Next Opponent: Furman Paladins

[b15on]

Furman Knocks Off #25 South Carolina State Playoff Opener, 30-20

Jairus Hollman put Furman on the board with a 90-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first half and returned an interception 34 yards for a third quarter score to lead the Paladins to a 30-20 victory over 25th-ranked South Carolina State in the opening round of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday afternoon at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

The victory advanced the Paladins to the second round of the playoffs where they will face top-seed North Dakota State in Fargo, N.D., on Saturday, December 7, at 2:30 p.m. The game will be streamed live on ESPN3.

[Bison-Knuckle]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DwVxH_gHRs

[A1pigskin]

Bison will have to watch for the long run on special teams.

[VirginiaBison]

The Furman/SCSU game was like watching a MVCS game in slow motion. As for physical play, it was pretty much a pillow fight. Furman may be a good team in the MEAC, but I believe Furman is going to find the Dome play too fast, too physical and too noisy.

[GOBISON123]

Something tells me the Furman team will get fired up seeing the crowd and noise inside the dome. They played very boring and laid back today, it wont be like that next week. They will surprise the Bison with their speed and energy.

[TAILG8R]

Something tells me the Furman team will get fired up seeing the crowd and noise inside the dome. They played very boring and laid back today, it wont be like that next week. They will surprise the Bison fans with their speed and energy for the first quarter and a half.

FIFY ;)

ten char

[gotts]

The Furman/SCSU game was like watching a MVCS game in slow motion. As for physical play, it was pretty much a pillow fight. Furman may be a good team in the MEAC, but I believe Furman is going to find the Dome play too fast, too physical and too noisy.

Furman is from the SoCon, the same conference as Wofford and (formerly) Georgia Southern.

SCSU was from the MEAC.

Fairness in information.

[VirginiaBison]

Furman didn't strike me as having any significant depth and only 2 or 3 quality players. Wrong?

[MNLonghorn10]

I'll give my official prediction later this week...but i'll give you a spoiler. not lookin good.

[semobison]

Furman has been traditionally a good program. They won the title in 88 and were runner up in 85 and 01. We will be facing a decent team from a traditionally good conference. I wouldn't call it a cupcake game but we should be able to take care of business!

[NWNDBison]

No doubt Furman will step it up and give us a better game than they gave SCSU. You play to the level of the competition.

[HerdBot]

Good conference we struggled against last year. Great running attack while our linebacker corps is thin. This will be a very tough game. Heagle and the linebackers need to play a great game. Corners need to tackle well since they throw the ball like 10 times a game

[GOBISON123]

FIFY ;)

ten char

Well said.

[jimmyptubas]

Without being too overly confident, I will be looking forward to the Montana game.

[Swaghook]

Without being too overly confident, I will be looking forward to the Montana game. Wouldn't want to be over confident when it comes to Montana taking care of their end. Expect to see the Griz win but would not be surprised by an upset either.

[runtheoption]

Without being too overly confident, I think we sneak by in a nailbiter by 30 points.

Both teams looked like they had cement in their shoes. Northern speed.

[TAILG8R]

The game will be played on the field on Saturday but I saw nothing special from Furman today. The only guy on the field that had speed was #23 and they looked to have no power/smash mouth game at all. Not just in the rushing game, I don't think they will stand up to our physicality.

[WYOBISONMAN]

With out being too overly confident..........I think I will book an extra room in Frisco..... ;)

[BlueBisonRock]

With out being too overly confident..........I think I will book an extra room in Frisco..... ;)

Party at Wyoming's pad!

[VirginiaBison]

No doubt Furman will step it up and give us a better game than they gave SCSU. You play to the level of the competition.

Quite possible. Furman could have known that SCSU was in the bag, therefore played slow, soft and without a lot of physical energy in an attempt fool the Bison coaches and players the following week. On the otherhand watching NAU and SDSU game, it seems like a whole different level from what Fuman/SCUS displayed. If Furman can display High School level quality play one week and several levels higher the following week, they are deserving of an Oscar.

[ndsubison1]

not nervous at all. ndsu wins big. 42-10

[CarringtonBison]

not nervous at all. ndsu wins big. 42-10

This........

[NDSU]

from the Paladins forum:


Pvt. Hudson
"Our players will silence their crowd!"

[MNLonghorn10]

from the Paladins forum:


Pvt. Hudson
"Our players will silence their crowd!"
http://replygif.net/i/1247.gif

[Tatanka]

from the Paladins forum:


Pvt. Hudson
"Our players will silence their crowd!"

http://replygif.net/i/1401.gif

[tjbison]

Anybody else feel the trolls rumbling to tell us how much we will get burned byt he SoCon Speed? even though we are 4-0 against them since 2006??

[ndsubison1]

waiting for #buttlsu

[JustinTyem]

http://www.youtube.com/user/Furman26Paladins/videos?shelf_id=1&sort=dd&view=0

[thundarsdaddy]

from the Paladins forum:


Pvt. Hudson
"Our players will silence their crowd!"

Boring, one-sided games, who's outcome is determined by the middle of the 2'nd quarter, usually have that effect on the hometown crowd.

[thundarsdaddy]

not nervous at all. ndsu wins big. 42-10

Agreed in full.

[cbline]

3337

Hey, Bison fans! We need to be very worried! Furman can use the Force from the Dark Side! Oops, my bad. They are the Paladins, NOT the Palpatines!

[devin45k]

Not worried with this matchup

[Thomas96]

Will be there screaming. Go Bison. Don't think this should be a problem as we should wear them down.

[devin45k]

Massey Ratings has this predicted as 34-3 Bison

[tony]

Wonder what the deal with Furman's offense was? They've attempted over 300 passes this year but only completed 3 against SCSU.

I suspect that they weren't showing much of their playbook.

[bisonboone11]

I'm assuming this game will be on ESPN3?

[A1pigskin]

The Furman/SCSU game was like watching a MVCS game in slow motion. As for physical play, it was pretty much a pillow fight. Furman may be a good team in the MEAC, but I believe Furman is going to find the Dome play too fast, too physical and too noisy.

Noisy for sure. Number 23 and 24 were good.

[Tatanka]

Wonder what the deal with Furman's offense was? They've attempted over 300 passes this year but only completed 3 against SCSU.

I suspect that they weren't showing much of their playbook.




they sure didn't look like they had much of a passing game. And imho the score was too close all game to believe they were totally sandbagging.





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[ZHerd]

I hope you have good reason not to be. I think they are a pretty good team and I'm expecting a hard fought game. I'll be making as much noise as I can...looking forward to it

[A1pigskin]

I'm guessing Furman didn't need to open up their play book, which means they may have more weapons than what we saw.

[jimmyptubas]

I hope the bison are in control the whole game but we are presented with a good game...hopefully it's good conditioning for the quarterfinal game and there are no injuries.

[A1pigskin]

The two weeks off should help heal up a few injuries.

[tony]

I'm guessing Furman didn't need to open up their play book, which means they may have more weapons than what we saw.

That's the odd part - Furman wasn't in control. Yeah, they scored 30, but they had a pick 6 and a punt return for a TD (the SCSU coverage team all overran the play hoping to down the ball and the return guy grabbed the ball and ran it in for a TD.)

[KilldeerBison]

Furman didn't strike me as having any significant depth and only 2 or 3 quality players. Wrong?

I believe I heard they lost a starting O Guard during the SCSU game (knee I think). After that, I noticed that #78 was moving from one side of the OL to the other, they tended to run whichever side he was on.

[TAILG8R]

I believe I heard they lost a starting O Guard during the SCSU game (knee I think). After that, I noticed that #78 was moving from one side of the OL to the other, they tended to run whichever side he was on.
I would say they ran behind #78 about 85-90% of the time.

[BisonNation11]

I believe I heard they lost a starting O Guard during the SCSU game (knee I think). After that, I noticed that #78 was moving from one side of the OL to the other, they tended to run whichever side he was on.

Drevlow and Perry and Co. will eat him alive. Linebackers just need to fill gaps and force them into their passing game.

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[A1pigskin]

If all you have is #78 to run behind then it could be a long day for Furman. But then it leads into passing. I can't comment on how their passing game is. Is it good or bad or average?

[sway1331]

The game was tied until the 6 minute mark of the 3rd quarter when Furman scored to go up 7, then quickly took a pick 6 back to open up a 14 pt lead at the 5 minute mark of the 3rd quarter. Additionally, they only had 12 first downs, 2 of those coming on 4th down conversions. Total yards of 283 while giving up 287 to SCSU. The 3 of 10 passing with 1 pick is a head scratcher.

Go Bison!

[A1pigskin]

The game was tied until the 6 minute mark of the 3rd quarter when Furman scored to go up 7, then quickly took a pick 6 back to open up a 14 pt lead at the 5 minute mark of the 3rd quarter. Additionally, they only had 12 first downs, 2 of those coming on 4th down conversions. Total yards of 283 while giving up 287 to SCSU. The 3 of 10 passing with 1 pick is a head scratcher.

Go Bison!

Going on 4th down - Does this mean they have a crappy kicker?

