GDT: Bison vs. Illinois St.

[Bison03]

Everything to play for. Lets go Bison!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CaBisonFan]

What's the official kickoff time?

[Bison03]

What's the official kickoff time?

High noon for this epic showdown.

[b15on]

#1 North Dakota State (9-1, 6-1 MVC) at #11 Illinois State (8-2, 5-2 MVC)
Time: 12:05 p.m.
Location: Normal, Ill.
Field: Hancock Stadium (FieldTurf/7,700)
TV: NBC ND and ESPN3

GoBison.com: GameDay Preview: Illinois State (http://www.gobison.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?id=1094316&db_oem_id=2400)

GoRedbirds.com: No. 11 Redbirds Host No. 1 Bison In Regular Season Finale (http://www.goredbirds.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111312aac.html)

Pentagraph: No. 1 comes to town: North Dakota State vs. Redbirds ( http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/illinois-state/article_945f0bee-3062-11e2-a079-001a4bcf887a.html)

[HerdBot]

its on ESPN3 too...

[MNLonghorn10]

52 10 isur

[CaBisonFan]

52 10 isur

Good call.

[CaBisonFan]

ESPN3 says we start at 11:30 central.

[BisonTeacher]

ESPN3 says we start at 11:30 central.

ESPN3 sometimes shows a brief pregame. probably why half an hour earlier.

Edit...GoBison says 12:05 kickoff.

[Gully]

Is it just me or are there no fb articles today on inforum? Maybe my brouser is having issues?

[BisonNation11]

Is it just me or are there no fb articles today on inforum? Maybe my brouser is having issues?

I didn't find any either.

[Gully]

What the hell is a brouser? LOL.

[b15on]

Is it just me or are there no fb articles today on inforum? Maybe my brouser is having issues?

It is not just you at all. That's why my usual preview post above is kinda short and has got nothing from inforum.com.
I do know that the front page of the bison section and at least one article is all about the Defense.

Front page:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/17/ve3a2uba.jpg

[Wally]

Is it just me or are there no fb articles today on inforum? Maybe my brouser is having issues?

I see nothing....I don't think my brouser is having issues though:) Seriously, WTF? Not one word about the game:facepalm:

[moundbz]

I thought this game started at 1?

[BisonNation11]

I thought this game started at 1?

1 ET. Noon CT.

[BisoninNWMN]

Bison win 28-13


GO BISON

[Grizzled]

I agree with the post above. Think the Herd wins easily 28-13. Set the tone with an early score and dominate the game. Only touchdown the RedChickens get is a late with us again in our prevent defense. Gonna be a good day today.

[Rockbear99]

Go Bison. Outright MVFC championship and home field in Playoffs should be plenty of motivation. Lets go guys. Want to see all three phases of the game get/stay on track.

[Bisonfan1]

Today is Matt Brown's turn to throw picks to add to his high total. GO BISON !!

[jimmyptubas]

Getting ESPN3 hooked up now....Hopefully i don't have any issues getting it linked up because i'm pretty sure nobody around here would know how to figure it out.

[Hansel]

Looks like the game is on firstrowsports.eu

[CalBison97]

Playoffs start...NOW!

[BisonTeacher]

Flag going up and stumplifters being made shortly.

I think its time the turnover battle goes our way. Im looking at you defense! Yes...youve done what was asked of you and more this season...but today...is your day to shine even brighter. Go Bison!

[Bisonfan1]

Hey Izzy, thanx for setting us up at your house ! She did make us breakfast in bed, awesome :D Nice place BTW. Hope whoever is there can post some tailgate pics please.

[#1BISONFAN ASHLEY]

I said 35-10 earlier this week, now im getting a little nervous. I think we'll be able to win this game though. 21-7

[Jay]

20-17... we struggle to pound it in the endzone. Keller with with 3 fg's (edit... 2 fg's), including the game winner that Brock (after 2 picks already) et al drives us down to put us into position.

[westnodak93bison]

Sagarin says Bison by 10.43 but Vegas(Betus.com) says Bison by 6. If I were a betting man I'd take the bet but I would never do anything to jinx my Bison.
Go Bison!

