GDT: NDSU v. Western Illinois

[b15on]

#2 North Dakota State Bison (6-0, 3-0 MVFC) vs. #10 Western Illinois Leathernecks (5-1, 2-1 MVFC)
Saturday, October 21, 2017 · 2:30 p.m. · Fargodome (18,700) · Fargo, ND

TV: Coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. on KVLY and the NBC North Dakota network with Brian Shawn calling the play-by-play, Lee Timmerman color analyst, and Ryan Gellner on the sidelines. ESPN3 will carry the game on WatchESPN.com and the WatchESPN app. Pregame coverage hosted by Alex Egan and Beth Hoole begins one hour prior to kickoff.
RADIO: Coverage begins at 2 p.m. on KPFX-FM 107.9 The Fox and the Peterson Farms Seed Bison Radio Network with Jeff Culhane calling the play-by-play, Phil Hansen as color analyst, and Jeremy Jorgenson reporting from the sideline. Extended coverage on 107.9 The Fox includes "Bison Tailgate" from 11-12 p.m. with Brad Jones, "Bison Game Day" from 12-1 p.m., and “Bison Hotline” for 2 hours following the network broadcast with Keith Brake and Christian Dudzik.

Tailgating Weather: Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 64F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2yqW0u4Py8

Game Previews
NDSU Game Preview Release (http://www.gobison.com/documents/2017/10/17//20171017_NDSU_Football_Notes_vs_Western_Illinois.p df?id=8524)
Western Illinois Game Preview Release (http://www.gobison.com/documents/2017/10/17//Western_Illinois_FB_Notes_20171017.pdf?id=8526)
Missouri Valley Week Preview Release (http://www.gobison.com/documents/2017/10/17//MVFC_Notebook_20171016.pdf?id=8525)

The Fargo Forum
The playmaker: If there's a will, there's a way to catch it for Urzendowski (http://www.inforum.com/sports/4345515-playmaker-if-theres-will-theres-way-catch-it-urzendowski)
Senior Spotlight: Get to know Bison punter Jackson Koonce (http://www.inforum.com/sports/4345249-senior-spotlight-get-know-bison-punter-jackson-koonce)
Senior Spotlight: Get to know Bison free safety Keenan Hodenfield (http://www.inforum.com/sports/4345229-senior-spotlight-get-know-bison-free-safety-keenan-hodenfield)

STATS.com
FCS Game of the Week: Jacksonville State at Eastern Illinois (http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20171019094332381839704&ref=rec&tm=&src=FCS)
FCS predictions: Quality teams at Top 25 doorstep (http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20171019141407682876104&ref=rec&tm=&src=FCS)

The McDonough County Voice
Leathernecks ready for challenge of North Dakota State (http://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/sports/20171020/leathernecks-ready-for-challenge-of-north-dakota-state)
Big challenge, big opportunity for WIU at NDSU (http://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/sports/20171019/big-challenge-big-opportunity-for-wiu-at-ndsu)

[Bison03]

This is going to be a war!! After some cupcakes in the dome the first three games, its time to get loud and get crazy. This will be a fun game to watch!! Lets go Bison!!

Bison: 34
Necks: 24

[marenlee]

It's so great watching college football on saturdays again. Don't have to get up at 3am on Sunday morning to watch Espn3. Got DIRECTV in Hawaii!


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[Mr Meaty]

28-14 today. Leathernecks put up a fight but in the end we Stick it to them. Horns Up Go Bison

[RonMexico]

35-31 Bison

[tjbison]

27-7 Bison

[Bison"FANatic"]

“This is up there with all the places I’ve been as an FBS coach, this is up there with The Swamp, all of them, it’s as loud as the The Swamp,” Fisher said. “People ask me how can that be, there’s 19,000 as opposed to 95,00 and the reason is the configuration of the dome, it’s right on top of you, it’s configured a lot different than the other two domes we’ve been in, it’s straight up and down, it’s like a tin can and then they put 19,000 people in there who are great fans. They know how to get loud and they don’t wait for certain moments to get loud, every moment is loud, from the time you touch the ball on the first play to the last play they are great fans, they support their team and they know what it’s like to make it a tough environment on the opponent. The other two places were tough but this is without a doubt, one of the toughest places to play in college.”
http://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/sports/20171019/big-challenge-big-opportunity-for-wiu-at-ndsu

[SoCalBison]

Bison fight through a back-and-forth battle, and pull out a 24-20 win.

