2-14 bring your valentine to the SDSU game

[StL Bison Fan]

Want to impress your someone special? Be there early and get a Free Nate Wolters tee shirt. Sure to impress:

From E Mail

1st Place is on the line Saturday when the Jackrabbit Men host NDSU inside Frost Arena. Tip is set for 4pm with the first 2500 fans receiving a FREE Nate Wolters jersey t-shirt sponsored by First Bank and Trust. Wrestling will follow the Men’s Basketball game. Coach Bono and the Jacks will square off with nationally ranked Stanford 30 minutes after the conclusion of the basketball game. $1 Hot Dogs and Soda will be available during the break between the two events.



Join us tonight at Cubby’s in Downtown Brookings for an extended version of the Coaches Show. Hear from 6 Jackrabbit Head Coaches from 5:30-7:30pm. The Basketball version of the show will air as normal on the Jackrabbit Sports Network from 6-7pm.



Tickets are still available for Saturday’s Hustle and Tussle and can be purchased for just $20 by visiting JackrabbitTickets.com or calling 866-GOJACKS.

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[Tatanka]

Whoa. Nate Wolters is in jail? Or do they mean they're celebrating that he's currently unencumbered by things like contracts and stuff? I'm so confused.
Sent from somewhere on teh intarwebs

[Bison bison]

Want to impress your someone special? Be there early and get a Free Nate Wolters tee shirt. Sure to impress:

From E Mail

1st Place is on the line Saturday when the Jackrabbit Men host NDSU inside Frost Arena. Tip is set for 4pm with the first 2500 fans receiving a FREE Nate Wolters jersey t-shirt sponsored by First Bank and Trust. Wrestling will follow the Men’s Basketball game. Coach Bono and the Jacks will square off with nationally ranked Stanford 30 minutes after the conclusion of the basketball game. $1 Hot Dogs and Soda will be available during the break between the two events.



Join us tonight at Cubby’s in Downtown Brookings for an extended version of the Coaches Show. Hear from 6 Jackrabbit Head Coaches from 5:30-7:30pm. The Basketball version of the show will air as normal on the Jackrabbit Sports Network from 6-7pm.



Tickets are still available for Saturday’s Hustle and Tussle and can be purchased for just $20 by visiting JackrabbitTickets.com or calling 866-GOJACKS.

© 2015 NeuLion. All rights reserved. To no longer receive these messages, please unsubscribe.

NeuLion
800 Central Park Drive, Sanford, FL 32771, 407-936-0800

I'm both interested and frightened about what this is about.

[westnodak93bison]

Serious question. Are tickets hard to get?

[Bison bison]

Whoa. Nate Wolters is in jail? Or do they mean they're celebrating that he's currently unencumbered by things like contracts and stuff? I'm so confused.
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I heard he's being held in a Gainesville jail.

Oh, wait. Wrong Jackrabbit.

[Tatanka]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW0AmeXp5_M

[HandoEX]

Can't wait! The Bison have owned Frost and this is a big one! So excited to get a free Wolters shirt!!!!!!!

[NDSUFan_Sav]

Can't wait! The Bison have owned Frost and this is a big one! So excited to get a free Wolters shirt!!!!!!!


Whoa. Nate Wolters is in jail? Or do they mean they're celebrating that he's currently unencumbered by things like contracts and stuff? I'm so confused.
Sent from somewhere on teh intarwebs
Naters gonna nate, Hooooooold It

[BlueBisonRock]

Remember, they have robust fan support! Hopefully, they take care of their dates.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk298/rjehni/Jacksdaily-morning-awesomeness-35-photos-253_zps85057e14.jpg

[Tatanka]

Remember, they have robust fan support! Hopefully, they take care of their dates.
http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/1/c19ec1cd966a09aea711b4b1031478f4ef0a5105/xl/pig.jpg


Fixed your post.

[KSBisonFan]

Serious question. Are tickets hard to get?

My sister was able to get some yesterday from the SDSU website.

[TransAmBison]

My sister was able to get some yesterday from the SDSU website.Izzy? Why do you ask? We just lost him.

[HoopsBison]

Not only are they giving out Nate Wolter's Free Agent jerseys to the first 2500 but it sounds like the wonder boy himself might be in attendance on Saturday. Pretty nice of him to take time out of his busy schedule with the NBA to watch a game in Brookings.

[Tatanka]

Not only are they giving out Nate Wolter's Free Agent jerseys to the first 2500 but it sounds like the wonder boy himself might be in attendance on Saturday. Pretty nice of him to take time out of his busy schedule with the NBA to watch a game in Brookings.


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[unbison]

Pretty petty there fellas

[Tatanka]

Pretty petty there fellas

Yeah, I suppose.

[HandoEX]

5468
Pretty petty there fellas
I'll show ya petty!!!

[HoopsBison]

5468
I'll show ya petty!!!
Oh damn, those are pretty slick jerseys. I will def be there early to get mine.

[StL Bison Fan]

I am thinking of going but the weather is nasty. Do they have heat in the BB arena.
Just askin cause I go to football games and was wondering...

[mango]

I am thinking of going but the weather is nasty. Do they have heat in the BB arena.
Just askin cause I go to football games and was wondering...

You are comparing a football game outside with a basketball game inside? Alright...

I really hope you are being sarcastic

[StL Bison Fan]

You are comparing a football game outside with a basketball game inside? Alright...

I really hope you are being sarcastic

Did I really need purple? Now if I asked if there was a pig raffle there would be no purple.

[mango]

Did I really need purple? Now if I asked if there was a pig raffle there would be no purple.

Never know with some Bison fans

[StL Bison Fan]

Never know with some Bison fans

True. .

[BYZEN]

I am thinking of going but the weather is nasty. Do they have heat in the BB arena.
Just askin cause I go to football games and was wondering...


Just don't drink too much before the game. ...
Remember those football games? :biggrin:

[Tatanka]

Will the SDDOT see fit to keep the highway in drivable condition? Should we bring pillows? No purple.


Sent from somewhere on teh intarwebs.

