GDT: NDSU vs. Western Illinois

[b15on]

#1 North Dakota State Bison (4-0, 0-0 MVFC) vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks (2-3, 0-1 MVFC)
Saturday, October 4, 2014 · 3 p.m. · Hanson Field (16,368) · Macomb, Ill.
NBC North Dakota network, ESPN3, ESPN GamePlan with Scott Warmann calling the play-by-play, Danan Hughes as color analyst and Sara Dayley reporting from the sideline.
Tailgating Weather (http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Fargo+ND+58104): A mainly sunny sky. High around 50F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJG_0CcBSU0&list=UUo9BmRwSGifLu8jCbOgOK1w

Game Previews
NDSU Game Preview Release (http://www.gobison.com/documents/2014/9/29//20140929_NDSU_FB_Notes_Western_Illinois.pdf?id=723 )
Western Illinois Game Preview Release (http://www.gobison.com/documents/2014/9/30//20140930_Western_Illinois_FB_Release.pdf?id=725)
Missouri Valley's Weekly Notebook (http://cdn.streamlinetechnologies.com/mvc/19286E0A-3D9B-4F1E-8F2D-90758D62263E/MVFC_Notes_9-29.pdf)

The Fargo Forum
Nothing yet

The NDSU Spectrum/Western Courier
Bison Football Prepares for MVFC Schedule (http://ndsuspectrum.com/bison-football-prepares-for-mvfc-schedule/)
Bison Tight End Jeff Illies Makes Small Town Impact (http://ndsuspectrum.com/bison-tight-end-jeff-illies-makes-small-town-impact/)
National champs come to Macomb (http://www.westerncourier.com/sports/national-champs-come-to-macomb/article_29a437b4-4b38-11e4-9aea-001a4bcf6878.html)
MVFC competition is as good as it gets in the FCS (http://www.westerncourier.com/sports/mvfc-competition-is-as-good-as-it-gets-in-the/article_ab1d44d0-4b37-11e4-99e7-001a4bcf6878.html)

Western Illinois News
WIU faces No. 1 North Dakota State (http://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/article/20141003/SPORTS/141009655/11669/NEWS)
Western Illinois struggling to make big plays (http://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/article/20141001/SPORTS/141009887)
Leathernecks fall flat in 34-17 loss to Salukis (http://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/article/20140929/Sports/140929304#ixzz3F8ugyK7b)

[El_Chapo]

I want to see an ass kicking 31-7.lets see what this bison team is made of!

[onbison09]

I'm nervous about this one

[MNLonghorn10]

WIU Leathernecks 52

ndsu 10

[El_Chapo]

Shut up longhorn

See ya at Brew in perham?

[Bison Bridge Guy]

WIU Leathernecks 52

ndsu 10

For once can we have 17?? They can't be that good.

[MNLonghorn10]

Shut up longhorn

See ya at Brew in perham?

perham smells like shit.

[Bison03]

The real season starts today. Let's start it rightz
Bison: 31
WIU: 7

[BlueBisonRock]

perham smells like shit.

Sorry. That was Sioux City.

[BisoninNWMN]

I'm nervous about this one


Really?

After a bye week. This team is well rested and ready to rip the Valley a new a-hole.

Bison win 35-10

[BisonHorns]

Not nervous because the Leathernecks biggest weakness is the second half and our biggest strength is the second half. Also SIU shut down their running game and I am positive we will do the same.

[Gully]

Is the Forum taking the weekend off or is there just a problem with the upload. I'm sure it's the later but geez, you'd think they'd have it up by now.

[JMB]

Is the Forum taking the weekend off or is there just a problem with the upload. I'm sure it's the later but geez, you'd think they'd have it up by now.

Hasn't it seemed like a strange week this week? It just seems like the game has been an after thought all week. Very little discussion on here or in the forum.

[Gully]

Hasn't it seemed like a strange week this week? It just seems like the game has been an after thought all week. Very little discussion on here or in the forum.