[A1pigskin]

The game was tied until the 6 minute mark of the 3rd quarter when Furman scored to go up 7, then quickly took a pick 6 back to open up a 14 pt lead at the 5 minute mark of the 3rd quarter. Additionally, they only had 12 first downs, 2 of those coming on 4th down conversions. Total yards of 283 while giving up 287 to SCSU. The 3 of 10 passing with 1 pick is a head scratcher.

Go Bison!

Going on 4th down - Does this mean they have a crappy kicker?

[A1pigskin]

This is weird two posts of the same thing. I'm not sure how I did that.

[LikeMothers]

This is weird two posts of the same thing. I'm not sure how I did that.

It's a glitch in the matrix.

[Tatanka]

Neither team looked to have much of a kicking game.

[cracker]

Going on 4th down - Does this mean they have a crappy kicker?

First team All Conference

[56BISON73]

First team All Conference

So does that mean all the teams in the conference have crappy kickers?:biggrin:

[MAKBison]

This seems to be the consensus form their fan base.


Wonder what the deal with Furman's offense was? They've attempted over 300 passes this year but only completed 3 against SCSU.

I suspect that they weren't showing much of their playbook.

[perthbison]

Oh crap, I suppose this means our D will be wandering aimlessly and clueless as to what Furmann will do next for the whole game. (purple)

[MAKBison]

That combined with the crazy east coast speed and we are in for a tough time. ppl


Oh crap, I suppose this means our D will be wandering aimlessly and clueless as to what Furmann will do next for the whole game. (purple)

[MAKBison]

BTW...to go with their crazy speed you have the usual east coast elitism....from their ff....


North Dakotans are genetically boring and uninteresting so don't give them anything to get excited about. If you've ever seen "Fargo" it captured the essence very well.
« Last Edit: Yesterday at 05:26:58 PM by AGM44 »

[StL Bison Fan]

BTW...to go with their crazy speed you have the usual east coast elitism....from their ff....


North Dakotans are genetically boring and uninteresting so don't give them anything to get excited about. If you've ever seen "Fargo" it captured the essence very well.
« Last Edit: Yesterday at 05:26:58 PM by AGM44 »

They also think that our only claim to fame is a drug store.
I might have grown up in Mo. But I did know the difference between S and N Dakota
It isn't smack if the facts are wrong

That said, hope some of their fans stop by the west lot and enjoy themselves. ND in the winter is an experience- tailgating in Dec, a badge of honor

[TAILG8R]

They also think that our only claim to fame is a drug store.
I might have grown up in Mo. But I did know the difference between S and N Dakota
It isn't smack if the facts are wrong

That said, hope some of their fans stop by the west lot and enjoy themselves. ND in the winter is an experience- tailgating in Dec, a badge of honor

You think they will have fans?

[StL Bison Fan]

You think they will have fans?

Ok. Maybe not fans. Parents and people paid to go?

[VirginiaBison]

You think they will have fans? Hmmm, didn't they have 6 or 8 fans at SCSU? I am guessing if they traveled to SCSU, they will come to Fargo.

[saltyshaker]

That's the odd part - Furman wasn't in control. Yeah, they scored 30, but they had a pick 6 and a punt return for a TD (the SCSU coverage team all overran the play hoping to down the ball and the return guy grabbed the ball and ran it in for a TD.)
greetings bizon nation from the carolinas

we are honored to play the top ranked team in our division.we arrived in the playoffs probably a year ahead of schedule due to an outstanding turnaround by our players and coaches and some lucky breaks concerning the conference automatic bid.we had a couple bad early season losses when our top two qbs were unavailable due to injury.i think our team grew up when we went to lsu and played them virtually even for a half.
we are not big but we are pretty quick especially defensively.and at wr.we do prefer to run the ball but can pass if needed.our qb threw for 350 the week prior to the playoff game.we have good speed at wr and they block hard downfield for the rb's and each other.beware of #3.our top rb got dinged a bit at sc st so not sure of his availability.
i think you will see we have an outstanding kicker in ray early who handles both our punting and pk duties.also some of you have mentioned ol #78 interestingly named dakota dozier who at 6'5 305 is our biggest and best ol.mel kiper has been quoted as saying he will be the 1st fcs offensive lineman taken in the nfl draft.
defensively we are not big but we are quick and will swarm to the ball..but we have 4 pick sixes and about a plus 10 turnover total for the year.to be competitive next week we must win the turnover battle.
we understand the difficulty of facing the #1 team so early.but to quote rik flair "to be the man,you have to beat the man".so we look forward to taking our shot.hope we will challenge your team.

[56BISON73]

greetings bizon nation from the carolinas

we are honored to play the top ranked team in our division.we arrived in the playoffs probably a year ahead of schedule due to an outstanding turnaround by our players and coaches and some lucky breaks concerning the conference automatic bid.we had a couple bad early season losses when our top two qbs were unavailable due to injury.i think our team grew up when we went to lsu and played them virtually even for a half.
we are not big but we are pretty quick especially defensively.and at wr.we do prefer to run the ball but can pass if needed.our qb threw for 350 the week prior to the playoff game.we have good speed at wr and they block hard downfield for the rb's and each other.beware of #3.our top rb got dinged a bit at sc st so not sure of his availability.
i think you will see we have an outstanding kicker in ray early who handles both our punting and pk duties.also some of you have mentioned ol #78 interestingly named dakota dozier who at 6'5 305 is our biggest and best ol.mel kiper has been quoted as saying he will be the 1st fcs offensive lineman taken in the nfl draft.
defensively we are not big but we are quick and will swarm to the ball..but we have 4 pick sixes and about a plus 10 turnover total for the year.to be competitive next week we must win the turnover battle.
we understand the difficulty of facing the #1 team so early.but to quote rik flair "to be the man,you have to beat the man".so we look forward to taking our shot.hope we will challenge your team.

Are you coming to the game? If so you are welcome to join us at tailgate.

[saltyshaker]

cannot make it but guess there will be 500-1000 who travel.we have played nc games in pocatello and tacoma and that's about how many go.thanks for the offer though.

[KC Bison]

Saw the video of the Ga Southern game. Looked like 3-4,000 fans at that game.

[Bison"FANatic"]

cannot make it but guess there will be 500-1000 who travel.we have played nc games in pocatello and tacoma and that's about how many go.thanks for the offer though.

That was 25 years ago though. I hope you can at least use up your allotment and get a quite a few up here to be our guests.

[tony]

Furman reminds me of the 2010 edition of the Bison. Hope NDSU doesn't play like the 2010 edition of the Bobcats.

[Tatanka]

cannot make it but guess there will be 500-1000 who travel.we have played nc games in pocatello and tacoma and that's about how many go.thanks for the offer though.
Realistically, I don't see your fans being able to get tickets outside your allotment (~500 IIRC). That said, I hope you guys come up and take in the experience of gameday in Fargo! Please do plan to come early and tailgate. Yes, the projected high temp is -1F, but we'll be out there with heated tents, hot food, and plenty of liquid encouragement. Either way, it's worth the trip and we hope you make it!

[BisonKnight]

Standing room tickets are still available to purchase... Wish we had people who cared about those seats..

[saltyshaker]

standing room is a seat?

[Tatanka]

standing room is a seat?

Not so much but it gets you in the building... :)

[roadwarrior]

Fans from South Carolina making the trip will quickly learn two new things this weekend: Driving a car on snowy streets and starting a car when it's -15.

[CHADSTAUS]

Free beer in my tent if you show up with South Carolina license plates. Beer will be cold. We will even feed ya. Deal of the century.

[Tatanka]

Fans from South Carolina making the trip will quickly learn two new things this weekend: Driving a car on snowy streets and starting a car when it's -15.

BONUS: Frozen nostril hairs.

[MAKBison]

A bit more eastern elitism from their board....

Trust me....I travel every October to Minot, ND every year to hunt. That's the only reason you want to go. There ain't much to do except make Meth, babies, and go to NDSU FB games. I'll enjoy dominating again in the comfortable confines of PS.

BTW-----What do you call a good looking woman in ND......Fricking lost.

[KilldeerBison]

If all you have is #78 to run behind then it could be a long day for Furman. But then it leads into passing. I can't comment on how their passing game is. Is it good or bad or average?

What I saw was two Qb's. The wildcat qb runs almost every touch. The other qb is the passer although much slower. He does have a good arm and will hit open receivers in stride. The passing qb seemed to be much more effective in moving the ball. Key will be to get pressure on him and throw some picks.

