Possibilities for 9/7 or 9/14

[NDSUstudent]

Big Sky
NAU - 5H 6A, 9/7, 11/9
PSU - 5H 6A, 8/31, 10/19

Big South
Presby - 6H 5A, 9/21, 10/12

CAA
JMU - 6H 5A, 9/21, 10/19
UNH - 5H 6A, 8/31, 9/21
SBU - 5H 6A, 8/31, 10/19
Nova - 5H 6A, 9/14, 11/16

Indy
ACU - 4H 6A 1N, 11/2, 11/23
UNCC - 6H 5A, 9/21, 10/19
UIW - 6H 5A, 10/12, 11/23

MEAC
NCAT - 6H 4A 1N, 8/31, 9/21

NEC
CCSU - 1 game available
Duq - 1 game available
SHU - 1 game available
SFU - 1 game available
Wag - 2 games available

Patriot
Buck - 5H 6A, 8/31, 9/14
GT - 5H 5A, 9/14, 10/5, 11/9
Laf - 5H 6A, 8/31, 9/28
Leh - 5H 6A, 8/31, 11/2

Pioneer
Camp - 6H 5A, 9/21, 11/23
David - 5H 6A, 8/31, 11/23
Day - 5H 6A, 9/21, 11/23
Drake - 6H 5A, 9/14, 11/23
Jax - 4H 6A, 9/21, 10/12, 11/23
Marist - 4H 5A, 8/31, 9/14, 9/21, 11/23
USD - 6H 5A, 9/14, 11/23
Stet - 6H 5A, 9/14, 10/19
Valp - 5H 6A, 9/21, 11/23

SoCon
GSU - 6H 5A, 9/21, 10/19
Woff - 6H 5A, 9/28, 11/2

Southland
SHSU - 6H 4A 1N, 8/31, 10/5

SWAC
JSU - 5H 4A 2N, 11/2, 11/23
MVSU - 6H 4A 1N, 9/28, 11/23
UAPB - 5H 6A, 9/28, 11/2
TSU - 5H 6A, 9/7 11/23

[tony]

Stickied for reference.

[bisonaudit]

Do we know which of these teams have 11 games scheduled already and which have 10 or fewer?

[Bison 4 Life]

Among those include several teams that have previously been willing to come for a game. Seems pretty doable.

[SamsRams]

reason 11-2 is not included?

also Texas southern Florida a&m and Tennessee st have 9-7 available. just to name a few

[SamsRams]

I have most of them listed here. few may need to be removed or added. busy day covering this shooting on las Vegas strip

http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?29986-Schedule-Options

[tony]

I think Wagner is out... sounds like they are playing Syracuse on 9/14.

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?129115-Does-Wagner-count-toward-FBS-bowl-eligibility&p=1941899 (http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?129115-Does-Wagner-count-toward-FBS-bowl-eligibility&p=1941899&highlight=wagner#post1941899)

[NDSUstudent]

NCAT is out for 11/2..from AGS...


NCAT is hosting Virginia University-Lynchburg for their homecoming on 11/2

[SamsRams]

Villanova just lost their payday game opening weekend vs Pitt. how about offer them that money they lost to play on the 14th. tied in with a home and home bball game.

[reformedUNDfan]

Villanova just lost their payday game opening weekend vs Pitt. how about offer them that money they lost to play on the 14th. tied in with a home and home bball game.

someone on ags says they already have an opponent found and will announce next week. Could be NDSU.

[Gully]

Villanova just lost their payday game opening weekend vs Pitt. how about offer them that money they lost to play on the 14th. tied in with a home and home bball game.

That would be totally awesome. No idea if it's a realistic hope though.

[HerdBot]

Villanova just lost their payday game opening weekend vs Pitt. how about offer them that money they lost to play on the 14th. tied in with a home and home bball game.

Greatest idea ever

[westnodak93bison]

Greatest idea ever

Wishful thinking imho. I don't see Villanova giving us a home FB game and a home and home basketball agreement. These are east coast people. No way they would give us two home games in return for one? East coast arrogance would not let it happen especially with a us being from ND. I doubt they would do that with Illinois St. or even Youngstown. Also, what fan from Philly would want to watch Villanova play NDSU. Their fans would look at the schedule and say who?

[SamsRams]

I get your stance and mostly agree with it. Fact is they just lost out on their fbs payday and NDSU is looking to pay someone to come in. I have to venture a guess that the amount NDSU would offer matched with the buyout pitt gave would have to equal the amount they were supposed to get. the bball thing was just a fun throw in.

I get tearing down an idea but it would be nice If u presented your own idea for the 11th game so we can agree or disagree on what u suggest

[westnodak93bison]

I get your stance and mostly agree with it. Fact is they just lost out on their fbs payday and NDSU is looking to pay someone to come in. I have to venture a guess that the amount NDSU would offer matched with the buyout pitt gave would have to equal the amount they were supposed to get. the bball thing was just a fun throw in.

I get tearing down an idea but it would be nice If u presented your own idea for the 11th game so we can agree or disagree on what u suggest

Point taken. Please remember your own advice when posting in the future. Not sure what kind of deal it would take. Maybe, and its a big maybe, they would do a home and home FB and us traveling to PHilly for next to nothing one game BB deal.

[SamsRams]

If gene is looking for a home and home I have to believe it would be done already. plus nova draws about as many football fans to home games as MSUM.

if they had fans who wanted to watch football I would think they could have hosted Wagner or Colgate in first round but instead they couldn't even outbid Stony Brook for their game

[SamsRams]

according to David Smoak who works for espn radio in waco, NDSU was contacted to play Baylor on the 14th but could not commit without a having a 6th home game first. game will most likely go to wofford

[perthbison]

they couldn't even outbid Stony Brook for their gameThis would make it more likely they would take the (money) bait if it's dangled in front of them. A road BB game would be fun as long as it's televised.

[SamsRams]

This would make it more likely they would take the (money) bait if it's dangled in front of them.

which is why it will most likely be Syracuse vs Nova.

Wagner doesn't make sense as they don't count for bowl totals.

once Syracuse and Baylor lock down their final OOC game the rest will fall pretty quickly I believe. plus the price for a home game comes down.

[Gully]

according to David Smoak who works for espn radio in waco, NDSU was contacted to play Baylor on the 14th but could not commit without a having a 6th home game first. game will most likely go to wofford

Ugh. I'd love to see that game.....even more than a 6th home game.

[NDSUstudent]

Also cross off North Carolina A&T off possibles list for #NDSU on 9/7; they're playing App State #FCSFootball

https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/306099161839857664

[tony]

According to AGS, Villanova just scheduled Boston College for their opener so now they have 11 games. I'm guessing that dramatically lowers the probability of a game with NDSU.

[NDSUstudent]

According to AGS, Villanova just scheduled Boston College for their opener so now they have 11 games. I'm guessing that dramatically lowers the probability of a game with NDSU.

Your fears were correct...Villanova finalizes an 11 game schedule for the 2013 season...

http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/022513aaa.html

[TransAmBison]

Why can't we just bring in Georgia Southern? It'd be nice to get the cupcake right away, and then we don't have to bother playing them again in the playoffs.

[Da Bison]

Why can't we just bring in Georgia Southern? It'd be nice to get the cupcake right away, and then we don't have to bother playing them again in the playoffs.

Along the same line, how about scheduling an OOC game with SDSU. That would give us two "Bison Home Games" with them this year.

[SamsRams]

According to AGS, Villanova just scheduled Boston College for their opener so now they have 11 games. I'm guessing that dramatically lowers the probability of a game with NDSU.

BC also canceled their game with Stony Brook...what the hell is up with that? Is BC making up for Pitt canceling? Why leave Stony Brook out in the cold?

Also appears Wofford Baylor 8-31 is a go

[NDSUstudent]

Wofford released their schedule today...they'll only play 11 games....

http://athletics.wofford.edu/news/2013/2/25/FB_0225131631.aspx

[Gully]

At what point do we have to take an away game to ensure we have 11 legit games next fall? I'd love 6 home games but it would suck to wait too long and be left with only 10 games period.

[SamsRams]

At what point do we have to take an away game to ensure we have 11 legit games next fall? I'd love 6 home games but it would suck to wait too long and be left with only 10 games period.

That wont happen. I agree that if ever there was a team that could handle 6 road and 5 home games its this team. In Gene I trust, he will find some scrub to come in the 14th.

