Playoff Selection Show GDT

[JSUBison]

We're 8 minutes out.

[1998braves64]

someone posted a link yesterday that would have video... curious if that is available... they aren't even showing it on espn3.

[MNLonghorn10]

dom said on the blog that UNH is hearing they are OUT

[Tatanka]

dom said on the blog that UNH is hearing they are OUT

Selection Committee 52
Bison 10

[Bison bison]

not a surprise.

they lost their playin game yesterday.



Leaves room for other powerhouse teams like 10-1 lehigh.

[MNLonghorn10]

Im just goin to watch this video intro all day

hahahha great day!

[Tatanka]

BADASS INTRO all about the BISON

[Wally]

Sweet Ass open. Chills!!

[JSUBison]

Nice NDSU highlights to start show.

[aces1180]

Freaking great!

[NDSUstudent]

Gotta love that intro!!!

I think all the SHSU fans just started crying into their runner up t-shirts.

[aces1180]

Jay Walker...LOL

[jimmyptubas]

So glad I recorded this!

[Tatanka]

NO 1 NDSU
No 2 EWU :mad:
No 3 Montana State
No 4 Old Dominion
No 5 Georgia Southern

[Bison bison]

NCAA's bracket: http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/football/fcs

Not updated from last year -yet.

[JSUBison]

WTF? The Bunnies? :facepalm:

[CAS4127]

So glad I recorded this!

Can you download to here so we can see later?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[NDSUstudent]

wow potential rematch right away with SDSU.

[MNLonghorn10]

SDSU/NDSU

awesome!!!

[Bison bison]

wow potential rematch right away with SDSU.

Seemed like it was going to be them or Illinois State...

Don't like it, but geography is destiny.

[No_Skill]

I think we got hosed with our first game.

[Tatanka]

EIU vs SDSU in Brookings vs NDSU
UNH vs Wofford

Coastal Carolina vs Bethune Cookman VS Old dominion
Georgia Southern vs Central Arkansas

[Ginsbach]

Potential rematch against SDSU right away? What?

Cal Poly made it! Two seeds and another team out of the Big Sky.

[MNLonghorn10]

I think we got hosed with our first game.

we have a bye. we'll be fine.

[Hammerhead]

The NCAA does like to save on travel costs with EWU and MSU on one side of the bracket and SDSU and NDSU on the other. :)

[Tatanka]

Villanova vs Stony Brook vs Montana State
Cal Poly vs Sam Houston

Colgate vs Wagner at EWU
Illinois State vs Appy State

[tony]

Cripes, I hate regular season rematches. It's like freaking D2.

Heh, the Bison highlights at the beginning of the show were great. The Bison highlights from this year... not so great. Were they even standard def?

[rabbitfarmer]

Dont they try and split up the MVFC a little bit? Good luck to SDSU but if we dont win, I will only root for thee NDSU

[Wally]

Colgate/Wagner goes to ewu? Geography my ass

[Tatanka]

Damn our highlights look like azz in HD.

[IzzyFlexion]

gotta win 4.
gotta start somewhere.
jacks, or whomever.
LET'S GET IT ON!!!!!!!!!

[Bison bison]

Many of you have forgotten that the NCAA gets most of the gate...

[Tatanka]

Craig Bohl on the phone, but very quiet....

[Bison bison]

gotta win 4.
gotta start somewhere.
jacks, or whomever.
LET'S GET IT ON!!!!!!!!!

What a Gaye thing to write.

[No_Skill]

we have a bye. we'll be fine.

Agree but Wagner v Colgate are the weaker teams. They should be coming to Fargo.

[Hammersmith]

Craig Bohl on the phone, but very quiet....
Yeah, he didn't have much to say.

[Wally]

Craig Bohl on the phone, but very quiet....

Whale of a connection right there

[IzzyFlexion]

Colgate/Wagner goes to ewu? Geography my ass

I think that EWU's stadium is menstruating that weekend. The committee got frazzled and just knew SOMEBODY had to be put in there.

[X-Factor]

Villanova vs Stony Brook vs Montana State
Cal Poly vs Sam Houston

Colgate vs Wagner at EWU
Illinois State vs Appy State

EWU gets colgate vs wagner? come on...!!

[aces1180]

Meh...Everyone is assuming SDSU will be our first game...

Remember Montana - 2009

[JSUBison]

Colgate/Wagner goes to ewu? Geography my ass

No kidding. EWU and ODU have cupcake teams awaiting for them. We get our biggest rival. Well, the dome should be crazy for that one if the Bunnies advance!

[IzzyFlexion]

What a Gaye thing to write.

eff you brocolli chopper.
Why don't you grow a pair and put up a picture of your wife's massive knockers

[BisonNation11]

We got bent! This is ridiculous!

[BisonNeil]

Seemed like it was going to be them or Illinois State...

Don't like it, but geography is destiny.

It didn't have to be. Shit, look at who the play in game is for EWU, a piece of cake.

[THEsocalledfan]

Let's be honest; are we really surprised SDSU got put next to NDSU? NCAA wants to save money.....

