Arizona in 2022!

[Christopher Moen]

Just announced on Bison 1660.

[HerdBot]

Just announced on Bison 1660.

you beat me too it. I thought their "breaking news" involved Desmond Cain (who will be on Bison 1660 at 1230) but this took me by surprise!

[Christopher Moen]

you beat me too it. I thought their "breaking news" involved Desmond Cain (who will be on Bison 1660 at 1230) but this took me by surprise!

Loving the PAC-12 bravery in that their willing to take on a challenging FCS school while the Big 10 is completely out, the Big 12 is now afraid and the ACC and SEC schools only play Southern FCS schools.

[Mr Meaty]

I am in for this one for sure. Horns Up!!!!!!!! Golf course are cheap this time of year. Might need to be down there a week.

[Mr Pep Band]

Awesome!! Glad the PAC 12 is willing to play FCS schools and pretty much giving the B1G the (F'hawking) bird.

2020- Oregon

2022- Arizona

2024- Colorado

[NDSUBowler]

I am in for this one for sure. Horns Up!!!!!!!! Golf course are cheap this time of year. Might need to be down there a week.

Absolutely! Stay with family in Phoenix and short roadtrip to Tucson for game. Sounds like a total win for me!

[MNLonghorn10]

I might be there. Don't know. Could have plans that weekend

[Hammerhead]

Might be a good time to finally do our road trip to the Grand Canyon.

[natstar1]

I might be there. Don't know. Could have plans that weekend

I think Bed, Bath, and Beyond has a sale that weekend.

[BFKasper14]

I wonder what the payout is.


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[NDSUKurt]

Might be a good time to finally do our road trip to the Grand Canyon.

That's what I am thinking. Question is, do I take my boys out of school for the week or do it just with the wife? Looks like I have plenty of time to figure it out.

[wagsabison]

The must not have watched the Iowa game.

[runtheoption]

That's what I am thinking. Question is, do I take my boys out of school for the week or do it just with the wife? Looks like I have plenty of time to figure it out.

Hee hee, hee hee...

[THEsocalledfan]

Hmmm......FBS game thousands of miles away. Will need flights and hotels, and for it all to be cheap.

Yep, I'm in. :)

[gumby013]

Hmmm......FBS game thousands of miles away. Will need flights and hotels, and for it all to be cheap.

Yep, I'm in. :)

Friend a snowbird and stay at their place.

[gumby013]

It's looking to me like a significant driver in this matchup is that Arizona has been struggling with football attendance. Averaged a stated attendance of ~48K last year, with reports of actual attendance being much lower. Arizona stadium holds 57,400. I'll bet they would love an additional 5K+ tickets sold.

http://www.azdesertswarm.com/football/2016/11/14/13619970/arizona-wildcats-football-empty-stadium-biggest-issue-attendance-fan-support-indifference-athletics

[THEsocalledfan]

Friend a snowbird and stay at their place.

Heck did not even think of that! My mom and dad have a condo in Scottsdale. I'll just road trip from there! (Hope they still have it at that point....)

[Mr Meaty]

Friend a snowbird and stay at their place.

A lot of my farmer customers are not in the AZ homes yet at this time. I could go down and open it up for them for a week. They will be busy with soybeans.

[NDSUKurt]

I'm a little surprised and disappointed with a smaller guarantee of only $425k for the game, especially with Oregon paying $650k two years earlier in 2020 and Colorado paying $700k two years later in 2024.

I think that the low payout may be for a few reasons: (these are just spit-balling ideas, nothing definitive)

1. Arizona is historically a mediocre team that has had a few good years here and there.
2. We have a great record against FBS teams.
3. Maybe Arizona will be giving NDSU some tickets where that can "do with as they please" (sell), especially if Arizona has a hard time selling tickets.
4. NDSU wanted to get a guarantee game set in stone.

Kind of related - I wouldn't be surprised if NDSU schedules like Montana does - a FBS game every other year along with a FCS home and home. The road game would be the year we don't have a FBS game scheduled.

It could look like this:
2020 - at Oregon, FCS in Fargo
2021 - FCS return game away

2022 - at Arizona, FCS in Fargo
2023 - FCS Return game away

2024 - at Colorado, FCS in Fargo
2025 - FCS return game away

[gumby013]

Most of Arizona's early season games are a scheduled for night. Last year all of their September games were at 7:30 or 7:45pm pacific time.

[southcliffbison]

I think Bed, Bath, and Beyond has a sale that weekend.

Yo, Nat, funny you should mention Bed, Bath, and Beyond having a sale. My brother-in-law's wife manages that store. I'll ask her about upcoming sales. The wife and I spend a week in Tucson every March. If this game is going to be played in late August or early September, well, if you think the Kansas State game was warm, you ain't seen or felt nothing yet. BTW I am excited about this game and will be there.

[Christopher Moen]

Yo, Nat, funny you should mention Bed, Bath, and Beyond having a sale. My brother-in-law's wife manages that store. I'll ask her about upcoming sales. The wife and I spend a week in Tucson every March. If this game is going to be played in late August or early September, well, if you think the Kansas State game was warm, you ain't seen or felt nothing yet. BTW I am excited about this game and will be there.

The desert dry heat is a lot easier to deal with than the Midwest humid heat. Plus, this game will be at night.

[southcliffbison]

The desert dry heat is a lot easier to deal with than the Midwest humid heat. Plus, this game will be at night.

You are correct, Sir. When we were there, the temps were 92 to 95 degrees everyday. But, the humidity was either 1 or 2 %. ( that's not a typo). 95 with 1 % humidity was really comfortable for this northern plains dude, especially after this past winter.

[BadlandsBison]

You might say that the schedule...


is heating up?

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/42/Mike-Myers-Austin-Powers-1-.jpg

[gumby013]

Seating chart. Normal visitors section is 17. I'd say it's likely we will have a couple more than that.

http://static.arizonawildcats.com/custompages/pdf/tickets/2017_FB_map_and_season_ticket_prices.pdf

[tjbison]

be a lot of red faces in the crowd

[Hammerhead]

Most of Arizona's early season games are a scheduled for night. Last year all of their September games were at 7:30 or 7:45pm pacific time.

Average high temps in September are in the low 90s so I'd rather watch a night game. :)

[El_Chapo]

so what! wheres 2017 2018 2019 FBS games?

its pathetic. if NDSU refuses to go FBS then give us 2 FBS games a year at $400-$500k each!


fcs is such a cakewalk, worse case we go 0-2 then go 7-2 in MVFC and still get a seed

[Christopher Moen]

You are correct, Sir. When we were there, the temps were 92 to 95 degrees everyday. But, the humidity was either 1 or 2 %. ( that's not a typo). 95 with 1 % humidity was really comfortable for this northern plains dude, especially after this past winter.

Low humidity also makes winter weather more bearable. 20 degrees in Minnesota feels like subzero weather in Colorado. With that said, I really enjoy Colorado weather.

[BisonTru]

If this game is going to be played in late August or early September,.

The game is September 17th.

[ndsubison1]

I might be there. Don't know. Could have plans that weekend

Might be going to the lake cabin?

[MNLonghorn10]

be a lot of red faces in the crowd

can't be any worse than Iowa City

[MNLonghorn10]

be a lot of red faces in the crowd

can't be any worse than Iowa City

[56BISON73]

can't be any worse than Iowa City

Kansas State?

[Tony Almeida]

It was long overdue that an Arizona school was scheduled, I wouldn't mind seeing Arizona St. on the schedule as well in the near future.

[MNLonghorn10]

Kansas State?

KState was at night and the tailgate in the sea of students was littered with canopy shelters in the afternoon...plus some of us had too much fun in aggieville the night before and missed part of the extreme heat.

Iowa had zero breeze, 2 clouds and constant sun for 95% of the stadium not underneath a scoreboard. the whole stadium erupted when a cloud gave us 10 seconds of relief

[AKBison]

Might be a good time to finally do our road trip to the Grand Canyon.

F'n Bingo! My oldest will be a junior then, perfect timing to destroy his social life with a cross country road trip with the fam.

[ZHerd]

Its awesome we got this game but it's interesting that no one seems to want to play us before the 20's decade

[El_Chapo]

Its awesome we got this game but it's interesting that no one seems to want to play us before the 20's decade

Yea why won't anyone put heat on them for that??? Ridiculous not to have FBS in 2017 18 & 19! Dump und and get a FBS game.