[bruinbison]

Showdown in Brookings: NDSU at SDSU
Matt Zimmer's Blog
Matt Zimmer, mzimmer@argusleader.com




Offensively, the Jacks have been very balanced. Parks is their leading scorer at 14.4 a game, followed by Cody Larson (14.0, 7.0 rebounds), George Marshall (12.8), Jake Bittle (9.8) and Reed Tellinghuisen (8.5). The Jacks are the second-highest scoring team in the league at 72.9 a game, and NDSU's defense will test them. They allow just 62 points per game, fewest in the league (SDSU is 2nd in scoring defense at 64 a game).


http://www.argusleader.com/story/mattzimmer/2015/02/13/showdown-in-brookings-sdsu-hosts-bison/23339987/



• SDSU is 5-0 this season when Cody Larson fouls out of the game and 1-4 when he posts a double-double


The Jacks have won 9 of their last 10 games, with the only loss at Ft Wayne



Jacks and Bison Clash on Nate Wolters Day

Jackrabbit Legend Nate Wolters Returns to Frost Arena on Saturday


http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64545&SPID=7143&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=209889302&DB_OEM_ID=15000

I see George Marshall is still shooting just 40% from the field for the season. And 38% from 3 pt range.
Will NDSU keep him outside? But he has improved to 43% in conference play, 41% on 3FG%.
If Kory Brown is unable to go tomorrow against SDSU, as good as Brown is on D, that will benefit Marshall.
Tellinghuisen is SDSU's best 3 pt shooter, at 42% (48% Summit), followed by Jake Bittle - 42%.
6' 9" FR Ian Theissen (Osseo MN), whom NDSU also recruited, is averaging 8 minutes/game, with 2.4 ppg & 1.6 rpg.

[MNLonghorn10]

Ok haha @the Cody Larson factoid. He's so bad

[westnodak93bison]

Line is jacks by 7.5. Screw the rabbits. Bison need to go in there and take it to them.

[StL Bison Fan]

Jacks and Bison Clash on Nate Wolters Day

Jackrabbit Legend Nate Wolters Returns to Frost Arena on Saturday


What! This is Nate Wolters day.? He gets his own day? How come we didn't have Brock day when he came to the dome? And John day, Billy day or even Phil day? I know! Not enough days in the year for great Bison players
I would have a PL and CAS day though.

[Ross]

Is this shooty hoops game on TV today?

[NDSU92]

Jacks and Bison Clash on Nate Wolters Day

Jackrabbit Legend Nate Wolters Returns to Frost Arena on Saturday


What! This is Nate Wolters day.? He gets his own day? How come we didn't have Brock day when he came to the dome? And John day, Billy day or even Phil day? I know! Not enough days in the year for great Bison players
I would have a PL and CAS day though.

SDSU's marketing scheme mirrors that of a small-time minor league baseball team. Pig raffles, pillow fights, a day where everybody dresses like a hobo, days declared in honor of players that have moved on and become a nobody at a higher level. I wonder if more people actually show up because of this stuff?

[KSBisonFan]

Is this shooty hoops game on TV today?

Wondering same thing. Don't see it on ESPN3. Usually GDT lists options but don't see one started.

Edit...game on ESPN3

[NDSU92]

Is this shooty hoops game on TV today?

It's on Midco and ESPN3. Also a link posted to first row, but you never know what level of reliability or quality those streams are.

[tcbison]

Jacks and Bison Clash on Nate Wolters Day

Jackrabbit Legend Nate Wolters Returns to Frost Arena on Saturday


What! This is Nate Wolters day.? He gets his own day? How come we didn't have Brock day when he came to the dome? And John day, Billy day or even Phil day? I know! Not enough days in the year for great Bison players
I would have a PL and CAS day though.

I am perfectly fine with honoring teams that win championships instead of individual players until the player make it into the Bison HOF. NDSU is all about winning as a team IMHO.

[HoopsBison]

BeatSDSU!!!!

[ndsubison1]

Jacks and Bison Clash on Nate Wolters Day

Jackrabbit Legend Nate Wolters Returns to Frost Arena on Saturday


What! This is Nate Wolters day.? He gets his own day? How come we didn't have Brock day when he came to the dome? And John day, Billy day or even Phil day? I know! Not enough days in the year for great Bison players
I would have a PL and CAS day though.

This is also their coke throwing day.

[HandoEX]

This is also their coke throwing day.

Sweet! Hope to have another cola shower today! Good times.

[Mr Meaty]

BeatSDSU!!!!

I appove this message

[HoopsBison]

KB is out on the floor for warm ups, def not a 100%, hopefully he is healthy enough to give us some good minutes.

[Bison_Pyro]

KB is out on the floor for warm ups, def not a 100%, hopefully he is healthy enough to give us some good minutes.

That's huge news! The fact that he is out there for warm ups is a good sign.

[NDSUstudent]

Just happy to see him on the floor in any capacity after seeing him in a wheelchair a few days ago. We can't really afford to lose any player with our depth issues but that especially goes for an upperclassman like Kory.

[HandoEX]

Yep, KB looks ok but definitely not 100%. Will need him today!

[HandoEX]

I believe the Bison are 16-4 against SDSU over the last 9.5 seasons and 7-2 at Frost during that stretch. Let's keep it rolling Bison!!!

[MNLonghorn10]

I believe the Bison are 16-4 against SDSU over the last 9.5 seasons and 7-2 at Frost during that stretch. Let's keep it rolling Bison!!!

did you get your Wolters shirt that you camped out for with the SDSU students last night?

[Tatanka]

did you get your Wolters shirt that you camped out for with the SDSU students last night?


Did he get it signed?

[MNLonghorn10]

Did he get it signed?

Wolters signed his head. he's never washing it again. Can't wait to rub it

[HoopsBison]

KB will start today!

[MNLonghorn10]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/14/12e537b048d820bb00a9a801b9b05bde.jpg
Hando within inches of greatness

[NDSUFan_Sav]

Hooooooooold it

[westnodak93bison]

So what makes it hard to win at Frost Arena? Its not like its a big open dome stadium. IMHO the home court advantage is way over blown in basketball. Time to get it done with a wounded starter. No excuses unless we would be happy with a split. Purple

[westnodak93bison]

Does KB lead the league in travels?

[HandoEX]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/14/12e537b048d820bb00a9a801b9b05bde.jpg
Hando within inches of greatness

My gf took the pic when she went to the bathroom. I would have fainted.

[ndsubison1]

what up with these travels? also somebody get a hand up on marshall

[Bisonator98]

My gf took the pic when she went to the bathroom. I would have fainted.

So Natalie was waiting to use the restroom?

[ndsubison1]

wow 3 Off reb there for sdsu

[Mr Meaty]

wow 3 Off reb there for sdsu

Box out already

[westnodak93bison]

Get to the basket and quit relying on the outside shot!

[ndsubison1]

Need to attack more

[westnodak93bison]

Need to attack more
Yes!!!!!!!!!

[BadlandsBison]

Cody Larsen is playing prison-tough

[MNLonghorn10]

just flipped it on...1 bricked point blank shot and a turnover by Larson in consecutive possessions.

Worst player Ive ever seen.

[KSBisonFan]

Not liking our offense today. All perimeter and tentative. Good part of our possessions there is no one in the lane. Completely ignoring the inside game.

[westnodak93bison]

Not liking our offense today. All perimeter and tentative. Good part of our possessions there is no one in the lane. Completely ignoring the inside game.
Need to switch it up. Wish they would go to a traditional 2-3 flex and actually set some off ball screens

[KSBisonFan]

Need to body up and use some hips rebounding the damn ball!