PS How about the wrestling team beating #24 Boise St last night!

[stevdock]

20-17... we struggle to pound it in the endzone. Keller with with 3 fg's, including the game winner that Brock (after 2 picks already) et al drives us down to put us into position.

Sorry math teacher in me coming out, if Keller gets 3 FGs, that should mean the defense gets 2 safeties right?? That sets up for a great game :D

[IzzyFlexion]

Getting ESPN3 hooked up now....Hopefully i don't have any issues getting it linked up because i'm pretty sure nobody around here would know how to figure it out.

reach-around technique <obligatory>

[Jay]

Sorry math teacher in me coming out, if Keller gets 3 FGs, that should mean the defense gets 2 safeties right?? That sets up for a great game :D

I'm an idiot... mid-sentence I changed it from 23-17. I'm just going to start drinking. Edit...2 fg's

[IzzyFlexion]

Hey Izzy, thanx for setting us up at your house ! She did make us breakfast in bed, awesome :D Nice place BTW. Hope whoever is there can post some tailgate pics please.

So glad that you had a good time at the old ranch.

Hope you were able to take advantage of the 13 foot ceiling 3 car radiant heated garage. Well, I say that because this past Monday while she was enjoying parking her near new van in 65 degree indoor comfort........I was at 7th Avenue Salvage in Fargo balls deep in snow ripping out a heater blower motor from a junked Honda for my 15 year old civic that I was driving around all weekend with no fucking heat!!!!

Wheeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

[Bison03]

Every week is tough in the Valley. This week is no exception. ISU-R is a top ranked team for a reason. I predict our D does something special today and Brock comes out of his minor slump. No 4 way tie today Valley.

Bison: 27
Angry Birds: 17

[bri-dog]

So glad that you had a good time at the old ranch.

Hope you were able to take advantage of the 13 foot ceiling 3 car radiant heated garage. Well, I say that because this past Monday while she was enjoying parking her near new van in 65 degree indoor comfort........I was at 7th Avenue Salvage in Fargo balls deep in snow ripping out a heater blower motor from a junked Honda for my 15 year old civic that I was driving around all weekend with no fucking heat!!!!

Wheeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

Fun, fun, fun!!

I still remember when I was still married replacing the one in my wife's (now ex-wife) car in El Forko Grande in about -10 once. No socket set on me either; had to turn all those little motherfokking nuts on with a pair of pliers...

[bri-dog]

This is what Diesel had for breakfast today...

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/bflaagan/IMG_0283.jpg

This is "Diesel"....

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/bflaagan/IMG_0282.jpg

[b15on]

In the stadium. This place is a dump (fortunately for ISU-Red it's getting renovated right now).
Very sunny day with no clouds here in Normal!

Bison PreGame Show at Illinois State

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/2012/11/17/bison-pregame-show-at-illinois-state/

[LikeMothers]

What idiot designed the ESPN XBOX app?? :facepalm:

[CalBison97]

Pre-game on ESPN3 is ON!

[Gully]

in bed sick....at least I can watch the game on my laptop

[Rockbear99]

What can we do get Lee Timmerman out of the broadcast booth. he is horrible.

[BisonTeacher]

Nice setup with that construction

Looks like a major traffic area right behind the bison bench!!!

[BisoninNWMN]

What can we do get Lee Timmerman out of the broadcast booth. he is horrible.


At least Fenney is there.

Ya, Timmerman sucks.

[IzzyFlexion]

heading to gastro.
for the love of God.....somebody wave me down.
don't wanna watch alone.
<violins>

[TbonZach]

I just noticed that the Wake Forest/Notre Dame game starts right after the NDSU game. God forbid the NDSU game goes into OT (which would lead to an NDSU win, of course). I will be absolutely livid if the Notre Dame cuts in while the NDSU game is still going.

[BisoninNWMN]

Pretty good advice from Joe Theisman on the pregame.

[CaBisonFan]

Pretty good advice from Joe Theisman on the pregame.

