k-state stadium ...

[tmcats]

a lot of chatter here about construction. so here's a current view of the $75mm renovation of suites, press box, et al west side on morning tweet from the a.d.

https://twitter.com/John_Currie/status/351133282911535104/photo/1

[tony]

Nice stadium! Doing a lot of work on the parking lots from the looks of it.

[tmcats]

parking lot is staging area for west side renovation.

[westnodak93bison]

Sweet stadium. Nicer than TCF Bank Stadium imho.

[dewey]

parking lot is staging area for west side renovation.

Thanks for the link. Is there a website for the project? It looks awesome.

Dewey

[tmcats]

http://www.kstatesports.com/weststadiumcenter/



Thanks for the link. Is there a website for the project? It looks awesome.

Dewey

[SamsRams]

looking at stadium views (http://www.kstatesports.com/facilities/bill-snyder-family-stadium.html) the GA in the north endzone is actually pretty sweet. Looks like a great place to rush the field from.

[tmcats]

looking at stadium views (http://www.kstatesports.com/facilities/bill-snyder-family-stadium.html) the GA in the north endzone is actually pretty sweet. Looks like a great place to rush the field from.

lol to that, sam.

[sambini]

sweet place....

[AjaxTheMighty]

looking at stadium views (http://www.kstatesports.com/facilities/bill-snyder-family-stadium.html) the GA in the north endzone is actually pretty sweet. Looks like a great place to rush the field from.

Why would we rush the field? Winning is just another day at the office if you ask me!

[tmcats]

Why would we rush the field? Winning is just another day at the office if you ask me!

here's how we do it in lawrence when they had a team ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iHKglm9RWQ

[oldmantutters]

Looks like a sweet place wish I were going. Oh well I'll save some drive time and check out the new Fox Sports 1.

[MNLonghorn10]

here's how we do it in lawrence when they had a team ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iHKglm9RWQ
thats cute

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNywO7pkWyk

[BisonFan02]

here's how we do it in lawrence when they had a team ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iHKglm9RWQ

If NDSU hadn't beaten their instate rivals from 1969 to 1994...well, I have no idea what the feels like. :D

[tmcats]

If NDSU hadn't beaten their instate rivals from 1969 to 1994...well, I have no idea what the feels like. :D

you don't even have your facts straight so how could you get your feelings in order?

[BisonFan02]

you don't even have your facts straight so how could you get your feelings in order?

Sorry, first time in LAWRENCE since 1969 (video starting at :43)....still. If NDSU hadn't beaten their rival on the road in that period of time, that would suck.

[KSUfanPittSUalum]

Storm rolling in over KSU Stadium during the Central Florida game 9/25/2013 (correction 9/25/2010).

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=7&ved=0CEEQtwIwBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZUZ jWsC3PkY&ei=XYbUUZ7vK-_F4AOw9oHwDg&usg=AFQjCNGgBkaZaWNl0_Av1XbcF7MaW23c-A&sig2=e6Qyqkjb-eUfeeuxBswxWg&bvm=bv.48705608,d.dmg

[tmcats]

that was one nasty arse wall cloud. i thought sure as hell a t would drop out of it.

[SamsRams]

Tearing down goalposts is childish and classless. But when you aren't ever good enough to win a championship you have to find small things to celebrate

[DePereBisonFan]

Storm rolling in over KSU Stadium during the Central Florida game 9/25/2013.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=7&ved=0CEEQtwIwBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZUZ jWsC3PkY&ei=XYbUUZ7vK-_F4AOw9oHwDg&usg=AFQjCNGgBkaZaWNl0_Av1XbcF7MaW23c-A&sig2=e6Qyqkjb-eUfeeuxBswxWg&bvm=bv.48705608,d.dmg

The storm is going to look a lot worse on August 30...and it's already starting to build

[tmcats]

Tearing down goalposts is childish and classless. But when you aren't ever good enough to win a championship you have to find small things to celebrate

right sams, i mean here we are the childish little school down in kansas humbly taking lessons from the mighty bison backer. thank you, sams, for all your good advice and counsel. we'll work to meet your expectations going forward, sams. yes, thanks again, sams, for being so classy as to share all your tradition of excellence and knowledge of how fellow, but much lower level, land granters should act in the future after beating the haughty-arsed rival u (whoops, there i go again).well anyway, mea culpa, sams, for our current and past miss-deeds and for posting anything about them here amongst the most honored fans of north dakota state university bison.

[tony]

Storm rolling in over KSU Stadium during the Central Florida game 9/25/2013.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=7&ved=0CEEQtwIwBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZUZ jWsC3PkY&ei=XYbUUZ7vK-_F4AOw9oHwDg&usg=AFQjCNGgBkaZaWNl0_Av1XbcF7MaW23c-A&sig2=e6Qyqkjb-eUfeeuxBswxWg&bvm=bv.48705608,d.dmg

Holy carp, that's one scary-ass sky.

[Hammersmith]

Holy carp, that's one scary-ass sky.
Roland Emmerich paid several million dollars for that effect back in '96. Or maybe the aliens got bad directions and showed up at the wrong Manhattan.

[1st&TennBison]

Storm rolling in over KSU Stadium during the Central Florida game 9/25/2013.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=7&ved=0CEEQtwIwBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZUZ jWsC3PkY&ei=XYbUUZ7vK-_F4AOw9oHwDg&usg=AFQjCNGgBkaZaWNl0_Av1XbcF7MaW23c-A&sig2=e6Qyqkjb-eUfeeuxBswxWg&bvm=bv.48705608,d.dmg

That would be pretty cool except for one thing, Sept 25th 2013 has not even happened yet.

[KSUfanPittSUalum]

That would be pretty cool except for one thing, Sept 25th 2013 has not even happened yet.

