UNC Game Thread

[Whatever_]

Can we start this yet?

[Whatever_]

sounds like a blocked punt and a safety for the bison


walker throws a pick first play after kickoff

[Whatever_]

4th down should be punting

[Whatever_]

bison start on the 20

[kchats]

Looks like the video feed on All Access is down so far today. I am listening on Bison Zone right now.

[Whatever_]

3rd and 3

[Whatever_]

johnson gets a catch for the 1st

[kchats]

Others are on the other thread.

[Whatever_]

didnt see another

[kchats]

They are on NDSU vs UNC this week.

[coloradobison]

TD!!!

[coloradobison]

what is up with vartanian this year? not saying its all his fault....

[Whatever_]

shamen gets one, nice

[kchats]

Sounds like the Bison are playing better so far today. Vartanian barely squeaks the extra point.

[Whatever_]

thought they mentioned washington, never mind

[Whatever_]

haha, god I must be like a whole minute behind.....

[Whatever_]

you guys are posting something then i hear it like a minute later. :-/

[Whatever_]

UNC announcer says that the line is blocking well for the run game but seems to be struggling on the pass blocking.

[coloradobison]

im listening on bisonzone also...which is always behind...

[coloradobison]

since i cant watch it on gobison becuase the dam thing isnt working :-X

[kchats]

No Andre Wilson? A good defensive showing would be great.

[coloradobison]

he is doubtful to play at all

[kchats]

Time to clamp down on defense it sounds like they are marching for a TD. A turnover would be nice.

[kchats]

Yes big play defense. I hope the play stands with the Bison getting the ball. Yes let's put another one on them.

[Whatever_]

int then we fumble, then get it back

[jackmd]

SDSU update:

Jacks run/pass all over SUU. SUU can't move the ball.

SDSU 21
SUU 0

Still 2 minutes left in first quarter.

[kchats]

Marques Johnson with the catch. Chapman with a big run. He sounds like he is back at full strength.

[kchats]

SDSU update:

Jacks run/pass all over SUU. *SUU can't move the ball.

SDSU 21
SUU *0

Still 2 minutes left in first quarter.

Who is playing QB for the Jacks?

[kchats]

Sounds like the Bison are mixing up the playcalling a bit this weekend. It is good to hear the Bison are playing the young guys that earned it.

[kchats]

Chapman is playing like a man possessed right now. Good job Cinque.

[Rabbitlivinginverm]

Who is playing QB for the Jacks?


Kardoes got the start and is playing pretty well so far...

3-4 80 yards and 1 TD

[coloradobison]

nice to see him back running well

[somebison]

nice to see Cinque getting the ball a bit, though Steffes is real good, no reason to give him close to forty carries when you have a more than capable fresh back on the bench

[jackmd]

Who is playing QB for the Jacks?

Kardoes, playing well. Has hit Davis for a 35 yard TD and several other long gains. SUU can't stop our running game, big holes from the "hogs". SUU has 4 possesions, 2 first downs, and 4 punts. We have the ball again moving towards another score. Penalties have been the only thing slowing us down.

[kchats]

Boy we could have used this Cinque against Cal-Poly and UC-Davis.

[coloradobison]

another missed FG

[kchats]

Kardoes, playing well. *Has hit Davis for a 35 yard TD and several other long gains. *SUU can't stop our running game, big holes from the "hogs". *SUU has 4 possesions, 2 first downs, and 4 punts. *We have the ball again moving towards another score. *Penalties have been the only thing slowing us down.

We had the same problem against them. Lots of penalties. They hit hard on defense.

[kchats]

Here are the comments from Bison Zone writer after the first quarter.

Writer Comments: UNC defense is a shell of what it once was. I didn't realize most of the student body deer hunts, too.

Must be a very small crowd today.

[kchats]

Still no video feed from GoBison.com. We need to put another TD on the board.

[trams86]

just got on whats the score so far? and is there a link to listen to the unc broadcast?

[westriverbison]

Thanks for the updates. At work with no radio. What's up with Bisonzone?

[coloradobison]

the video feed is starting to get me ticked off.....i was annoyed at the start, now im way past that

[kchats]

Considering the Bears defense isn't as good as they once were the Bison should be doing better on offense.