Yeah...what did he say about Brock? "Enjoy the moment and trust your teammates." They said he drew up a touchdown play for us.

Cool interview.

[MNLonghorn10]

what the hell? did shawn just say perrys injury is potentially career threatening?

[stevdock]

what the hell? did shawn just say perrys injury is potentially career threatening?

yes bohl said it was a possibility early in the week.

[CalBison97]

Grrrr, lost the cointoss! Offense up first

[KSBisonFan]

Did the Israelis call in an airstrike on the visitors stands before the game?

[NDSUBowler]

Looks like the game is on firstrowsports.eu
Has this started yet? Mine hasn't.

[TateMosersneighbor]

can we watch the game via go bison?

Only audio at this point

[Hammerhead]

Anyone else having problems getting the video feed from goredbirds.com?

[X-Factor]

wow 64 got burnt on that pass rush

[Bisonguy]

Fire Vigen. Save Season.

Why on 2nd and 9 go for the first and leave yourself in 3rd and long?

[onbison09]

Wouldn't be surprised if the defense had to win it today

[onbison09]

Game's on ESPN3 BTW if you didn't know :hide:

[No_Skill]

Looks like more of the same on offence...

[NDSUBowler]

Fire Vigen. Save Season.

Why on 2nd and 9 go for the first and leave yourself in 3rd and long?
Because you can't play conservative all day?

[heckler]

Anyone else having problems getting the video feed from goredbirds.com?

yes i am...

[Hammerhead]

I can't get espn3 so I'm trying to use the "external live event" link at gobison.com that links to the goredbirds.com media player.

[MNLonghorn10]

redbirds moving with ease the first few minutes...crap

[Bisonguy]

Because you can't play conservative all day?

Having the slot scrape all the way across the field isn't exactly rolling the dice.

Redbird offense showing how it's done.

[aces1180]

Defense looks slow.

[aces1180]

Tackle dammit!

[Walter.H.White]

Trips right, put two defenders on them. I like it

[X-Factor]

That was WAYY too damn easy

[aces1180]

Wow...defense got shredded

[MNLonghorn10]

wow. nice defense there.

[bri-dog]

Hey, wait a minute -- are you allowed to throw to the fullback???

[NDSUstudent]

Way too easy.

[CalBison97]

Well that was awful easy...we be in trouble!

[Wally]

Ouch. Not good.

[heckler]

Defense looks slow and tired from bailing the offense out all season long.

[onbison09]

So that's what having a competent offensive coordinator is like

[tjamz]

So much for relying on our defense to win this. Offense needs points this drive in my opinion....otherwise it will be a long day

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[jimmyptubas]

Well that was awful easy...we be in trouble!

I think you're right. Gotta make some adjustments. Especially on d

[southfan]

Let me guess.....fire Vigen?

[jimmyptubas]

Only to save season

[onbison09]

Let me guess.....fire Vigen?

Maybe USC will call him?

[Honeybooboo]

No fire again, could be a bad day....we will see

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Wow, an offense that can move the ball and score touchdowns. What would that be like?

[CalBison97]

Even our kickoff returns are getting stuffed.

[Walter.H.White]

Maybe USC will call him?

Brock > Barkley

[BisonCountry]

Feels like it might be a day we need 30+ out of our O to win this week....time to get it done.

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Feels like it might be a day we need 30+ out of our O to win this week....time to get it done.

You forgot the purple font.

[KSBisonFan]

Our O-line is getting no push whatsoever.....Plays so far are telegraphed and there's no mystery what we are going to do

[aces1180]

Finally, some misdirection!

[Bisonguy]

How about some play action?

[Bisonguy]

How about some play action?

It almost worked.

[#1BISONFAN ASHLEY]

niice run crockett

[MNLonghorn10]

damn it...overthrown by a yard

[onbison09]

Crockett look better to anyone?

[NDSUstudent]

Crockett look better to anyone?

Seems to have more of a spring to his step.

[CalBison97]

Brock misses Andrew for big TD

[Walter.H.White]

It almost worked.

