GDT: NDSU vs. San Diego (FCS 2nd Round)

[b15on]

#2 North Dakota State Bison (10-1) vs. San Diego Toreros (10-2)
Saturday, December 2, 2017 · 2:30 p.m. · Fargodome (18,700) · Fargo, ND

TV: ESPN3 and ESPN College Extra will televise the game live with Shawn Kenney calling the play-by-play and Al Groh as color analyst. ESPN3 is available through participating Internet service providers on WatchESPN.com and the ESPN app. ESPN College Extra is available on DirecTV and Verizon Fios.
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 10-11 a.m. with Brad Jones, "Bison Game Day" from 11-1 p.m., and “Bison Hotline” for 2 hours following the network broadcast with Keith Brake and Christian Dudzik.

Tailgating Weather: Sunny. High 46F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkEoUV4gqks

Game Previews
NDSU Game Preview Release (http://www.gobison.com/documents/2017/11/27//20171127_NDSU_Football_Notes_vs_San_Diego.pdf?id=8 605)
USD Game Preview Release (http://www.gobison.com/documents/2017/11/30//San_Diego_FB_Notes_20171129.pdf?id=9609)
NCAA FCS Playoff Bracket (http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/football/fcs)

The Fargo Forum
The natural: Whether it's on the Bison defensive line or in front of a microphone, Tanguay feels at home (http://www.inforum.com/sports/4366967-natural-whether-its-bison-defensive-line-or-front-microphone-tanguay-feels-home)
Wentz's success with the Eagles not surprising to Bison starting quarterback (http://www.inforum.com/sports/4366762-wentzs-success-eagles-not-surprising-bison-starting-quarterback)

Stats FCS
FCS Playoffs: San Diego at North Dakota State (http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20171129100222784828804&ref=rec&tm=&src=FCS)
Bison coming off a bye typically means "bye, bye" for opponents (http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20171130132642290183404&ref=rec&tm=&src=FCS)
Panthers know Jackrabbits will be ready for rematch (http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20171201134258684487604&ref=rec&tm=&src=FCS)

[Bison03]

2nd season starts today. The road to reclaiming our rightful spot as kings of the FCS begins today. Playoff loud begins today.

Bison: 38
Whale’s Vagina: 17

[Christopher Moen]

Playoff time means nobody can be taken for granted. Do that and you can end up staying home.

Win every play!!!

[MAKBison]

me likes playoff loud!!!

[WestCoastBison]

I think San Diego will eat some clock and keep it close in the 1st half but not enough.

Bison 34

Toreros 14

[SomeBeach]

Give 'em the horns, Bison!

[Mr Meaty]

Good game early but then good guys put them to bed. Let's STICK it to them today. Loud and Proud today.

[Son of a Bison]

Time to whip the Torreros. 37-13 Bison.

[BisoninNWMN]

42-10

Boat race this team.

[JMB]

Preview from San Diego Newspaper...

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sd-sp-usdfoot-1202-story.html

[JMB]

Dale Lindsey's interview on a San Diego sports station.
https://omny.fm/shows/dan-sileo-show/dale-lindsey-i-didnt-know-at-the-beginning-of-the

[Bison20]

I think this team has more motivation this year and tanguay and Deluca will be on a mission. Bison 38 - 10

[A1pigskin]

Go bison!!!

[No_Skill]

Preview from San Diego Newspaper...

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sd-sp-usdfoot-1202-story.html

Interesting quote from the article. This is exactly what JMU did last year.

Before kickoff, the Bison turn off the lights inside the Fargodome, pump up the volume, flash highlights on the scoreboard and get the crowd rocking. Lindsey heard about the routine last year and not wanting his players intimidated, kept the Toreros inside the locker room.

“We ain’t doing that this year,” Lindsey said.

Confident his team will not be intimidated, Lindsey will let his players witness the show.

Among USD’s goals this season: win the PFL, go undefeated in the PFL, win one more game in the playoffs than last season. That means shocking the world and taming the Bison.

[A1pigskin]

Interesting quote from the article. This is exactly what JMU did last year.

