Spring Practice 2014

[goalpost]

I am just curious on how the spring practices are going , I haven't heard much
how does the King look ?

[Bison03]

I've heard that King is a beast!! I think there is a quote from him somewhere saying that he isn't going to try and avoid people; meaning he plans on running people over.

[TransAmBison]

I've heard that King is a beast!! I think there is a quote from him somewhere saying that he isn't going to try and avoid people; meaning he plans on running people over.
I believe that is called a Rohl.

[Professor Chaos]

Spring ball is more interesting this year than in either of the last 2 years. Will be interesting all around but these are the guys I'm paying the most attention to:

1) King Frazier
2) Carson Wentz
3) Marcus Collins
4) Nate Tanguay and Austin Farnlof (want to see who steps up as the other starter next to Schaetz)
5) Landon Lechler
6) Esley Thorton

[MAKBison]

I liked Esley's demeanor on the news the other night....a bit pissed off and disrespected.



Spring ball is more interesting this year than in either of the last 2 years. Will be interesting all around but these are the guys I'm paying the most attention to:

1) King Frazier
2) Carson Wentz
3) Marcus Collins
4) Nate Tanguay and Austin Farnlof (want to see who steps up as the other starter next to Schaetz)
5) Landon Lechler
6) Esley Thorton

[westnodak93bison]

I liked Esley's demeanor on the news the other night....a bit pissed off and disrespected.

What station?

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[goalpost]

What station?

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how does board look ?

[BisManBison]

I've heard that King is a beast!! I think there is a quote from him somewhere saying that he isn't going to try and avoid people; meaning he plans on running people over.

There was a story on him on KX in Bismarck last night. He said he wants to run between the tackles and run people over; he's not looking to avoid contact. I like his philosophy!!

[344Johnson]

There was a story on him on KX in Bismarck last night. He said he wants to run between the tackles and run people over; he's not looking to avoid contact. I like his philosophy!!

Shortest distance between two points is a straight line....

[BisManBison]

Link to the story on King I mentioned earlier. I guess it was a WDAY story that aired on KX in Bismarck, all one big happy family.

Also a story on Carson Wentz that aired last night.

[URL]http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/95276/ (]http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/95271/[/URL)

[SDbison]

Article in this morning's Fargo Forum about Nate Tanguay:
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/431095/

[tony]

Article in this morning's Fargo Forum about Nate Tanguay:
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/431095/

Also a short video on WDAY (which you can get to from the sports section at inforum.com - the title is something like "After two days off")

Edit: I can't be the only one who saw his last name and was wondering if it was Samaon or something. Turns out it's French in origin - means "Fire Dog." Some really interesting family histories out there for that surname.

[SDbison]

Also a short video on WDAY (which you can get to from the sports section at inforum.com - the title is something like "After two days off")

Edit: I can't be the only one who saw his last name and was wondering if it was Samaon or something. Turns out it's French in origin - means "Fire Dog." Some really interesting family histories out there for that surname.
I believe this is the WDAY video you are referring to:
http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/95361/group/Sports/

[Herd890]

Article in this morning's Fargo Forum about Nate Tanguay:
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/431095/

Good article on Tanguay. 288 pounds and doesn't look like he has an ounce of fat on him in the picture. Like the attitude on not missing a beat. I have a really good feeling that this kid will be a special player for the next 4 years.

[SamsRams]

Hearing Joseph Blackmore is a GA for NDSU. Any notice him at spring practices?

[Kermit]

Hearing Joseph Blackmore is a GA for NDSU. Any notice him at spring practices?

This is true, but not sure if it is official, yet. Joey was a player in the program for 4+ years. He had to retire during summer camp last year due to chronic knee problems. He was a student assistant last season and did a great job. Bohl was interested in bringing him to Wyoming.