[MNLonghorn10]

Craig Bohl on the phone, but very quiet....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ziqc6uOIrZc

[Ginsbach]

Let's be honest; are we really surprised SDSU got put next to NDSU? NCAA wants to save money.....

Eastern Washington (on the west coast) gets one of two east coast teams.

[Bison bison]

http://www.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/external/gametool/brackets/football_fcs_2012.pdf

probably been up for hours/just found it.

[Bisonguy]

Fire Bohl's phone. Save season.

[Wally]

Let's be honest; are we really surprised SDSU got put next to NDSU? NCAA wants to save money.....

Not in our 1st game.

[Honeybooboo]

Let's be honest; are we really surprised SDSU got put next to NDSU? NCAA wants to save money.....

And make it, they know its a sellout

[IzzyFlexion]

Let's be honest; are we really surprised SDSU got put next to NDSU? NCAA wants to save money.....

Maybe they just have horrible memories.
Perhaps thinking the only way to fill the FFD and line their pockets was to work in an in-conference rival.

[tcbison]

Aren't the highlight that are on go bison.com in HD. Can't someone send those highlights to ESPN? Probably too much to ask.

[BisonNation11]

Maybe they just have horrible memories.
Perhaps thinking the only way to fill the FFD and line their pockets was to work in an in-conference rival.

The Dome would be filled no matter who came and they know that. No reason we shouldn't be playing the winner of E. Ill. and Coastal Carolina if you want to honestly set up the brackets.

[NDSU1980]

Looks like the NCAA is going to make sure they don't have a repeat of 1986 (or was it 85?) where we played USD for the championship. They don't want teams from same region meeting for the NC game.

[aces1180]

Lakes is absolutely freaking out in the Bison Media chat...Seriously, I think he lost it.

[IzzyFlexion]

The Dome would be filled no matter who came and they know that. No reason we shouldn't be playing the winner of E. Ill. and Coastal Carolina if you want to honestly set up the brackets.

i guess i shoulda put that giant grinning emoticon up der.

[TQ16]

Looks like the NCAA is going to make sure they don't have a repeat of 1986 (or was it 85?) where we played USD for the championship. They don't want teams from same region meeting for the NC game.

This seems to be the best explanation.

[BisonCountry]

Fire Jay Walker, Save Selection Show

[TQ16]

Lakes is absolutely freaking out in the Bison Media chat...Seriously, I think he lost it.

I had to close it. Out of control

[Tatanka]

"Not much debate" that NDSU is No. 1, but then they stick us with a rival game right away. Suck it, Trebek.

[jimmyptubas]

Remember last year a the 2? We had the easier road. Sam Houston has to go through Montana and Montana state if I remember and that doesn't seen easy to me

[Bisonguy]

SDSU one of last 2 teams in. That's prolly part of the reason why NDSU has them first.

[CarringtonBison]

Any announcement of the coin flip to determine who is home team in championship game? Interested to know if my tickets are on the "right side".

[BisManBison]

Geniuses!!!! Wouldn't it make more sense to make NDSU's path to Frisco as easy as possible? They lose large sums of cash if NDSU isn't in Frisco.......PERIOD! The committee seriously failed by trying to save what, maybe 50k in travel costs???? Retarded!!!

[Bisonguy]

And now to close out the FCS show with FBS talk. Classy.

[TQ16]

We should call up EWU and offer to spot them 4 points in the title game so we can swap places have the 2 seed. Schedule for us is brutal. For them, easiest first two games in the tourney. And if they don't mess those up they get MT state in Cheney. Awesome

[Wally]

SDSU one of last 2 teams in. That's prolly part of the reason why NDSU has them first.


Why a home game for sdsu if one of last 2 in?

[aces1180]

Jay Walker = serious derp

[Tatanka]

Just got my robocall from NDSU Athletics.

THE MARCH IS ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well done!

[NDSUBowler]

SDSU one of last 2 teams in. That's prolly part of the reason why NDSU has them first.
The 'last' teams in in March Madness are always middle tier teams. Same applies with this. The middle tier teams are pretty far above the lower conference AQs

NDSU should have gotten lower conference winners like Colgate and Wagner (Patriot and NEC)

[gotts]

Why a home game for sdsu if one of last 2 in?

Bid system.

[MNLonghorn10]

Lakes is absolutely freaking out in the Bison Media chat...Seriously, I think he lost it.
this is awesome. Free lakes!

[NDSUstudent]

EIU won't exactly be a cupcake for SDSU, they beat SIU and took ISUR into something like three OTs.

[HandoEX]

This is perfect, couldn't be happier to see a potential game with SDSU at the Dome. How could anyone be dissappointed with a possible playoff game vs a rival on our tuef? S

How many times has SDSU had a playoff win and how many times have they hosted a playoff game at CAS? Haha!

The only part that sucks about the bracket is that EWU can't come to Fargo. What did EWU do to deserve the #2
seed? Was nice to see the one guy on the show pick us to make it back to Frisco...and even better to hear him predict that we would be playing EWU! The Bison would embarrass those pretenders!

[Bisonguy]

Why a home game for sdsu if one of last 2 in?

Bid money determines host site, except for seeds that only need to make the minimum.