Before kickoff, the Bison turn off the lights inside the Fargodome, pump up the volume, flash highlights on the scoreboard and get the crowd rocking. Lindsey heard about the routine last year and not wanting his players intimidated, kept the Toreros inside the locker room.

“We ain’t doing that this year,” Lindsey said.

Confident his team will not be intimidated, Lindsey will let his players witness the show.

Among USD’s goals this season: win the PFL, go undefeated in the PFL, win one more game in the playoffs than last season. That means shocking the world and taming the Bison.



This means we need to be extra loud. Be loud early when they are figuring out the play and trying to change it at the line of scrimmage.

[DCinOK]

The Quest for Vengeance begins today. Bison must make all things right in the world once again. The Universe has been in a great big funk since an impostor ascended the throne. Time for the Bison to calm the seas, quiet the unrest, and restore sanity to a World Gone Mad.

[Sioux27]

Good luck today! Excited to be going to the game.

[HerdBoy]

Bison 27 - San Diego 17.

[A1pigskin]

Bison 27 - San Diego 17.

Yep, I think it will be a closer game this year.

[CalBison97]

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Gonna be a great day today as Bison Nation reppin’ on College GameDay in Charlotte. Well Done!


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[bri-dog]

Hoping for an easy Bison win today with no more injuries and another week for the current ones to heal.

[HerdThat!]

LETS GOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
2nd season starts today and we get our swagger back!!
We focus on NOTHING but getting our championship back!!!
No more of playful banter from our athletics dept media and sure as hell no more of that Star Wars bullshit!!!
We are not a "happy to be here" team,WE'RE HERE TO STEP ON THROATS NOW!
We're not here to wish other teams good luck- tell em "good game" AFTER we curb stomp them!
No shaking hands and smiling to San Diego, Wofford, Jax State and sure as fuck NOT JMU!!!!

WE OWN THE PLAYOFFS!!! FRISCO IS OUR FUCKING TOWN!!! WE MADE THEM BOTH WHAT THEY ARE- SO WE'RE TAKING THAT FUCKING TROPHY BACK!

[SDbison]

Preview from San Diego Newspaper...

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sd-sp-usdfoot-1202-story.html Nice quote from the San Diego coach, "hope most of them (Bison players) get sick before game" Then alludes to food poisoning. But he was only kidding around. Wow, they must really think they need some help to have a chance to win. I thought they were the non scholly world beaters! Stay classy San Diego. Hope we crush these losers 52 - 0 this time.

[su86]

LETS GOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
2nd season starts today and we get our swagger back!!
We focus on NOTHING but getting our championship back!!!
No more of playful banter from our athletics dept media and sure as hell no more of that Star Wars bullshit!!!
We are not a "happy to be here" team,WE'RE HERE TO STEP ON THROATS NOW!
We're not here to wish other teams good luck- tell em "good game" AFTER we curb stomp them!
No shaking hands and smiling to San Diego, Wofford, Jax State and sure as fuck NOT JMU!!!!

WE OWN THE PLAYOFFS!!! FRISCO IS OUR FUCKING TOWN!!! WE MADE THEM BOTH WHAT THEY ARE- SO WE'RE TAKING THAT FUCKING TROPHY BACK!

What number are you?

[A1pigskin]

Hoping for an easy Bison win today with no more injuries and another week for the current ones to heal.

I think we are well past the quota on injuries.

[BisonTeacher]

Flag is up.
Gameday shirt on
Stumplifter almost gone.

Let. Go. Bison!

[bison22]

LETS GOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
2nd season starts today and we get our swagger back!!
We focus on NOTHING but getting our championship back!!!
No more of playful banter from our athletics dept media and sure as hell no more of that Star Wars bullshit!!!
We are not a "happy to be here" team,WE'RE HERE TO STEP ON THROATS NOW!
We're not here to wish other teams good luck- tell em "good game" AFTER we curb stomp them!
No shaking hands and smiling to San Diego, Wofford, Jax State and sure as fuck NOT JMU!!!!

WE OWN THE PLAYOFFS!!! FRISCO IS OUR FUCKING TOWN!!! WE MADE THEM BOTH WHAT THEY ARE- SO WE'RE TAKING THAT FUCKING TROPHY BACK!


