spring game

[garbageman]

is the spring game going to be televised this year?

[HerdBot]

The real question is "Will it be in HD?" Last year it looked like a cable access production. Even worse than a game.

I haven't seen any promos on TV to watch it but I don't usually watch live tv. I've seen billboards and a bunch of stuff promoting the game... but not promoting the game on TV. Good question.

Come on out. It's free and a good opportunity to hone your tailgating skills.

[344Johnson]

Come on out. It's free and a good opportunity to hone your tailgating skills.

This is a must.

[HerdBot]

I confirmed it is but seriously folks screw watching it on tv. Let's set a record for the largest tailgate for a spring game. The more people the merrier. Set the tone for the season by shattering the attenance record. What was it last year? 6K?

[Rockbear99]

I have to work that day so I guess it is TV for me.

[BismarckBisonFan]

What network is covering the spring game? NBC?

[BisonFan13]

I just got an email saying it is on NBC.

[westnodak93bison]

I just got an email saying it is on NBC.

In "no definition" tv

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[Bisonator98]

Why isn't the spring game listed on the schedule on GoBison.com?

[Tatanka]

Hey what channel is SDSUs spring game on? Someone should ask those sports block characters.

[TransAmBison]

Hey what channel is SDSUs spring game on? Someone should ask those sports block characters.
I think they are busy editing Flannel Fridays II, The Wrath of Corduroy.

[56BISON73]

Reserved parking lots E & F and general admission Lot G will be open for tailgating before the Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 27th. Hours will be the same as regular season, 5 ½ hours before the 1:00pm kick-off for reserved and 5 hours before for general admission.



If you plan on tailgating and want to get in 30 minutes early to your reserved spot stop in the Bison Sports Arena next week to pick up your parking pass (no charge). Otherwise no pass needed, get into lot 5 hours before game and find a spot!



Helena Johnston

Athletic Program Assistant

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

[unbison]

the tailgating is fun the game idk is it even a game.....its yawn fest

[sambini]

Spring game watch party at the Elbow Room in Bismarck.

[IndyBison]

Indiana State had their Spring Game yesterday.

http://tribstar.com/sports/x437170737/ISU-football-in-good-spirits-after-healthy-Spring-Game

I found this very long article in the TH paper as well about FCS and movement to FBS.

http://tribstar.com/sports/x1520509571/ISU-MVFC-brace-for-change-at-FCS-football-level

[IndyBison]

New ISU coach Mike Sanford

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[GOB1SON]

New ISU coach Mike Sanford

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That is one ugly zebra on the field.:biggrin:

[Gully]

I heard there were a lot of blown calls and sloppy attire!

[SamsRams]

New ISU coach Mike Sanford

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/541600_10151880791253677_1011812668_n.jpg

covered him when he was unlvs head coach. biggest tool I have ever met and that includes the time I met endzone trying to hit on dudes at Nodak Supply

[IndyBison]

I heard there were a lot of blown calls and sloppy attire!

Nobody complains in scrimmages. The attire is embarrassing. Should never happen. You have inside info on that one. ;)

[tjbison]

will be broadcast in HD on ND NBC

[MNLonghorn10]

the tailgating is fun the game idk is it even a game.....its yawn fest

It is. We left after the first "drive" last year.

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[56BISON73]

Following is information on tailgating and other events for this weekend’s Spring Football Game (please note times to get into tailgate lots)



8:30am – Those with reserved tailgate spots can enter the reserved parking lot

A (free) pass to get into the lot at this time can be picked up at the Bison Sports Arena Administrative Office – no pass, wait until 9am

These spots will be held until 9am and then are open for first come, first serve



9:00am – General tailgate lots open



9:00am – Locker Room Sale starts in the Fargo Dome lobby



10-11:30am – Football players will be signing autographs



1:00pm – National Championship ring presentation



50/50 Raffle tickets will be sold up until game time



Helena Johnston

Athletic Program Assistant

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

[HerdBot]

Reserved parking lots E & F and general admission Lot G will be open for tailgating before the Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 27th. Hours will be the same as regular season, 5 ½ hours before the 1:00pm kick-off for reserved and 5 hours before for general admission.



If you plan on tailgating and want to get in 30 minutes early to your reserved spot stop in the Bison Sports Arena next week to pick up your parking pass (no charge). Otherwise no pass needed, get into lot 5 hours before game and find a spot!



