Dennis Dodd: No (F)BS: 'FCS' North Dakota State is FBS Top 25 caliber

[b15on]

Senior College Football Columnist Dennis Dodd, who recently had NDSU at #19 in his Power Poll (http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/dennis-dodd/24147886/power-poll-top-4-hold-firm-as-stretch-run-for-unbeatens-looms-large), wrote a great article on Bison

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/dennis-dodd/24156447/no-fbs-fcs-north-dakota-state-is-fbs-top-25-caliber

[gumby013]

Excellent article.

[Bison"FANatic"]

"We've never experienced such friendly drunks," Viverito recalled being told by one of those officials.


:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

[Green1]

Fun to read!

[HerdBot]

Great article!

[ndsubison1]

why does patty v get acknowledged for our success? thought she didnt like us.

anyways someone tell Dodd were 7-3 vs FBS not 5-2

[SafeTeeJ]

Fun to read!

Yes, Indeed!

[Mayville Bison]

why does patty v get acknowledged for our success? thought she didnt like us.

anyways someone tell Dodd were 7-3 vs FBS not 5-2

He probably thinks the Gophers are FCS

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Great article. So proud to be an alum of this university and fan of this team.

[bri-dog]

why does patty v get acknowledged for our success? thought she didnt like us.

Yep, I guess she's changed her tune...

"Even when they're dominant they're so much fun,” Viverito said of the Bison. "How can you not like them?"

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

He probably thinks the Gophers are FCS

Since 2007, their level of play has definitely been FCS quality.

[MNLonghorn10]

me after i found out Frisco stocked up on beer last year
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[HerdBot]

me after i found out Frisco stocked up on beer last year
http://weknowgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/intense-soccer-fan-gif.gif

Looks like Geaux_Sioux after UN_ signed Joe Mollberg, the best qb ever

[BisonCardinal]

why does patty v get acknowledged for our success? thought she didnt like us.

anyways someone tell Dodd were 7-3 vs FBS not 5-2

I think Patty V. loves us. It's the MVC and its commissioner Doug Elgin that don't seem to care for us. When the MVC added Loyola to the conference he made it a point to say that they were not recruiting any "football schools" for the opening. Apparently he doesn't want to upset the balance of power between the football and basketball-centric schools in the conference.

[Mayville Bison]

I think Patty V. loves us. It's the MVC and its commissioner Doug Elgin that don't seem to care for us. When the MVC added Loyola to the conference he made it a point to say that they were not recruiting any "football schools" for the opening. Apparently he doesn't want to upset the balance of power between the football and basketball-centric schools in the conference.

I though Patty V didn't like us either. I swear I remember when we first got into the MVFC the league and commissioner didn't want the newbies to be successful. That was followed by the "refs were paid to make sure we don't have success in the MVFC" theory.

[BisonCardinal]

I though Patty V didn't like us either. I swear I remember when we first got into the MVFC the league and commissioner didn't want the newbies to be successful. That was followed by the "refs were paid to make sure we don't have success in the MVFC" theory.

I think we would have been hard pressed to get in the MVFC if the commissioner herself wasn't behind us. I am guessing she was the one that negotiated with some of the schools to alternate schedules so they only have come out to the Dakota's once a year.

Some fans think she doesn't like us because she suspended Pat Paschal for a game and not the UNI player. I am thinking she was just doing her job.

My 2 cents.

[Bison Gal]

Fantastic article -- so much fun to read!

Patty V. seems most enamored with our drinking abilities. :)

"They run out of beer wherever their fans go," Viverito said."

"We've never experienced such friendly drunks," Viverito recalled being told by one of those officials."

Two years ago, she [Viverito] ventured to Fargo for a December playoff game. Taylor had invited some neighbors who brought some of their home brew, Wood Chipper Beer.

"They play hard, they work hard," Viverito said."