[EC8CH]

“This is up there with all the places I’ve been as an FBS coach, this is up there with The Swamp, all of them, it’s as loud as the The Swamp,” Fisher said. “People ask me how can that be, there’s 19,000 as opposed to 95,00 and the reason is the configuration of the dome, it’s right on top of you, it’s configured a lot different than the other two domes we’ve been in, it’s straight up and down, it’s like a tin can and then they put 19,000 people in there who are great fans. They know how to get loud and they don’t wait for certain moments to get loud, every moment is loud, from the time you touch the ball on the first play to the last play they are great fans, they support their team and they know what it’s like to make it a tough environment on the opponent. The other two places were tough but this is without a doubt, one of the toughest places to play in college.”
http://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/sports/20171019/big-challenge-big-opportunity-for-wiu-at-ndsu

This is spot on. I've been to other stadiums that get as loud (Montana for example) but they only hit that level for a few key moments during the game. At the Fargodome it is constant noise, every down on defense. I think it's that more so than the peak volume that wears on an opposing team over the course of a game.

[scottietohottie]

I've been waiting for this part of the season all fall. Go Bison!

[MNLonghorn10]

Can't poop... Not a good omen. Oh well, off to tailgate

[scottietohottie]

Can't poop... Not a good omen

Just relax and keep breathing. We'll get through this.

[bri-dog]

Can't poop... Not a good omen. Oh well, off to tailgate

Are you good at math? If so, you could just work it out with a pencil...:) :rimshot:

[CalBison97]

16-13 Bison in a tight, old-fashioned slobber knocker.


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[EC8CH]

Can't poop... Not a good omen. Oh well, off to tailgate

No worries. I just shit for the two of us. :)

[BisonNation11]

WIU has given up on average 33 points to conference teams (USD, UNI, MO ST). USD almost wet the bed letting WIU back in the game. Bison look to stop the big plays, we score 40 and win by 2+ TDs.

[EC8CH]

I wanna see Cox go Stumpf on the necks.

[NovaBison]

We are in the midst of smash mouth football season now... only big boy football played here and it's awesome! This is going to be a great game, but the Bison ultimately prevail!

I feel sorry for fans of teams not in the MVFC,,, they have to pretend, while we get to see the real deal! GO BISON!!!!

[X-Factor]

38-18 Bison

[WeAreThePride]

Hail the Bison!

28-10

[A1pigskin]

Can't poop... Not a good omen. Oh well, off to tailgate

If it gets to compacted you can always dig it out.

[A1pigskin]

Go Bison. Crowd noise will be the factor in today's Bison win by 7.

[BisonTeacher]

Flag up
Gameday shirt on
Stumplifter poured

Let's go Bison!

[kristind]

Bringing the husband to his first game today! Ready to make some noise! Go Bison!!!

[SoCalBison]

.... Bison look to stop the big plays, we score 40 and win by 2+ TDs.

I like the way you think.

[A1pigskin]

DE's need to be extra quick today.

[Hammerhead]

Can't poop... Not a good omen. Oh well, off to tailgate

Stop at Taco Bell on the way home if you still can't make boom boom (and I'm not talking about the SE Asian meaning of that term) before the game.

[X-Factor]

Go Bison. Crowd noise will be the factor in today's Bison win by 7.

If crowd noise is a factor (it will be) and we only win by 7 then we will have plenty of things to work on if we expect to have a high playoff seed. WIU is probably not as good as their record might indicate. This isn’t Youngstown State...

[A1pigskin]

If crowd noise is a factor (it will be) and we only win by 7 then we will have plenty of things to work on if we expect to have a high playoff seed. WIU is probably not as good as their record might indicate. This isn’t Youngstown State...