[kchats]

9-0 Bison with a blocked punt for a safety and a TD run by Steffes. 2nd quarter.

[somebison]

just got on whats the score so far? *and is there a link to listen to the unc broadcast?


http://www.1310kfka.com/

[trams86]

Thanks Hansel & Kchats!!

[jackmd]

Kardoes to Davis for another Jacks TD.

SDSU 28
SUU 0

1st quarter still not over.

[pwbnd]

any updates on if/when we can expect the video feed to start?

[coloradobison]

bison are going to have 2 very good fullbacks for the next 3 years

[coloradobison]

no, and i wouldnt hold your breath.... :(

[Whatever_]

sounds like they're moving the ball pretty well.

[coloradobison]

have been all day...nice to see

[Whatever_]

Kind of wonder when the guys who schule the games will recognize that they shouldn't schedule a home game the same weekend as the deer opener.

[kchats]

The Bears fans said they should be able to run on them all day. Their defense isn't very good this season.

[coloradobison]

should it matter if its deer opener? a true fan would be at the game

[Whatever_]

sounds like they are.....

[coloradobison]

they give up 200 a game rushing

TD Bison

[trams86]

any word on attendence yet? I would think with deer hunting and high school football playoffs it would be below average.

[somebison]

any word on attendence yet? *I would think with deer hunting and high school football playoffs it would be below average.

attendance is normally announced near the end of the third quarter

[coloradobison]

pregame said maybe around 12,500...

[tony]

Man, that was a great drive. The Bison converted 4 3rd downs.

[coloradobison]

sack bison, 4th down

[somebison]

just did some checking, ND issued close to 140,000 deer tags last year

yikes

[kchats]

Sounds like the Bears have alot of work to do before joining the Big Sky next season. Maybe their coach should retire.

[coloradobison]

they have had alot of injuries....

[kchats]

Yeah but I think the Bears fans want a new coach that is younger. Coach Dalton coaches from the booth upstairs.

[coloradobison]

maybe it is time for new blood then...

[kchats]

Bison need to go for this and run a naked boot with Walker running it.

[somebison]

by my count, UNC is 2-12 against fully funded I-AA teams since announcing their move up. They need to do something different

[Whatever_]

what yd line are they on? I didnt hear it...

[somebison]

what yd line are they on? *I didnt hear it...

they are now on the UNC 18 after the penalty (first down)

[kchats]

Well the Big Sky is making them get their scholarships up to at least 60 fairly quickly. I think they are in the low 40's this year.

[somebison]

lucky penalty on UNC

First and Goal Bison

[coloradobison]

got a few calls in our favor on this drive

[kchats]

Boy Northern Colorado can't afford dumb penalties like that. 1st and goal.

[kchats]

TD Steve Walker on that naked boot I thought they should have used earlier.

[coloradobison]

TD Herd!!

[kchats]

23-0 Bison with 18 seconds left in the half. Sounds like both the Bison and the Jacks are tuning up for the border rock game next weekend.

[pwbnd]

Just got this email from gobison.com

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[somebison]

Just got this email from gobison.com

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Hope we get the second half,

If I miss any of the SDSU or S. Illinois games, I will be quite upset.

[kchats]

I got the same E-mail. I guess they know we want to see the game huh?

[jackmd]

Jacks score again

SDSU 31
SUU 0

SUU has 30 yards offense and 1 first down. Crowd is very small which sucks. I do envy the crowds in Fargo.

[tony]

Nice call, kchats :)

[kchats]

Fargo crowd is small today too, but probably more than 10,000.

[coloradobison]

should we expect any money back or something on this? yah, i'm sure we can watch the game later in its entirety....but even so, the whole point is to watch it "live"

[tony]

I just signed up for the video thingie today... figures, it wouldn't work tonight (hehe). Oh well, as long as they archive it, I don't care.

[kchats]

I was hoping they might have a video feed for the Bison basketball games tonight. It would be great to see the new talent on the men's team.

[kchats]

I just signed up for the video thingie today... figures, it wouldn't work tonight (hehe). Oh well, as long as they archive it, I don't care.