Clearly Vigen's fault

[56BISON73]

Where is the video access?

[MNLonghorn10]

woohoo! *fart*

[#1BISONFAN ASHLEY]

again ryan smith is the only down and out target.

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Nice throw Jensen.

[CalBison97]

Whew, saw a pick 6 on that 3rd down play. Thankfully overthrown.

[heckler]

Clearly Vigen's fault

Why? Because he is the QB coach?

[CalBison97]

Where is the video access?

Trust me, you don't want to be watching...

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Glad I'm going deer hunting at 1. Won't have to suffer throught this.

[reformedUNDfan]

Where is the video access?

espn3

ten char

[westnodak93bison]

Throw it to #85 please

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[Bisonguy]

FFFFFUUUUUUU . It's going to be a long day.

I was going to say the D needs to stop here with a 3 and out.

[loudsilverado]

Our offense is absolutely horrible

[MNLonghorn10]

well. time to hope for some other teams to lose

[Bison03]

Holy crap people. They play 4 quarters. Everyone step off the ledge.

[NDSUstudent]

They are just picking us a part.

[#1BISONFAN ASHLEY]

Gotta admit. Matt brown is a pin point accurate quarterback.

[Wally]

Gonna be a straight up ass kicking if shit doesn't change.

[Walter.H.White]

Why? Because he is the QB coach?

PM SDBison for answer. He will have some reason.

[KSBisonFan]

We are getting throttled on this drive again! Somebody call the team hotel and tell them the game started 30 minutes ago.

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Gotta admit. Matt brown is a pin point accurate quarterback.

Wonder what that would be like?

[Bisonguy]

Cripes. Nearly a 3 play drive for ISUr

[CalBison97]

Holy crap people. They play 4 quarters. Everyone step off the ledge.

Bro, you watching this? Domination both sides of the ball.

[onbison09]

We suck

(10 char)

[Walter.H.White]

Gotta admit. Matt brown is a pin point accurate quarterback.

Brock's pin point as well........at least on screens.

[tjamz]

missed tackles..... DAMNIT

[Walter.H.White]

Do our announcers really think Williams is number 8?

First class organization

[reformedUNDfan]

bailed out

[Jude3]

10 to 0 bad guys. This is really painful to watch.

[BisonEngrGirl]

Well maybe I won't he changing my honeymoon plans to come back a day early to be in Frisco after all. This is embarrassing.

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[tjamz]

Alright... just get a good return

[Bisonguy]

Brock's pin point as well........at least on screens.

By screens you mean feet, right?

[loudsilverado]

Cat-Griz game HD

[Wally]

Time for the fucking offense to earn their keep. Defense has won damn near every game this year.

[HoopsBison]

See if ST can block and spring Marcus

[#1BISONFAN ASHLEY]

We've gave up what we average in four quarters in less than one quarter. What the hell is going on?

[Honeybooboo]

Terrible, seems like this team has lost it's composure

[NDSUstudent]

Marcus Williams baby!!!!!!

[MNLonghorn10]

Fucking love that guy!

[b15on]

Touchdown!!!

[Bisonguy]

Woohoo!

Defense and special teams are the Bison's best offense!

[KSBisonFan]

Marcusssssss!!!!!

[BisonCountry]

MWill for Heisman

[tjamz]

Alright... just get a good return

That was good enough for me.

[aces1180]

Mwill with the house!

[HoopsBison]

see if st can block and spring marcus

oh hi!!!!!!!!!!!

[CaBisonFan]

We are in deep shit.

[reformedUNDfan]

lol burned the kicker

[BisonTeacher]

Even our kickoff returns are getting stuffed.

Ha ha!!!!!!!!!!!

[heckler]

Special teams = the spark we need

[CalBison97]

Dear God, thank you for Marcus!!!

[NDSUstudent]

That was the spark we needed!

[#1BISONFAN ASHLEY]

We needed that bad.

[Jude3]

Haha! so i was just telling my wife "what if Marcus can run this back to give us a spark?" boom, he delivers!