Maybe so. Thanks for your opinion.

[MAKBison]

need to jump on them quick...dont give them any confidence. total domination in the trenches....shove the ball down their throat and when the start stacking and crashing kill them with the TEs

[bri-dog]

Flag is up outside the bar (NO HUSKER FLAG THIS WEEK), receiver and sound system set up (Apple TV also ready to go in case the game before us goes long), beer in hand. Ready to go -- GO BISON!!

[gumby013]

http://i.imgur.com/pN2wZdc.jpg

[bruinbison]

http://i.imgur.com/pN2wZdc.jpg

Hiyagumby, sitting right by u today - Row z section 4

[bruinbison]

Never mind wrong corner

[Gully]

scoreboard watching is fun today. Delaware is going to upset Richmond....just a feeling I have. USD down early to ISU red.

[Gully]

Great blitz pickup by Lance Dunn on the pass to Shep

[bisonaudit]

scoreboard watching is fun today. Delaware is going to upset Richmond....just a feeling I have. USD down early to ISU red.

Del is up and rich is down. Wouldn't be a huge upset. That's maybe a 5 point game in Richmond.

[Prime Power]

I wonder what Stick's completion percentage would be if he had TE's that didn't drop so many balls?

[SoCalBison]

Damn, that was a treat...seeing an ad for MNF talking about "Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles"! Five or six years ago, could have never predicted that.

[Green1]

Crap! Easton hit in the process of throwing and it turns into a pick-6.

[wisco4]

Not good, WIU is a slow starting team. Honeymoon with new o coordinator and lack of power running game will end today.

[SoCalBison]

The refs need to stop dropping their flags.

[Bison 4 Life]

Not good, WIU is a slow starting team. Honeymoon with new o coordinator and lack of power running game will end today.Hard to run power with no push

[SoCalBison]

Oh shit. This is not good.

[NDSUstudent]

Stick is a mess

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[Green1]

Ugh. Easton throws another pick.

[Bison 4 Life]

Today was the wrong day to get stuck with Lee Timmerman.

[NDSUstudent]

Should have been a TD.....guy was wide open just a horrendous throw.

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[sgt smash]

Run the ball?

[bisonaudit]

Do you guys get the geico commercials out there where the official's wife orders the tiny lobster? That's who we've got this week.

[LongLostAlum]

We started off the season with such a strong running attack, especially Dunn. Now it seems nonexistent.

[NDSUstudent]

Run the ball?No...wr was wide open...Stick needs to make that throw.

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[wisco4]

Hard to run power with no push

Who's fault is that? You can't fire the oline.

[Bison 4 Life]

Code Green is going to save us.

[semobison]

Run the ball?

Anderson and Dunn, 9 yards 4 carries, check, Anderson just goes for 8. Come on Rams!

[NDSUstudent]

We started off the season with such a strong running attack, especially Dunn. Now it seems nonexistent.We aren't playing powderpuff teams anymore.

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[wisco4]

Who's fault is that? You can't fire the oline.

Holy shit a fullback is in the game and we can run it, what a novel concept.

[BisonTeacher]

Run the damn ball!

Fixed it for you

[SoCalBison]

Time to run outside.

[ThunderDan]

Time to run outside.

That would make too much sense

[BisonAccountant44]

Are we sure that was our coaching staff that went for it in 4th?

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[CalBison97]

Lucky Stick didn’t tear up his knee on that sack.


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[ThunderDan]

Lol... If u didn't know it was straight up the gut, you gotta be a retard

[Bison 4 Life]

That was dumb

[MontBison]

The day Robbie plays outside lb for us is the day we are fucked

[Rock]

Pounding early should pay off later


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[BisonTeacher]

If I was an wiu fan I'd be saying fire oc save season after that 3rd and 1

[BisonAccountant44]

That's why you goo for it on 4th & 1. Even when you miss, if you play defense you get the ball right back in good field position.