Yes, it really has. #fanletdown

[bisonmike2]

Is the Forum taking the weekend off or is there just a problem with the upload. I'm sure it's the later but geez, you'd think they'd have it up by now.
I was just going to post this in the forum is shit thread. Horrible coverage all week and on gameday morning they haven't posted any articles yet.

[VanClubPres]

Go Bison go.

[StL Bison Fan]

See if these work
http://www3.forumnewspaper.com/olive/Tablet/Forum/Default.aspx#50
http://www3.forumnewspaper.com/olive/Tablet/Forum/Default.aspx#51
http://www3.forumnewspaper.com/olive/Tablet/Forum/Default.aspx#52
http://www3.forumnewspaper.com/olive/Tablet/Forum/Default.aspx#53
http://www3.forumnewspaper.com/olive/Tablet/Forum/Default.aspx#54

I'm getting ready to leave so at least I tried for ya

[bisoningrandforks]

Bizun....31.....leatherdogs....14................. .....only 1 FCS game on ESPN3 today...guess who!(the one that matters).......lot of good match ups today too!...sad!

[gumby013]

Arrived at tailgating. The NDSU section is blocked off until the alumni association people get here. No lines though, seems odd.

[Bisonfan1]

Arrived at tailgating. The NDSU section is blocked off until the alumni association people get here. No lines though, seems odd.

Amateurs obviously. A few pics once they all get out of bed and tailgating starts rolling would be appreciated. - Thanx ! GO BISON

[gumby013]

Amateurs obviously. A few pics once they all get out of bed and tailgating starts rolling would be appreciated. - Thanx ! GO BISON

Will do.

Also, it is very windy here today. Going to be very tough to throw today unless it dies down.

[SafeTeeJ]

Everybody up! Its a great day to be a Bison!

This will be a tough one. Lets not play cute. Pound Pound Pound, regardless how close the score in the first 3 quarters. Stay the course!

[Bisonfan1]

Will do.

Also, it is very windy here today. Going to be very tough to throw today unless it dies down.

Looks like no letdown in wind until 1900 hrs (7PM) according to daily forecast, 17, 18, 19 mph through the whole afternoon. Roadwarrior brought the wind with from ND and let it out of the plane. The trick will be if he can change the direction each QTR to the Bison advantage.

[ACECON]

I haven't been on this board lately. How healthy are we? Is ESPN3 the only broadcast?

[Bison Gal]

Bizon 24 (one breakaway TD by JC, one quarterback sneak TD, one KF TD and a field goal - would have predicted higher but accounting for wind)
Leathernecks 10 (one fluke TD and field goal in first half)

[HerdBoy]

I haven't been on this board lately. How healthy are we? Is ESPN3 the only broadcast?

Very healthy. The only starter out that I know of is Mike Hardie. The game is on ESPN3 and if you are in ND it is on statewide NBC.

[Gully]

I haven't been on this board lately. How healthy are we? Is ESPN3 the only broadcast?


I'll be watching on DirecTV channel 788, but that's a premium channel so most don't get it.

[Bison bison]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hR5YNqE3K8

[AKCBOXERZ]

Bison are gonna showcase a good ol ass whoopin! 3x champs are gonna make a statement in the Valley today. I almost feel sorry for Western Illinois....nah who am I kidding. Bison will crush these fools 35-7

[Bison Gal]

For those that don't follow Izzo on Twitter:

@DomIzzoWDAY: #NDSU Offensive Coordinator tells #KolpackAndIzzo expect reps from redshirt wide receiver Tyler Wrice and sophomore Dee Gray today

[BisonFan02]

For those that don't follow Izzo on Twitter:

@DomIzzoWDAY: #NDSU Offensive Coordinator tells #KolpackAndIzzo expect reps from redshirt wide receiver Tyler Wrice and sophomore Dee Gray today

Ummmmm.......wat? Injuries to Vraa and co?

[Strategery]

Excited about this game. I live in the heart of Badger country and work with many Badger alums/fans and we now have a common opponent: Western Illinois.

Wisconsin beat these guys 37-3 so naturally I'm picking us to win 38-3. :biggrin: Go Bison!

[BisonTeacher]

Going to be very tough to throw today unless it dies down.

Hmmmm. Maybe we should......