Sorry, finger slipped, Sep 25th, 2010. KSU 17 - UCF 13

(Excerpt from ESPN game recap)
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Carson Coffman's 7-yard touchdown run with 24 seconds left lifted Kansas State to a come-from-behind 17-13 victory Saturday over Central Florida, giving the Wildcats a 4-0 start for the first time since 2003.

Delayed by weather for almost 1 1/2 hours in the first quarter, the game was dominated by Central Florida (2-2) for much of the day. But the Knights failed to make good on several touchdown opportunities, and Kansas State took its first lead of the day when Coffman engineered a 13-play, 67-yard scoring march on the Wildcats' final possession...

http://wichitaeagle.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=31780616&event=1084323&CategoryID=57384

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/24156338/24814003

[Gothmog]

Sweet stadium. Nicer than TCF Bank Stadium imho.

Not even close to TCF...IMHO.

[tony]

Not even close to TCF...IMHO.

I'm in the middle. KSU's stadium is really nice, but it doesn't get much better than TCF.

Then again, luxury boxes do less than nothing for me. They're like a symbol for everything wrong in big-time college athletics.

[Gothmog]

I'm in the middle. KSU's stadium is really nice, but it doesn't get much better than TCF.

Then again, luxury boxes do less than nothing for me. They're like a symbol for everything wrong in big-time college athletics.

There is no nicer college football stadium than TCF in the country. Other than add some more seats, I can't think of much I'd do to change it. It is what a college football stadium ought to be.

[IzzyFlexion]

Not even close to TCF...IMHO.


I'm in the middle. KSU's stadium is really nice, but it doesn't get much better than TCF.

Then again, luxury boxes do less than nothing for me. They're like a symbol for everything wrong in big-time college athletics.


There is no nicer college football stadium than TCF in the country. Other than add some more seats, I can't think of much I'd do to change it. It is what a college football stadium ought to be.

I agree with you guys.
I was really impressed with TCF.

[tmcats]

i suspect you'll be okay with k-state's place but far more impressed with the atmosphere than the building itself. tailgating, student body, band, over all collegiate feel is as good as it gets for a 50k seat stadium. some opposing coaches have been quick to point that out particularly after defeats, including pete carroll and art briles. we'll be anxious to see how you guys assess the environs trusting you will be treated well in the little apple.

[Hammerhead]

The KSU students should be pumped up for this game. Then again, I'll be comparing them to the student sections at Minnesota and Colorado State who's football programs hadn't been so hot the previous years.

[SamsRams]

The KSU students should be pumped up for this game. Then again, I'll be comparing them to the student sections at Minnesota and Colorado State who's football programs hadn't been so hot the previous years.

When do their classes begin?

[tmcats]

august 26th - just in time. :duel:

[onbison09]

Tearing down goalposts is childish and classless. But when you aren't ever good enough to win a championship you have to find small things to celebrate

So the FCS title is greater than making the Fiesta Bowl? Got it.

Not to start a pissing match but it's getting a little old when people pretend they don't have a good tradition since they've never won a title

[SamsRams]

So the FCS title is greater than making the Fiesta Bowl? Got it.

Not to start a pissing match but it's getting a little old when people pretend they don't have a good tradition since they've never won a title

Very true.......wait I havent read anyone saying they dont have a good tradition. But once someone does, I will agree with you again.

#TITLETOWN?

I dont understand the Fiesta Bowl remark??

[onbison09]

Very true.......wait I havent read anyone saying they dont have a good tradition. But once someone does, I will agree with you again.

#TITLETOWN?

I dont understand the Fiesta Bowl remark??

It just sounds like some people are saying since they've never won a national title they haven't accomplished much. Sorry if I misunderstood your post. The Fiesta Bowl remark was because your post read like we were a better team just because we won a title. Were we a hell of a team? Yes but I think K-State would've taken care of us with Klein. But I could be wrong.

[344Johnson]

Very true.......wait I havent read anyone saying they dont have a good tradition. But once someone does, I will agree with you again.

#TITLETOWN?

I dont understand the Fiesta Bowl remark??

I think there has been miscommunication here. I concur, #titletown seems adsurd considering their lack of national titles. Not to discount their accomplishments under Snyder...but titletown is reserved for the Bama's, Notre Dame's, of the world.

[SamsRams]

It just sounds like some people are saying since they've never won a national title they haven't accomplished much. Sorry if I misunderstood your post. The Fiesta Bowl remark was because your post read like we were a better team just because we won a title. Were we a hell of a team? Yes but I think K-State would've taken care of us with Klein. But I could be wrong.

I feel ya, I was just mocking the youtube video of KState fans tearing down KU's goalposts in 1994. I have nothing but respect for their program. I have zero respect for them saying they are Titletown.

[OnagaCat]

Titletown refers to winning/sharing the Big XII football, men's basketball and baseball championships in one academic year. This has been done rarely at the BCS/power conference level.

[SamsRams]

Titletown refers to winning/sharing the Big XII football, men's basketball and baseball championships in one academic year. This has been done rarely at the BCS/power conference level.

Oh goodie, and how many national championship titles do you have in team sports? And if you dont win one of these conference titles this year will that name go away?

[onbison09]

I feel ya, I was just mocking the youtube video of KState fans tearing down KU's goalposts in 1994. I have nothing but respect for their program. I have zero respect for them saying they are Titletown.

Oh sorry I didn't realize they called themselves Titletown. That is kinda weird but I get it.

[tmcats]

as mentioned earlier, titletown refers to winning three conference championship titles the same year. done in the bcs era only by texas, the ville, stanford and k-state.

[Shadowbison]

Conference title town

[tmcats]

Conference title town

i'm not sure why you guys are so obsessed with a championships' celebration in manhattan, ks. it has zero to do with ndsu, nada, zippo. and one would think it only speaks to the quality of your potential victory. but i'd guess the thunderstruck here probably cheer, 'over-rated' when the bison beat a top 25 school as well.