[Bisonator98]

Just sign a home and home with Northern Colorado already, geeze it shouldn't be this difficult. Spank them on 9/17 then if we get a better offer for the away game just buy it out like everyone else seems to do!

[Gully]

That wont happen. I agree that if ever there was a team that could handle 6 road and 5 home games its this team. In Gene I trust, he will find some scrub to come in the 14th.

Sams, I don't necessarily disagree because I really have no idea how these things play out. However, I am curious as to why you're so confident in this point? At some point don't you run out of teams?

[DePereBisonFan]

Just sign a home and home with Northern Colorado already, geeze it shouldn't be this difficult. Spank them on 9/17 then if we get a better offer for the away game just buy it out like everyone else seems to do!

Um, no. :facepalm:

[Elvis was a Bison]

Just sign a home and home with Northern Colorado already, geeze it shouldn't be this difficult. Spank them on 9/17 then if we get a better offer for the away game just buy it out like everyone else seems to do!

Have you no honor? You need to study the way of the Bison!

[Bisonator98]

The buyout wasn't a serious statement. But I wouldn't mind a H/H with NC.

[westnodak93bison]

Could someone update the initial list of teams at the beginning of this thread? Thanks.

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[NDSUstudent]

Could someone update the initial list of teams at the beginning of this thread? Thanks.

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It's updated....Tony and I have been updating it as scheduling info is released.

[NDSUstudent]

The Wagner-Syracuse game is finalized so cross them off for 9/14...

http://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/index.ssf/2013/02/syracuse_football_schedule_201.html#incart_m-rpt-2

[westnodak93bison]

It's updated....Tony and I have been updating it as scheduling info is released.

Sorry missed it. Thanks for doing the leg work.
I'd like to see an OVU team but I doubt they will schedule us on a one game deal.

[JustinTyem]

I hope the NDSU Bison bring in the Florida A&M Rattlers

[southcliffbison]

I hope the NDSU Bison bring in the Florida A&M Rattlers


Is it safe to assume that their school colors are green and gold?

[SamsRams]

NAU has the 7th and 14th open. Some suggest the 14th is @UC Davis but that game could also be played 11-9


Sams, I don't necessarily disagree because I really have no idea how these things play out. However, I am curious as to why you're so confident in this point? At some point don't you run out of teams?

Because he does it year after year. Being I am an out of town fan and enjoy seeing new stadiums I would love another road OOC game. Sure I would have loved Baylor but I would also enjoy some crap stadium like Duquesne in Pittsburgh. Throw the NEC a bone and travel to one of their spots in a 2-1 deal. Open @Kstate bye @Duquesne vs Delaware St. I know it will never happen but I would like it as a fan.

[JSUBison]

Florida A&M plays TN State on the 7th.

http://www.tsutigers.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=19600&SPID=11267&SPSID=92675

[SamsRams]

Sacred Heart does have the 14th open. They have a rumored game with Marist, but since NEC schedule is not completed it could be played anytime

Lets get Bobby Valentine to visit!!

[NDSUstudent]

From AGS...


UC Davis has NAU on 9/7 and Nevada-Reno on 9/14

[KC Bison]

From now on, any home and home contract with a Big Sky team needs to have them coming to Fargo first. I absolutely don't trust any of them.

[DePereBisonFan]

Throw the NEC a bone and travel to one of their spots in a 2-1 deal. Open @Kstate bye @Duquesne vs Delaware St. I know it will never happen but I would like it as a fan.

I like that idea of doing a 2-for-1 deal. I like playing teams from a variety of conferences as long as they are DI counters. Plus I would think that playing teams in football opens up the door for conversations with GT about other sports (sort of like the tourney game vs. KU opened up the door for football vs KU, the game that was manifestation of the turning point for our FCS football program).

[SamsRams]

From AGS...

don't believe everything u read on the internet

[SamsRams]

also trying to understand how marist is available the 14th yet sacred heart is not? who is shu scheduled to play 9-14?

[JustinTyem]

Is it safe to assume that their school colors are green and gold?Green and Orange,LoL

[tony]

don't believe everything u read on the internet

Well, UC Davis has their schedule up on their website and it shows a 9/7 with NAU and 9/14 game with Nevada.

http://www.ucdavisaggies.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/ucda-m-footbl-sched.html

Edit: Hey NDSUStudent and other interested properties. I added a new formatting code to board... the overstrike. [ s ]text[ /s ] will result in text if you remove the spaces. Figured it be useful for showing which teams have been eliminated.

[SamsRams]

http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/022513aaa.html

[tony]

http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/022513aaa.html

I'll put NAU back although they've announced their schedule already. Maybe NDSU can talk them into 12 games.

http://www.macon.com/2013/02/27/2373746/northern-arizona-sets-11-game.html

[SamsRams]

I'll put NAU back although they've announced their schedule already. Maybe NDSU can talk them into 12 games.

http://www.macon.com/2013/02/27/2373746/northern-arizona-sets-11-game.html

A lot of teams on that list need to be convinced to play 12.

Still trying to figure out why Sacred heart is not listed on the 14th

[tony]

A lot of teams on that list need to be convinced to play 12.

Still trying to figure out why Sacred heart is not listed on the 14th

Added Sacred Heart to the 14th.

[IzzyFlexion]

Well, UC Davis has their schedule up on their website and it shows a 9/7 with NAU and 9/14 game with Nevada.

http://www.ucdavisaggies.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/ucda-m-footbl-sched.html

Edit: Hey NDSUStudent and other interested properties. I added a new formatting code to board... the overstrike. [ s ]text[ /s ] will result in text if you remove the spaces. Figured it be useful for showing which teams have been eliminated.

That's pretty coul. I mean....cool.

[tony]

Did a search on the rapidly-becoming-unreadable AGS: Sounds like Liberty will end their season at Charleston Southern at Charleston. It would be better for NDSU's scheduling needs if that was a Liberty home game.

[NDSUKurt]

Cross a couple more options off of the list:

Samford is playing at Florida A&M on Sept 14th
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4571281

Northern Arizona is playing at UC Davis on September 14th
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4571045

Also, accoring to this website, Liberty wants home games for this season, not away games. That may make getting Librty to come to Fargo hard.
http://www.libertyflamesnation.com/search/label/football

Personally, I think that Gene Taylor may need to do a home and home for this year and next, especially since FCS can play 12 games each season. That is why I think Villanova or Northern Colorado would be the best for this.

[tony]

Cross a couple more options off of the list:

Samford is playing at Florida A&M on Sept 14th
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4571281

Northern Arizona is playing at UC Davis on September 14th
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4571045

Also, accoring to this website, Liberty wants home games for this season, not away games. That may make getting Librty to come to Fargo hard.
http://www.libertyflamesnation.com/search/label/football

Personally, I think that Gene Taylor may need to do a home and home for this year and next, especially since FCS can play 12 games each season. That is why I think Villanova or Northern Colorado would be the best for this.

Did FCS change the rules about 12-game seasons? I think that 12-game seasons only happen in those years that there is an extra weekend between Labor Day and Thanksgiving.

[NDSUKurt]

I realize it was my bad wording...according to what I have seen, in years 2013 and 2014 FCS teams can play 12 games...that is why I said "each season" (referring to 2013 and 2014).

[NDSUKurt]

Cross off Alcorn State and Mississippi Valley State on 9/14

Alcorn State is hosting Mississippi Valley State according to the Alcorn State Football Website:

http://www.alcornsports.com/schedule.aspx?path=football

[Gully]

Running out of teams. I wouldn't mind an away game, actually. I get tired of driving to Fargo over and over.

[EndZoneQB]

Running out of teams. I wouldn't mind an away game, actually. I get tired of driving to Fargo over and over.

Speak for yourself.

[Gully]

Speak for yourself.

Isn't that I was doing when I started the sentence with, "I wouldn't mind"? Anyway, there might not be much of a choice if they can't get something soon.

[BlueBisonRock]

Running out of teams. I wouldn't mind an away game, actually. I get tired of driving to Fargo over and over.

I get your point. Having a five and a half hour head start for a change makes a number of away games real appealing. Put me in the "I woudn't mind category" also.

[SamsRams]

I get your point. Having a five and a half hour head start for a change makes a number of away games real appealing. Put me in the "I woudn't mind category" also.

he said speak for yourself aka agree with him or you suck

[tony]

he said speak for yourself aka agree with him or you suck

I thought "speak for yourself" meant "I don't think everybody would agree with your statement, including me." Too many people on this board view disagreement and insult as interchangeable.