[tjbison]

I though Patty V didn't like us either. I swear I remember when we first got into the MVFC the league and commissioner didn't want the newbies to be successful. That was followed by the "refs were paid to make sure we don't have success in the MVFC" theory.


Patty and Douple work together, she fought to get us and SDSU in the MVFC

yes it's Elgin of the MVC. they would rather have schools like Loyola, UIC than State Schools

[bisonaudit]

I think Patty V. loves us. It's the MVC and its commissioner Doug Elgin that don't seem to care for us. When the MVC added Loyola to the conference he made it a point to say that they were not recruiting any "football schools" for the opening. Apparently he doesn't want to upset the balance of power between the football and basketball-centric schools in the conference.

Given what was happening to the Big East, and what subsequently came to pass, I don't think you can blame him too much.

[1st&TennBison]

That article was so damn cool, I was so happy reading it that I didn't mind that I pissed my pants.

[dewey]

Great article. So proud to be an alum of this university and fan of this team.

100% agreed!!!

Go Bison!

Dewey

[aces1180]

The butthurt about this article by _arrel at SS.com (under the dance team thread, lol) and Chattown on AGS is awesome.

Hail the Bison!

[ndsubison1]

The butthurt about this article by _arrel at SS.com (under the dance team thread, lol) and Chattown on AGS is awesome.

Hail the Bison!

let me guess theyre whining about "NDSU hasnt beaten a good FBS team!"

[EC8CH]

The butthurt about this article by _arrel at SS.com (under the dance team thread, lol) and Chattown on AGS is awesome.

Hail the Bison!

Must hurt pretty bad when the last time anyone wrote anything about your football team was when Lou Hotz said NDSU should play them.

[VirginiaBison]

Nobody said NDSU could beat top tier FBS teams.... everyone agrees that the Bison would be a reasonably successful middle of the FBS pack (probably regular Bowl participants) team. So the rub for these FBS teams is that they are hallmarked as a middle of the pack team or less if they play the Bison and lose.

[tjbison]

Nobody said NDSU could beat top tier FBS teams.... everyone agrees that the Bison would be a reasonably successful middle of the FBS pack (probably regular Bowl participants) team. So the rub for these FBS teams is that they are hallmarked as a middle of the pack team or less if they play the Bison and lose.

it seems all the haters are bashing bison fans about the article.....news flash dumbasses WE DIDNT WRITE IT

[56BISON73]

The butthurt about this article by _arrel at SS.com (under the dance team thread, lol) and Chattown on AGS is awesome.

Hail the Bison!

Serious butthurt. Darryl is beside himself and more idiotic than usual.

[A1pigskin]

Very good article

[DjKyRo]

Serious butthurt. Darryl is beside himself and more idiotic than usual.

You must not read _arrell often.

[perthbison]

Looks like Geaux_Sioux after UN_ signed Joe Mollberg, the best qb everso............ longhorn10 and geau-sioux are the same?------or they just look alike? now I'm confused.

[aces1180]

You must not read _arrell often.

LOL...according to _arrel, I'm Lakes' butt buddy...I don't even need to talk crap about him, because he makes himself look SO good in every post. Mental midgets can't do much, I guess.

What a great time to be a Bison!

[perthbison]

. Darryl is beside himself and more idiotic than usual.the fact that he belongs to the und network should be proof to any nonbelievers that there really is a God.

[DjKyRo]

LOL...according to _arrel, I'm Lakes' butt buddy...I don't even need to talk crap about him, because he makes himself look SO good in every post. Mental midgets can't do much, I guess.

What a great time to be a Bison!

Rule 7 of Internet arguments: when in doubt, accuse your opponent of homosexuality. Just look at JBB and the CS.com gay porn fiasco.

[CAS4127]

Rule 7 of Internet arguments: when in doubt, accuse your opponent of homosexuality. Just look at JBB and the CS.com gay porn fiasco.

Are the first 6 "See Rule # 7"?! 😳


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[MNLonghorn10]

so............ longhorn10 and geau-sioux are the same?------or they just look alike? now I'm confused.

why the hell are you pairing me with that turd? The soccer fan above, and myself are complete studs.