If we don't have the balls to go FBS. Then play 2 FBS games a year, Worst case we are 0-2 the go 7-2 or 8-1 or 9-0in conference and still get a seed. Big deal it's the fcs

[perthbison]

Yo, Nat, funny you should mention Bed, Bath, and Beyond having a sale. My brother-in-law's wife manages that store. I'll ask her about upcoming sales. The wife and I spend a week in Tucson every March. If this game is going to be played in late August or early September, well, if you think the Kansas State game was warm, you ain't seen or felt nothing yet. BTW I am excited about this game and will be there.Need I remind you it is a dry heat

[NovaBison]

Just like every announcement of an FBS matchup... I like to go to their boards and see the reaction, just for fun. Wildcat fans aren't overly optimistic that they can win against NDSU:

http://beardownwildcats.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=90&start=50

[NDSU92]

Just like every announcement of an FBS matchup... I like to go to their boards and see the reaction, just for fun. Wildcat fans aren't overly optimistic that they can win against NDSU:

http://beardownwildcats.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=90&start=50

Crazy, not one person thinks it's an easy win. Kinda takes the fun out of it. I would assume that's the result of their last season. Soon as they have a winning record they'll be whipping out some of the old classics

[THEsocalledfan]

Crazy, not one person thinks it's an easy win. Kinda takes the fun out of it. I would assume that's the result of their last season. Soon as they have a winning record they'll be whipping out some of the old classics

Smart P5 fans; refreshing.

[thebootfitter]

Just like every announcement of an FBS matchup... I like to go to their boards and see the reaction, just for fun. Wildcat fans aren't overly optimistic that they can win against NDSU:

http://beardownwildcats.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=90&start=50

That can't be their most active fan board. That thread averages something like one or two posts a year. Still, it's kind of cool to see the respect that the Bison have earned.

[gumby013]

That can't be their most active fan board. That thread averages something like one or two posts a year. Still, it's kind of cool to see the respect that the Bison have earned.

Their most active board is paid access.

http://www.scout.com/college/arizona/forums/1049-a-rich-tradition

[Christopher Moen]

Their most active board is paid access.

http://www.scout.com/college/arizona/forums/1049-a-rich-tradition

That sucks, my NDSU Scout account won't allow me to view their site.

[El_Chapo]

where is 2017 18 19 FBS games?

if our admin refuses to go FBS, at least get us 1-2 FBS games a year!

worse case you go 0-2 then rattle off a 7-2 or 8-1 or 9-0 MVFC record and still get a seed. easy peasy

[MNLonghorn10]

can anyone paste what theyre saying on the scout site?

[scottietohottie]

Rumor has it that Matt Larsen dialed *67 before calling Arizona!

[Mesabison]

I live in Gilbert (suburb of Phoenix), moved down here 4 yes ago. Love it.

Will definitely be at this game.

September heat gonna be a shocker for N.Dak travelers. Yes it's "dry" heat , but 7-8 pm it's still going to well into the 90s. Saw one poster mention hitting the links, August- no tee time, cheap....you're gonna melt out there.

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[oldmantutters]

I live in Gilbert (suburb of Phoenix), moved down here 4 yes ago. Love it.

Will definitely be at this game.

September heat gonna be a shocker for N.Dak travelers. Yes it's "dry" heat , but 7-8 pm it's still going to well into the 90s. Saw one poster mention hitting the links, August- no tee time, cheap....you're gonna melt out there.

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I went out there in early September a few years ago. It was hot. I couldn't get over how warm it was while we were sitting on the deck at 9-10 at night.

We also went golfing and it was 114 on my drive back from the course. It was fun but maybe a little much on 45 minutes of sleep after partying in old town.

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[gumby013]

http://thetailgatesociety.com/2017/04/arizona-wildcats-schedule-ndsu-north-dakota-state-bison-football-fcs/

[southcliffbison]

I live in Gilbert (suburb of Phoenix), moved down here 4 yes ago. Love it.

Will definitely be at this game.

September heat gonna be a shocker for N.Dak travelers. Yes it's "dry" heat , but 7-8 pm it's still going to well into the 90s. Saw one poster mention hitting the links, August- no tee time, cheap....you're gonna melt out there.

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After a summer of umpiring legion and amateur baseball, I know about melting. Water is all you need; so, suck it up and don't start acting like a bunch of pussies.

[MNLonghorn10]

http://thetailgatesociety.com/2017/04/arizona-wildcats-schedule-ndsu-north-dakota-state-bison-football-fcs/

the line about cargo shorts got me because its so true

[gumby013]

Wildcats adding beer sales.

https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/beer-down-arizona-alcohol-sales-to-start-at-wildcat-s/article_759d2592-9105-11e8-b757-2f24411d4710.html

[EC8CH]

Wildcats adding beer sales.

https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/beer-down-arizona-alcohol-sales-to-start-at-wildcat-s/article_759d2592-9105-11e8-b757-2f24411d4710.html

Our reputation proceeds us.

[Alsen]

Pray for two things: That Herm Edwards at ASU in Tempe crushes U of A in recruiting, and especially that the Wildcats don't recruit another Nick Foles in the meantime.

[Rock]

Pray for two things: That Herm Edwards at ASU in Tempe crushes U of A in recruiting, and especially that the Wildcats don't recruit another Nick Foles in the meantime.

I pray they are championship caliber, because I am confident NDSU will be.


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[MNLonghorn10]

Pray for two things: That Herm Edwards at ASU in Tempe crushes U of A in recruiting, and especially that the Wildcats don't recruit another Nick Foles in the meantime.

herms role is going to be the judge, jury and executioner for ASU. those hardly, if ever, work out. UofA will be fine.

[Christopher Moen]

herms role is going to be the judge, jury and executioner for ASU. those hardly, if ever, work out. UofA will be fine.

They will also be better than fine.....

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/36/6e/c4/366ec4068a5bdc2ce6b41b3b1bae4267.jpg

[HerdThat!]

Thread bump
(And how the hell did I miss this previous photo post!?!)

Take a poll - will COVID be over by the time the Arizona game is supposed to happen?

[El_Chapo]

6 years = 0 FBS games. what a joke.

[ndsubison1]

Thread bump
(And how the hell did I miss this previous photo post!?!)

Take a poll - will COVID be over by the time the Arizona game is supposed to happen?

Its a virus, its never going away

[Kevin]

Its a virus, its never going away

TIL lakes is a virus

[IndyBison]

Thread bump
(And how the hell did I miss this previous photo post!?!)

Take a poll - will COVID be over by the time the Arizona game is supposed to happen?If all goes as planned I may be TucsonBison by then so hopefully they are playing.

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[El_Chapo]

Arizona just hired thr Patriots QB coach. Jedd Fisch

4 points

#1. NDSU by 20+ in this game now

#2. He blocked clay travis for 0 reason (SOFT!)

#3 He was FSU qb coach and went on WCCO and said Ponder will be a Pro Bowl QB for Vikings

#4 Why would you hire someone who said. "Oh yea, Cam Newton will be awesome this year" and you coach him up to suck even worse HAS to be a terrible coach

[bajadanny]

Man that is great for NDSU the guy from San Jose is the real deal, Wildcats keep making mistakes

[El_Chapo]

This will be a fun tailgate I'm hoping

[Sun Bison]

herms role is going to be the judge, jury and executioner for ASU. those hardly, if ever, work out. UofA will be fine.

Just happened to see this and it gave me a chuckle.

[bruinbison]

Arizona wins a Transfer Portal recruiting battle



GOAZCATS.com
@GOAZCATScom
2h

Arizona’s newest receiver makes his move official. Jacob Cowing is leaving UTEP to play for the Wildcats coming off a season in which he caught 69 passes for 1,354 yards and 7 touchdowns.

UA beats out the likes of Oregon, LSU, Florida, South Carolina, ASU and Texas Tech for him.

[bruinbison]

Currently have the 24th ranked recruiting class according to Rivals
On the strength of one 5 star, also a WR (6’ 4”)
plus three 4 stars and thirteen 3 stars from the high school ranks.

https://arizona.rivals.com/commitments/football/2022

[Twincitybizon]

Arizona wins a Transfer Portal recruiting battle

Well that makes 2 things they won this last year.....

I ain't afraid

[ndsubison1]

Arizona wins a Transfer Portal recruiting battle

Good competition for Eubanks

[Wolfie]

This will be a fun tailgate I'm hoping

I don't know if their fan base will be super excited about NDSU, but the co-eds are decent on the eyes I hear.

[MankatoBison]

Currently have the 24th ranked recruiting class according to Rivals
On the strength of one 5 star, also a WR (6’ 4”)
plus three 4 stars and thirteen 3 stars from the high school ranks.

https://arizona.rivals.com/commitments/football/2022

I was told by someone on this very website that this matchup should not excite me any more or any less than an average Missouri Valley matchup.

