Why Travis Beck is special [Archive]

skolbrother

11-22-2014, 09:18 PM

Have you ever questioned his heart? Never!
Every North Dakota kid that runs out of that tunnel seems to leave it all on the field.

Travis has done so much & literally has left it all on the field.
What an absolute dude! Epitomizes Bison football!

thebootfitter

11-22-2014, 09:20 PM

Travis has done so much & literally has left it all on the field.
Literally? I think not.

But figuratively, your point is valid. The kid is a stud. Hope he recovers as quickly and fully as possible.

IBleedYellow

11-22-2014, 09:20 PM

Hoe many times last year did he go down with his shoulder popping out of place for him to only put it back in and then play the next down?! This kid gave so much heart. He will be missed and was a great Bison.

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westnodak93bison

11-22-2014, 09:21 PM

Could not agree more. Dude has guts, played with fire and WAY more athletic than most realize. Didn't coach K say he has a 38" vertical?

IzzyFlexion

11-22-2014, 09:29 PM

Travis Beck.
Small town North Dakota kid that became one of the most electrifying linebackers in Bison history.
Quite a run young man. Your sideline guidance will be critical for the young LBs going into the postseason. Much respect!

http://sayanythingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/travisbeck-e1370898540644.png

Bison4peat

11-22-2014, 09:33 PM

Great player, great football career. Thank You Travis Beck!

BisonTeacher

11-22-2014, 09:38 PM

Pop his shoulder back in...then head back out for the next play. Thanks for everything you've given to the program Superman!

1998braves64

11-22-2014, 09:38 PM

Gets a standing o coming out of locker room.
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Jay

11-22-2014, 09:42 PM

My favorite player in NDSU history. Much respect Travis. Hall of Famer. Thank you.

LITTLEGUYSINGREEN

11-23-2014, 12:07 AM

BadlandsBison

11-23-2014, 12:15 AM

Thank you Travis! You're a beast amongst hockey players :)

Bison Loaf

11-23-2014, 12:44 AM

I don't know what to say. And maybe that is fitting.

I mean, how does one truly describe Travis Beck and what he has meant to this program. Here is a small-town North Dakota kid that, for whatever reason you can care to mention (and there are MANY reasons), they all seem to pale in comparison when you pare it all away to this basic truth - "he fit Bison Football, and all that Bison Football stands for, TO A TEE". Could there be a better legacy than that.

Thanks for everything Travis! It's "next man up". I'm sure YOU wouldn't see it any other way.

Mr Meaty

11-23-2014, 12:57 AM

Thank you Travis tough way to go out, coach of the other kids and let's win our fourth title in arow baby

bloodmakesthegrassgrow

11-23-2014, 01:01 AM

One of his many assets was his speed. A few years ago (I guess 3 years ago) in the Dome against SD State, in a crucial situation, SD State was going for a 1st down on 3rd and six or so. The QB kept the ball and tried to run the left side. Looked like he was going to make it fairly easily, but Beck just ate him up with his speed, stopped the play on the sideline a yard or two short of the first down.

westnodak93bison

11-23-2014, 01:31 AM

Tough as nails. Smarts and speed kills. The only recruit that reminds me of Beck is Brinkman from IA.

td577

11-23-2014, 01:44 AM

One of my favorite Bison of all time. Great instincts, all guts.

kbswish22

11-23-2014, 01:51 AM

My favorite Bison ever. Best linebacker in the country at this level and never even got the recognition of making an all conference team. So versatile. Wr screens simply don't work against Ndsu because 52 blows them all up. Wish him a speedy recovery.

thebigund

11-23-2014, 02:32 AM

My stomach dropped when I heard about his injury. He's a great kid and the main reason I try to watch ndsu when they're on TV. It will be a lot easier to cheer against ndsu without him playing but he deserves a better way to end his brilliant underrated career. It's a damn shame.

HoopsBison

11-23-2014, 02:36 AM

Feel bad for Travis, reminded me a lot of Grant's situation last year, damn shame that he has to end his career like that. Just a total boss on the football field!