Helena Johnston

Athletic Program Assistant

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

Double checked the info is wrong. Its 9 or 830 for reserved

[56BISON73]

Double checked the info is wrong. Its 9 or 830 for reserved

Got this email today.

[HerdBot]

Got this email today.

I called 231-nsdu this morning and the person who answered the phone said 5 or 5-1/2 hours before kickoff. I told her other emails and press releases said 8:30 or 9 and the social media sites say that too. She transfered me to a lady who was in charge and she confirmed its 830/9. She said they were going to resend an email stating 830/9 so maybe they changed it again. Feel free to show up at 730 but it may be wrong.

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[56BISON73]

I called 231-nsdu this morning and the person who answered the phone said 5 or 5-1/2 hours before kickoff. I told her other emails and press releases said 8:30 or 9 and the social media sites say that too. She transfered me to a lady who was in charge and she confirmed its 830/9. She said they were going to resend an email stating 830/9 so maybe they changed it again. Feel free to show up at 730 but it may be wrong.

https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/c0.0.851.314/s480x480/599791_10151587860474532_1159889137_n.jpg

Obviously you didnt read my most recent update at 4.41pm. Thats the one I received today.

[BisonTeacher]

Can anyone confirm or deny if the game video will be streamed on Gobison all access? It currently doesnt show a link. but they streamed it last year and sometimes the link shows up late.

[BisonTeacher]

Can anyone confirm or deny if the game video will be streamed on Gobison all access? It currently doesnt show a link. but they streamed it last year and sometimes the link shows up late.

I contacted Neulion/NDSU assistance on Go Bison....the response...

"Yes, we will have separate live audio and live video streams on NDSU All Access
for the spring football game.

Thanks,
NDSU Athletics"

Edit....link is now posted on gobison.

[bri-dog]

I contacted Neulion/NDSU assistance on Go Bison....the response...

"Yes, we will have separate live audio and live video streams on NDSU All Access
for the spring football game.

Thanks,
NDSU Athletics"


Sweeet! :biggrin:

[imabison]

I contacted Neulion/NDSU assistance on Go Bison....the response...

"Yes, we will have separate live audio and live video streams on NDSU All Access
for the spring football game.

Thanks,
NDSU Athletics"

Edit....link is now posted on gobison.

Read it carefully and do not be upset if the they audio and video feed do not
match up. it does say separate...Just be there and it will not be an issue :) I realize
that not everyone can be there.

[BisonTeacher]

Read it carefully and do not be upset if the they audio and video feed do not
match up. it does say separate...Just be there and it will not be an issue :) I realize
that not everyone can be there.

So your saying they video and audio feeds may not match up?

Ok so it will be like a normal neulion broadcast then. :biggrin:

[the_hog]

Has anyone heard if the game will be televised state wide? I have looked on the online programming schedule for my local NBC channel and it is not listed.

[tjbison]

Has anyone heard if the game will be televised state wide? I have looked on the online programming schedule for my local NBC channel and it is not listed.

YES in HD on ND NBC networks

[BisonNation11]

YES in HD on ND NBC networks

Dude, is there an echo in here? :biggrin:

[tjbison]

Dude, is there an echo in here? :biggrin:

I think so

[bri-dog]

The video link is now on gobison.com...

[TransAmBison]

The video link is now on gobison.com...How's the game going?

[bri-dog]

How's the game going?

The Bison are winning -- duh!

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Has anyone heard if the game will be televised state wide? I have looked on the online programming schedule for my local NBC channel and it is not listed.

Will it be on espn 3? Does someone have a workaround that I could borrow? :)

[Professor Chaos]

Not too surprising and I'm sure many have speculated this because of the all the injuries and non-participants but the spring game will just be offense vs defense rather than having split squads: http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/397726/group/Sports/

It'll be interesting to see how the defense scores points for sacks, turnovers, TFLs, etc. I was also not aware that Darius Anderson was injured. He was the player I was the most interested to see in the spring game, it'll be disappointing if he can't go.