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[ndsubison1]

Fans from South Carolina making the trip will quickly learn two new things this weekend: Driving a car on snowy streets and starting a car when it's -15.

somebody please tell them where to plug the cord in

[MNLonghorn10]

always a necessity:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52RHVQ9Ybqo

[FUPaladin63]

always a necessity:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52RHVQ9Ybqo

Are you saying that we Furman fans from S.C. will need to have this device with us?
I know you meant to be funny, but I can tell you that it was a big help to my Mom in the last year of her battle with lung cancer.
As for the comments about cars from South Carolina traveling in your beautiful town, you won't see any. It's cheaper now to fly up. No one will be taking up the free tailgate offer by showing license tags.
You will see, however, an enthusiastic, loud, and boisterous group of fans that usually travel together. I am not yet sure if I will be among them...waiting for word from our Paladin Club about flight arrangements, etc.
We are really honored to be playing the #1 ranked team in the nation and feel that our young players will be well motivated enough to pull off an upset. If not, then they will have "rubbed shoulders" with the best and grown from this experience into giving FCS football opponents a real challenge next year. Furman fans have been hungry for this return to the playoffs and we are grateful to our new coach, Bruce Fowler, and his outstanding staff for getting us back there. As Saltyshaker said in another post, our return is a year ahead of schedule. Furman has a long football history in the Southern Conference and while we've won one national championship in 1988 and finished as runner up two other years, Appalachian State won for three years in a row...what you all are trying to do...and Georgia Southern won six titles. So our conference has been well represented over the years.
And we would love to see you in Paladin Stadium in future games. You would love visiting beautiful, historic Greenville, especially with the great downtown atmosphere it now has with top notch restaurants, bars, a park with a water fall, and fine stores for shopping.
It's great to be a Furman Paladin!
(I should do another post soon explaining to you folks what a Paladin is and the history of this team mascot symbol, unique in that it is the only one in the nation with this name.)

[Tatanka]

Are you saying that we Furman fans from S.C. will need to have this device with us?

I know you meant to be funny, but I can tell you that it was a big help to my Mom in the last year of her battle with lung cancer.

As for the comments about cars from South Carolina traveling in your beautiful town, you won't see any. It's cheaper now to fly up. No one will be taking up the free tailgate offer by showing license tags.

You will see, however, an enthusiastic, loud, and boisterous group of fans that usually travel together. I am not yet sure if I will be among them...waiting for word from our Paladin Club about flight arrangements, etc.

We are really honored to be playing the #1 ranked team in the nation and feel that our young players will be well motivated enough to pull off an upset. If not, then they will have "rubbed shoulders" with the best and grown from this experience into giving FCS football opponents a real challenge next year. Furman fans have been hungry for this return to the playoffs and we are grateful to our new coach, Bruce Fowler, and his outstanding staff for getting us back there. As Saltyshaker said in another post, our return is a year ahead of schedule. Furman has a long football history in the Southern Conference and while we've won one national championship in 1988 and finished as runner up two other years, Appalachian State won for three years in a row...what you all are trying to do...and Georgia Southern won six titles. So our conference has been well represented over the years.

And we would love to see you in Paladin Stadium in future games. You would love visiting beautiful, historic Greenville, especially with the great downtown atmosphere it now has with top notch restaurants, bars, a park with a water fall, and fine stores for shopping.

It's great to be a Furman Paladin!

(I should do another post soon explaining to you folks what a Paladin is and the history of this team mascot symbol, unique in that it is the only one in the nation with this name.)




welcome to the board!

And no, you won't need to show actual SC license plates at tailgate... Just show up. The fun will start on saturday at about 930. You will be treated like royalty. Just be prepared to eat, drink, and talk football. Just make sure you dress warmly. If you've never been outside in -10 degree weather, you're in for a treat.





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[MNLonghorn10]

Are you saying that we Furman fans from S.C. will need to have this device with us?
I know you meant to be funny, but I can tell you that it was a big help to my Mom in the last year of her battle with lung cancer.
As for the comments about cars from South Carolina traveling in your beautiful town, you won't see any. It's cheaper now to fly up. No one will be taking up the free tailgate offer by showing license tags.
You will see, however, an enthusiastic, loud, and boisterous group of fans that usually travel together. I am not yet sure if I will be among them...waiting for word from our Paladin Club about flight arrangements, etc.
We are really honored to be playing the #1 ranked team in the nation and feel that our young players will be well motivated enough to pull off an upset. If not, then they will have "rubbed shoulders" with the best and grown from this experience into giving FCS football opponents a real challenge next year. Furman fans have been hungry for this return to the playoffs and we are grateful to our new coach, Bruce Fowler, and his outstanding staff for getting us back there. As Saltyshaker said in another post, our return is a year ahead of schedule. Furman has a long football history in the Southern Conference and while we've won one national championship in 1988 and finished as runner up two other years, Appalachian State won for three years in a row...what you all are trying to do...and Georgia Southern won six titles. So our conference has been well represented over the years.
And we would love to see you in Paladin Stadium in future games. You would love visiting beautiful, historic Greenville, especially with the great downtown atmosphere it now has with top notch restaurants, bars, a park with a water fall, and fine stores for shopping.
It's great to be a Furman Paladin!
(I should do another post soon explaining to you folks what a Paladin is and the history of this team mascot symbol, unique in that it is the only one in the nation with this name.)
its more of a poke at how bad the acting is in the video, and how you southeners probably have only been in arctic freezing temperatures a few times in your lives(depending where you've lived or travelled to)...than the purpose of Life Alert

i hope a good contingent of you guys come up, your fellow conference mates Wofford & Ga Southern have had nothing but good things to say about their experiences other than leaving fargo with losses.

[saltyshaker]

i am not too concerned with the speed of ndsu on offense.or the ability of us to move the ball.my biggest concern is the size differential of your ol and our dl.can we stop the straight ahead rushing attack.that was our ultimate downfall vrs lsu.as i said earlier,for us to have a chance we will need to win the turnover battle,perhaps add our 5th pick 6 of the year and/or make a special teams play..i am expecting a fairly high scoring game.just hope we will be competitive.

[ZHerd]

i am not too concerned with the speed of ndsu on offense.or the ability of us to move the ball.my biggest concern is the size differential of your ol and our dl.can we stop the straight ahead rushing attack.that was our ultimate downfall vrs lsu.as i said earlier,for us to have a chance we will need to win the turnover battle,perhaps add our 5th pick 6 of the year and/or make a special teams play..i am expecting a fairly high scoring game.just hope we will be competitive.

I'm actually expecting a fairly low scoring game. It seems like, come playoff time, we often play very conservative powerball and rev it up a notch defensively.

[IzzyFlexion]

i am not too concerned with the speed of ndsu on offense.or the ability of us to move the ball.my biggest concern is the size differential of your ol and our dl.can we stop the straight ahead rushing attack.that was our ultimate downfall vrs lsu.as i said earlier,for us to have a chance we will need to win the turnover battle,perhaps add our 5th pick 6 of the year and/or make a special teams play..i am expecting a fairly high scoring game.just hope we will be competitive.

I'm guessing that you'll feel pretty comfortable about it until about midway through the third quarter. NDSUs conditioning program is a huge part of the success here. Kansas State D-Lineman can likely confirm this claim.

[GradBison]

Are you saying that we Furman fans from S.C. will need to have this device with us?
I know you meant to be funny, but I can tell you that it was a big help to my Mom in the last year of her battle with lung cancer.
As for the comments about cars from South Carolina traveling in your beautiful town, you won't see any. It's cheaper now to fly up. No one will be taking up the free tailgate offer by showing license tags.
You will see, however, an enthusiastic, loud, and boisterous group of fans that usually travel together. I am not yet sure if I will be among them...waiting for word from our Paladin Club about flight arrangements, etc.
We are really honored to be playing the #1 ranked team in the nation and feel that our young players will be well motivated enough to pull off an upset. If not, then they will have "rubbed shoulders" with the best and grown from this experience into giving FCS football opponents a real challenge next year. Furman fans have been hungry for this return to the playoffs and we are grateful to our new coach, Bruce Fowler, and his outstanding staff for getting us back there. As Saltyshaker said in another post, our return is a year ahead of schedule. Furman has a long football history in the Southern Conference and while we've won one national championship in 1988 and finished as runner up two other years, Appalachian State won for three years in a row...what you all are trying to do...and Georgia Southern won six titles. So our conference has been well represented over the years.
And we would love to see you in Paladin Stadium in future games. You would love visiting beautiful, historic Greenville, especially with the great downtown atmosphere it now has with top notch restaurants, bars, a park with a water fall, and fine stores for shopping.
It's great to be a Furman Paladin!
(I should do another post soon explaining to you folks what a Paladin is and the history of this team mascot symbol, unique in that it is the only one in the nation with this name.)

I think everyone knows your mascot is from world of warcraft.

http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/images/shows/southpark/vertical_video/import/season_10/sp_1008_01_m4.jpg

[Mayville Bison]

I'll give my official prediction later this week...but i'll give you a spoiler. not lookin good.

That's what I was waiting to hear. Any CC fans in need of championship game tickets?

[NDSU]

i am not too concerned with the speed of ndsu on offense.or the ability of us to move the ball.my biggest concern is the size differential of your ol and our dl.can we stop the straight ahead rushing attack.that was our ultimate downfall vrs lsu.as i said earlier,for us to have a chance we will need to win the turnover battle,perhaps add our 5th pick 6 of the year and/or make a special teams play..i am expecting a fairly high scoring game.just hope we will be competitive.

^^^^^ = clueless ......

[saltyshaker]

^^^^^ = clueless ......
yes you certainly are.

