Chuck South Pregame Thread

[gumby013]

Charleston Southern Pregame Talk

http://csusports.com/sports/fball/2016-17/files/Gm1NDSU.pdf - Game Notes

http://csusports.com/sports/fball/index - Team Site

http://csusports.com/sports/fball/2016-17/roster - Roster

https://twitter.com/csusports - Twitter

https://www.facebook.com/CSUsports/ - Facebook


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM5UFJMdkG0

[FrozenTech]

Worth a note. Bruce Anderson is now number 8. 42 is a LB. So no one's confused ;). (Its on the Online Roster as well)

[NDSUBowler]

25 days!!!!!!

I'm really bummed to miss this game. Hyped crowd, great opponent, national exposure, NIGHT GAME, new scoreboards, banner raising, Scotty tribute. Going to be a whale of a game.

[Mr Meaty]

This kickoff game will be an epic game. Bison football is back and life is good.

[TNbison]

https://media.riffsy.com/images/7dac425a2882e62d03ef46300edc0bc4/raw

Is it too early to start a look-a-like thread? I'm sick off this offseason BS

[StL Bison Fan]

https://media.riffsy.com/images/7dac425a2882e62d03ef46300edc0bc4/raw

Is it too early to start a look-a-like thread? I'm sick off this offseason BS

It is Never too early

[Bison 4 Life]

I'm super pumped. When I found out it was a night game, I decided to go.

Question though: I know CK is talking coach speak about CSU but does anyone see them as anything more than another JSU?

[FrozenTech]

I'm super pumped. When I found out it was a night game, I decided to go.

Question though: I know CK is talking coach speak about CSU but does anyone see them as anything more than another JSU?

Personally? No. *BUT* this is the first game of the season with a lot of new players. Its not like JSU was a particularly bad team. If this was the 2015 complete championship team that was coming back into the dome, CSU wouldn't have a prayer.

But its not. And, USD has proven that any given Saturday if the Bison don't perform, anyone *can* beat them. So it should be an interesting game. I don't expect to lose. I don't expect it to be close. But we could, and it might be.

[ndsubison1]

Charleston Southern Pregame Talk

http://csusports.com/sports/fball/index - Team Site

http://csusports.com/sports/fball/2016-17/roster - Roster

https://twitter.com/csusports - Twitter

https://www.facebook.com/CSUsports/ - Facebook


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM5UFJMdkG0

Message board?

[gumby013]

Message board?

They don't have a current one.

[BisonHorns]

No message board? How do their instate rivals (purple) show up and say dumb things to them?
P.s. You can tell they are behind in media contracts because they were interviewed by numerous people.
More- I really like this team. Seems like a good bunch so far. Not the Stay Cocky type.

[MNLonghorn10]

opened the hood to the Frisco Cruiser for some engine work to be done before this upcoming season. the time is near

https://media.giphy.com/media/ftgLIOzMsLAXu/giphy.gif

[StL Bison Fan]

opened the hood to the Frisco Cruiser for some engine work to be done before this upcoming season. the time is near

https://media.giphy.com/media/ftgLIOzMsLAXu/giphy.gif
any creatures in there?

[MNLonghorn10]

any creatures in there?

Just a few spiders, grizzly head, part of a panther and a cock.

[StL Bison Fan]

Just a few spiders, grizzly head, part of a panther and a cock.

no f'nhawks???

[FrozenTech]

Those were the teams we saw in the playoffs/championships. SO... no. No Hawk Feathers, we ran over them a long time back.

[scbison91]

Just little a trivia, Charleston Southern is not south of Charleston. It is Northwest of the city..

[BisonHorns]

It is even easier to understand if you break the words into their parts. CHA-RLES-TON SOUT-HERN.

[ndsubison1]

No message board? How do their instate rivals (purple) show up and say dumb things to them?
P.s. You can tell they are behind in media contracts because they were interviewed by numerous people.
More- I really like this team. Seems like a good bunch so far. Not the Stay Cocky type.

You mean Clemson fans can't troll them?

[Alsen]

Their coach comes across extremely impressive. That makes me nervous. I think he realizes his slim chances, but if given the opportunities(turnovers) he will have them ready to pounce.

Considering the rest of the schedule, I would consider this home game against CSU as a, must win.

[VirginiaBison]

From Wikipedia: Charleston Southern University, founded in 1964 as Baptist College, is an independent comprehensive university located in North Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston Southern enrolls 3,600 students. Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the university's vision is to be nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving.

It appears that their Football program is relatively new... they talk about success during the last 3 years. Again ... Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_Southern_Buccaneers_football): The Charleston Southern Buccaneers football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Charleston Southern University located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Big South Conference. Charleston Southern's first football team was fielded in 1991. The team plays its home games at the 4,000 seat Buccaneer Field in North Charleston, South Carolina and are led by head coach Jamey Chadwell.

Jamey Chadwell era 2013–present Head Coach Jamey Chadwell took over the program after the retirement of Jay Mills following the 2012 season. The program has reached new heights with most wins in a season (10) in 2014, a win over national FCS power Appalachian State, 3 straight wins over The Citadel, and two home wins over Coastal Carolina, the most recent a 2015 33-25 thriller when CCU was ranked #1 in the nation at kickoff.

Charleston Southern 0 - FBS Schools 17

[Bison03]

Ok, they be App State and #1 ranked Coastal Carolina. That is a great accomplishment. But I have a feeing they are going to be similar to every other team that plays in the dome for the first time. Add to that home opener to start the season, ESPN, banner raising, new video boards, all day tailgating. The dome is going to be insane!!

[TAILG8R]

Do they really play in a stadium that only seats 4,000?

[gumby013]

Do they really play in a stadium that only seats 4,000?

It's massive.

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.9782386,-80.0679937,196m/data=!3m1!1e3

[BisonHorns]

It's massive.

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.9782386,-80.0679937,196m/data=!3m1!1e3

At first I thought it was a picture of Brookings! When they give directions to the stadium do the mention passing the Urology Clinic?

[SDbison]

It's massive.

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.9782386,-80.0679937,196m/data=!3m1!1e3 Seriously! Time to leave FCS if this crap continues. Most of the teams in the NAIA or DIII Minnesota conference that Concordia plays in have nicer / larger stadiums.

[bruinbison]

Charleston Southern player named to 2016 STATS FCS Defensive Player of the Year Award Watch List,
also included on the list are NDSU's Nick DeLuca and Greg Menard.



Anthony Ellis, Charleston Southern, DE, Jr., 6-1, 245
It's no coincidence Ellis had a breakout season in 2015 and Charleston Southern had one of the stingier defenses in the FCS. He totaled 17 1/2 tackles for loss, including seven sacks, among his 54 stops. … Well-rounded, Ellis also had three fumble recoveries, forced a pair, intercepted a pass and blocked a kick. The Buccaneers won the Big South title and Ellis was named to the all-conference first team. … Versatile on the Buccaneers' defensive line, he is smaller than a typical D-tackle but bigger than a typical D-end. Though quiet off the field, he brings confidence and a swagger to the team.


http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20160805105707105749204

[BisoninNWMN]

Bad match up for CSU with NDSU. Small, athletic defense that will wear down in the 2nd half IMO.

I'd be surprised if this is closer than 3 TDs.

[gumby013]

17.5 point favorites on 5Dimes.

[DakotaOkie]

It's massive.

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.9782386,-80.0679937,196m/data=!3m1!1e3

Maybe those 4000 seats could be trucked over to Frisco to make up for this year's upgrade losses?
Seriously, our local HS stadium holds around 4500 and is nicer than CSU.

[BisonHorns]

Its not the size of the stadium, it is the size of the fight in the team. I heard it somewhere about dogs but I think it pertains here.

[Christopher Moen]

Maybe those 4000 seats could be trucked over to Frisco to make up for this year's upgrade losses?
Seriously, our local HS stadium holds around 4500 and is nicer than CSU.

I'm not positive, but small stadiums might be the norm for FCS schools in the South due to most college football fans in that region having a lot of FBS (P5) schools to cheer on instead. Kind of the same issue Youngstown has with all the Ohio State fans.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t640Iauvao

[wtffootballfan]

Message board?

There is some trash talking going on here..............http://www.championshipsubdivision.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=45981

[NDSUSR]

There is some trash talking going on here..............http://www.championshipsubdivision.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=45981

Lol, Clenz shut that shit down fast.

[Twentysix]

I'm not positive, but small stadiums might be the norm for FCS schools in the South due to most college football fans in that region having a lot of FBS (P5) schools to cheer on instead. Kind of the same issue Youngstown has with all the Ohio State fans.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t640Iauvao

Except the Ice Castle is bigger than the Fargodome...

[Christopher Moen]

Except the Ice Castle is bigger than the Fargodome...

Lots of empty seats though.


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[Twentysix]

Lots of empty seats though.


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Of for sure, but the potential is there. Fargo North has a nicer stadium than CSU.

[Christopher Moen]

Of for sure, but the potential is there. Fargo North has a nicer stadium than CSU.

Fargo North probably has more fans too. Football fans, even the die-hards like myself, can only spend so much time on football.

Luckily for NDSU, with their success and growing national brand, doesn't have much competition with nearby colleges to vie for fans' attention.


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[Twentysix]

Fargo North probably has more fans too. Football fans, even the die-hards like myself, can only spend so much time on football.

Luckily for NDSU, with their success and growing national brand, doesn't have much competition with nearby colleges to vie for fans' attention.


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Then again, this FCS stadium is in the same city as CSU. So maybe something else is going on.

https://citadelathletics.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/aeriel-johnson-hagood.jpg

[Christopher Moen]

Then again, this FCS stadium is in the same city as CSU. So maybe something else is going on.

https://citadelathletics.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/aeriel-johnson-hagood.jpg

Probably similar to what's going on here in Colorado Springs with the USAFA. The bigger service schools have a pretty good following, even West Point I bet.