[Bisonator98]

I just want to see some football again. I don't care if the score is 3-0 or 37-0. I don't care if all of the starters sit out. I want to see our next crop of Bison on the field. See what they can do and who may be able to help this season.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Not too surprising and I'm sure many have speculated this because of the all the injuries and non-participants but the spring game will just be offense vs defense rather than having split squads: http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/397726/group/Sports/

It'll be interesting to see how the defense scores points for sacks, turnovers, TFLs, etc. I was also not aware that Darius Anderson was injured. He was the player I was the most interested to see in the spring game, it'll be disappointing if he can't go.

I was looking forward to seeing Anderson also but with the broken hand he is out I believe. Going to be thin at RB tomorrow.

[BadlandsBison]

I was looking forward to seeing Anderson also but with the broken hand he is out I believe. Going to be thin at RB tomorrow.

Wrap them all in foam! If I''m right, the RBs will be Lang, Ojuri, and #38 Francisco Hardacker. It's a real possibility that we have 2 RBs hurt at some point next fall, so the spring game might still tell us something

[SDbison]

Wrap them all in foam! If I''m right, the RBs will be Lang, Ojuri, and #38 Francisco Hardacker. It's a real possibility that we have 2 RBs hurt at some point next fall, so the spring game might still tell us something Badlands, will I see you at tailgate and the game? Is Killdeer going to be there?

[BadlandsBison]

Badlands, will I see you at tailgate and the game? Is Killdeer going to be there?

Yup. Me+1 but no Killdeerbison this weekend. Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to practice tailgating at the other spring scrimmages this year.

[IzzyFlexion]

Looking forward to seeing Mount Plankers.

[Mr. Burgundy]

due to the amount of starters out with injuries, this will be similar to the other scrimmages. Offense vs defense. Simulating a real game. There will be a halftime due to the TV. Probably go 60-70 plays. Probably alot of passing with the # of RB's available and I can't imagine Sam will carry it much at all. Not sure if the QB's are live. I hope not.

[MontBison]

due to the amount of starters out with injuries, this will be similar to the other scrimmages. Offense vs defense. Simulating a real game. There will be a halftime due to the TV. Probably go 60-70 plays. Probably alot of passing with the # of RB's available and I can't imagine Sam will carry it much at all. Not sure if the QB's are live. I hope not.

Borck and Carson will not be live. Not sure on the others.

[CAS4127]

Well, now I don't feel so bad about not being able to attend--my little girl has dance performance. Hey, priorities ya know:
2824

And AG apparently went through Hboro today:
2825


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[A1pigskin]

Well, now I don't feel so bad about not being able to attend--my little girl has dance performance. Hey, priorities ya know:
2824

And AG apparently went through Hboro today:
2825




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My daughter was in dance as well. Looking back I am glad I went to all her dance recitals.

[CAS4127]

My daughter was in dance as well. Looking back I am glad I went to all her dance recitals.

Ya, real family first. For some reason I am very interested to see how C Wentz plays. I'll get my fill here I hope!!

WARNING: Me thinks AG is in Fargo area by now--He will likely be looking for free beers tomorrow!! Unearned of course!!


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[HerdBot]

My daughter was in dance as well. Looking back I am glad I went to all her dance recitals.

Brutal honesty. Been there and done that. Never missed one. She was glad I was there and thats all that matters. On the surface it looked like i was glad to be there. In reality I was bored out of my fucking mind. Boring ass shit. All i remember is staring at some of the older girls tits. That was the highlight. I remember going to one back in 2003 and I was so pissed because the nfl draft was on. I would rather be _________ (anything else)

[CAS4127]

Brutal honesty. Been there and done that. Never missed one. She was glad I was there and thats all that matters. On the surface it looked like i was glad to be there. In reality I was bored out of my fucking mind. Boring ass shit. All i remember is staring at some of the older girls tits. That was the highlight. I remember going to one back in 2003 and I was so pissed because the nfl draft was on. I would rather be _________ (anything else)

Atlas Shrugs!! :( I am so looking forward to seeing her in limelight.

That said --I want to know how C Wentz plays. Anyone here down for that?!??


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[BisonEngrGirl]

I am extremely suspicious about the game actually showing up on state-wide NBC. The Minot and Bismarck stations still show a track meet on the tv guide. Does anyone have confirmation on this?

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[BisonEngrGirl]

I really appreciate that my parents went to all my dance competitions in high school... And I'm also appreciative that they didn't creep on the other dancers.