[SamsRams]

This is true, but not sure if it is official, yet. Joey was a player in the program for 4+ years. He had to retire during summer camp last year due to chronic knee problems. He was a student assistant last season and did a great job. Bohl was interested in bringing him to Wyoming.

seems pretty official to me as I have heard from 2 different players from very random states stating he has contacted them about NDSU.

[MAKBison]

Channel 4 I think...http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/25124529/bison-ready-to-make-their-own-mark#.Uz5ps_jhSoQ.twitter


What station?

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[BismarckBisonFan]

Here's another clip from spring practice. Jamal Spencer with a couple of interviews etc. Thanks John for posting this on BisoNation.

Esley has gotten bigger for sure. He could be Ragnar's brother on the Vikings series.
http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/25124529/bison-ready-to-make-their-own-mark#.Uz5ps_jhSoQ.twitter

http://screencrush.com/history-vikings-preview-clip/

[BisonNation11]

Here's another clip from spring practice. Jamal Spencer with a couple of interviews etc. Thanks John for posting this on BisoNation.

Esley has gotten bigger for sure. He could be Ragnar's brother on the Vikings series.
http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/25124529/bison-ready-to-make-their-own-mark#.Uz5ps_jhSoQ.twitter

http://screencrush.com/history-vikings-preview-clip/

I was just going to post the same thing. Esley looks like a beast!

[Professor Chaos]

Sounds like King Frazier tweaked a knee in practice and his status for the rest of spring ball is in jeopardy: http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/?p=90348

:banghead:

[A1pigskin]

Tanguay has some size.

[westnodak93bison]

Sounds like King Frazier tweaked a knee in practice and his status for the rest of spring ball is in jeopardy: http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/?p=90348

:banghead:

Too bad. Hope its not serious.

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[GOBISON123]

Sounds like King Frazier tweaked a knee in practice and his status for the rest of spring ball is in jeopardy: http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/?p=90348

:banghead:


Aahhhh k*97*&(&979&( :facepalm::mad::facepalm2::banghead:

[westnodak93bison]

Forum article from this morning says Lechler is up to 300 lbs.

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[cbline]

Brief clip from KVRR TV sports. Is it possible for the 2014 Bison to be "under the radar"???

http://www.kvrr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26028&Itemid=58#video

[SamsRams]

https://twitter.com/elnoventaYocho/status/452524112309522432

[BlueBisonRock]

https://twitter.com/elnoventaYocho/status/452524112309522432

:facepalm:

[BisonNeil]

https://twitter.com/elnoventaYocho/status/452524112309522432

Want to wager that the person who rear-ended him was texting?

[Bisonator98]

Want to wager that the person who rear-ended him was texting?

Either that or a UN_ fan?

[NDSU1980]

Either that or a UN_ fan?
The problem with that theory is I've always believe that un_ was never going anywhere.

[Tatanka]

The problem with that theory is I've always believe that un_ was never going anywhere.

That, and I don't think he was driving a goat.

[Da Bison]

The problem with that theory is I've always believe that un_ was never going anywhere.

But it does look like he was using some of teh............................"Crazy Speed"

[Faron79]

Holy crap!!! I overlap maybe an hour per week with AF!! Not sure when I'll see him this week though...

Faron

[TransAmBison]

That, and I don't think he was driving a goat.Or was the goat driving and the un_ person was...distracting him?

[IBleedYellow]

Holy crap Esley looks huge....

I wouldn't want him chasing me, that's for sure!

[Bisonator98]

Or was the goat driving and the un_ person was...distracting him?

At first I thought it could have been some un_ player delivering season tickets in 30 minutes or less using that stupid helmet car but then I thought who the fuck would buy un_ season tickets!:rofl:

[Faron79]

He (AF) seemed fine at work today. Didn't seem "neck-stiff" at all, or mention anything about headaches....

Faron

[dgoergs]

Anyone know if the Saturday scrimmage is open to the public? Call me crazy, but I'm thinking of making the 6 hour drive each way to check it out if it's open. I MUST get my football fix!!!