Geuaxsioux is pud.

[bisonaudit]

Are the first 6 "See Rule # 7"?! 


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Also, when you're losing, pivot to Nazis.

[Tatanka]

why the hell are you pairing me with that turd? The soccer fan above, and myself are complete studs.

Geuaxsioux is pud.




_arrell aspires to be pud.





Sent from somewhere using my Windows phone.

[perthbison]

why the hell are you pairing me with that turd? The soccer fan above, and myself are complete studs.

Geuaxsioux is pud.It was an attempt at humor in response to Gabe's post. When I read it quickly, it sounded like he made the comparison. Thanks for not neg repping me. We all know there are major differences between any of us and geuaxsioux.

[VanClubPres]

That was a good read, we are def the belle of the ball right now.

Thread drift averted.

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

They are so jealous of our football program it is absolutely hilarious.

BTW, Hayduke is a bigger tool than Darrel.

[aces1180]

They are so jealous of our football program it is absolutely hilarious.

BTW, Hayduke is a bigger tool than Darrel.

The Mount Rushmore of SS.com douches are in full effect in that thread...Lot's of laughs!

[bisonbuddy]

sictonka is a pussy and he knows it.

[56BISON73]

The Mount Rushmore of SS.com douches are in full effect in that thread...Lot's of laughs!

The stupidity is astounding. :omfg::eek:

Too funny

[56BISON73]

The Mount Rushmore of SS.com douches are in full effect in that thread...Lot's of laughs!

Or the 3 stooges with Shemp making a guest appearance.

[aces1180]

Or the 3 stooges with Shemp making a guest appearance.


Now _arryl is calling me "Asses1180"...That thread has made my night. Obviously if he has to make homophobic statements and name call, I'm in his head and he's lost.

You would think Hayduker is NW's brother or something with all his hatred of legal alcohol use and all...

Let's face facts, Dodd is one of the most respected college football minds in this country and they just can't accept the fact that NDSU is the real deal.

[aces1180]

sictonka is a pussy and he knows it.

99% of the posters at SS.com couldn't kick their own ass.

[56BISON73]

Now _arryl is calling me "Asses1180"...That thread has made my night. Obviously if he has to make homophobic statements and name call, I'm in his head and he's lost.

You would think Hayduker is NW's brother or something with all his hatred of legal alcohol use and all...

Let's face facts, Dodd is one of the most respected college football minds in this country and they just can't accept the fact that NDSU is the real deal.

They have truely lost it.

[championfan]

A pep rally at nearby Dr. Pepper Ballpark was filled to capacity, 10,000 fans. There was one stipulation: They couldn't go on the field. After buying up a load of merchandise -- and beer -- a stadium official promised they could have the run of the place the next time.

Does this mean they would give us the ballfield also? Would be nice not to have the concourse so crowded.

[Da Bison]

Now _arryl is calling me "Asses1180"...That thread has made my night. Obviously if he has to make homophobic statements and name call, I'm in his head and he's lost.

You would think Hayduker is NW's brother or something with all his hatred of legal alcohol use and all...

Let's face facts, Dodd is one of the most respected college football minds in this country and they just can't accept the fact that NDSU is the real deal.
http://www.darowski.com/tracesofinspiration/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/twitter-douchebag1.jpg
Found this yearbook pic of _arrel :rofl:

[NorthernBison]

Now _arryl is calling me "Asses1180"...That thread has made my night. Obviously if he has to make homophobic statements and name call, I'm in his head and he's lost.

You would think Hayduker is NW's brother or something with all his hatred of legal alcohol use and all...

Let's face facts, Dodd is one of the most respected college football minds in this country and they just can't accept the fact that NDSU is the real deal.

That thread is epic. I understand that they would be butthurt. I did not think it would make them irrational. I'm a bit disappointed that our posters seem so quick to get distracted by the bait that fools like Daryl, hayduke, and Volley throw in the water.