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[tojo70]

Grimsley playing 2 hand touch....AGAIN!
Man that boy frustrates me

[bisonaudit]

That's why you goo for it on 4th & 1. Even when you miss, if you play defense you get the ball right back in good field position.

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So much this.

[THEsocalledfan]

Dear Courtney, throw the ball.

[wisco4]

Need to use Easton in run game.

[1998braves64]

Db trips rj wide open TD.

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[RonMexico]

good thing he slipped...

[NDSUstudent]

Keep throwing it...Their secondary isn't great.

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[THEsocalledfan]

Dear Courtney, throw the ball.

Thank you. Keep throwing.

[RonMexico]

Keep throwing it...Their secondary isn't great.

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Did you see how underthrown that was? The guy doesn't slip its probably another pic....

[LongLostAlum]

We aren't playing powderpuff teams anymore.

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I don't think our running game was designed for powderpuff teams only.

[RonMexico]

Jesus christ..make the hit and get the hell up and go back to the huddle...stupid ass play.

[RonMexico]

Good lord how much holding are they going to let go?

[SoCalBison]

Jesus christ..make the hit and get the hell up and go back to the huddle...stupid ass play.

I'll be surprised if that only costs us 3 points.

[Prime Power]

Quit booing, that was a dumbass play. Go take a shower.

[NDSUstudent]

Did you see how underthrown that was? The guy doesn't slip its probably another pic....Probably incomplete...their secondary sucks though...have to throw on them.

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[Bison 4 Life]

So much holding.

[wisco4]

Jesus christ..make the hit and get the hell up and go back to the huddle...stupid ass play.

Yup, wonder why some guys don't play much. Don't put him in again

[BisonAccountant44]

How was that taunting? They're tangled up and he's backing away with his hands in the air. I interpret that as the opposite of taunting.

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[THEsocalledfan]

Probably incomplete...their secondary sucks though...have to throw on them.

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Heard some other smart guy say that....

[Green1]

Good lord how much holding are they going to let go?


Quite a bit apparently.

[NDSUstudent]

Good lord how much holding are they going to let go?Apparently holding doesn't exist for these refs.

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[Gully]

My god, holding maybe?

[Prime Power]

How was that taunting? They're tangled up and he's backing away with his hands in the air. I interpret that as the opposite of taunting.

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What? He got up, stood over him and flexed his biceps.....

[Moonstar]

I normally don't post but I can't take this reffing. Holding every damn time!

[RonMexico]

How was that taunting? They're tangled up and he's backing away with his hands in the air. I interpret that as the opposite of taunting.

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He didn't have his hands in the air..he flexed over him...

[Dubbsy]

How was that taunting? They're tangled up and he's backing away with his hands in the air. I interpret that as the opposite of taunting.

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He straddled him and was flexing. I'm surprised Bison CBs don't get flagged more.

[BisonAccountant44]

I didn't think he was flexing. I thought it was more like a basketball player acting like he didn't touch a ball that goes out of bounds

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[Bison 4 Life]

This QB is dumb

[Prime Power]

I am convinced that they are not going to call holding ever in this game.

[SoCalBison]

I normally don't post but I can't take this reffing. Holding every damn time!

Refs want this close...

[wisco4]

He straddled him and was flexing. I'm surprised Bison CBs don't get flagged more.

Our 3rd corner is in opposite Allison.

[RonMexico]

I am convinced that they are not going to call holding ever in this game.

Yes and I will probably lose my sh!t is the Bison get called for one..

[Prime Power]

Hmmm....that turnover on downs instead of a FG is looming large right now.

[SoCalBison]

I prefer blowouts by the Bison.

[BisonAccountant44]

Hmmm....that turnover on downs instead of a FG is looming large right now.

You mean the one where we held them to a 3 & out then came back with a 58 yard TD in 3 plays?

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[1998braves64]

I didn't think he was flexing. I thought it was more like a basketball player acting like he didn't touch a ball that goes out of bounds

Sent from my SM-G950U using TapatalkWatch the replay definite flexing his muscles. Stupid boneheaded thing to do. Why would he put his hands up like he "didn't touch the ball going out of bounds?"