[NDSUBowler]

Also, I think it is pretty funny Lehigh didn't get in at 10-1. They played nobody yet over on AGS they were claiming they deserved a seed if they won out and went undefeated. One loss later and they dropped from 'seeded' to out.

[IzzyFlexion]

Is there a "page 2" of this bracket somewhere?

I can't find UNI in the field anywhere????

[gotts]

Also, I think it is pretty funny Lehigh didn't get in at 10-1. They played nobody yet over on AGS they were claiming they deserved a seed if they won out and went undefeated. One loss later and they dropped from 'seeded' to out.

Almost as hilarious as the guy who still thought they could get the 5 seed at 10-1.

If I remember correctly, that's the guy who had NDSU in his poll after they crushed YSU.

[perthbison]

The Dome would be filled no matter who came and they know that. No reason we shouldn't be playing the winner of E. Ill. and Coastal Carolina if you want to honestly set up the brackets.^^^^^^ten char

[BisonTeacher]

We beat SDSu once...and we played crappy. We can do it again....but they have to win first.

[BisonCountry]

Beside NDSU, I'll be pulling for EWU to make championship. I would have accepted giving EWU a beatdown in Fargo, but a beatdown in Frisco would be awesome and rewarding.

[CaBisonFan]

Is there a "page 2" of this bracket somewhere?

I can't find UNI in the field anywhere????They'd better watch it...their paint can might dry up. Where's clenz been?

[td577]

This is perfect, couldn't be happier to see a potential game with SDSU at the Dome. How could anyone be dissappointed with a possible playoff game vs a rival on our turf?

I think if SDSU wins their game, the Dome will be in a frenzy and it will be a lot of fun. I am only disappointed given the lost opportunity to play someone we don't normally play, if SDSU wins. I like to spread the ass-whooping around.

My prediction: NDSU will win their side of the bracket with hard fought, Bison-like football and face MSU in Frisco.

[reformedUNDfan]

Selection Committee 52
Bison 10

you called it

[HerdBot]

Have the bids been completed yet? Do we know if sdsu hosts? Last year we saw James Madison go on the road

[perthbison]

Lakes is absolutely freaking out in the Bison Media chat...Seriously, I think he lost it.He is a survivor. Don't worry, he'll be in the tailgate lot next game drinking koolade as usual.

[MNLonghorn10]

Have the bids been completed yet? Do we know if sdsu hosts? Last year we saw James Madison go on the road
they show up as so on the bracket.

[Bison bison]

Patty V has got to be pissed.

[BisonCountry]

Have the bids been completed yet? Do we know if sdsu hosts? Last year we saw James Madison go on the road
Only because JMU's AD had mental diarrhea....

[Honeybooboo]

Have the bids been completed yet? Do we know if sdsu hosts? Last year we saw James Madison go on the road

They host.....

[NDSUBowler]

I would LOVE to see NDSU/MSU finals with two RABID fan bases down in Frisco. Would be a high pressure weekend all around.

[taper]

History question, has SDSU *ever* won a playoff game? I can't find any record of them doing it in D2 and I know they haven't in D1. Seems crazy, since they've had some great years.

[BisonNation11]

They host.....

I feel we should go to Brookings, tailgate the s**t out of that place, pack the stands, and cheer for E. Ill. just to spite the NCAA. No offense Bunnies.

[BisoninNWMN]

History question, has SDSU *ever* won a playoff game? I can't find any record of them doing it in D2 and I know they haven't in D1. Seems crazy, since they've had some great years.

I think they are 0-2.

1979 they played a D2 playoff game...i think...

[Bisonguy]

The 'last' teams in in March Madness are always middle tier teams. Same applies with this. The middle tier teams are pretty far above the lower conference AQs

NDSU should have gotten lower conference winners like Colgate and Wagner (Patriot and NEC)

Not really. The field is selected, seeds determined, top twelve teams are given first round byes, and the remaining eight teams are paired geographically closest to one of the top four seeds:


5. The remaining eight teams will play first-round games and will be paired according togeographic proximity and placed in the bracket according to geographic proximity of
the top four seeds previously placed in the bracket;

[Bison bison]

History question, has SDSU *ever* won a playoff game? I can't find any record of them doing it in D2 and I know they haven't in D1. Seems crazy, since they've had some great years.

Maybe not? It would make sense given the stock of SDSU players. If they're not hunting or fishing, they're studying. Playoffs would just get in the way.

[Tatanka]

I feel we should go to Brookings, tailgate the s**t out of that place, pack the stands, and cheer for E. Ill. just to spite the NCAA. No offense Bunnies.

You know, I was thinking something along these lines. Although I wouldn't cheer for EIU.

[80ALUM]

Bison fans better jump on tickets sales. I could see Rabbit fans hedging their bets and going on-line as soon as unclaimed season tickets go up for sale. If they don't advance could have some empty seats at the game.

[Tatanka]

Bison fans better jump on tickets sales. I could see Rabbit fans hedging their bets and going on-line as soon as unclaimed season tickets go up for sale. If they don't advance could have some empty seats at the game.LOL @ unclaimed season tickets. :D

[Bisonguy]

Patty V has got to be pissed.

Seriously? She's been mailing it in for years now, prolly waiting for her pension.