Arguing about the real name of NDSU? Giving in to their statement that NDSU wouldn't be a top 25 FBS team? (Last week, Oregon State was #25 and I think NDSU would mop the field with the Beavers.) (heck, EWU beat them).

That board is supposedly smack free? Good grief. What a joke.

[MN_BISON]

http://www.darowski.com/tracesofinspiration/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/twitter-douchebag1.jpg
Found this yearbook pic of _arrel :rofl:

He must be quintuplets with dlsioux, Hayduke, Cratter and CMSioux, biggest group of UN_ dbags on teh internet.

[Hambone]

I personally think that NDSU could compete with and beat most teams in FBS on a given day, sans some exceptions (Oregon, Alabama, etc.). However, when it comes to saying that NDSU would be a middle of the pack team in some of the BCS conferences, my question is this - while NDSU can compete with and beat a lot of those teams, given a full schedule of them would they be able to keep it up through the year? I'm talking the team as it currently stands, not with 22 more scholarships. Reason I ask is I have some Bison friends who think that with the current team that NDSU would be top half of some of the bigger conferences. What say you??

[BadlandsBison]

I personally think that NDSU could compete with and beat most teams in FBS on a given day, sans some exceptions (Oregon, Alabama, etc.). However, when it comes to saying that NDSU would be a middle of the pack team in some of the BCS conferences, my question is this - while NDSU can compete with and beat a lot of those teams, given a full schedule of them would they be able to keep it up through the year? I'm talking the team as it currently stands, not with 22 more scholarships. Reason I ask is I have some Bison friends who think that with the current team that NDSU would be top half of some of the bigger conferences. What say you??

Sure, with 22 more scolarships. What say you?

[loudsilverado]

I personally think that NDSU could compete with and beat most teams in FBS on a given day, sans some exceptions (Oregon, Alabama, etc.). However, when it comes to saying that NDSU would be a middle of the pack team in some of the BCS conferences, my question is this - while NDSU can compete with and beat a lot of those teams, given a full schedule of them would they be able to keep it up through the year? I'm talking the team as it currently stands, not with 22 more scholarships. Reason I ask is I have some Bison friends who think that with the current team that NDSU would be top half of some of the bigger conferences. What say you??

I think the real question is, can UND with 63 scholarships compete in a full schedule, week after week, in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference D2 which only allows 24 football scholarships??

[thebootfitter]

However, when it comes to saying that NDSU would be a middle of the pack team in some of the BCS conferences, my question is this - while NDSU can compete with and beat a lot of those teams, given a full schedule of them would they be able to keep it up through the year? I'm talking the team as it currently stands, not with 22 more scholarships.

This year? Maybe. We're loaded with experience. And we've been very fortunate this far with regard to injuries, etc. I think year in year out, we'd be at a significant disadvantage with 22 fewer scholarships though. We may still be able to finish at 0.500 many years, but not compete for the top half most years.

[tjbison]

I personally think that NDSU could compete with and beat most teams in FBS on a given day, sans some exceptions (Oregon, Alabama, etc.). However, when it comes to saying that NDSU would be a middle of the pack team in some of the BCS conferences, my question is this - while NDSU can compete with and beat a lot of those teams, given a full schedule of them would they be able to keep it up through the year? I'm talking the team as it currently stands, not with 22 more scholarships. Reason I ask is I have some Bison friends who think that with the current team that NDSU would be top half of some of the bigger conferences. What say you??


anyone with a brain realizes a full SEC schedule would kill is if any injuries occur, would we beat Bama. who knows, was Florida Gulf Coast supposed to make the Sweet 16 last year?

fact is we are 4-0 against BCS teams, crappy or not everyone including the shit spewing fans on SS thought we would get rolled. You can't deny we would play or beat 75% of the teams out of the top 30.