Edit: meant to quote gabe


Brutal honesty. Been there and done that. Never missed one. She was glad I was there and thats all that matters. On the surface it looked like i was glad to be there. In reality I was bored out of my fucking mind. Boring ass shit. All i remember is staring at some of the older girls tits. That was the highlight. I remember going to one back in 2003 and I was so pissed because the nfl draft was on. I would rather be _________ (anything else)




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[BismarckBisonFan]

I am extremely suspicious about the game actually showing up on state-wide NBC. The Minot and Bismarck stations still show a track meet on the tv guide. Does anyone have confirmation on this?

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It will be on nbc . LT even mentioned it earlier in the week on kfyr sports.

[SamsRams]

and people say threads on bisonville get off topic:-P

[SamsRams]

It will be on nbc . LT even mentioned it earlier in the week on kfyr sports.

will it be streamed online?

[perthbison]

I am extremely suspicious about the game actually showing up on state-wide NBC. The Minot and Bismarck stations still show a track meet on the tv guide. Does anyone have confirmation on this?

Sent from my HTC Rezound using Tapatalk 2If those stations pull that crap someone should be lynched for it.

[westnodak93bison]

What happened to Brett Pierce and Zach Riopelle?

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[tony]

What happened to Brett Pierce?

Still on the roster - that's all I know.

BTW, nice run after catch by Woods.

[westnodak93bison]

Not on the game program?

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[tony]

Not on the game program?


Don't have the roster. Are Vaadeland or Nelson on it?

[tony]

Great catch by Woods again.

[westnodak93bison]

Don't have the roster. Are Vaadeland or Nelson on it?

Yep, on the inactive list

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[thebigund]

The HD looks nice, wish I could say the same for those mustard jerseys. Those are as bad as the baggy greens for UND.

[tony]

Yep, on the inactive list

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Well, that doesn't sound good. Guess we'll know in the fall.

[Strommer10]

The all around production for this game has improved immensely from last years' games. Hopefully this continues into the fall.

[onbison09]

The all around production for this game has improved immensely from last years' games. Hopefully this continues into the fall.

Agreed. Pretty good stuff today. And that HD is nice.

[aces1180]

The HD looks nice, wish I could say the same for those mustard jerseys. Those are as bad as the baggy greens for UND.

Considering the Bison are unbeaten in those jerseys, I think they are just fine.

[westnodak93bison]

Considering the Bison are unbeaten in those jerseys, I think they are just fine.

Blasphemy! The Golds rock.

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[BisonTeacher]

Considering the Bison are unbeaten in those jerseys, I think they are just fine.

No kidding. Wtf is he talking about?

[MNLonghorn10]

i maybe watched 3 plays total.

[thebigund]

Blasphemy! The Golds rock.

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'Gold' .......

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Niether QB looked particularly stellar.

Wentz goes 8-17=47%

Jensen 4-11=36%

I don't know if a spring game is a good measuring stick, but it appears our passing game is still looking rather anemic. I would like to see quite a bit of improvement in that department for next season.

[DjKyRo]

I don't know if a spring game is a good measuring stick, but it appears our passing game is still looking rather anemic.

No quarterback is going to look good trying to pass on our defense. Even if half the guys playing are backups.

[344Johnson]

I thought both QB's did fine. That pick against Wentz was a pretty soft INT.

[BisBison]