[SamsRams]

i'm not sure why you guys are so obsessed with a championships' celebration in manhattan, ks. it has zero to do with ndsu, nada, zippo. and one would think it only speaks to the quality of your potential victory. but the thunderstruck here probably cheer, 'over-rated' when the bison beat a top 25 school as well.

You tell us what we should talk about Lakes

[tmcats]

who is lakes?

[SamsRams]

who is lakes?

That's what you say everytime. still kind of funny tough. Lakes is the kind of guy who goes to other peoples message board and tells them what they should or shouldn't talk about.

[KSUfanPittSUalum]

I believe Lakes (AKA Lakesbison) is going by CC on the KSU scout board. He evidently posts on another board - bisonation.

[tony]

I believe Lakes (AKA Lakesbison) is going by CC on the KSU scout board. He evidently posts on another board - bisonation.

Yep, you're right on both counts.

[tmcats]

That's what you say everytime. still kind of funny tough. Lakes is the kind of guy who goes to other peoples message board and tells them what they should or shouldn't talk about.


"everytime" [sic] - wth? i've never heard of lakes. and i didn't tell you what you should talk about, only the nonsensical nature of that post.:facepalm2:

[SamsRams]

So with the new upgrades will there be new concessions with more local flavor? Looks like the South endzone and the tent city areas has the best selection of food. Also do they still serve beer on the club level if you have a ticket for up there?

[tmcats]

you'll be offered food by k-state fans - if you're nice - across the tailgate area(s). both the east and west parking lots are full of private parties. the tent area is also private. beer is served in the suites areas both east and west. you'll find the purple not unlike bison fans, methinks. glad to see you and hospitable. stay away from students if you have an attitude or it will be returned in spades.

[344Johnson]

you'll be offered food by k-state fans - if you're nice - across the tailgate area(s). both the east and west parking lots are full of private parties. the tent area is also private. beer is served in the suites areas both east and west. you'll find the purple not unlike bison fans, methinks. glad to see you and hospitable. stay away from students if you have an attitude or it will be returned in spades.

I'll woo the lady students with my rugged physique and charm.

[SamsRams]

you'll be offered food by k-state fans - if you're nice - across the tailgate area(s). both the east and west parking lots are full of private parties. the tent area is also private. beer is served in the suites areas both east and west. you'll find the purple not unlike bison fans, methinks. glad to see you and hospitable. stay away from students if you have an attitude or it will be returned in spades. that's cool but it doesn't answer the question

[OnagaCat]

Here's a review of BSFS:

http://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/bill-snyder-family-stadium-s389/

[OnagaCat]

So with the new upgrades will there be new concessions with more local flavor? Looks like the South endzone and the tent city areas has the best selection of food. Also do they still serve beer on the club level if you have a ticket for up there?

It appears so.

http://www.kstatesports.com/weststadiumcenter/premiumseating.html

[HerdBot]

Here's a review of BSFS:

http://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/bill-snyder-family-stadium-s389/

take it with a grain of salt but our stadium was rated higher.

[THEsocalledfan]

you'll be offered food by k-state fans - if you're nice - across the tailgate area(s). both the east and west parking lots are full of private parties. the tent area is also private. beer is served in the suites areas both east and west. you'll find the purple not unlike bison fans, methinks. glad to see you and hospitable. stay away from students if you have an attitude or it will be returned in spades.

Just to be clear, what do we need to do when tailgating to not get in trouble for beer?

[OnagaCat]

Just to be clear, what do we need to do when tailgating to not get in trouble for beer?

Put it in a plastic cup, don't be obviously drunk or underage.

[MNLonghorn10]

Put it in a plastic cup, don't be obviously drunk or underage.
Sounds like Fargo, although our drunk is drunker than your drunk...so that could be problematic for some

[gotts]

Sounds like Fargo, although our drunk is drunker than your drunk...so that could be problematic for some

Go home LegHorn, you're sober.

[THEsocalledfan]

Put it in a plastic cup, don't be obviously drunk or underage.

And will I be the only one having beer out there? Or are the rules overwhelmingly ignored?

[HerdBot]

Sounds like Fargo, although our drunk is drunker than your drunk...so that could be problematic for some

We can back that up with statistics too! Fargo is the 2nd drunkest city in America!
http://plainsdaily.com/entry/fargo_named_second_drunkest_city_in_us/

we're starting to slip a bit though... down to the 20s!
http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2012/12/28/25-drunkest-cities-2012-from-milwaukee-to-burlington-vermont.html#14f76d9b-8820-44b6-af93-4a097ae061be

[MNLonghorn10]

We can back that up with statistics too! Fargo is the 2nd drunkest city in America!
http://plainsdaily.com/entry/fargo_named_second_drunkest_city_in_us/

we're starting to slip a bit though... down to the 20s!
http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2012/12/28/25-drunkest-cities-2012-from-milwaukee-to-burlington-vermont.html#14f76d9b-8820-44b6-af93-4a097ae061be

http://replygif.net/i/228.gif

[KSBisonFan]

We can back that up with statistics too! Fargo is the 2nd drunkest city in America!*


*The exception is one weekend in January each year. During this particular weekend, Frisco, TX is the 2nd drunkest city in America.

[SamsRams]

So about a 2 mile walk from LonghornLand (Aggieville) to BSFS?

[tmcats]

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=manhattan,+ks+map&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x87bdb7ef44c3632d:0xa9185d487312c7ef,Manhat tan,+KS&gl=us&ei=7MPeUdqBEM_zqQH8mID4Aw&ved=0CC8Q8gEwAA

aggieville at southeast corner of campus - bluemont and north manhattan.

'the bill' at northwest corner of campus - college and kimball

distance - a couple mile walk through campus (at most) on the diagonal.

http://www.aggieville.org/

[moosbah]

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=manhattan,+ks+map&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x87bdb7ef44c3632d:0xa9185d487312c7ef,Manhat tan,+KS&gl=us&ei=7MPeUdqBEM_zqQH8mID4Aw&ved=0CC8Q8gEwAA

aggieville at southeast corner of campus - bluemont and north manhattan.