I hope that they are capable of archiving it if it isn't working. I know when Bison Zone doesn't work they can't archive their feeds. On a positive note you can watch the Craig Bohl Coaches show for October 9, 2005 the week after the Cal-Poly game.

[kchats]

Bison Zone writer's comments at the half.

Writer Comments: Bears don't have that aura they once had as a Division II power.

I think the aura they had as a division II power was made possible by a great coach in Joe Glenn. ;)

[coloradobison]

i thought they were going to archive all the coach bohl shows...but apparently not...or not yet

[Whatever_]

Do the Poo play USD this week?

[kchats]

i thought they were going to archive all the coach bohl shows...but apparently not...or not yet


I think they will eventually get them there.

[trams86]

How many scholarships does UNC have this year?

[tony]

I hope that they are capable of archiving it if it isn't working. *I know when Bison Zone doesn't work they can't archive their feeds. *On a positive note you can watch the Craig Bohl Coaches show for October 9, 2005 the week after the Cal-Poly game.

Yeah, they are... I watched a bit of the Nicholls State game to test things out.

[somebison]

How many scholarships does UNC have this year?


~42

[kchats]

Yeah, they are... I watched a bit of the Nicholls State game to test things out.

The Nicholls State game the feed worked live though. This is the first time they haven't had them work. Although I think they have archived the games that happened prior to All Acccess.

[scottheck]

I was all set to post something about a penalty free half until that "late hit". At least this week, it's not us shooting ourselves in the foot with dumb penalties.

[Whatever_]

Seems like they've played pretty error free football besides the first pick by walker. I would say its quite an improvement.

[kchats]

I think the level of competition today isn't very high. Northern Colorado has been decimated by injuries on defense which plays into the Bison's hands since they have been struggling on offense. Maybe this will give them confidence on offense to face a much better Jacks defense next weekend.

[coloradobison]

and southern illinois the week after

[jackmd]

Kardoes to Davis again, TD.

SDSU 38
SUU 0

Can't wait to bring this SDSU team to Fargo. With Kardoes healthy things seem to be clicking. Our D seems fired up after giving up 55 last week. If not for 10 penalties we might have 50 points by now.

[Whatever_]

I see that Nebraska is back to playing at a National Champion level again...god

[coloradobison]

still no video feed

[kchats]

I see that Nebraska is back to playing at a National Champion level again...god

Who are they playing and what is the score? I am only getting the Texas Baylor game which is a big Texas lead of 48-0.

[Whatever_]

playing kansas and are losing 24-15 gave up a 72 yard run....to kansas

[kchats]

Kansas sucks so they aren't doing very well are they.

[Rabbitlivinginverm]

Coyotes leading UND 14-0 with 7 min left in 1st quarter

[jackmd]

Do the Poo play USD this week?

2 pm start today, don't know what has happened thus far.

[Rabbitlivinginverm]

Jacks up 38-0 at half.

[coloradobison]

go shamen go

[kchats]

Shamen with another electrifying return. Bison ball on the 39 yard line.

[kchats]

Nice long pass to AJ Cooper. The tightend really opens up the Bison offense.

[coloradobison]

cooper a nice catch and run to the 5

[tony]

Holy cow, how far behind is my feed? Still haven't heard the kickoff!

[coloradobison]

sorry for spillin the beans....

[dabearsrule]

Gosh we suck

[kchats]

You're on Bison Zone aren't you. Must be slowed done crossing the ocean huh?

[somebison]

Holy cow, how far behind is my feed? Still haven't heard the kickoff!

information moves slow across the atlantic :D

[kchats]

Gosh we suck *

I think you have alot to work on before you get into the Big Sky next season. Will Dalton be coach again?

[tony]

Maybe I should replace my can and string with an actual cable mode?

[dabearsrule]

*Will Dalton be coach again?


Most likely yes,

[coloradobison]

TD Bison!! on 4th down from the 1

[kchats]

TD Bison and Kyle Steffes. If Vartanian makes his kick they will lead 30-0. And he does.

[scottheck]

I've been listening to UNC broadcast. Surprisingly good announcers, complimentary of the Bison, critical of the Bears.
Seems to be streaming correctly, no delay.