ARGO, N.D.--The Green (defense) intercepted a pair of Gold (offense) passes and came up with a fumble recovery to jump out to 12-0 lead en route to a 27-16 win in North Dakota State University's annual spring football game played Saturday, April 27, before 4,921 fans at Gate City Bank Field in the Fargodome.
Prior to the opening kickoff, the 2012 NCAA Division II national championship team was honored with their rings in a ceremony at midfield.
The spring game featured 54 plays and used a scoring system to give points for interceptions, fumble recoveries, three-and-out possessions, fourth down stops, tackles for loss, 10-play drives, sacks, along with normal football scoring plays.
Green free safety Christian Dudzik intercepted a pass on the first possession and All-America cornerback Marcus Williamsoutwrestled the receiver for the ball on the second. The defense also recorded a three-and-out and tackle for loss from nose guard Brian Schaetz.
Redshirt freshmen safeties Bo Liekhus came up with the hit and Andrew Smith scooped up a fumble in the second quarter to put the Green ahead 12-0.
Smith's fumble did lead to Gold's first score, a 31 yard field goal from Adam Keller. The offense struck again when Brock Jensen connected on an 8-yard scoring pass to Zach Vraa to cut the deficit to 17-10 at halftime.
The Gold could only manage a pair of field goals, a 27-yarder from Keller and Tom Barneson's 41-yard field goal in the second half.
Overall, the Green defense finished with six tackles for loss, a trio of three-and-outs, a pair of interceptions, two stop drives, a pair of sacks and the fumble recovery for the . Linebackers Esley Thorton and MJ Stumpf each finished with six tackles. The burly Schaetz was hard to handle in the middle with four tackles including two tackles for loss and a sack.
Sophomore quarterback Carson Wentz completed 8 of 17 passes for 81 yards and one interception. Jensen completed 4 of 11 passes for 77 yards one TD and an interception. Jensen rushed twice for 19 yards, and Wentz coverd 21 yards on six carries.
Redshirt freshman wide out Carey Wood made a pair of receptions for 57 yards including a 36-yard play. Eight different players caught a pass including D Gray's 29-yard catch.
Along with the efforts of Keller and Barneson, sophomore Ben LeCompte punted four times for an average of 39.8 yards including two inside the 20. The offense and defense combined for only four penalties.
North Dakota State opens the 2013 season on Aug. 30 at Kansas State, televised nationally on Fox Sports

This is the write-up in GoBison.com----Division II??? =Fail. Really?

[MNLonghorn10]

dont kid yourself..it's D2

[AjaxTheMighty]

I stood in line in front of one of the parents of a Rfr on the team at the locker room sale and he couldn't believe what a big deal Bison football was when he came to his first ever game last fall. He is from Minnesota and he said that when they drove into town and saw the signs and the chaos of tailgating, to the loud dome he had no idea it was so massive up here. His first game was Youngstown St.! He was really impressed and said he is forever green and gold.

[SamsRams]

dont kid yourself..it's D2

dont kid yourself, half the mountain west are equal to the Patriot League. UNLV would have been blown out by colgate last year

[Bisonator98]

I was impressed by Liekhus, Thorton, Stumpf, Gray & Wood. Was hoping to see McGinnis, why was he suspended?

[westnodak93bison]

Notable absentees. Pierce, Riopelle, McGinnis. What's up with this?

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[thebigund]

Easy trolls don't ask about McGinnis. Too soon apparently.

[Bisonator98]

Easy trolls don't ask about McGinnis. Too soon apparently.

What did I miss? He get a MIP?

[AjaxTheMighty]

dont kid yourself, half the mountain west are equal to the Patriot League. UNLV would have been blown out by colgate last year

But...but...but the mountain west is FBS! /purple

[thebigund]

What did I miss? He get a MIP?
I asked how he has looked this spring and people freaked out and thought I was being a dick since he apparently is in trouble or something. Who knows because everyone around here is scared to talk about it.

[thebigund]

Considering the Bison are unbeaten in those jerseys, I think they are just fine.
Winning in them does not make them better looking. They're pretty gross. And not gold. Mustard is putting it nicely.

[SlickVic]

Hey thebigunDICK why dont u go suck one srsly what a pathetic loser to sit on a teams board that doesnt want u time for burgandy to whoop your ass butt your probably answer guys cubby bear aka well look it up

[SamsRams]

best decision I made all month

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[thebigund]

Hey thebigunDICK why dont u go suck one srsly what a pathetic loser to sit on a teams board that doesnt want u time for burgandy to whoop your ass butt your probably answer guys cubby bear aka well look it up
Does this mean you know what happened with McGinnis?

[SlickVic]

Does this mean you know what happened with McGinnis?

Dude mike ditka called wants a mustache ride from muss can u make it happen

[tony]

Does this mean you know what happened with McGinnis?

Somebody on the board said that he got written up at the dorm or something. A UND fan said he got a MIP but I did a court search and didn't see it. Happy now?

[loudsilverado]

Somebody on the board said that he got written up at the dorm or something. A UND fan said he got a MIP but I did a court search and didn't see it. Happy now?

MIP on the court search. 16 hrs sandbagging satisfied, class, and $325 fine, paid.