BTW, I did not know those schools were in the same city. I ran a regional tournament at The Citadel a while back and don't remember any mention of CSU.


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[Tony Almeida]

Probably similar to what's going on here in Colorado Springs with the USAFA. The bigger service schools have a pretty good following, even West Point I bet.

BTW, I did not know those schools were in the same city. I ran a regional tournament at The Citadel a while back and don't remember any mention of CSU.

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Army plays in a beautiful 40,000 seat stadium...Navy's isn't too shabby either. They both have strong followings. You have the FBS factor too...

[Christopher Moen]

Army plays in a beautiful 40,000 seat stadium...Navy's isn't too shabby either. They both have strong followings.

I added Army because they have been hurting in the wins column for awhile. Navy, on the other hand, is smashing it.

Air Force is pretty competitive, but not consistently as good as Navy. The "Commander in Chief Cup" is one of the best traveling trophies in college football in my opinion, and enjoy seeing at Clune Arena when Air Force knocks off both Navy and Army for it.




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[NDSU1980]

But Citadel.

[gumby013]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8yM9HyAMUg

[jcdcubs]

Bison win 31-13

[thebootfitter]

Bison win 31-13
First game of the year... knocking some rust off for both teams. A few mistakes here and there. Chuck South is no slouch and will fight hard. I could see that being a pretty realistic score.

[gumby013]

Army plays in a beautiful 40,000 seat stadium...Navy's isn't too shabby either. They both have strong followings. You have the FBS factor too...

My boss is a major Army booster. Their stadium is in a gorgeous setting. I've been able to attend a few games with my boss.

http://i.imgur.com/R1vNG3t.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Fkk6k9s.jpg

[Tony Almeida]

My boss is a major Army booster. Their stadium is in a gorgeous setting. I've been able to attend a few games with my boss.

http://i.imgur.com/R1vNG3t.jpg
This picture is ridiculously gorgeous...it's too bad North Dakota got screwed over with that glacier...move the red river over to the lakes region so we have something to look at...and to build a new stadium around...:biggrin:

[NDGooch]

Has ESPN announced who is calling the game on TV yet?

[SDbison]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8yM9HyAMUg Chuck South.......how cute. Bring on that southern speed and undersize lineman.

[56BISON73]

Chuck South.......how cute. Bring on that southern speed and undersize lineman.

OMG they have a chip on there shoulder because they arent one of the BIG FCS schools? So we now have a divisions in FCS? Too funny.

[thebootfitter]

OMG they have a chip on there shoulder because they arent one of the BIG FCS schools? So we now have a divisions in FCS? Too funny.

That's been a thing for quite awhile. Maybe always. There are some conferences that field teams that wouldn't have a chance of making it out of the first round of playoffs (some of which don't even participate in the playoffs). Looking at it from their perspective, though, I'm sure it gives them some motivation to be one of the smaller, lesser known teams in FCS (until recently anyway) and have a shot at taking down one of the "big boys" of FCS.

[Bisonator98]

NDSU is 17 1/2 point favorites on 5dimes

[gumby013]

There will be a game replay on ESPN U 8/29 @ noon central.

[17>1]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOiQTUOKP8Y

[BisonHorns]

I love the qb clap before the snap. To me that is like blood in the water for the defense in the FARGODOME.

[gumby013]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOiQTUOKP8Y

I approve of the clapping snap count.

[tony]

The Buccaneers run the triple option out of the gun... occasionally. I watched highlights of the Coastal Carolina game as well as their scrimmage and almost every play shown was a pass.

In the Coastal Carolina game, they did run a play that reminded me of NDSU's TO a bit... it started like a normal option play but the QB pivoted, reversing direction almost immediately. Was like watching Simdorn.

Should be a good game.

[Bisonator98]

I love the qb clap before the snap. To me that is like blood in the water for the defense in the FARGODOME.

Yeah that's gonna work well. :rofl:

[thebootfitter]

Yeah that's gonna work well. :rofl:
Did you notice that they worked in a "fake" clap too? Presumably to try to draw the defense offsides?

[gumby013]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfU6eKSFKRY

[TAILG8R]

They seem to think they are going to have a really good defense this year. I wonder how demoralized that defense will be after leaving the FargoDome?

[TAILG8R]

Also, just look at not only the quality of the video work but watch the background in these videos ... the difference in facilities is unreal.

[17>1]

Did you notice that they worked in a "fake" clap too? Presumably to try to draw the defense offsides?

Since you mentioned this, does anyone besides me get a bit confused on what a false start is or not when it comes to the QB position? Based upon what I've seen with Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, apparently the NFL allows quite a bit of fake movements and audible sounds.

Something else I took away from that video was how well their D line was penetrating up the middle. I know it's early in camp and the D is usually ahead of the O, but that tells me one of two things. Either their O line is really bad, or their D line is really good. I know one of their DE's made the Buck list so it could be the latter.

[gumby013]

Since you mentioned this, does anyone besides me get a bit confused on what a false start is or not when it comes to the QB position? Based upon what I've seen with Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, apparently the NFL allows quite a bit of fake movements and audible sounds.

Something else I took away from that video was how well their D line was penetrating up the middle. I know it's early in camp and the D is usually ahead of the O, but that tells me one of two things. Either their O line is really bad, or their D line is really good. I know one of their DE's made the Buck list so it could be the latter.

Virtually every play in the video was the o-line in pass-pro too.

[BisonHorns]

One of the Gruden quarterback shows had a team doind the clap. The when they played Hawaii the defense started clapping to throw off the center. It was awesome.

[Bisonwinagn]

They seem to think they are going to have a really good defense this year. I wonder how demoralized that defense will be after leaving the FargoDome?

People said the same thing last year that we should score 70 against Montana. It's hard to know what happens in the first game. Wouldn't be surprised if it's 20-10.

[BisoninNWMN]

They seem to think they are going to have a really good defense this year. I wonder how demoralized that defense will be after leaving the FargoDome?



They will have a pretty good defense but the Bison are a terrible match up for that defense. Small DL and they like running a 4-2-5.

[gumby013]

They will have a pretty good defense but the Bison are a terrible match up for that defense. Small DL and they like running a 4-2-5.

3-3-5, similar to Richmond. but they like their D-line to get more penetration than Richmond's scheme.

[bri-dog]

3-3-5, similar to richmond. But they like their d-line to get more penetration than richmond's scheme.

izzy, no!!! Down boy!!!

[BisoninNWMN]

3-3-5, similar to Richmond. but they like their D-line to get more penetration than Richmond's scheme.

2nd half they will be gassed.

[TAILG8R]

People said the same thing last year that we should score 70 against Montana. It's hard to know what happens in the first game. Wouldn't be surprised if it's 20-10.

I don't know about the score but I do know by the end of the game their defense will be tired of getting hit in the mouth over and over and over and their DBs will be sick of having to come up and stop the run.

[wtffootballfan]

3-3-5, similar to Richmond. but they like their D-line to get more penetration than Richmond's scheme.

CSU runs a 4-2-5.

[gumby013]

CSU runs a 4-2-5.

Not according to their depth chart.

[17>1]

CSU runs a 4-2-5.

Isn't that the Nickel?

[gumby013]

http://static.psbin.com/9/b/2ouuh0jyg1yxhg/Gm13JSUNotes.pdf

Page 7 for their last depth chart against JSU.

[BisoninNWMN]

http://static.psbin.com/9/b/2ouuh0jyg1yxhg/Gm13JSUNotes.pdf

Page 7 for their last depth chart against JSU.



Either way, they are undersized. I'm sure they'll stack the box.

[Christopher Moen]

Either way, they are undersized. I'm sure they'll stack the box.

Their biggest DL is about DeLuca's size. I'm guessing what they lack in size and strength, they make up in speed and athleticism. With that said, they are a pretty good team, but I don't think they'll have enough, if any, advantages in speed and athleticism over the Bison.

[BisoninNWMN]

Their biggest DL is about DeLuca's size. I'm guessing what they lack in size and strength, they make up in speed and athleticism. With that said, they are a pretty good team, but I don't think they'll have enough, if any, advantages in speed and athleticism over the Bison.


They are a good defense but the Bison and their style are a bad match up for them.

I bet Stick has a very good game running and passing. CSU will sell out to try and stop the run and Stick will gash them running and passing.

[wtffootballfan]

Not according to their depth chart.

CSU fans on AGS say they run a 4-2-5.

[56BISON73]

Their biggest DL is about DeLuca's size. I'm guessing what they lack in size and strength, they make up in speed and athleticism. With that said, they are a pretty good team, but I don't think they'll have enough, if any, advantages in speed and athleticism over the Bison.

Montana was undersized compared to us that first game.

[Christopher Moen]

Montana was undersized compared to us that first game.

They had a few short guys on the defensive line, but all of them were at least around 20 LBS heavier than DeLuca. On the other hand, the CSU guys are all under 245 LBS.

[bri-dog]

I haven't seen this posted yet, but according to twitter:

Adam Amin, Mack Brown & Molly McGrath will call the opener on ESPN.

https://twitter.com/NDSUfootball/status/764121241192009728

[FrozenTech]

I'll be at the game, but in my almost inevitable re-watch on Sunday night or something, I hope these folks can live up to Anish Shroff, I've enjoyed his game commentary.

[IDDUKES]

I'll be at the game, but in my almost inevitable re-watch on Sunday night or something, I hope these folks can live up to Anish Shroff, I've enjoyed his game commentary.

Molly McGrath is extremely hot, so I'm looking forward to seeing her in person, might have to bring the binoculars.

[BisonNeil]

I haven't seen this posted yet, but according to twitter:

Adam Amin, Mack Brown & Molly McGrath will call the opener on ESPN.

https://twitter.com/NDSUfootball/status/764121241192009728


Disappointed, oh well.

[17>1]

Molly McGrath is extremely hot, so I'm looking forward to seeing her in person, might have to bring the binoculars.

Well, there goes Izzy.