[Bison03]

The bunnies have never won a playoff game so they will have todo that first. Are we really concerned about SDSU? Come on. We are the Bison. Playoff atmosphere at the dome. Bye week. Let the march begin!!

[Jay]

How about everybody stop whining... let's play. If NDSU plays how they're suppose to, it will be determined on the field. See ya in Frisco!

[marenlee]

Beside NDSU, I'll be pulling for EWU to make championship. I would have accepted giving EWU a beatdown in Fargo, but a beatdown in Frisco would be awesome and rewarding.
And can you imagine how bad the NDSU fans would outnumber the EWU fans?

[perthbison]

Dont they try and split up the MVFC a little bit? Good luck to SDSU but if we dont win, I will only root for thee NDSUmany thanks

[BisonNation11]

And can you imagine how bad the NDSU fans would outnumber the EWU fans?

That's exactly what I'm hoping for!

[Tatanka]

And can you imagine how bad the NDSU fans would outnumber the EWU fans?EWU would bring fans?

[taper]

And can you imagine how bad the NDSU fans would outnumber the EWU fans?

I think we've already bought all the tickets. I'm considering going even if we don't make it, Bison fans might outnumber EWU without our team even being there.

[Bisonguy]

This is perfect, couldn't be happier to see a potential game with SDSU at the Dome. How could anyone be dissappointed with a possible playoff game vs a rival on our tuef? S

How many times has SDSU had a playoff win and how many times have they hosted a playoff game at CAS? Haha!

The only part that sucks about the bracket is that EWU can't come to Fargo. What did EWU do to deserve the #2
seed? Was nice to see the one guy on the show pick us to make it back to Frisco...and even better to hear him predict that we would be playing EWU! The Bison would embarrass those pretenders!

9-2 record, win over an FBS, win over the #3 seed, and an exclusively DI schedule (people say the committee basically "takes away" a win for a sub-DI game but it's much more of a mark against a team than just that)

[NDSUBowler]

Not really. The field is selected, seeds determined, top twelve teams are given first round byes, and the remaining eight teams are paired geographically closest to one of the top four seeds:
Yeah, but I am saying that the phrase 'last one in' doesn't mean they are the LAST team, just that they will be in the bottom 8 with the other weak AQ winners. The AQ's may be worse teams but since they already locked up a spot, it is impossible for them to be labeled as 'last one in'

[EndZoneQB]

The FC might be making a trip to Brookings. And I hope to have at least one SDSU fan sitting in my row :)

[Hammerhead]

That was 1986 and I took the my avatar picture from the field after that game.

All 3 of the Big Sky teams are also on one side of the bracket ensuring that there aren't 2 BSC teams in the championship.


Looks like the NCAA is going to make sure they don't have a repeat of 1986 (or was it 85?) where we played USD for the championship. They don't want teams from same region meeting for the NC game.

[Bisonguy]

That was 1986 and I took the my avatar picture from the field after that game.

All 3 of the Big Sky teams are also on one side of the bracket ensuring that there aren't 2 BSC teams in the championship.

Then how do you explain Illinois State on the opposite side of the bracket, seeing as how they were the #2 MVFC team and received a bye?

[SDbison]

You know, I was thinking something along these lines. Although I wouldn't cheer for EIU. Really? Is it a case of bunny love? If you guys lived around these half assed Bunny fans you wouldn't be rooting them. They are mostly non-fans who love to rub it in our faces when they pull a victory out. Otherwise they could care less about their team. I hear little or nothing from their so called fans or graduates during the year except if they beat the Bison.

[westnodak93bison]

I don't buy the geography argument. They don't want two teams from the same conference in the Championship Game.
Crazy how they can justify matching NDSU with the winner of of SDSU/Eastern Ill instead of Wagner/Colgate. Damn near 25 pt sagarin difference between the two pairs.

[SDbison]

I don't buy the geography argument. They don't want two teams from the same conference in the Championship Game.
Crazy how they can justify matching NDSU with the winner of of SDSU/Eastern Ill instead of Wagner/Colgate. Damn near 25 pt sagarin difference between the two pairs. It all about the travel cost......ha ha don't buy it. There are contridictions in the playoff bracket. And you don't screw the #1 team......but of course you do if its a team from the midwest.

[Tatanka]

Really? Is it a case of bunny love? If you guys lived around these half assed Bunny fans you wouldn't be rooting them. They are mostly non-fans who love to rub it in our faces when they pull a victory out. Otherwise they could care less about their team. I hear little or nothing from their so called fans or graduates during the year except if they beat the Bison. I'm going to cheer for the MVFC, that's all...

[BadlandsBison]

Just looking at the bracket again, just seems like we have the tougher side. I wish we were in the Big Fluffy side but then again, too easy :)

[SDbison]

I'm going to cheer for the MVFC, that's all... So you don't care who wins if the Bison play the bunnies?
Again, many here play down what is a huge advantage to the bunnies should they get a second shot at NDSU. Two week layoff actually bad for NDSU since there is nothing to be gained preping for a team we already played, nor will they lose anything. In fact, playing a game will have them coming in with momentum. Without two dumb mistakes they likely would have beat the Bison two weeks ago. Dangerous game! Their 2nd chance at their super bowl in the same year.