However, I do have eyes, ears, and approximately 2 brain cells (not much more than that though) to rub together so I choose to remain excited for this game. Cant wait to see FBS surrender cobras in person again. The last FBS game I was able to attend in person was Gophers 2011 which was.... soooo deeply satisfying lol

[ndsubison1]

Coming off a 1 win season including a loss to Northern Arizona. The 2 games before us they play at San Diego St and Mississippi State at home. Could be a blood bath.

[Gully]

I just double checked to make sure I had my calendar blocked out for this one.

[WeAreThePride]

Fisch is their 32nd head coach.

Jesus.

[Minimum8Pete]

I'll be making my first away trip for this one besides frisco and SDSU. Anyone been here before? any dining tips etc?

[OrygunBison]

It's probably at 90% likely that I will go to this one.

[THEsocalledfan]

HOT DEAL! They hyatt place in Tuscon is a category 1, meaning it is only 5000k points for night. If you have a chase ultimate rewards card, you can transfer those points to hyatt and book. Cash price was even just a bit over $100 so either way a good deal. If you book with points, getting over 2 cents per point.

[Sun Bison]

It's old and not very cheap, but Hotel Congress is where John Dillinger was caught if you think it's cool to stay in a part of American history. It also had a night club last time I was there (like 10 years ago).

As for eating options, just get Mexican food. The stuff there (well in AZ in general) is more Sonoran influenced than Tex-Mex though, so if you are expecting EVERYTHING to be spicy then you'll be disappointed. Not that you can't get spicy food, and I would say it's about 50/50 here, but you will also get some nice regional dishes. red sauce or spicy salsa and stuff, it's just that are more like this:
9851
Can't recommend anywhere specific since I hardly ever go to Tucson because Phoenix kinda has everything in the state outside of the natural beauty of northern AZ


Oh, one more thing, you can buy and consume any THC product you want or just a good old-fashioned joint in AZ, but don't try to take it with you.

[Wolfie]

It's old and not very cheap, but Hotel Congress is where John Dillinger was caught. It also had a night club last time I was there (like 10 years ago).

As for eating options, just get Mexican food. The stuff there (well in AZ in general) is more Sonoran influenced than Tex-Mex though, so if you are expecting EVERYTHING to be spicy then you'll be disappointed. Not that you can't get enchiladas with a spicy red sauce or spicy salsa and stuff, it's just that there are more options like this:
9851

Oh, one more thing, you can buy and consume any THC product you want or just a good old-fashioned joint in AZ, but don't try to take it with you.

The people of Fargo vote Mexican Village the best Mexican place in Fargo like 90% of the time....I think it will be spicy enough for them.

[cx500d]

The people of Fargo vote Mexican Village the best Mexican place in Fargo like 90% of the time....I think it will be spicy enough for them.

The other 10% being Taco John’s?

[Wolfie]

The other 10% being Taco John’s?

The other 10% is divided amongst the 27 other shitty Mexican restaurants here that people think are super authentic and delicious.

[WeAreThePride]

Mmmmmm Mango's.

[WeAreThePride]

99 cent beers, baby.

[GCWaters]

Seis Kitchen in Tucson—excellent tacos!

[scottietohottie]

If you fly into Mesa you have to go to Caldwell County BBQ. Worth the stop.

[OrygunBison]

I wonder if Arizona wants out of this game. It will be a blood bath if played. Arizona is a terrible FBS team.

[Bisonwinagn]

Where are the good bars? Tucson downtown?

[GreenfieldBison]

One cool thing down there. The university has a major observatory out west of Tucson and you used to be able to go out and spend the night with an astronomer looking through their 15” scope. Not sure if they still do it but will research.


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[cx500d]

One cool thing down there. The university has a major observatory out west of Tucson and you used to be able to go out and spend the night with an astronomer looking through their 15” scope. Not sure if they still do it but will research.


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What happens in Tucson stays in Tucson

[BigHorns]

I wonder if Arizona wants out of this game. It will be a blood bath if played. Arizona is a terrible FBS team.

Whoa, just looked and they were 1-11 this year.

Griz beat Washington who beat Arizona ... game should be -20 or more Bison.
This beat down could be even worse than what we just did to MSU.

[ndsubison1]

I cant wait to shit on these guys. Maybe they will back out and schedule the Bobcats.

[gavin2126]

Whoa, just looked and they were 1-11 this year.

Griz beat Washington who beat Arizona ... game should be -20 or more Bison.
This beat down could be even worse than what we just did to MSU.5-6 Northern Arizona from the Big Sky beat them this year too.

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[Wolfie]

Whoa, just looked and they were 1-11 this year.

Griz beat Washington who beat Arizona ... game should be -20 or more Bison.
This beat down could be even worse than what we just did to MSU.

Don't worry, their fan base (if they have one) will still predict a blowout win for them, since we are a pud FCS school.

[DakotaOkie]

Don't worry, their fan base (if they have one) will still predict a blowout win for them, since we are a pud FCS school.
Yesterday’s team would have been a blowout. Just not in AZ favor.

[BigHorns]

Don't worry, their fan base (if they have one) will still predict a blowout win for them, since we are a pud FCS school.

Lets hope Vegas is that stupid too ... bet the house on Bison, money in the bank.

[Bison_Pride]

There are a few comments in their 247 forum. One guy wonders if UA might even be an underdog.

[MNLonghorn10]

There are a few comments in their 247 forum. One guy wonders if UA might even be an underdog.

Narrator: they will be

[TAILG8R]

Narrator: they will beBy 10.5 is my guess

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[OrygunBison]

No doubt that we'll be favored in the game by anyone that knows anything about college football.

[BigHorns]

Let's hope they didn't get this memo, ha!
https://thetailgatesociety.com/2017/04/arizona-wildcats-schedule-ndsu-north-dakota-state-bison-football-fcs/

[Kevin]

I will bet Scotties house on this game. Can’t wait.

[Hammerhead]

There are a few comments in their 247 forum. One guy wonders if UA might even be an underdog.

The current Sagarin rating has Arizona down between UND and USD.

[ZHerd]

Sounds like they are bringing in more talent next year. I would guess we will face a better AZ team than 2021 saw. I’d actually love if they could beat San Diego State and Mississippi State before our game kinda like Iowa before our 2016 game. Pretty decent chance AZ goes 0-3 in non con next year though. Funny thing is, their non con schedule is harder than much of their Pac 12 schedule. I wonder how many of their fans realize that

[Rixen]

This will likely be the first Bison vs FBS game I will attend, not including the UofM games since my brothers are Gophers and those were some great memories.

We had tickets and hotels booked for Manhattan and Iowa City but both fell through literally last minute. I don't want to talk about it.

Can't wait!

[SDbison]

I cant wait to shit on these guys. Maybe they will back out and schedule the Bobcats. Maybe they will back out of the PAC 12 and let us take their place!

[BigHorns]

Maybe they will back out of the PAC 12 and let us take their place!

Always liked the soccer league practice of promotion and relegation.
If anyone deserves to be relegated in FBS, its Arizona. PAC 12 would be fun.

[NDSU92]

By 10.5 is my guess

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If they were only taking 10.5 points I would cash out my 401k and sell my house. Problem is I wouldn't have the money to place down before it got to 20.

[89MTBISON]

Have we faced southwestern speed before, or desert speed? I'm worried.

[Twincitybizon]

Have we faced southwestern speed before, or desert speed? I'm worried.

It's a dry speed.

[ndsubison1]

Arizona landed the Wash State QB who transfered. Had a decent season.

[El_Chapo]

Arizona will Buy us out

[BigHorns]

Arizona will Buy us out

Nah, they'll join the Covid gone list, new wildcat variant. Cheaper that way.

[JCEE1990]

It's a dry speed.

Winner!!!!! LoL

[JCEE1990]

[QUOTE=GreenfieldBison;1555702]One cool thing down there. The university has a major observatory out west of Tucson and you used to be able to go out and spend the night with an astronomer looking through their 15” scope. Not sure if they still do it but will research.

Can they see Uranus from there?
Sorry, couldn’t resist

[GreenfieldBison]

[QUOTE=GreenfieldBison;1555702]One cool thing down there. The university has a major observatory out west of Tucson and you used to be able to go out and spend the night with an astronomer looking through their 15” scope. Not sure if they still do it but will research.

Can they see Uranus from there?
Sorry, couldn’t resist

Uncertain. Will contact astronomers for confirmation but assume that extreme social distancing and special pricing will be required.


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[bruinbison]

Arizona landed the Wash State QB who transfered. Had a decent season.

https://www.azdesertswarm.com/platform/amp/football/2022/1/10/22877681/arizona-wildcats-football-jayden-delaura-transfer-ncaa-wsu-cougars-2022-cruz-mccloud-plummer-fifita



De Laura, who has three years of eligibility remaining, threw for 2,789 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2021 for the Cougars. He had 259 yards and a career-high four TD passes in a 44-18 win over Arizona in November and was named the Pac-12's Offensive Freshman of the Year.