[TAILG8R]

i am not too concerned with the speed of ndsu on offense.or the ability of us to move the ball.my biggest concern is the size differential of your ol and our dl.can we stop the straight ahead rushing attack.that was our ultimate downfall vrs lsu.as i said earlier,for us to have a chance we will need to win the turnover battle,perhaps add our 5th pick 6 of the year and/or make a special teams play..i am expecting a fairly high scoring game.just hope we will be competitive.

I think you will be surprised at how hard it will be to move the ball consistently in this game. I wouldn't be surprised to see Furman with under 225 total yards at the end of this game.

[Bison Gal]

Are you saying that we Furman fans from S.C. will need to have this device with us?
I know you meant to be funny, but I can tell you that it was a big help to my Mom in the last year of her battle with lung cancer.
As for the comments about cars from South Carolina traveling in your beautiful town, you won't see any. It's cheaper now to fly up. No one will be taking up the free tailgate offer by showing license tags.
You will see, however, an enthusiastic, loud, and boisterous group of fans that usually travel together. I am not yet sure if I will be among them...waiting for word from our Paladin Club about flight arrangements, etc.
We are really honored to be playing the #1 ranked team in the nation and feel that our young players will be well motivated enough to pull off an upset. If not, then they will have "rubbed shoulders" with the best and grown from this experience into giving FCS football opponents a real challenge next year. Furman fans have been hungry for this return to the playoffs and we are grateful to our new coach, Bruce Fowler, and his outstanding staff for getting us back there. As Saltyshaker said in another post, our return is a year ahead of schedule. Furman has a long football history in the Southern Conference and while we've won one national championship in 1988 and finished as runner up two other years, Appalachian State won for three years in a row...what you all are trying to do...and Georgia Southern won six titles. So our conference has been well represented over the years.
And we would love to see you in Paladin Stadium in future games. You would love visiting beautiful, historic Greenville, especially with the great downtown atmosphere it now has with top notch restaurants, bars, a park with a water fall, and fine stores for shopping.
It's great to be a Furman Paladin!
(I should do another post soon explaining to you folks what a Paladin is and the history of this team mascot symbol, unique in that it is the only one in the nation with this name.)

Welcome to BV! I for one am impressed with the quality of your program for such a small private school (2600+ students). I'm going to enjoy watching this talented young team play against the experienced, seasoned, talented Bison.

[IzzyFlexion]

i am not too concerned with the speed of ndsu on offense.or the ability of us to move the ball.my biggest concern is the size differential of your ol and our dl.can we stop the straight ahead rushing attack.that was our ultimate downfall vrs lsu.as i said earlier,for us to have a chance we will need to win the turnover battle,perhaps add our 5th pick 6 of the year and/or make a special teams play..i am expecting a fairly high scoring game.just hope we will be competitive.

OK....now you guys are just doing this on purpose...................yeah, so I lost one in a violent BDSM incident in Cleveland last year......but she felt so bad she gave me a discount.

-someone please tell me what the fuck is wrong with me.

[bisonsupporter]

Furman looks to have a balanced offense....

I got the Bison in this one 44-13.

[SafeTeeJ]

Furman looks to have a balanced offense....

I got the Bison in this one 44-13.

sounds about right. I will give them only 1 touchdown.

42-7

[Tatanka]

I don't know that we hang 40 on these guys.

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[bisoningrandforks]

Bizun...31.....paddlestirrer's.....16

[TAILG8R]

I don't know that we hang 40 on these guys.

Sent from somewhere using my Windows phone.

I agree, mostly because we tend to run even more ball control offense in the playoffs then normal, 31-35 range wouldn't shock me though.

[bisonsupporter]

I agree, mostly because we tend to run even more ball control offense in the playoffs then normal, 31-35 range wouldn't shock me though.

I am also taking into consideration maybe a Special Teams and Defensive TD's also :D

[EC8CH]

I am also taking into consideration maybe a Special Teams and Defensive TD's also :D

Seriously, If they are smart, they should not even consider giving #4 the chance to return a punt.

[Mayville Bison]

Seriously, If they are smart, they should not even consider giving #4 the chance to return a punt.

NDSU would be smart to do the same for both punts and kick offs. No reason to give them a chance to make a big play especially when LeCompte can keep the ball in the air for what seems like forever on punts and through the endzone on ko's.

[bisonsupporter]

Seriously, If they are smart, they should not even consider giving #4 the chance to return a punt.

What about #35?

[EC8CH]

What about #35?

So long as he leaves them alone if they are tumbling on the ground.

I think Smith is a little more dependable and dynamic as a punt returner... although CD is no slouch so long as he protects the ball.

[TNbison]

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

click on furman...anyone else notice their season leaders? None of which seem to be on there roster.

[coloradobison]

Condensed game vs Wofford - 6 mins in almost all plays on offense from the shotgun with 4 WR's - little different from Saturday. at the 5:50 mark, the LG (Dozier) and the RT switch spots and they run it right behind him for a TD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K8v_1uPGTg#t=172

btw, the broadcasters are very into the games if you listen to it.

WCU game - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCXTfLPvdPo

[Tatanka]

Nice summary as always by Kolpack and Izzo on the Bison Video Blog:

http://bcove.me/osny5j8k

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com

[SafeTeeJ]

weren't the Paladins French? 'nuff said. :biggrin:

[cbline]

weren't the Paladins French? 'nuff said. :biggrin:

Courtesy of Monty Python:

"What are the French doing in Fargo?"

"Mind your own business!"

[56BISON73]

weren't the Paladins French? 'nuff said. :biggrin:

he paladins, sometimes known as the Twelve Peers, were the foremost warriors of Charlemagne's court, according to the literary cycle known as the Matter of France.[1] They first appear in the early chansons de geste such as The Song of Roland, where they represent Christian valor against the Saracen hordes. The paladins and their associated exploits are largely later fictional inventions, with some basis on historical Frankish retainers of the 8th century and events such as the Battle of Roncevaux Pass and the confrontation of the Frankish Empire with Umayyad Al-Andalus in the Marca Hispanica.

[SafeTeeJ]

he paladins, sometimes known as the Twelve Peers, were the foremost warriors of Charlemagne's court, according to the literary cycle known as the Matter of France.[1] They first appear in the early chansons de geste such as The Song of Roland, where they represent Christian valor against the Saracen hordes. The paladins and their associated exploits are largely later fictional inventions, with some basis on historical Frankish retainers of the 8th century and events such as the Battle of Roncevaux Pass and the confrontation of the Frankish Empire with Umayyad Al-Andalus in the Marca Hispanica.

12 pears?

I always thought it was 12 lords a leapin' :confused:

[56BISON73]

12 pears?

I always thought it was 12 lords a leapin' :confused:

Only in San Fransisco.

[bisonaudit]

he paladins, sometimes known as the Twelve Peers, were the foremost warriors of Charlemagne's court, according to the literary cycle known as the Matter of France.[1] They first appear in the early chansons de geste such as The Song of Roland, where they represent Christian valor against the Saracen hordes. The paladins and their associated exploits are largely later fictional inventions, with some basis on historical Frankish retainers of the 8th century and events such as the Battle of Roncevaux Pass and the confrontation of the Frankish Empire with Umayyad Al-Andalus in the Marca Hispanica.

Their idea of Christian valor was conversion on pain of death.

[56BISON73]

Their idea of Christian valor was conversion on pain of death.

Kind of tough to get people to convert I would think. So we are looking at a lot of forced conversions?

[SafeTeeJ]

Their idea of Christian valor was conversion on pain of death.

....so they got that going for them

[SafeTeeJ]

3347

info for next years Furman message board....ButtNDSU

in all serious though. It should be a whale of a game. A young hungry athletic bunch vs a seasoned veteran smashmouth Juggernaut
I will be glued!

[gumby013]

This was the best image I could find.

3348

[SafeTeeJ]

"I will exalt my throne above the stars of God... in the sides of the North."

- Isaiah 14:13

[56BISON73]

"I will exalt my throne above the stars of God... in the sides of the North."

- Isaiah 14:13

Ok dont you start that shit!:biggrin:

[tony]

Their idea of Christian valor was conversion on pain of death.

Oh, please. 'Twas more nuanced than that.

[SafeTeeJ]

Ok dont you start that shit!:biggrin:

Well.....ok :evil:

[Dakid3kc]

NDSU would be smart to do the same for both punts and kick offs. No reason to give them a chance to make a big play especially when LeCompte can keep the ball in the air for what seems like forever on punts and through the endzone on ko's.


I just saw a stat in a Forum article by Schnepf that Bison punt coverage has given up 4 returns for 3 total yards. That is pretty good. LeCompte can hang it up there so I don't know that a punt return would be an issue.

[CaBisonFan]

i am not too concerned with the speed of ndsu on offense.or the ability of us to move the ball.my biggest concern is the size differential of your ol and our dl.can we stop the straight ahead rushing attack.that was our ultimate downfall vrs lsu.as i said earlier,for us to have a chance we will need to win the turnover battle,perhaps add our 5th pick 6 of the year and/or make a special teams play..i am expecting a fairly high scoring game.just hope we will be competitive.

You will be.