[jimmyptubas]

Touchdown!!!

I called it to my family! Not that it maters to you guys! Just very happy!

[Walter.H.White]

By screens you mean feet, right?

Correct, in terms of hitting guys in the chest, he is quite pin point on out patterns.......most go for touchdowns

[heckler]

Woohoo!

Defense and special teams are the Bison's best offense!

Move Marcus to offense?

[Wally]

Yes sir. Best offense we have seen in a month right there. Thank you marcus

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Move Marcus to offense?

QB?

10 Char

[Walter.H.White]

Move Marcus to offense?

Put him at QB and run wildcat....problem solved

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

OK D Do something.

[HoopsBison]

Marcus pick 6...one time??????

[Facts]

I hope we can score on defense too... Cause we aren't doing a thing on O (will gladly eat crow!)

[Bisonguy]

Move Marcus to offense?

Not if it requires throwing the ball to him.

[KSBisonFan]

We need a 3 and out to flip field position. C'mon D!

[jimmyptubas]

They did not get a first down on first down. That's good

[CalBison97]

Alright D, do your thing!

[bri-dog]

Put him at QB and run wildcat....problem solved

Put him back about 20 yards and teach the snapper to snap it end-over-end. Let Marcus catch it and run.

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Need pressure on the QB.

[CalBison97]

I like seeing there QB on the run and taking hits. That can't last too long

[X-Factor]

Anyone else keeping an eye on the Georgia Southern game? The bulldogs are ready to punch it in right now...

[coloradobison]

Our ends are getting too far up field and Brown is just taking what he is given - need to flatten out the rush and mix in some stunts or something. Did our offense make the trip?

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

I like seeing there QB on the run and taking hits. That can't last too long

He looks like he can take it. Also, picking up lots of yards on the run.

[LikeMothers]

Given the same commercial on teh ESPN3 over and over again, demand must not be very high. Next game I'll just buy them out and play bikini contests for commercials.

[tjamz]

Intensity seems to be kicking in a bit more

[reformedUNDfan]

defense appears to have settled down.

*knocks on wood*

[MNLonghorn10]

phew. i thought he got that.

[Walter.H.White]

Here comes the greatest show on grass.

[Bisonguy]

4th down birds

Nice job D!

[Honeybooboo]

Need a long TD drive

[HoopsBison]

Come on offense, lets get something going.

[Jude3]

Let's get a good drive!

[aces1180]

Nice play...

[NDSUstudent]

Dinwiddie!

[aces1180]

Dinnewidde...I likey

[Bisonguy]

Holy crap! A PA rollout?

[#1BISONFAN ASHLEY]

Good job dinwiddie. hopefully he gets in more now

[AKBison]

Time to put in Marcus in some wide reciever packages.

[MNLonghorn10]

counter seems to be giving isu-r some fits.

[Jude3]

I cannot believe my eyes!

[Walter.H.White]

I like i like i like

[MNLonghorn10]

hell yea sam!! there we go

[HoopsBison]

Yeah baby!!!!!!!!!

[aces1180]

Sam running with fire!!!!

[reformedUNDfan]

is that the longest run of the year?

[NDSUstudent]

MWILL has inspired the offense!

[tjamz]

OJURI!!!! Almost in

[Bisonguy]

I'm guessing Crockett isn't doing that good with Dinwiddie seeing playing time this early.

[MNLonghorn10]

back on top! hell yea johnny!

[tjamz]

Crockett!!!!

[NDSUstudent]

TD Crockett Baby!!!!!

[Walter.H.White]

Vigen is the f-ing man

[jimmyptubas]

Crockett touchdown! Yeah baby

[aces1180]

Running the ball inside the 5? What a concept...great job Crockett!

[Jude3]

I can't believe we ran a quick slant on this drive! I thought that offense was a different team!

[MNLonghorn10]

what the hell was that brock death stare. weird

[Bisonguy]

Vigen is the f-ing man

Chea, he was just playing rope-a-dope on those first throwaway possessions.

[westriver bison]

What looked so shitty now looks so good.