1998braves64

11-23-2014, 02:42 AM

Maybe klieman will find a way to get Beck on the field for the four peat in a boot similar to Grant did last year.
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Christopher Moen

11-23-2014, 04:23 AM

Kid has great instincts, plays without fear and attacks the offense 100%. Pretty much the prototype of a player that NDSU wants on defense.

I concur with 1998braves64 above, would like to see him on the field in the playoffs, and hopefully, the National Championship game like Grant did last year, even if it is just for a play. He earned his right to end his career better.

thebigund

11-23-2014, 05:19 AM

I'm not sure some of you understand the difference between a ruptured Achilles and a torn acl.....

North Side

11-23-2014, 05:23 AM

2012 FCS Championship MVP
ND Kids
On the field it is really hard not to love what he has done

bisonfanette

11-23-2014, 05:31 AM

Travis Beck.
Small town North Dakota kid that became one of the most electrifying linebackers in Bison history.
Quite a run young man. Your sideline guidance will be critical for the young LBs going into the postseason. Much respect!
http://sayanythingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/travisbeck-e1370898540644.png

Very Nice!

Flow 2-3-4-5

11-23-2014, 05:37 AM

I'm not sure some of you understand the difference between a ruptured Achilles and a torn acl.....

Exactly. With a ruptured Achilles he will have surgery relatively quickly - probably early next week. Grant was able to get the swelling down, rehab for several weeks and play with a custom brace. He then got his knee reconstruction post season. No way they any surgeon or athletic trainer in their right mind allows him to risk damaging the repair for even one play.

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Christopher Moen

11-23-2014, 06:22 AM

I'm not sure some of you understand the difference between a ruptured Achilles and a torn acl.....

There's a reason why I said, "even if it is is just for a play." Something that can be done when the game is wrapped up and he doesn't have to do anything. After that, then he can walk off the field to a crowd applause like the Seniors did last year during the Championship Game.

SomeBeach

11-23-2014, 06:46 AM

Thank you, Travis. I was a privilege to watch you play. You brought an intensity to the game each week that helped us reach the level we currently enjoy. Best wishes for the future.

Bison_Pride

11-23-2014, 10:06 AM

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bisonpride4ever

11-23-2014, 10:25 AM

http://youtu.be/Gi2A5apBHC8

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GFBison

11-23-2014, 04:36 PM

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A1pigskin

11-23-2014, 05:00 PM

Thank you Travis for the memories that Bison fans will talk about forever.

1998braves64

11-23-2014, 08:53 PM

I'm not sure some of you understand the difference between a ruptured Achilles and a torn acl.....

My point was more that yes Grant played a play or two last year in somewhat meaningful situations, but when he went out there with all the seniors in the 4th quarter he didn't even play a play. Bohl called a timeout before the Towson snapped the ball to let all the seniors come off the field to an ovation.

I know he'll never play a down of football again for NDSU.

Bisonator98

11-23-2014, 08:58 PM

Thanks for the memories Travis! All the best in your recovery!

tjamz

11-23-2014, 09:53 PM

Travis was/is a source of pride for all the nay-sayers that said if NDSU goes D1 small town ND kids will never play again for the Bison.... not only did he play, he was the MVP of the first FCS championship and a MAJOR contributor in every game he's ever played in. Sad to see him sidelined, but much like GO I think he can lead from the sideline just as well as the field. Kid is a stud. Period.

75NOVA

11-23-2014, 11:12 PM

I had good fortune to meet Travis the summer after the first natty, I was impressed with the kid. Over the last few years also got to know his dad. I feel bad for the Becks. Good luck Travis! Next man up!!

Bison56

11-24-2014, 02:33 PM

All I have to say is if you didn't like watching Beck you don't like football. The man gave 100% all the time.