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[Bison03]

Anyone know if the Saturday scrimmage is open to the public? Call me crazy, but I'm thinking of making the 6 hour drive each way to check it out if it's open. I MUST get my football fix!!!

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You're crazy!! There, feel better. I think practice is open as Jeff and Dom mentioned, and joked, about it on the media blog. I bet you could call someone in the athletic department and they would tell you.

[PlainsBison]

Shoot the start time if you have it for Saturday's scrimmage.

[MNLonghorn10]

Anyone know if the Saturday scrimmage is open to the public? Call me crazy, but I'm thinking of making the 6 hour drive each way to check it out if it's open. I MUST get my football fix!!!

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You're crazy

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[17>1]

Anyone know if the Saturday scrimmage is open to the public? Call me crazy, but I'm thinking of making the 6 hour drive each way to check it out if it's open. I MUST get my football fix!!!

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I'll add to this. You're crazy.

I probably wouldn't drive 6 hours for the spring game, let alone a scrimmage. But that's just me.

[dgoergs]

I'll add to this. You're crazy.

I probably wouldn't drive 6 hours for the spring game, let alone a scrimmage. But that's just me.

Crazy may actually be a kind word for me... but come on boys, it's football!! Hell, If I end up going I just may crack open the apple pie in the parking lot just to have the small taste of tailgating again! ;)

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[BlueBisonRock]

I'll add to this. You're crazy.

I probably wouldn't drive 6 hours for the spring game, let alone a scrimmage. But that's just me.

I'm driving 5. Awh, just call me nutz.

[westnodak93bison]

I'm driving 5. Awh, just call me nutz.

Great imho. Wish more people had that kind of interest. Then maybe a 50k stadium could be filled.

[56BISON73]

Crazy may actually be a kind word for me... but come on boys, it's football!! Hell, If I end up going I just may crack open the apple pie in the parking lot just to have the small taste of tailgating again! ;)

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Dont feel bad. I drove 13 hrs one way for the spring game 3 years ago. Sometimes you just cant fight the fever.

[MNLonghorn10]

Great imho. Wish more people had that kind of interest. Then maybe a 50k stadium could be filled.
when youre talking the state of North Dakota, yes, it could possibly be filled.

[ZHerd]

Ill be out of town Saturday and would LOVE it if you fellas would share some details and things that you noticed that don't get mentioned on the media blog etc.

[Da Bison]

I really wanted to go to the spring game.......................
Then talked to some of my buddies and we came to the conclusion that we need some ego-stroking first.
So....................until Gene and Chris and maybe Pres. Brescani start stroking our egos we're staying away.

[Gully]

I really wanted to go to the spring game.......................
Then talked to some of my buddies and we came to the conclusion that we need some ego-stroking first.
So....................until Gene and Chris and maybe Pres. Brescani start stroking our egos we're staying away.

ha, ha, ha. Post of the week nomination!

[BlueBisonRock]

I really wanted to go to the spring game.......................
Then talked to some of my buddies and we came to the conclusion that we need some ego-stroking first.
So....................until Gene and Chris and maybe Pres. Brescani start stroking our egos we're staying away.

I will have a bottle of Ripple and a box of stale crackers for you at the Spring game. You will need to bring your own cheese.

Now, go ahead and stroke.

[Da Bison]

I will have a bottle of Ripple and a box of stale crackers for you at the Spring game. You will need to bring your own cheese.

Now, go ahead and stroke.

Thanks for the offer Rock..............but.

I don't think you are important enough for my ego.

I demand that it is someone with some real juice................if not no go.

[BlueBisonRock]

Thanks for the offer Rock..............but.

I don't think you are important enough for my ego.

I demand that it is someone with some real juice................if not no go.

This is a dis of preposterous proportions! You obviously don't know who I don't know... And remember, I have pictures. The wine is now being downgraded to a Boones Farm variety and the crackers will have the seasoning licked off. Let your ego take that!

[BYZEN]

ha, ha, ha. Post of the week nomination!