[Walter.H.White]

what the hell was that brock death stare. weird

He is the incredible hulk

[HoopsBison]

So thats what an offense looks like, be nice if it decides to stick around for awhile.

[bri-dog]

Nice fucking announcing. Ojuri breaks off a long run down to the 5 yard line. Announcer: "Nice tackle or he could have gone for MUCH more". Really????

[NDSUstudent]

Best drive I've seen in about a month

[loudsilverado]

Did Feeney go down there and take over for Vigen?

[CalBison97]

Vigen is the f-ing man

Good things happen when we run!

Walter = GREATNESS!

[BisonTeacher]

I hope we can score on defense too... Cause we aren't doing a thing on O (will gladly eat crow!)

Ha ha!!!!!!!!!!!

[reformedUNDfan]

Did Feeney go down there and take over for Vigen?

he's calling it from the booth. ssshhhhh...

[tjamz]

We need to stop them on initial contact....

[NDSUBowler]

Did everyone make it off the ledge safely for now???

[Bisonguy]

Best drive I've seen in about a month

+++ Playcalling there was back to what works. Run the ball. PA pass with a rollout.

[bri-dog]

Did everyone make it off the ledge safely for now???

I've moved down 1 floor.

[Jude3]

I believe our defense needs a turnover right now. Let's go Bison!

[HoopsBison]

Their QB should think about sliding sometimes, hes going to get hurt if he keeps it up.

[HoopsBison]

Wow we be missing lots of tackles today....

[Walter.H.White]

I believe our defense needs a turnover right now. Let's go Bison!

How about a stop

[MNLonghorn10]

wow. nice play

[CalBison97]

Did everyone make it off the ledge safely for now???

Slowly creeping back closer to it...

[Bisonguy]

Did everyone make it off the ledge safely for now???

Not yet until the D can actually tackle or the offense can put together more than one drive.

[Wally]

Pass defense is not good right now. Need a sack

[reformedUNDfan]

Pass defense is not good right now. Need a sack

some pressure would be nice

[Walter.H.White]

Just think if we could tackle.

[MNLonghorn10]

unbelievably bad tackling.

[Jude3]

Missed tackles. Story of our D right now.

[tjamz]

Who is this defense???

[NDSUstudent]

I miss Heagle right now.

[Walter.H.White]

No worries....Brock will respond

[tjamz]

unbelievable

[CalBison97]

Did everyone make it off the ledge safely for now???

Officially back to the ledge...

[southfan]

Fire Klieman

[X-Factor]

No worries....Brock will respond

No worries....Brock will respond

[Wally]

I like tackling

[BisonEngrGirl]

I think our D will start catching on a lot better as the game goes on. Just hope they don't get too tired.

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[Honeybooboo]

D is really having a hard time

[tjamz]

Field position will be essential on this kickoff. Go Bison!

[NDSUBowler]

Officially back to the ledge...
Scoot over I'm headin on up

[HoopsBison]

Marcus to the house???? one more time?

[bri-dog]

I think our D will start catching on a lot better as the game goes on. Just hope they don't get too tired.

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So you're saying ONE of our coordinators is capable of making halftime/in-game adjustments?

[CaBisonFan]

I miss Heagle right now.

I've missed him all year. The headhunter mentality lacks sometimes. Not the same.

[Walter.H.White]

I admire Brock for never throwing it away and always taking the contact (i.e, sack)

[reformedUNDfan]

way to take the sack

[NDSUstudent]

Brock it is ok to throw it away.

[MNLonghorn10]

throw it away brock?

[344Johnson]

I admire Brock for never throwing it away and always taking the contact (i.e, sack)

my cousin asked about it while it was happening why he didn't throw it away.

[Jude3]

Those quick redbird plays are going to make our defensive front tired. We need better downfield coverage to make brown hold on to it longer. That and hopefully our offense can continue with a good drive.

[reformedUNDfan]

redeemed himself there, nice run

[bri-dog]

Was that Feeney that said maybe we should get others involved in the passing game such as tailbacks and the fullback?