He was knocked out of WSU’s loss to Central Michigan in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, then entered the NCAA transfer portal over the weekend, not long after the Cougars offered Incarnate Word transfer QB Cameron Ward, who committed to WSU on Monday.

[MangyOldBison]

It's a dry speed.

haha! That’s funny!

On a more serious note, I sure hope that these next two get played.

[Elvis was a Bison]

One cool thing down there. The university has a major observatory out west of Tucson and you used to be able to go out and spend the night with an astronomer looking through their 15” scope. Not sure if they still do it but will research.


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That would be up on Mt. Lemon. At least it was 49 years ago, when I was stationed at Ft. Huachuca....

[Hammerhead]

They can even see Klingons around Uranus.



[QUOTE=GreenfieldBison;1555702]One cool thing down there. The university has a major observatory out west of Tucson and you used to be able to go out and spend the night with an astronomer looking through their 15” scope. Not sure if they still do it but will research.

Can they see Uranus from there?
Sorry, couldn’t resist

[GCWaters]

That would be up on Mt. Lemon. At least it was 49 years ago, when I was stationed at Ft. Huachuca....

There is one on Mt Lemmon, but Kitt Peak is the one west of Tucson and probably the better known one...

[Mr Pep Band]

What is the Buyout for Arizona?
Would they consider it to not get a beat-down?
Or do they keep the contract and sell tickets, food, merchandise, beer?

I don't think they will buy it out. But only time will tell between now and the fall.

[mtoutfitter]

That would be up on Mt. Lemon. At least it was 49 years ago, when I was stationed at Ft. Huachuca....

Was Col. Arthur Macarthur the CO of Ft Huachuca at that time? :hide:

[ByeSonBusiness]

I was told by someone on this very website that this matchup should not excite me any more or any less than an average Missouri Valley matchup.

However, I do have eyes, ears, and approximately 2 brain cells (not much more than that though) to rub together so I choose to remain excited for this game. Cant wait to see FBS surrender cobras in person again. The last FBS game I was able to attend in person was Gophers 2011 which was.... soooo deeply satisfying lol

I wouldn't anticipate surrender cobras. Arizona is trash at football.

[GreenfieldBison]

There is one on Mt Lemmon, but Kitt Peak is the one west of Tucson and probably the better known one...

Yep, Kitt Peak is the one. Currently closed to the public unfortunately. hopefully it will be open by game time.

https://visitkittpeak.org

[IndyBison]

What is the Buyout for Arizona?
Would they consider it to not get a beat-down?
Or do they keep the contract and sell tickets, food, merchandise, beer?

I don't think they will buy it out. But only time will tell between now and the fall.

I'm thinking they'll keep it. They likely aren't a bowl contender next year either so losing this game probably doesn't hurt them for the post-season. If they lose I think their fans will recognize they didn't lose to a "lowly" FCS team so there isn't a huge risk there. If this game likely means the difference between 5-7 or 6-6 or maybe 8-4 or 9-3 and a better bowl game. Unless they want to get a road game for money or pick up an FCS opponent that would more likely be a win I don't see them buying it out. Both of those probably upset their fans more than losing to a very good Bison team.

[blackdiamond2]

They may be 0-2 by the time they play us....

They open at San Deigo State on the 3rd and home against Mississippi State the 10th.

Can you say let down game on September 17th against NDSU, a lowly FCS team?

[southcliffbison]

They may be 0-2 by the time they play us....

They open at San Deigo State on the 3rd and home against Mississippi State the 10th.

Can you say let down game on September 17th against NDSU, a lowly FCS team?

Leading up to the game on the 17th of September, I highly doubt anyone connected to the Arizona Wildcat football program (coaches, players, or sports writers for the Tucson newspaper) will think of or refer to the Bison as a lowly fcs team......quite the contrary I imagine.

[DePereBisonFan]

I'm guessing single game tickets won't go on sale until June or so? Any thoughts on that?

[Twincitybizon]

I'm seeing a capacity of 50,782. Not sure where to find average attendance. Think it'll be difficult to get tickets? They are terrible so id imagine we could bring as many fans as possible

[THEsocalledfan]

I'm seeing a capacity of 50,782. Not sure where to find average attendance. Think it'll be difficult to get tickets? They are terrible so id imagine we could bring as many fans as possible

Doubtful. Fan attendance is down, overall across college football, team was hot garbage, FCS team.....not to mention, anyone who has given to teammakers will likely get in the NDSU allotment as the allocations are huge for FBS games.

[ndsubison1]

I'm seeing a capacity of 50,782. Not sure where to find average attendance. Think it'll be difficult to get tickets? They are terrible so id imagine we could bring as many fans as possible

They played NAU the 3rd game of the season and attendance was "33481". We'll have a very good crowd there.

[Twincitybizon]

They played NAU the 3rd game of the season and attendance was "33481". We'll have a very good crowd there.

Will our crowd beat their crowd? That would be glorious

[EC8CH]

They played NAU the 3rd game of the season and attendance was "33481". We'll have a very good crowd there.

Third game of season... not a lot of reasons for their fans to mark this on their calendar unless they're looking forward to seeing the Mighty Bison.

[Bisonator98]

Third game of season... not a lot of reasons for their fans to mark this on their calendar unless they're looking forward to seeing the Mighty Bison.

Lot of NDSU alums in that region.

[ByeSonBusiness]

They may be 0-2 by the time they play us....

They open at San Deigo State on the 3rd and home against Mississippi State the 10th.

Can you say let down game on September 17th against NDSU, a lowly FCS team?

Are you seriously going with that card? It's about as believable as a 5-star QB at a football factory saying "Nobody believed in us!" to the reporter 2 min after winning a Natty.

Arizona is not a good football team. There is no reason NDSU shouldn't go into Tucson and expect to win. Arizona (and any fans they might have) know they aren't good now.

I'm sure the local media will have some mention of NDSU's success in FBS games.

[BigHorns]

Lot of NDSU alums in that region.

Would love to see us fill up that stadium and make it like a home game!
Will this one be on ESPN or the PAC-12 network?

We are going to absolutely crush them.

We beat MSU by 28 points, think what we would do to a 5-6 NAU team.
That's the type of score we are going to see.

[blackdiamond2]

I looked at their San Diego State game last year it only had 40K attendance (maybe tickets sold) max capacity is 50K. This will be the week after they play Mississippi State at home so interest will be down too.

Do i need to add Purple so everybody understands..."a lowly FCS team?"

It would be similar to us hosting Ferris State - would you be super excited to see that game at the Fargo Dome? (Ferris State has won last 2 of 3 D2 titles and have had a few guys make NFL practice squads).

[BigHorns]

I looked at their San Diego State game last year it only had 40K attendance (maybe tickets sold) max capacity is 50K. This will be the week after they play Mississippi State at home so interest will be down too.

Do i need to add Purple so everybody understands..."a lowly FCS team?"

It would be similar to us hosting Ferris State - would you be super excited to see that game at the Fargo Dome? (Ferris State has won last 2 of 3 D2 titles and have had a few guys make NFL practice squads).

Us hosting Ferris State would be like Bama hosting NDSU.

The equivalent here is more like Albany, McNeese St or Houston Baptist hosting Ferris State.
We should be (heavily) favored to win.

[Gully]

I think tickets will be pretty easy. I did sign up on their website to get emailed about single game tickets so we'll see what information that yields. I'm thinking going a few days early and getting a house with a pool, etc.

[BigHorns]

I think tickets will be pretty easy. I did sign up on their website to get emailed about single game tickets so we'll see what information that yields. I'm thinking going a few days early and getting a house with a pool, etc.

Nice, google says it's a 25 hour drive, so hope the flights are cheap.

[mtoutfitter]

I looked at their San Diego State game last year it only had 40K attendance (maybe tickets sold) max capacity is 50K. This will be the week after they play Mississippi State at home so interest will be down too.

Do i need to add Purple so everybody understands..."a lowly FCS team?"

It would be similar to us hosting Ferris State - would you be super excited to see that game at the Fargo Dome? (Ferris State has won last 2 of 3 D2 titles and have had a few guys make NFL practice squads).

Bison did host Ferris State in 2013. According to GoBison attendance was over 18,000.

[Hammerhead]

Bison did host Ferris State in 2013. According to GoBison attendance was over 18,000.

Some of the FCS non-conference opponents were not any better than this "lowly D-II" team. :)

[Gully]

Nice, google says it's a 25 hour drive, so hope the flights are cheap.