[Bookem]

Then how do you explain Illinois State on the opposite side of the bracket, seeing as how they were the #2 MVFC team and received a bye?

I was just going to mention this..................................

[Tatanka]

So you don't care who wins if the Bison play the bunnies?

Seriously.

[SDbison]

Seriously. Well, you are the one who said you are cheering for the MVFC.

[BisonNeil]

Meh...Everyone is assuming SDSU will be our first game...

Remember Montana - 2009

EIU is not Montana and the OVC is not the Big Sky. When is the last time an OVC champion won a playoff game? The probability that EIU beats SDSU is so low that it is not significantly different than zero.

But, it is what it is. If the Bison want to be national champions again they have to beat every team the NCAA puts in front of them. As has been said, I like NDSUs chances after a week off.

[BisoninNWMN]

EIU is not Montana and the OVC is not the Big Sky. When is the last time an OVC champion won a playoff game? The probability that EIU beats SDSU is so low that it is not significantly different than zero.


Zenner will probably go for 200+ against EIU.

[NDSUstudent]

EIU is not Montana and the OVC is not the Big Sky. When is the last time an OVC champion won a playoff game? The probability that EIU beats SDSU is so low that it is not significantly different than zero.

Well look at what they have done vs the MVFC this year, they dismantled SIU and took ISUR into three OTs.

[BisonNeil]

Zenner will probably go for 200+ against EIU. Maybe more :D

[BisoninNWMN]

Well look at what they have done vs the MVFC this year, they dismantled SIU and took ISUR into three OTs.


SDSU has a totally different offense compared to both of those teams.

SDSU will crush them.....period.

[NDSUstudent]

SDSU has a totally different offense compared to both of those teams.

SDSU will crush them.....period.

If EIU stops the run, they might very well win. Of course that is much easier said than done but it isn't exactly like SDSU has this exotic offense.

[BisonNeil]

If EIU stops the run, they might very well win. Of course that is much easier said than done but it isn't exactly like SDSU has this exotic offense.

I think EIU has the 102nd best defense in FCS, so that is very unlikely. My guess is the Jacks will never have to pass, they will simply run Zenner to death and will have the game in the bag by halftime.

[NDSUstudent]

I think EIU has the 102nd best defense in FCS, so that is very unlikely. My guess is the Jacks will never have to pass, they will simply run Zenner to death and will have the game in the bag by halftime.

They have a terrible pass defense but their rush defense is middle of the FCS. They did shut down EKU who has one of the better rushing attacks in the OVC. Their offense is probably unlike anything SDSU has seen this year, they have a former Baylor assistant as their HC and the #6 ranked passing offense in all of the FCS(345 yards per game).

I'm not saying SDSU will lose but this match up is pretty interesting.

[BisonNeil]

They have a terrible pass defense but their rush defense is middle of the FCS. They did shut down EKU who has one of the better rushing attacks in the OVC. Their offense is probably unlike anything SDSU has seen this year, they have a former Baylor assistant as their HC and the #6 ranked passing offense in all of the FCS(345 yards per game).

I'm not saying SDSU will lose but this match up is pretty interesting.

But the Jacks have a solid defense and are #26 in pass defense and the #4 scoring defense. I just don't see them giving EIU much offensively, but I could be wrong.

I think it is really interesting that three of the top four scoring defenses are from the MVFC. But a nugget I found is that Wagner, Stony Brook, Bethune-Cookman, and Wofford are all in the top 10. Assuming Wagner beats Colgate, and I think they will, it will be interesting to see what they can do against EWU.

[NDSUstudent]

But the Jacks have a solid defense and are #26 in pass defense and the #4 scoring defense. I just don't see them giving EIU much offensively, but I could be wrong.

I think it is really interesting that three of the top four scoring defenses are from the MVFC. But a nugget I found is that Wagner, Stony Brook, Bethune-Cookman, and Wofford are all in the top 10. Assuming Wagner beats Colgate, and I think they will, it will be interesting to see what they can do against EWU.

The Wofford-UNH game will be interesting as well, there you have a grind it out option team vs a high flying offense that Chip Kelly put in place before moving onto Oregon.

Wagner did play FBS Florida Atlantic tough and it was impressive how the completely shut down Albany.

[thebigund]

It's gotta be EWU vs NDSU in Frisco with Jensen fumbling at the goal line again. That game would be sweet.

[Swaghook]

It's gotta be EWU vs NDSU in Frisco with Jensen fumbling at the goal line again. That game would be sweet.EWU won't get that far.

[UncleBuck]

Ah come you guys, another crack as SDSU, you know they are crabbing over on the Bunny Board about having to face the Bison again.

But, they have to beat Eastern Illinois first, maybe they will be looking past them and get stomped in the Bunny Hutch.

[Bisonguy]

The Wofford-UNH game will be interesting as well, there you have a grind it out option team vs a high flying offense that Chip Kelly put in place before moving onto Oregon.

Wagner did play FBS Florida Atlantic tough and it was impressive how the completely shut down Albany.