[BlueBisonRock]

he said speak for yourself aka agree with him or you suck

I agreed with Gully. Am I now in the 'I Suck Club'?


I have to admit I thought that was an exclusive club for AG, Tranny, and RTO?

[BisonNeil]

I thought "speak for yourself" meant "I don't think everybody would agree with your statement, including me." Too many people on this board view disagreement and insult as interchangeable.

Sigh........

[tony]

Sigh........

What did you say about my mother!?!

[EndZoneQB]

I thought "speak for yourself" meant "I don't think everybody would agree with your statement, including me." Too many people on this board view disagreement and insult as interchangeable.

Haha, definitely what I meant. Maybe coupled with a sarcastic eye roll and a chuckle.

[SamsRams]

Butler 10 games 6 home and could use some money to move out of A-10.

Wagner has 9-7 open

[BisonTeacher]

I agreed with Gully. Am I now in the 'I Suck Club'?

Hey...if you want to associate yourself with a guy like gully...you have to accept the consequences.

[NDSUKurt]

There are not many options left for NDSU to play this year when filling out their schedule. There are even fewer quality opponents left available.

This is what I consider to be the best available. Let me know what you think.

Sept 7
Northern Arizona – (8-3 last season) NDSU would probably have to do a home and home with them, but they are a good team that barely missed the playoffs last year.

Northern Colorado – (5-6 last season) would probably have to do a home and home with them, but again, would be a better quality opponent.

Tennessee State – (8-3 last season) They were fighting until the end of the season for a playoff berth.

Sept 14
Liberty – (6-5 last season) They would probably require a home and home as they want home games and Turner Gill is the head coach (he may still be mad about the comments that Coach Bohl made about Kansas after NDSU beat them)

North Carolina A&T – (7-4 last season) This is purely based on the record that they had last season.

Nov 2
Arkansas Pine Bluff – (10-2 last season) This is purely based on the record that they had last season, but they may require a home and home.

Lehigh – (10-1 last season) This is purely based on the record that they had last season

[NDSUKurt]

Cross Charleston Southern off of the list for a possible game on Sept 7th. They play Shorter at home.

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4571780

[SamsRams]

if u are going off last year Wagner is above and beyond the best team available

[Castor Troy]

I'm not feeling good at all about getting an FCS counter. Would we ever just cut our losses and go with a DII school?

[Bison 4 Life]

I'm not feeling good at all about getting an FCS counter. Would we ever just cut our losses and go with a DII school?

I doubt GT would ever let it get that bad. Morgan State and Robert Morris could be backups if NAU or UNC say no.

Still lots of possibilities.

[NDSUstudent]

I'm not feeling good at all about getting an FCS counter. Would we ever just cut our losses and go with a DII school?

We would play a road game before doing that.

[tony]

We would play a road game before doing that.

Or a road FCS game and a home D2 game.

[NDSUKurt]

Cross off North Carolina A&T on Sept 14. They are playing Elon at home.

http://www.ncataggies.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=593293&SPID=74503&DB_OEM_ID=24500&Q_SEASON=2013

[80ALUM]

I'm not feeling good at all about getting an FCS counter. Would we ever just cut our losses and go with a DII school? GT said on radio we will not play a DII.

[BlueBisonRock]

GT said on radio we will not play a DII.

So, the GFCCC is out then.

[SamsRams]

valpo has the 14th available and possibly the 7th also. CS has valpo @st Joe's (DII) on valpos schedule and @Wagner on wagners schedule on the 7th

[RedRiver]

GT just said on KFGO that they are struggling to get the 11th game at home, down to just a couple of teams. May have to play the 11th on the road and get a future home game.

[aces1180]

GT just said on KFGO that they are struggling to get the 11th game at home, down to just a couple of teams. May have to play the 11th on the road and get a future home game.

No surprise really...I hope the buyout would be $400K.

[NDSUKurt]

Cross Butler off of the list for 9/14. They are playing at Franklin.

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4572922

[Bison"FANatic"]

Not getting a home game makes it a even bigger F%$$ You to Montana state. God I hope we meet them in the playoffs at our house.

[344Johnson]

Not getting a home game makes it a even bigger F%$$ You to Montana state. God I hope we meet them in the playoffs at our house.

lol where else would we meet them?

[td577]

don't believe everything u read on the internet

I saw the commercial. If it isn't true it can't be on the interweb.


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[HerdBot]

GT just said on KFGO that they are struggling to get the 11th game at home, down to just a couple of teams. May have to play the 11th on the road and get a future home game.

That freaking blows. 5 home games? Shit the undies have 7. That's a big increase per game too. Sucks missing out on early season warm tailgating

[SamsRams]

http://www.kfgo.com/on-air-details.php?ID=2240

[Gully]

Well this certainly makes the existing home games more precious. Maybe I'll make a trip to Brookings after all.

[HerdBot]

Well this certainly makes the existing home games more precious. Maybe I'll make a trip to Brookings after all.

Its the create your own home game program. Haven't missed a game in Brookings since 2003

[SamsRams]

Here is our breakdown of available teams.

http://bisonation.info/search-for-11th-game/

[MontBison]

I thought GT would schedule a D2 game if it ment trying to get 6 home games.

[DIBISON]

No, he has said multiple times no DII teams even if that is the only option for a 6th home game. They will schedule an FCS on the road for the 11th game and only have 5 home games.

[westnodak93bison]

Gene sounded kind of frustrated. Not very confident. I suppose few teams want to come here and get their asses kicked when they could get nearly double the money playing an FBS team.

[NDSUKurt]

Cross off Tennessee State on September 7th. They play at Florida A&M university.

http://www.famuathletics.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=25300&SPID=80904&SPSID=606545

(watch the video)

[td577]

Lets just offer more money to whoever Montana state is playing on one of our open dates.

Seriously, the Bison just need to make four more home games happen (I consider frisco a home game). That would be nine home games. If that happens, I will have forgotten how many games they didn't play during the season.


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Double post by accident.




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[NDSUKurt]

I have lived in Virginia since 2008, but will be moving to Wisconsin around June. If NDSU ends up playing a road game at Liberty (which I believe would be the road game Gene Taylor is talking about as they need home games still) or Villanova, I will be really mad as I will miss the game. I will have been here for 5 years and never had a chance to see NDSU on the east coast, and then I leave and then come here 4 months after I leave.

I still would like to get that single home game with no return game. But I think it would have to be a home and home against Northern Colorado, Northern Arizona, Liberty, Wagner or Villanova (I know they announced their schedule, but they do have the 14th open).

[JSUBison]

I'd like to see NDSU travel to Georgetown this year. In a few years Georgetown would send their MBB team for the very first game in the SHAC.

[344Johnson]

I'd like to see NDSU travel to Georgetown this year. In a few years Georgetown would send their MBB team for the very first game in the SHAC.

I could get on board with that.

[HerdBot]

Here is our breakdown of available teams.

http://bisonation.info/search-for-11th-game/

Nice breakdown Sams! At this point in time, as crazy as it sounds, I would be exicited to play Wagner, Valpo, Robert Morris, or even Mississippi Valley State with a home and home. (as long as the game is here first)

Personally I would like to see Monmouth at home on 11/2 and play a 12th road game early in the year vs a team like Mississippi Valley if we can secure a home and home.

[SamsRams]

I would love Wagner but being its so far and the 7th its unlikely.

Semu is my favorite at this point for home and home

[NDSUKurt]

I have wondered why Gene Taylor doesn't go more for the 12 games this season. I know that the team has played a lot of extra games because of the playoffs for the last 3 years, but these are young men. It is not like the are over 40.

If I could do it, I would do a home and home with Northern Arizona, Northern Colorado, Villanova, Liberty, Wagner, or Lehigh. I would do the first game as an away game in 2013 and get a return game for 2014 or 2015 (with a massive buyout of $300k or more). Then I would get a 12th home game with a lesser team, like a Pioneer League team, SWAC team, Patriot League team, or MEAC team as a payout game.

From what I have seen, next year, the 2014 season, FCS teams can play 12 games again. Assuming this is the case, NDSU should use that 12th game as an opportunity for home and home contracts for future return years as we are seeing that teams do not want to play in Fargo period.

[aces1180]

I would love a 6th home as much as the next guy, but I would rather have our team be as successful as possible and earn home field advantage for the playoffs. If that means going on the road and kicking some ass, so be it.

Tailgating for three home games in December > Tailgating for one game in September.