[BisonTeacher]

You will be.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPOb3DlB7WA

[BisonTeacher]

Do we know what color we are wearing this weekend yet? I looked on GoBison and didnt see anything yet.

[CAS4127]

Do we know what color we are wearing this weekend yet? I looked on GoBison and didnt see anything yet.

It's a gold/yellow rush game!! Get with the program or get OUT!!


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[BisonTeacher]

It's a gold/yellow rush game!! Get with the program or get OUT!!


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Oh...Im with it pal...Im with it!!!!

Sorry...I looked on Gobison and didnt see it posted.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zANvYB93u2g

[A1pigskin]

Oh...Im with it pal...Im with it!!!!

Sorry...I looked on Gobison and didnt see it posted.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zANvYB93u2g

If anything it was a funny video.

[BisonTeacher]

If anything it was a funny video.

Funny? Thats classic Steve Martin. Its comic genius! :biggrin:

[Tatanka]

http://www.essentialmac.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/South-Park-The-Stick-Of-Truth-Paladin.png

[DjKyRo]

Y'all remember the most famous paladin ever, right?


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

Upon further review, this seems a very apt metaphor for Furman coming to Fargo.

[saltyshaker]

Y'all remember the most famous paladin ever, right?


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

Upon further review, this seems a very apt metaphor for Furman coming to Fargo.
richard boone.paladin,paladin where do you roam?way north to fargo to bring a victory home.

[td577]

i am not too concerned with the speed of ndsu on offense.or the ability of us to move the ball.my biggest concern is the size differential of your ol and our dl.can we stop the straight ahead rushing attack.that was our ultimate downfall vrs lsu.as i said earlier,for us to have a chance we will need to win the turnover battle,perhaps add our 5th pick 6 of the year and/or make a special teams play..i am expecting a fairly high scoring game.just hope we will be competitive.

I am expecting a high scoring game too. Like 49-3. 52 points is a lot. I am too lazy to look it up, but there has only been like once where someone has put up 40+ points against the Bison during the Bohl era. You can figure out who I think scores the 3.

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[saltyshaker]

I am expecting a high scoring game too. Like 49-3. 52 points is a lot. I am too lazy to look it up, but there has only been like once where someone has put up 40+ points against the Bison during the Bohl era. You can figure out who I think scores the 3.

Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalki think you may well be disappointed if that is your expectation.do not believe you will beat us worse than lsu did.if so,then i will be disappointed.

[gumby013]

i think you may well be disappointed if that is your expectation.do not believe you will beat us worse than lsu did.if so,then i will be disappointed.

3351

..........

[tony]

I am expecting a high scoring game too. Like 49-3. 52 points is a lot. I am too lazy to look it up, but there has only been like once where someone has put up 40+ points against the Bison during the Bohl era. You can figure out who I think scores the 3.

2009 was a bad year for the Bison defense and a good year for opposing offenses. The three largest scores put up on the Bison under Bohl's watch were in that year: SHSU put up 48, UNI put up 42, and Youngstown State put up 39. That's why it boggles my mind that Mertens gets so much blame for that year.

NDSU lost the Sam Houston game after giving up 620 yards of offense (482 yards passing) - their winning drive took 10 plays and left 26 seconds on the clock.
NDSU lost the YSU game after the Penguins put together a 14-pay drive to take the lead, leaving 22 seconds on the clock.

End of rant. :)

Back to the topic: It's great to play a team with as much history as Furman. Just wish our teams had met in the 1980's too.

[tjbison]

I'm assuming we can pick our tickets up anytime at the BSA now along with the parking passes?

[MNLonghorn10]

Yea or will call day Saturday..gives you an excuse to warm up

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[KilldeerBison]

2009 was a bad year for the Bison defense and a good year for opposing offenses. The three largest scores put up on the Bison under Bohl's watch were in that year: SHSU put up 48, UNI put up 42, and Youngstown State put up 39. That's why it boggles my mind that Mertens gets so much blame for that year.

NDSU lost the Sam Houston game after giving up 620 yards of offense (482 yards passing) - their winning drive took 10 plays and left 26 seconds on the clock.
NDSU lost the YSU game after the Penguins put together a 14-pay drive to take the lead, leaving 22 seconds on the clock.

End of rant. :)

Back to the topic: It's great to play a team with as much history as Furman. Just wish our teams had met in the 1980's too.

No intention of placing all the blame on Mertens at all. But, one thing I remember is the offense having a lot of short possessions (3 and outs). I am not surprised by these stats, as it seemed like the defense was on the field a lot and then were gassed by the end of the game and gave up scores. Now, the NDSU offense stays on the field longer and controls the TOP better, limiting the amount of opportunities for opposing offenses. This helps the Bison defense stay sharp. I'm not surprised that NDSU gave up the most points when their offense was anemic, they go hand in hand.

[Mayville Bison]

No intention of placing all the blame on Mertens at all. But, one thing I remember is the offense having a lot of short possessions (3 and outs). I am not surprised by these stats, as it seemed like the defense was on the field a lot and then were gassed by the end of the game and gave up scores. Now, the NDSU offense stays on the field longer and controls the TOP better, limiting the amount of opportunities for opposing offenses. This helps the Bison defense stay sharp. I'm not surprised that NDSU gave up the most points when their offense was anemic, they go hand in hand.

It may go hand in hand at times, but not very often that year. Combo of a down defensive year, offense that sputtered at critical times, and coverage on special teams being terrible (yep, I don't say that too often about this team). That being said, that team was better than their record indicated. A few of the games could have easily gone the other way.

Here's the losses except for the Iowa St game
SHSU's first 5 possessions had plays of 8, 3, 9, 9, and 7 (the 3 was because of a punt to the 1 yard line).
SIU game we had the ball 15 minutes more than SIU did.
ISUr's first 4 possessions went 12, 8, 10, 9. Granted, the offense wasn't great this game as there were a lot of 3-5 play possessions.
UNI game we had the ball 16 minutes more than UNI did.
SDSU game - can't blame the defense much here. SDSU was 4-14 on 3rd downs while NDSU was 4-15 and throwing 2 INTs.
MoSt - defense was getting gashed the first half and one minute in the 3rd and shut them down the second half. Offense was moving the ball in the 1st half and nothing in the second half.
YSU - still can't believe we lost that game - lots of things happened we don't see very often. Started with a fumble on the first play. Late in the 1st half, there was a blocked FG returned for a TD. Somehow we were still up 11 with under 8 in the game and let them get two consecutive TDs of 70+ yards or more. That INT by Jose to end the game was a "fitting" way to end the year - It left a bad taste in the players mouths and the redshirt freshman class came in and said NEVER AGAIN.

[bisonsupporter]

i think you may well be disappointed if that is your expectation.do not believe you will beat us worse than lsu did.if so,then i will be disappointed.

ButtLSU only beat you by 32......... Fine I will play by your rules, like I said Bison win 44-13. 31 point victory :D

[Binford30]

It may go hand in hand at times, but not very often that year. Combo of a down defensive year, offense that sputtered at critical times, and coverage on special teams being terrible (yep, I don't say that too often about this team). That being said, that team was better than their record indicated. A few of the games could have easily gone the other way.

Here's the losses except for the Iowa St game
SHSU's first 5 possessions had plays of 8, 3, 9, 9, and 7 (the 3 was because of a punt to the 1 yard line).
SIU game we had the ball 15 minutes more than SIU did.
ISUr's first 4 possessions went 12, 8, 10, 9. Granted, the offense wasn't great this game as there were a lot of 3-5 play possessions.
UNI game we had the ball 16 minutes more than UNI did.
SDSU game - can't blame the defense much here. SDSU was 4-14 on 3rd downs while NDSU was 4-15 and throwing 2 INTs.
MoSt - defense was getting gashed the first half and one minute in the 3rd and shut them down the second half. Offense was moving the ball in the 1st half and nothing in the second half.
YSU - still can't believe we lost that game - lots of things happened we don't see very often. Started with a fumble on the first play. Late in the 1st half, there was a blocked FG returned for a TD. Somehow we were still up 11 with under 8 in the game and let them get two consecutive TDs of 70+ yards or more. That INT by Jose to end the game was a "fitting" way to end the year - It left a bad taste in the players mouths and the redshirt freshman class came in and said NEVER AGAIN.


It is 2013. The Bison are playing Furman and Saturday at 2:30. This has no bearing on the game what so ever. Move along

[td577]

It is 2013. The Bison are playing Furman and Saturday at 2:30. This has no bearing on the game what so ever. Move along

Nothing ever said here has had a bearing on any game.

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[CAS4127]

Nothing ever said here has had a bearing on any game.

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I beg to differ. Just consider how improved Vigen is since hearing input from SDBison, myself, and other, like-minded (think those with great football minds) BV'ers.

Don't go telling me that we don't make a difference here on good ol' BV, CUZZ WE DO!!

[SDbison]

I beg to differ. Just consider how improved Vigen is since hearing input from SDBison, myself, and other, like-minded (think those with great football minds) BV'ers.

Don't go telling me that we don't make a difference here on good ol' BV, CUZZ WE DO!!
LMAO....about choked on my hardees!