what I absolutely love is the delusional pink and green fans bashing our program that right now is rolling, has the attention of all the sports talkers in the nation and muss and gang can't beat Portland st

[Mayville Bison]

I personally think that NDSU could compete with and beat most teams in FBS on a given day, sans some exceptions (Oregon, Alabama, etc.). However, when it comes to saying that NDSU would be a middle of the pack team in some of the BCS conferences, my question is this - while NDSU can compete with and beat a lot of those teams, given a full schedule of them would they be able to keep it up through the year? I'm talking the team as it currently stands, not with 22 more scholarships. Reason I ask is I have some Bison friends who think that with the current team that NDSU would be top half of some of the bigger conferences. What say you??

A lot of that would come down to injuries without the additional 22 scholarships. If we have a Georgia-esque injury year, we would be completely destroyed. If we would remian relatively healthy and get very lucky, I think we could be in the top half of most of the conferences. Remember, some of these FBS games would be back at our house instead of always on the road. Below is where I think we would sit this year

AAC (10 teams) - 4-5
ACC (14 teams) - 6-7
Big 12 (10 teams) - 6
B1G (12 teams) - 6-7
Conf USA (14 teams) - 1
MAC (13 teams) - 1-3
MWC (12 teams) - 1-3
Pac 12 (12 teams) - Anywhere from 4-10. Hardest conference to judge this year
SEC (14 teams) - 9-11
Sun Belt (8 teams) - 1

[bisonbuddy]

I think the real question is, can UND with 63 scholarships compete in a full schedule, week after week, in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference D2 which only allows 24 football scholarships??

That's easy, no.

[NorthernBison]

I personally think that NDSU could compete with and beat most teams in FBS on a given day, sans some exceptions (Oregon, Alabama, etc.). However, when it comes to saying that NDSU would be a middle of the pack team in some of the BCS conferences, my question is this - while NDSU can compete with and beat a lot of those teams, given a full schedule of them would they be able to keep it up through the year? I'm talking the team as it currently stands, not with 22 more scholarships. Reason I ask is I have some Bison friends who think that with the current team that NDSU would be top half of some of the bigger conferences. What say you??

IMO, the CURRENT team is deep enough and experienced enough to play a schedule like that and be middle of the pack in most of the better conferences. No way could we do that consistently from year to year with 63 scholarships.

Too many people fail to understand that games are not won simply on athleticism and measurables. Teams win games by executing and avoiding mistakes. This Bison team excels in both areas AND we play a style of football that keeps us in games and gives us a chance to win against almost any opponent (the obvious exceptions apply).

I always cringe when I see a "bring on Bama" sign. I hope most fans are doing this as a joke and they really aren't serious. Having said that, I'd also be the first to argue that a matchup like that would not likely be the blowout that many skeptics like to predict.

[tony]

I must be in the minority on this. If NDSU's football team played a full FBS schedule, I don't think that there'd be any more injuries than there already are. The problem would be mental. NDSU gets up for FBS games and usually plays at a very high level. It'd be very difficult to maintain that level through a 9-game, conference schedule.

[bisonaudit]

Plenty of room for judgement. It's anyone's guess what would happen playing a BCS level schedule and how depth would play out as the season wore on.

Just for reference here's what Sagarin thinks:

NDSU's 77.68 would rank:

3rd in the American Athletic (=0 from last week)
6th in the ACC (=0)
5th in the Big Ten (+3)
7th in the Big 12 (+1)
1st in Conference USA (=0)
1st in the MAC (=0)
3rd in the MWC (=0)
10th in the PAC 12 (=0)
10th in the SEC (=0)
1st in the Sun Belt (=0)

If anyone is interested in how this has changed as the season's progressed, it's been tracked week by week on the Sagarin Says thread.