'the bill' at northwest corner of campus - college and kimball

distance - a couple mile walk through campus (at most) on the diagonal.

http://www.aggieville.org/

Is Rusty's still open??? Heard the Hut closed for a short time. Suckage.

[tmcats]

Is Rusty's still open??? Heard the Hut closed for a short time. Suckage.

rusty's is open, yes. he's a good friend of mine. completely renovated the old digs. the hut is under new ownership and moving downtown. hated to see them leave the ville. being replaced by a chain mexican restaurant.

[moosbah]

rusty's is open, yes. he's a good friend of mine. completely renovated the old digs. the hut is under new ownership and moving downtown. hated to see them leave the ville. being replaced by a chain mexican restaurant.

Good to hear about Rusty's. Many a good memory there. Very sad to hear about the Hut. Isn't there a crappy chain mex restaurant in the mall already???

[tmcats]

the hut will be fine. local computer software mogel, civicsplus, is buying up a lot of downtown. he believes the hut will make a nice cornerstone cafe to go along with 'the chef' which is kansas' best b'fast. espn guys always hang there. do their breakfast burrito or b&g if you make it. great friends.

http://www.thechefcafe.com/

[moosbah]

the hut will be fine. local computer software mogel, civicsplus, is buying up a lot of downtown. he believes the hut will make a nice cornerstone cafe to go along with 'the chef' which is kansas' best b'fast. espn guys always hang there. do their breakfast burrito or b&g if you make it. great friends.

http://www.thechefcafe.com/

Yeah, I know about the Chef. Hope you are right about the Hut. I'd kill for a Gaucho!!! Been way too long.

[tmcats]

Yeah, I know about the Chef. Hope you are right about the Hut. I'd kill for a Gaucho!!! Been way too long.

you won't believe what you see when you return. manhattan is completely different than 10 years ago, totally. tons of city debt, but huge changes to the landscape. aggieville is pretty much as it's always been - a great collegiate drunk. ha.

[moosbah]

you won't believe what you see when you return. manhattan is completely different than 10 years ago, totally. tons of city debt, but huge changes to the landscape. aggieville is pretty much as it's always been - a great collegiate drunk. ha.

Can't make it this year, but hope to in the near future. Not sure I'm excited to see a changed Little Apple. I liked the old one. Just as long as I can still get cinnamon stix from Aggieville pizza, drink at Rusty's and see some good purple sports, I'll be happy.

[OnagaCat]

Latest tour of the WSC. AD John Currie with former Wildcat now GB Packer Jordie Nelson.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl3n1hnmqC0

[westnodak93bison]

Looks awesome.

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[SDbison]

So how does the General Admission area work (grass hill on NE corner of stadium)? I was going to get 4 seats from a K-state season ticket holder and when they were told all 4 would be singles I opted for 4 general admission. Is the view unobstructed from this area? I assume bring blankets to sit on and get there early as first come first served? When does access to this area open up on game day?

[roadwarrior]

Is the view unobstructed from this area? I assume bring blankets to sit on and get there early as first come first served?

The only obstruction will probably be your hard hat!

[SDbison]

The only obstruction will probably be your hard hat! Of course. And the fact I will stand most of the time.

[tmcats]

So how does the General Admission area work (grass hill on NE corner of stadium)? I was going to get 4 seats from a K-state season ticket holder and when they were told all 4 would be singles I opted for 4 general admission. Is the view unobstructed from this area? I assume bring blankets to sit on and get there early as first come first served? When does access to this area open up on game day?

gates open 90 mins before game time. i personally would stay home and watch hd than sit on the hill. but whatever sails your boat ...

[IzzyFlexion]

Latest tour of the WSC. AD John Currie with former Wildcat now GB Packer Jordie Nelson.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl3n1hnmqC0

Might have to borrow Hando or SD's hardhat for realz.
They might be ready for football at the end of August but I would think that there will still be a shitload of polishing to do.

[SDbison]

gates open 90 mins before game time. i personally would stay home and watch hd than sit on the hill. but whatever sails your boat ... Heck I am going to be there to witness more Bison history. Where I sit doesn't matter. I am going to watch NDSU beat KSU. Nothing better than a Bison road game, tailgating with a bunch of avid fans and cheering NDSU on to victory.

[SDbison]

Might have to borrow Hando or SD's hardhat for realz.
They might be ready for football at the end of August but I would think that there will still be a shitload of polishing to do. K-state fans will need to really enjoy their stadium improvements a lot because they are going to be disappointed after the Bison win this game.

[THEsocalledfan]

Heck I am going to be there to witness more Bison history. Where I sit doesn't matter. I am going to watch NDSU beat KSU. Nothing better than a Bison road game, tailgating with a bunch of avid fans and cheering NDSU on to victory.

Funny part is most kstate fans watching this site probably think you aren't serious...... :)

[tmcats]

reality is that most are simply rolling their eyes.

[THEsocalledfan]

reality is that most are simply rolling their eyes.

roll away, my friend, roll away; we will see who is laughing in the end.

[tmcats]

nobody laughing. k-state fans know better.

[Bison 4 Life]

nobody laughing. k-state fans know better.

big deal. NDSU fans will be having a lot more fun that night.

[BisonNation11]

reality is that most are simply rolling their eyes.

Love it. Keep rolling. By the end of the game you won't be able to take your eyes off the massacre your team just received or the ensuing party on YOUR field... It will be glorious!

[tmcats]

http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=208701360

[Bison 4 Life]

http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=208701360

Holy crap. You mean to say that the defending conference champs have players on the all-conference list?

eh, this game is not going to go the way you guys think. That is all.