[runtheoption]

Cannot believe this has not been posted by Pike51, or anyone else, here on Bisonville! Hilarious!!!!!!! Pretty much safe for work, but turn your volume down a bit, and prepare to giggle like a little kid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta9X9mb4erQ

[56BISON73]

cannot believe this has not been posted by pike51, or anyone else, here on bisonville! Hilarious!!!!!!! Pretty much safe for work, but turn your volume down a bit, and prepare to giggle like a little kid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta9x9mb4erq

oh my!!!!!

[coloradobison]

good for a chuckle for sure

[Mayville Bison]

Cannot believe this has not been posted by Pike51, or anyone else, here on Bisonville! Hilarious!!!!!!! Pretty much safe for work, but turn your volume down a bit, and prepare to giggle like a little kid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta9X9mb4erQ

Way too many coincidences for it to not be true! Good quality 2.5 minutes

[cbline]

Cannot believe this has not been posted by Pike51, or anyone else, here on Bisonville! Hilarious!!!!!!! Pretty much safe for work, but turn your volume down a bit, and prepare to giggle like a little kid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta9X9mb4erQ

More like giggle like a middle school kid!

[BYZEN]

i think you may well be disappointed if that is your expectation.do not believe you will beat us worse than lsu did.if so,then i will be disappointed.

This is playoff time for the Bison and IMHO the 13th ranked defense should hold you to LESS points than the sixteen you scored on the 21st ranked defense.
41-6

[gumby013]

Prediction Time

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Hominidae
Tribe: Hominini
Genus: Homo
Species: H. sapiens

7


Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae
Subfamily: Bovinae
Genus: Bison
Species: B. bison

38

[Tatanka]

Cannot believe this has not been posted by Pike51, or anyone else, here on Bisonville! Hilarious!!!!!!! Pretty much safe for work, but turn your volume down a bit, and prepare to giggle like a little kid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta9X9mb4erQ

:eek:




































:rofl:

[A1pigskin]

It's going to be fun watching Furman call an audible while the Dome is rocking.

[gotts]

It's going to be fun watching Furman call an audible while the Dome is rocking.

What'd you say?

Huh? I can't hear you!

What?



/just practicing for Saturday

[ndsubison1]

some of the furman fans are saying they will be ready because they already beat the "best" defense in fcs in scsu. lol. some of them seriously believe scsu has the best defense. and because of that they will win. no problem with them predicting their team to win but come on...

NDSU 42
Furman 10

[BlueBisonRock]

some of the furman fans are saying they will be ready because they already beat the "best" defense in fcs in scsu. lol. some of them seriously believe scsu has the best defense. and because of that they will win. no problem with them predicting their team to win but come on...

NDSU 42
Furman 10

Furry manboys are about to discover just what the term Defense means. We are talking about MVFC+++ defense. Not MEAC. Not a watered down SoCon D. Bison Defense!

I am so looking forward to Saturday!

[MNLonghorn10]

some of the furman fans are saying they will be ready because they already beat the "best" defense in fcs in scsu. lol. some of them seriously believe scsu has the best defense. and because of that they will win. no problem with them predicting their team to win but come on...

NDSU 42
Furman 10
Its true. Furman has more been there done that. NDSU has yet to prove it.


Furman Paladins 52

ndsu bison 10

[coloradobison]

Its true. Furman has more been there done that. NDSU has yet to prove it.


Furman Paladins 52

ndsu bison 10

I've been on the edge of my seat all week in anticipation of your prediction this week. I thought maybe this week we'd have a shot!

[Green1]

Its true. Furman has more been there done that. NDSU has yet to prove it.


Furman Paladins 52

ndsu bison 10


I LOVE being the underdog!!

[BisonNeil]

This is playoff time for the Bison and IMHO the 13th ranked defense should hold you to LESS points than the sixteen you scored on the 21st ranked defense.
41-6

13th ranked defense? Say what? By what measure is the Bison D that poor? They are like #2 in scoring D and #1 in overall D. Please explain.

[tony]

13th ranked defense? Say what? By what measure is the Bison D that poor? They are like #2 in scoring D and #1 in overall D. Please explain.

He's talking about all of D1. NDSU has the 13th-ranked defense in all of DI, LSU is #21. At least that's how I read it.

[BisonNeil]

He's talking about all of D1. NDSU has the 13th-ranked defense in all of DI, LSU is #21. At least that's how I read it.

Aahhhh.... Link to overall D1 stats?

[bisonmike2]

Paladins to face thundering dome. Lots of "buttLSU" in the article.

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20131204/SPORTS0103/312040031/Furman-faces-thundering-dome-way-out-northwest

[tony]

Aahhhh.... Link to overall D1 stats?

No idea - it's just what I heard. Think it's based off of Massey Ratings (apparently, Massey ranks offenses and defenses.)

[aces1180]

Paladins to face thundering dome. Lots of "buttLSU" in the article.

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20131204/SPORTS0103/312040031/Furman-faces-thundering-dome-way-out-northwest

My take from the article is that NDSU is in the "northwest". They must not teach geography down there.

[TateMosersneighbor]

Cannot believe this has not been posted by Pike51, or anyone else, here on Bisonville! Hilarious!!!!!!! Pretty much safe for work, but turn your volume down a bit, and prepare to giggle like a little kid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta9X9mb4erQ

that was funny...very very funny

[bisonmike2]

My take from the article is that NDSU is in the "northwest". They must not teach geography down there.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR1F1__BWWhaT5wuSF9ntQPROfgadF1O A_R_5KpcrNR0ppGEGGUlQ

If I wasn't at work, I'd swap out Korea with Dakota and this would be more appropriate.

[BisonNation11]

The game time is 3:30 now?!?! Does that change the start time for tailgating or do we get an extra hour??? Does anybody have a text confirming the time??? When did the Fargodome become the Fargomini-dome??? Ahhhhhhh!!!! :biggrin:

#buttsocon

[aces1180]

The game time is 3:30 now?!?! Does that change the start time for tailgating or do we get an extra hour??? Does anybody have a text confirming the time??? When did the Fargodome become the Fargomini-dome??? Ahhhhhhh!!!! :biggrin:

#buttsocon

3:30 Eastern...It's common for newspapers to list the time as local.

[BisonNation11]

3:30 Eastern...It's common for newspapers to list the time as local.

Did I need to bold teh purple? :biggrin:

[aces1180]

Did I need to bold teh purple? :biggrin:

Missed that.

[BYZEN]

13th ranked defense? Say what? By what measure is the Bison D that poor? They are like #2 in scoring D and #1 in overall D. Please explain.
Massey Ratings of ALL D1 teams. http://www.masseyratings.com/team.php?t=5545&s=199231
13th in D and 58th in O. they are not poor they are ranked with the BIG BOYs. :biggrin: Sorry for the confusion. :confused:

[RockyMountainBison]

They sure do want to enjoy the Fargo hospitality. "The non-stop flight will depart GSP International Airport at 9 a.m. Saturday and return immediately following the game." I can't think of anything i'd want to spend $650 on more than flying to and from a football game in a day.

[EC8CH]

If you watch some of their youtube videos, I kind of like their announcer. When he says "Touchdown Paladins", it kind of sounds like Will Ferrell doing an impersonation of Harry Caray.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K8v_1uPGTg

There is however someone else that screams incoherently from time to time...

[ndsubison1]

Paladins to face thundering dome. Lots of "buttLSU" in the article.

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20131204/SPORTS0103/312040031/Furman-faces-thundering-dome-way-out-northwest

lsu crowd isnt even comparable. you really think they cared about furman? i watched it and it wasnt even loud. it will be like gsu two years ago. funny how teams always talk about it before hand, but come away shocked after the fact. we will take them by surprise.

[Mayville Bison]

lsu crowd isnt even comparable. you really think they cared about furman? i watched it and it wasnt even loud. it will be like gsu two years ago. funny how teams always talk about it before hand, but come away shocked after the fact. we will take them by surprise.

It doesn't matter how many times they are warned or how many other teams say they were surprised, there's nothing like experiencing it first hand. Looking forward to a monster-sized headache come Saturday!

[StL Bison Fan]

It doesn't matter how many times they are warned or how many other teams say they were surprised, there's nothing like experiencing it first hand. Looking forward to a monster-sized headache come Saturday!
Nobody ever believes it til it happens: see Frisco Marriott, Frisco bars, GA southern, on and on...
Mo ain't the only place you gotta show people.

[JDZ]

My take from the article is that NDSU is in the "northwest". They must not teach geography down there.

Their geography is based on the map at the time of the civil war. Anything that was not a part of the US at that time is "west."