After a Google search, I will confirm that yes she is indeed extremely hot.

[Mr Meaty]

Well, there goes Izzy.

After a Google search, I will confirm that yes she is indeed extremely hot.

No Samantha Ponder or Beth Hoole but she will do.

[Christopher Moen]

I haven't seen this posted yet, but according to twitter:

Adam Amin, Mack Brown & Molly McGrath will call the opener on ESPN.

https://twitter.com/NDSUfootball/status/764121241192009728


Mack Brown? Looks like MNLonghorn10 finally gets one of his Longhorns inside the FargoDome! Well, at least one of the most famous Longhorns. Forgot all about Ahmad Brooks.

[KilldeerBison]

Molly McGrath is extremely hot, so I'm looking forward to seeing her in person, might have to, ask my wife if I can , bring the binoculars.

Fixed for accuracy.

[jcdcubs]

No Erin Andrews.

[gumby013]

No Erin Andrews.

She's at Fox now...

[BisonNeil]

She's at Fox now...

McGrath was also till this year. Trades happen all the time.

[BisoninNWMN]

No Samantha Ponder or Beth Hoole but she will do.


Purple.....right?

[Christopher Moen]

Purple.....right?

Hells NO!!!!

Some of us here like curves instead of walking sticks like Erin Andrews.

[BisoninNWMN]

Hells NO!!!!

Some of us here like curves instead of walking sticks like Erin Andrews.


I like curves but that is something Beth does not have.

[IzzyFlexion]

Yes indeed.............Molly McGrath is hot..............
I hope she's OK with my new manscaping regimen.

http://www.bc.edu/alumni/news/news_directory/2015/molly_mcgrath_11/_jcr_content/newscontent/bcimage.img.jpg/1438010488670.jpg

[wtffootballfan]

7072

Beth isn't bad at all.

[BFKasper14]

7072

Beth isn't bad at all.

Sure she doesn't...


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[El_Chapo]

7072

Beth isn't bad at all.

You need to get out more. ......wow

[Tony Almeida]

I haven't seen this posted yet, but according to twitter:

Adam Amin, Mack Brown & Molly McGrath will call the opener on ESPN.

https://twitter.com/NDSUfootball/status/764121241192009728

Who and who?

[Green1]

Yes indeed.............Molly McGrath is hot..............
I hope she's OK with my new manscaping regimen.

http://www.bc.edu/alumni/news/news_directory/2015/molly_mcgrath_11/_jcr_content/newscontent/bcimage.img.jpg/1438010488670.jpg




Good Lord! Putting this in front of Izzy is like dangling hot, buttered corn in front of a Jack's cheerleader! You can't stop them. You can only hope to contain them!

[BisonFan02]

Good Lord! Putting this in front of Izzy is like dangling silage in front of a Jack's cheerleader! You can't stop them. You can only hope to contain them!

Slight FIFY. :rofl:

[wtffootballfan]

7072

Beth isn't bad at all.

Hey El Chapo why don't you just make a comment about Beth's picture, instead of giving negative rep you RICHARD.

[Bison 4 Life]

Hey El Chapo why don't you just make a comment about Beth's picture, instead of giving negative rep you RICHARD.

That's what he do.

[Tony Almeida]

Hey El Chapo why don't you just make a comment about Beth's picture, instead of giving negative rep you RICHARD.

That's what he does....he gave me a neg rep a while back and said Quote: "everything pussies like you are whats holding ndsu back"...about a response I made about playing UND...that made a lot of sense...:rofl:

[bloodmakesthegrassgrow]

Reading his stupid childlike posts on boards around the country, says he doesn't have both oars in the water.

[gumby013]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tda4KHpbTOI

[MNLonghorn10]

Hey El Chapo why don't you just make a comment about Beth's picture, instead of giving negative rep you RICHARD.
Why did you quote your own post to tell us this?

Chapo probably had good reason to neg you, but cry about something a little less important than online rep why don't you?

[56BISON73]

Why did you quote your own post to tell us this?

Chapo probably had good reason to neg you, but cry about something a little less important than online rep why don't you?

Important enough for you to comment on it?

[17>1]

I'm just going to leave this here. Something that bugs me is when people get a private message/pos rep/neg rep from someone in private and then feel the need to tell everyone publicly about it. It's private for a reason, keep it private and handle your own business.

Appreciate the fan from CSU stopping by and discussing his favorite team. I also echo the feelings of others on here that I love the fact they took the game, are up for the challenge, and are going to come in here looking for a fight. I'm not one of the Bison fans that like seeing close games because my BP just can't handle it. I'd rather see a dominant game by the Bison where it's 42-0. However, I hope CSU comes in and tests the Bison and makes them work for a victory. It only helps us get better. Go Bison!

[56BISON73]

I'm just going to leave this here. Something that bugs me is when people get a private message/pos rep/neg rep from someone in private and then feel the need to tell everyone publicly about it. It's private for a reason, keep it private and handle your own business.

Appreciate the fan from CSU stopping by and discussing his favorite team. I also echo the feelings of others on here that I love the fact they took the game, are up for the challenge, and are going to come in here looking for a fight. I'm not one of the Bison fans that like seeing close games because my BP just can't handle it. I'd rather see a dominant game by the Bison where it's 42-0. However, I hope CSU comes in and tests the Bison and makes them work for a victory. It only helps us get better. Go Bison!

If you dont want people to know your business dont text, tweet or post on the internet. If you send someone a a vulgar and or condescending message expect to have it thrown back in your face. If you arent willing to say it to someones face dont say it on the internet. Pretty simple.

[Christopher Moen]

I'm just going to leave this here. Something that bugs me is when people get a private message/pos rep/neg rep from someone in private and then feel the need to tell everyone publicly about it. It's private for a reason, keep it private and handle your own business.

The problem with the negative reps is that you can't reply to it, which why Sam does it.

[StL Bison Fan]

The problem with the negative reps is that you can't reply to it, which why Sam does it.

Thats how you know you have "arrived"

[MNLonghorn10]

Important enough for you to comment on it?
Commenting on neg rep with it's irrelevancy compared to actually whining about it are different.


I'm sure you've never commented on anything you don't care about, though.

[56BISON73]

Commenting on neg rep with it's irrelevancy compared to actually whining about it are different.


I'm sure you've never commented on anything you don't care about, though.

Like synchronized swimming?

[gumby013]

http://i.imgur.com/t06XAwb.jpg

[Bookem]

http://i.imgur.com/t06XAwb.jpg
Does this mean no checkers on ESPN???:rofl:

[StL Bison Fan]

http://i.imgur.com/t06XAwb.jpg

I am wearing yellow every game. I look terruble in yellow. It is the only time I wear yellow.
I am not playing this game this year!

[SDbison]

I am wearing yellow every game. I look terruble in yellow. It is the only time I wear yellow.
I am not playing this game this year! Sounds like something PL would say except the first sentence would begin "I am NOT wearing yellow......"

[56BISON73]

Sounds like something PL would say except the first sentence would begin "I am NOT wearing yellow......"

Didnt know I was that easy to read????:biggrin:

[Mr Meaty]

I am wearing yellow every game. I look terruble in yellow. It is the only time I wear yellow.
I am not playing this game this year!

I am wearing GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bison Loaf]

I am wearing yellow every game. I look terruble in yellow. It is the only time I wear yellow.
I am not playing this game this year!

Wow. What a horrible fan you are. It's pretty obvious that its been too long for you without a stiff drink in the tailgating lot! Understandable, of course, but quite un-becoming regardless.

I know what you mean, though. I've worn nothing but green since..........well....... EVER. :hide: But the good news is that I look absolutely stunning in it.

[StL Bison Fan]

Wow. What a horrible fan you are. It's pretty obvious that its been too long for you without a stiff drink in the tailgating lot! Understandable, of course, but quite un-becoming regardless.

I know what you mean, though. I've worn nothing but green since..........well....... EVER. :hide: But the good news is that I look absolutely stunning in it.

yes I am. and I will have a stiff drink no matter the color!

[bucs90]

What's up Bison. CSU guy here. I'll post here rather than my intro thread from earlier.

Do you guys sense NDSU overlooking CSU at all towards that game at Iowa ( which I think NDSU has a GREAT shot at winning)? Championship teams rarely overlook anyone but can't help but think if I played for NDSU I'd be looking at Iowa already

[ZHerd]

What's up Bison. CSU guy here. I'll post here rather than my intro thread from earlier.

Do you guys sense NDSU overlooking CSU at all towards that game at Iowa ( which I think NDSU has a GREAT shot at winning)? Championship teams rarely overlook anyone but can't help but think if I played for NDSU I'd be looking at Iowa already

Not too likely. This team seems to do a good job blocking out distraction and taking things a game at a time.

[Scooter1]

I can assure you that CSU has the full attention of the boys in green and yellow. One thing I did notice is a difference in size between CSU/NDSU especially on the line of scrimmage. However, watching you guys play, you look pretty fast to the ball. Should be a fun game to watch.

[Rock]

What's up Bison. CSU guy here. I'll post here rather than my intro thread from earlier.

Do you guys sense NDSU overlooking CSU at all towards that game at Iowa ( which I think NDSU has a GREAT shot at winning)? Championship teams rarely overlook anyone but can't help but think if I played for NDSU I'd be looking at Iowa already

My estimate is that NDSU players have been conditioning hard to win at Iowa straight up in the trenches since January. If anything like 2013 (K-State and undefeated) that could mean installs and 1-2 weeks of focus for an already talented team to be well prepared for most FCS competition.

After loosing week 1 last year and if the prep has been focused all off season I would be surprised if NDSU comes out flat. Guessing pretty hungry and honing video review skills/assignment communication coming into Chuck South.

Though the focus may be partially for Iowa in the back of their minds, I don't think players will be watching Iowa tape ahead/resting up for Iowa. Coaches may be saving some plays, but seems to happen for later in the season every year.

If CSU wins it will be deserved.