[SDbison]

reality is that most are simply rolling their eyes. Bisonville thoughts about NDSU having a good chance of defeating Kansas State is nowhere near as delusional as the Wildcat messageboard where many posters think their team is going to demolish the Bison.

[tmcats]

spread is 17.5 currently. they have reason to be optimistic and critical of bison fan's view.

[THEsocalledfan]

spread is 17.5 currently. they have reason to be optimistic and critical of bison fan's view.

Usually cannot get Vegas spreads on these, or I'd be sending money to SamsRams to hammer that. That is literally money in the bank. I think it was like 13 when we played KU, and I nailed that through a bookie.

[SDbison]

spread is 17.5 currently. they have reason to be optimistic and critical of bison fan's view. Yep and if that is true it is based on last year's K-State team. We all know K-State went down a few notchs from last year with the loss of their superstar QB and most of their defense (during the first game this will be most evident). Compare that to NDSU who is bringing virtually the entire team back and will be as good if not better. K-state fans need to get a grip on their own situation. "We are FBS" or "last years big 12 conference champions" doesn't mean squat since much of that team is no longer around.

[THEsocalledfan]

Yep and if that is true it is based on last year's K-State team. We all know K-State went down a few notchs from last year with the loss of their superstar QB and most of their defense (during the first game this will be most evident). Compare that to NDSU who is bringing virtually the entire team back and will be as good if not better. K-state fans need to get a grip on their own situation. "We are FBS" or "last years big 12 conference champions" doesn't mean squat since much of that team is no longer around.

And you are playing the two time, defending national champions of FCS, And they have nearly their whole team back, And they have at least two players who will be drafted, And they usually win their FBS games, And they have big game experience, And they will bring more fans than you have ever seen from an FCS school.

Man, is it going to be a good time watching the shock and horror of the game being close. It will bring back memories of 2006 in Minneapolis.....

[Bison Dan]

Bisonville thoughts about NDSU having a good chance of defeating Kansas State is nowhere near as delusional as the Wildcat messageboard where many posters think their team is going to demolish the Bison.What's the link to their board?

[Bison 4 Life]

What's the link to their board?


www.goemaw.com

It's a trainwreck, if that train was carrying nothing but dumpsters on fire.

[SDbison]

What's the link to their board? This is the link to their primary messageboard and will take you to football topic area. There are 2 threads........one that mostly has JBB posting to himself. The other with FOX 1 Sports in the title was started by Lakes. CC = Lakes, and except for the usual exaggerations Lakes is doing well representing Bison Nation. Where are the rest of you? I have seen Ming and a few others over there.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=173&f=2670

[THEsocalledfan]

This is the link to their primary messageboard and will take you to football topic area. There are 2 threads........one that mostly has JBB posting to himself. The other with FOX 1 Sports in the title was started by Lakes. CC = Lakes, and except for the usual exaggerations Lakes is doing well representing Bison Nation. Where are the rest of you? I have seen Ming and a few others over there.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=173&f=2670

I save my trolling other message boards for UND and SDSU only. (I refuse to be a respectful poster!) They are the only ones who deserve that honor, although I admit I haven't trolled ss.com in a long time as it is like shooting a goldfish in a small bowl with a 12 gage at close range; their ain't much left up there to be proud of. At least with SDSU, it is more like a 20 gage.....

[Vitojr130]

spread is 17.5 currently. they have reason to be optimistic and critical of bison fan's view.

Based off of last years teams, Sagarin has KSU winning by 14 (spread of 11 and homefield advantage = 3). However, KSU lost a lot and NDSU lost very, very little...

[344Johnson]

Man, is it going to be a good time watching the shock and horror of the game being close. It will bring back memories of 2006 in Minneapolis.....

I can only hope it is just like that. Except without a field goal block.

[Tatanka]

I can only hope it is just like that. Except without a field goal block.True story. I remember the look on the gopher faithful's face when they realized they were getting owned statistically by the Bison. The arrogance gave way to shock, relief when the field goal was blocked, and then embarrassment after they realized they were cheering a one point victory over a school from Fargo and that they could (should!) have been beaten on the scoreboard as well as the stat board.

[bisonaudit]

spread is 17.5 currently. they have reason to be optimistic and critical of bison fan's view.

Chris Christie needs to get sports gaming legalized outside of Nevada, like, yesterday.

[BisonNeil]

Yep and if that is true it is based on last year's K-State team. We all know K-State went down a few notchs from last year with the loss of their superstar QB and most of their defense (during the first game this will be most evident). Compare that to NDSU who is bringing virtually the entire team back and will be as good if not better. K-state fans need to get a grip on their own situation. "We are FBS" or "last years big 12 conference champions" doesn't mean squat since much of that team is no longer around.

It will be interesting to see how K States defense jells for the first game.

K States defense last year got progressively worse as the season progressed based on the stats. From Sept, Oct, and Nov/Dec (four game blocks), they gave up 357, 326 and 443 yds/gm and 15.5, 18.8, and 29.0 pts/gm, respectively.

However, their FS Zimmerman and LB Walker got hurt in the about 3/4 of the way through the season and did not return. Those are the only two returning starters as near as I can tell, both are Sr now. Based on the stats, they were obviously very important to their defense. With them back to start the 2013 season they may be better than we expect, especially given the influx of JUCOs.

[Hammerhead]

I watched that game in a sports bar with my in-laws who are big Gophers fans. Nobody was happy after that game.


True story. I remember the look on the gopher faithful's face when they realized they were getting owned statistically by the Bison. The arrogance gave way to shock, relief when the field goal was blocked, and then embarrassment after they realized they were cheering a one point victory over a school from Fargo and that they could (should!) have been beaten on the scoreboard as well as the stat board.

[tmcats]

you lost to minnesota?

[THEsocalledfan]

you lost to minnesota?