RUN THE DAMN BALL!!!!!!!

Flag up
Gameday shirt on.
Stumplifters mixed and packed for Gullys house.

LETS GO BISON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ACECON]

Hmmmm. Maybe we should......



RUN THE DAMN BALL!!!!!!!



Flag up
Gameday shirt on.
Stumplifters mixed and packed for Gullys house.

LETS GO BISON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I didn't get the Memo, what is a stumplifter?

[No_Skill]

Ummmmm.......wat? Injuries to Vraa and co?

5 receiver sets all day long. (Purple)

[Bison Loaf]

WIU puts 8 in the box, daring the inexperienced Wentz to beat them by throwing in the windy conditions.

And he does so.

Bison - 37
Leathernecks - 3

[ZHerd]

5 receiver sets all day long. (Purple)

Actually, Gray has been moved to FB (purple)

[17>1]

Ummmmm.......wat? Injuries to Vraa and co?

I think Vraa sees limited playing time today, might be a bit dinged up.

[Rock]

Gameplan added the NDSU game this week


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[bisonpride4ever]

Ummmmm.......wat? Injuries to Vraa and co?


I think Vraa sees limited playing time today, might be a bit dinged up.

Coach K said in the presser this week that Vraa turned an ankle in practice. Might not be 100%


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[SDbison]

I haven't been on this board lately. How healthy are we? Is ESPN3 the only broadcast? The game is on ESPN3, ESPN Gameplan and ND NBC.

[BisonTeacher]

I didn't get the Memo, what is a stumplifter?

Its a chubs specialty morning beverage.

[Bison Bridge Guy]

Its a chubs specialty morning beverage.

I haven't had one in probably 15 years...recipe please! :cheers:

[A1pigskin]

perham smells like shit.

turkey shit....

[onbison09]

Klopack just tweeted Hardie's on the trop but no word if he's suiting up

[Hammerhead]

ESPN.s schedule didn't list our game on gameplan, but I do see it there.


I'll be watching on DirecTV channel 788, but that's a premium channel so most don't get it.

[Elvis was a Bison]

Hasn't it seemed like a strange week this week? It just seems like the game has been an after thought all week. Very little discussion on here or in the forum.

Could it be that people are tired of every thread becoming an FBS shit show? The focus of this board needs to change, or the numbers of posters and desire to post will become even less. Everyone knows the pros and the cons, the requirements met and not met, the strength of the arguments about who's progressive and whos "DII", and the personalities of the "move now" and the "wait and see" factions.

Let's just put all this aside until the end of the season and focus on the 2014 successes of the best FCS run ever, and I expect the board to become re-invigorated and vibrant again.

[reformedUNDfan]

part of the problem is that it's a somewhat unfamiliar, somewhat uninteresting opponent.

[BisonBabe]

Looking forward to the game. Been nursing a bad cold so I will be taking a shot of Hot Damn every time we get a 1st down.

Go Bison

[17>1]

Bisonville, on vacation and need help. Trying to stream the game but don't have a cable provider email and password. Can anyone PM me with that or offer me any suggestions?

[NDSUSR]

Bisonville, on vacation and need help. Trying to stream the game but don't have a cable provider email and password. Can anyone PM me with that or offer me any suggestions?


http://ifirstrowus.eu/watch/287725/1/watch-north-dakota-state-vs-western-illinois.html

Dont download anything. Just click link1 and close the ads by clicking "x".

[BisonBabe]

Bisonville, on vacation and need help. Trying to stream the game but don't have a cable provider email and password. Can anyone PM me with that or offer me any suggestions?

You have mail

[PlainsBison]

Going around Bismarck, N.D this morning and early afternoon, and it's surprising to see how many people are wearing yellow and/or green Bison gear. Definitely a Bison takeover out here. Good to see.

[17>1]

Thanks for the help. Looks like I'm good to go.

[THEsocalledfan]

So, I just got back form Oktoberfest in Munich, and have a pretty crappy internet signal here. (SLOW>>>>) So, I think radio is best I can hope for. Best spot still gobison.com? Or, does kfgo have it there, too?