That made me curious so I checked for me.....it would be a 31 hour drive! Yikes. I don't think I would ever drive more then 7 hours one way and even that is stretching it. Cuts in to the fun time too much.

[GreenfieldBison]

Nice, google says it's a 25 hour drive, so hope the flights are cheap.

It's an easy drive down the freeway from Sky Harbor to Tucson. Just keep that in your back pocket.

[Sun Bison]

Made the drive from Phoenix to Minneapolis in fall of 2019. Do not recommend it.

If car rentals are still hard to come by, a greyhound from the airport (well nextdoor to the airport) in Phoenix to Tucson is 22$ right now. Just saying.

[23Bison]

I looked to see what it is out of Bismarck for me and it was about $450 round trip.

[StL Bison Fan]

We like to drive and sightsee (a perk of being old and retired)
There are no sights to see.or that I want to see

[GreenfieldBison]

Here is a fun thing to do in the general area. Estrella airport in Maricopa is right along the freeway southbound to Tucson from Sky Harbor. On average there are ~330 days of sunshine in AZ and that tends to offer good conditions for flying.

Arizona Soaring. It is a fun, and quiet ride. If you get the aerobatic ride it gets pretty exciting.

https://azsoaring.com

[td577]

I looked at their San Diego State game last year it only had 40K attendance (maybe tickets sold) max capacity is 50K. This will be the week after they play Mississippi State at home so interest will be down too.

Do i need to add Purple so everybody understands..."a lowly FCS team?"

It would be similar to us hosting Ferris State - would you be super excited to see that game at the Fargo Dome? (Ferris State has won last 2 of 3 D2 titles and have had a few guys make NFL practice squads).We did host Ferris State and they didn't lay down. Hopefully Arizona won't lay down either

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[blackdiamond2]

We did host Ferris State and they didn't lay down. Hopefully Arizona won't lay down either

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Back in 2013 - It was 35 to 0 about 6 minutes left in the 2nd quarter of the Ferris State game (we scored TDs on first 5 of 6 possessions). It was first game at home after we beat K-State.

[td577]

Back in 2013 - It was 35 to 0 about 6 minutes left in the 2nd quarter of the Ferris State game (we scored TDs on first 5 of 6 possessions). It was first game at home after we beat K-State.They played as well against NDSU as anyone that year not named UNI.

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[EC8CH]

Allegiant flights from Fargo to Phoenix are $150 is you can fly Thursday to Tuesday.

[TAILG8R]

Allegiant flights from Fargo to Phoenix are $150 is you can fly Thursday to Tuesday.Of you think they won't know about this game and have the flights priced accordingly you haven't flown Allegiant.

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[EC8CH]

Of you think they won't know about this game and have the flights priced accordingly you haven't flown Allegiant.

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Ha! No I haven't.

[TAILG8R]

Ha! No I haven't.Trust me, they know when people want to fly from what city to another. It's still a decent deal most of the time because it's direct.

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[GreenfieldBison]

Trust me, they know when people want to fly from what city to another. It's still a decent deal most of the time because it's direct.

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Crafty damn capitalists.


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[WeAreThePride]

If you guys can manage the time, just drive. That's a gorgeous part of the country. Through the Badlands, then Wyoming plains, Colorado mountains, then to Arizona.

[MankatoBison]

Just heard on the andy staples show that Arizona has a top 30 recruiting class this year and has averaged the 46th best recruiting class over the last decade.
FWIW (probably not much) the talking heads think that Arizona will win 6-8 games this year.

aaaand zero of those wins will be against us. and I cant wait. I cant WAIT to remind another part of the country that that we would own their preferred team 9 times out of 10, with less scholarships, while hardly breaking a sweat. Watching fans get demoralized, when they were POSITIVE they would beat our "this JV team", is soooooo so deeply satisfying

[BigHorns]

Just heard on the andy staples show that Arizona has a top 30 recruiting class this year and has averaged the 46th best recruiting class over the last decade.
FWIW (probably not much) the talking heads think that Arizona will win 6-8 games this year.

aaaand zero of those wins will be against us. and I cant wait. I cant WAIT to remind another part of the country that that we would own their preferred team 9 times out of 10, with less scholarships, while hardly breaking a sweat. Watching fans get demoralized, when they were POSITIVE they would beat our "this JV team", is soooooo so deeply satisfying

So they are going to start a bunch of fresh out of high school kids this year, and instantly win 6 or 7 more games, when they barely mustered one win last season? Don't see it.

If anything starting high school kids against our OL and DL will only assure they get crushed even harder.
It will be fun to embarrass them on national TV. Maybe the PAC-12 will be shamed into adding the Bison, ha. Probably not, but with a little luck maybe the MWC gets more interested.

[bri-dog]

So far, it's looking like I may have a group of 8-10 who want to go. The funny part is that I'm the only "true" Bison fan among us. Of the 8 I have so far, 5 of them didn't even know who the hell NDSU was before I started hosting the watch party at the bar. The other 2 knew, but really weren't Bison football fans. The only reason they knew was because they're originally from ND -- one from Hampden and the other from Hoople (yes THAT Hoople).

The 3 I took to Frisco want to go back every time now. The couple that owns the bar tailgate at Broncos games every home game. They said it doesn't come anywhere near the atmosphere in Frisco...

[MangyOldBison]

Here is a fun thing to do in the general area. Estrella airport in Maricopa is right along the freeway southbound to Tucson from Sky Harbor. On average there are ~330 days of sunshine in AZ and that tends to offer good conditions for flying.

Arizona Soaring. It is a fun, and quiet ride. If you get the aerobatic ride it gets pretty exciting.

https://azsoaring.com

Wild stuff. But not for the weak of stomach Greenfield! :D:eeek::o:o

[Twincitybizon]

Ahhhhhhhhhh.... Just find out a first cousin is getting married Arizona weekend.... Fack I'm pissed

[marenlee]

Ahhhhhhhhhh.... Just find out a first cousin is getting married Arizona weekend.... Fack I'm pissed

First Cousin. I can maybe name one of my first cousins. In my world, first FBS game in six years is priority.


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[THEsocalledfan]

Ahhhhhhhhhh.... Just find out a first cousin is getting married Arizona weekend.... Fack I'm pissed

For me, its a niece for SDSU game.....funniest part, in Moorhead so I still need to make the trip up.

[KSBisonFan]

Ahhhhhhhhhh.... Just find out a first cousin is getting married Arizona weekend.... Fack I'm pissed

As long as you're not the one marrying your cousin, I'm not seeing how this is even a debatable decision.

[TransAmBison]

For me, its a niece for SDSU game.....funniest part, in Moorhead so I still need to make the trip up.So that means you can tailgate. That was easy. :)

[THEsocalledfan]

So that means you can tailgate. That was easy. :)

Thought did cross my mind.... LOL

[bruinbison]

Currently have the 24th ranked recruiting class according to Rivals
On the strength of one 5 star, also a WR (6’ 4”)
plus three 4 stars and thirteen 3 stars from the high school ranks.

https://arizona.rivals.com/commitments/football/2022

247 is ranking Transfer Portal recruiting classes this year, has Arizona at #2 with their 7 player class behind only Florida State.

https://247sports.com/Season/2022-Football/TransferTeamRankings/

One 4 star recruit and the other 6 were all 3 star recruits.
WR Jacob Cowing from UTEP is considered the 4 star recruit.
Cowing had 1,354 receiving yards in 2021 on 69 catches along with seven touchdowns for UTEP.

[Wolfie]

247 is ranking Transfer Portal recruiting classes this year, has Arizona at #2 with their 7 player class behind only Florida State.

https://247sports.com/Season/2022-Football/TransferTeamRankings/

One 4 star recruit and the other 6 were all 3 star recruits.
WR Jacob Cowing from UTEP is considered the 4 star recruit.
Cowing had 1,354 receiving yards in 2021 on 69 catches along with seven touchdowns for UTEP.

looks like they lost more to transfer than they are getting in.
Not even remotely worried about it.

[Sun Bison]

looks like they lost more to transfer than they are getting in.
Not even remotely worried about it.

Not sure that it's possible to lose more than what they are getting in. But... I am an ASU alum (but went to NDSU for 2.5 years).

[Wolfie]

Not sure that it's possible to lose more than what they are getting in. But... I am an ASU alum (but went to NDSU for 2.5 years).

The link shows 17 transferred out, 10 transferred in so far.
Still time to get more transfers, or sign more players to make up the deficient, no?

[BigHorns]

The link shows 17 transferred out, 10 transferred in so far.
Still time to get more transfers, or sign more players to make up the deficient, no?

That depends how many other players they signed this year.
Transfers signed still count against the yearly signing cap, think its 25 total allowed per year.

