they aren't looking past PV.

[THEsocalledfan]

Hard to believe, but possible I guess. Certainly undermines the coaches' credibility when they tell the players "one week/game at a time" or "don't overlook anyone", but, again, possible. I tend to doubt it tho, although I could see them working a bit on both opponents last week and emphasizing to the players that they aren't looking past PV.

Back in the day, our coaches used regular season bye weeks less for individual game prep, and more for fundamental areas where the team in struggling and working on plays that needed a lot of work to be successful no matter the defense. It was almost an extension of preseason and due to that, it wasn't very much fun as a player! (We hit a lot more than typical during the season and since I was wussy boy, I did not like it too much!)

How does that compare to your experience in the college game, CAS?

[CAS4127]

Back in the day, our coaches used regular season bye weeks less for individual game prep, and more for fundamental areas where the team in struggling and working on plays that needed a lot of work to be successful no matter the defense. It was almost an extension of preseason and due to that, it wasn't very much fun as a player! (We hit a lot more than typical during the season and since I was wussy boy, I did not like it too much!)

How does that compare to your experience in the college game, CAS?

Similar in terms of what was worked on, but not necessarily more hitting. Full contact practices always stayed consistent throughout the season. We normally only had bye weeks going into the PO's, although I believe we had one early in my Sr. year, because I remember going to UND and watching the Who play!!

He, my then girlfriend was in the PT program up there!! :hide:

[b15on]

Dom (https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/248594946435715073
) Izzo (https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/248595246638825472)- "#NDSU is paying Prairie View A&M $200,000 to come to Fargo this weekend, I believe it's highest payout for a game.....On flip slide, this weekend was the game #Nebraska was calling #NDSU on, they're paying Idaho State $600K to go to Lincoln #FCSFootball"

[JustinTyem]

Dom (https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/248594946435715073
) Izzo (https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/248595246638825472)- "#NDSU is paying Prairie View A&M $200,000 to come to Fargo this weekend, I believe it's highest payout for a game.....On flip slide, this weekend was the game #Nebraska was calling #NDSU on, they're paying Idaho State $600K to go to Lincoln #FCSFootball" Winning is everything!!!!! Unless $600,000 can make it talk!!!!

[MNLonghorn10]

wow i wish we were making plans for lincoln this weekend.

[BisonNation11]

Can't wait to finish making plans for Frisco

[JustinTyem]

wow i wish we were making plans for lincoln this weekend.I think we could've beat them this year too. I love watching their Qb throwing the ball,its like shooting clay birds.

[JustinTyem]

Can't wait to finish making plans for FriscoThat would be heaven,well maybe not,but close :)

[HerdBot]

Kolpack did a good article on PV. Back during their losing streak, they were non scholarship. Slowly worked their way up and now they are up to 63. They had 2 DE's go to the NFL last year. Interview with their coach on kfan. http://740thefan.com/page.php?page_id=82

[cbline]

wow i wish we were making plans for lincoln this weekend.

After the inuries at Colorado State, I for one am glad that the Bison are not going to Lincoln just before conference play starts.

I have a co-worker who is a huge Big Red fan, so it would be fun to banter with her if this game ever happens.

[b15on]

This was in the paper this morning...


Prairie View A&M faces Texas-sized challenges

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/374875/group/Sports/

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[Mr. Burgundy]

I think we could've beat them this year too. I love watching their Qb throwing the ball,its like shooting clay birds.

You are correct, he is having an amazing year.

[tony]

Dom (https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/248594946435715073<br />) Izzo (https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/248595246638825472)- "#NDSU is paying Prairie View A&M $200,000 to come to Fargo this weekend, I believe it's highest payout for a game.....On flip slide, this weekend was the game #Nebraska was calling #NDSU on, they're paying Idaho State $600K to go to Lincoln #FCSFootball"

Was that payout inflated because NDSU was paying for the band to come up? If so, are they still on the hook for the whole amount?

[Bisonguy]

Was that payout inflated because NDSU was paying for the band to come up? If so, are they still on the hook for the whole amount?

I think it was inflated because NDSU wanted a home game. PV's coach said they had the option of playing NDSU or SHSU, but the NDSU offer was significantly more even though SHSU would have only been a 45 drive for their team.

[CAS4127]

I think it was inflated because NDSU wanted a home game. PV's coach said they had the option of playing NDSU or SHSU, but the NDSU offer was significantly more even though SHSU would have only been a 45 drive for their team.

And I am assuming we are having a 3 o'clock kickoff so that PV can fly home Saturday evening to save on hotel costs and pocket directly more of the payout.

[56BISON73]

And I am assuming we are having a 3 o'clock kickoff so that PV can fly home Saturday evening to save on hotel costs and pocket directly more of the payout.

I think flying home after the game is the norm. I know we never stayed in town after an way game either at NDSU or Iowa.

[Tatanka]

And I am assuming we are having a 3 o'clock kickoff so that PV can fly home Saturday evening to save on hotel costs and pocket directly more of the payout.

I would bet the 3pm kickoff is more for television. I'm guessing ND NBC can only preempt primetime network programming so often, even on a Saturday. The first game was during summer rerun season so that's probably different. Not that NBC Saturday Night programming is worth a liter of warm piss, but that's my guess.