I second that nomination!

All those in favor.........

[SDbison]

I plan on driving up to Fargo for the spring game (3 hour drive). Some of you Bisonvillers need to do a ball check to find out if you are real football fans. Spring game is a good time with the showcase, tailgating and spring game. It does suck there is no locker room sale this year, and the Thursday night showcase blows.
I do have to figure out a way to justify a long weekend so I can go to the showcase too.........maybe if weather good I can golf all day Friday?
Three nights to party in Fargo.........Izzy, Slick and Sav you ready?

[IzzyFlexion]

I plan on driving up to Fargo for the spring game (3 hour drive). Some of you Bisonvillers need to do a ball check to find out if you are real football fans. Spring game is a good time with the showcase, tailgating and spring game. It does suck there is no locker room sale this year, and the Thursday night showcase blows.
I do have to figure out a way to justify a long weekend so I can go to the showcase too.........maybe if weather good I can golf all day Friday?
Three nights to party in Fargo.........Izzy, Slick and Sav you ready?

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turns out I only had (8) chars..............well, (9) counting the asterisk.**

**not that anyone chars.

[HerdBot]

I plan on driving up to Fargo for the spring game (3 hour drive). Some of you Bisonvillers need to do a ball check to find out if you are real football fans. Spring game is a good time with the showcase, tailgating and spring game. It does suck there is no locker room sale this year, and the Thursday night showcase blows.
I do have to figure out a way to justify a long weekend so I can go to the showcase too.........maybe if weather good I can golf all day Friday?
Three nights to party in Fargo.........Izzy, Slick and Sav you ready?


^^ this ^^

Great time tailgating. Great warm up for fans too. Sets the tone for the season with a big turnout. Hope it grows again.

[unbison]

I have been to the last couple spring games idk that I'll be making this one late spring....shoot I dug a hole today to check out frost and there is still 3 ft of frozen ground ..... That with work load may mean we come out of the gate going six days a week ding to dong..... Anyway hope everyone that can attend does as I have enjoyed my experiences at the spring game

[daHERDfollower]

Anyone know what time the scrimmage is today?

[DjKyRo]

Showcase is looking good, spring game not so much for yours truly.

[Ndsu84]

Wow! Wentz had some beautiful passes. I can't wait for the cyclones!!!!!

[Bisonator98]

Wow! Wentz had some beautiful passes. I can't wait for the cyclones!!!!!

I heard the defense struggled a bit? Anything in particular??

[dgoergs]

The clip I heard from klieman it sounded like a few guys with injuries that might be back next Wednesday or Friday...anyone know who they are?

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[SamsRams]

The clip I heard from klieman it sounded like a few guys with injuries that might be back next Wednesday or Friday...anyone know who they are?

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Crockett would be my first guess

[BisonNeil]

Crockett would be my first guess

I thought Crockett was one of about ten guys sitting out spring practice, but apparently that was not true. Some guys held out of the scrimmage though.

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/

Sounds like some other interesting options at RB for the Bison.

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/432008/group/Sports/

[westnodak93bison]

How about the two of the most important issues for the team? Interior d-line and the 3 open spots on the o-line? Guess that is why I'm not a sports reporter.

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[HerdBoy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfVWxy1dSco

[dgoergs]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfVWxy1dSco

At the end of the clip he mentioned some of the younger guys that he's hoping are back next wed or fri from rehab...how many of the young guys are injured?

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[A1pigskin]

My concerns are still the O and D lines.

[NDSUstudent]

Just a reminder that there is a Bison media live chat tonight...Just started should be lots of talk about spring ball...

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/?p=90394

[westnodak93bison]

When does the first depth chart come out?

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[StL Bison Fan]

Best photo bomb to date
https://twitter.com/domizzowday/status/457621050931437568
3841

[tony]

Sounds like the defense did really well today. Dom and Jeff have a nice video blog on the scrimmage.

