Vraa update?

[cbline]

Sorry if this is in another thread, but I have not seen it. Any news on Zach Vraa's injury and the possibility of playing this weekend? Thanks.

[BisonNation11]

Sorry no real info, but I'm guessing they will continue to say they are hoping he is available but they won't know until game time. In all reality, they probably have a good idea and I'm betting he'll want to see the field even if he's not 100%.

[MN_BISON]

Sorry if this is in another thread, but I have not seen it. Any news on Zach Vraa's injury and the possibility of playing this weekend? Thanks.

From Kolpack:


Jeff Kolpack‏@FGOSPORTSWRITER (https://twitter.com/FGOSPORTSWRITER)

Zach Vraa is listed as "or" with RJ Urzendowski at WR on Bison depth chart. Suppose that means he's still questionable.

[natstar1]

what about Woods?

[bri-dog]

Also, is LeCompte healed well enough to do kickoffs?

[coloradobison]

Klieman: Don't know yet on Vraa. Hasn't practiced. "Really questionable"

https://twitter.com/bisonmag/status/552163082814779393

[Herd12]

what about Woods?

Woods is listed as a starter and considering he is OK after that injury I'm guessing it was a stinger and he is good to go after this much time off.

[GOBISON123]

Dont know why some WRs wont wear a helmet with visor especially when catching a pass facing the sun

[coloradobison]

Dont know why some WRs wont wear a helmet with visor especially when catching a pass facing the sun


umm...what???

[StL Bison Fan]

Dont know why some WRs wont wear a helmet with visor especially when catching a pass facing the sun

Huh? .

[BisonNation11]

Huh? .

Hey, clean out your PM's. Got a message for ya

[StL Bison Fan]

Hey, clean out your PM's. Got a message for ya

Cleaned out. Weren't many.

[MrSnuffleupagus]

Dont know why some WRs wont wear a helmet with visor especially when catching a pass facing the sun

I agree. I mean the oxygen supply in the EMU's will last for like 6-8.5 hours. So that's plenty of time for a football game.

Wait, what are we talking about?

[Siouxfallsbison]

Woods is listed as a starter and considering he is OK after that injury I'm guessing it was a stinger and he is good to go after this much time off.

Woods is 2nd on depth chart. Not a starter.

[bri-dog]

Dont know why some WRs wont wear a helmet with visor especially when catching a pass facing the sun

If you're talking about tinted visor, I was under the impression that they're illegal except possibly certain eye problems. I'm usually wrong, though. :)

[GOBISON123]

If you're talking about tinted visor, I was under the impression that they're illegal except possibly certain eye problems. I'm usually wrong, though. :)

One of our WR dropped a pass last year in the Championship game and the reason given was that he was facing the sun. I am wondering why not wear a anti-glare sun visors.

[bisonboone11]

Dont know why some WRs wont wear a helmet with visor especially when catching a pass facing the sun
I was under the impression that Vraa had a hamstring injury, not an injury to his eyes due to the lack of using a tinted visor?

[EC8CH]

If you're talking about tinted visor, I was under the impression that they're illegal except possibly certain eye problems. I'm usually wrong, though. :)

I believe this is true. During the FCS kickoff game between EWU and SHSU, Adam's was wearing a tinted visor and was pulled out for a few plays to remove it after it was brought to the officials attention.

[Bison 4 Life]

According to NCAA rule 1 section 4 article 6: Optional Equipment

Eye shields. Eye shields must be clear, not tinted, and made from molded or rigid material. Eyeglasses and goggles also must be clear and not tinted. No medical exceptions are allowed.

http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/FR14.pdf

[NDSUSR]

NCAA FOOTBALL RULE 1-4-5 (SEE 1-4-5-s)

Illegal Equipment

ARTICLE 5. No player wearing illegal equipment shall be permitted to play. Any question as to the legality of a player’s equipment shall be decided by the umpire. Illegal equipment includes the following:
...
s. Eye shields that are not clear or made from molded or rigid material. Note: No player wearing illegal equipment shall be permitted to play. If illegal equipment is discovered by an official, the team shall be charged a team timeout.