[ZHerd]

Also, Bison coaches know that CSU is better than what some fans think. They know they can't take weeks off in this non conference schedule or they will lose a game

[BisonNation11]

Considering Iowa is the 3rd game of the year, have a tough test in EWU coming the week before that, and a bye week before EWU, I doubt anyone has Iowa on their mind. Hope they bring in Heags to work with the safeties on playing the option. Last year's loss at Montana will serve as a great reminder to focus on game one. Plus the excitement in the dome won't allow for anything less than a pumped up team. Will be a really fun game to watch. Hope as many CSU fans as possible can make the trip. It'll be worth it.

[EC8CH]

I doubt very many fans are even overlooking the CSU game... First home game season opener in years, on ESPN, against a playoff team. I think CSU can expect a playoff type atmosphere from the fans, and a playoff type focus from the Bison.

[Bison Loaf]

OMG, People!!! This is a guest poster, for cripes sake! I think it's incumbent upon us to be good hosts and tell him what he wants to hear.


Dear bucs90,

Yes, the Bison will most definitely be overlooking CSU in this game. As you know, we've got a big game with Big-10 Iowa coming up fairly soon afterwards, and THAT game will certainly be our "Super Bowl" for this year. Everything that I hear among our players, coaches and fans is "Iowa, Iowa, Iowa", to the point of even skipping reps in practice, blowing off conditioning and partying until the wee hours of the morning.

Don't let our 71-5 record over the last 5 years deceive you. We have virtually overlooked countless other teams in the past, and have just been lucky to pull out about 25 of those undeserved victories. It's not that our boys try to overlook teams, but when you play the likes of Iowa, Kansas State and others...............everything else seems rather meaningless (and we've got the threads on this board to prove it!). Likewise, do not let the 5 straight FCS Championships fool you. Once we were able to play the big boys of FBS (and beat them) in our last 5 meetings, we had obviously already achieved all our goals, and these titles were just simply a fortuitous "icing on the cake" that was not planned for, worked for, nor had any meaning to our beloved FBS-conquering players.

I predict the crowd will generate a little bit of noise for the banner raising (I advise that your team NOT come out on the filed for that) but then will settle in to being the true knitters and milk drinkers that we really are. You should expect to be able to hear pins drop, providing absolutely no disruptions in running your offense, and quite frankly, pretty much have your way with us the entire contest. The fact is, you've picked a great time to schedule us, as we'll be in hyper-prime "overlook this game mode"......... even for notorious over-lookers and under-achievers like us. As such, I expect an easy victory for you on the 27th, and a very rough time for the rest of us on Bisonville the following week. :)

Best Wishes,
Loaf

[BisoninNWMN]

Jacksonville State ran all over CSU in the playoffs last year....506 yards rushing and almost 600 total. Pope had runs of 76, 54 and 44. If the Bison RBs can get to the second level, good things will happen.

Oh ya, they scored 58 on them also.

Bison will ground/pound this team and mix in pass. This game won't be close.

[Bison Loaf]

Jacksonville State ran all over CSU in the playoffs last year....506 yards rushing and almost 600 total. Pope had runs of 76, 54 and 44. If the Bison RBs can get to the second level, good things will happen.

Oh ya, they scored 58 on them also.

Bison will ground/pound this team and mix in pass. This game won't be close.

Ok, that does it. I've just pulled your name out of nomination for BV's "Most Hospitable Poster of the Year".

[bucs90]

OMG, People!!! This is a guest poster, for cripes sake! I think it's incumbent upon us to be good hosts and tell him what he wants to hear.


Dear bucs90,

Yes, the Bison will most definitely be overlooking CSU in this game. As you know, we've got a big game with Big-10 Iowa coming up fairly soon afterwards, and THAT game will certainly be our "Super Bowl" for this year. Everything that I hear among our players, coaches and fans is "Iowa, Iowa, Iowa", to the point of even skipping reps in practice, blowing off conditioning and partying until the wee hours of the morning.

Don't let our 71-5 record over the last 5 years deceive you. We have virtually overlooked countless other teams in the past, and have just been lucky to pull out about 25 of those undeserved victories. It's not that our boys try to overlook teams, but when you play the likes of Iowa, Kansas State and others...............everything else seems rather meaningless (and we've got the threads on this board to prove it!). Likewise, do not let the 5 straight FCS Championships fool you. Once we were able to play the big boys of FBS (and beat them) in our last 5 meetings, we had obviously already achieved all our goals, and these titles were just simply a fortuitous "icing on the cake" that was not planned for, worked for, nor had any meaning to our beloved FBS-conquering players.

I predict the crowd will generate a little bit of noise for the banner raising (I advise that your team NOT come out on the filed for that) but then will settle in to being the true knitters and milk drinkers that we really are. You should expect to be able to hear pins drop, providing absolutely no disruptions in running your offense, and quite frankly, pretty much have your way with us the entire contest. The fact is, you've picked a great time to schedule us, as we'll be in hyper-prime "overlook this game mode"......... even for notorious over-lookers and under-achievers like us. As such, I expect an easy victory for you on the 27th, and a very rough time for the rest of us on Bisonville the following week. :)

Best Wishes,
Loaf



Hahaha oh man I didn't mean my question to come across that way. WE have been guilty of that at times. We lost a mind boggling game vs PC that cost us the Big South a couple years ago bc we overlooked them towards Coastal/Liberty.

Hey man we're facing the 5x defending national champs. Yall are the Alabama of FCS. I'm just trying to find every ounce of hope I can!

[tjbison]

I dont see this game being close, sorry

[bucs90]

Jacksonville State ran all over CSU in the playoffs last year....506 yards rushing and almost 600 total. Pope had runs of 76, 54 and 44. If the Bison RBs can get to the second level, good things will happen.

Oh ya, they scored 58 on them also.

Bison will ground/pound this team and mix in pass. This game won't be close.

They did. We were able to slow their drives and then that QB would break open those huge runs. It was a problem for sure. You guys obviously handled JSU without much problem. But....hoping we're better this year. We return 16 starters and we add 2 SEC transfers from USC on our defense.

Historically we've never matched well with mobile QBs like JSU had because we are a very aggressive defense. NDSU QB apparently is quite mobile and that's bad news for us.

[bucs90]

Also, Bison coaches know that CSU is better than what some fans think. They know they can't take weeks off in this non conference schedule or they will lose a game

Yeah that was kinda my point. More of a knock on us than on NDSU. I bleed blue and gold but I'm not naive...we're a no name program that few outside the South had ever heard of until the playoff run last year. I'm clinging to hope!!!

[StL Bison Fan]

Yeah that was kinda my point. More of a knock on us than on NDSU. I bleed blue and gold but I'm not naive...we're a no name program that few outside the South had ever heard of until the playoff run last year. I'm clinging to hope!!!

This will be a good game for you. When we went D1, our eye opening game was with UNI. They were big.
We then realized we needed to recruit differently. Your coach indicated that was his goal- to see what others are doing.
We really do hope you send a group to Fargo. The tailgate will welcome you with food and drink. We love meeting the other teams fans!

[EC8CH]

We return 16 starters and we add 2 SEC transfers from USC on our defense.



Brace yourself...

[Bison Loaf]

Hahaha oh man I didn't mean my question to come across that way. WE have been guilty of that at times. We lost a mind boggling game vs PC that cost us the Big South a couple years ago bc we overlooked them towards Coastal/Liberty.

Hey man we're facing the 5x defending national champs. Yall are the Alabama of FCS. I'm just trying to find every ounce of hope I can!

And you've taken my "letter" it in the right spirit, too! :)

I think I actually like you.............not in a 'nilknarf' sort of way, but in a "stop by my tailgate if you make it up here" sort of way. PM me if you make the trip, we'll have ice cold refreshments waiting for you!
(You can drink them out in the back of our tailgate, out of site, of course ;))

[THEsocalledfan]

We return 16 starters and we add 2 SEC transfers from USC on our defense.

NDSU does not really even do transfers. From our perspective, you added two guys who could not hack it at USC, lost some eligibility time, and will have less time to gell with other players. That is not the way we do business here.

[BisonNation11]

They did. We were able to slow their drives and then that QB would break open those huge runs. It was a problem for sure. You guys obviously handled JSU without much problem. But....hoping we're better this year. We return 16 starters and we add 2 SEC transfers from USC on our defense.

Historically we've never matched well with mobile QBs like JSU had because we are a very aggressive defense. NDSU QB apparently is quite mobile and that's bad news for us.

JSU used their QB in a lot of option-style plays. It forces defenders to pick their poison. NDSU doesn't typically do this often. QB runs are designed. They'll either be straight at you or a delayed, misdirection run. He is very mobile though and can scramble when needed. The good news for us is our QB is much more of a passer than JSU's will ever be. You'll see a balanced attack but for our sake, we hope it's run heavy. I expect to see a lot of big packages with double TE's to take advantage of our size.

Don't bring up FBS transfers here. That's all we heard from JSU. :biggrin: And considering we're 5 for the last 5 in FBS games, two players instead of 85 shouldn't make much of a difference. :biggrin::duel::biggrin:

[17>1]

Yeah that was kinda my point. More of a knock on us than on NDSU. I bleed blue and gold but I'm not naive...we're a no name program that few outside the South had ever heard of until the playoff run last year. I'm clinging to hope!!!

Any given Saturday my man, anything can happen. We lost a game last year that not a single person in the college football world thought we would lose. I hope your bunch comes in confident and excited for the opportunity to knock off the big dogs. As a fan of your team, you should simply enjoy the stage your kids are playing on, this is what college football is all about.

[bucs90]

NDSU does not really even do transfers. From our perspective, you added two guys who could not hack it at USC, lost some eligibility time, and will have less time to gell with other players. That is not the way we do business here.