[thebootfitter]

I must be in the minority on this. If NDSU's football team played a full FBS schedule, I don't think that there'd be any more injuries than there already are. The problem would be mental. NDSU gets up for FBS games and usually plays at a very high level. It'd be very difficult to maintain that level through a 9-game, conference schedule.
I agree with this, especially for a team with as much experience as we have. I don't think injuries are a function of who we're playing as much as the individual and team preparations (conditioning and knowing fundamentals and how to be in position, etc.)

[tcbison]

I personally think that NDSU could compete with and beat most teams in FBS on a given day, sans some exceptions (Oregon, Alabama, etc.). However, when it comes to saying that NDSU would be a middle of the pack team in some of the BCS conferences, my question is this - while NDSU can compete with and beat a lot of those teams, given a full schedule of them would they be able to keep it up through the year? I'm talking the team as it currently stands, not with 22 more scholarships. Reason I ask is I have some Bison friends who think that with the current team that NDSU would be top half of some of the bigger conferences. What say you??

I think it really depends on which conference you are talking about. This years team I think could do well(top 1/2 to top 1/3rd) in the Big 12 or Big 10 because I don't think those conferences play great defense. The SEC would be a completely different story though and NDSU's offense would struggle. I would guess in the SEC NDSU would be in the bottom 1/3rd. The other thing to consider would be if NDSU was in these conferences they would get home games instead of playing on the road like they have for past FBS games which would help. It is fun to talk about but in the end we can't draw any firm conclusions.

[CAS4127]

Plenty of room for judgement. It's anyone's guess what would happen playing a BCS level schedule and how depth would play out as the season wore on.

This is why I asked how many guys we played against KSU vs. how many KSU played. As I recall, we played a total of 46 and they played a total of 42-43, yet claimed to have way more depth then us, and that they would wear us down.

Really?!?!

[MNLonghorn10]

I must be in the minority on this. If NDSU's football team played a full FBS schedule, I don't think that there'd be any more injuries than there already are. The problem would be mental. NDSU gets up for FBS games and usually plays at a very high level. It'd be very difficult to maintain that level through a 9-game, conference schedule.
I also think that 23 more scholarships is a burden to how NDSU would do a level up..obviously the team plays fantastic and it trickles down. there isnt a losing atmosphere in this years bison team. Most FCS teams would roll over and quit after being down to KState, and some would being down to UNI...not this team.

[cbline]

I also think that 23 more scholarships is a burden to how NDSU would do a level up..obviously the team plays fantastic and it trickles down. there isnt a losing atmosphere in this years bison team. Most FCS teams would roll over and quit after being down to KState, and some would being down to UNI...not this team.

^^^ This! ^^^ In the infamous words of John Blutarsky, "Nothing is over until WE decide it is!"

[oldmantutters]

Until someone convinces me otherwise, I think we would fair better against Alabama, a team that has a similar playing style than we would against a team like Oregon or aTm. I'm not seeing we would beat any of them I just think it would be a closer game with Alabama.

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[Mayville Bison]

Until someone convinces me otherwise, I think we would fair better against Alabama, a team that has a similar playing style than we would against a team like Oregon or aTm. I'm not seeing we would beat any of them I just think it would be a closer game with Alabama.

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Just wait until we get matched up with one of the Big Sky teams in the playoffs and you will see why. Much easier for a great, sound defense to shut down a high scoring offense than it is the other way around

[EC8CH]

Just wait until we get matched up with one of the Big Sky teams in the playoffs and you will see why. Much easier for a great, sound defense to shut down a high scoring offense than it is the other way around

Offense sells tickets
Defense wins championships

[gumby013]

Offense sells tickets
Defense wins championships

Someone should tell Eastern Washington that it sells tickets.

[EC8CH]

Someone should tell Eastern Washington that it sells tickets.

It's fun to joke at the low turn out of other FCS programs as the Bison have recently had such great turnout, but for the FCS as a whole it's concerning that other programs with good facilities and teams have a tough time turning out fans.

[marenlee]

Someone should tell Eastern Washington that it sells tickets.