[GOBISON123]

According to NCAA rule 1 section 4 article 6: Optional Equipment

Eye shields. Eye shields must be clear, not tinted, and made from molded or rigid material. Eyeglasses and goggles also must be clear and not tinted. No medical exceptions are allowed.

http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/FR14.pdf


I believe this is true. During the FCS kickoff game between EWU and SHSU, Adam's was wearing a tinted visor and was pulled out for a few plays to remove it after it was brought to the officials attention.

Cool...:facepalm2:

[MrSnuffleupagus]

NCAA FOOTBALL RULE 1-4-5 (SEE 1-4-5-s)

Illegal Equipment

ARTICLE 5. No player wearing illegal equipment shall be permitted to play. Any question as to the legality of a player’s equipment shall be decided by the umpire. Illegal equipment includes the following:
...
s. Eye shields that are not clear or made from molded or rigid material. Note: No player wearing illegal equipment shall be permitted to play. If illegal equipment is discovered by an official, the team shall be charged a team timeout.

So Uranium filled glass visors are banned?

[coloradobison]

back on topic - Coach K says on FCS call that Vraa is running around but hasn't practiced yet.

[Bisonwinagn]

I was under the impression that Vraa had a hamstring injury, not an injury to his eyes due to the lack of using a tinted visor?

no I think he hurt his cornea after looking at all the Pom Pom's. Should of had a visor.

[bisonmike2]

This is CK setting up the redbirds nicely. Rope-a-dope. Make them think Vraa is a game time decision and then bam!. First offensive play of the game is Vraa over the top for a bomb!

[Herd12]

This is CK setting up the redbirds nicely. Rope-a-dope. Make them think Vraa is a game time decision and then bam!. First offensive play of the game is Vraa over the top for a bomb!

This is not as far off as you might think. There is no great advantage to playing it coy with Vraa but one does exist. The Redbird defense does have to prepare itself differently if 82 can go. If they are preparing as though he will be a part of the festivities and he is not, then they "wasted" that preparation time. If their defensive gameplan is to disregard that position as someone who cannot get open aganst 1 on 1 and Vraa is 90% of his normal self then there will be a mismatch all day long. Belichick does this kind of crap all the time.

[17>1]

If Zach is able to dress and run around a bit, I like that it creates an issue for their defensive gameplan. Maybe he'll be good enough to go out there and make a single catch that will be huge and change the game? I certainly don't expect him to be 100%, but like Herd mentioned, even a 90% Vraa is a pretty good wide receiver.

[Mr. Burgundy]

so there are actually people that think he won't play?

[runtheoption]

so there are actually people that think he won't play?I don't think he won't play.

[Bison 4 Life]

I don't think he won't play.

I think he likely won't not play.

[cbline]

I think he likely won't not play.

I will perhaps very likely think that Vraa will not won't play. Man, this is starting to sound like the "Recommendations" section of the un_ logo committee's report!

[17>1]

so there are actually people that think he won't play?

Would this thread exist if there was no doubt he would play?

[bisonpride4ever]

Man, this is starting to sound like the "Recommendations" section of the un_ logo committee's report!

I didn't not see what you did there.


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

[MAKBison]

This is not as far off as you might think. There is no great advantage to playing it coy with Vraa but one does exist. The Redbird defense does have to prepare itself differently if 82 can go. If they are preparing as though he will be a part of the festivities and he is not, then they "wasted" that preparation time. If their defensive gameplan is to disregard that position as someone who cannot get open aganst 1 on 1 and Vraa is 90% of his normal self then there will be a mismatch all day long. Belichick does this kind of crap all the time.

difference is in the NFL is against the rules in College its not

[Christopher Moen]

https://twitter.com/VraaMoney/status/552907873659789312

[Herd12]

Saw that tweet too. Not exactly clarifying.

[coloradobison]

Izzo just posted video of Vraa on the stationary bike... also quite clarifying...

[BisonTeacher]

***Shameless Pun Alert***

It would be Vraawesome if he played.

:biggrin:

[pucknut9]

***Shameless Pun Alert***

It would be Vraawesome if he played.