[HerdBot]

I would love a 6th home as much as the next guy, but I would rather have our team be as successful as possible and earn home field advantage for the playoffs. If that means going on the road and kicking some ass, so be it.

Tailgating for three home games in December > Tailgating for one game in September.

Home field advantage is earned through conference play. And fans deserve 6 home games. Could care less if its a cupcake or Alabama at the dome.

[HerdBot]

I have wondered why Gene Taylor doesn't go more for the 12 games this season. I know that the team has played a lot of extra games because of the playoffs for the last 3 years, but these are young men. It is not like the are over 40.

If I could do it, I would do a home and home with Northern Arizona, Northern Colorado, Villanova, Liberty, Wagner, or Lehigh. I would do the first game as an away game in 2013 and get a return game for 2014 or 2015 (with a massive buyout of $300k or more). Then I would get a 12th home game with a lesser team, like a Pioneer League team, SWAC team, Patriot League team, or MEAC team as a payout game.

From what I have seen, next year, the 2014 season, FCS teams can play 12 games again. Assuming this is the case, NDSU should use that 12th game as an opportunity for home and home contracts for future return years as we are seeing that teams do not want to play in Fargo period.

Book a home and home with an easy team. Have them come here this year and travel there next year. We already have Montana booked for 2014 so we just need 1 more game.

And I think the USD game in 2014 may be a non conference game. At least that's what the schedule says. Its in November

I think cupcake games are great opportunities to give the backups extended playing time. I think that can be very valuable and it limits the wear on starters. Reminds me of the great 80s teams. Backups would come in and not miss a beat because every game they played a full quarter

[roadwarrior]

And I think the USD game in 2014 may be a non conference game. At least that's what the schedule says. Its in November

That game was scheduled before USD joined the conference. I would bet that game will be erased once the MVFC schedule for 2014 is released.

[HerdBot]

That game was scheduled before USD joined the conference. I would bet that game will be erased once the MVFC schedule for 2014 is released.

I was wondering about that. In a perfect world it ends up being a game like they do in the Big Sky as a non conference. Maybe we see the return of WIU for a season?

[aces1180]

Home field advantage is earned through conference play. And fans deserve 6 home games. Could care less if its a cupcake or Alabama at the dome.

I disagree...Home field advantage is based on overall record, not just conference record. If NDSU goes 8-0 in the MVC and 0-3 in non-conference play, we go on the road. And as a fan, Teammaker and season ticket holder, I would rather see Gene do what is best for the team. If that means going on the road to get a win, do it.

[NDSUstudent]

Book a home and home with an easy team. Have them come here this year and travel there next year. We already have Montana booked for 2014 so we just need 1 more game.

And I think the USD game in 2014 may be a non conference game. At least that's what the schedule says. Its in November

I think cupcake games are great opportunities to give the backups extended playing time. I think that can be very valuable and it limits the wear on starters. Reminds me of the great 80s teams. Backups would come in and not miss a beat because every game they played a full quarter

We are playing USD as a conference game in 2014, we will not play Illinois State in either 2014 or 2015 in conference play though.

[HerdBot]

I disagree...Home field advantage is based on overall record, not just conference record. If NDSU goes 8-0 in the MVC and 0-3 in non-conference play, we go on the road. And as a fan, Teammaker and season ticket holder, I would rather see Gene do what is best for the team. If that means going on the road to get a win, do it.

The odds of going 8-0 in conference play and 0-3 non conference play is what 1% ?
The conference portion is the real challenge. Outside of the last place team, every MVFC game is the hardest. (Except KSU obviously) No non conference team not from the SoCon is coming to the dome and winning. I had Montana State pencilled in as an easy win much less a cupcake. Who are we going to bring in that were not going to beat? There aint enough good teams out there to give us a good game at home so migjt as well get the win at home and keep the fans happy . Traveling to some shitty conference team at the expense of a home game does nothing. Jusy my opinion

Now going on the road for a cupcake next year makes sense if it means 12 games and a 6th home game this year

[aces1180]

The odds of going 8-0 in conference play and 0-3 non conference play is what 1% ?
The conference portion is the real challenge. Outside of the last place team, every MVFC game is the hardest. (Except KSU obviously) No non conference team not from the SoCon is coming to the dome and winning. I had Montana State pencilled in as an easy win much less a cupcake. Who are we going to bring in that were not going to beat? There aint enough good teams out there to give us a good game at home so migjt as well get the win at home and keep the fans happy . Traveling to some shitty conference team at the expense of a home game does nothing

Here lies the problem...Nobody, not even a cupcake, wants to come to Fargo to play us this year...That is why I say go on the road if needed on the front end of a home-home with a HUGE buyout.

[HerdBot]

Here lies the problem...Nobody, not even a cupcake, wants to come to Fargo to play us this year...That is why I say go on the road if needed on the front end of a home-home with a HUGE buyout.

Dont understand why a cupcake has no issues going toba bcs school but is scared to play the national champs? Whats the difference? Both are guaranteed losses

I think if we do a home and home, someone will want to come here this year. Even if its a cupcake. Talk about a big game when you can put us on a schedule. Traveling to a team like Liberty on the road is risky. Travelling to a swac school is not

Did some checking... our last non conference home loss was to Davis in 2003 as a D2 school

[BisonNation11]

Here lies the problem...Nobody, not even a cupcake, wants to come to Fargo to play us this year...That is why I say go on the road if needed on the front end of a home-home with a HUGE buyout.

I agree. It sounds near impossible to get anyone to come here, let alone without a home and home. As much as I would dislike it, go win on the road and let's party in December with the best party Frisco has ever seen in January (and yes, it will be better than any Buffet concert).

[NDSUstudent]

Play at Drake...we could bring a ton of fans to their stadium. Lehigh is another option but I want that date for a bye week.

[BisonNeil]

Nice breakdown Sams! At this point in time, as crazy as it sounds, I would be exicited to play Wagner, Valpo, Robert Morris, or even Mississippi Valley State with a home and home. (as long as the game is here first)

Personally I would like to see Monmouth at home on 11/2 and play a 12th road game early in the year vs a team like Mississippi Valley if we can secure a home and home.

I cannot imagine why anyone would want their team to give up an open date just before the playoffs start and why they would want a 12 game season. The playoff season is long enough for these guys with 15 games, why beat the crap out of them with 16? Why not let them rest their beat up bodies a couple of weeks before the playoffs begin and than give them another week off with a bye?

Your comments make no sense to me and I couldn't disagree with you more.

As for me, beggers can't be choosers. I just want a home game and I don't care about the opponent as long as it is a counter.

[HerdBot]

Play at Drake...we could bring a ton of fans to their stadium. Lehigh is another option but I want that date for a bye week.

Thats a good idea with Drake. Were all hopeful for the MVC conference so offering up a home and home would be good. We lightly recruit that area too. Easy road win. Somewhat close road trip. Last resort if we absolutely cannot get a 6th home game. Why the heck haven't we played drake before? Everyone else had. They routinely play good fcs teams. Last year they hosted Montana State and was competitive too. That was a home and home I assume?

[HerdBot]

I cannot imagine why anyone would want their team to give up an open date just before the playoffs start and why they would want a 12 game season. The playoff season is long enough for these guys with 15 games, why beat the crap out of them with 16? Why not let them rest their beat up bodies a couple of weeks before the playoffs begin and than give them another week off with a bye?

Your comments make no sense to me and I couldn't disagree with you more.

As for me, beggers can't be choosers. I just want a home game and I don't care about the opponent as long as it is a counter.

2 weeks off can be bad. Completely takes you off rhythm. I can site dozens of examples. A cupcake game means backups play. You have to be smart about it. But with other teams playing 12 it could hurt us in the eyes of the playoff committee if we go 8-3 vs a crap team that goes 11-1 or 10-2 and suddenly we dont get home field

[aces1180]

2 weeks off can be bad. Completely takes you off rhythm. I can site dozens of examples. A cupcake game means backups play. You have to be smart about it. But with other teams playing 12 it could hurt us in the eyes of the playoff committee if we go 8-3 vs a crap team that goes 11-1 or 10-2 and suddenly we dont get home field

They won't have two weeks off...The Bison would be off Nov. 2 and if they earned a bye in the playoffs, the second one wouldn't be until November 30. A bye on Nov.2 would come in handy in getting players healthy, especially towards the end of a bruising MVFC schedule.