They could barely sell out half the stadium the week after they beat #25 Oregon State. It was a D-II team, but still coming off one of their biggest wins ever.

[Bison03]

They could barely sell out half the stadium the week after they beat #25 Oregon State. It was a D-II team, but still coming off one of their biggest wins ever.
Fans are strange to figure out sometimes. Hell, the week after we had at the time one of our biggest wins in school history when we beat the Gophers in 2007, the next week against S. Utah had a couple thousand empty seats.

[MankatoBison]

By the way, EWU is getting a gorgeous new stadium renovation in the near future. Like... Really nice

http://www.pcs-structural.com/projects/eastern-washington-university-stadium

And I'm completely computer illiterate, how can I just post a PICTURE on here as opposed to a link... Im retarded :facepalm:

[TAILG8R]

By the way, EWU is getting a gorgeous new stadium renovation in the near future. Like... Really nice

http://www.pcs-structural.com/projects/eastern-washington-university-stadium

And I'm completely computer illiterate, how can I just post a PICTURE on here as opposed to a link... Im retarded :facepalm:

http://www.pcs-structural.com/sites/default/files/styles/project_details/public/projects/gallery/EWU%20Stadium%201b.jpg

[Tatanka]

If you build it, they will come?

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[80ALUM]

That thread is epic. I understand that they would be butthurt. I did not think it would make them irrational. I'm a bit disappointed that our posters seem so quick to get distracted by the bait that fools like Daryl, hayduke, and Volley throw in the water.

Arguing about the real name of NDSU? Giving in to their statement that NDSU wouldn't be a top 25 FBS team? (Last week, Oregon State was #25 and I think NDSU would mop the field with the Beavers.) (heck, EWU beat them).

That board is supposedly smack free? Good grief. What a joke.
They act like Bison fans wrote the article thereby making it biased. The article is an independent opinion by a reputable sportswriter and that is what they can't handle.

[Tatanka]

That board is totally smack free, depending of course on who is getting smacked. Hypocrisy is what we in the business term "Standard Operating Procedure" in the reality free zone up north.

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[Hammersmith]

http://www.pcs-structural.com/sites/default/files/styles/project_details/public/projects/gallery/EWU%20Stadium%201b.jpg

Holy crap, it's Birdemic!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birdemic:_Shock_and_Terror


(Seriously, everyone should watch that movie once. More than once could result in permanent brain damage. Much like watching a game on the tampon turf.)

[IzzyFlexion]

I must be in the minority on this. If NDSU's football team played a full FBS schedule, I don't think that there'd be any more injuries than there already are. The problem would be mental. NDSU gets up for FBS games and usually plays at a very high level. It'd be very difficult to maintain that level through a 9-game, conference schedule.

If you took the first sentence out of you post, I'd swear that it was cut and pasted from Gopherhole from the fall of 2011.

[stevdock]

Fans are strange to figure out sometimes. Hell, the week after we had at the time one of our biggest wins in school history when we beat the Gophers in 2007, the next week against S. Utah had a couple thousand empty seats.

I believe that was hunting opener. That has always delivered more empties than normal.

Also when these other schools are saying they have to fight against the big schools for fans, it's very true. UNI has nobody because Iowa and ISU are playing at the same time. EWU has the same thing. Who do we fight against for fans?? UND, Concordia, Moorhead State, the closest one would be the Gophs and they are 4 hrs away.

[bisonmike2]

Nice article. Dissecting a perfect record.

http://ncaafootball.com/News/tabid/729/Article/279282/numbers-never-lie-dissecting-a-perfect-record.aspx

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

http://www.pcs-structural.com/sites/default/files/styles/project_details/public/projects/gallery/EWU%20Stadium%201b.jpg

Who's the blonde in the jean miniskirt?

One of Lakes bitches?

[Mayville Bison]

Who's the blonde in the jean miniskirt?

One of Lakes bitches?

Do you mean the one on the left by the stairs or her twin on the far right by the blue car?