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[NDSUstudent]

I don't think our running game was designed for powderpuff teams only.True but WIU sells out so hard against the run when we play them...Need to make them respect the pass.

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[BisonAccountant44]

Watch the replay definite flexing his muscles. Stupid boneheaded thing to do. Why would he put his hands up like he "didn't touch the ball going out of bounds?"

Sent by my phone on a bullet train from Hillsboro.Their legs were tangled up, it was a big hit, and he was getting pushed back. When it happened my interpretation was that he was specifically trying to avoid anything that looked like taunting.

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[bisonaudit]

Hmmm....that turnover on downs instead of a FG is looming large right now.

No it isn't. We scored a TD off that sequence of possessions.

[Gully]

Their legs were tangled up, it was a big hit, and he was getting pushed back. When it happened my interpretation was that he was specifically trying to avoid anything that looked like taunting.

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That's what I thought when I saw it live. On the replays it looked like taunting. Just roll off the player instead of standing over him and yelling.

[tcbison]

I'm concerned about the discipline on this year's team. Last week Conner Wentz throws a punch and this week Dom Davis gets a unsportsmanlike penalty. The Bison need to be smarter and more disciplined than that.

[bisonaudit]

I'm concerned about the discipline on this year's team. Last week Conner Wentz throws a punch and this week Dom Davis gets a unsportsmanlike penalty. The Bison need to be smarter and more disciplined than that.

I'm going to guess we haven't committed any more personal fouls than this point last season.

[1998braves64]

Their legs were tangled up, it was a big hit, and he was getting pushed back. When it happened my interpretation was that he was specifically trying to avoid anything that looked like taunting.

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Except when you do that you open your hands his were balled in fists in classic flex your arms mode.

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[CAS4127]

I’m with Lakes—this offense needs a sense urgency and need to get busy. Pathetic showing right now. Messingham is having a difficult time with MVFC D’s. It’s bad!


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[steelbison]

Stick needs to play better. Defense playing lights out. Locking on to Rec and holding the ball to long.


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[LongLostAlum]

True but WIU sells out so hard against the run when we play them...Need to make them respect the pass.

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I think you'll see us running it more in the second half, and passing only as need be.

[BattleBorn]

The world is ending now because we are down at halftime. Not sure if I should purple that or not. On one hand, could be positive to only be down 2 after a pick six and turnover on downs. On the other hand, where the hell did the bourbon go?

[wisco4]

I’m with Lakes—this offense needs a sense urgency and need to get busy. Pathetic showing right now. Messingham is having a difficult time with MVFC D’s. It’s bad!


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Amen! Offense in a fog, trapped between power, west coast and spread. Not good

[bisonaudit]

The world is ending now because we are down at halftime. Not sure if I should purple that or not. On one hand, could be positive to only be down 2 after a pick six and turnover on downs. On the other hand, where the hell did the bourbon go?

The 2 picks bad. Not making that 4th down. Not so much. But yeah. Fortunately the wait staff at this watch party is top notch.

[tcbison]

I'm going to guess we haven't committed any more personal fouls than this point last season.

I don't think it is about the number of penalties as it is the kind of penalties. Throwing a punch and taunting are both inexcusable compared to say hitting a player a little late out of bounds.

[GreenfieldBison]

The world is ending now because we are down at halftime. Not sure if I should purple that or not. On one hand, could be positive to only be down 2 after a pick six and turnover on downs. On the other hand, where the hell did the bourbon go?

That’s disturbing right there. Where WOULD the bourbon go?


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[NDSUstudent]

Stick needs to play better. Defense playing lights out. Locking on to Rec and holding the ball to long.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHis second int was brutal...got lucky the DB fell down for the TD....Yeah he has to get better.

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[CalBison97]

Western tackles well. They hit our rbs low thus not able to break away


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[oldmantutters]

Need to get it in the end zone on this drive.

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[NDSUstudent]

Solid TD drive...now let's get the ball back

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[bisonaudit]

Should have gone for 2.