[ndsubison1]

anybody remember this game? nearly pulled it off until the pick 6s late ...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSc12kXgALU

[kbswish22]

OH NO! It's TEH SOUTHERN SPEED AGAIN!!! :http://www.uffp2.com/SMF20/index.php?topic=7873.30

"The SoCon is down...I know that, but the SoCon has the best athletes and speed at this level bar none, even in a year like this...That might change in the future with the departure of App and GSU, but if you look at Chatt, Samford, Western Carolina, The Citadel and Furman, those teams have pretty solid overall team speed...NDSU might very well beat Furman bad, but it won't because they have some kind of blinding speed that Furman hasn't seen this season...Athlete-for-athlete, I would say Furman wins that one, but I think the reason NDSU is so good is because of experience and just sheer will to win...Sometimes a good team is great simply for the fact that it wants a championship that much...That's the way NDSU strikes me as a team...I am not wowed by their speed or anything in particular like say some of the great Georgia Southern or Appalachian State teams, but they just have that "it" factor and the do all the right things, with good execution and excellent coaching, and that is what has made them such a dominant power over the last few years...The Bison definitely have my respect and I am appreciative that they showed well for the FCS on college gameday earlier this season."

[kbswish22]

OH NO! It's TEH SOUTHERN SPEED AGAIN!!! :http://www.uffp2.com/SMF20/index.php?topic=7873.30

"The SoCon is down...I know that, but the SoCon has the best athletes and speed at this level bar none, even in a year like this...That might change in the future with the departure of App and GSU, but if you look at Chatt, Samford, Western Carolina, The Citadel and Furman, those teams have pretty solid overall team speed...NDSU might very well beat Furman bad, but it won't because they have some kind of blinding speed that Furman hasn't seen this season...Athlete-for-athlete, I would say Furman wins that one, but I think the reason NDSU is so good is because of experience and just sheer will to win...Sometimes a good team is great simply for the fact that it wants a championship that much...That's the way NDSU strikes me as a team...I am not wowed by their speed or anything in particular like say some of the great Georgia Southern or Appalachian State teams, but they just have that "it" factor and the do all the right things, with good execution and excellent coaching, and that is what has made them such a dominant power over the last few years...The Bison definitely have my respect and I am appreciative that they showed well for the FCS on college gameday earlier this season."

[Tatanka]

And again.... and again.... ;)

[VirginiaBison]

It doesn't matter how many times they are warned or how many other teams say they were surprised, there's nothing like experiencing it first hand. Looking forward to a monster-sized headache come Saturday! The loud noise is just part of the experience ... the vibrations, constant extra exertion to hear, frustrations of no relief and can't escape; it wears you down if it is against you. It can be like carrying a heavy pack on your back while jogging up hill by the end of the game. It's these extra components that other teams don't understand until they experience it.

[cbline]

OH NO! It's TEH SOUTHERN SPEED AGAIN!!!

Wait! This all seems so vaguely familiar! Hmmmmm. Now where did we hear this before? James Madison Univ? Lehigh? Georgia Southern (2 times)? Sam Houston State (2 times)? Can't quite put my finger on it!

[MAKBison]

LOL some good stuff going on over there.....................Now admittedly not all conferences are equal but I believe Furman put up 30 against statistically the best defense in the FCS last week. Even with Clemson getting into the 50s South Carolina state averaged 14 points on defense and eight teams were unable to score a touchdown against them (If I am interpreting the scores correctly).

NDSU is, at least on paper, not the stingiest defense the Paladins have faced.

That being said NDSU 10, Death Dealers 35.



OH NO! It's TEH SOUTHERN SPEED AGAIN!!! :http://www.uffp2.com/SMF20/index.php?topic=7873.30

"The SoCon is down...I know that, but the SoCon has the best athletes and speed at this level bar none, even in a year like this...That might change in the future with the departure of App and GSU, but if you look at Chatt, Samford, Western Carolina, The Citadel and Furman, those teams have pretty solid overall team speed...NDSU might very well beat Furman bad, but it won't because they have some kind of blinding speed that Furman hasn't seen this season...Athlete-for-athlete, I would say Furman wins that one, but I think the reason NDSU is so good is because of experience and just sheer will to win...Sometimes a good team is great simply for the fact that it wants a championship that much...That's the way NDSU strikes me as a team...I am not wowed by their speed or anything in particular like say some of the great Georgia Southern or Appalachian State teams, but they just have that "it" factor and the do all the right things, with good execution and excellent coaching, and that is what has made them such a dominant power over the last few years...The Bison definitely have my respect and I am appreciative that they showed well for the FCS on college gameday earlier this season."

[56BISON73]

Oh what ever will we do??????

[MAKBison]

http://www.soconsports.com/fls/4000/socon/audio/FB_Teleconference/2013/Playoffs/FUR_Fowler_Dec_3_Playoffs_Edit.mp3?SPSID=21895&SPID=1781&DB_OEM_ID=4000

Is he just being guarded or does he really not understand what he is getting into?

[A1pigskin]

I am pumped for Saturday's game.

[Tatanka]

http://www.soconsports.com/fls/4000/socon/audio/FB_Teleconference/2013/Playoffs/FUR_Fowler_Dec_3_Playoffs_Edit.mp3?SPSID=21895&SPID=1781&DB_OEM_ID=4000

Is he just being guarded or does he really not understand what he is getting into?

Dude's no fool. He's slow playing it.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I seem to remember GSU saying the same thing then none of their "speed" catching our QB running down the sideline for 80 yards.

[BisonNation11]

http://www.soconsports.com/fls/4000/socon/audio/FB_Teleconference/2013/Playoffs/FUR_Fowler_Dec_3_Playoffs_Edit.mp3?SPSID=21895&SPID=1781&DB_OEM_ID=4000

Is he just being guarded or does he really not understand what he is getting into?

The thing I don't understand about this guy is how he absolutely refuses to answer how they're preparing for the noise. All he keeps saying is "we've played here and they were loud and blah blah blah". It's to the point that it's annoying me. It's not like he's found some new, better-than-ever way to prepare. Just say you're doing nothing or you're pumping in sound any way that you can.

[cbline]

I seem to remember GSU saying the same thing then none of their "speed" catching our QB running down the sideline for 80 yards.

A couple additions/corrections:

1. It was "only" 55 yards on the Brock run in GSU Game #1.

2. Brock was battling illness at the time, and GSU still couldn't catch him.

[NWNDBison]

Kansas City Star article by Dave Kolpack:

http://tinyurl.com/klt4qjt

[bruinbison]

With key wins this season against tough Missouri Valley opposition, it's hard to imagine the Bison being upset in this one. But, hey, crazier things have happened (just ask Nick Saban).

The Sports Network Predicted Outcome: North Dakota State 35, Furman 20.


http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4645735

[BisonFan02]

The whole student section should yell Leeroy Jenkins! on unison.

[BisonFan02]

This is pretty cute:


http://youtu.be/tJtnvF8lJv8

[Bison 4 Life]

Check this video from a Furman fan.


http://youtu.be/tJtnvF8lJv8

I posted this to AGS but did you see this in there? HAH!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1463654_10100340102778439_766083726_n.jpg

[BisonKnight]

Aww man. You beat me to it. Intriguing video.

[bruinbison]

Furman's Dozier Wins SoCon Jacobs Blocking Award


eleven Paladins were accorded All-SoCon honors representing 17 total selections

First Team Offense

OL Dakota Dozier, Sr., 6' 5" 303 lbs - Furman

First Team Defense

DL Gary Wilkins, Jr., 6' 2" 236 lbs - Furman

LB Carl Rider, So., 6' 2" 214 lbs - Furman

DB Greg Worthy, Sr., 6' 1" 215 lbs - Furman

First Team Specialists

PK Ray Early, Sr., Furman

Second Team Offense

RB Hank McCloud, Jr., Furman

Second Team Defense

DB Jairus Holloman, So., 6' 1" 185 lbs - Furman

Second Team Specialists

P Ray Early, Sr., Furman (same guy doing both PK & P)

All-Freshman Offense

Marcus Anderson, RB, 5' 9" 203 lbs - Furman

Andrej Suttles, WR, 5' 10' 182 lbs - Furman

All-Freshman Defense

Trey Robinson, DB, 6' 1" 202 lbs - Furman

T.J. Warren, LB, 6' 2" 202 lbs - Furman


http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2013-14/releases/20131126dyj5ka

[Qtipm68]

The only ice they will see is getting off the plane and back on!

[tony]

This is pretty cute:


http://youtu.be/tJtnvF8lJv8

Like the music, but they wouldn't want to go up against Grant Olson in a rap off.

[Tatanka]

This is pretty cute:


http://youtu.be/tJtnvF8lJv8

At 2:24, I noticed a coach clearly abusing one of his players. 8 day suspension!!!!

[TateMosersneighbor]

Watching blurays of every Bison game I have from 2011 and 2012...currently watching the beat down of GSU from 2011. Thank you Dan.

What does Furman do against us? What do you guys feel they'll try to do? I think they try to isolate our LBs and spread us out a bit. No huddle to start with some roll-outs with options for the QB. I don't think they'll control either line of scrimmage. Bizon 35 ManFur 10 we have 300 or 350 on the ground.

[Thomas96]

I suggest staying in the locker room. They lose 1-0 in a forfeit is they only chance they have to keep it close after that video is shared.

[ZHerd]

I suggest staying in the locker room. They lose 1-0 in a forfeit is they only chance they have to keep it close after that video is shared.