2006. We had a makeable fg chance to win and it go blocked. Lost by 1 point. we were only in like year 3 of the D1 transition. We proceeded to crush them in 2007 and 2011.

[onbison09]

Usually cannot get Vegas spreads on these, or I'd be sending money to SamsRams to hammer that. That is literally money in the bank. I think it was like 13 when we played KU, and I nailed that through a bookie.

Wasn't it like 30? I think I remember seeing something like that.

[tmcats]

2006. We had a makeable fg chance to win and it go blocked. Lost by 1 point. we were only in like year 3 of the D1 transition. We proceeded to crush them in 2007 and 2011.

did not recall bison losing to chips.

[Kansas State U]

2006. We had a makeable fg chance to win and it go blocked. Lost by 1 point. we were only in like year 3 of the D1 transition. We proceeded to crush them in 2007 and 2011.

In 2007, Minnesota was 1-11 and ranked 109th out of 119 teams in total defense. NDSU "crushed" the mighty Gophers that year 27-21 after trailing 21-17 in the 4th quarter. The 27 points allowed were the fewest on the season.

In 2011, Minnesota was a much-improved club finishing the season at 3-9. Their D improved to 93 out of 120 teams that year.

[Bison 4 Life]

In 2007, Minnesota was 1-11 and ranked 109th out of 119 teams in total defense. NDSU "crushed" the mighty Gophers that year 27-21 after trailing 21-17 in the 4th quarter. The 27 points allowed were the fewest on the season.

In 2011, Minnesota was a much-improved club finishing the season at 3-9. Their D improved to 93 out of 120 teams that year.


Keep thinking that. This game is not going to go the way you guys think. At all.

[MNLonghorn10]

In 2007, Minnesota was 1-11 and ranked 109th out of 119 teams in total defense. NDSU "crushed" the mighty Gophers that year 27-21 after trailing 21-17 in the 4th quarter. The 27 points allowed were the fewest on the season.

In 2011, Minnesota was a much-improved club finishing the season at 3-9. Their D improved to 93 out of 120 teams that year.
Total yardage were pretty lopsided both games.

NDSU would've won by multiple touchdowns had it been a home game.

[THEsocalledfan]

In 2007, Minnesota was 1-11 and ranked 109th out of 119 teams in total defense. NDSU "crushed" the mighty Gophers that year 27-21 after trailing 21-17 in the 4th quarter. The 27 points allowed were the fewest on the season.

In 2011, Minnesota was a much-improved club finishing the season at 3-9. Their D improved to 93 out of 120 teams that year.

So, explain the 2006 game. You omitted that one. Oh wait, Mason was still coaching and they went to a decent bowl game they should have won....

Nothing I enjoy more than the FBS rubes who think the "gulf" is so wide between the two. Sadly, their brains are being impaired by ESPN stories of the FCS teams who need the paydays to continue, period, and don't realize NDSU is a completely different animal.

Yep, NDSU just continues to get lucky and catch every FBS team when they are down. Can't explain it any other way.

[THEsocalledfan]

Total yardage were pretty lopsided both games.

NDSU would've won by multiple touchdowns had it been a home game.

Agreed; both games were not nearly as close as the score would seem to indicate. Of course the "NDSU only beats FBS schools because they are down" morons will overlook that.

[Kansas State U]

Keep thinking that. This game is not going to go the way you guys think. At all.

Keep thinking what???? I'm posting facts. The FBS teams NDSU has beaten have been sh*t.

[Kansas State U]

Agreed; both games were not nearly as close as the score would seem to indicate. Of course the "NDSU only beats FBS schools because they are down" morons will overlook that.

Let's go at this a different way....what do you consider your best FBS victory to have been?

[THEsocalledfan]

Keep thinking what???? I'm posting facts. The FBS teams NDSU has beaten have been sh*t.

2006 Central Michigan was 10/4 and won the Motor City Bowl. they horrible too? Who won when NDSU played them at their place? By the way, Chips were MAC champions that year.

[MNLonghorn10]

NDSU did crush the 06 MAC champs in Central Michigan, I would start there.

Worst team they beat was the 07 Gophers.

The Kansas game, while the Jayhawks sputtered all year, they did beat #15 Georgia Tech the following week.

Colorado St was expected.

2011 Gophers was expected.

[THEsocalledfan]

Let's go at this a different way....what do you consider your best FBS victory to have been?

Central Michigan 2006. Close second being Colorado St. last year due to the utter domination of them even if they were down.

[THEsocalledfan]

Worst team they beat was the 07 Gophers.

Off topic, but once again, I am reminded that the 2006 Bison were better than 2007 even though they flirted with perfection. that darn FG block in 2006......

[SDbison]

Keep thinking what???? I'm posting facts. The FBS teams NDSU has beaten have been sh*t. Looks like K-state will be shitty team this year as some in the media are picking them to finish 6th in their conference. Wow, look at that, I just gave K-state fans their excuse after they lose to NDSU. I can hear it now, "This must be our worst team in years!"

[SDbison]

Let's go at this a different way....what do you consider your best FBS victory to have been? Since this is NDSU's messageboard I will ask you a question....How is it that NDSU does so well against most FBS teams they have played, even in the losses, given the huge gap in talent from FCS to FBS and the 22 scholarship difference? Guess it's just a fluke.

[SDbison]

In 2007, Minnesota was 1-11 and ranked 109th out of 119 teams in total defense. NDSU "crushed" the mighty Gophers that year 27-21 after trailing 21-17 in the 4th quarter. The 27 points allowed were the fewest on the season.

In 2011, Minnesota was a much-improved club finishing the season at 3-9. Their D improved to 93 out of 120 teams that year. Hey Kansas State U........that guy you use for your avatar, got a good feeling he is going to line up against your team and crush your QB.

[Kansas State U]

Hey Kansas State U........that guy you use for your avatar, got a good feeling he is going to line up against your team and crush your QB.