[AjaxTheMighty]

Going around Bismarck, N.D this morning and early afternoon, and it's surprising to see how many people are wearing yellow and/or green Bison gear. Definitely a Bison takeover out here. Good to see.

I was in Bismarck back in June and was rocking my Bison gear at a restaurant and all I saw was Bison gear. (Not a lot, but it was June and saw three or so tables with NDSU stuff on) No UND gear, not even Mary or BSC gear. However when we left I saw an indian logo on someone's car window while driving to the hotel.

[Honeybooboo]

So, I just got back form Oktoberfest in Munich, and have a pretty crappy internet signal here. (SLOW>>>>) So, I think radio is best I can hope for. Best spot still gobison.com? Or, does kfgo have it there, too?


KFGO app has it

[pucknut9]

Going around Bismarck, N.D this morning and early afternoon, and it's surprising to see how many people are wearing yellow and/or green Bison gear. Definitely a Bison takeover out here. Good to see.

Carson Wentz could have a little to do with that. I was there last night for my son's football game and had a few beers and grub at The Stadium Bar by the Community Bowl and aside from Bismarck Demon apparel there was Bison gear being worn.

[No_Skill]

Going around Bismarck, N.D this morning and early afternoon, and it's surprising to see how many people are wearing yellow and/or green Bison gear. Definitely a Bison takeover out here. Good to see.

Businesses are taking note as well. Buck's was running radio ads all week saying they will be showing all Bison games and something about being the "home of Bison football" or "where the Bison roam" or something like that.

[THEsocalledfan]

KFGO app has it

Hard to believe, but no wifi in my room! (I may head to the lobby.) Funny thing is, I've always kept on ethernet cord in my bag for this very situation, but it has been over 6 years since I've used it.......crazy, but glad I can still get a LAN connection.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Big day for Wentz today !!!!!!!!!

[gumby013]

Billy Turner sighting at tailgating.

[gumby013]

Gene Taylor sighting in the stadium.

[JMB]

Who are these announcer dudes?

[bisonpride4ever]

Who are these announcer dudes?

These guys always call the game of the week


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[acf2]

Score update?

[NDSUSR]

Nice crowd....of 1000. :confused:

[marenlee]

Score update?

0-0 :) 15:00 left in the 1st quarter.

[acf2]

Score update?

Scratch that. Game is just starting.... duh

[NDSUSR]

Score update?

Have not started yet.

[NDSUstudent]

Wow Rabbits now down 31-3....ISUR houses the return.

[MNLonghorn10]

i dont think NDSU needs to worry about the crowd being a factor

[NDSUstudent]

Two WIU starting defensive backs out of the game. One injured and the other suspended.

[bisonpride4ever]

5wr set right out the gate


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[HerdBoy]

Vraa is on the field.

[NDSUstudent]

Another stupid penalty.

[NDSUstudent]

Great pass from Wentz there!

[BisonFan02]

What up.....Urzendowski

[BisonBabe]

2 firsts downs. 2 shots of hot damn

[onbison09]

Stupid fucking penalty

[aces1180]

Bad call, IMO.

[aces1180]

RJ with the big first-down reception!

[MNLonghorn10]

Stupid fucking penalty

i think the streamers are well behind the tv guys

[bisonpride4ever]

i think the streamers are well behind the tv guys

I'm way behind


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[JMB]

Well we get to see if we have improved our red zone offense.

[aces1180]

i think the streamers are well behind the tv guys

It's about 1 minute between ESPN3 and KVLY (I get both, but watch ESPN3 because I don't get KVLY HD here).

[NDSUstudent]

Another redzone field goal.

[NDSUSR]

Well we get to see if we have improved our red zone offense.

Looks like nope. Bad play selection still...

[silkamilkamonico]

WHoever calls our plays is terrible in the redzone.

[onbison09]

Stupid play calling in the redzone continues. Why be fancy?

[NDSUstudent]

Isur 38
sdsu 3

[A1pigskin]

Depending on Keller again.

[RonMexico]

Another FG from inside the 5. Starting to be a real concern.

[bisonmike2]

WHoever calls our plays is terrible in the redzone.