I'd actually prefer that approach. It's always better to go with the 4 yr freshman route instead of transfers and JUCOS. But, sometimes a transfer can help. They were doing fine at USC but weren't gonna be NFL picks and both are from Charleston and came home for family. We'll see how it works out. But yeah its always better to have a guy in the system 4 or 5 years.

[bucs90]

JSU used their QB in a lot of option-style plays. It forces defenders to pick their poison. NDSU doesn't typically do this often. QB runs are designed. They'll either be straight at you or a delayed, misdirection run. He is very mobile though and can scramble when needed. The good news for us is our QB is much more of a passer than JSU's will ever be. You'll see a balanced attack but for our sake, we hope it's run heavy. I expect to see a lot of big packages with double TE's to take advantage of our size.

Don't bring up FBS transfers here. That's all we heard from JSU. :biggrin: And considering we're 5 for the last 5 in FBS games, two players instead of 85 shouldn't make much of a difference. :biggrin::duel::biggrin:

Great point about JSU. An FBS transfer might be a little bigger or faster, maybe, but it usually can't beat having played in the system for 4 years. The only exception IMO is D line. That positions fundamentals are pretty much the same everywhere and even play schemes are the same. You can plug a D line transfer in easily. It's either pass rush, stunt right/left or, run read. Not much to learn.

Most of your starters seem to be FBS quality anyway so I don't blame NDSU for not being big on transfers.

[EC8CH]

The only exception IMO is D line. That positions fundamentals are pretty much the same everywhere and even play schemes are the same. You can plug a D line transfer in easily.

JSU's big claim to fame was their D-line was made up almost entirely of SEC transfers. First drive against the Bison was a wake up call. I don't think Joe Haeg (former walk on) and the rest of the Rams cared where the guys they were steam rolling went to school last year.

[17>1]

I think what ends up happening often times is that a staff at an FCS school hears about 'x' player from the local FBS school and thinks, "Well this kid played there so I'm sure he'll do great here!!" However, there are so many reasons as to why a kid didn't pan out at the FBS school. Grades, work ethic and attitude, lack of talent, etc. So the FCS school gets a kid that has already been in another system during the time of their most important development window, and now the FCS school has to try and plug him in. At NDSU, they get a kid in the system for 5 years. They groom them, train them, feed them, work them, teach them, help them, coach them, into a football player that fits the system at NDSU. They put Bison pride into a kid, which is something that most of the time a transfer may not understand or buy into.

[bucs90]

I think what ends up happening often times is that a staff at an FCS school hears about 'x' player from the local FBS school and thinks, "Well this kid played there so I'm sure he'll do great here!!" However, there are so many reasons as to why a kid didn't pan out at the FBS school. Grades, work ethic and attitude, lack of talent, etc. So the FCS school gets a kid that has already been in another system during the time of their most important development window, and now the FCS school has to try and plug him in. At NDSU, they get a kid in the system for 5 years. They groom them, train them, feed them, work them, teach them, help them, coach them, into a football player that fits the system at NDSU. They put Bison pride into a kid, which is something that most of the time a transfer may not understand or buy into.

You're spot on. Sometimes FBS signs kids based solely on potential. 6'5 250 and runs a 4.7....but didn't produce in high school like he should. Still sign him. And as you say...FCS assumes he's good and he may look the part but doesn't play it. It's what makes me love FCS football so much. So many guys in FCS are just as good in technical ability as FBS they just are a few inches shorter or 20 pounds smaller, and they always fight to prove everyone wrong.

It's why I'll be rooting for NDSU vs Iowa!!! It's why I cheered on Citadel beating USC.

I don't know if our 2 transfers are that. Seen em both in practice. They weren't gonna be All SEC. But they have shown many flashes of being All Big South capable. We'll see if they do it in the games also. NDSU will show us real damn quick where we stand vs the best in FCS.

[bucs90]

I think what ends up happening often times is that a staff at an FCS school hears about 'x' player from the local FBS school and thinks, "Well this kid played there so I'm sure he'll do great here!!" However, there are so many reasons as to why a kid didn't pan out at the FBS school. Grades, work ethic and attitude, lack of talent, etc. So the FCS school gets a kid that has already been in another system during the time of their most important development window, and now the FCS school has to try and plug him in. At NDSU, they get a kid in the system for 5 years. They groom them, train them, feed them, work them, teach them, help them, coach them, into a football player that fits the system at NDSU. They put Bison pride into a kid, which is something that most of the time a transfer may not understand or buy into.

You guys program reminds me a lot of a FCS version of the mid 90s Nebraska. The culture and attitude. The idea of plugging in the next man up who has been in the system many years. Yall pass more than they did. But the culture seems the same (minus the criminals NU had haha).

[Twincitybizon]

You're spot on. Sometimes FBS signs kids based solely on potential. 6'5 250 and runs a 4.7....but didn't produce in high school like he should. Still sign him. And as you say...FCS assumes he's good and he may look the part but doesn't play it. It's what makes me love FCS football so much. So many guys in FCS are just as good in technical ability as FBS they just are a few inches shorter or 20 pounds smaller, and they always fight to prove everyone wrong.

It's why I'll be rooting for NDSU vs Iowa!!! It's why I cheered on Citadel beating USC.

I don't know if our 2 transfers are that. Seen em both in practice. They weren't gonna be All SEC. But they have shown many flashes of being All Big South capable. We'll see if they do it in the games also. NDSU will show us real damn quick where we stand vs the best in FCS.

That was one heck of a game!

[bucs90]

That was one heck of a game!

Yes it was. Citadel played incredible ball that day. They have a very very good run game and stout defense. CSU just somehow has a knack for stopping them and making big plays against em or Citadel would've possibly beat Jacksonville State in the playoffs.

[gumby013]

https://mobile.twitter.com/CSUFB/status/765996411490013184

Noise prep?

[Bison 4 Life]

https://mobile.twitter.com/CSUFB/status/765996411490013184

Noise prep?

Could be worse.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCf0Hj34RUk

[Twincitybizon]

Jack attack to me is like when peter on family guy keeps playing The Bird is the Word......Terrible

[StL Bison Fan]

https://mobile.twitter.com/CSUFB/status/765996411490013184

Noise prep?

It wont help
They have star wars helmets

[Twincitybizon]

It wont help
They have star wars helmets

As ineffective as star wars armor!

[MNLonghorn10]

https://mobile.twitter.com/CSUFB/status/765996411490013184

Noise prep?

I think our tailgating set up has a louder system than that.

[gumby013]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1lEtbVUgk

[BisonHorns]

Could be worse.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCf0Hj34RUk
I really tried but only made it to 1:35. They could torture ISIS with that. Anyone would talk after the 3 minute mark.

[tjbison]

Could be worse.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCf0Hj34RUk

Wow....sad

[bisonp]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1lEtbVUgk

Quote from the video...


...Fargodome, the FCS's premiere venue...

I like these guys.

[BisonHorns]

"We want to leave this place better than we left it."

[Green1]

"We want to leave this place better than we left it."


The easy explanation for this statement-

Time Travel.

[gumby013]

Jamie Chadwell Interview

http://sportstalksc.com/index.php/2016/08/17/sportstalk-palmetto-pigskin-tour-southern-charleston-university-audio/

[17>1]

Jamie Chadwell Interview

http://sportstalksc.com/index.php/2016/08/17/sportstalk-palmetto-pigskin-tour-southern-charleston-university-audio/

Haven't had a chance to listen to this particular interview, but from everything else I've heard from this coach, I like him. I'm pretty excited about this team coming in, and I always enjoy hearing about a team wanting to learn something from the best (Bison) when they visit Fargo.

[scottietohottie]

Is it to early to start tailgating yet?

[BisonHorns]

Jamie Chadwell Interview

http://sportstalksc.com/index.php/2016/08/17/sportstalk-palmetto-pigskin-tour-southern-charleston-university-audio/

I really like this team and am grateful we are playing them in the opener. However, in this interview the coach and the players seem to think they earned the ESPN game. Did they or was it just by default because they were the only team that said yes to playing us?

[gumby013]

I really like this team and am grateful we are playing them in the opener. However, in this interview the coach and the players seem to think they earned the ESPN game. Did they or was it just by default because they were the only team that said yes to playing us?

He is saying they earned it by being Big South champions and making it to the FCS quarterfinals for the first time ever. It really is remarkable for a team this new and with such limited resources.

[EC8CH]

I really like this team and am grateful we are playing them in the opener. However, in this interview the coach and the players seem to think they earned the ESPN game. Did they or was it just by default because they were the only team that said yes to playing us?

Even if so, they have justification to take pride in their programs improvement. From a winless season to the playoffs and a preseason #6 ranking is impressive.

[bucs90]

I really like this team and am grateful we are playing them in the opener. However, in this interview the coach and the players seem to think they earned the ESPN game. Did they or was it just by default because they were the only team that said yes to playing us?

We've heard that here in Charleston too. I think by "earned" it we meant that without the past 3 seasons success we never would've been offered it. We know ESPN and NDSU didn't sit around and think "Oh we HAVE to get Charleston Southern". No. They wanted more name recognized programs like JMU or Montana would be. We don't know the whole story. But whatever happened....they called CSU and we were thrilled to accept. Had we won 8 games over 3 years instead of 28...we never would've gotten that call when the other teams didnt work out. So in a way yeah we earned the offer.

[bucs90]

Even if so, they have justification to take pride in their programs improvement. From a winless season to the playoffs and a preseason #6 ranking is impressive.

Thanks. It's quite remarkable.

We were known as "Baptist College" until 1989. Changed it to CSU to change brand and boost entollment.
Started football as a club team to boost enrollment then went to D III.
NCAA passed rule that said can't have multi division teams. So either football goes D1 or all sports go down D3.
1993 Football goes D3 to D1...skips D2. Goes 0-11/1-10 for a few years.
Late 90's boost schollys to 35 and scratch their way to being competitive. 6-6 in 2000 w a win @ Liberty
2004 boost schollys to full 65
Win Big South 2005.....(Jamey Chadwell was RB coach)
Hire Jamey Chadwell in 2013 as HC.