[tony]

I don't mind the delay at all.

[kchats]

Most likely yes,

Are the fans and players happy about that? Seems to me he has had one good season and that was right after Joe Glenn left for Montana.

[scottheck]

I stand corrected on the delay. 2 posts of the TD and another minute before I get the call.

[dabearsrule]

Damn, we can't catch a break. Doughty thought he had a fumble

[kchats]

I've got the University of Washington vs. Stanford volleyball game on. Those women can play. The Bison have a long ways to go to get to their level.

[dabearsrule]

Are the fans and players happy about that? *Seems to me he has had one good season and that was right after Joe Glenn left for Montana.



I don't think too many people are happy. I have mixed feelings about whether he should go or not. He's been coaching for 50 years now, but maybe the game has passed him up?

[coloradobison]

Bison INT for TD by walter......flag down....

[kchats]

Interception return for a TD by Scott Walter but their is a flag on the play.

[tony]

Damn, we can't catch a break. *Doughty thought he had a fumble

That was a darn good goal-line stand though. UNC has always been tough against the run... NDSU never seemed to be able to beat them unless they passed deep.

[dabearsrule]

Sounds we are really missing Andre Wilson.

[kchats]

Roughing the passer nullifies the interception.

[coloradobison]

penalty on Frick for roughing the passer....no TD

[kchats]

Intentional grounding on Hager of UNC. 3rd down.

[dabearsrule]

Maybe we can play better against Sam Houston

[kchats]

Sounds like the Bison defense got a bit upset after they lost their interception return for a TD.

[somebison]

Maybe we can play better against Sam Houston


They are down this year, and it is in Greeley, I think you got a shot

[kchats]

You will need your injured players back though. Your defense is really struggling today.

[tony]

Crowd sounds pretty good. Seems like the smaller the crowd, the louder each person is.

[kchats]

Remember all the crowd problems came when the Bison were getting dominated by the Aggies. I think fans get along much better when their team is winning.

[somebison]

Crowd sounds pretty good. Seems like the smaller the crowd, the louder each person is.

the ~ 7-8,000 left at the end of the Davis game made the dome about as loud as I have ever heard it

[kchats]

Scott Miller just said USD 21 UND 0. In Vermillion.

[kchats]

The crowd for the Washington versus Stanford volleyball game is very large.

[kchats]

Walker sacked almost immediately after Tadish came out. They are playing backup linemen now.

[BisonCardinal]

Anybody getting a feed off gobison.com yet? :-/

[kchats]

I hope the articles I have read are wrong. I want to keep playing UNC in all sports.

57 yard TD to AJ Cooper. Gotta love the tightend.

[tony]

Nice to see Cooper get the big catch (restarted the feed, so I think I'm not lagging).

[kchats]

Anybody getting a feed off gobison.com yet? :-/


No. It still isn't working. I doubt they get it working before the game ends.

[somebison]

let's see how the "ryan parsons project" goes

[BisonCardinal]

Guess it kind of makes me appreciate bisonzone.com. High dollar :P, but at least if works. ;D

[kchats]

Walker played a pretty good game today. Much more accurate with his passing and better decision making on his part except for the first interception.

[kchats]

First punt of the day by Drago goes for 45 yards.

[kchats]

Sounds like the Bison D wants the shutout they have pinned their ears back and are going after the QB.

[jackmd]

Jacks return pick for TD.

SDSU 45
SUU absolutely nothing

We're coming, we're coming. I don't think the rock will be leaving Brookings for awhile. I see a GWC title in our future.

[kchats]

From All Access regarding the video feed.

Request Description:Any luck with the video feed? Will it still be archived even though we aren't getting it?

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[kchats]

Jacks return pick for TD.

SDSU 45
SUU *absolutely nothing

We're coming, we're coming. *I don't think the rock will be leaving Brookings for awhile. *I see a GWC title in our future.

Bison are pounding UNC 37-0 and have brought in the backups already.

Don't get too confident it is in the Fabulous FargoDome.

[jackmd]

Bison are playing the role of spoiler. Looking forward to seeing them fail in that role.