Bison03

11-24-2014, 02:56 PM

Travis Beck represents everything that is North Dakota tough and Bison football. Most of us wouldn't get out of bed with the injuries that he played with. Just like Olson last year, his sideline leadership will be huge for the playoffs.

tojo70

11-24-2014, 03:38 PM

Travis,
Grab a clipboard. Get your head in coaching mode. You're career is not done. The Herd still needs you!

dgoergs

11-24-2014, 06:44 PM

Wish I could find this clip from Stir Crazy... one scene exemplifies Beck's style of play: "I've only got one speed...balls out"

MAKBison

11-24-2014, 07:08 PM

He had the IT factor and was tough as they come

Honeybooboo

11-24-2014, 07:12 PM

Man....just sucks for him that Interception and run back in the 2011 championship still is the best moment imo of all the championship games

Thanks for the memories

CaBisonFan

11-24-2014, 07:17 PM

Man....just sucks for him that Interception and run back in the 2011 championship still is the best moment imo of all the championship games

Thanks for the memories...agreed...

Mayville Bison

11-24-2014, 07:31 PM

Man....just sucks for him that Interception and run back in the 2011 championship still is the best moment imo of all the championship games

Thanks for the memories

Followed closely by the fake punt

Speedy recovery TB

Bison Loaf

11-24-2014, 07:36 PM

The Bison, and the Defense in particular, are going to be jacked up to march through these playoffs for their fallen comrade.....just like for Grant Olson last year.

This defense wants to prove (once again) that they are the best AND THE DEEPEST in the country, and that no one person is ever more valuable than the team. While this all sucks for Travis, of course, the cool thing is that he is the absolute epitome of TEAM defense. Case in point, the kid's been an absolute stud for 4 straight years and still hasn't been recognized with an all-conference nod (did get honorable mention in 2012, however)!

Bottom line, history is about to be made in these playoffs. And Beck's amazing contributions to this historic run can never be taken away and will never be forgotten.

FFBison

11-24-2014, 07:59 PM

Followed closely by the fake punt

Speedy recovery TB

That was indeed a big play as well, but nothing IMHO comes close to Beck's interception. We were waiting for that one big play to happen and boom, there it was. Crowd was hopping like mad in the seats! One of the most exciting plays I've witnessed, considering what was at stake.

runtheoption

11-24-2014, 08:17 PM

Has a clear diagnosis come out for Travis, or are we still going off what Coach K. said in the post-game presser?

Honeybooboo

11-24-2014, 08:21 PM

Has a clear diagnosis come out for Travis, or are we still going off what Coach K. said in the post-game presser?

Blown achillies, surgery, out for career at ndsu

EC8CH

11-24-2014, 08:35 PM

I'm still not totally convinced Travis Beck doesn't possess Wolverine type superpowers. I mean the evidence for it is pretty strong in my opinion.

StL Bison Fan

11-24-2014, 08:40 PM

I'm still not totally convinced Travis Beck doesn't possess Wolverine type superpowers. I mean the evidence for it is pretty strong in my opinion.

Rumor is, he is doing his own surgery.
See: http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?31602-Travis-Beck-s-Toughness&highlight=Travis+Beck

He is my favorite player. I will miss him on the field but he will do his part for his team.

EC8CH

11-24-2014, 09:25 PM

For a player who has shown such unbelievable toughness, it is a rather poetic turn of circumstance that an injury to his achilles is what finally ends his career.

If Homer were to write a story about the Bison, Travis Beck is Achilles. Of this there is no doubt.

GFBison

11-25-2014, 01:01 AM

Bisonwinagn

11-25-2014, 01:09 AM

Beck being out is much more significant than losing Olson last year. His ability to cover anybody one on one will be hard to replace.

FFBison

11-25-2014, 01:26 AM

Beck being out is much more significant than losing Olson last year. His ability to cover anybody one on one will be hard to replace.

And we had more time to prepare for the playoff grind. We're fortunate to have this bye week to heal, but also to prep the backups for their expanded roles.

17>1

11-25-2014, 01:57 AM

That was indeed a big play as well, but nothing IMHO comes close to Beck's interception. We were waiting for that one big play to happen and boom, there it was. Crowd was hopping like mad in the seats! One of the most exciting plays I've witnessed, considering what was at stake.

The "one big play" we were waiting for in my opinion was the fake punt. Next play DJ takes it to the house and we have the lead IIRC. Travis' pick was with little time left and as he was running that thing back, the entire stadium and all of Bison nation knew we were going to be National Champions. That's why we were hopping like mad in our seats. Great play by a great player. Too bad to see it end like this for him, but I think our D continues to do what it's had to do in the past before. Next man up!!!