So withn 25 years we went from a club team to prime time ESPN D1 vs 5x defending champs. Our little program is truly dynamite in a small package! We really do appreciate this opportunity NDSU offered.

[ZHerd]

We've heard that here in Charleston too. I think by "earned" it we meant that without the past 3 seasons success we never would've been offered it. We know ESPN and NDSU didn't sit around and think "Oh we HAVE to get Charleston Southern". No. They wanted more name recognized programs like JMU or Montana would be. We don't know the whole story. But whatever happened....they called CSU and we were thrilled to accept. Had we won 8 games over 3 years instead of 28...we never would've gotten that call when the other teams didnt work out. So in a way yeah we earned the offer.

You beat a couple solid teams, won your conference, and advanced in the playoffs and earned your current ranking. You are an upper tier FCS team and a bit of a dark horse going into the year. Anyone in the upper part of FCS is basically qualified to be worthy of a slot like this so I don't know why people would think you aren't worthy of it. Personally I like this game simply because it is fresh and interesting. We don't play against your system often, rarely play teams from that part of the country and have never played CSU. It's a fun non-con matchup.

[Bison Loaf]

You beat a couple solid teams, won your conference, and advanced in the playoffs and earned your current ranking. You are an upper tier FCS team and a bit of a dark horse going into the year. Anyone in the upper part of FCS is basically qualified to be worthy of a slot like this so I don't know why people would think you aren't worthy of it. Personally I like this game simply because it is fresh and interesting. We don't play against your system often, rarely play teams from that part of the country and have never played CSU. It's a fun non-con matchup.

This^. I love to have "fresh meat" come into Fargo, and I don't mean that as any type of slur what-so-ever to CSU.

It's just simply fun to see new teams come in here on a OOC basis instead of the same old, same old. Regular, recurring games are what conferences are for. In out-of-conference play, and the playoffs, I want to see different teams. Period. Those are feelings that a lot my brethren fans (that still harken back to the 80's and 90's) can't seem to understand sometimes.

Oh sure, hopefully those new teams will prove to be a pretty decent level of "fresh meat" (CSU, for instance), but certainly some others at times might be a little more "rank' level of "fresh meat", especially in OOC.
Then again, other teams might even prove that their not "meat" at all, and may actually come back to bite us with a loss. (Ha, that's a good one, Loaf :rofl:)

But the point is, I like to have "fresh meat" on my plate anytime I can get it! Keep the protein coming, Matt Larson. That is all.

[Bookem]

This^. I love to have "fresh meat" come into Fargo, and I don't mean that as any type of slur what-so-ever to CSU.

It's just simply fun to see new teams come in here on a OOC basis instead of the same old, same old. Regular, recurring games are what conferences are for. In out-of-conference play, and the playoffs, I want to see different teams. Period. Those are feelings that a lot my brethren fans (that still harken back to the 80's and 90's) can't seem to understand sometimes.

Oh sure, hopefully those new teams will prove to be a pretty decent level of "fresh meat" (CSU, for instance), but certainly some others at times might be a little more "rank' level of "fresh meat", especially in OOC.
Then again, other teams might even prove that their not "meat" at all, and may actually come back to bite us with a loss. (Ha, that's a good one, Loaf :rofl:)

But the point is, I like to have "fresh meat" on my plate anytime I can get it! Keep the protein coming, Matt Larson. That is all.

What he's saying is don't let your meat loaf, or it will start to rank................

[tjbison]

You beat a couple solid teams, won your conference, and advanced in the playoffs and earned your current ranking. You are an upper tier FCS team and a bit of a dark horse going into the year. Anyone in the upper part of FCS is basically qualified to be worthy of a slot like this so I don't know why people would think you aren't worthy of it. Personally I like this game simply because it is fresh and interesting. We don't play against your system often, rarely play teams from that part of the country and have never played CSU. It's a fun non-con matchup.

Spot f'nhawk on

[Bison Loaf]

What he's saying is don't let your meat loaf, or it will start to rank................

You took the words right out of my mouth.............must of been while you were........:confused: Stop, right there! Before we go any further...................:biggrin:

[gumby013]

Another Jamie Chadwell interview.

http://www.live5news.com/clip/12671817/raw-csus-jamey-chadwell-on-bucs-media-day

[Bison Bridge Guy]

Another Jamie Chadwell interview.

http://www.live5news.com/clip/12671817/raw-csus-jamey-chadwell-on-bucs-media-day

Really like his interviews. He's confident but not cocky, respectful of our program but ready to play, just seems like a good coach to have.

[BisonFanAnn]

Another Jamie Chadwell interview.

http://www.live5news.com/clip/12671817/raw-csus-jamey-chadwell-on-bucs-media-day

He seems like he's got the right attitude for this game.

[17>1]

Another Jamie Chadwell interview.

http://www.live5news.com/clip/12671817/raw-csus-jamey-chadwell-on-bucs-media-day

Good interview! I am really starting to like this guy more and more every time I hear from him.

[bucs90]

This^. I love to have "fresh meat" come into Fargo, and I don't mean that as any type of slur what-so-ever to CSU.

It's just simply fun to see new teams come in here on a OOC basis instead of the same old, same old. Regular, recurring games are what conferences are for. In out-of-conference play, and the playoffs, I want to see different teams. Period. Those are feelings that a lot my brethren fans (that still harken back to the 80's and 90's) can't seem to understand sometimes.

Oh sure, hopefully those new teams will prove to be a pretty decent level of "fresh meat" (CSU, for instance), but certainly some others at times might be a little more "rank' level of "fresh meat", especially in OOC.
Then again, other teams might even prove that their not "meat" at all, and may actually come back to bite us with a loss. (Ha, that's a good one, Loaf :rofl:)

But the point is, I like to have "fresh meat" on my plate anytime I can get it! Keep the protein coming, Matt Larson. That is all.

I agree 100%. It's fun to see new opponents. We wanted to play The Citadel annually because we are in the same city but it didn't work out. Now that it didnt, it's fun to face a completely different opponent and one of this caliber. I'd love for CSU to get a game @ Portland State for that reason. I absolutely love the city of Portland and would love another reason to go.

As for our coach...we love him. He's confident and has a little swagger but is never disrespectful. Great Xs and Os coach. Sadly we're gonna lose him to someone bigger soon. And hey...do some research if you can find it...he's got an All Division 1 top 10 wife!!!

[ptrBison]

I really tried but only made it to 1:35. They could torture ISIS with that. Anyone would talk after the 3 minute mark.

54 seconds for me

[Bison_Pride]

Watching the recap of the 2nd scrimmage. It sounds like they have had almost no tackling in camp in order to stay healthy.

[Professor Chaos]

Has anyone heard about plans for tailgating hours? The Redhawks have a game that starts at 1pm next Saturday and if they stick to the same tailgating schedule the reserved lots would open at 1 and GA would open at 1:30. So unless they divert the GA line elsewhere they're going to have one massive mess on their hands with tailgaters clogging up the roads that people going to the Redhawks game will be using. I don't know where they could divert it to either considering the number of vehicles there's gonna be waiting to get in.

I'm hoping they'll open tailgating around noon or slightly before to let the GA line to clear out of the Newman area.

[roadwarrior]

People are going to a Redhawks game on Bison game day?

[MNLonghorn10]

Has anyone heard about plans for tailgating hours? The Redhawks have a game that starts at 1pm next Saturday and if they stick to the same tailgating schedule the reserved lots would open at 1 and GA would open at 1:30. So unless they divert the GA line elsewhere they're going to have one massive mess on their hands with tailgaters clogging up the roads that people going to the Redhawks game will be using. I don't know where they could divert it to either considering the number of vehicles there's gonna be waiting to get in.

I'm hoping they'll open tailgating around noon or slightly before to let the GA line to clear out of the Newman area.
Don't line up in front of entrances to parking lots?

But yea, lol@going to a Redhawks game

[BISON Thunder]

If anyone cares, ESPNU will be replaying the 2015 Charleston Southern vs. Alabama game, at 11:30 am tomorrow (Sunday).

[Bisonwinagn]

Watching the recap of the 2nd scrimmage. It sounds like they have had almost no tackling in camp in order to stay healthy.

Which team are you referring to?

[Tony Almeida]

People are going to a Redhawks game on Bison game day?


Don't line up in front of entrances to parking lots?

But yea, lol@going to a Redhawks game

"LOL" at your comments! There are baseball fans still out there and I am one of them. Many will go to both events and catch tailgating too. If I was bringing my kids, I definitely would be going to the baseball game as well.

[BisonTeacher]

What would be a tailgate food that would be uniquely Charlestonian? Any csu fans here with suggestions? Looking to make something cool and fun for the opening game.

[BISONBRI53]

That's what he does....he gave me a neg rep a while back and said Quote: "everything pussies like you are whats holding ndsu back"...about a response I made about playing UND...that made a lot of sense...:rofl:

Haha!!! I have received the same message!!! TOOL!!! 🖕

[IzzyFlexion]

What would be a tailgate food that would be uniquely Charlestonian? Any csu fans here with suggestions? Looking to make something cool and fun for the opening game.

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[MNLonghorn10]

"LOL" at your comments! There are baseball fans still out there and I am one of them. Many will go to both events and catch tailgating too. If I was bringing my kids, I definitely would be going to the baseball game as well.
That sounds like a miserable time

[BisoninNWMN]

"LOL" at your comments! There are baseball fans still out there and I am one of them. Many will go to both events and catch tailgating too. If I was bringing my kids, I definitely would be going to the baseball game as well.


Good for you. Redhawks and Bison games!!

[Mr Meaty]

Game week is finally here. Go Bison!!!!

[DakotaOkie]

If anyone cares, ESPNU will be replaying the 2015 Charleston Southern vs. Alabama game, at 11:30 am tomorrow (Sunday).