Right, because after watching this video our players will turn into the incredible hulk...giant green rage monsters with yellow hair maybe. Sorry but the only video our guys see that affects what takes place on the field is game film. These guys could actually (deep breath hands to the mouth) beat us.

[CAS4127]

Have to admit that they "look" athletic and big. Now I am a bit worried, but that normally subsides come Gameday or day before. I think they meet the eye test, but if I saw what I think I saw last Saturday. We should have no problem--but AGS!!

52-10 Fur-Man or is it Man Fur?!

Did I just jinx us?!

Nay, I'll go with 35-13 Da Bison.


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[ndsubison1]

Watching blurays of every Bison game I have from 2011 and 2012...currently watching the beat down of GSU from 2011. Thank you Dan.

What does Furman do against us? What do you guys feel they'll try to do? I think they try to isolate our LBs and spread us out a bit. No huddle to start with some roll-outs with options for the QB. I don't think they'll control either line of scrimmage. Bizon 35 ManFur 10 we have 300 or 350 on the ground.

i think they do a lot of read option. i think we'll see constant different and changing of formations

[ndsubison1]

Have to admit that they "look" athletic and big. Now I am a bit worried, but that normally subsides come Gameday or day before. I think they meet the eye test, but if I saw what I think I saw last Saturday. We should have no problem--but AGS!!

52-10 Fur-Man or is it Man Fur?!

Did I just jinx us?!

Nay, I'll go with 35-13 Da Bison.


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they have some good individuals but i just dont think they have the depth or explosiveness to keep up with us

[BisoninNWMN]

Bison roll this team.

42-10

[Bison"FANatic"]

i think they do a lot of read option. i think we'll see constant different and changing of formations

And this is where the noise comes into play. When formations start to change the 12th man shines.

[gizmo]

I expect a tougher and more competitive game than a lot of Bison fans. You have to be aware of teams who get on a roll in the second half of the season. The team that plays the cleanest (fewer penalties and turnovers....duh!) will win this one. It'll be tight for 3 quarters....and a helluva lot of fun in the dome! NDSU 31 FU 20 GO BISON!!!!!

[BisonKnight]

Hope we break 120 decibels. Love the playoff atmosphere we have here in Fargo.

[BisonCardinal]

Even though purple teams (KSU and UNI) have played us the toughest. The Bison winning by an average of 2 points. I am going to go with:

Bison 27
Knights 10

Kind of weird we are playing 3 purple teams in one year. What are the odds?

[BisonKnight]

I am going with 56-13. FURMANDSU

[ZHerd]

Even though purple teams (KSU and UNI) have played us the toughest. The Bison winning by an average of 2 points. I am going to go with:

Bison 27
Knights 10

Kind of weird we are playing 3 purple teams in one year. What are the odds?

Are my eyes wiggin out on me, because they look pretty much blue to me

[BisonNation11]

I see this game going one of two ways.

1. They hang around for the first half, but their lack of depth and individual explosiveness will hurt them in the 2nd half. Which is not their fault, it's just that the Herd is a 2nd half team.

2. The Bison open it up early and often and put them away by halftime. Cruise control will be set after that.

[westnodak93bison]

We will see how tough their 190lb QB is

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[Bison"FANatic"]

Looks like this must be their charter

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/TRS7497

[Putz]

Are my eyes wiggin out on me, because they look pretty much blue to me

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furman_University

Wikipedia says Purple and White.

[Bisonfan1]

We will see how tough their 190lb QB is

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Me thinks he will be spending a fair amount of time admiring the National Championship banners on the ceiling. I just cant see that Furman scores more than twice in this one.

[HooliganBison]

Officials will be from the big sky conference. Sitting next to them at the Denver airport.

[aces1180]

Officials will be from the big sky conference. Sitting next to them at the Denver airport.

Oh shit...They are worse than MVFC officials.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Officials will be from the big sky conference. Sitting next to them at the Denver airport.

They are probably going to wonder what this Defense thing is that is being played on the field.

[KilldeerBison]

Officials will be from the big sky conference. Sitting next to them at the Denver airport.
Get ready, many pass interference calls. (hope I'm wrong)

[aces1180]

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/TRS7497/history/20131206/1700Z/KGSP/KFAR

Looks like FU is flying AirTran, lol.

[Da Bison]

Officials will be from the big sky conference. Sitting next to them at the Denver airport.

So with Big Fluff ref's, what is the over/under on Pass Interference calls????

Remember the NC game last year...............

[cbline]

We will see how tough their 190lb QB is

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Brian Bell from Sam Houston State is listed as 195, and he looked "spindly" with his thin, girly-man legs last year in Frisco.

[PattyBison]

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/TRS7497/history/20131206/1700Z/KGSP/KFAR

Looks like FU is flying AirTran, lol.

I believe charters in the playoffs are coordinated by the NCAA. So, I don't think they had a choice.

[aces1180]

I believe charters in the playoffs are coordinated by the NCAA. So, I don't think they had a choice.

Oh, I'm not making fun of FU...I'm just laughing at the notion of flying AirTran...However, since SW bought them out, I heard they have gotten better since the time I flew with them.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I would love to see some of these guys reaction when they step outside for the first time up here after getting off that plane.

"There is currently a 77 degree difference in temp tween here (66) and there (-11). When I board the plane this afternoon, I will leave in the 60's and arrive with double digit below Zero. Yeah that's cold. But I got me a sweater."
CharlieFU from the Furman message board



We should have a few people in Bison T-shirts and lawnchairs sunbathing outside the airport when they come in. Hopefully the bus company doesn't have the buses running to long before they get here.

[tony]

Brian Bell from Sam Houston State is listed as 195, and he looked "spindly" with his thin, girly-man legs last year in Frisco.

Well, ND NBC listed Heagle at 178 or something for the entire year - I always take the heights and weights from other teams with a grain of salt. NDSU is very accurate but other teams aren't. SHSU overstatd Bell's size. Furman seems to have gone the other way - they understate sizes.

[BYZEN]

So with Big Fluff ref's, what is the over/under on Pass Interference calls????

Remember the NC game last year...............

I say... 4.

[PattyBison]

Oh, I'm not making fun of FU...I'm just laughing at the notion of flying AirTran...However, since SW bought them out, I heard they have gotten better since the time I flew with them.

Agree with you completely on the AirTran piece. And yeah, maybe they have gotten better but is that just because they couldn't get worse? :)

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

Well, Since I have heard the offical point spread is 31.5, we beat them 42-10. We gotta cover this spread :)

[bri-dog]

Brian Bell from Sam Houston State is listed as 195, and he looked "spindly" with his thin, girly-man legs last year in Frisco.

And, to be fair, Bell was listed at 175 last year. I guess he's put on a few pounds this year...

[TAILG8R]

And, to be fair, Bell was listed at 175 last year. I guess he's put on a few pounds this year...

Didn't look a single pound heavier last week.

[bri-dog]

I think the "diaper pants" have a slimming effect just like vertical stripes...

[StL Bison Fan]

The diaper pants go good with the way he walks. Like he has a load

[tony]

The diaper pants go good with the way he walks. Like he has a load

Might have to .gif something up for that because, now that you mention it, it did look like he was speed walking (slowly) at times to get back to the huddle.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Might have to .gif something up for that because, now that you mention it, it did look like he was speed walking (slowly) at times to get back to the huddle.

Heck the way he was walking it looked like he traded places with his center and the guy gave him the business and had him play catcher for the week before the game.

[gumby013]

Their plane has landed.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Well they are either on the ground or real close to it. Welcome to sunny Fargo North Dakota!!!!!!!

[StL Bison Fan]

Someone should have gone to the airport to take pictures as they walked out the front doors.
And maybe brought them a fruit basket...

[cbline]

Someone should have gone to the airport to take pictures as they walked out the front doors.
And maybe brought them a frozenfruit basket...

Fixed it for you.

[bruinbison]

Nice article on #78 whom people have noticed on film - Dakota Dozier


Dakota Dozier always hoped to finish his college football career in a big way.

After the senior offensive tackle helped Furman reached the second round of the NCAA FCS playoffs for the first time since 2005, his team gets the opportunity to face top-ranked and two-time defending national champion North Dakota State on Saturday in Fargo

Is it just me reading it wrong, or is the writer making a prediction on the outcome of the game here?
--- with Dozier finishing his career in Fargo.....:)

http://www.thestate.com/2013/12/06/3143027/former-b-c-star-shines-on-furman.html

[saltyshaker]

that your fight song is "buffalo girl can you come out tonight?:)

[MAKBison]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLlEcfKu4Ug




Their plane has landed.

[KilldeerBison]

that your fight song is "buffalo girl can you come out tonight?:)

That's Buffalo "Gal". Be careful what you wish for, it might come true. The herd will be out in full force tomorrow, watch out tin man!

[saltyshaker]

That's Buffalo "Gal". Be careful what you wish for, it might come true. The herd will be out in full force tomorrow, watch out tin man!
not to worry oh great wizard.i already have a heart.and it bleeds purple!

[KilldeerBison]

not to worry oh great wizard.i already have a heart.and it bleeds purple!

You have been warned tin-man, the Bison take no prisoners.:)