:biggrin:
Well played. :biggrin:

[Green1]

***Shameless Pun Alert***

It would be Vraawesome if he played.

:biggrin:


That was Vraawful.

[Bisonator98]

He'll be playing.

[pucknut9]

Zach Vraa is now probable.

[Kujava23]

The REAL QUESTION is not if he will or won't play----cause he will

It's whether he can make plays and be effective?

I would guess he has tested it in practice and the coaches have a good idea what to expect from him.

He certainly brings the deep ball threat to our offense that otherwise isn't as dangerous

[cbline]

The REAL QUESTION is not if he will or won't play----cause he will

It's whether he can make plays and be effective?

I would guess he has tested it in practice and the coaches have a good idea what to expect from him.

He certainly brings the deep ball threat to our offense that otherwise isn't as dangerous

And he now demands the attention from the ISU defense. If the Redbirds are smart, I would guess that they already planned for this contingency.

[NDSUSR]

http://instagram.com/p/xmXoJtn-Y7/

[Bisonwinagn]

Vraa expects to play.

http://www.inforum.com/sports/bison/3651348-bison-receiver-vraa-expects-return-fcs-title-game

[A1pigskin]

If he plays I hope he has a whale of a game.

[HerdBoy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgaj4R2lbOk#t=42

Zach feels he will be 100% at game time.

[CyPanth]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgaj4R2lbOk#t=42

Zach feels he will be 100% at game time.


Whether he plays at 100% or not at all, it was brilliant to "leak" information about his improvement as the week has gone on. Now Illinois State must prepare for all possibilities. It would have been impossible to hide him once he started working out and practicing.

[BisonNation11]

Some idiot over at the Redbird site thinks Vraa playing is a good thing for ISU...

[pucknut9]

Some idiot over at the Redbird site thinks Vraa playing is a good thing for ISU...

Got idiot right.

[Bison4peat]

82 has got this. He looks like a go in warm ups.

[Bisonguy]

Can't see how having NDSU's best deep threat back against ISU's weakest link (secondary) could help? :facepalm:

[A1pigskin]

Good job to Vraa today....

[A1pigskin]

I hope Vraa decides to come back for another year.

[KyleK]

Coach Polasek just tweeted

We got a commitment today, 5 star. Already understands what we are doing on offense. Zach Vraa is coming back for another year

[HerdBoy]

Hell yeah!

[1998braves64]

Sweet, don't know who could turn down the opportunity of 5 championship rings!!
Sent from Win8 phone on a bullet train from Hillsboro.

[Hammersmith]

Sweet, don't know who could turn down the opportunity of 5 championship rings!!
Sent from Win8 phone on a bullet train from Hillsboro.

FIVE CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS!
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
two turtledoves
and a partridge in a pear tree




I really went for it there, didn't I?

[No_Skill]

FIVE CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS!
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
two turtledoves
and a partridge in a pear tree




I really went for it there, didn't I?

This has promise for some signs during next year's playoff run.

[Lke_no_dukes]

[QUOTE=Hammersmith;971835]FIVE CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS!
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
two turtledoves
and a partridge in a pear tree




It's the font size that makes this so damn funny! Haha

[1998braves64]

This has promise for some signs during next year's playoff run.

It will have to be "13" days of christmas though somehow to match our march for #13!

[A1pigskin]

Coach Polasek just tweeted

We got a commitment today, 5 star. Already understands what we are doing on offense. Zach Vraa is coming back for another year

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NDSUSR]

Jay Bartley ‏@Jaybartley34 (https://twitter.com/Jaybartley34) 16m16 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/Jaybartley34/status/554469866934005760) Id stay in school longer if I was Vraa too. Every girl at Buffalo Wild Wings wears his jersey. He's a legend. #82 @VraaMoney (https://twitter.com/VraaMoney) #ndsu (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ndsu?src=hash)

[DCinOK]

Great news...sure didn't think his hamstring was 100% yesterday. When he caught that long pass on the sideline and turned to run, just looked like he was running in deep sand. Didn't have the usual burst we see from him.

[BisonHorns]

I knew he would be back. Too many records left unbroken.