[Minimum8Pete]

Those of you who travel alot, whens the best time to lock up flights?

[THEsocalledfan]

Those of you who travel alot, whens the best time to lock up flights?

Use google flights to track the flight prices for a while. I generally advise booking at the latest about a month before. You will usually find a price you like before that.

If booking with miles, I can provide different advice if needed.

[bruinbison]

Dorian Singer - WR at Arizona, started out as a PWO at Arizona but now awarded a scholarship by the Coaches. At one time Singer was at Tartan High School in the Twin Cities and the Bison were an early team to offer him. He transferred to the Phoenix area in search of DI scholarship opportunities. Don’t know why he ended up a PWO, perhaps he waited too long on the FBS offers he had or they were not commitable offers or whatever, but as of now he made it to being a scholarship FBS player.

https://arizona.rivals.com/news/standout-freshman-receiver-dorian-singer-awarded-scholarship-by-arizona

[Swaghook]

Scored 2nd row seats in section 22 for $50 each after fees on vividseats not a bad price, seats for Oregon were higher.

[TAILG8R]

Scored 2nd row seats in section 22 for $50 each after fees on vividseats not a bad price, seats for Oregon were higher.

Careful with those low rows in those sections you will be staring at the backends of the Bison team all game. It's crazy how low those first few rows are.

There are 1st row seats in a few places along the Bison sidelines and they are dirt cheap for that reason.

I secured 8 in the lower rows of a corner section for $35/ea AFTER fees.

Get the cheap tickets now while you can before their fans realize how much NDSU fans are willing to pay for these games.

EDIT: Here is a view from row 1 section 22
https://aviewfrommyseat.com/wallpaper/IsiMan84-20190701063723.jpg

[#1BISONFAN ASHLEY]

Careful with those low rows in those sections you will be staring at the backends of the Bison team all game. It's crazy how low those first few rows are.

There are 1st row seats in a few places along the Bison sidelines and they are dirt cheap for that reason.

I secured 8 in the lower rows of a corner section for $35/ea AFTER fees.

Get the cheap tickets now while you can before their fans realize how much NDSU fans are willing to pay for these games.

EDIT: Here is a view from row 1 section 22
https://aviewfrommyseat.com/wallpaper/IsiMan84-20190701063723.jpg

I just secured 4 tickets in section 19 row 1 before seeing this post. I'm hoping our seats don't have this view otherwise or else I'll have to stand all game (I usually do anyway).

[TAILG8R]

I just secured 4 tickets in section 19 row 1 before seeing this post. I'm hoping our seats don't have this view otherwise or else I'll have to stand all game (I usually do anyway).

You will definitely be behind the team and others on the sideline but maybe not as much since section 19 is toward the 20 YD Line and not toward the center of the field.

When I bought tix yesterday I was wondering why the 1st row tickets were SOOOO much cheaper($50 instead of $150) than the ones in the same section 10 rows back and then I noticed some of the listing said obstructed view. I did some digging and found that the first few rows are really low to the field. So we went for corner tickets.

[NDSU1980]

I just secured 4 tickets in section 19 row 1 before seeing this post. I'm hoping our seats don't have this view otherwise or else I'll have to stand all game (I usually do anyway).

Well Adam, I bet if you ask really nice maybe the team would sit down so you could see. I've heard that works in the dome sometimes.

[BigHorns]

I just secured 4 tickets in section 19 row 1 before seeing this post. I'm hoping our seats don't have this view otherwise or else I'll have to stand all game (I usually do anyway).

In a lot of stadiums the lower rows of the upper deck at the 50 can be some of the best seats in the house. Its close to where the suites are often located and gives a nice view of the whole field.

Thinking it shouldn't be too hard to find nice seats at a good price, they have 50k capacity there.

[MankatoBison]

Careful with those low rows in those sections you will be staring at the backends of the Bison team all game. It's crazy how low those first few rows are.

There are 1st row seats in a few places along the Bison sidelines and they are dirt cheap for that reason.

I secured 8 in the lower rows of a corner section for $35/ea AFTER fees.

Get the cheap tickets now while you can before their fans realize how much NDSU fans are willing to pay for these games.

EDIT: Here is a view from row 1 section 22
https://aviewfrommyseat.com/wallpaper/IsiMan84-20190701063723.jpg

I dont get it... why are people lunging at tickets for this game???

I was told that I should be more excited for teams like Drake, NC A&T, USD, YSU, ISUb, SDSU, ISUr, WSU, SIU, and UND over pud teams like Arizona?? I must be missing something.

[Kujava23]

Careful with those low rows in those sections you will be staring at the backends of the Bison team all game. It's crazy how low those first few rows are.

There are 1st row seats in a few places along the Bison sidelines and they are dirt cheap for that reason.

I secured 8 in the lower rows of a corner section for $35/ea AFTER fees.

Get the cheap tickets now while you can before their fans realize how much NDSU fans are willing to pay for these games.

EDIT: Here is a view from row 1 section 22
https://aviewfrommyseat.com/wallpaper/IsiMan84-20190701063723.jpg

WHERE did you buy them

Stubhub?

[TAILG8R]

WHERE did you buy them

Stubhub?

Went through Seatgeek (https://seatgeek.com/north-dakota-state-bison-at-arizona-wildcats-football-tickets/ncaa-football/2022-09-17-3-30-am/r/5601210) this time

[tony]

I dont get it... why are people lunging at tickets for this game???

I was told that I should be more excited for teams like Drake, NC A&T, USD, YSU, ISUb, SDSU, ISUr, WSU, SIU, and UND over pud teams like Arizona?? I must be missing something.

I don't think anybody has ever said that they're not happy when NDSU plays P5 teams.

[El_Chapo]

I don't think anybody has ever said that they're not happy when NDSU plays P5 teams.

but this fanbase accepted it for 6 years now and that's pathetic as an ath dept.

[tony]

but this fanbase accepted it for 6 years now and that's pathetic as an ath dept.

But that wasn't the point I was making, was it? G5 or FCS, NDSU can't make P5 teams pay money to get beat by the Bison.

[El_Chapo]

But that wasn't the point I was making, was it? G5 or FCS, NDSU can't make P5 teams pay money to get beat by the Bison. I'm pretty sure that the PAC-12 is going to put NDSU on their Do Not Call List in the near future - and going FBS isn't going to make them reconsider when there are all sorts of punching bag G5 teams to choose from.

* Yeah, that's how far out schedules are being made now.



I hear ya, I'm just saying, 6 years is ridiculous. and looking back at 2019 now, I stand with Jeremy Jorgenson as he agreed with me that with Trey Lance & Radunz & Watson & Volson NDSU should've played anyone anywhere in the FBS and make money.

Could of played 8 FBS games that fall and banked $3-5 Million AND it would of been a Novelty and a National Sports Story... ARGH!

[Herd]

I hear ya, I'm just saying, 6 years is ridiculous. and looking back at 2019 now, I stand with Jeremy Jorgenson as he agreed with me that with Trey Lance & Radunz & Watson & Volson NDSU should've played anyone anywhere in the FBS and make money.

Could of played 8 FBS games that fall and banked $3-5 Million AND it would of been a Novelty and a National Sports Story... ARGH!

You have to careful. If we were FBS Indy and just went and got money games on the road, pretty soon our record would 4-8, and then you're Idaho. Need to be in a conference, and you need to win. What's the motivation to just play FBS games when there's NO Conference Championship, NO Playoff, NO Bowl. Idaho & NMSU all over again.

Go FBS, hell goto CUSA, but you have to be in a conference with a slate of winnable games.

[NDSU92]

You have to careful. If we were FBS Indy and just went and got money games on the road, pretty soon our record would 4-8, and then you're Idaho. Need to be in a conference, and you need to win. What's the motivation to just play FBS games when there's NO Conference Championship, NO Playoff, NO Bowl. Idaho & NMSU all over again.

Go FBS, hell goto CUSA, but you have to be in a conference with a slate of winnable games.

Why do people continue to post logical responses to that guy lol yeesh

[NDSUBowler]

I dont get it... why are people lunging at tickets for this game???

I was told that I should be more excited for teams like Drake, NC A&T, USD, YSU, ISUb, SDSU, ISUr, WSU, SIU, and UND over pud teams like Arizona?? I must be missing something.

No one said that, dork.

[bruinbison]

but this fanbase accepted it for 6 years now and that's pathetic as an ath dept.

And you can keep pretending that NDSU @ Oregon in 2020 wasn’t scheduled……
It does fit your agenda of putting down NDSU……

[Elvis was a Bison]

I dont get it... why are people lunging at tickets for this game???