I told you guys over a month ago that Bohl would have him in the game. Crushing the QB....doubtful.

[Bison 4 Life]

Let's just put it this way. NDSU is not Missouri State. They're kind of your go to, aren't they?

[Tatanka]

Keep thinking what???? I'm posting facts. The FBS teams NDSU has beaten have been sh*t.Yeah, I mean they certainly haven't been picked in the top 5 of their conferences or anything...

[THEsocalledfan]

I told you guys over a month ago that Bohl would have him in the game. Crushing the QB....doubtful.

Come on, man, that is almost a mullet Beck was sporting. Shave up the sides a little bit, and he'll be going "Deliverance" on your Qb.
http://thebestpictureproject.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/deliverance1.jpg

[Kansas State U]

Looks like K-state will be shitty team this year as some in the media are picking them to finish 6th in their conference. Wow, look at that, I just gave K-state fans their excuse after they lose to NDSU. I can hear it now, "This must be our worst team in years!"

I understand the 6th place pick at this point....too many unknowns for anyone to be bullish on KSU. At the same time, we do have the most (5) first team pre-season selections in the Big 12 and Bill Snyder. You don't have a Bill Snyder.

If we lose, I'm the last person that would make an excuse. I would come back to this board, congratulate your team, take my lumps and then move on. I might be an ass, but I wouldn't make an excuse.

[SDbison]

I told you guys over a month ago that Bohl would have him in the game. Crushing the QB....doubtful. Oops I forgot, your new QB is going to be all world before he even steps out on the field for the first time as a starter for KSU.............Dream on!

[SDbison]

I understand the 6th place pick at this point....too many unknowns for anyone to be bullish on KSU. At the same time, we do have the most (5) first team pre-season selections in the Big 12 and Bill Snyder. You don't have a Bill Snyder.

If we lose, I'm the last person that would make an excuse. I would come back to this board, congratulate your team, take my lumps and then move on. I might be an ass, but I wouldn't make an excuse. Individual awards don't mean crap. Last I checked the NDSU team plays the KSU team.

[344Johnson]

2006 Central Michigan was 10/4 and won the Motor City Bowl. they horrible too? Who won when NDSU played them at their place? By the way, Chips were MAC champions that year.

Central Michigan lost its bowl game.

[Bison 4 Life]

I understand the 6th place pick at this point....too many unknowns for anyone to be bullish on KSU. At the same time, we do have the most (5) first team pre-season selections in the Big 12 and Bill Snyder. You don't have a Bill Snyder.

If we lose, I'm the last person that would make an excuse. I would come back to this board, congratulate your team, take my lumps and then move on. I might be an ass, but I wouldn't make an excuse.

We have a Craig Bohl. I like our Craig Bohl.

[THEsocalledfan]

Central Michigan lost its bowl game.



Edit: got years mixed up; beat Central Michigan the next year. Won MAC and barely lost to Purdue.

[IzzyFlexion]

it is like shooting a goldfish in a small bowl with a 12 gage at close range; their ain't much left up there to be proud of. At least with SDSU, it is more like a 20 gage.....

12 gauge, seems to be the most popular gauge. makes the 11 gauge look like a cap gun.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/archive/7/70/20120916040337!George_Costanza.jpg

[thebigund]

What are the top three biggest wins in the storied history of mighty k state?

[No_Skill]

In 2007, Minnesota was 1-11 and ranked 109th out of 119 teams in total defense. NDSU "crushed" the mighty Gophers that year 27-21 after trailing 21-17 in the 4th quarter. The 27 points allowed were the fewest on the season.

In 2011, Minnesota was a much-improved club finishing the season at 3-9. Their D improved to 93 out of 120 teams that year.

If I remember correctly, we knelt it down the last few minutes of the 2007 game on the Minnesota 20 or so...does that help our case?

[Kansas State U]

What are the top three biggest wins in the storied history of mighty k state?

Well, let's see. I'd probably go with:

#1

35-7 victory over 12-0 and #1 ranked Oklahoma Sooners in the 2003 Big 12 Championship game. OU came into the game considered one of the best college teams in the history of the sport. The average score in their 12 regular season games was 48-13. Their team ended the season with 6 first team All-Americans including the Heisman trophy winner, the offensive and defensive players of the year.

#2

40-30 victory over #11 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers in 1998. KSU was ranked #2 at the time and the victory propelled us to #1 in the nation for the first time ever.

#3

Probably last years 24-19 victor at #6 Oklahoma. The victory jump-started our season and paved the way for our eventual #1 ranking again by early November. Considering we were picked to finish 6th in the Big 12.....a pretty good year.


The first two games are givens in my opinion. The 3rd game could be several games.

[SDbison]

What are the top three biggest wins in the storied history of mighty k state? Big Undies, what are the three biggest wins (I mean moral victories) for The Who?

[SDbison]

Well, let's see. I'd probably go with:

#1

35-7 victory over 12-0 and #1 ranked Oklahoma Sooners in the 2003 Big 12 Championship game. OU came into the game considered one of the best college teams in the history of the sport. The average score in their 12 regular season games was 48-13. Their team ended the season with 6 first team All-Americans including the Heisman trophy winner, the offensive and defensive players of the year.

#2

40-30 victory over #11 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers in 1998. KSU was ranked #2 at the time and the victory propelled us to #1 in the nation for the first time ever.

#3

Probably last years 24-19 victor at #6 Oklahoma. The victory jump-started our season and paved the way for our eventual #1 ranking again by early November. Considering we were picked to finish 6th in the Big 12.....a pretty good year.


The first two games are givens in my opinion. The 3rd game could be several games. I want to take your post seriously and give credit to KSU, but I have a tough time with a poster who uses a mug shot of a NDSU player who did little or nothing wrong and had the significant charges correctly dropped. Usually FBS teams are full of real thugs so I find your attempt at smack quite ironic.