[westnodak93bison]

Is somebody gonna guard marshal?

[KSBisonFan]

AJ with nice D and a 3 on the other end! Marshall on fire for the Bunnies

[westnodak93bison]

Hate to say it but we need more balance on offense.

[NDSUBowler]

NDSU just getting nothing on the inside on offense and SDSU is controlling the glass on both sides.

Despite being manhandled all over on the inside, I am satisfied only being down 29-24. Find a way to not let SDSU bend us over inside, and we can win this game.

[ndsubison1]

weve had some woeful possessions. weve had several opportunities to push it with numbers in transition. KB is not 100% obviously and I think thats effecting on us on both ends a bit. jacks didnt use their use or lose it timeout out on that last play. bold strategy.

[tjbison]

Crybaby Larson is funny to watch, has good play, then looks like a big ape for 10 plays

[Bisonwinagn]

NDSU just getting nothing on the inside on offense and SDSU is controlling the glass on both sides.

Despite being manhandled all over on the inside, I am satisfied only being down 29-24. Find a way to not let SDSU bend us over inside, and we can win this game.

This...the Bison should be down 15-20. Shooting 32% and gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

[MNLonghorn10]

Crybaby Larson is funny to watch, has good play, then looks like a big ape for 10 plays

Ive never seen this good play. hes a spaztard with the ball.

[Bisonwinagn]

weve had some woeful possessions. weve had several opportunities to push it with numbers in transition. KB is not 100% obviously and I think thats effecting on us on both ends a bit. jacks didnt use their use or lose it timeout out on that last play. bold strategy.

So not calling a time out has now become a bold thing? Lol

[NDSUstudent]

About what I expected, somebody not named LA or AJ needs to step up on offense.

Sent from my A0001

[BisonNation11]

Finishing at the rim and being aggressive with open jumpers would be nice. Great to have the score the way it is. Need Miller to get hot and help spread the floor. Pick and rolls would be nice as well. Have been a pretty good second half team this year. Let's do it again boys. Larson is a whiny b*tch wannabe. Love the double team on him.

[MNLonghorn10]

This is the weirdest looking fan base in the country. every pan shot includes a derp

[Mr Meaty]

Hate to say it but we need more balance on offense.

Run the damn ball!! Oops wrong sport.
Attack the rim and box out.

[HandoEX]

SDSU's leading scorer, Parks, held scoreless in the first half!

[westnodak93bison]

SDSU's leading scorer, Parks, held scoreless in the first half!
And Marshall torched us. Need to clamp down on him.

[unbison]

This is the weirdest looking fan base in the country. every pan shot includes a derp

You see the kid with knee brace outside his jeans

[MNLonghorn10]

You see the kid with knee brace outside his jeans
Yes. Lmao.

[KSBisonFan]

1st possession of the half and we go inside to Kaeding for 2. Then LA to the rim for 2. Good sign so far.

[MNLonghorn10]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/14/f05c218396d14c18e7ef53dd5e2124ce.jpg

Papa burgundy would love this offense!

Look at the bend of his knees in mid air! Wow! (He bricked horribly)

[HerdBoy]

Nice shot Carlin.

[BisonFan02]

Larson is such a crybaby....

[MNLonghorn10]

beautiful transition 3 there

[KSBisonFan]

Love the adjustments so far this half.....much more aggressive to the rim.

[unbison]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/14/f05c218396d14c18e7ef53dd5e2124ce.jpg

Papa burgundy would love this offense!

Look at the bend of his knees in mid air! Wow! (He bricked horribly)

That's awesome that's how you make your vertical look better

[HerdBoy]

AJ, Carlin and Kading starting to score. Good to see.

[westnodak93bison]

Love the adjustments so far this half.....much more aggressive to the rim.
Why did we have to wait until after the half?

[ndsubison1]

So not calling a time out has now become a bold thing? Lol

because you lose that timeout in the 2nd half. so bad decision by nagy not to use it.

[KSBisonFan]

Why did we have to wait until after the half?

Because Richman was having trouble logging into BV the first half.

[westnodak93bison]

Because Richman was having trouble logging into BV the first half.
Is the cell coverage that bad in Frost? Maybe that is why its so tough to win there?

[Bison Bridge Guy]

Dexter having a tough game so far. Looks hesitant on both ends.

[NDSUstudent]

Coldblooded three by AJ!!!

Sent from my A0001

[westnodak93bison]

That bucket by Dex is exactly what Dex and Kading need to do on occasion to make that offense work. Great job Dex and how about another three by AJ!

[unbison]

Real shoot out midco

[Bison Bridge Guy]

Both teams shooting better from 3 than 2 according to Midcontinent color guy. Crazy.

[KSBisonFan]

SDSU offensive rebounds are killing us. I think that's 14 now.

[NDSUstudent]

SDSU offensive rebounds are killing us. I think that's 14 now.
Really missing KB on the glass.

Sent from my A0001

[Wally]

SDSU offensive rebounds are killing us. I think that's 14 now.


Yep...out rebounded 33-20 overall, 14-6 offensively and 19-14 defensively.

Just killing us

[ndsubison1]

keep battling. i like our chances in a tight game.

[KSBisonFan]

Refs are calling touch fouls on a lot of drives to the rim so keep doing it.

[MNLonghorn10]

"you miss your first shit..six shots of the game"

[ndsubison1]

marshall and parks hitting big shots. missing brown dearly.

[Bison Bridge Guy]

"you miss your first shit..six shots of the game"

Well done.

[ndsubison1]

jacks calling for LA "star treatment" in 3..2..1..

[MNLonghorn10]

well. all of SDSU's 3s now decide to go in.

[NDSUstudent]

marshall and parks hitting big shots. missing brown dearly.
We win this game with a healthy KB.

Sent from my A0001

[ndsubison1]

not looking good now...

[westnodak93bison]

well. all of SDSU's 3s now decide to go in.
They are not going to the bucket at all. Maybe get up in their face a little more to make a 3 tougher?

[MNLonghorn10]

We win this game with a healthy KB.

Sent from my A0001

moral victory!

[KSBisonFan]

not looking good now...

Not over yet. Every possession needs to attack the rim with a drive. Get to the line and hit some FT's

[Bisonwinagn]

I hate NDSU's defense philosophy of letting teams shoot 3 pointers and hoping they miss. They've done the same thing for 10 years and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Some of the most pathetic defense I've seen in a long time.

[NDSUstudent]

Love the fight in this team...not giving up.

Sent from my A0001

[MNLonghorn10]

jacobsen a tad trigger happy on that possession.

[westnodak93bison]

jacobsen a tad trigger happy on that possession.
Had an open lane to the hoop but I have no problem with the shot.