I was told that I should be more excited for teams like Drake, NC A&T, USD, YSU, ISUb, SDSU, ISUr, WSU, SIU, and UND over pud teams like Arizona?? I must be missing something.

I would put common sense on the top of that list....

[El_Chapo]

6 years now.. and 7 after Arizona buys us out.

[NDSUBowler]

6 years now.. and 7 after Arizona buys us out.

Wanna bet?

[OrygunBison]

I dont get it... why are people lunging at tickets for this game???

I was told that I should be more excited for teams like Drake, NC A&T, USD, YSU, ISUb, SDSU, ISUr, WSU, SIU, and UND over pud teams like Arizona?? I must be missing something.

Snarky much?

[Minimum8Pete]

I don't think anybody has ever said that they're not happy when NDSU plays P5 teams.

I'm going with 5 others got my tickets yesterday!

[MankatoBison]

I don't think anybody has ever said that they're not happy when NDSU plays P5 teams.

I literally never said that people arent HAPPY playing P5 teams, obviously they are, and rightfully so. We should be excited when our football team gets to play other good teams.

If you read exactly what I said, it was exactly what I meant.

"I was told that I should be more excited for teams like Drake, NC A&T, USD, YSU, ISUb, SDSU, ISUr, WSU, SIU, and UND over pud teams like Arizona??"

That exact argument has been made, to me, on this exact thread. a particular #FCSforever poster told me that this should not be any more, or less exciting than playing any of our normal FCS games. I'm making fun of that person. Not you.

[OrygunBison]

6 years now.. and 7 after Arizona buys us out.

Hey Pissed Off Doom and Gloom Guy - give it a rest. You average about 8 posts a day, which is remarkable to me by itself, but almost all of them are outraged and negative about the programs at NDSU. Your schtick is exhausting to a guy like me that comes to BV to hear about the good things going on in those same programs.

Perhaps we can come to an arrangement where you up your postings to, say, 12 per day but limit them to Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. That would provide for three Chapo-Free days per week and allow some of these threads to have swaths of positivity in them, at least in 1-day chunks sandwiched between the same old vomit being spewed out by you in pretty much every thread. Likewise, it would provide you with 4 days where the nonsense would be welcomed.

Would you be interested in such an arrangement?

[NDSUBowler]

I literally never said that people arent HAPPY playing P5 teams, obviously they are, and rightfully so. We should be excited when our football team gets to play other good teams.

If you read exactly what I said, it was exactly what I meant.

"I was told that I should be more excited for teams like Drake, NC A&T, USD, YSU, ISUb, SDSU, ISUr, WSU, SIU, and UND over pud teams like Arizona??"

That exact argument has been made, to me, on this exact thread. a particular #FCSforever poster told me that this should not be any more, or less exciting than playing any of our normal FCS games. I'm making fun of that person. Not you.

If that poster said that then why did you take the liberty to change it to "I should be MORE excited" shouldn't it just say "I should be JUST AS excited"?

If you're going to take people's words literally then you better not change what they said.

If someone is just as excited to see NDSU football no matter who they are playing, let them be ok with that without your never-ending crusade. But what you did here is twist their words to imply they care MORE about FCS teams than Arizona, and that's a flat out misrepresentation by you.

Of course, feel free to correct this by showing me where someone said "I was told that I should be more excited for teams like Drake, NC A&T, USD, YSU, ISUb, SDSU, ISUr, WSU, SIU, and UND over pud teams like Arizona??"

[NDSU92]

Why don't you just put those guys on ignore? Beautiful function, makes your experience 100x better. Only time you see the nonsense is when people quote it in response which thankfully isn't that often.

[NDSUBowler]

Why don't you just put those guys on ignore? Beautiful function, makes your experience 100x better. Only time you see the nonsense is when people quote it in response which thankfully isn't that often.

Well, that's not very entertaining!

[El_Chapo]

yea put your head in sand & ndsu athletics are the best

of course I don't WANT Arizona to buy us out, but they'd be stupid to play us

[NDSUBowler]

yea put your head in sand & ndsu athletics are the best

of course I don't WANT Arizona to buy us out, but they'd be stupid to play us

Bet me you coward!!! :)

[Minimum8Pete]

If that poster said that then why did you take the liberty to change it to "I should be MORE excited" shouldn't it just say "I should be JUST AS excited"?

If you're going to take people's words literally then you better not change what they said.

If someone is just as excited to see NDSU football no matter who they are playing, let them be ok with that without your never-ending crusade. But what you did here is twist their words to imply they care MORE about FCS teams than Arizona, and that's a flat out misrepresentation by you.

Of course, feel free to correct this by showing me where someone said "I was told that I should be more excited for teams like Drake, NC A&T, USD, YSU, ISUb, SDSU, ISUr, WSU, SIU, and UND over pud teams like Arizona??"

seems to me that the amount is craziness required to say "Im just as excited to play indiana state, as I am to play Arizona" is exactly the same as saying "I'm more excited to play indiana state than Arizona". Both statements should get you locked in an insane asylum for being fully insane. Its like saying 'I am equally good at QB as trey lance', and saying 'im better at QB than trey lance'. both sentences prove that I am a danger to myself and my family, and should have my children taken by CPS'

[NDSUBowler]

seems to me that the amount is craziness required to say "Im just as excited to play indiana state, as I am to play Arizona" is exactly the same as saying "I'm more excited to play indiana state than Arizona". Both statements should get you locked in an insane asylum for being fully insane. Its like saying 'I am equally good at QB as trey lance', and saying 'im better at QB than trey lance'. both sentences prove that I am a danger to myself and my family, and should have my children taken by CPS'

Those are matters of opinion. That is also losing sight at the twisting of words done by one specific individual, which is why I brought it up. If they are 'the same' then there's no need to change it from "just as" to "more" right?

[GreenfieldBison]

seems to me that the amount is craziness required to say "Im just as excited to play indiana state, as I am to play Arizona" is exactly the same as saying "I'm more excited to play indiana state than Arizona". Both statements should get you locked in an insane asylum for being fully insane. Its like saying 'I am equally good at QB as trey lance', and saying 'im better at QB than trey lance'. both sentences prove that I am a danger to myself and my family, and should have my children taken by CPS'

Sensationalize much? Might be an opportunity in media...

[Minimum8Pete]

Sensationalize much? Might be an opportunity in media...

ever been on a fan board before? Hyperbole is the only common language spoken in all fan communities haha

[Minimum8Pete]

Those are matters of opinion. That is also losing sight at the twisting of words done by one specific individual, which is why I brought it up. If they are 'the same' then there's no need to change it from "just as" to "more" right?

Ok and...? which is more insane? switching the words 'just as' with 'more', or 'indiana state is just as an exciting of an opponent as a pac12 team'? not understanding why ur so triggered by this. R u the guy hes making fun of or something?

[ZHerd]

Sensationalize much? Might be an opportunity in media...

To be a mainstream/legacy propagandist you need to be as adept at lying as sensationalizing

[MankatoBison]

To be a mainstream/legacy propagandist you need to be as adept at lying as sensationalizing

Completely true, lol. However if youre coming to a fan forum for a based and rational conversation about sports, youre in the wrong spot. I definitely lol'd at the child protective services comment

[tjamz]

yea put your head in sand & ndsu athletics are the best

of course I don't WANT Arizona to buy us out, but they'd be stupid to play us

You're very contradicting. On one hand you blame the administration for not having an FBS opponent for 6 years, on the other you don't blame opposing teams if they choose to buy us out/not play us.

[El_Chapo]

You're very contradicting. On one hand you blame the administration for not having an FBS opponent for 6 years, on the other you don't blame opposing teams if they choose to buy us out/not play us.

there's 118 FBS teams sparky , don't give me that BS. I ain't buying it. why you think Jorgensen left?

yes I'm happy to play Arizona, but that doesn't get this admin off the hook for last 6 years.

[BisonNeil]

there's 118 FBS teams sparky , don't give me that BS. I ain't buying it. why you think Jorgensen left?

yes I'm happy to play Arizona, but that doesn't get this admin off the hook for last 6 years.

Please don’t be such a complete dumbass. Stop with the six year bullshit. Someone already explained they had a game scheduled with Oregon in 2020 so it wasn’t a six year hiatus. And there are far fewer than 118 teams confident they can beat the Bison, probably fewer than 30, and do you know those 30 weren’t called?

[tjamz]

there's 118 FBS teams sparky , don't give me that BS. I ain't buying it. why you think Jorgensen left?

yes I'm happy to play Arizona, but that doesn't get this admin off the hook for last 6 years.

So, the other 117 are willing to play us, but Arizona isn't? That's literally what you are implying.