Still early in 2nd half in Brookings. Berry getting ready to enter the game and I suspect more back-ups will follow. Will be rested and ready. I look for a good game and may be better team win.

[kchats]

Bison are playing the role of spoiler. *Looking forward to seeing them fail in that role.

Still early in 2nd half in Brookings. *Berry getting ready to enter the game and I suspect more back-ups will follow. *Will be rested and ready. *I look for a good game and may be better team win.

What are you talking about? SDSU has no chance of winning the conference title because the rock is coming home to the Bison. ;)

[kchats]

Bison Zone writer's comments at the end of the 3rd quarter.

Writer Comments: Considering the smaller-than-average crowd and the quality of the Bears, this is more like the old NDSU vs. Augustana days.

[kchats]

Sounds like Ryan Parsons is playing pretty well so far and is settling in. They say his nerves seem to be calming down.

[kchats]

44-0 Bison midway through the 4th quarter. Bison with a good drive led by Parsons with Cinque eclipsing the 100 yard mark for the day too. Both Steffes and Cinque over 100 yards quite a dominating day for the Bison.

[kchats]

Lardinos with another big hit. He makes plays when he gets into the game.

[kchats]

All number 2 players on defense as well for the Bison.

[westriverbison]

Are the suzies still behind?

[somebison]

10,809 attendance

UND down 28-3 in the second Q

[kchats]

Don't know they haven't mentioned anything about it on the Bison broadcast. They try and cover the other division I-AA scores.

10,809 in attendence today. Not a very good crowd. They need to move the Harvest Bowl to a night game.

[westriverbison]

Thanks for the updates

[kchats]

Bison have held UNC to 9 rushing yards today. Dominating defensive performance as well. No Andre Wilson though.

[Rabbitlivinginverm]

Jacks up 55-0 with 1:47 left in the 3rd.

[kchats]

Bison with a sack by Alvin Robinson, Joe Mays and Isaac Lavant.

[Rabbitlivinginverm]

Bison have held UNC to 9 rushing yards today. *Dominating defensive performance as well. *No Andre Wilson though.

We've allowed -25, but these guys aren't excatly known for running the ball.

[somebison]

NDSU needs around 15k against SDSU to average 14k on the year

[kchats]

Phil said that UNC had 9 yards rushing at halftime but they are now at 4 yards for the game.

[kchats]

We've allowed -6, but these guys aren't excatly known for running the ball.


UNC has a very good rushing attack normally. Their offense hasn't been their major problem this season it has been their defense.

The Bison are now playing Simeon Cabal(sp?) and he is gaining large yards.

[somebison]

UNC has a very good rushing attack normally. *Their offense hasn't been their major problem this season it has been their defense.

The Bison are now playing Simeon Cabal(sp?) and he is gaining large yards.



I think he was referring to the B-Turds

[scottheck]

Some good action for backups.

[kchats]

This dominating win should possibly move the Bison up in the rankings especially if another typical division I-AA weekend of upsets.

[tony]

Man, how do you call off the dogs here?

[scottheck]

Interesting observation by the UNC color guy: if the game was played on grass, the UNC defense would all have grass stains on their back.

[somebison]

Man, how do you call off the dogs here?

we won't play 'em for a while anyway, might as well pound them :o

[kchats]

They have basically did that. I have never even heard most of the players playing names before. UNC is really down this year.

[Rabbitlivinginverm]

UNC has a very good rushing attack normally. *Their offense hasn't been their major problem this season it has been their defense.

The Bison are now playing Simeon Cabal(sp?) and he is gaining large yards.


UNC averages 175 yards per game on the ground. You guys must be doing something right.

[scottheck]

UNC announcers have not seen anything like this in a UNC game. Only thing close was the Maine game last year.
They haven't won a road game since SUU in '04.

[kchats]

It helped a little that Andre Wilson was out. I think the Bison blocked punt to start the game for a safety really set the table for the game. Game over Bison 44-0. 32 seconds left.

[tony]

One thing I've noticed about DI-AA is that even decent teams get blown out from time to time. The Bears just have to shake it off.

I'm guessing the players were a bit fired up for this one because the Bears have owned them for a while and, of course, the normal Beat the Big Sky thing.