[BisonNation11]

This thread is full of gems. I'm glad I had a few before reading this stuff. I don't care how the game turns out. All I know is KSU's team and fans will have a new perspective on their team after the game is done. ULTIMATE compliment to an opposing team when you can get an entire fan base and team to look closer at themselves after you play them.

[thebigund]

Big Undies, what are the three biggest wins (I mean moral victories) for The Who?
Who knows. Beating #5 UNI at their place was pretty cool but I wouldn't say it was a monumental moment in UND football history. 2001 title obviously. Maybe winning the Pecan Bowl in 1966 or the 1972 Camellia Bowl. Tough to pick two others.

[Tatanka]

Who knows. Beating #5 UNI at their place was pretty cool but I wouldn't say it was a monumental moment in UND football history. 2001 title obviously. Maybe winning the Pecan Bowl in 1966 or the 1972 Camellia Bowl. Tough to pick two others.




I would have accepted the time you got to wear "North Dakota State" field access badges at the d II natty. That was pretty special for your vips, and quite an honor for the team.



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[ndsubison1]

www.goemaw.com (http://www.goemaw.com)

It's a trainwreck, if that train was carrying nothing but dumpsters on fire.

i like their fans on the Scouts site. The fans on goemaw are just plain idiots. Some of them actually believe we would lose to Texas High School teams. Arrogant morons

[BadlandsBison]

i like their fans on the Scouts site. The fans on goemaw are just plain idiots. Some of them actually believe we would lose to Texas High School teams. Arrogant morons

Meh, they are in their own little world in "title town." I mean, they have or claim zero national championships and even Minnesota has a national championship so they lose credibility from my perspective lol. Even jayhawk fans talked down to us, just makes it more embarrassing.

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[MNLonghorn10]

Meh, they are in their own little world in "title town." I mean, they have or claim zero national championships and even Minnesota has a national championship so they lose credibility from my perspective lol. Even jayhawk fans talked down to us, just makes it more embarrassing.

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Timhawk is my favorite.

It's hilarious when a ku fan is talking shit to an ndsu fan about how bad the fcs is

[IzzyFlexion]

ok...........so what is their official stadium capacity after the renovation?

[SDbison]

ok...........so what is their official stadium capacity after the renovation? I think they just added suites, a dining area for players, etc. I don't believe this project changed stadium capacity much.

[tmcats]

I think they just added suites, a dining area for players, etc. I don't believe this project changed stadium capacity much.

this is correct. it was meant to add revenue (suites), upgrade press row (top) and add a training table (lower right). $75mm for that. capacity remains at 50k.

http://i.imgur.com/DJOsLcu.jpg

[SamsRams]

this is correct. it was meant to add revenue (suites), upgrade press row (top) and add a training table (lower right). $75mm for that. capacity remains at 50k.

http://i.imgur.com/DJOsLcu.jpg

How is the record over 52K then?

[KSUfanPittSUalum]

Temporary seating and standing room I would guess:

Top 10 crowds at KSU BSFS

53,811 Nebraska, November 11, 2000 (W, 29-28)
53,310 Oklahoma, October 16, 2004 (L, 21-31)
53,011 Oklahoma, October 14, 2000 (L, 31-41)
52,254 Kansas, October 9, 1999 (W, 50-9)
52,234 Nebraska, October 23, 2004 (W, 45-21)
52,221 Nebraska, November 16, 2002 (W, 49-13)
52,077 Colorado, November 6, 1999 (W, 20-14)
51,614 Kansas, October 25, 2003 (W, 42-6)
51,536 Colorado, October 18, 2003 (W, 49-20)
51,234 Missouri, November 20, 1999 (W, 66-0)

[SamsRams]

Temporary seating and standing room I would guess:

Top 10 crowds at KSU BSFS

53,811 Nebraska, November 11, 2000 (W, 29-28)
53,310 Oklahoma, October 16, 2004 (L, 21-31)
53,011 Oklahoma, October 14, 2000 (L, 31-41)
52,254 Kansas, October 9, 1999 (W, 50-9)
52,234 Nebraska, October 23, 2004 (W, 45-21)
52,221 Nebraska, November 16, 2002 (W, 49-13)
52,077 Colorado, November 6, 1999 (W, 20-14)
51,614 Kansas, October 25, 2003 (W, 42-6)
51,536 Colorado, October 18, 2003 (W, 49-20)
51,234 Missouri, November 20, 1999 (W, 66-0)

all those are old records, was there more SRO back then? Is north endzone GA somewhat new? If not where are the other 2500+ SRO tickets since only 500 go on sale Monday?

[KSUfanPittSUalum]

Sorry Sams, I can't answer your questions. Maybe someone else will be able to chime in. It may be something as simple as changing Fire Marshall regulations.

[A1pigskin]

a lot of chatter here about construction. so here's a current view of the $75mm renovation of suites, press box, et al west side on morning tweet from the a.d.

https://twitter.com/John_Currie/status/351133282911535104/photo/1

Getting it ready for the Bison.

[OnagaCat]

all those are old records, was there more SRO back then? Is north endzone GA somewhat new? If not where are the other 2500+ SRO tickets since only 500 go on sale Monday?

The permanent north end zone seating was built in 2006. Before it was there they put folding chairs there and the capacity was larger. I'm not 100% sure but I think the local fire codes have changed and not as much SRO is allowed now. The focus on stadium improvements has been mostly on increasing revenue with more suites
and not increased capacity.

[KSBisonFan]

Maybe one of you KSU posters can shed some light on this. NDSU's seat allotment is going to be in section 16 (based on what the KSU ticket office told me). There's a pretty wide concourse that goes behind this section in the South Endzone. If fans have SRO tickets will they be able to stand and watch the game from the top of our section or will they get booted?

[tmcats]

booted to the hillside. but those with corner end zone seats or up above in the corner will have very good views. the only exception would be those in the lowest end zone seats.