[NDSUstudent]

moral victory!
Not exactly but I don't fear them in SF after watching this.

Sent from my A0001

[silkamilkamonico]

I hate NDSU's defense philosophy of letting teams shoot 3 pointers and hoping they miss. They've done the same thing for 10 years and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Some of the most pathetic defense I've seen in a long time.

Best defensive style in college basketball, IMHO. All the great defensive teams play that way. Not able to see the game, but I imagine with their size inside and Kading having 4 fouls Richman is trying to pack the paint as much as possible.

[ndsubison1]

jacobson trying to be a hero there. terrible TERRIBLE shot. great defensive possession chance to cut it to 2 and he takes that? wow, may have cost us.

[tjbison]

jacobsen a tad trigger happy on that possession.

Sob, slow it down wait for the team

[MNLonghorn10]

Had an open lane to the hoop but I have no problem with the shot.

I dont...but ndsu had nobody at the basket to get the board. not that they were going to get it anyways.

[KSBisonFan]

Well crap! Gotta hammer Larson there and don't give him the basket!!!

[ndsubison1]

jacobson 3 attempt cost us badly

[walknroehl]

Game. Not sure what the bad plan was at the end here

[westnodak93bison]

Well crap! Gotta hammer Larson there and don't give him the basket!!!
Had to foul long before cry baby got the ball! On a side note our tentative O in the first half cost us the game.

[bri-dog]

Score? I'm playing golf...


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[Bisonator98]

Need some more scorers. Only 3 guys in double figures. :facepalm:

[KSBisonFan]

68-58 Rabbits....Final

[westnodak93bison]

Lost 68-58. Was closer than score indicated.

[westnodak93bison]

jacobson 3 attempt cost us badly
No way I would ever tell him not to shoot. However he had a direct path to the bucket. We are fine.

[JACKRABBITFAN]

Good game Bison fans, you got a team you can be proud of.

[Bisonwinagn]

jacobson 3 attempt cost us badly

Disagree...he had an open shot and has made that all year. It's a good percentage play.

[tjbison]

Disagree...he had an open shot and has made that all year. It's a good percentage play.

Points off that changes momentum, but oh well, good game on the road

Need Brown healthy

[NDSUstudent]

I didn't love the shot AJ took but I didn't hate it. He was shooting well, he hits that it changes the game.

I am proud of this team, they came in and fought and scrapped in a tough environment. I'm liking this team in SF, tough defense and can grind out any game with a rock solid senior pg. It is a great combo to have, now lets get back home and finish with a sweep.

[HoopsBison]

Damn losing sucks! Congrats to SDSU, they made some big plays in the last 4 minutes to put us away.

All in all I thought we played pretty hard, losing will never be okay but we battled hard. Not having a healthy KB really hurt us, especially on the glass and on defense. It would have been nice to have a healthy KB chasing Marshall. LA and AJ again were both terrific, man is AJ going to be a complete stud for us for years to come. Needed a better effort from Carlin and Paul Miller. Carlin gave us a little bit but Miller was pretty much no where to be found. Team just looked a bit gassed towards the last 5 minutes.

Two big home games coming next week with IUPUI and IPFW. Have to protect the home-court and pick up two wins.

Go Bison

[BisonNation11]

Damn losing sucks! Congrats to SDSU, they made some big plays in the last 4 minutes to put us away.

All in all I thought we played pretty hard, losing will never be okay but we battled hard. Not having a healthy KB really hurt us, especially on the glass and on defense. It would have been nice to have a healthy KB chasing Marshall. LA and AJ again were both terrific, man is AJ going to be a complete stud for us for years to come. Needed a better effort from Carlin and Paul Miller. Carlin gave us a little bit but Miller was pretty much no where to be found. Team just looked a bit gassed towards the last 5 minutes.

Two big home games coming next week with IUPUI and IPFW. Have to protect the home-court and pick up two wins.

Go Bison
Remember Miller is coming off of or still has the flu. Didn't look to have the energy or pep to his game today and rarely does he come up short on shots like he did today. Getting him and KB back healthy should do this team wonders. Great effort today.

[westnodak93bison]

Yep. Effort was there. I like our chances moving forward.

[Tatanka]

A little home cooking for this team won't hurt one bit. Congrats to sdsu on a good win.

Going to be a photo finish for the top seed.

Bunnies have @wiu, oru, and @usd. Bison have ooey pooey, ipfw, and @oru.

No reason not to pack scheels arena on Thu and Sat. This team has earned the support imho.
Sent from somewhere on teh intarwebs.

[Bison03]

The odds were stacked a little against here. SDSU at home is tough, they haven't lost there all year. They also didn't have a game Thursday. We had to travel to Denver and back then to brookings. Throw in Brown not being at 100% and winning was going to take a big effort. I like how we still played good. We still control our own destiny. Win a couple of home games where we are always winning and the last one at ORU and we are the summit champs.

[tjbison]

split with SDSU was an unthinkable accomplishment to some for this year, let alone sweeping DU and hopefully sweeping ORU or at least splitting

I'm happy

[unbison]

No way I would ever tell him not to shoot. However he had a direct path to the bucket. We are fine.

R u serious 1-4 and you shoot a 3 and that's ok with you but you complain about everything else under the sun ....point taken

[westnodak93bison]

R u serious 1-4 and you shoot a 3 and that's ok with you but you complain about everything else under the sun ....point taken
I stand by my opinion.

[ndsubison1]

Disagree...he had an open shot and has made that all year. It's a good percentage play.

quick shot from 3 deep with no rebounders after a great defensive possession. it was not a smart decision.

[tjbison]

quick shot from 3 deep with no rebounders after a great defensive possession. it was not a smart decision.

with a close score, SDSU on their heals, and the clock not an issue to ndsu, and SDSU in foul troubles as NDSU would have been shooting

yeah bad choice but it is what it is

[westnodak93bison]

Did Coach R comment on AJ's shot? I'll speculate AJ has a very high bb IQ and has the green light.

[unbison]

Did Coach R comment on AJ's shot? I'll speculate AJ has a very high bb IQ and has the green light.

Of course he didn't .... Was a bad shot .... It's ok your basketball iq is showing

[BadlandsBison]

Rabbits looked good I think. Haven't been following that close however but I think they will be the team to beat in south dakota

[StL Bison Fan]

Haven't read all of this thread, but how many of you got your prized nate tee???

[Bisonwinagn]

Of course he didn't .... Was a bad shot .... It's ok your basketball iq is showing

Calling someone stupid because they have a different opinion shows your insecurity. Could of maybe had a better shot but nobody will ever know and it's still an OPINION.

[unbison]

I called no one stupid .... Maybe your insecurity was attached to your reading comprehension


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[bisonfanette]

Would you boys like to be invited to the party I'm having on Thursday?