I just tried to watch most of the 1st quarter of this game to get a flavor of CSU (and then had to see how bad it ended score-wise). I am not suggesting in any manner that NDSU and Alabama are in the same league, but that was about the worst 1st quarter beat down I have watched in a long, long time. Every time I turned my head away from the screen, 'Bama had the ball back and scored.

[ndsubison1]

That sounds like a miserable time

Redhawks games can be a blast. However Id rather tailgate

[Christopher Moen]

I just tried to watch most of the 1st quarter of this game to get a flavor of CSU (and then had to see how bad it ended score-wise). I am not suggesting in any manner that NDSU and Alabama are in the same league, but that was about the worst 1st quarter beat down I have watched in a long, long time. Every time I turned my head away from the screen, 'Bama had the ball back and scored.

I would try watching this game instead. The last time a FCS gave Alabama a decent game was Georgia Southern in 2011.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S8SgUiFrOw

[bucs90]

I just tried to watch most of the 1st quarter of this game to get a flavor of CSU (and then had to see how bad it ended score-wise). I am not suggesting in any manner that NDSU and Alabama are in the same league, but that was about the worst 1st quarter beat down I have watched in a long, long time. Every time I turned my head away from the screen, 'Bama had the ball back and scored.

It was an awful game. CSU knew it had no shot vs Bama. We also knew playoffs were next week. Our QB didn't play. He'd bad concussion problems before so we sat him. Barely treated it even as a real game...not that it would be much different. But yeah...we mailed that one in with our sights on the playoffs the next week.

[bucs90]

What would be a tailgate food that would be uniquely Charlestonian? Any csu fans here with suggestions? Looking to make something cool and fun for the opening game.

Hey man, you want uniquely Charleston? A couple suggestions.

1. Shrimp and Grits. It doesn't get more Charleston than this. It's delicious. Google a recipe. Look up "Pages Okra Grille" in Mt Pleasant. Their S&G is nationally awarded. Recipe might be on there. (Add butter!)
2. Grilled pimento cheese sandwich with bacon and jalapeno. Trust me!
3. Frogmore Stew is ultimate Charleston and perfect tailgate food!! Don't worry there's not actually frog in it http://allrecipes.com/recipe/19481/frogmore-stew/
4. Mustard barbecue. Not that vinegar based nonsense North Carolinians use.


BAD NEWS....I'm not gonna be able to make the game. SOOOO.....in honor of NDSU I am having a cookout and getting Bison meat from Whole Foods. Would burgers or steak be more North Dakota culture AND what sides would be appropriate for a ND cookout?

Cheers to a good time and hopefully great game.

[StL Bison Fan]

Hey man, you want uniquely Charleston? A couple suggestions.

1. Shrimp and Grits. It doesn't get more Charleston than this. It's delicious. Google a recipe. Look up "Pages Okra Grille" in Mt Pleasant. Their S&G is nationally awarded. Recipe might be on there. (Add butter!)
2. Grilled pimento cheese sandwich with bacon and jalapeno. Trust me!
3. Frogmore Stew is ultimate Charleston and perfect tailgate food!! Don't worry there's not actually frog in it http://allrecipes.com/recipe/19481/frogmore-stew/
4. Mustard barbecue. Not that vinegar based nonsense North Carolinians use.


BAD NEWS....I'm not gonna be able to make the game. SOOOO.....in honor of NDSU I am having a cookout and getting Bison meat from Whole Foods. Would burgers or steak be more North Dakota culture AND what sides would be appropriate for a ND cookout?

Cheers to a good time and hopefully great game.
Pimento cheese is the best! Too much grits in college but love okra.
As far as bison meat- neither. We don't eat our mascot! :biggrin:

[A1pigskin]

I would try watching this game instead. The last time a FCS gave Alabama a decent game was Georgia Southern in 2011.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S8SgUiFrOw

I watched the 1st qtr only and it does not look like triple option.

[bisonaudit]

Hey man, you want uniquely Charleston? A couple suggestions.

1. Shrimp and Grits. It doesn't get more Charleston than this. It's delicious. Google a recipe. Look up "Pages Okra Grille" in Mt Pleasant. Their S&G is nationally awarded. Recipe might be on there. (Add butter!)
2. Grilled pimento cheese sandwich with bacon and jalapeno. Trust me!
3. Frogmore Stew is ultimate Charleston and perfect tailgate food!! Don't worry there's not actually frog in it http://allrecipes.com/recipe/19481/frogmore-stew/
4. Mustard barbecue. Not that vinegar based nonsense North Carolinians use.


BAD NEWS....I'm not gonna be able to make the game. SOOOO.....in honor of NDSU I am having a cookout and getting Bison meat from Whole Foods. Would burgers or steak be more North Dakota culture AND what sides would be appropriate for a ND cookout?

Cheers to a good time and hopefully great game.

It's delicious in either form. Just don't over cook it, it's really lean.

Corn on the cob. Potato salad.

[Christopher Moen]

I watched the 1st qtr only and it does not look like triple option.

Citdog was on "The Insiders" the other day and said their option isn't like previous options we've seen before like Georgia Southern.

[DakotaOkie]

Hey man, you want uniquely Charleston? A couple suggestions.

1. Shrimp and Grits. It doesn't get more Charleston than this. It's delicious. Google a recipe. Look up "Pages Okra Grille" in Mt Pleasant. Their S&G is nationally awarded. Recipe might be on there. (Add butter!)
2. Grilled pimento cheese sandwich with bacon and jalapeno. Trust me!
3. Frogmore Stew is ultimate Charleston and perfect tailgate food!! Don't worry there's not actually frog in it http://allrecipes.com/recipe/19481/frogmore-stew/
4. Mustard barbecue. Not that vinegar based nonsense North Carolinians use.


BAD NEWS....I'm not gonna be able to make the game. SOOOO.....in honor of NDSU I am having a cookout and getting Bison meat from Whole Foods. Would burgers or steak be more North Dakota culture AND what sides would be appropriate for a ND cookout?

Cheers to a good time and hopefully great game.

Bison has good lean meat. Don't overcook it! Medium is about as much cooking as it can stand without becoming dry. Corn on the cob and German potato salad would be a very NoDak accompaniment along with some good beer.

[Milkman]

Fried kneophla and German sausage

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[jub1982]

I watched both playoff games Charleston Southern played last year. To me, their option resembles the split back veer NDSU used to run, only from shotgun instead of under center. The angles are a little different because they start deeper, but the backfield action is quite similar. The quarterback they have returning was the most effective of any of the three quarterbacks they played in those two games. He was much more decisive. He's not the burner McKinnon was though.

[Green1]

Pimento cheese is the best! Too much grits in college but love okra.
As far as bison meat- neither. We don't eat our mascot! :biggrin:



LOL. It would like us asking a Buccaneer fan if we should have peg leg or ground parrot? :biggrin:

[BisonHorns]

You had better make burgers. They are more forgiving than the steaks. You shouldnt try cooking bison steaks for the first time with company. The burgers will be great.

[bucs90]

LOL. It would like us asking a Buccaneer fan if we should have peg leg or ground parrot? :biggrin:

Haha thanks. I've enjoyed chatting w you guys. But now...IT IS a competitive game and with your teams current status...I can't really talk trash. Eating some Bison is the only sort of trash talk I can manage!

[Green1]

Haha thanks. I've enjoyed chatting w you guys. But now...IT IS a competitive game and with your teams current status...I can't really talk trash. Eating some Bison is the only sort of trash talk I can manage!



You know what they say, "You are, what you eat.".


So........... see you in Frisco. TX!!!! (Make sure to wear your Bison yellow.)

[bucs90]

You know what they say, "You are, what you eat.".


So........... see you in Frisco. TX!!!! (Make sure to wear your Bison yellow.)

Haha yeah maybe I'll reconsider.

I wouldn't be surprised if CSU/NDSU have a rematch in the playoffs somehow.

[MNLonghorn10]

Hope not... Teams lose the fargodome shock factor after their next visit and can make the game close if they return the same season or the next.




Orrrr we meet in Charleston.

[scottietohottie]

Longest week ever!

[A1pigskin]

Longest week ever!

Other than last years longest week.

[Mr Meaty]

Longest week ever!

But the days are getting shorter!!!!!!

[gumby013]

Coach K presser today. Game notes with updated depth charts should also be posted today or tomorrow for both sides.

[scottietohottie]

Other than last years longest week.

Yeah it was either that or Chuck southerns superbowl.

[scottietohottie]

I hope Klieman's tie quality control person brings the A game today.

[A1pigskin]

I hope Klieman's tie quality control person brings the A game today.

Straus Clothing out of business who is picking up the void?

[gumby013]

Straus Clothing out of business who is picking up the void?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEzaFgvUM1o

[daddy daycare]

So Friday night line to get in GA tailgate? Can you grill out etc when you get in line overnight or no? Never done it before.

[MNLonghorn10]

So Friday night line to get in GA tailgate? Can you grill out etc when you get in line overnight or no? Never done it before.

just make sure you line up behind the Frisco Cruiser, worry about the rest later

[El_Chapo]

just make sure you line up behind the Frisco Cruiser, worry about the rest later

Yea, Grill inside the Frisco Cruiser Daddy Daycare!

[Mr Meaty]

I hope Klieman's tie quality control person brings the A game today.

Might sport a bow tie today!!!!!!

[17>1]

Coach K presser today. Game notes with updated depth charts should also be posted today or tomorrow for both sides.

I wonder if he'll mention today about any shirts being lifted, really curious about Engle.

[Mr Meaty]

I wonder if he'll mention today about any shirts being lifted, really curious about Engle.

Friday he said no shirts pulled yet and he is ok if a shirt gets pulled after the first game giving the kid 10 games for the year. Does not mean he wont mention something today since they had another scrimmage on Saturday night. IF RJ hammy is still an issue Engle would be the first shirt pulled.