Wagner also lost to a pair of .500 NEC teams, including a game against Monmouth in which they never had the lead and were outgained 367-145 in total yards. Both Colgate and Wagner didn't exactly have great starts to the season. Should be interesting how they match up now.

[Tatanka]

It's gotta be EWU vs NDSU in Frisco with Jensen fumbling at the goal line again. That game would be sweet.

Welcome back! Say, who did UN_ draw in the playoffs? I "musst" have missed them in the selection show.

[Bisonguy]

Welcome back! Say, who did UN_ draw in the playoffs? I "musst" have missed them in the selection show.

Well, technically UN_ did face 3 teams that made the playoffs this year, so does that count? Just nevermind the fact that the average score of those 3 games was 48-15.

[Tatanka]

Well, technically UN_ did face 3 teams that made the playoffs this year, so does that count? Just nevermind the fact that the average score of those 3 games was 48-15. Wow, that's impressive. Quality wins for sure. Wait, they did win, right?

[Bisonguy]

Wow, that's impressive. Quality wins for sure. Wait, they did win, right?

Yes, the playoff teams did in fact win.

[thebigund]

Wow, that's impressive. Quality wins for sure. Wait, they did win, right?
They did..... Morally

[perthbison]

They did..... MorallyI'm sure the result of those three games was very good for moral.(insuffient purple ink for this statement)

[aces1180]

They did..... orally

I fixed it for you...UND sucked.

[thebigund]

UND plays their best football after Christmas

[Tatanka]

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/380816/group/Sports/

The Forum weighs in...

[Tatanka]

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/2012/11/18/bison-video-blog-selection-show-recap/

Bison Video Blog Bracket Recap

[NDSUstudent]

Well I'm glad YSU's AD had our backs and tried to get us Wagner-Colgate.

That said enough of the whining about the bracket, what's done is done and if we want to win this thing again we are going to have tough games. Bring on the competition!

[Tatanka]

Well I'm glad YSU's AD had our backs and tried to get us Wagner-Colgate.

That said enough of the whining about the bracket, what's done is done and if we want to win this thing again we are going to have tough games. Bring on the competition!THIS. The Bison have no reason to hide from anyone. The March Is ON

[westnodak93bison]

UND plays their best hockey after Christmas

fixed it for you

[No_Skill]

It's gotta be EWU vs NDSU in Frisco with Jensen fumbling at the goal line again. That game would be sweet.

really...Northern Colorado...really???

good lord man...

[NDSUstudent]

I can't believe a UND fan would even show their face here with Muss still at the helm of their once solid program.

[SDbison]

Glad to see the Fargo media stand up for the Bison and call a spade a spade. Too bad Patty V. (don't understand why a woman is running a male sport only conference, especially football) doesn't have the balls (literally) to challenge the rest of the FCS on this screw job. So nothing will change and a bus trip will continue to decides who plays who. Is this fucking little league! Tired of this crap. Time to start a move to FBS thread.

[fulle44]

Glad to see the Fargo media stand up for the Bison and call a spade a spade. Too bad Patty V. (don't understand why a woman is running a male sport only conference, especially football) doesn't have the balls (literally) to challenge the rest of the FCS on this screw job. So nothing will change and a bus trip will continue to decides who plays who. Is this fucking little league! Tired of this crap. Time to start a move to FBS thread.

Wow, that's really sexist.

[westnodak93bison]

Glad to see the Fargo media stand up for the Bison and call a spade a spade. Too bad Patty V. (don't understand why a woman is running a male sport only conference, especially football) doesn't have the balls (literally) to challenge the rest of the FCS on this screw job. So nothing will change and a bus trip will continue to decides who plays who. Is this fucking little league! Tired of this crap. Time to start a move to FBS thread.

Quit beating around the bush. Tell us how you really feel! :ranting: I agree by the way.

[NDSUstudent]

Like I said before....I just want EWU.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW01GhdNkm8

[MN_BISON]

THIS. The Bison have no reason to hide from anyone. The March Is ON

I agree and will say I haven't read this thread yet before I go on. I'm not pissed because SU has to play the bunnies, I'm pissed because a team busts their ass for months and then gets f¥cked in the old two hole by the committee without even being kind enough for the old reach-around. NDSU was treated less than their placement in the tournament. How in god's green earth is the second plave team from the MVFC the last or second to last team in the tournament? Could it be to save the NCAA money? Yet these clowns are willing to send Colgate or Wagner across these United States to the # 2 team? Complete screw Job and Total slap in the face to SU.

[SDbison]

Wow, that's really sexist. Ask me if I care that you have that opinion Miss 10 posts.

[MN_BISON]

Sorry, double post.

[fulle44]

Ask me if I care that you have that opinion Miss 10 posts.

Try 14 posts. And I'm not saying I think she is doing a good job. I'm just saying that her being a woman doesn't have anything to do with it. And sorry that I don't have enough free time in my life to make 9,613 posts on here.