[scottheck]

UNC has lost a lot of players *to injury today, another one down.

[scottheck]

Good showing today, needed this to get some momentum going into the next 2 tough weeks.

[kchats]

UNC announcers have not seen anything like this in a UNC game. *Only thing close was the Maine game last year.
They haven't won a road game since SUU in '04.

They were one of the top division II teams before they made the move to division I-AA. They are really struggling in the transition. I think they need a coaching change.

Lardinos with a sack and strip of Hager. He makes plays when they play him. I would like to see them play him more.

I guess the final play UNC gained 13 yards on the final play to get them to 10 yards rushing on the day. Dominating defensive performance.

It sounds like the confidence has returned.

Great blowout win Bison 44-0 and it wasn't even that close.

[tony]

Well, NDSU says goodbye to a lot of senior defensive lineman this year... if Joe Lardinois can stay healthy he is going to be playing a whole bunch next year.

[kchats]

Final Bison Zone writer's comments.

Writer Comments: It's been a long time since the Bears have been dominated like this -- 1984 to be exact.

[RonRabbit]

Nice job, Bison.

Starting to think about the 'rabbits? *SDSU 55, SUU 7

I understand USDII is up on UNDII 28-3 at the half...haven't heard anything else.

[dabearsrule]

Congrats to Bison. Gotta hand it to your team. We suck. >:(

[TheBisonator]

Last I heard, the Poo were down 42-17 to the Coyotes.

[TheBisonator]

Anyone know how much the Siouxage lost by??

[jackmd]

Last I heard, the Poo were down 42-17 to the Coyotes.

They should rename the conference. If any of the teams that make the playoffs (could be as many as 3) contends I'll be stunned. As easy as DII is today I'm even more glad we have moved on to bigger and better things.

[TheBisonator]

Nevermind, this just in:

UND 30
USD 42

And I agree that the NCC is not what it used to be. I have a hard time believing that UND could immediately compete in I-AA. They could be another Northern Colorado situation.

[Whatever_]

Amen, good move by both schools. I think its more fun to have to worry about some games that to just think that we're going to win every week.

[RonRabbit]

Just talked to a friend who has a kid is at USD...they had more than 9000 at the game and the town will be upside down tonight. *This is the first conference title for USD since 1978. *I hope it encourages them to just wallow in DII land for a while.

[OK_Jackrabbit]

Writer Comments: Considering the smaller-than-average crowd and the quality of the Bears, this is more like the old NDSU vs. Augustana days.
That's about what the SDSU vs. SUU game felt like today. But I'm not sure SUU could beat Augustana. They must have played a lot better against the Bison last week, because the only worse team I have seen this year is Valpo, and as you NDSU fans know, that's saying something.

At any rate, our home conference game today sounds like it was about as "intense" as yours. Luckily, there's next week and the Dakota Marker game. Our offense seems to be coming around (we finally have a passing game to go with the running game) and the defense held SUU to negative rushing yards. Meanwhile, NDSU seems to have put everything together today.

I think we're looking at a really good game next week. The home field is a big advantage for the Bison, but I think you'll see the Jacks are much improved over last year's team. Both teams have something to play for, so it should be a lot of fun.

[kchats]

Aren't they all tied now with 2 losses? For any of you interested they already have the Bison versus Northern Colorado video stream up on GoBison so you can watch it if you are so inclined.

[kchats]

That's about what the SDSU vs. SUU game felt like today. But I'm not sure SUU could beat Augustana. They must have played a lot better against the Bison last week, because the only worse team I have seen this year is Valpo, and as you NDSU fans know, that's saying something.

At any rate, our home conference game today sounds like it was about as "intense" as yours. Luckily, there's next week and the Dakota Marker game. Our offense seems to be coming around (we finally have a passing game to go with the running game) and the defense held SUU to negative rushing yards. Meanwhile, NDSU seems to have put everything together today.

I think we're looking at a really good game next week. The home field is a big advantage for the Bison, but I think you'll see the Jacks are much improved over last year's team. Both teams have something to play for, so it should be a lot of fun.