[Bison 4 Life]

That was a comforting drive

[CalBison97]

Should have gone for 2.

They score a TD we can still win with a FG.
They will likely be forced to go for 2

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[JMB]

Should have gone for 2.

That is what the chart says

[bisonaudit]

They score a TD we can still win with a FG.


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They would certainly try for 2 if they were up 1 after a TD.

[RonMexico]

D is playing real well today...

[SoCalBison]

It would be nice to build a big lead, starting on this drive.

[El_Chapo]

messingham... give back your salary

[NDSUBowler]

Should have gone for 2.
Absolutely a mistake

Now NDSU would be going for 2 again to go up 14

[bisonaudit]

Should have gone for 2 there.

[NDSUstudent]

Stick bouncing back nicely....great quarter so far.

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[bisonaudit]

Stick bouncing back nicely....great quarter so far.

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That last one to urz may have been his best ball of the day.

[SoCalBison]

Nice. Things are starting to work. I just checked the stats, prior to this drive, and WIU doesn't have much...averaging 5.3 yards per pass and 1.1 yards per rush. I think we're headed to winning by 3 or more TDs.

[NDSUstudent]

Their LT holds on every play

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[SoCalBison]

Looks like all the non-holding calls are making the Bison D a bit upset.

[THEsocalledfan]

Bruce time.

[bisonaudit]

Poor decision by w I'll punting there.

[SDbison]

Bison need to quit being so conservative. Pass or stick run.

[THEsocalledfan]

Two drops by rj.

[Gully]

We really just look like we're in a funk.

[SDbison]

Letting western back in game.

[Bison 4 Life]

Jesus Christ on toast, we just had a dominant quarter. We are so bitchy

I will take responsibility for my own earlier comment but this game is getting more and more under control.

[NDSUstudent]

Refs called a hold....it's a miracle

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[Gully]

Jesus Christ on toast, we just had a dominant quarter. We are so bitchy

I will take responsibility for my own earlier comment but this game is getting more and more under control.

Sure it's in control but do you really think they look good? I don't. I'm guessing the coaches don't either.

[Bison bison]

Western tackles well. They hit our rbs low thus not able to break away


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Interesting technique.

[bisonaudit]

W ill should go for this.

[NDSUBowler]

Should have gone for 2 there.

Not so sure on that. Defensive game late i think id rather have a sure 12 over a 50/50 11 or 13. 11 too risky.

[1998braves64]

Tab too ashamed to show his moves on the big screen!

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[No_Skill]

TAB don't dance.

[NDSUstudent]

Some of Bisonville's finest were just featured on the video board

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[wisco4]

Statement time for offense.

[THEsocalledfan]

W ill should go for this.

Moronic decision.

[bisonaudit]

Not so sure on that. Defensive game late i think id rather have a sure 12 over a 50/50 11 or 13. 11 too risky.

More marginal but an 8 and a 3 equals of. Versus forcing them to get in the end zone twice.

[wisco4]

Statement time for offense.

No statement made, giving WIU too many opportunities to be in game.

[NDSUBowler]

More marginal but an 8 and a 3 equals of. Versus forcing them to get in the end zone twice.

Ill debate that based on game flow in that one :)

Close regardless

[Prime Power]

Sure it's in control but do you really think they look good? I don't. I'm guessing the coaches don't either.

They look like normal. If you think about it they look like this pretty much every game that is not some cupcake. They are not the 2013 team. They are good, but they have issues and I am not sure they are going to get them fixed.

[CalBison97]

Ill debate that based on game flow in that one :)

Close regardless

Agreed. Kick the extra points and make them get it in the end zone twice to win.


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[bisonaudit]

Point for bowler.

[ThunderDan]

Wide open lucky the qb sucks.

[Bison 4 Life]

Would have 15 sacks without holding today

[1998braves64]

Dunn down.

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[NDSUstudent]

Dunn looked like he pulled something


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[BisonTeacher]

Tv just showed one of our fans doing their best un_ fan impersonation. :facepalm:

[SoCalBison]

Looked like there might have been some ankle twisting under that pile.