CAS4127

11-25-2014, 02:28 AM

My thoughts: Losing TB is a big loss. His speed, instincts, will-to-win cannot be replaced. When opposing coaches say they need to "play fast" we should think Travis Beck! He. Played. Fast! Big loss!

Will our D be ok? Sure! But not Travis Beck like.

From a former OLB, Major, major respect. Travis Beck was and is a better OLB than me, and a first ballot HOF player if I have any say!

Thank you Travis! Fucking awesome!!

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unbison

11-25-2014, 02:36 AM

Kid has been chuck Norris like

BYZEN

11-25-2014, 03:30 AM

Kid has been chuck Norris like

Chuck Norris has a Travis Beck poster on his wall

CAS4127

11-25-2014, 03:34 AM

Chuck Norris has a Travis Beck poster on his wall

Lol!! Perfect!!

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TransAmBison

11-25-2014, 11:35 AM

Kid has been chuck Norris like

Chuck Norris has a Travis Beck poster on his wallThese two posts nail it. Thanks Beck!

FFBison

11-25-2014, 10:37 PM

Chuck Norris has a Travis Beck poster on his wall

Nice call...this is great!!!

westnodak93bison

11-25-2014, 11:18 PM

Yeah its a big loss. Talking about tough. Chuck Norris couldn't hold TB's jock strap! Time for him to pass the torch.

td577

11-26-2014, 02:02 AM

I've already said before TB is my favorite Bison of all time. Even with that in mind, it is next man up. Like it wasn't difficult enough before coming up with ways to attack the defense, now teams have little clue what we will do with 2/3rds of the LB corp looking different.

We have so many versatile guys. I think for a few game stretch, even someone like Heagle could move into a LB slot, if he had to and still have some wood laying around for the safety position. I want Beck in there, but DeLuca just sounds like a name ready to hurt someone. If these guys don't step up, they'll wish Chuck Norris was in the sideline and not TB. It is nice having a team more scared of the sideline than the opponent.

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17>1

11-26-2014, 02:20 AM

I think the D continues to do what it does because that's how our defense is designed. Besides Kyle having a Buchanan type season this year, it seems we have a lot of talent and individuals that make up a great defense every year, and they work so well together and trust the system. Everyone understands their role and I don't think they're expected to stand out amongst the other 10 guys on the defense. I understand along with everyone else that Travis is irreplacable, but I still don't think we see a substantial dropoff. On a side note and I'm not trying to drift, but the reason it bugs me when people pick on Esley so much, is that he does his job within the system of our defense. I don't think the expectations from the staff are for him to lead the team in tackles, make int's, etc. His job is to make a tackle when it's his job to make a tackle.

CAS4127

11-26-2014, 02:29 AM

You are correct on ET. The good thing is we have players who make tackles when it's not their job, like KE, CL, CH, CD and TB before losing him.

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Ndsu84

11-26-2014, 04:01 AM

Esley is a quarterback playing linebacker, but he's doing awfully well at it.

skolbrother

11-28-2014, 05:14 PM

Chuck Norris has a Travis Beck poster on his wall

Perfect!!!

StL Bison Fan

01-30-2015, 09:13 PM

This is a Coach Entz retweet. I like it...

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Ndsu84

01-31-2015, 04:02 AM

I'd like to go back and re watch games just to focus on Beck, we really missed watching him.

It'd be pretty sweet to have a highlight reel for each of the seniors. Maybe they already do that?? But I'd love to watch 4 years of Travis Beck highlighted into 5 minutes. They could start with a player intro, a bit of high school video and follow up with their Bison all star plays. Mix in a bit of gameday etc...and they'd have something pretty awesome!

I'd like to see more highlights, hot seat, video intro, on every player. The more the fans get to know the players and/or connect with them, the more avid the fans will be.

ndsubison1

01-31-2015, 04:56 AM

I always knew he was a good player, but unfortunately I didnt truly appreciate his game and how much he impacted the defense until he was out of the lineup :( so much speed, cleaned a lot of things up, and great tackler. He will be missed. Hopefully we have another similar LB step in for him.