[HerdBoy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkoOlXB_XOQ#t=57

[bruinbison]

Sounds like the defense did really well today. Dom and Jeff have a nice video blog on the scrimmage.

A few items from the scrimmage
- Dom and Jeff mentioned Esley Thorton seeing action at MLB on the video blog
- Fargo North walk-on Peter Saintel being mentioned in the scrimmage write-up as a CB, with a pass break-up (was a RB)
- Shea DeJong also listed as a CB in the write-up (I thought he was a S when he transferred in, but at 5' 7" versatility
could help him see the field more often)

http://www.gobison.com/news/2014/4/19/FB_0419144117.aspx

[SamsRams]

I dont gets Dom's love affair each year with who will be the #2 QB in the middle of spring ball. Hedberg, Klieman and Polasek have said they will wait til after fall camp to make that decision. If Easton is everything he is billed to be and would overtake Davis as the #2 in 2015 anyways, why not just keep McGinnis #2 and move Davis to wideout in 2015.

Its a good problem to have as long as Izzo incessant "Davis is #2" chatter doesnt chase McGinnis off.

[unbison]

I dont gets Dom's love affair each year with who will be the #2 QB in the middle of spring ball. Hedberg, Klieman and Polasek have said they will wait til after fall camp to make that decision. If Easton is everything he is billed to be and would overtake Davis as the #2 in 2015 anyways, why not just keep McGinnis #2 and move Davis to wideout in 2015.

Its a good problem to have as long as Izzo incessant "Davis is #2" chatter doesnt chase McGinnis off.

Yeah those professional media types what's a guy to do with them

[westnodak93bison]

I dont gets Dom's love affair each year with who will be the #2 QB in the middle of spring ball. Hedberg, Klieman and Polasek have said they will wait til after fall camp to make that decision. If Easton is everything he is billed to be and would overtake Davis as the #2 in 2015 anyways, why not just keep McGinnis #2 and move Davis to wideout in 2015.

Its a good problem to have as long as Izzo incessant "Davis is #2" chatter doesnt chase McGinnis off.

Probably because we are 1 play away from needing the 2nd guy to play the rest of the season at the most important position.

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[NDSU1980]

Probably because we are 1 play away from needing the 2nd guy to play the rest of the season at the most important position.

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[westnodak93bison]

Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

Also, if a kid is gonna leave because of some media talk then maybe he isn't mentally tough enough anyway?

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[A1pigskin]

What's up with all the injured DB's?

[BisonNation11]

What's up with all the injured DB's?

I would suspect there's a lot of competition to see the field with Marcus' spot open. Guys probably giving it their all to impress the coaches now to get a leg up before the summer.

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[56BISON73]

Also, if a kid is gonna leave because of some media talk then maybe he isn't mentally tough enough anyway?

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The media talk persay wouldnt be the reason to leave. The subject of playing time and position on the depth chart and the reality of it being a fact would more likely be the catalyst.

[SamsRams]

Also, if a kid is gonna leave because of some media talk then maybe he isn't mentally tough enough anyway?

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Valid point, I guess what I was trying to say is there are many other position battles that I would rather hear about. How are the Rams coming together and who is the first off the bench at this point. How about the outside linebackers, who spells Beck or Esley? What about FB, who else besides Bonnet will get an opportunity? All of these are positions we can expect backups to see the field.

[reformedUNDfan]

I also would like to here more about the oline, fullback and tight end positions

[SamsRams]

TE is a great one. Arp had a TD and what up with the 3 from the 2013 class

[westnodak93bison]

TE is a great one. Arp had a TD and what up with the 3 from the 2013 class

In Dec I was told by a former player that the TE Wentz was looking good in practice.

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[NDSUstudent]

Just a reminder that there is a Bison media live chat tonight...Just started should be lots of talk about spring ball...

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/?p=90394

Time to bump this post up....another live chat is about to began.

[ndsubison1]

I think #2 QB is relevant, but do agree with hearing more about backups at other spots like OL, FB, LB...