[SDbison]

I agree and will say I haven't read this thread yet before I go on. I'm not pissed because SU has to play the bunnies, I'm pissed because a team busts their ass for months and then gets f¥cked in the old two hole by the committee without even being kind enough for the old reach-around. NDSU was treated less than their placement in the tournament. How in god's green earth is the second plave team from the MVFC the last or second to last team in the tournament? Could it be to save the NCAA money? Yet these clowns are willing to send Colgate or Wagner across these United States to the # 2 team? Complete screw Job and Total slap in the face to SU. Great Post! If I was Gene Taylor somebody in charge of the FCS playoffs would be getting an ear full.

[SDbison]

Try 14 posts. And I'm not saying I think she is doing a good job. I'm just saying that her being a woman doesn't have anything to do with it. And sorry that I don't have enough free time in my life to make 9,613 posts on here. Show me another significant example where a woman is in charge of a male only sport. Just seems odd thats all. I am sure blacks would love a white guy in charge of the NAACP.

[NDSUstudent]

They are losing their minds over at the Rabbit Hutch....


By the way, I'm confused by a comment I keep seeing from Dom Izzo. SDSU has no quality wins? If we don't, then who does NDSU have a quality win over besides SDSU?

[fulle44]

Show me another significant example where a woman is in charge of a male only sport. Just seems odd thats all. I am sure blacks would love a white guy in charge of the NAACP.

The AD's at Northern Arizona, Cal, Denver, Delaware State, Georgia State, Depaul, Eastern Illinois, Drake, Western Michigan, Jackson state, Monmouth, Colgate, Charlotte, and Tennessee State, along with a bunch more are all women. They're in charge of quite a few male only sports.

[JSUBison]

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/380816/group/Sports/

The Forum weighs in...

Glad Schnepf wrote that article, I agree completely with what he says.


I agree and will say I haven't read this thread yet before I go on. I'm not pissed because SU has to play the bunnies, I'm pissed because a team busts their ass for months and then gets f¥cked in the old two hole by the committee without even being kind enough for the old reach-around. NDSU was treated less than their placement in the tournament. How in god's green earth is the second plave team from the MVFC the last or second to last team in the tournament? Could it be to save the NCAA money? Yet these clowns are willing to send Colgate or Wagner across these United States to the # 2 team? Complete screw Job and Total slap in the face to SU.

This is how I view it as well. #1 seed has to stand for something, it does in every other fricking tournament out there. That's how it works. NDSU got hosed twice: Having to play a conference opponent it's first game (if SDSU wins of course), and the fact that EIU/SDSU are much stronger opponents than the other play in games.

[westnodak93bison]

The AD's at Northern Arizona, Cal, Denver, Delaware State, Georgia State, Depaul, Eastern Illinois, Drake, Western Michigan, Jackson state, Monmouth, Colgate, Charlotte, and Tennessee State, along with a bunch more are all women. They're in charge of quite a few male only sports.

What are they chances they "got" the job for politically correct reasons rather than they were the most qualified?

[56BISON73]

What are they chances they "got" the job for politically correct reasons rather than they were the most qualified?

Why dont you ask if they are black or white while you are at it.

[Bison bison]

Show me another significant example where a woman is in charge of a male only sport. Just seems odd thats all. I am sure blacks would love a white guy in charge of the NAACP.


I'm with you SD. I don't see how this happens. Women have a brain the size of squirrel's.

[BisonTeacher]

I'm with you SD. I don't see how this happens. Women have a brain the size of squirrel's.

For the record I find this conversation to be offensive. Having said that...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6hx1nXe41A

[Wally]

I agree and will say I haven't read this thread yet before I go on. I'm not pissed because SU has to play the bunnies, I'm pissed because a team busts their ass for months and then gets f¥cked in the old two hole by the committee without even being kind enough for the old reach-around. NDSU was treated less than their placement in the tournament. How in god's green earth is the second plave team from the MVFC the last or second to last team in the tournament? Could it be to save the NCAA money? Yet these clowns are willing to send Colgate or Wagner across these United States to the # 2 team? Complete screw Job and Total slap in the face to SU.

I agree 100%. If sdsu was legitimately the 19th/20th team in, then OK I get it, no problems. When there are teams like Wagner, Colgate, Bethune-Cookman and Coastal Carolina in the tournament, the committee's reputation becomes suspect. Not one person can truthfully say those 4 teams are better than sdsu. If the committee's criteria says those 4 teams are better than sdsu, then their criteria is fundamentally wrong. To screw over a #1 seed over a possible bus ride is beyond absurd. Don't deny it lurkers, if it was your team you would feel the same.

[Bisonguy]

SDSU didn't need to be one of the bottom 2 teams in some sort of "ranking" to be paired against NDSU in the second round, they only had to not be in the top 12. Not saying I like it, but the pairing is completely within the constraints of how the bracket is created- LINK (http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/smu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2010-11FootballHandbook.pdf)