[westnodak93bison]

I called no one stupid .... Maybe your insecurity was attached to your reading comprehension


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If he makes that shot you and everyone else is saying how great a shot it was, cold blooded AJ, ice in his veins, big time player etc.

[unbison]

I wouldn't have was a risky shot 22 footer outnumbered proper thing now and then would be to hold up was a panic shot sorry you feel picked on


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[HoopsBison]

One could argue it was a bad push by Dupree putting AJ in the outnumbered position. I didint love the shot, it was certainly a type of shot we could of got at any time on the shot clock.

[westnodak93bison]

Was it an uncontested shot?

[ndsubison1]

If he makes that shot you and everyone else is saying how great a shot it was, cold blooded AJ, ice in his veins, big time player etc.

doesnt mean it was great shot selection even if it went in. but its over with.

[Hammersmith]

Was it an uncontested shot?

Almost. There was a Jack just entering the area as he released the shot, but the Jack didn't have position.

[ndsubison1]

A bunny fan claiming LA was "acting" when he was fouled. You cant be serious :rofl:

[westnodak93bison]

doesnt mean it was great shot selection even if it went in. but its over with.
I look at it as a wide open shot for a 42% 3 pt shooter vs a probable contested shot. Look at the shooting percentages for the season and see who has a higher percentage. Only one guy who is available and likely to actually shoot. That is LA and you know they would be keying in him. AJ should have taken it to the hole and two hand dunked it. Oh well. I love the killer instinct. Few have it.

[MNLonghorn10]

the shot was stupid. end of story. NDSU was down 4. a low percentage 3pter with over a minute left, in transition with all of their guys back on D is not preferred unless he's Stephen Curry.

young players mistake. he'll learn from it.

[MNLonghorn10]

I look at it as a wide open shot for a 42% 3 pt shooter vs a probable contested shot. Look at the shooting percentages for the season and see who has a higher percentage. Only one guy who is available and likely to actually shoot. That is LA and you know they would be keying in him. AJ should have taken it to the hole and two hand dunked it. Oh well. I love the killer instinct. Few have it.

Yea...when theres less than a handful of possessions left in the game, is it the shot you really want or are you just being stubborn? the shot is fine if theres 15 min left in the game and he's feeling it...but NDSU needed to maximize its possessions in just a 2 possession game. It was rushed/forced.

[westnodak93bison]

Not being stubborn just a different way of looking at it. Its ok to have a different opinion. You are kind of assuming we get a higher percentage shot then get a stop, the ball back and enough time to get another higher percentage shot all in about a minute. SDSU was hot offensively with several guys shooting well.
Anyone got that play on YouTube?

[MNLonghorn10]

Not being stubborn just a different way of looking at it. Its ok to have a different opinion. You are kind of assuming we get a higher percentage shot then get a stop, the ball back and enough time to get another higher percentage shot all in about a minute. SDSU was hot offensively with several guys shooting well.
Anyone got that play on YouTube?
Precisely.

Maybe I wouldnt mind the shot if NDSU was down 6...but at just 4, no bueno

[KSBisonFan]

IMO, you can't pin the loss on AJ's shot when we got worked by the Jacks on the boards. Too many 2nd and 3rd chances in a possession by the Bunnies weighed more on the outcome than AJ's attempted 3. He played a solid game on both ends of the floor.
For the record, I thought AJ should have slowed up and worked our offense as we were clicking in our half court sets and getting to the rim or the foul line. With that said, the Jacks won the game. AJ didn't lose it for us.

[Bisonwinagn]

the shot was stupid. end of story. NDSU was down 4. a low percentage 3pter with over a minute left, in transition with all of their guys back on D is not preferred unless he's Stephen Curry.

young players mistake. he'll learn from it.

The shot wasn't even questionable. Maybe could have gotten a better shot but who knows. Saying it was a stupid shot is completely off base.

[NDSUstudent]

I agree, no matter what happens on that possession we are still losing. What really hurt was not being able to build any kind of lead, especially when we got up 3 late and then SDSU came back and hit a three and got a foul shot to retake the lead. That was a killer.

[unbison]

The shot wasn't even questionable. Maybe could have gotten a better shot but who knows. Saying it was a stupid shot is completely off base.

The shot is questionable when u don't have numbers ask any basketball coach in the country

[Bisonwinagn]

I agree, no matter what happens on that possession we are still losing. What really hurt was not being able to build any kind of lead, especially when we got up 3 late and then SDSU came back and hit a three and got a foul shot to retake the lead. That was a killer.

The loss was completely on the poor three point defense and rebounding, and that's where they should be criticized if someone feels the need.

[unbison]

The shot wasn't even questionable. Maybe could have gotten a better shot but who knows. Saying it was a stupid shot is completely off base.

The shot is questionable when u don't have numbers ask any basketball coach in the country

[Bisonwinagn]

I agree, no matter what happens on that possession we are still losing. What really hurt was not being able to build any kind of lead, especially when we got up 3 late and then SDSU came back and hit a three and got a foul shot to retake the lead. That was a killer.

The loss was completely on the poor three point defense and rebounding, and that's where they should be criticized if someone feels the need.

[unbison]

The loss was completely on the poor three point defense and rebounding, and that's where they should be criticized if someone feels the need.

I'm not nor is anyone blaming the loss on aj
That was not a smart basketball play though sorry

[MNLonghorn10]

I'm not nor is anyone blaming the loss on aj
That was not a smart basketball play though sorry

exactly...I havent once said AJ blew it. Im saying the guy has gotta make a smarter choice in CRUNCH time with important games down the stretch. hopefully he learns from it.

SDSU was the better team yesterday for a majority of the game. NDSU made it ugly enough to keep it close and it was there for the taking. 2 road games in 3 days and missing your second best player is tall odds to overcome, especially when SDSU plays tough in Brookings.

[ndsubison1]

The shot wasn't even questionable. Maybe could have gotten a better shot but who knows. Saying it was a stupid shot is completely off base.

I disagree.

[bisonfan08]

I'm obviously in the minority here but I like to think I have a pretty high basketball IQ and I have no issue with AJ's shot. You have to consider the situation, we have essentially 5 guys playing 75+ minutes in a span of 3 days, they didn't have a lot left in the tank, we got a big defensive stop and AJ was the only guy scoring consistently other than LA and was 3-5 from 3 when he took that shot, he was open, if he buries that momentum completely swings to our side only being down one and already being in the bonus. Our guys adrenaline would've been through the roof and carried us through the end of the game. Now he didn't make it so it looks like a bad shot but it was as open of a look as we had seen in a while, why take more time off the clock to get a less open shot? Just my opinion but if I'm Richman I have no issue with that shot at all, it goes in I think we win that game, he misses and obviously we see the result. It was a gamble but one worth the risk in my mind.