[BisonNation11]

Date Opponent Location Time (CST) Results Media
Fri, Aug 30 Kansas State at Manhattan, Kan. 7:30 p.m. FOX Sports 1
Sat, Sep 21 Delaware State Fargo, N.D. TBA
Sat, Sep 28 South Dakota State (Dakota Marker) * at Brookings, S.D. TBA
Sat, Oct 05 Northern Iowa * Fargo, N.D. TBA
Sat, Oct 12 Missouri State (Homecoming) * Fargo, N.D. TBA
Sat, Oct 19 Southern Illinois * at Carbondale, Ill. TBA
Sat, Oct 26 Indiana State * at Terre Haute, Ind. TBA
Sat, Nov 09 Illinois State (Harvest Bowl) * Fargo, N.D. TBA
Sat, Nov 16 Youngstown State * at Youngstown, Ohio TBA
Sat, Nov 23 South Dakota * Fargo, N.D. TBA

So looking at the schedule, an open Nov. 2 date would be optimal. Allows the team to rest after two very tough games and have time to prepare for two more very tough games. First round playoff bye would come Nov. 30. Fill the Sept. dates with whoever you can (home or away) and pray Montana St. comes here in the playoffs.

[HerdBot]

They won't have two weeks off...The Bison would be off Nov. 2 and if they earned a bye in the playoffs, the second one wouldn't be until November 23. A bye on Nov.2 would come in handy in getting players healthy, especially towards the end of a bruising MVFC schedule.

I was responding to Bisonneil saying Why not let them rest their beat up bodies a couple of weeks before the playoffs begin and than give them another week off with a bye? but I think I misread his point.

[aces1180]

I was responding to Bisonneil saying Why not let them rest their beat up bodies a couple of weeks before the playoffs begin and than give them another week off with a bye? but I think I misread his point.

I gotcha now...

[HerdBot]

Even Sam Houston has 6 home games this year plus one in Houston's reliant stadium and I'm sure most teams think of them as pretty good. Serious why are teams so deathly afraid of us

http://www.gobearkats.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19900&ATCLID=206595762

[aces1180]

Even Sam Houston has 6 home games this year plus one in Houston's reliant stadium and I'm sure most teams think of them as pretty good. Serious why are teams so deathly afraid of us

http://www.gobearkats.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19900&ATCLID=206595762

Because we are as good, if not better than a lot of FBS teams right now, but can't afford to shell out the huge payday. That's my thought, anyway.

[SamsRams]

Even Sam Houston has 6 home games this year plus one in Houston's reliant stadium and I'm sure most teams think of them as pretty good. Serious why are teams so deathly afraid of us

http://www.gobearkats.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19900&ATCLID=206595762

so u want NDSU to copy that format and schedule minot st so they have 6 at home?

[tony]

so u want NDSU to copy that format and schedule minot st so they have 6 at home?

Can't even do that because the NSIC isn't playing non-conference opponents any more. It'd have to be a MIAA team.

[aces1180]

Can't even do that because the NSIC isn't playing non-conference opponents any more. It'd have to be a MIAA team.

Well there goes my hopes of seeing the Bison play BSU right next to Lake Bemidji at Chet Anderson Stadium...

[NDSUKurt]

Cross Monmouth off for 11/2 in Fargo. They are playing 12 games, with the game on 11/2 at Sacred Heart.

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4573164

[HerdBot]

so u want NDSU to copy that format and schedule minot st so they have 6 at home?

I didn't see that. Serious a D2?

[HerdBot]

Because we are as good, if not better than a lot of FBS teams right now, but can't afford to shell out the huge payday. That's my thought, anyway.

Seems like 200-250k isn't really that far off. I think mac schools only pay in the 300 range but i could be wrong. Gt said on the radio he thinks ksu is paying 450 but they are obviously a step up and can afford it. How much can sam houston be paying eastern Washington? We have to be at the top of the fcs in payouts except for Montana and Appalachian so we should have some bargaining power

[tony]

Seems like 200-250k isn't really that far off. I think mac schools only pay in the 300 range but i could be wrong. Gt said on the radio he thinks ksu is paying 450 but they are obviously a step up and can afford it. How much can sam houston be paying eastern Washington?

I don't think that Sam Houston isn't paying Eastern Washington - that's a home-and-home.

I know for sure that MAC schools weren't paying NDSU anywhere near $300k. Maybe that has changed.

[roadwarrior]

We have had only five regular season home games three times in the past 10 years: 2006, 2007, 2009

[RedRiver]

We have had only five regular season home games three times in the past 10 years: 2006, 2007, 2009
And if we have only 5 home games in 2013 that home schedule would have happened 4 times in the last 8 years. So it does happen more than everyone believes.

[NDSUKurt]

Cross off Mississippi Valley State on Sept 7. They are playing Delta State at home.

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4573167

[SamsRams]

I didn't see that. Serious a D2?

incarnate word is a non counter

[EagleBison]

I know for sure that MAC schools weren't paying NDSU anywhere near $300k. Maybe that has changed.

If Montana St can pay $200K not to play NDSU, the MAC Schools should be able to pay that or more to play the Bison. :)

[SamsRams]

If Montana St can pay $200K not to play NDSU, the MAC Schools should be able to pay that or more to play the Bison. :)

100K no 200K

[HerdBot]

And if we have only 5 home games in 2013 that home schedule would have happened 4 times in the last 8 years. So it does happen more than everyone believes.

The last 2 years weve had 9 home games not counting Sioux Falls and Frisco. 21 in 2 years

[NDSUKurt]

Hey SamsRams,

You had linked the article with your odds for the remaining teams on Bisonation.info. It was mentioned about Northern Colorado playing CSU-Pueblo on 9/14 could be moved.

According the the CSU-Pueblo website, they will be playing in Dallas Texas against Angelo State. That would mean Northern Colorado has 9/14 open. http://www.gothunderwolves.com/sports/fball/2013-14/schedule

To me, when Gene Taylor said in his interview that he had the options down to a couple of teams, and also was talking about possibly going away for the 11th game, this has 2 teams all over it - Liberty and Norther Colorado. Who would you prefer and why.

[taper]

We have a lot more history with UNC. Traveling to a former conference mate doesn't look as bad as an east coast private school. Not that I'd refuse any counter at this point.

[IzzyFlexion]

I want Turner Gill to walk into a rockin' FFD and go......

"Oh.......OK......now I think I get it.

[SamsRams]

Hey SamsRams,

You had linked the article with your odds for the remaining teams on Bisonation.info. It was mentioned about Northern Colorado playing CSU-Pueblo on 9/14 could be moved.

According the the CSU-Pueblo website, they will be playing in Dallas Texas against Angelo State. That would mean Northern Colorado has 9/14 open. http://www.gothunderwolves.com/sports/fball/2013-14/schedule

To me, when Gene Taylor said in his interview that he had the options down to a couple of teams, and also was talking about possibly going away for the 11th game, this has 2 teams all over it - Liberty and Norther Colorado. Who would you prefer and why.

You have your dates mixed. unc plays Wyoming the 14th pueblo the 7th

As for genes comments, I don't think either of those teams are who he was referring to as far as teams that he has offers out to. If there is an offer out there, it is for a guaranteed game at Fargodome. To me that indicates Morgan State or a team from the northeast or pioneer conferences. If it comes down to a home and home and the Bison travel first, the teams with the 14th available are at the top of the list. Southeast Missouri has to be a top choice for that scenario

[NDSUKurt]

Nice catch - I missed that one badly.


You have your dates mixed. unc plays Wyoming the 14th pueblo the 7th

[SamsRams]

Nice catch - I missed that one badly.

I've done it many times before no worries. Appreciate your help in the links you have been giving us. I will say though anytime a team says they're playing a non counter I don't necessarily feel that team is not available anymore

[BisonNeil]

2 weeks off can be bad. Completely takes you off rhythm. I can site dozens of examples. A cupcake game means backups play. You have to be smart about it. But with other teams playing 12 it could hurt us in the eyes of the playoff committee if we go 8-3 vs a crap team that goes 11-1 or 10-2 and suddenly we dont get home field

It's not two continuous weeks. You are not understanding what I am stating. I think keeping Nov 2 open is key. They would have played 5 of 8 conference games, then come back rested up on the 9th and finish off three weeks of conference games against Illinois State, YSU, and USD, two of three games very tough. Vigen is a master at offensive game planning when he has more than a week to plan, another huge point to finish off conference play strong.

Then the Bison would get a second week off in the bye week, which I think is huge before a grueling playoff schedule.