Well, that plus the 3pm start is possibly preferred by out-of-town fans.

[tcbison]

I would bet the 3pm kickoff is more for television. I'm guessing ND NBC can only preempt primetime network programming so often, even on a Saturday. The first game was during summer rerun season so that's probably different. Not that NBC Saturday Night programming is worth a liter of warm piss, but that's my guess.

Well, that plus the 3pm start is possibly preferred by out-of-town fans.

This Saturday night has Notre Dame/Michigan game is on NBC at 6:30. Notre Dame is ranked #11 and Michigan is #18. Normally NBC doesn't have a Notre Dame game on that late.

[bri-dog]

I think flying home after the game is the norm. I know we never stayed in town after an way game either at NDSU or Iowa.

You guys had to make a lot more trips back then though, right?

http://www.gregorie.org/gregories/history/pictures/flying/cfs_biplane.jpg


Sorry, couldn't resist... :biggrin::hide:

[SamsRams]

Was that payout inflated because NDSU was paying for the band to come up? If so, are they still on the hook for the whole amount?

everything I have heard (from people in the know) is a 200K payday. The cost of the trip for them was not included in that. I was told the total was closer to 275K but that may be less as the band is not coming

[TAILG8R]

Just heard that Williams will not start on sat. CJ SMith will start in his place.

[56BISON73]

You guys had to make a lot more trips back then though, right?

http://www.gregorie.org/gregories/history/pictures/flying/cfs_biplane.jpg


Sorry, couldn't resist... :biggrin::hide:

No they strapped us to the wings.

I remember Gjilbertson was such an idiot we actually flew on gameday to Youngstown to save money and we still stayed around a hotel for about 8 hours before game time.

[CAS4127]

Memories coming back-->86 semi's
we r playing Central State. They walk out of locker room holding their helmets up high over their heads on to Dfield. I'm seeing it and thinking, ahhh, you might want to strap those on mofo's-->it's party time!!


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[ndsubison1]

Just heard that Williams will not start on sat. CJ SMith will start in his place.

interesting. no pierre starting

[EndZoneQB]

interesting. no pierre starting

Teaching him a lesson I believe...

[Pards Rule]

Beat those Prairie Dogs! I'm probably venturing out to Lewisburg PA to watch Pard-Bucknell game at noon...Tatanka Im sure will text me updates re: PU..er...PV! :)

[Tatanka]

Beat those Prairie Dogs! I'm probably venturing out to Lewisburg PA to watch Pard-Bucknell game at noon...Tatanka Im sure will text me updates re: PU..er...PV! :)bank on it. Kick bucknell's arses!

[HandoEX]

Beat those Prairie Dogs! I'm probably venturing out to Lewisburg PA to watch Pard-Bucknell game at noon...Tatanka Im sure will text me updates re: PU..er...PV! :)
Beat the Bison! lol

[ThunderDan]

Looking at Prairie View's games so far, this one could get to 60-0 or 70-0 pretty easily. To put it in context, they lost 31-0 to Lamar, who in turn, has lost 40-0 to Lousiana Lafayette and 54-2 to Hawaii....so it's safe to say that Prairie View doesn't exactly have....defense....of any sort. If you give up 31 points to a team that has scored 0 and 2 in it's other games, that can't be good.

[ThunderDan]

The only way Prairie View scores, is by accident. Maybe we fumble on the 20 yard line, and they run it in...otherwise, it's not happening. Not even a fg.
In fact, if Bohl wanted to be a prick, there is no doubt in my mind would could score over 80 this game.

[cbline]

The only way Prairie View scores, is by accident. Maybe we fumble on the 20 yard line, and they run it in...otherwise, it's not happening. Not even a fg.
In fact, if Bohl wanted to be a prick, there is no doubt in my mind would could score over 80 this game.

Obviously, we will see no "prickness" tomorrow. Give the replacements quality playing time, pray that we avoid the big injuries, and bring on the rest of the Missouri Valley!

[tony]

Whatever the score and whoever the opponent, Brock and the WRs need more game reps before getting into the conference - especially when the first two games are against UNI and Youngstown State.

[onbison09]

Memories coming back-->86 semi's
we r playing Central State. They walk out of locker room holding their helmets up high over their heads on to Dfield. I'm seeing it and thinking, ahhh, you might want to strap those on mofo's-->it's party time!!


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I remember my dad seeing your helmet at TOHBTC in Frisco last year and saying "That's one of the more badass things I've ever seen in my life." He's talked a lot about that game.

[GSMBDrumMajor11]

http://www.1019talkfm.com/talk-fm-news-details.php?ID=985

Here is a preview of the NDSU vs. Prairie View A&M game with Scott Miller and Tom Becka.

[BisonFan02]

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[Comfortably Numb Bison]

Whatever the score and whoever the opponent, Brock and the WRs need more game reps before getting into the conference - especially when the first two games are against UNI and Youngstown State.

I agree with this 100%. I think the Brock and company should remain in the game until after the first drive of third quarter. Marcus, Ryan, and any others nursing injuries should stay out of the game. Don't ever dress them. This way they could be fresh and have a great week of practice so they can prepare for the elephant in the room.