What cost us this game was not having Kory healthy and not rebounding. LA lead the team in rebounding at 9, Kory was 2nd in the team with 4 rebounds in only 18 minutes, that is simply unacceptable. We missed a ton of box outs, guys were rotating and not finding their guy when a shot went up and honestly they just looked a little tired. They fought and battled their ass off but after playing OT Thrusday and then traveling and having another tough game they just didn't look like they had enough in the tank. We have a healthy KB in that game to slow down Marshall and to help in the rebounding department and a healthy Paul Miller who can actually spread the floor and provide a spark I think we go into Frost and win that game. Coach Richman came out with an EXCELLENT game plan to slow Larson after he ate us alive in the 2nd half at home and then he made in-game adjustments again at halftime of this game to get our offense going, after watching that game there's no doubt in my mind Richman is much better when it comes to X's & O's and game planning than Saul ever was.

Now let's regroup, get healthy, get this sweep at home and guarantee ourselves a top 2 seed regardless of what happens at ORU and make some noise in the Summit Tournament. That top 2 seed is very important for us with our 7 man rotation, getting that day off Sunday will be huge. Let's pack the Scheels Arena and help this team out!!

[Mr Meaty]

I'm obviously in the minority here but I like to think I have a pretty high basketball IQ and I have no issue with AJ's shot. You have to consider the situation, we have essentially 5 guys playing 75+ minutes in a span of 3 days, they didn't have a lot left in the tank, we got a big defensive stop and AJ was the only guy scoring consistently other than LA and was 3-5 from 3 when he took that shot, he was open, if he buries that momentum completely swings to our side only being down one and already being in the bonus. Our guys adrenaline would've been through the roof and carried us through the end of the game. Now he didn't make it so it looks like a bad shot but it was as open of a look as we had seen in a while, why take more time off the clock to get a less open shot? Just my opinion but if I'm Richman I have no issue with that shot at all, it goes in I think we win that game, he misses and obviously we see the result. It was a gamble but one worth the risk in my mind.

What cost us this game was not having Kory healthy and not rebounding. LA lead the team in rebounding at 9, Kory was 2nd in the team with 4 rebounds in only 18 minutes, that is simply unacceptable. We missed a ton of box outs, guys were rotating and not finding their guy when a shot went up and honestly they just looked a little tired. They fought and battled their ass off but after playing OT Thrusday and then traveling and having another tough game they just didn't look like they had enough in the tank. We have a healthy KB in that game to slow down Marshall and to help in the rebounding department and a healthy Paul Miller who can actually spread the floor and provide a spark I think we go into Frost and win that game. Coach Richman came out with an EXCELLENT game plan to slow Larson after he ate us alive in the 2nd half at home and then he made in-game adjustments again at halftime of this game to get our offense going, after watching that game there's no doubt in my mind Richman is much better when it comes to X's & O's and game planning than Saul ever was.

Now let's regroup, get healthy, get this sweep at home and guarantee ourselves a top 2 seed regardless of what happens at ORU and make some noise in the Summit Tournament. That top 2 seed is very important for us with our 7 man rotation, getting that day off Sunday will be huge. Let's pack the Scheels Arena and help this team out!!

^^^^^^^^this.

[westnodak93bison]

Oh oh. Can't wait for the responses coming about your basketball IQ.

[bisonfan08]

Oh oh. Can't wait for the responses coming about your basketball IQ.

Haha you and me both, should be fun...but honestly I could care less, I invite anybody to talk basketball anytime especially when it comes to this team. Just can't go without defending AJ's shot when it wasn't that bad of a shot considering the situation. I can recall 4 or 5 shots throughout the game that were way worse shots than that one, especially Paul Miller's contested fade away jumper in the lane that barely caught rim with over 10 seconds left on the shot clock, that was a bad shot.

[Herd12]

Haha you and me both, should be fun...but honestly I could care less, I invite anybody to talk basketball anytime especially when it comes to this team. Just can't go without defending AJ's shot when it wasn't that bad of a shot considering the situation. I can recall 4 or 5 shots throughout the game that were way worse shots than that one, especially Paul Miller's contested fade away jumper in the lane that barely caught rim with over 10 seconds left on the shot clock, that was a bad shot.

I 100% agree with literally everything that you said. I was at the game and paying attention to the flow of the whole thing. The guy that attends every home game with me and I both instantly agreed that we were OK with that shot. He was open. Shoot the ball. Without KB to take away Marshall SDSU is a tough matchup, especially on their home floor. We just have to take care of business at home and hope they drop one. From what I understand about the tiebreaking procedures if we end up tied with the Jacks at 13-3 they will win the regular season title.

[unbison]

I'm obviously in the minority here but I like to think I have a pretty high basketball IQ and I have no issue with AJ's shot. You have to consider the situation, we have essentially 5 guys playing 75+ minutes in a span of 3 days, they didn't have a lot left in the tank, we got a big defensive stop and AJ was the only guy scoring consistently other than LA and was 3-5 from 3 when he took that shot, he was open, if he buries that momentum completely swings to our side only being down one and already being in the bonus. Our guys adrenaline would've been through the roof and carried us through the end of the game. Now he didn't make it so it looks like a bad shot but it was as open of a look as we had seen in a while, why take more time off the clock to get a less open shot? Just my opinion but if I'm Richman I have no issue with that shot at all, it goes in I think we win that game, he misses and obviously we see the result. It was a gamble but one worth the risk in my mind.

What cost us this game was not having Kory healthy and not rebounding. LA lead the team in rebounding at 9, Kory was 2nd in the team with 4 rebounds in only 18 minutes, that is simply unacceptable. We missed a ton of box outs, guys were rotating and not finding their guy when a shot went up and honestly they just looked a little tired. They fought and battled their ass off but after playing OT Thrusday and then traveling and having another tough game they just didn't look like they had enough in the tank. We have a healthy KB in that game to slow down Marshall and to help in the rebounding department and a healthy Paul Miller who can actually spread the floor and provide a spark I think we go into Frost and win that game. Coach Richman came out with an EXCELLENT game plan to slow Larson after he ate us alive in the 2nd half at home and then he made in-game adjustments again at halftime of this game to get our offense going, after watching that game there's no doubt in my mind Richman is much better when it comes to X's & O's and game planning than Saul ever was.

Now let's regroup, get healthy, get this sweep at home and guarantee ourselves a top 2 seed regardless of what happens at ORU and make some noise in the Summit Tournament. That top 2 seed is very important for us with our 7 man rotation, getting that day off Sunday will be huge. Let's pack the Scheels Arena and help this team out!!

I'll agree that it is not what cost us the game... That shot was not a heads up play... As west said earlier I enjoy the fact that he has the killer instinct I appreciate the fact that we were tired I don't put the loss on aj at all he kept us in the game and has been getting better all season long....