[KilldeerBison]

It appears that the Bison have added needed depth at key positions, especially WR & LB. Also, I was really impressed with #94 Luecke and #6 Smith.

[HerdBot]

It appears that the Bison have added needed depth at key positions, especially WR & LB. Also, I was really impressed with #94 Luecke and #6 Smith.

Luecke and Schaetz are good enough to start at DT and will play behind Drevlow and Perry. Hardie slides to the middle on nickel situations from time to time. If Leevon makes a full recovery our rotation will be insanely good.

[thebigund]

Dude mike ditka called wants a mustache ride from muss can u make it happen
He'd rather have one from Lennon.

[CaBisonFan]

Winning in them does not make them better looking. They're pretty gross. And not gold. Mustard is putting it nicely.

Why do you care?

[ndsubison1]

I love the freshmen receivers. Woods seems to be good getting yac yards. Grey has the potential to be a solid deep threat

[tony]

Some highlights from gobison.com: http://www.gobison.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?&db_oem_id=2400&id=2315206&DB_MENU_ID=&SPSID=&SPID=&DB_OEM_ID=2400

(http://www.gobison.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?&db_oem_id=2400&id=2315206&DB_MENU_ID=&SPSID=&SPID=&DB_OEM_ID=2400)Also some good stuff on Bison Media. Not talking about the comments, of course, where there seem to be more UND trolls (Bison03) and Minnesota trolls (BIGTIME) than NDSU fans.

[BadlandsBison]

Some highlights from gobison.com: http://www.gobison.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?&db_oem_id=2400&id=2315206&DB_MENU_ID=&SPSID=&SPID=&DB_OEM_ID=2400

(http://www.gobison.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?&db_oem_id=2400&id=2315206&DB_MENU_ID=&SPSID=&SPID=&DB_OEM_ID=2400)Also some good stuff on Bison Media. Not talking about the comments, of course, where there seem to be more UND trolls (Bison03) and Minnesota trolls (BIGTIME) than NDSU fans.

Und fans throwing tornado punches, hoping to hit anything ndsu

[BisonNation11]

Anybody else shocked at how fast Wentz is in open space? I know we've seen him take off in the playoffs, but he really seemed to fly. Kid has a cannon as well, just wish he would find his receivers sooner and get them the ball quicker so they can make plays with their feet. Seems like he hesitates just a tad and tries to make up for it with his arm.

Woods really impressed me. Sticky hands. Stumpf also caught my eye. Kid was everywhere. Just a little late sometimes where experience would help him out. Lechler and Plankers are absolutely HUGE!!! DT's were tough all game and the interior lineman need a little chemistry.

[A1pigskin]

Woods did a nice job. He carried the ball with a few defenders on him, which I was impressed with the most.

[344Johnson]

Anybody else shocked at how fast Wentz is in open space? I know we've seen him take off in the playoffs, but he really seemed to fly. Kid has a cannon as well, just wish he would find his receivers sooner and get them the ball quicker so they can make plays with their feet. Seems like he hesitates just a tad and tries to make up for it with his arm.

He did look pretty dang fast out there. I also noticed he didn't find Woods as fast as I thought he maybe could have on that rollout pass that he still completed to him, but damn, Woods was wide open earlier in the play. I'm probably wrong though, maybe that is the way the play was supposed to unfold.

[BisonNation11]

He did look pretty dang fast out there. I also noticed he didn't find Woods as fast as I thought he maybe could have on that rollout pass that he still completed to him, but damn, Woods was wide open earlier in the play. I'm probably wrong though, maybe that is the way the play was supposed to unfold.

I would agree with you on that play. I think he should have hit him sooner. He should have also tried to throw it to Bonnett sooner on the play that MW picked off/ripped out of his hands. Throw it sooner and towards the opposite sideline a little more, and Bonnett is dragging MW and whoever else catches up on the play.

[GOBISON123]

We have all the players with just the right skill. If we keep fine tuning our game, plan and plays we can put together a fine bethoven masterpeice come fall. I like how all the players are very flexible and sharp in their role.

[tony]

I would agree with you on that play. I think he should have hit him sooner. He should have also tried to throw it to Bonnett sooner on the play that MW picked off/ripped out of his hands. Throw it sooner and towards the opposite sideline a little more, and Bonnett is dragging MW and whoever else catches up on the play.