So, I still think leaving Nov 2 open has to be a priority which is why I didn't like your first choice of having Monmouth there and also have a 12th game. I just don't like it.

[Bison03]

Leaving Nov 2nd open is key but if it meant having a home game that day, I think Gene would schedule that date.

[NDSUstudent]

Drake releases their 2013 schedule...

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4573470

[NDSUKurt]

Drake releases their 2013 schedule...

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4573470

They did, but they may still be in consideration for 9/14 in Fargo.

[NDSUstudent]

They did, but they may still be in consideration for 9/14 in Fargo.

I doubt it.

I don't think Drake would play @UNI and @NDSU back to back.

[IzzyFlexion]

I doubt it.

I don't think Drake would play @UNI and @NDSU back to back.

But why?!?!

-remember a couple years back when at least one UNI troll on here was touting Drake's formidability?

[Bison"FANatic"]

But why?!?!

-remember a couple years back when at least one UNI troll on here was touting Drake's formidability?

2 national championships and the outbursts, preposterous statements and trolling sure slowed down on here from them.

[NDSUKurt]

Lehigh announced their schedule today. They are playing 11 games, so it looks like they will not be coming to Fargo on 11/2. A shame...it would have been a good game, but the late season bye will be nice as well.

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4575268

[westnodak93bison]

Kind of annoying that most of these potential opponents don't have their partial 2013 schedules available on their website?

[EndZoneQB]

Kind of annoying that most of these potential opponents don't have their partial 2013 schedules available on their website?

We are spoiled with how NDSU shows the schedule way in advance.

[HerdBot]

Sdsu just added Butler as a 12th game at home on 8/31.

[JustinTyem]

What is GT waiting for????

[westnodak93bison]

What is GT waiting for????

You would think many teams would want a shot at the two time defending national champs but apparently not.

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[JustinTyem]

You would think many teams would want a shot at the two time defending national champs but apparently not.

Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2I understand what your sayin',but dont we need 1 more game and how long can we sit and play the waitin' game???

[MontBison]

I would bet that were going on the road....

[SamsRams]

I would bet that were going on the road....

I agree and if thats they way it happens, I just hope they have a 3 game contract offer out to each team that is interested. NDSU travels to you year one, you travel back within 2 years and a guarantee game in Fargodome within 6 years.

[DIBISON]

What is GT waiting for????
He is waiting for some school to sign a contract to play a football game this fall in Fargo. This late in the scheduling year that might not happen. So he's waiting as long as possible before a road game is scheduled.

[Bison03]

When was the final game announced last year?

[HandoEX]

When was the final game announced last year?
NDSU announced the Prairie View A&M game on March 13th last year. 2011's final game was announced December 10 and 2010's final game was announced on May 28.

[SamsRams]

NDSU announced the Prairie View A&M game on March 13th last year. 2011's final game was announced December 10 and 2010's final game was announced on May 28.

to me it feels like there are more options available than last year. Wonder when NEC announced conference schedule last year

[NDSUKurt]

Cross off Bryant on 9/7. They will be playing DII Asumption.

http://www.assumptiongreyhounds.com/sports/fball/2013-14/schedule


Looking at who is left, and the comments that Gene Taylor made on the radio show a few weeks ago (saying they have a couple of teams that they are looking at), I think that NDSU is looking at a Northeast Conference or Patriot League team to come to Fargo.

We have a recent history of NEC coming to Fargo -
Robert Morris 2012
St. Francis (PA) 2011
Wagner 2009
Central Connecticut State 2008

Recent Patriot League teams coming to Fargo -
Lafayette 2011


If I had to take a stab at who he was talking about (and this is pure speculation), I would say Duquesne from the Northeast Conference or Bucknell or Georgetown from the Patriot League. Bucknell and Georgetown each have 5 home games scheduled, so I think they have to be at the top of the list.

[SamsRams]

very unlikely Georgetown would ever visit. i would put Morgan state ahead of them.

[IzzyFlexion]

BYU has 2 open dates and one of them is September 14th.

[westnodak93bison]

BYU has 2 open dates and one of them is September 14th.

Schedule it in Las Vegas!

[SamsRams]

BYU has 2 open dates and one of them is September 14th.
They cannot play 13 games this year

[BisonNeil]

I heard there are no options for a home game this year to replace Montana State, bascially because no one wants to come here. So, the hold up is the negotiation for a home-home. But, I don't have the sources many of you have, so it is offered in the FWIWD.

[unbison]

get the last game on the road we will still have 8 home games and a psuedo home game in texas........party on lets do this shit

[dragonsfan]

Go play a Mountain west team and beat them

[NDSUKurt]

The front list needs to be updated:

Northern Arizona is at UC Davis on 9/14

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4571045

[CivilBison96]

I heard there are no options for a home game this year to replace Montana State, bascially because no one wants to come here. So, the hold up is the negotiation for a home-home. But, I don't have the sources many of you have, so it is offered in the FWIWD.

If this is true and we have to travel next year I hope Gene gets a $500,000 buyout to stop this string of return games being bought out.

[SamsRams]

Go play a Mountain west team and beat them

not happy to feed the troll but i cant help it. what mountain west team should buy out of a game and which team should they buy out to schedule NDSU. This should be fun

[HerdBot]

Dom Izzo @DomIzzoWDAY

#NDSU football schedule update: Gene Taylor says he's talks with East Coast #FCS school; no contracts have been sent either 9/7+9/14 in play

[HerdBot]

joP
I heard there are no options for a home game this year to replace Montana State, bascially because no one wants to come here. So, the hold up is the negotiation for a home-home. But, I don't have the sources many of you have, so it is offered in the FWIWD.

Is it the same source who said Grant Olson's going to miss the championship game and already had surgery? I hope so

[imabison]

Dom Izzo @DomIzzoWDAY

#NDSU football schedule update: Gene Taylor says he's talks with East Coast #FCS school; no contracts have been sent either 9/7+9/14 in play

Just replayed it from their site, Izzo says GT is in contact with a couple of schools, then makes it sound like its 1 East Coast FCS school. He speaks plural and
a single school. I am sure GT will take care of NDSU needs.

It seems to me that on the Western Carolina game it has a buy out clause but its 1 year prior to the scheduled game. At least that gives better chances to
reschedule if there is a buy out.

[HerdBot]

Just replayed it from their site, Izzo says GT is in contact with a couple of schools, then makes it sound like its 1 East Coast FCS school. He speaks plural and
a single school. I am sure GT will take care of NDSU needs.

It seems to me that on the Western Carolina game it has a buy out clause but its 1 year prior to the scheduled game. At least that gives better chances to
reschedule if there is a buy out.

The update. 75% of the fcs schools are on the east. No contract has been sent. Is that really an update? At least we know hes looking

[NDSUKurt]

Any idea on what team it may be?

On some of the Liberty boards there is talk that Liberty may be playing Morgan State. If this is true, the only shared date that those teams have is Sept 14 (which is also a oped date for NDSU). Morgan State would also have the 7th open.

If it is in fact a east coast school, it does reduce the options down a bit.




Just replayed it from their site, Izzo says GT is in contact with a couple of schools, then makes it sound like its 1 East Coast FCS school. He speaks plural and
a single school. I am sure GT will take care of NDSU needs.

It seems to me that on the Western Carolina game it has a buy out clause but its 1 year prior to the scheduled game. At least that gives better chances to
reschedule if there is a buy out.

[BisonFan02]

Georgetown?

[NDSUKurt]

Cross off 2 teams on 9/14 - Liberty and Morgan State

Morgan State will be playing at Liberty Universty.

http://morganstatebears.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=142

[acf2]

So what is the list now?

[NDSUKurt]

I missed it, but Morgan State is off for 9/7 as well. They are at Robert Morris that date.

http://morganstatebears.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=142

[NDSUKurt]

Cross off Northern Colorado on 9/7. They are playing CSU-Pueblo at home.

http://www.gothunderwolves.com/sports/fball/2013-14/schedule

[Bison 4 Life]

Cross off Northern Colorado on 9/7. They are playing CSU-Pueblo at home.

http://www.gothunderwolves.com/sports/fball/2013-14/schedule


Boo. that was the one I really wanted.


Now I want Bucknell. Bison v. Bison!

[bri-dog]

Boo. that was the one I really wanted.