This. What a horrible call on 3rd down.

[NDSUstudent]

I would have liked the Wentz run call more on second down.

[NorthernBison]

Looks like nope. Bad play selection still...

Honest question: what was wrong with the play selection? Other than they didn't work.

[MNLonghorn10]

cool kick off bro

[Wally]

Ugh. This redzone offense is going to put Keller in the record books the way it's going. That was the weirdest looking qb draw i have seen in awhile.

[JMB]

Looks like nope. Bad play selection still...
In Defense of the coaching staff. That QB draw was a goto play last year.

[A1pigskin]

Penalties.........

[Jude3]

I am so sick and tired of seeng us drive right down the field and get field goals. Gotta have the td's.

[A1pigskin]

In Defense of the coaching staff. That QB draw was a goto play last year.

Brock executed it better.

[yopaulie]

That is ridiculous play calling, and isn't showing Polasek has NOT learned from last week. 2nd at the 3 yard line. You really had 3 plays to run it 3 yards - does anyone think we wouldn't have scored a TD if we ran it? May not cost us in this game, but calls like that will in important games.

[A1pigskin]

I am so sick and tired of seeng us drive right down the field and get field goals. Gotta have the td's.

You're not alone.

[NDSUstudent]

Brock executed it better.

Yeah it wasn't very cleanly executed. Brock was a master of that play though.

[JMB]

They start spread out too... what is this the big fluffy?

[A1pigskin]

4th down..........

[yopaulie]

In Defense of the coaching staff. That QB draw was a goto play last year.

Different team - should learn our strengths. We have 3 premiere running backs that do fabulous in short yardage situations.

[silkamilkamonico]

I miss NDSU literally pounding the ball into the endzone. Just our oline bulldozing into the endzone.

[silkamilkamonico]

Different team - should learn our strengths. We have 3 premiere running backs that do fabulous in short yardage situations.

Yet in goalline offense we're in the f'n pistol running a fake handoff QB draw. Where the f is Vigen when you need him.

[FFBison]

This. What a horrible call on 3rd down.

And 2nd down

[onbison09]

Honest question: what was wrong with the play selection? Other than they didn't work.
I formation run on first down...Wentz draw on 2nd

[NDSUstudent]

Yet in goalline offense we're in the f'n pistol running a fake handoff QB draw. Where the f is Vigen when you need him.

QB draw got us to a national title game.

[yopaulie]

The field goal problem so far this year is absolutely a coaching, not a player issue. Tell me that Crockett, Morlock, or King don't get 3 yards and a TD if there are given 2 or even 3 running plays (go for it on 4th and short) to get it.

[NDSUstudent]

Wentz shredding these guys through the air.

[yopaulie]

QB draw got us to a national title game.


Different team, different players, different strengths.

[scottietohottie]

Does polasek know what a touchdown is?

[silkamilkamonico]

QB draw got us to a national title game.

Then leave the fake RB handoff out of it,.

[RonMexico]

Honest question: what was wrong with the play selection? Other than they didn't work.

Just feel they are trying to force the pass too much in the red zone. You have probably the best running back combo in all of FCS, just let them pound it in. It's like Polasek is trying to prove how creative he can be. Save that for the middle of the field. In the RedZone, just keep it simple and pound it in.

[silkamilkamonico]

Does polasek know what a touchdown is?

In the redzone he calls like we're a f'n MAC team in spread offense. Someone educate him.

[NDSUstudent]

Different team, different players, different strengths.

Wentz is a good runner.

I had a bigger issue with the 2nd down call.

[Mr Meaty]

Feed the running backs all day

[A1pigskin]

Penalty flags.....

[FFBison]

Just feel they are trying to force the pass too much in the red zone. You have probably the best running back combo in all of FCS, just let them pound it in. It's like Polasek is trying to prove how creative he can be. Save that for the middle of the field. In the RedZone, just keep it simple and pound it in.

Agree with this.

[JMB]

Wentz shredding these guys through the air.
If you watch them they are playing very soft on the receivers. I figured it would tighten up in the red zone.