The Bison are better at QB and running back than last season but I think the offensive line was better last year and the Bison had more depth on defense. I know the Bison have played a tougher schedule this year and they are 6-3 so they must be better as well. I think it will be a good game but the Bison will have revenge on their mind for the game last season and homefield advantage which against SDSU has been huge.

[OK_Jackrabbit]

The Bison are better at QB and running back than last season but I think the offensive line was better last year and the Bison had more depth on defense. *I know the Bison have played a tougher schedule this year and they are 6-3 so they must be better as well. *I think it will be a good game but the Bison will have revenge on their mind for the game last season and homefield advantage which against SDSU has been huge.

Steffes is a monster, of course. And Walker is really good. NDSU has always had great backs (including my high school classmate Chad Stark.) And I don't doubt for a minute that home field and revenge are huge factors in this one for NDSU.

The Jacks have a strong and deep offensive line, exceptional running backs (Watson, Koenig, Hohn), an improving defense, and a good kicking game. Our QB situation has been a mystery. If you had asked me this morning, I'd say Andy Kardoes should be benched in favor of RS Freshman Ryan Berry (who had five TD passes last week against Georgia Southern.) But Kardoes has had a high ankle sprain that everybody said was the reason for his very poor performance this year. The kid looks physically like he should be all-world. He's big and strong and fast. Until today, however, his passing was... um... terrible.

His ankle must be all healed because he looked great today: his passes were on target and he outran the SUU defense pretty easily a couple of times (yes, I know... they're not so good). He's a key for us. If Kardoes plays like he can, it'll be a really good game. I can't wait.

[MN_BISONS]

I expect the Jacks to come ready to play and with a lot of emotion. That said, they will have to keep it up for 60 minutes in a place that is unlike any place they have played this year. I'm expecting a great game from both teams with the Bison coming out on top of course. ;D

The one player I really like for SDSU is the kid from Lakeville, Molitor . I was hoping the Bison would sign him out of high school and I guess I don't even know if they recruited him. It seems like he makes a lot of plays at the WR position for SDSU.

[sambini]

Nice win today Coach Bohl,staff and players. It was nice to watch.

[Bisonguy]

Good win, good improvement in all phases of the game.

[SDbison]

I expect the Jacks to come ready to play and with a lot of emotion. *That said, they will have to keep it up for 60 minutes in a place that is unlike any place they have played this year. **

Not sure what you mean by a place unlike any SDSU has played before? Other than the student section the dome is a dead place where people are more busy stuffing their face and telling others to sit down and shut up. There is no noise or intimidation factor at the dome. The only thing working against SDSU is their losing streak at the Dome, but even lowly Augustana put an end to theirs a few years back. SDSU is a good team and if they come in with a couple thousand noisy fans and play a good game with confidence they will win. I do think the Bison are a better team but they just don't have the confidence or swagger of old. SDSU with fewer scholarships, tradition, etc. has built a team that believes it can beat any team, any week. NDSU used to be like that many years ago.

[jackrabbit1979]

I expect the Jacks to come ready to play and with a lot of emotion. *That said, they will have to keep it up for 60 minutes in a place that is unlike any place they have played this year. *I'm expecting a great game from both teams with the Bison coming out on top of course. ;D

The one player I really like for SDSU is the kid from Lakeville, Molitor . *I was hoping the Bison would sign him out of high school and I guess I don't even know if they recruited him. *It seems like he makes a lot of plays at the WR position for SDSU. *

i don't want to take any one piece away from the Fargo Dome as our record shows we have struggled beyond belief there. But to say we haven't played in a more hostile environment i would have to disagree as Wash-Griz would take the prize. I spoke with a few coaches and players who said that Wash-Griz was by far the noisiest and most hostile place they had played ever.

To that i don't expect the dome to by any easier this weekend. And yes Mr. Moliter will be forever in jackrabbit lore from the TD catch in last years Dakota Marker game but i would think you better focus your energy on #80 Josh Davis as he has tore apart our last two opponents for 6 TD's and is #1 all time on SDSU pass receptions list. he is something special.