[17>1]

Friday he said no shirts pulled yet and he is ok if a shirt gets pulled after the first game giving the kid 10 games for the year. Does not mean he wont mention something today since they had another scrimmage on Saturday night. IF RJ hammy is still an issue Engle would be the first shirt pulled.

I missed that, thanks for the update. Was this on the Bison Media Blog or the radio?

Edit: Found the interview by Dom with Coach K.

[bucs90]

http://csusports.com/sports/fball/2016-17/releases/20160820j1vfuv Hey guys Coach Chadwell had a great point today. He said of NDSU "they're the standard" and he's right, and also said having an opponent of this caliber as the opener is great because it makes camp more crisp and focused. He's so right. Playing you guys win or lose makes us better. Made our camp more focused. It's different than opening with an Alabama or Florida State because we'd have NO CHANCE there....whereas with NDSU the odds may be long but we DO have a chance. So...good point by Chadwell.

I think us playing The Citadel recently fueled us a lot because they an in-city rival who the media always covered and ignored us so it was motivation to beat them. Well....we've won 4 in a row and kinda surpassed em a bit. Went through the same thing before we finally beat Liberty in 2000 and Coastal in 2005. Keep climbing that ladder!

So NOW we need to step up to the next level. And boy oh boy do we have a monster of a challenge in front of us.

As the week goes on I research NDSU more....and damn. This is gonna require a near perfect game for us to have a shot.

[FrozenTech]

Any given Saturday bucs90. Any given Saturday. That said, don't feel bad if your guys suddenly seem like they've forgotten how to operate on offense for a couple quarters - people talk about it - coaches say they're prepping for it, and everyone *TRIES*. But that first time you're in the noise? Its not the same. Most teams come back a second time around and give us a much better game. Never know though, your guys might be a first.

Why is the dome so loud? 18-19 thousand Sacandahovians getting their six to nine times a year mad out, combined with wonky accoustics that just seems to focus noise onto the field. It took a while for us to learn to be loud, but now its cathartic :)

[bucs90]

Any given Saturday bucs90. Any given Saturday. That said, don't feel bad if your guys suddenly seem like they've forgotten how to operate on offense for a couple quarters - people talk about it - coaches say they're prepping for it, and everyone *TRIES*. But that first time you're in the noise? Its not the same. Most teams come back a second time around and give us a much better game. Never know though, your guys might be a first.

Why is the dome so loud? 18-19 thousand Sacandahovians getting their six to nine times a year mad out, combined with wonky accoustics that just seems to focus noise onto the field. It took a while for us to learn to be loud, but now its cathartic :)

Yeah its gonna be different. When I played at CSU we played @ East Tennessee State back when they were pretty good and coming off a playoff run. They played in a dome and put like 12,000 in it I think. It was loud and just different. Liberty (17k) and South Florida were loud (55k) too but it wasn't Iike ETSU. And I'm sure NDSU will be 2x louder than ETSU dome was.

I know it's gonna be a huge adjustment. Luckily CSU has had a month to mentally prep. Maybe some snap count changes or something.

I did hear they had some practice time in the gym and brought in some very loud concert caliber speakers and blasted crowd noise, and did a lot of snap count and verbal communication stuff. I know that CAN'T come close to duplicating it but maybe help some.

I assume the 2 biggest problems will be false starts and audibles. I went to a CSU practice and saw them using some kind of cards. Not sure what it was but maybe they're going to silent play call.


Have you guys ever measured your noise like the Seahawks do? I went to a Seattle game at night. Holy ****!!!! Made my ears hurt.

[Twentysix]

Yeah its gonna be different. When I played at CSU we played @ East Tennessee State back when they were pretty good and coming off a playoff run. They played in a dome and put like 12,000 in it I think. It was loud and just different. Liberty (17k) and South Florida were loud (55k) too but it wasn't Iike ETSU. And I'm sure NDSU will be 2x louder than ETSU dome was.

I know it's gonna be a huge adjustment. Luckily CSU has had a month to mentally prep. Maybe some snap count changes or something.

I did hear they had some practice time in the gym and brought in some very loud concert caliber speakers and blasted crowd noise, and did a lot of snap count and verbal communication stuff. I know that CAN'T come close to duplicating it but maybe help some.

I assume the 2 biggest problems will be false starts and audibles. I went to a CSU practice and saw them using some kind of cards. Not sure what it was but maybe they're going to silent play call.


Have you guys ever measured your noise like the Seahawks do? I went to a Seattle game at night. Holy ****!!!! Made my ears hurt.

Yes.

https://www.ndsu.edu/news/view/detail/11095/

[gumby013]

Yeah its gonna be different. When I played at CSU we played @ East Tennessee State back when they were pretty good and coming off a playoff run. They played in a dome and put like 12,000 in it I think. It was loud and just different. Liberty (17k) and South Florida were loud (55k) too but it wasn't Iike ETSU. And I'm sure NDSU will be 2x louder than ETSU dome was.

I know it's gonna be a huge adjustment. Luckily CSU has had a month to mentally prep. Maybe some snap count changes or something.

I did hear they had some practice time in the gym and brought in some very loud concert caliber speakers and blasted crowd noise, and did a lot of snap count and verbal communication stuff. I know that CAN'T come close to duplicating it but maybe help some.

I assume the 2 biggest problems will be false starts and audibles. I went to a CSU practice and saw them using some kind of cards. Not sure what it was but maybe they're going to silent play call.


Have you guys ever measured your noise like the Seahawks do? I went to a Seattle game at night. Holy ****!!!! Made my ears hurt.

They do measure the volume. We can crack the 110's if we get going.

[17>1]

Yeah its gonna be different. When I played at CSU we played @ East Tennessee State back when they were pretty good and coming off a playoff run. They played in a dome and put like 12,000 in it I think. It was loud and just different. Liberty (17k) and South Florida were loud (55k) too but it wasn't Iike ETSU. And I'm sure NDSU will be 2x louder than ETSU dome was.

I know it's gonna be a huge adjustment. Luckily CSU has had a month to mentally prep. Maybe some snap count changes or something.

I did hear they had some practice time in the gym and brought in some very loud concert caliber speakers and blasted crowd noise, and did a lot of snap count and verbal communication stuff. I know that CAN'T come close to duplicating it but maybe help some.

I assume the 2 biggest problems will be false starts and audibles. I went to a CSU practice and saw them using some kind of cards. Not sure what it was but maybe they're going to silent play call.


Have you guys ever measured your noise like the Seahawks do? I went to a Seattle game at night. Holy ****!!!! Made my ears hurt.

What we end up seeing a lot of the times when it's loud is how quickly our defensive line gets off the ball snap and after the QB. Teams come in snapping the ball by signaling with a clap or leg raise and eventually our D figures out the timing. Makes for a very long day for the opposing line.

[bucs90]

Yes.

https://www.ndsu.edu/news/view/detail/11095/

Wheeew!!!! A 115! Yeah....that's loud. The famed Seahawks stadium hits 120s and 130s. A 115 is intense.

I have no idea what CSUs plan is. Silent snaps somehow. Play calls via signals or cards are an obvious.

[gumby013]

Wheeew!!!! A 115! Yeah....that's loud. The famed Seahawks stadium hits 120s and 130s. A 115 is intense.

I have no idea what CSUs plan is. Silent snaps somehow. Play calls via signals or cards are an obvious.

An FYI, they do sell ear plugs at the concession stands for $1.

[bucs90]

What we end up seeing a lot of the times when it's loud is how quickly our defensive line gets off the ball snap and after the QB. Teams come in snapping the ball by signaling with a clap or leg raise and eventually our D figures out the timing. Makes for a very long day for the opposing line.

Oh yeah. I played DE and OLB at CSU and while our home crowds were never loud I can definitely see how a silent snap or clap would help.

A DRASTIC difference for our home games was it was often so quiet we could actually hear the QB in the huddle say what the snap count was haha!!! Damn...."huddle"...I just showed my age. Most teams don't huddle anymore

[tjbison]

Most teams don't huddle anymore


we do 95% of the time

[bucs90]

we do 95% of the time

Awesome! I love old school football & hate this no huddle spread stuff so many teams are using.

[EC8CH]

I'll say this about the noise in the dome. It's more constant than other stadiums I've been at. I think our fans do a better job bringing the noise on all downs plus I think the dome helps to hold in the noise and maintain it at a high level. Other places peak out impressively high, but it seems to drop off much more quickly and only at really crucial moments. The noise in the dome just wears on you because it is constantly pushing 100 dbs the entire time the opposing team in on offense.

[HerdThat!]

Did the game already happen and they are just televising the recording on Saturday??, When I Google "NDSU CSU", it shows a winning score of 22-7.....:D

[17>1]

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/fargo-nd/58102/daily-weather-forecast/329833?day=6

Possible thunderstorms on Saturday, 31% chance. Only Monday though so I'm sure things could change. Bring your tarps and canopies!

[tjbison]

Did the game already happen and they are just televising the recording on Saturday??, When I Google "NDSU CSU", it shows a winning score of 22-7.....:D

that was a damn fun road game

[StL Bison Fan]

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/fargo-nd/58102/daily-weather-forecast/329833?day=6

Possible thunderstorms on Saturday, 31% chance. Only Monday though so I'm sure things could change. Bring your tarps and canopies!

that will go to 100% on saturday!

[Professor Chaos]

No Kuhnert on the depth chart for CSU. Tanner Volson listed at C. Is Kuhnert hurt?

[17>1]

No Kuhnert on the depth chart for CSU. Tanner Volson listed at C. Is Kuhnert hurt?

Where's the link?

[17>1]

No Kuhnert on the depth chart for CSU. Tanner Volson listed at C. Is Kuhnert hurt?

Academic 2 game suspension from the NCAA.

[gumby013]

Depth Chart

http://i.imgur.com/FT48s0m.jpg

[gumby013]

NDSU game notes are up.

http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/gobison.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/22/20160822_NDSU_Football_Notes_vs_Charleston_Souther n.pdf?id=1871