[A1pigskin]

Ran the wish bone in 9 man

[A1pigskin]

Over thrown...........

[silkamilkamonico]

Can't stand POlasek playcalling. Our offense should be much much better than it is.

[BisonFan02]

FFS........whatever.

[NDSUstudent]

Another Penalty...time to punt.

[NDSUSR]

Damn it, I am concerned about this team. This is not good.

[Wally]

Just feel they are trying to force the pass too much in the red zone. You have probably the best running back combo in all of FCS, just let them pound it in. It's like Polasek is trying to prove how creative he can be. Save that for the middle of the field. In the RedZone, just keep it simple and pound it in.

I was just thinking the same thing. We go from Vigen, who was more conservative, to Polasek, who seems to be trying to be the next Chip Kelly. As long as we win I don't care, but this redzone situation is rather concerning.

[RonMexico]

Listening on the radio, sounds like Wentz is getting killed back there.

[silkamilkamonico]

Damn it, I am concerned about this team. This is not good.


We are fine. We will just have to win games by 2 possessions instead of 4.

[BisonFan02]

Pretty cute play calling thus far....signing off Bisonville for now haha.

[thebootfitter]

And what is going on with those penalties???

[NDSUstudent]

Listening on the radio, sounds like Wentz is getting killed back there.

Took one hit trying for a deep pass otherwise, not really.

[1bizon1]

Play calling leaves something to be desired......

[A1pigskin]

Listening on the radio, sounds like Wentz is getting killed back there.

He is getting pressured.

[JMB]

Now I would question our play calling on third down on that series. If you know it's 4 down territory you don't need to try to pick it all up.

[NDSUstudent]

Now I would question our play calling on third down on that series. If you know it's 4 down territory you don't need to try to pick it all up.

He threw to a wide open WR, execution issue there.

[A1pigskin]

Way too many yards.....

[yopaulie]

I don't think the play calling will cost us today, but against UNI? Definitely would.

Just because you have tricks and options in the bag, doesn't mean you need to always try to use them. If the other team, like today, cannot stop your bread and butter, then be ready to roll with it.

[A1pigskin]

Good Bison D....

[bisonaudit]

With the defense we have 4th and short in the red zone should be attempted nearly all the time. Excepting certain point spreads later in the game.

[A1pigskin]

Number 70 of WIU hopping off the field.

[IBleedYellow]

I'm really only annoyed with our penalties. Give Polasek some time... Damn you guys are harsh.

[JMB]

Way too many yards.....
Blew contain..

[Bison4peat]

Listening on the radio, sounds like Wentz is getting killed back there.On radio as well, can someone tell me what the difference is between a fighting leatherneck and a regular leatherneck?

[NDSUstudent]

Wow nice play by CJ Smith.

[A1pigskin]

CJ does a good job against the pass.

[Hail bison]

Smith redeems himself

[A1pigskin]

Colten is a machine......

[Jude3]

On radio as well, can someone tell me what the difference is between a fighting leatherneck and a regular leatherneck?

One is owned by Michael Vick

[A1pigskin]

Will WIU go for it again?

[A1pigskin]

number 70 WIU has a high ankle sprain.

[Bison4peat]

One is owned by Michael Vick

Thanks, didn't realize Vick was so interested in Macomb:)

[NDSUstudent]

Can't believe they went for that. A bit too aggressive.

[scottietohottie]

Heagle laid the wood to lj

[A1pigskin]

3 yds to go why not run it.

[NDSUstudent]

Need to make a better throw there.

[scottietohottie]

Fire polasek

[A1pigskin]

Good special teams play. Nice tackle on the 10 yd line.

[NDSUstudent]

Fire polasek

Yep, fire a guy who drew a up play that created a wide open TE.

Execution is part of our problem.

[A1pigskin]

Need to make a better throw there.

Yep...............

[A1pigskin]

Good thing Dudzik is fast....

[IBleedYellow]

Wait...What? That's what we do. Damn.

[reformedUNDfan]

I don't think they trust the run game today.

[A1pigskin]

No huddle for WIU

[Bison 4 Life]

Well someone knows how to get the ball loose.