[Bisonguy]

*SDSU is a good team and if they come in with a couple thousand noisy fans and play a good game with confidence they will win. * * * * * *


SDSU had 4,000 at their home game on saturday. Just like most other years, if they could bring 1,000 not including their band, I would be impressed. However, if according to SDSU fans, NDSU only brought about 1,000 fans to Coughlin last year, I don't see over 500 SDSU fans making the game.

Maybe the Fargodome security will be too busy taking away bunny bells to notice anyone standing up. ;)

[SDbison]

Hey Rabbit 79 you and I agree on something. See my post just above yours. Funny we were commenting on the same part of a previous post. I think SDSU's chances are better than ever to win at the Fargodome. The Jacks are getting better and building confidence. The Bison seem to have a tough time putting their best game on the field when the competition is tough and the fans in the Fargodome are as apathetic as ever. You bring 2000 fans who want to make noise and you will own the dome....just like undII used to do.

[kchats]

Boy SDBison you are really bitter. How long are you going to bash the Bison football team because you had trouble with fans in the stands? Yes the Bison are a young team and are learning how to prepare to play against the better opponents but they are at home and that counts toward something. I also believe the players from last seasons team as well as the coaches remember last year's game and will have a little something extra for this game.

[kchats]

Why have all of you assumed that NDSU only blew out UNC because they are really bad and not because NDSU is pretty good? We have been in the top 25 all season and even cracked the top 10. Yes SDSU had an impressive win at home yesterday against a weak opponent much like NDSU had a dominating win yesterday at home against a weak opponent. Give the Bison their credit they have regained their composure and confidence and played a very good game yesterday. Penalties dropped off and everything yesterday.

[SDbison]

So kchats, what part of the following sounds like bashing or bitterness?
"I think SDSU's chances are better than ever to win at the Fargodome. The Jacks are getting better and building confidence. The Bison seem to have a tough time putting their best game on the field when the competition is tough and the fans in the Fargodome are as apathetic as ever."
I believe it is all a statement of fact. As for the fans at the Fargodome, who are you to even have an opinion since you have never been to a game there. I think most would agree that it is a very stale environment (love that echo sound), non-home advantage place where fans who want to be entertained come to sit on their butts and clap at the two best plays of the game.
If the Bison ever get to a point of dominance again it will not be due to noisy fan support at home games. And at least I am doing things to change that lack of support. I drive to 500+ miles for every home game and get to at least one away game a year. I have started to get more involved with teammakers outside of my membership and I have had several recent talks with Gene Taylor.
Hopefully the result is an teammaker thunderzone that is promoted and placed in one area on the west side. This will be a place where more active non-students can get up and cheer all they want without dead ass fan interference. With my initiative, persistence, hard work and the help of others we will make it happen. BTW, I had a very encouraging talk with Gene after the game last night.
I might bitch but at least I get involved.

P.S. I do think someone needs to light a fire under the coaches and players ass to go out and make a statement at an important game (hint, this week). If they lose with a good game plan, playing with confidence and execution then I know they did their best. For the Bison a winning record is not enough.

[kchats]

So kchats, what part of the following sounds like bashing or bitterness?
"I think SDSU's chances are better than ever to win at the Fargodome. *The Jacks are getting better and building confidence. *The Bison seem to have a tough time putting their best game on the field when the competition is tough and the fans in the Fargodome are as apathetic as ever."



How about this?

I'm glad you are having meaningful and productive discussions with Gene Taylor. He is a reasonable man and you should be able to work something out.

I do believe you are discounting the Bison defense the past two weeks and the fact that the offense was very productive and efficient yesterday. Walker completed 14 of 18 passes for over 200 yards and the Bison ran for over 150 yards. Yes UNC is down this year but the Bison executed their offense very well yesteray to put up those kinds of numbers.

[Bisonguy]

*You bring 2000 fans who want to make noise and you will own the dome....just like undII used to do.

Jacks won't bring remotely close to 2,000 fans. That would be at least the entire visitors section completely filled, along with at least three of the endzone sections. They couldn't accomplish that even if their band was making the trip.

Maybe 500, and that's being pretty optomistic.

[Bison_Kent]

Here are some pictures from the UNC-NDSU game last Saturday.

http://community.webshots.com/album/499784196TYlGjS/0