A1pigskin

02-01-2015, 12:09 AM

Hammerhead

02-02-2015, 03:01 AM

To borrow a line from a commercial during the Superbowl with Muhammad Ali quotes -- Travis Beck is so tough, he makes medicine sick.

Bison'01

02-02-2015, 03:18 AM

Amen! Beck is a HOFamer!

El_Chapo

07-14-2021, 08:09 PM

https://www.facebook.com/100058057391998/posts/242752567669988/

I will share this T Beck clip everytime I see it

dude was 1 of the best if not best LB's in NDSU history

ByeSonBusiness

07-14-2021, 08:17 PM

https://www.facebook.com/100058057391998/posts/242752567669988/

I will share this T Beck clip everytime I see it

dude was 1 of the best if not best LB's in NDSU history

No clip of him on the field will ever top the squad car footage. Absolute legend.

El_Chapo

07-14-2021, 09:29 PM

anyone still in contact with him?

I used to talk to him daily on twitter b4 we both got banned on there.

Dude was on the farm & had a baby.was last I heard. hope he's doing well

WeAreThePride

07-15-2021, 02:16 AM

Bet he doesn’t dance on tik tok.

southcliffbison

07-15-2021, 02:53 AM

No clip of him on the field will ever top the squad car footage. Absolute legend.

Did you really have to bring that up? We're here sort of acknowledging a Bison LB legend and you have to bring that crap up. He beat the hell out of a dipshit that was 75 lbs. heavier and 6 inches taller than he was, and who was asking for it, and who was giving him shit in a bar. Good for him !! Go back to playing with your dolls.

Rock

07-15-2021, 03:20 AM

Did you really have to bring that up? We're here sort of acknowledging a Bison LB legend and you have to bring that crap up. He beat the hell out of a dipshit that was 75 lbs. heavier and 6 inches taller than he was, and who was asking for it, and who was giving him shit in a bar. Good for him !! Go back to playing with your dolls.

Yeah- i read it and smiled thinking it was a positive. But i know a couple bison greats who enjoyed their fair share of bar scraps.

Its nice to have them around because... well you guys probably have a feel for my personality by now.

ByeSonBusiness

07-16-2021, 02:26 PM

Did you really have to bring that up? We're here sort of acknowledging a Bison LB legend and you have to bring that crap up. He beat the hell out of a dipshit that was 75 lbs. heavier and 6 inches taller than he was, and who was asking for it, and who was giving him shit in a bar. Good for him !! Go back to playing with your dolls.

Holy shit you are not a smart person lol.

Yeah- i read it and smiled thinking it was a positive.

It was absolutely a positive.

thebigund

07-17-2021, 03:30 AM

Holy shit you are not a smart person lol.

It was absolutely a positive.

Beck was already a legend before this. Then he took it to another level. Guys just a savage.

scottietohottie

07-17-2021, 01:58 PM

Beck was already a legend before this. Then he took it to another level. Guys just a savage.

He showed up at a wake during a pandemic last winter and drank all freaking night!

GreenfieldBison

07-17-2021, 06:26 PM

He showed up at a wake during a pandemic last winter and drank all freaking night!

Is that a special skill? Cuz I did that too. Well, except for the wake part.

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StL Bison Fan

07-17-2021, 07:31 PM

Yeah- i read it and smiled thinking it was a positive. But i know a couple bison greats who enjoyed their fair share of bar scraps.

Its nice to have them around because... well you guys probably have a feel for my personality by now.

The parent in me says this incident was bad. The St Louis in me, not so much
I do remember that Bohl said LBs were the guys who could clear out a bar.

td577

07-17-2021, 09:22 PM

He showed up at a wake during a pandemic last winter and drank all freaking night!That's a tradition for a lot of families.

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td577

07-17-2021, 09:27 PM

TB has always been one of my favorite young men to play football at NDSU. If his body could have held up to his mentality, I do think he could of made a nice career being a special teams player in the NFL and the occasional back up at LBer. He was ruthless on the field.

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