Best NFL Players to Face NDSU - DI Era

[aces1180]

I saw something on Twitter that made me think....

https://twitter.com/jamespalmertv/status/806170198956969984

Who are the best NFL players who played against the Bison in the D-I era?

Here is a start with some of the bigger names...Please add:

Vincent Jackson - Northern Colorado
JJ Watt - Central Michigan
Antonio Brown - Central Michigan
Eric Decker - Minnesota
Tyler Lockett - Kansas State
David Johnson - Northern Iowa
Zack Zenner - South Dakota State

[EC8CH]

David Johnson.

[reformedUNDfan]

Jerrick McKinnon, GSU

I think there was another guy off that team that was having a career

[Christopher Moen]

I saw something on Twitter that made me think....

https://twitter.com/jamespalmertv/status/806170198956969984

Who are the best NFL players who played against the Bison in the D-I era?

Here is a start with some of the bigger name...Please add:

Vincent Jackson - Northern Colorado
JJ Watt - Central Michigan
Antonio Brown - Central Michigan
Eric Decker - Minnesota
Tyler Lockett - Kansas State
David Johnson - Northern Iowa
Zack Zenner - South Dakota State

David Johnson based on that he never had a bad game against the Bison. If it wasn't for injuries or coaching decisions by UNI, he might have given NDSU more problems.

[aces1180]

Jerrick McKinnon, GSU

I think there was another guy off that team that was having a career

Good one! Not sure how I forgot him.

[BisonTru]

I'd pull Zenner off the list. Compared to the rest, he hasn't been much of an impact.

[Vet70]

I'd pull Zenner off the list. Compared to the rest, he hasn't been much of an impact.

I disagree. He has gifted us with the ultimate measurement for failure :biggrin:.

[Twincitybizon]

Not the best but MyCole Pruitt deserves a mention. Solid Player.

[bri-dog]

Chris Harris Jr. (Kansas) has had a couple good years with the Broncos.

[Bison53]

Aaron Smith N Colorado

[89MTBISON]

Josh Norman CCU

[Christopher Moen]

Aaron Smith N Colorado

He played during NDSU's DII era.

[Christopher Moen]

Josh Norman CCU

He never played against the Bison.

[NDSUstudent]

Terrance West

[ZHerd]

Deondre Hall. Looking ahead I think Kupp will be a very good pro player

[NDSUstudent]

Kelechi Osemele OL Iowa State

Plays for the Raiders, Bison played against him in 2009.

[NDSUstudent]

Chris Harris Safety...Kansas

All-Pro for Denver.

[Kingslayer]

David Johnson.. best back in the NFL right now.

[aces1180]

Terrance West

Another one I should have remembered...

[CAS4127]

Nick Spaeth -Goofers. Not sure he is still in NFL, but he was for 8+ years.


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[natstar1]

^matt.........

[Bison1]

JJ Wilcox safety for the Dallas Cowboys was on that GSU team as well.

[CAS4127]

^matt.........

Right!


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[Civil06]

He didn't turn pro, but I loved watching Eric Breitenstein from Wofford. What a football player.

[HandoEX]

Ryan Spadola. He dedinitely lived up to the hy....

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Nick Spaeth -Goofers. Not sure he is still in NFL, but he was for 8+ years.


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Wasn't he the AG of ND at one time? Lost the election for governor to Ed Schaefer.

[CAS4127]

Wasn't he the AG of ND at one time? Lost the election for governor to Ed Schaefer.

Yes, and related to Matt. And Nick committed suicide 3-5 years ago.


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[bruinbison]

Cody Whitehair - Kansas State - 2nd round draft pick by da Bears, starting as a rookie this season

On a side note, Cornelius Lucas, the 6' 9" OT from that same KState team, is still in the NFL with the Lions

[popefro]

Chris Gocong, Cal Poly. Played LB in the NFL for 5 years.

[Bison53]

He played during NDSU's DII era.

Played around 12 years for Steelers. All Pro a few years.

[Christopher Moen]

Played around 12 years for Steelers. All Pro a few years.

Yes, but the thread was in regards to players NDSU faced during the DI era.

[td577]

Taiwan Jones has had a solid six year career so far with the Raiders. While he hasn't been spectacular at any one thing, he has shown some serious versatility by playing multiple positions over his career.