Really liked the call on the Bonnet pass. Great play by Marcus though.

Liked what I saw from Wentz.

[BisonNation11]

Really liked the call on the Bonnet pass. Great play by Marcus though.

Liked what I saw from Wentz.

I must say I liked a lot of the plays they called for the offense. I really liked the use of play action, especially with Wentz. He really sells it. Interesting we didn't see any trick plays like we did last year. Which I believe one of the trick plays last year was the "Hide Ryan Smith" play they used against SDSU. It gained maybe 10 yards in the spring game.

Wentz will be solid when it's his turn. Some playing time will help.

[THEsocalledfan]

It gained maybe 10 yards in the spring game.

I am trying to remember again, how many SDSU players even touched him? And how many SDSU players even realized he had the ball?

[CAS4127]

I am trying to remember again, how many SDSU players even touched him? And how many SDSU players even realized he had the ball?

Zero, and about 5 too late!!! :)

[BisonNeil]

I love the freshmen receivers. Woods seems to be good getting yac yards. Grey has the potential to be a solid deep threat

Potential, yes. He's a long way from there yet. The spring game was the first time he went up for a ball and actually got it in spring practice. He has to do that consistently, something Wahlo has also struggled to do throughout his career. But, I, like you, remain hopeful.

[westnodak93bison]

Potential, yes. He's a long way from there yet. The spring game was the first time he went up for a ball and actually got it in spring practice. He has to do that consistently, something Wahlo has also struggled to do throughout his career. But, I, like you, remain hopeful.

In the spring game Gray caught a nice long pass on the west sideline with one hand. Is that the type of play he needs to go up and get the ball instead of letting the ball come to him?

[KilldeerBison]

In the spring game Gray caught a nice long pass on the west sideline with one hand. Is that the type of play he needs to go up and get the ball instead of letting the ball come to him?

Might be, seems like I saw him use his body and adjust his speed to keep the defender behind him just enough so that he was the only one that could make a play on the ball? If so, that is a really tough play to defend.

[KSBisonFan]

Did DeSean Warren get to play in the spring game or is he still rehabing his knee?

[BlueBisonRock]

In the spring game Gray caught a nice long pass on the west sideline with one hand. Is that the type of play he needs to go up and get the ball instead of letting the ball come to him?


Might be, seems like I saw him use his body and adjust his speed to keep the defender behind him just enough so that he was the only one that could make a play on the ball? If so, that is a really tough play to defend.

Hell of a catch!

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk298/rjehni/DSC_4372_zps9697c4d5.jpg

[westnodak93bison]

Did DeSean Warren get to play in the spring game or is he still rehabing his knee?

Dude is still on crutches.

[westnodak93bison]

Hell of a catch!

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk298/rjehni/DSC_4372_zps9697c4d5.jpg

Nice catch. Is it better for him to go up and get the ball "at the ball's highest point" rather than give the shorter DB to deflect or int the ball?
Never did understand that phrase. Totally ignores physics.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Did DeSean Warren get to play in the spring game or is he still rehabing his knee?

I dug on this recently. He hasn't been cleared to play yet, but will be ready for the season. 2nd torn ACL, but bigtime speed. He will take some time, but hopefully his explosiveness is there, as he has bigtime speed. Different type of receiver.

[stevdock]

Nice catch. Is it better for him to go up and get the ball "at the ball's highest point" rather than give the shorter DB to deflect or int the ball?
Never did understand that phrase. Totally ignores physics.

I think it completely depends on the throw and where the receiver and defenders bodies are on the play. If you have a play like Saturday's where the QB drops it in nicely then the receiver should use his body to shield the defender from the ball. If you have more of a bullet and/or the defender is even with the WR then I think you've gotta go up and get the ball before the defender knocks it away (which our DB's are really good at and showed it multiple times on Sat.).

[thebigund]

Nice catch. Is it better for him to go up and get the ball "at the ball's highest point" rather than give the shorter DB to deflect or int the ball?
Never did understand that phrase. Totally ignores physics.
If the DB has a good chance and sees the pass then you have to go get it. If it's a good throw that the DB can't get then catching the ball in stride is an advantage to the WR for after the catch yardage. It all depends on the type of throws and how the DB is playing it.