Yeah, me too (for the selfish reason that it's a short drive for me)...:(

[NDSUKurt]

Looking at the teams that are left, I am not feeling good about 2 things:

1. There are very few quality teams left with available dates
2. NDSU may have to do a home and home and go on the road this season

Looking at the teams available and the comments that were made by Gene Taylor (NDSU had offered this team earlier and they said no, but now this east coast team is "reconsidering" the offer), I believe it may be any of these teams:

9/7
Wagner - they were good last season and they need out of conference games because the Northeast Conference teams only play 6 conference games.

Duquesne - They have 2 shared open dates as NDSU, and are another Northeast conference team that may be reconsidering the offer because they also need games.

9/14
Robert Morris - We have played them in Fargo before, but I don't think they would want another beat down like the last time they were here (2012, 52-0 final score). They are also in the NorthEast Conference, and they do often need payout games, however.

Bucknell - This is only because they have 5 home games scheduled already.



IF NDSU has to do a home and home, I hope that is done with these teams. (These teams have announced their schedule, but are only playing 11 games so they may be willing to do it):

9/7
Northern Arizona - They would want it to be in Arizona this season as they currently open with 2 straight road games.

Villanova - Exact same as Northern Arizona


11/2
Wofford - Would be a great game, and would be in Fargo as Wofford has 6 home games scheduled

[gotts]

Home and home with Villanova, only they give us two basketball return trips at the BSA as their end of the deal :D

[acf2]

Home and home with Villanova, only they give us two basketball return trips at the BSA as their end of the deal :D
How does that get a home football game next fall for NDSU?

[gotts]

How does that get a home football game next fall for NDSU?

It doesn't. You must have missed the smiley at the end...

[reformedUNDfan]

i think people are going to have to deal with only having 8 home games this year.

[JustinTyem]

I could see,Gene sending the Bison to Villanova this fall,and inturn they send their basketball team(we pay for the flight and hotel rooms) to the BSA within 2-3 years and the football team to the FargoDome in 4-5 years.......... Its a win-win for both schools.............In my opinion..........

[WYOBISONMAN]

I could see,Gene sending the Bison to Villanova this fall,and inturn they send their basketball team(we pay for the flight and hotel rooms) to the BSA within 2-3 years and the football team to the FargoDome in 4-5 years.......... Its a win-win for both schools.............In my opinion..........

You forgot to type that in purple..........

[JustinTyem]

I could see,Gene sending the Bison to Villanova this fall,and inturn they send their basketball team(we pay for the flight and hotel rooms) to the BSA within 2-3 years and the football team to the FargoDome in 4-5 years.......... Its a win-win for both schools.............In my opinion..........I meant, I wish we could get Gene to........

[Kujava23]

I hope we can FIND a game to match our open dates AT HOME---getting worried only get 5 home games----damn Bobcats--Hope Karma happens and they have to come to FargoDome during playoff run

[MontBison]

I don't think any of use are going to like the final outcome of this situation.

[tony]

I don't think any of use are going to like the final outcome of this situation.

As long we get 11 games, I won't complain.

10 DI games is the worst outcome.

11 DI games with five home games is the second worst. That's probably where we're headed. However, that means that we should have a return game booked for a future year so we've got that going for us.

[TAILG8R]

As long we get 11 games, I won't complain.

10 DI games is the worst outcome.

11 DI games with five home games is the second worst. That's probably where we're headed. However, that means that we should have a return game booked for a future year so we've got that going for us.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Y98oDQ9ar8/Tfl3YcXmcpI/AAAAAAAAFQ4/LDed3SBfy4k/s400/gunga+galunga+The+Dalai+Lama+big+hitter+caddy+shac k++caddyshack+carl+spackler+bill+murray+motivation al+posters.jpg

[bisonaudit]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Y98oDQ9ar8/Tfl3YcXmcpI/AAAAAAAAFQ4/LDed3SBfy4k/s400/gunga+galunga+The+Dalai+Lama+big+hitter+caddy+shac k++caddyshack+carl+spackler+bill+murray+motivation al+posters.jpg

So we've got that going for us; which is nice.

[dragonsfan]

gsu or ap state have openings now that they are off to fbs?

[NorthernBison]

gsu or ap state have openings now that they are off to fbs?

Their schedules didn't change for 2013.

[Gully]

I'm fine with only 5 home games (yes, I'm speaking for myself :)) but I just wish they'd pull the trigger already before those options dry up. I actually wouldn't mind a fun road trip or watching another game on TV. Tailgating and the long commute is just too exhausting week after week.
#toomanyhomeplayoffgames
#nattychampprobs

[BisonNation11]

I'm fine with only 5 home games (yes, I'm speaking for myself :)) but I just wish they'd pull the trigger already before those options dry up. I actually wouldn't mind a fun road trip or watching another game on TV. Tailgating and the long commute is just too exhausting week after week.
#toomanyhomeplayoffgames
#nattychampprobs

fire Gully/save 6th home game!

[Bisonator98]

I'm sure we will have at least 8 home games anyway so go ahead Gene schedule another cupcake on the road. Just make sure the contract for the return game is set in stone ($500K buyout or no buyout allowed)!

[HerdBot]

I'm fine with only 5 home games (yes, I'm speaking for myself :)) but I just wish they'd pull the trigger already before those options dry up. I actually wouldn't mind a fun road trip or watching another game on TV. Tailgating and the long commute is just too exhausting week after week.
#toomanyhomeplayoffgames
#nattychampprobs

Sounds like you need to start training. How can a road trip be less exhausting? Confused. Ahh just realize you dont live in Fargo

[NDSUKurt]

Cross off Duquesne on 9/7. They are playing at Dayton.

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4580139

[SlickVic]

My homeboy lakes says no 6th home game fcs team on road as part of home/home roadtrip out east I'm in

[aces1180]

My homeboy lakes says no 6th home game fcs team on road as part of home/home roadtrip out east I'm in

Jeff Kolpack ‏@FGOSPORTSWRITER (https://twitter.com/FGOSPORTSWRITER)1h (https://twitter.com/FGOSPORTSWRITER/status/316941111467839488)
NDSU AD Gene Taylor said 6th home fb game looking doubtful, appears Bison will hit the road as part of FCS home and home.

[Bisonator98]

Jeff Kolpack ‏@FGOSPORTSWRITER (https://twitter.com/FGOSPORTSWRITER)1h (https://twitter.com/FGOSPORTSWRITER/status/316941111467839488)
NDSU AD Gene Taylor said 6th home fb game looking doubtful, appears Bison will hit the road as part of FCS home and home.

Like I said he better make sure their is a future home game out of this, extremely high buyout or no buyout clause!

[HerdBot]

Jeff Kolpack ‏@FGOSPORTSWRITER (https://twitter.com/FGOSPORTSWRITER)1h (https://twitter.com/FGOSPORTSWRITER/status/316941111467839488)
NDSU AD Gene Taylor said 6th home fb game looking doubtful, appears Bison will hit the road as part of FCS home and home.

That eats giant cock. I was hoping we were getting 7 home games this year

[Bison 4 Life]

Jeff Kolpack ‏@FGOSPORTSWRITER (https://twitter.com/FGOSPORTSWRITER)1h (https://twitter.com/FGOSPORTSWRITER/status/316941111467839488)
NDSU AD Gene Taylor said 6th home fb game looking doubtful, appears Bison will hit the road as part of FCS home and home.

That must mean an announcement is imminent. Softening the blow as it were.

[acf2]

I think it is time to just admit that the right thing to do is play UND every year alternating home and away.

[HandoEX]

This makes me angry. Very angry.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I think it is time to just admit that the right thing to do is play UND every year alternating home and away.


Because we had Montana St back out on us the last minute???????????? Ya sure lets just throw in the towel and give up the home game every other year for sure.

[Elvis was a Bison]

I think it is time to just admit that the LAST thing to do is play UND every year alternating home and away.

FIFY to save your rep.

[aces1180]

Because we had Montana St back out on us the last minute???????????? Ya sure lets just throw in the towel and give up the home game every other year for sure.

Agreed 100%...This is not NDSU's fault at all.

We had MSU and WSU scheduled far in advance. WSU rescheduled, we got DSU to replace them. MSU bailed completely, we got f'ed. It is what is and now we'll go on the road (with what could be one of the best teams in Bison history) and beat the hell out of another FCS program (thus giving us 11 D-1 games). In return, they come here (or pay a HUGE buyout) and its one less game we have to schedule in the future.

[aces1180]

That eats giant cock. I was hoping we were getting 7 home games this year

If the team does what it is supposed to do, the Bison will have eight home games.

[MontBison]

I don't think any of use are going to like the final outcome of this situation.

Ill say it again. This is pretty much a done deal.