[MNLonghorn10]

I'm just not buying that's the shot you want to take with nobody with you and it's basically a do or die shot.

If it's a 6 pt game sure, if there's 7 minutes left, let it fly. When you're down 4 with a little over a minute left, I wish he would've waited until his teammates were down court.

if he's that open on the same possession, shoot it. I'm just not a fan on how/when the shot was taken under said circumstances

[BisonNation11]

I'm just not buying that's the shot you want to take with nobody with you and it's basically a do or die shot.

If it's a 6 pt game sure, if there's 7 minutes left, let it fly. When you're down 4 with a little over a minute left, I wish he would've waited until his teammates were down court.

if he's that open on the same possession, shoot it. I'm just not a fan on how/when the shot was taken under said circumstances

I agree and it didn't seem to be in rhythm. A pump fake and a drive to the hole for a slam would have taken as much out of SDSU's sails as nailing the 3, but it would be a higher percentage shot. And if it's not there, pull it back and set up your offense. I didn't like the shot. I like that Dupree pushed it up. Get the defense scrambling. Just didn't like the shot. Learning moments for everyone and AJ will be better for it. He's really coming into his own lately though and can't wait to watch him in the future. Great talent.

[ndsubison1]

I'm just not buying that's the shot you want to take with nobody with you and it's basically a do or die shot.

If it's a 6 pt game sure, if there's 7 minutes left, let it fly. When you're down 4 with a little over a minute left, I wish he would've waited until his teammates were down court.

if he's that open on the same possession, shoot it. I'm just not a fan on how/when the shot was taken under said circumstances

He was trying to be the hero. Couldve gotten a much better look after a great defensive possesion. As an offense that works to get open looks, it definetely went against what we normally try to accomplish. I thought it was rushed, and you cant play the time/possession card as there was still 1:32 left. With no rebounders it was basically the same as a turnover. Im not going to say it cost us solely, there were numerous things that did, but it is what it is.

[Hammersmith]

I 100% agree with literally everything that you said. I was at the game and paying attention to the flow of the whole thing. The guy that attends every home game with me and I both instantly agreed that we were OK with that shot. He was open. Shoot the ball. Without KB to take away Marshall SDSU is a tough matchup, especially on their home floor. We just have to take care of business at home and hope they drop one. From what I understand about the tiebreaking procedures if we end up tied with the Jacks at 13-3 they will win the regular season title.

If both teams win out, you're likely correct. DU would have to pass USD in the standings for us to get the #1 seed in that scenario. Mathematically possible, but unlikely. Better chance is for SDSU to drop a game; hopefully against ORU. Losing to ORU would put us in the driver's seat even if we were to drop a game. But IPFW is a must-win for us to ensure our chances of a tie-breaker.


Current situation:

NDSU SDSU
3/4 2-1 2-1 ORU/IPFW
5 1-1 1-0 USD
6 1-0 2-0 IUPUI
7 2-0 1-1 DU
8 2-0 1-0 WIU
9 2-0 2-0 UNO

[westnodak93bison]

He was trying to be the hero. Couldve gotten a much better look after a great defensive possesion. As an offense that works to get open looks, it definetely went against what we normally try to accomplish. I thought it was rushed, and you cant play the time/possession card as there was still 1:32 left. With no rebounders it was basically the same as a turnover. Im not going to say it cost us solely, there were numerous things that did, but it is what it is.
Are you implying he was being selfish? How could you know that? Seems like a team player just doing his job.

[MNLonghorn10]

He was trying to be the hero. Couldve gotten a much better look after a great defensive possesion. As an offense that works to get open looks, it definetely went against what we normally try to accomplish. I thought it was rushed, and you cant play the time/possession card as there was still 1:32 left. With no rebounders it was basically the same as a turnover. Im not going to say it cost us solely, there were numerous things that did, but it is what it is.
Agreed. Some people here would rather be burned alive then say anything critical about ndsu. It was by no means a good shot.

[SDbison]

If both teams win out, you're likely correct. DU would have to pass USD in the standings for us to get the #1 seed in that scenario. Mathematically possible, but unlikely. Better chance is for SDSU to drop a game; hopefully against ORU. Losing to ORU would put us in the driver's seat even if we were to drop a game. But IPFW is a must-win for us to ensure our chances of a tie-breaker.


Current situation:

NDSU SDSU
3/4 2-1 2-1 ORU/IPFW
5 1-1 1-0 USD
6 1-0 2-0 IUPUI
7 2-0 1-1 DU
8 2-0 1-0 WIU
9 2-0 2-0 UNO Just to get this straight.........tiebreaker is only for tourney seeding. If NDSU and SDSU finish with identical season records are they not co champions of the Summit for the season? The tourney is another thing where seeding is determined based on games against each other etc. Anybody?

[NDSUstudent]

Just to get this straight.........tiebreaker is only for tourney seeding. If NDSU and SDSU finish with identical season records are they not co champions of the Summit for the season? The tourney is another thing where seeding is determined based on games against each other etc. Anybody?

Yes, we would be co-champs. Tiebreakers are only for seeding.

[Herd12]

Yes, we would be co-champs. Tiebreakers are only for seeding.

OK, then here's a legitimate question, who gets the automatic NIT bid? I know some people around here might not care, but the Summit Tournament is going to be a crapshoot this season. There's just as good of a chance, if not better that we don't win it than we do. The NIT carries with it much more prestige than any of the other tournaments we have played in besides the NCAA's (duh). I am actually of the opinion that the distinction of an NIT appearance as opposed to the CBI or CIT would be a reasonably big deal for the progrum.

[NDSUstudent]

OK, then here's a legitimate question, who gets the automatic NIT bid? I know some people around here might not care, but the Summit Tournament is going to be a crapshoot this season. There's just as good of a chance, if not better that we don't win it than we do. The NIT carries with it much more prestige than any of the other tournaments we have played in besides the NCAA's (duh). I am actually of the opinion that the distinction of an NIT appearance as opposed to the CBI or CIT would be a reasonably big deal for the progrum.

#1 seed gets the NIT bid.

[Herd12]

#1 seed gets the NIT bid.

5479

My general feelings on this issue.

[bisonfan08]

Agreed. Some people here would rather be burned alive then say anything critical about ndsu. It was by no means a good shot.

I have no problem being critical, as you'll see in my previous post about our rebounding. Yes, he was trying to be a hero and I for one am all about a hero performance in college basketball. If you want to call out his shot then you might also want to look at LA's 3 pointer against Denver Thursday, we ran the clock down to take a 24 footer with 3 seconds left, could've had a better shot but LA played the hero and made it. When started to pull up I was saying no, no, no as I wanted him to take it to the hole but he made it to give us a lead, if he would've missed that would all of you have been here complaining about how bad of a shot that was? If AJ makes it and we win he's the hero, he missed and we lost and now he's the goat. Like I said in that situation with how that game was going and with our guys running on fumes a hero moment is what we needed to win and that's why I'm completely okay with him taking that shot.