[bisonaudit]

Go for it. End the game right here.

[NorthernBison]

Dunn looked like he pulled something


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Holding / favoring his hip


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[BisonAccountant44]

Holding / favoring his hip


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHasn't he had a hip issue before?

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[SoCalBison]

Gotta keep the rush pressure on.

[SoCalBison]

Way to go Tre!

[CalBison97]

Still undefeated in our Harvest Helmets. And gold jerseys!


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[Bison'01]

Redbirds beating USD 34-21 in the 4th right now !


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[Gully]

That was unsatisfying for a W

[semobison]

Defense played great. Offense struggled in the first half but did enough after halftime! Valley games are always tough. Ask Youngstown and USD!

[MNLonghorn10]

Ugly but effective

[BisonTeacher]

That was unsatisfying for a W

You are never happy.

[wagsabison]

Defense played well against a good QB. Their lone TD was off one of those flukeish type plays. Western will be a solid playoff team and give some teams a lot of trouble. #44 is in on every play, just impressive.

[wagsabison]

Hopefully Dunn can go next week or brooks is ready. The RB position is getting very thin!

[Gully]

You are never happy.

Just don't be late when you pick me up in November!

[NDSUstudent]

Defense was lights out....Offense was inconsistent, looked a bit better in the second half though.

[DCinOK]

I did think Deluca looked closer to his usual self today.

[Christopher Moen]

Team looked pretty solid today against a pretty good MVFC team, especially the defense shutting them down in the second half.

Team seemed like it woke up after the second pick and played pissed.

Not perfect, but I’ll take it. Holding a potent offense to six total points is impressive.


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[Gully]

That's a great point. 6 points isn't giving up very much to a really good fb team.

[Bison 4 Life]

We didn't beat the Sagarin predictor so does that mean we'll go down?

[HerdBot]

Defense was lights out....Offense was inconsistent, looked a bit better in the second half though.

This ^^^^ ™

[bisonaudit]

We didn't beat the Sagarin predictor so does that mean we'll go down?

It must have been close. I wouldn’t think we’d move much.

[Bison 4 Life]

It must have been close. I wouldn’t think we’d move much.

yeah, 13.5 was the line.

[Alsen]

Wofford and USD lost. Jacksonville state and NC AT are paper tigers and everybody knows it.
Bison remain in 2nd.

[NDSUstudent]

Wofford and USD lost. Jacksonville state and NC AT are paper tigers and everybody knows it.
Bison remain in 2nd.

It's JMU/NDSU, decent sized gap and then everyone else.

[Alsen]

The only real threat in the rankings is Arkansas state. They have already handily defeated their two division threats in Sam Houston and Louisiana.

They will easily coast to the end of the regular season with just the loss to FBS Georgia Tech.

[bisonaudit]

should not have tried for 2 up 11. Should have up 4.

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/dick-vermeil-retired-a-decade-ago-will-you-please-stop-using-his-damn-2-point-conversion-chart/

[JMB]

should not have tried for 2 up 11. Should have up 4.

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/dick-vermeil-retired-a-decade-ago-will-you-please-stop-using-his-damn-2-point-conversion-chart/

Interesting charts. The interesting one is -4. Instead of kicking an Extra Point and setting yourself up to tie with a fg, they suggest go for two with a chance to win in regulation...

[bisonaudit]

Interesting charts. The interesting one is -4. Instead of kicking an Extra Point and setting yourself up to tie with a fg, they suggest go for two with a chance to win in regulation...

i think part of the equation there, especially in the 4th quarter is that if you give up a FG you need a TD whether you are down 2, 3 or 4.

[ndsubison1]

The only real threat in the rankings is Arkansas state. They have already handily defeated their two division threats in Sam Houston and Louisiana.

They will easily coast to the end of the regular season with just the loss to FBS Georgia Tech.

I hope they don't allow a Sun Belt team in the playoffs :)

[A1pigskin]

Congratulations!!! Nice win.