[tjbison]

there's 118 FBS teams sparky , don't give me that BS. I ain't buying it. why you think Jorgensen left?

yes I'm happy to play Arizona, but that doesn't get this admin off the hook for last 6 years.

Are you saying JJ left because NDSU admin didn't want to schedule FBS??? If so thats the dumbest fucking thing I've ever heard

[ByeSonBusiness]

there's 118 FBS teams sparky , don't give me that BS. I ain't buying it. why you think Jorgensen left?

yes I'm happy to play Arizona, but that doesn't get this admin off the hook for last 6 years.

What year did you time travel to where there is only 118 FBS teams?

They had a game with Oregon scheduled. Lot of folks were very excited about that. That was two years ago.

[unbison]

Please don’t be such a complete dumbass. Stop with the six year bullshit. Someone already explained they had a game scheduled with Oregon in 2020 so it wasn’t a six year hiatus. And there are far fewer than 118 teams confident they can beat the Bison, probably fewer than 30, and do you know those 30 weren’t called?

I’m sure the admin is shaking in their boots… you are holding them accountable how
Running your mouth complaining on a message board

[El_Chapo]

yea neil!!!!!

[scottietohottie]

I’m sure the admin is shaking in their boots…

Probably just stroking some good old boy club dick actually.

[Twincitybizon]

Probably just stroking some good old boy club dick actually.

A comma here or there really changes the sentence.
Good, old boy dick
Good old, boy dick

[bruinbison]

Here are the future schedules, so far.
That includes the rescheduled Oregon game……



North Dakota State has rescheduled a football game with Oregon and added four other non-conference games to future schedules announced Tuesday, May 25.

NDSU and Oregon were scheduled to meet in the 2020 season opener before it was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Bison will now play at Oregon on Sept. 2, 2028, in the first meeting between the two programs.


https://gobison.com/news/2021/5/25/football-ndsu-oregon-reschedule-for-2028-bison-add-four-non-conference-games.aspx

[Gully]

Here are the future schedules, so far.
That includes the rescheduled Oregon game……



https://gobison.com/news/2021/5/25/football-ndsu-oregon-reschedule-for-2028-bison-add-four-non-conference-games.aspx

Is this outdated already? I don't think I saw the EWU game on there, but maybe I missed it.

[tony]

Is this outdated already? I don't think I saw the EWU game on there, but maybe I missed it.

Only slightly, the article is from May, 2021 and NDSU announced EWU at US Bank two months later.

[Kujava23]

Soooooo should be working hard to schedule 2025 and 2027 FBS teams

Since Big Ten won't schedule NDSU anymore rules out Wisconsin or Michigan

Who is Big 12 elite team now? anyonnneeeee Would a Kansas State game in 2025 or 2027 work----or is that years playing the Fawkers from up north

Wouldn't mind going to Nashville and killing Vanderbilt and watch Blazek try to prevent their QB from being punished

Does Notre Dame ever have an opening in their schedule----how CRAZY would that be-----go to South Bend---shit they play UNLV and Marshall at home next year---NDSU is a better program than both of those schools

[SDbison]

Is this outdated already? I don't think I saw the EWU game on there, but maybe I missed it. Is EWU FBS........didnt think so.

[OrygunBison]

Is EWU FBS........didnt think so.

Arizona qualifies as FBS in spirit only.

[OrygunBison]

My wife and I are considering a move to Tuscon either near or longer term and are thusly going to spend a bit longer of a time there for the game. Are there any BV'ers from Tuscon? Also, is anyone else going to stay for a longer time?

[CrazyJoeDavola]

Notre Dame doesn't schedule FCS teams.

[tjamz]

My wife and I are considering a move to Tuscon either near or longer term and are thusly going to spend a bit longer of a time there for the game. Are there any BV'ers from Tuscon? Also, is anyone else going to stay for a longer time?My biological mother is from Tucson, I'm thinking of making it a one week trip.

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[reformedUNDfan]

My wife and I are considering a move to Tuscon either near or longer term and are thusly going to spend a bit longer of a time there for the game. Are there any BV'ers from Tuscon? Also, is anyone else going to stay for a longer time?

Doing Thursday through Tuesday here

[tony]

My wife and I are considering a move to Tuscon either near or longer term and are thusly going to spend a bit longer of a time there for the game. Are there any BV'ers from Tuscon? Also, is anyone else going to stay for a longer time?

Ha! I'm not the only one who misspells Tucson!

That makes me feel a bit better... but nothing can really make up for me misspelling Connecticut for most of my adult life. Silent c? Holy Nutmeggers!

[Gully]

I haven't been to New Mexico (trying to do 50 by 50) so I'm thinking of heading out to Albuquerque a day or two early. Maybe rent an RV and make some meth in the dessert, who knows.

[GreenfieldBison]

I haven't been to New Mexico (trying to do 50 by 50) so I'm thinking of heading out to Albuquerque a day or two early. Maybe rent an RV and make some meth in the dessert, who knows.

I’ve never been to NM either but that’s high desert I think. You might need xtra propane for your cook.


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[89MTBISON]

Ha! I'm not the only one who misspells Tucson!

That makes me feel a bit better... but nothing can really make up for me misspelling Connecticut for most of my adult life. Silent c? Holy Nutmeggers!

Where did you come up with this? It's Connnecticut. Have you not met a Connecticutter? Or used a scissors?

[totoinfl]

My wife and I are considering a move to Tuscon either near or longer term and are thusly going to spend a bit longer of a time there for the game. Are there any BV'ers from Tuscon? Also, is anyone else going to stay for a longer time?

My brother...NDSU alum, bought a house in the Tucson area about a year ago. He loves it during the winter. He is going to try a summer to see if he can safely sell the Colorado house.

[oldmantutters]

I haven't been to New Mexico (trying to do 50 by 50) so I'm thinking of heading out to Albuquerque a day or two early. Maybe rent an RV and make some meth in the dessert, who knows.

That's pretty cool... the 50 by 50. Not the meth in the desert. Meth isn't cool.

[tony]

Where did you come up with this? It's Connnecticut. Have you not met a Connecticutter? Or used a scissors?

BTW, TIL that many Connnecticuntuckians refer to themselves as Nutmeggers (apparently voluntarily.)

[IndyBison]

Notre Dame doesn't schedule FCS teams.

I have it on very good authority this is a true statement.


That's pretty cool... the 50 by 50. Not the meth in the desert. Meth isn't cool.

I was stuck on 49 for 12 years and planned to do 50 by 50. COVID squashed that. I did hit #50 while I was still 50 so that counts!

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[OrygunBison]

My brother...NDSU alum, bought a house in the Tucson area about a year ago. He loves it during the winter. He is going to try a summer to see if he can safely sell the Colorado house.

Our plan at the moment is to be in Tucson (spelled correctly) in the winter and our mountain house here in Oregon in the summers. It's really hard to beat Oregon in the summer, particularly in the mountains so that'll likely stay. My wife is wanting warm weather more frequently, however, so I'm going to need to budge at some point. In almost any scenario, Portland proper is probably out of the cards in the 5-10 year range, maybe earlier. Our mountain house is a Vacasa property so I think we'd do that in Tucson (spelled correctly) as well...just so that we don't have to do the basic maintenance/cleaning. Plus we make money on our houses if we take a trip elsewhere.

[WeAreThePride]

Wait, there's a third C in Connecticut?

The fuck?

[Gully]

I have it on very good authority this is a true statement.



I was stuck on 49 for 12 years and planned to do 50 by 50. COVID squashed that. I did hit #50 while I was still 50 so that counts!

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You old fart....what was your last state?

[ByeSonBusiness]

Soooooo should be working hard to schedule 2025 and 2027 FBS teams

Since Big Ten won't schedule NDSU anymore rules out Wisconsin or Michigan

Who is Big 12 elite team now? anyonnneeeee Would a Kansas State game in 2025 or 2027 work----or is that years playing the Fawkers from up north

Wouldn't mind going to Nashville and killing Vanderbilt and watch Blazek try to prevent their QB from being punished

Does Notre Dame ever have an opening in their schedule----how CRAZY would that be-----go to South Bend---shit they play UNLV and Marshall at home next year---NDSU is a better program than both of those schools

Notre Dame doesn't schedule FCS teams. Only the adults get that paycheck.

[scottietohottie]

Meth isn't cool.




Pfffffffffffffffffffffft.

But you're right it makes me hot. I don't even need a jacket eh.

[IndyBison]

You old fart....what was your last state?A beautiful state!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220224/73f98ff2b6e02cd4276de6559fb0c2c3.jpg

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[OrygunBison]

A beautiful state!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220224/73f98ff2b6e02cd4276de6559fb0c2c3.jpg

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Kansas? ...