[IBleedYellow]

I don't think they trust the run game today.


WHY? I don't get that. Pound the ball home and win the football game.


YES DEFENSE! THE GOLDEN HEAGLE!

[1bizon1]

Get your head out of your @$$ Bison!!!

[NDSUstudent]

Sack lunch...nom...nom..nom

[G_Funky]

Defense needs a break

[Bison4peat]

So do we suck today or are they good. It doesn't sound good on the radio.

[reformedUNDfan]

where was the linebacker on that one?

[IBleedYellow]

Man I love our defense. LET'S HOLD EM BOYS!

[A1pigskin]

timeout WIU

[Hail bison]

So do we suck today or are they good. It doesn't sound good on the radio.

We suck today

[NDSUSR]

Polasec is trying to bring his "twist" to the offense and its not meshing very well. I have news for you guys, our O has gotten progressively worse since game 1.

[NDSUstudent]

Field goal attempt coming...

[yopaulie]

I'm really only annoyed with our penalties. Give Polasek some time... Damn you guys are harsh.

I just want to see that Polasek learned key things in the red zone from the five field goals last week - and he hasn't yet.

[JMB]

On both of the big runs our defensive line was past the play and the back ducked through behind them. Too agressive?

[A1pigskin]

tie game 3 to 3

[thundarsdaddy]

Not criticizinng, just commenting, but WIU is running the ball against us, while we are supposed to be running the ball against them, and did it in the first possession, but we seem to have abandoned the run?

[NDSUstudent]

Polasec is trying to bring his "twist" to the offense and its not meshing very well. I have news for you guys, our O has gotten progressively worse since game 1.

Ever think we might be playing some decent teams. WIU battled a few Big 10 teams pretty hard. Montana has a solid defense.

[SDbison]

Polisek needs to pull his head out of his ass.

[reformedUNDfan]

WHY? I don't get that. Pound the ball home and win the football game.


YES DEFENSE! THE GOLDEN HEAGLE!
http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?id=400548001 held Wisconsin to 167 yards rushing.

http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?id=400557475 held SIU and their all american caliber running back to 146.

[A1pigskin]

This goes to show you that we need TD's not field goals.

[aces1180]

Not sure why people are putting the blame on the coaches...We have a crap load of penalties, one which nullified a 1st down.

Not too mention some missed passes...

Things will be fine.

[FFBison]

Polasec is trying to bring his "twist" to the offense and its not meshing very well. I have news for you guys, our O has gotten progressively worse since game 1.

Man it sure appears that way. Poor execution so far today. This team is more like 2011 though. Was Brock any better than Wentz at this point? Don't really think so.

[1bizon1]

As others have mentioned, execution or play calling?

[FFBison]

Nice to hear Thunderstruck when were on the road!

[NDSUstudent]

Guess that is on Polasek is well. Should have called a pass play.

[1bizon1]

Sob sob sob sob sob sob sob sob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

[FFBison]

Nice to hear Thunderstruck when were on the road!

And then they bring the thunder. Come on guys.

[aces1180]

GD fumble...

[yopaulie]

Ever think we might be playing some decent teams. WIU battled a few Big 10 teams pretty hard. Montana has a solid defense.

Doesn't mean that we aren't making bad play calls. Can you tell me you think if we run 2 (or even 3 times if necessary) with our RBs from 2nd and goal from the 3, that we don't have 7 points on the board right now?

[aces1180]

In the words of Gus, "DO YOUR JOB!"

[G_Funky]

Can't just run the ball - need to execute through the air to loosen up their front 7...and not fumble

[NDSUstudent]

Doesn't mean that we aren't making bad play calls. Can you tell me you think if we run 2 (or even 3 times if necessary) with our RBs from 2nd a goal from the 3, that we don't have 7 points on the board right now?

We might and we might not.

That said I already stated I didn't like the 2nd down call. It is a mix of poor execution and some bad play calls.

[1bizon1]

Neither side wants to play Bizon fb today!! AArrggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[NDSUstudent]

Big INT!

Now lets get some offensive momentum going.