[EndZoneQB]

I have no problem being critical, as you'll see in my previous post about our rebounding. Yes, he was trying to be a hero and I for one am all about a hero performance in college basketball. If you want to call out his shot then you might also want to look at LA's 3 pointer against Denver Thursday, we ran the clock down to take a 24 footer with 3 seconds left, could've had a better shot but LA played the hero and made it. When started to pull up I was saying no, no, no as I wanted him to take it to the hole but he made it to give us a lead, if he would've missed that would all of you have been here complaining about how bad of a shot that was? If AJ makes it and we win he's the hero, he missed and we lost and now he's the goat. Like I said in that situation with how that game was going and with our guys running on fumes a hero moment is what we needed to win and that's why I'm completely okay with him taking that shot.

What's the difference? LA vs AJ. Next.


With that said tho, I like the confidence in a youngster.

[unbison]

I have no problem being critical, as you'll see in my previous post about our rebounding. Yes, he was trying to be a hero and I for one am all about a hero performance in college basketball. If you want to call out his shot then you might also want to look at LA's 3 pointer against Denver Thursday, we ran the clock down to take a 24 footer with 3 seconds left, could've had a better shot but LA played the hero and made it. When started to pull up I was saying no, no, no as I wanted him to take it to the hole but he made it to give us a lead, if he would've missed that would all of you have been here complaining about how bad of a shot that was? If AJ makes it and we win he's the hero, he missed and we lost and now he's the goat. Like I said in that situation with how that game was going and with our guys running on fumes a hero moment is what we needed to win and that's why I'm completely okay with him taking that shot.

First off the situations are different .....making it out that we have prejudice against aj ...good one

[MNLonghorn10]

I have no problem being critical, as you'll see in my previous post about our rebounding. Yes, he was trying to be a hero and I for one am all about a hero performance in college basketball. If you want to call out his shot then you might also want to look at LA's 3 pointer against Denver Thursday, we ran the clock down to take a 24 footer with 3 seconds left, could've had a better shot but LA played the hero and made it. When started to pull up I was saying no, no, no as I wanted him to take it to the hole but he made it to give us a lead, if he would've missed that would all of you have been here complaining about how bad of a shot that was? If AJ makes it and we win he's the hero, he missed and we lost and now he's the goat. Like I said in that situation with how that game was going and with our guys running on fumes a hero moment is what we needed to win and that's why I'm completely okay with him taking that shot.
We'll agree to disagree. if your definition of hero is making a shot to pull within one, then that's a whole other discussion for a different day.

It was no guarantee even if he had made it, or pulled up and waited for his team that ndsu would've won the game anyways. Let's not forget that. they still would be losing by 1, 2 or 4. Unfortunately it was still 4 points because of a forced shot.

[ndsubison1]

I have no problem being critical, as you'll see in my previous post about our rebounding. Yes, he was trying to be a hero and I for one am all about a hero performance in college basketball. If you want to call out his shot then you might also want to look at LA's 3 pointer against Denver Thursday, we ran the clock down to take a 24 footer with 3 seconds left, could've had a better shot but LA played the hero and made it. When started to pull up I was saying no, no, no as I wanted him to take it to the hole but he made it to give us a lead, if he would've missed that would all of you have been here complaining about how bad of a shot that was? If AJ makes it and we win he's the hero, he missed and we lost and now he's the goat. Like I said in that situation with how that game was going and with our guys running on fumes a hero moment is what we needed to win and that's why I'm completely okay with him taking that shot.

Regardless if he had made it it still wouldve been bad shot selection.

[JackJD]

Whoa. Nate Wolters is in jail?

That's pretty funny ("FREE Nate Wolters tee shirts")



Or do they mean they're celebrating that he's currently unencumbered by things like contracts and stuff? I'm so confused.
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You realize Nate still has a very nice contract, don't you? The Bucks continue to honor their contract with him.

[wow]

For what its worth, I breathed a HUGE sigh of relief when AJ missed the 3. As an SDSU fan, that is exactly the kind of shot I expect to go down for the Bison when playing us.

If its my team, of course I want a better shot. But games have been won with much worse, and its tough to fault a kid for believing in themselves.

[jackrabbit1979]

OK, then here's a legitimate question, who gets the automatic NIT bid? I know some people around here might not care, but the Summit Tournament is going to be a crapshoot this season. There's just as good of a chance, if not better that we don't win it than we do. The NIT carries with it much more prestige than any of the other tournaments we have played in besides the NCAA's (duh). I am actually of the opinion that the distinction of an NIT appearance as opposed to the CBI or CIT would be a reasonably big deal for the progrum.

If I recall correctly, there is no automatic NIT bid for conference regular season champs on the Men's side...only in WBB. Is that correct?

[NDSUstudent]

If I recall correctly, there is no automatic NIT bid for conference regular season champs on the Men's side...only in WBB. Is that correct?

There has always been an auto for the regular season champ, at least since the NCAA took it over.

The only difference between the WNIT and NIT is that you can still finish second and get a WNIT auto if the #1 seed goes the NCAA tournament.

[Herd12]

There has always been an auto for the regular season champ, at least since the NCAA took it over.

The only difference between the WNIT and NIT is that you can still finish second and get a WNIT auto if the #1 seed goes the NCAA tournament.

This is correct. Should SDSU win on a tiebreaker and advance to the NCAAs, NDSU will have no right to the NIT bid, despite finishing the regular season with the same record and splitting the H2H.

[MNLonghorn10]

For what its worth, I breathed a HUGE sigh of relief when AJ missed the 3. As an SDSU fan, that is exactly the kind of shot I expect to go down for the Bison when playing us.

If its my team, of course I want a better shot. But games have been won with much worse, and its tough to fault a kid for believing in themselves.
Next time you goto a game, wear your knee brace on the inside of your jeans, please.

[westnodak93bison]

Maybe AJ was thinking take the 3 cause we already had the weekend road split wrapped up? Hide:)

[westnodak93bison]

Coach R says they "had a pretty good look at a three in transition to cut it to a one point game"....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr9o96O35-4
1:09 into the interview. Doesn't exactly sound like he was disappointed with the shot selection.

[MNLonghorn10]

yea, it was a pretty good look. with 5+ minutes remaining.

[westnodak93bison]

yea, it was a pretty good look. with 5+ minutes remaining.
I find it interesting that he even mentioned it. Maybe it was just a vote of confidence? Who knows. I've talked to 4 coaches about it. Two were OK with the shot. One was luke warm about it like me and would rather he take it to the rack and one against the shot.