[MontBison]

Also I know ill get flamed for this but I don't think GT should be playing the woe is me card. I don't care that the buyout montana state agreed to at the time was significant. The fact of the matter is that he didnt make the buyout high enough to deter motana state from buyin out the contract. And that's his responsibility.

[aces1180]

Ill say it again. This is pretty much a done deal.

I don't mind it. I don't know why people are getting all worked up about having to go on the road instead of having 6 homes games?

[unbison]

When the format is 11 games sometimes your gonna end up with five home games just the way the ball bounces

[acf2]

When the format is 11 games sometimes your gonna end up with five home games just the way the ball bounces
The format is 12 games this year.

[NorthernBison]

Also I know ill get flamed for this but I don't think GT should be playing the woe is me card. I don't care that the buyout montana state agreed to at the time was significant. The fact of the matter is that he didnt make the buyout high enough to deter motana state from buyin out the contract. And that's his responsibility.

I don't know for 100% sure that the numbers are correct but I believe the original buyout was a very small number (like less than $50,000) and Gene got a new contract from them that ended up paying us $150,000 when they agreed to honor the return game.

I really don't think we are actually in a position to demand a crazy high buyout. It's easy to throw crazy numbers out there on a message board but Gene probably doesn't want to get too many "Don't call us, we'll call you" answers when he's trying to line up future home and home deals.

[aces1180]

The format is 12 games this year.

That is up to each school whether or not they play 12...I think is 11 is just fine for NDSU.

[Elvis was a Bison]

Most teams that opt for 12 will not be playing an additional 3-4 games in the post season. The 12th game is not needed by teams with vision beyond the regular season.

[NDSUKurt]

I am frustrated about only having 5 home games this year.

In a season when FCS teams can play 12 games, NDSU should be all over this opportunity. I don’t want to hear the excuse that the team has played so many more game that they need a rest. They are young men…it is not like they are 60 years old.

NDSU should be playing 6 homes games. The fans deserve it, and the season ticket holders that had an INCREASE in ticket prices deserve it. (I am not a season ticket holder, so I am not bitter from this end).

If anything, NDSU should do 2 home and home contracts. One team comes here this season, and NDSU goes away to the other team.

I understand that scheduling is hard, especially because NDSU is really good and teams don’t want to play in Fargo in the loud dome, but come on Gene Taylor. This is what you get paid to do.

[SamsRams]

I love that there will be 6 road games!!!!

[aces1180]

I am frustrated about only having 5 home games this year.

In a season when FCS teams can play 12 games, NDSU should be all over this opportunity. I don’t want to hear the excuse that the team has played so many more game that they need a rest. They are young men…it is not like they are 60 years old.

NDSU should be playing 6 homes games. The fans deserve it, and the season ticket holders that had an INCREASE in ticket prices deserve it. (I am not a season ticket holder, so I am not bitter from this end).

If anything, NDSU should do 2 home and home contracts. One team comes here this season, and NDSU goes away to the other team.

I understand that scheduling is hard, especially because NDSU is really good and teams don’t want to play in Fargo in the loud dome, but come on Gene Taylor. This is what you get paid to do.

You are really calling out GT? Seriously?

[westnodak93bison]

N Arizona would be fun with a trip to the Grand Canyon.

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[NDSUKurt]

I am calling him out for not getting NDSU a 6th home game.

I think he is a great AD, but NDSU is not the MEAC or SWAC teams of FCS...we are the 2 time defending national champs...we should be playing 6 home games every year that FCS teams can play 12 games.

[NorthernBison]

I have a feeling that scheduling is going to get tougher rather than easier. I wonder if the MVFC AD's have considered a scheduling alliance with another FCS conference or conferences. A "three way" with the Southland and BSC is intriguing.

[Grizzled]

I don't think GT wants a scheduling alliance. He has made it clear he wants 6 home games a year. We wouldn't get every game at home if we were in an agreement with a conference. The blame of this falls more on MSU than anyone else. GT had everything in place before that happened.

[westnodak93bison]

I am calling him out for not getting NDSU a 6th home game.

I think he is a great AD, but NDSU is not the MEAC or SWAC teams of FCS...we are the 2 time defending national champs...we should be playing 6 home games every year that FCS teams can play 12 games.

Other teams are trying to schedule likely wins.

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[NorthernBison]

I don't think GT wants a scheduling alliance. He has made it clear he wants 6 home games a year. We wouldn't get every game at home if we were in an agreement with a conference. The blame of this falls more on MSU than anyone else. GT had everything in place before that happened.

I fully understand that. I am coming to the conclusion that this is not going to get any better. It might just get worse.

To have 6 home games, we either have to give up the FBS or not do any home and homes. That's a tough position to be in.

[NDSU1980]

I think it is time to just admit that the right thing to do is play UND every year alternating home and away.I'm sure glad you don't get to do the scheduling for us.

[NorthernBison]

N Arizona would be fun with a trip to the Grand Canyon.

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I think we have many opportunities with the BSC (Especially the most Western schools). The downside is that they will likely not be guaranty games.

[roadwarrior]

I am calling him out for not getting NDSU a 6th home game.

We had six home games scheduled until about a month ago. It takes two parties to sign a contract for a game. Gene can't force anyone to play in Fargo.

[EndZoneQB]

We had six home games scheduled until about a month ago. It takes two parties to sign a contract for a game. Gene can't force anyone to play in Fargo.

Where does it end with you?? Just a little puppet for NDSUs athletic department, I wish you held them accountable. Besides, when are you going to join Teammakers and actually support a team?

[tony]

It takes two parties to sign a contract for a game. Gene can't force anyone to play in Fargo.

I believe that the only force in the universe with that kind of power is The North Dakota State Legislature. Maybe they'll fire Gene and take on the AD responsibilities themselves.

[westnodak93bison]

I believe that the only force in the universe with that kind of power is The North Dakota State Legislature. Maybe they'll fire Gene and take on the AD responsibilities themselves.

Now, now. Don't interject politics into the conversation or you may have to close the thread and/or reprimand yourself! :)

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[EndZoneQB]

Now, now. Don't interject politics into the conversation or you may have to close the thread and/or reprimand yourself! :)

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Only if it bothers Wyo...

[tony]

Now, now. Don't interject politics into the conversation or you may have to close the thread and/or reprimand yourself! :)

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Just for the record: It's partisan politics I object to on the board - mostly because it is so damn stupid.

[tjbison]

I am calling him out for not getting NDSU a 6th home game.

I think he is a great AD, but NDSU is not the MEAC or SWAC teams of FCS...we are the 2 time defending national champs...we should be playing 6 home games every year that FCS teams can play 12 games.

You have no clue or just trying to sound dumb?

[NDSUKurt]

You have no clue or just trying to sound dumb?

Whats "dumb" about my statement?

NDSU does not play 4 home games and take payout games like most teams from the SWAC and MEAC do. NDSU fills the stadium for every game they have at home. We have a more passionate fan base than most other FCS teams, and we should have 6 home games every year to support that passion.

[tjbison]

Whats "dumb" about my statement?

NDSU does not play 4 home games and take payout games like most teams from the SWAC and MEAC do. NDSU fills the stadium for every game they have at home. We have a more passionate fan base than most other FCS teams, and we should have 6 home games every year to support that passion.

Hey genius, calling out Gene is dumb.....he had 6 games but Montana St backed out, less you have 200K to donate to add to the pot to buy a game STFU. At this point EVERY team with an open date is looking for HOME games and also for next year.

[NDSUKurt]

Hey genius, calling out Gene is dumb.....he had 6 games but Montana St backed out, less you have 200K to donate to add to the pot to buy a game STFU. At this point EVERY team with an open date is looking for HOME games and also for next year.

Really "STFU"? Show some class.

My opinion is simply that I believe Gene Taylor should be able to get NDSU 6 homes games when all FCS teams can play 12 games this season. If you believe that my "calling out" of the AD for not getting 6 homes games is dumb, then we have differing opinions.

I fully understand that the Montana State buyout was unexpected, and that at the time the contract was signed the buyout amount was very large. Hindsight is 20/20.

As is stated in my post, I believe that Gene Taylor is a very good athletic director, and has done wonders for NDSU. The progress that NDSU has made because of athletics is huge. I just believe that he should have gotten that 6th home game.

Will the lack of the 6th home game make me hate NDSU? Not at all. I love NDSU and will always be a Bison, but I do have the right to express my opinion and view if I believe there was a mistake.