[G_Funky]

NDSU's game is to wear the opposing defense down - keep the offense of the field - seems like the roles are reversed right now

[A1pigskin]

nice recovery .........

[FFBison]

Now let's march...

[reformedUNDfan]

oh thank god

[onbison09]

Sorry guys I forgot to put the yard sign out. Now we'll roll.

[RRam1989]

Hand it off to Crocket 10 times in a row and see what happens.

[NDSUstudent]

Terrible throw.

[BisonBabe]

Ahh crap another int

[A1pigskin]

Good grief, seriously...............

[thundarsdaddy]

Turnover game.....get your ulcer medicine out

[FFBison]

Terrible throw...

[NDSUSR]

Hand it off to Crocket 10 times in a row and see what happens.

Exactly. They are not playing NDSU ball anymore.

[1bizon1]

I CANNOT believe he threw that damn pass. Crockett was NEVER open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[A1pigskin]

Bison D is getting a work out.

[IBleedYellow]

Run the fucsking football. Damn it!

[JMB]

By the way if you look at NDSU teams of previous years we never really pulled away until the second half. That is when the other teams defense wears down and we take over.

[aces1180]

He watched Crockett the WHOLE time...Didn't even try to check...Growing pains, but still..

[reformedUNDfan]

hahaha :hide:

[Wally]

That was brutal

[TAILG8R]

I CANNOT believe he threw that damn pass. Crockett was NEVER open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looked like he had decided he was going to crocket regardless.

[bisonmike2]

why did he throw that? ugh. it's going to be that kind of day.

[Bison 4 Life]

What the hell is going on here? A lot of foot shooting going on.

[A1pigskin]

Is it me or are the Bison playing sloppy?

[yopaulie]

By the way if you look at NDSU teams of previous years we never really pulled away until the second half. That is when the other teams defense wears down and we take over.

But we wore their D's down by consistently running in the 1st half. Do you think we are wearing down their defense at all? I don't.

[thundarsdaddy]

WIU QB has picked up our blitzes so far

[reformedUNDfan]

WIU wants it more. Much more.

[NDSUstudent]

Is it me or are the Bison playing sloppy?

Extremely sloppy

[Bison 4 Life]

But we wore their D's down by consistently running in the 1st half. Do you think we are wearing down their defense at all? I don't.

we're going to get worn down here.

[IBleedYellow]

But we wore their D's down by consistently running in the 1st half. Do you think we are wearing down their defense at all? I don't.

We're totally wearing their offensive line down with how we keep taking them out of the game....

Oh wait.

[A1pigskin]

Come on D.....

[reformedUNDfan]

we're going to get worn down here.
we are getting worn down.

[NDSUSR]

Wow, this is some sloppy shit....

[NDSUstudent]

Thank god WIU is screwing up as well.

[A1pigskin]

Talk about a turnover fest......

[bisonpride4ever]

Their starting LT has been out for some time as well


Sent using both a Speak-n-Spell and an Etch-a-Sketch

[bisonmike2]

d is getting tired. better get their shit together at the half or we are going to get embarrassed.

[A1pigskin]

Thank god WIU is screwing up as well.

No shit......

[aces1180]

Good christ...D bails us out again.

[RRam1989]

I have occasionally watched football games that were better played than this.

[A1pigskin]

d is getting tired. better get their shit together at the half or we are going to get embarrassed.

Yep, getting beat at our own game....

[RonMexico]

By the way if you look at NDSU teams of previous years we never really pulled away until the second half. That is when the other teams defense wears down and we take over.

They've been on the field for what, five mintues? Don't think that is going to wear them out much.

[reformedUNDfan]

please run the ball now. how about a nice fly sweep?

[Bison 4 Life]

Well, at least we'll keep pace in turnover margin.

[El_Chapo]

Ok. Enough of this mamby Pamby bullshit

[NDSUstudent]

Did the team get off the bus and think we were at Missouri State? This looks like our usual game when we play down there.

[Bison4peat]

I'm actually glad i'm not able to see this, sounds like a sloppy mess of a game.

[IBleedYellow]

Alright, I'm done being on BV for the day. When I put my laptop down we do well.

BYE