[SafeTeeJ]

Do you mean the one on the left by the stairs or her twin on the far right by the blue car?

or the other three in the far background walking the same direction? btw, why isn't that big albatross casting a shadow?:confused:

[Tatanka]

or the other three walking walking the same direction. btw, why isn't that big albatross casting a shadow?:confused:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_u7VGiMO0U

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

or the other three walking walking the same direction. btw, why isn't that big albatross casting a shadow?:confused:

This could turn into a "Where's Waldo" sort of thing.

How many hot blonde's in a jean mini-skirt can you find?

[Tatanka]

This could turn into a "Where's Waldo" sort of thing.

How many hot blonde's in a jean mini-skirt can you find?

In the picture? Or in real life in Cheney? The answer to the second question is rather obvious.

[Mayville Bison]

or the other three in the far background walking the same direction? btw, why isn't that big albatross casting a shadow?:confused:

Took me a while to find the 3rd one in the background. And there's no shadow because it's obviously cloudy

[highplainsbison]

Took me a while to find the 3rd one in the background. And there's no shadow because it's obviously cloudy

I see four of them.

[SafeTeeJ]

I see four of them.

there are 5. the fifth is about 1/2 inch above the right tire of the red Honda civic. She is way back in the trees on the sidewalk. almost to he cream colored Lexus sedan.

[JDZ]

on the left by the stairs

Stairs?

Although, it would be funny if she thought those lines painted on the pavement were stairs, and when she went to step up, she tripped and fell into the street.

Also, if they were stairs, it would be fun to watch that Cadillac drive across them.

[Bookem]

Took me a while to find the 3rd one in the background. And there's no shadow because it's obviously cloudy

Seems to me that the sun is shining on the quintuplets, maybe there is one behind O pole of Eagle? That would make sextuplets then huh.

[Tatanka]

Seems to me that the sun is shining on the quintuplets, maybe there is one behind O pole of Eagle? That would make sextuplets then huh.

Oh, there's one behind the "o" pole alright.

[highplainsbison]

there are 5. the fifth is about 1/2 inch above the right tire of the red Honda civic. She is way back in the trees on the sidewalk. almost to he cream colored Lexus sedan.
Good eye.

10 char

[Mayville Bison]

Stairs?

Although, it would be funny if she thought those lines painted on the pavement were stairs, and when she went to step up, she tripped and fell into the street.

Also, if they were stairs, it would be fun to watch that Cadillac drive across them.

Hahaha, can't believe I didn't put that together

[tony]

or the other three in the far background walking the same direction? btw, why isn't that big albatross casting a shadow?:confused:

Lots of clones in that photo. Couldn't help but notice that none of them are wearing EWU gear and nobody seems to be going to the game.

[Tatanka]

Lots of clones in that photo. Couldn't help but notice that none of them are wearing EWU gear and nobody seems to be going to the game.




that's because they all attend un_, online only. They don't really exist. They're avatars.





Sent from somewhere using my Windows phone.

[thebootfitter]

Dennis Dodd has us up to #16 in his power poll this week: http://mweb.cbssports.com/ncaaf/writer/dennis-dodd/24214212/power-poll-championship-picture-is-now-crystal-clear-its-bamafsu

[IzzyFlexion]

Dennis Dodd has us up to #16 in his power poll this week: http://mweb.cbssports.com/ncaaf/writer/dennis-dodd/24214212/power-poll-championship-picture-is-now-crystal-clear-its-bamafsu

It's quite surreal to see some of the schools that he has beneath NDSU, no?

[runtheoption]

Lots of clones in that photo. Couldn't help but notice that none of them are wearing EWU gear and nobody seems to be going to the game. I listened to the "Where's Waldo" audiobook. Not Waldo, Not Waldo, Not Waldo, Not Waldo, Not Waldo, Not Waldo, Not Waldo, Not Waldo, Not Waldo, WALDO, Not Waldo, Not Waldo, Not Waldo, Not Waldo.