Pairings[Reference: Championship Structure (page 11) in this handbook and Bylaw 31.3 in the
NCAA Manual.]
All pairings will be made by the Division I football championship committee. The
following principles are applied when pairing teams:
1. Teams deemed by the committee to be the 12 best teams selected to the championship
shall receive a first-round bye. The remaining eight teams shall play first-round games
and will be paired according to geographic proximity.
2. The teams awarded the top five seeds are placed in the appropriate positions in the
bracket (Nos. 1 and 4 in the upper half, and Nos. 2 and 3 in the lower half, and No. 5
in the upper half of the bracket adjacent to the No. 4 seed bracket such that they would
be quarterfinal round opponents should they advance);
3. The committee shall determine the seven remaining teams that merit a first-round
bye;
4. The No. 5 seed and the seven unseeded teams receiving a first-round bye shall be
paired with teams that are in closest geographic proximity;
5. The remaining eight teams will play first-round games and will be paired according to
geographic proximity and placed in the bracket according to geographic proximity of
the top four seeds previously placed in the bracket;
6. The NCAA mileage threshold for mandatory team travel via ground is 400 miles;
7. Teams from the same conference will not be paired for first-round games or for secondround
games when both teams are playing their first games of the championship;
8. Once the first-round pairings have been determined, there will be no adjustments to
the bracket (e.g., a top-four seed may play a conference opponent that advanced out
of the first round.

[Bison bison]

They need to change 7/8 so this crap doesn't happen again.

It makes no sense to line up conference rematches so early in the tournament - GEOGRAPHY be DamnED.



Also, it's not like Montana State/EWU are close to Wagner, Colgate, Stony Brook, or Villanova.

[Hammersmith]

When more than a small handful of FCS teams can actually show a profit on playoff games, then we can all start bitching about the bracketing rules. Until then, the NCAA will have to continue to subsidize the playoffs and that means geography trumps everything but the seeds(and even influences them a bit). Get used to seeing a second round xDSU matchup whenever we're both in the playoffs and we're not both seeds. This is going to be just like us and UofMN in volleyball: we will go down there every single year that we win the Summit tourney as long as the Gophers are a top-16 squad.

[Bison bison]

Hell, let's expand the bracket to 32. Then NDSU can play SDSU, UNI, and Illinois State on its Road to Frisco.

[Wally]

when more than a small handful of fcs teams can actually show a profit on playoff games, then we can all start bitching about the bracketing rules. Until then, the ncaa will have to continue to subsidize the playoffs and that means geography trumps common sense. Get used to seeing a second round xdsu matchup whenever we're both in the playoffs and we're not both seeds. This is going to be just like us and uofmn in volleyball: We will go down there every single year that we win the summit tourney as long as the gophers are a top-16 squad.


fify......

[TbonZach]

For the record I find this conversation to be offensive. Having said that...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6hx1nXe41A

And they put their respective schools in jeopardy.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4j9ggHTzD0

[Bisonguy]

They used to seed the entire field in FCS, so in those days you actually had a #1 face a #16. I believe it's been at least a decade since they did that. It's sucks, but it's still better than the brackets created in DII, where it's impossible for two teams from the same conference to make it past the quarterfinals.

[SDbison]

The AD's at Northern Arizona, Cal, Denver, Delaware State, Georgia State, Depaul, Eastern Illinois, Drake, Western Michigan, Jackson state, Monmouth, Colgate, Charlotte, and Tennessee State, along with a bunch more are all women. They're in charge of quite a few male only sports. These are entire athletic depts with both men and womens sports. Get a clue. The MVFC is football only!

[fulle44]

These are entire athletic depts with both men and womens sports. Get a clue. The MVFC is football only!

Which means they are in charge of football. You told me to find you an example of a women in charge of a male sport. I did. Again, I'm not saying I think she is doing a good job. I'm saying it doesn't have to do with her being a women. Good God I hope you don't have a daughter.

[SDbison]

Which means they are in charge of football. You told me to find you an example of a women in charge of a male sport. I did. Again, I'm not saying I think she is doing a good job. I'm saying it doesn't have to do with her being a women. Good God I hope you don't have a daughter. Oh I have several daughters. But I don't buy into women's lib crap to the extent of the radical bs. My girls all have great careers. I just believe an all male sport like football is best run by a male. Just like womens sports should be run by women. Sorry we have to disagree. Done with this conversation.

[IzzyFlexion]

Oh I have several daughters. But I don't buy into women's lib crap to the extent of the radical bs. My girls all have great careers. I just believe an all male sport like football is best run by a male. Just like womens sports should be run by women. Sorry we have to disagree. Done with this conversation.

just one more thing before I go nighty-night SD.......how old are they, and do they have enormous juggs? :hide:

[BlueBisonRock]

just one more thing before I go nighty-night SD.......how old are they, and do they have enormous juggs? :hide:

Check the USD Photos. Sweet and smart women. One of whom did make a mistake in scheduling a few years back.

[HerdBot]

Is there a you tube link to the selection show intro that kicked ass

[CivilBison96]

I think yesterday's selection committee confirmed that should UN_ ever make it into the playoffs they will be set to face XDSU/UNI no later than the second round barring the remote possibility that XDSU/UNI and UN_ are both seeded.

[Tatanka]

I think yesterday's selection committee confirmed that should UN_ ever make it into the playoffs they will be set to face XDSU/UNI no later than the second round barring the remote possibility that XDSU/UNI and UN_ are both seeded.http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qh08r0Smn3w/TIsx-KD0xZI/AAAAAAAAAaE/wEKre7NTYhw/s1600/brunei+mythbusters+confirmed.jpg