[scottietohottie]

Will Ratelle

[perthbison]

Adam Timmerman, OL SDSU DII era. Played in superbowl for the Packers

[DORMIE]

Jaws, Youngstown in the 70'2. In one game in '67. San Diego State...Son Horn, Les Shay and Haven Moses, coached by Don Coryell and John Madden. 0-35. Third time in 4 weeks we had played the #2 team. UND and Montana State with Yan Stennerud.

[Bison bison]

Tits McGhee. Triple D. Back of my old man's SUV.

[devin45k]

For QB one of the most impressive I watched was Rhett Bomar. He was in the NFL briefly. Dude passed for 358 yards 4 Tds 1 Int and rushed for 103 yards against the Bison.

RB - David Johnson....their are good running backs in the FCS but watching that dude was a situation where I could recognize a difference between good and elite.

For a D2 opponent, QB Jason Vander Laan of Ferris State impressed me. He had a very short stint as a TE with the Jets. His stats didn't look crazy that game but you could tell he would be a good FCS QB that was stuck on a D2 team.

[1993bison]

Nick Spaeth -Goofers. Not sure he is still in NFL, but he was for 8+ years.


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Remember the hit Joe Mays put on him to knock him out of the game?

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[Son of a Bison]

In practice, Carson Wentz.

[56BISON73]

Who was the defensive tackle from UNI?

[Bison 4 Life]

Who was the defensive tackle from UNI?

Xavier Williams. Plays for the Cardinals now.

[56BISON73]

Jim Langer from SDSU D 2 era. All pro center Miami Dolphins.

[CAS4127]

Adam Vinetieri if we are going with DII as well.


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[scottietohottie]

Oh boy if we are going d2 as well it's only a matter of time before the bigundies stops by! He's probably wishing he was still d2.

[Bisonator98]

What about "DI Era" don't you people understand? :hide:

David Johnson /end thread

[BlueBisonRock]

What about "DI Era" don't you people understand? :hide:

David Johnson /end thread

Who you calling you people?

[1993bison]

Xavier Williams. Plays for the Cardinals now.
I remember him. Didn't we stubbornly run right at him to no avail a couple years ago?

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[OrygunBison]

Yeah, that dude fucked our shit up more than once. Xavier Williams and David Johnson were the first guys I thought about when I read this thread title. If DJ could have gotten better blocking and been able to stay healthy in his games against the Bison, it could have been more painful for all of us.


I remember him. Didn't we stubbornly run right at him to no avail a couple years ago?

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[SUPERBUNNY]

Jim Langer from SDSU D 2 era. All pro center Miami Dolphins.

NFL HOF Langer. Vinatieri will be there too.

SUEPRBUNNY

[SUPERBUNNY]

From a D1 standpoint I believe both SDSU and NDSU played Cal Poly SLO when Ramses Barden was there. He was a man amongst boys!

SUEPRBUNNY

[2011BisonAlumni]

Will Ratelle

God you gave me the good laugh I needed today haha!

[Bison bison]

If DJ could have gotten better blocking and been able to stay healthy in his games against the Bison, it could have been more painful for all of us.

If ifs and butts were candy and nuts, Coach Farley'd coach a game after Christmas.

[BisManBison]

Tyler Lockett, WR Kansas State

[aces1180]

I still find it funny we played both JJ Watt and Antonio Brown in 2007...I had no clue until the other night.

Along with Johnson, they turned out to be the best NFL players we faced while they were in college during the DI era.

[2011BisonAlumni]

I still find it funny we played both JJ Watt and Antonio Brown in 2007...I had no clue until the other night.

Along with Johnson, they turned out to be the best NFL players we faced while they were in college during the DI era.

I remember Antonio Brown that game. I think he had a touchdown.

[Bison-Knuckle]

Marcus Sherels has had a decent career with the Vikes

[BisonAccountant44]

James O'Shaughnessy is still hanging around in KC.

[CAS4127]

Anyone know if Shep is ready?


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[GRAFTONBISON]

Anyone know if Shep is ready?


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For the NFL?:)

[CAS4127]

Wrong thread, but is he ready for Saturday?


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[MNLonghorn10]

Man bear pig

[Bisonator98]

Man bear pig

Whatever happened to him, prison?

[IzzyFlexion]

Whatever happened to him, prison?

Bouncer at the Grand Forks Olive Garden.

[reformedUNDfan]

Cooper Kupp will be on this list in a couple years

[Da Bison]

Eric Decker?

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[ndsubison1]

Shaquil Barret