I am now ready to run through a brick wall

[bri-dog]

Gonna take out some nervous energy with a quick 9 at the par-3 course... :biggrin:

[Sapper6]

Preview from San Diego Newspaper...

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sd-sp-usdfoot-1202-story.html


The Bison’s starting front averages 303 pounds. USD’s defensive line averages 253 pounds. This........


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[Faron79]

NOW I'm ready to run my knee-scooter thru a brick wall!!!!

Hell yeah!!!! GO BISON!!!!

Faron

[BattleBorn]

Testing my new gameday shirt as my old one literally fell apart in the wash. Pregame wings cooking, morning Buffalo, no, Bison Trace poured. Let’s take them apart early and often.

[G_Funky]

Flag is up.
Gameday shirt on
Stumplifter almost gone.

Let. Go. Bison!

I’ve always wondered what exactly a “stumplifter” consists of...finally looked today.

To quote Adam Sandler (when he was funny)
“I bet you have really hairy balls”

That is all.

Oh, go Bison \m/


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[NEBison]

Nice quote from the San Diego coach, "hope most of them (Bison players) get sick before game" Then alludes to food poisoning. But he was only kidding around. Wow, they must really think they need some help to have a chance to win. I thought they were the non scholly world beaters! Stay classy San Diego. Hope we crush these losers 52 - 0 this time.

settle down

[SoCalBison]

Starting a playoff tradition for my house, with Bison socks. Bison win, 31-21.

[JMB]

Testing my new gameday shirt as my old one literally fell apart in the wash. Pregame wings cooking, morning Buffalo, no, Bison Trace poured. Let’s take them apart early and often.

You wait until the playoffs to try out a new shirt? The thing could be cursed!

[JMB]

settle down

It ok,. I think SD is finding a reason to hate them so he can get in proper gameday, noise making mood.

[X-Factor]

settle down

Agreed. They have a nice coach. He is just having some fun knowing who he is up against. No reason to interpret those comments negatively

[LongLostAlum]

San Diego ball control offense could keep the game close, if they're successful at it; but Bison have more manpower. Should be about a 38-10 win for the Bison.

[G_Funky]

It ok,. I think SD is finding a reason to hate them so he can get in proper gameday, noise making mood.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z1WGxNKA5tI



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[Southern Bison]

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Gonna be a great day today as Bison Nation reppin’ on College GameDay in Charlotte. Well Done!


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[A1pigskin]

Starting a playoff tradition for my house, with Bison socks. Bison win, 31-21.

That’s what I wear to the games.

[RonMexico]

USD - 7
Sam Houston - 7

6:31 in first

[TNbison]

Did ESPN just acknowledge us having 13 national championships instead of only 5!? That's a first

[SoCalBison]

Did ESPN just acknowledge us having 13 national championships instead of only 5!? That's a first

Yes they did.

[bisonridge]

Getting the TEs involed early!!

[G_Funky]

USD cutting up front


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[G_Funky]

Seth Wilson!

Messingham is in exposure mode!


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[SoCalBison]

Now that we've gotten some points, maybe I can unclench my gut.

[noryan34]

Easy throws so far cuz the guys have been wide open. But stick looking good!

[LikeMothers]

TAB ruined nice long shot of Mrs. TAB.

[NDSUstudent]

USD's secondary is non-existent

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[NDSUSR]

ESPN3 freezing a few times for anyone else?

[noryan34]

I don’t know what it is. But literally the only game that lags when I watch is NdSU games all the other ESPN3 games play fine with now issues

[RRVBISON]

ESPN 3 with a lot of hesitation for me. Very frustrating...

[ThunderDan]

No issues for me. Maybe upgrade from your dial up internet

[NDSUstudent]

LOL Big Sky....SD is so overmatched.

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[SoCalBison]

Anyone think we should bench Easton today? What a thing of beauty was that run!

[bisonridge]

ESPN3 freezing a few times for anyone else?

Been like that for me all year...

[NDSUSR]

Ok I can quit chewing the inside of my cheek of now. Happy to see the slow start is absent today.

[G_Funky]

Are we playing that well or is sd that bad?


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[HerdistheWord]

Stick brought his "A" game. Play like this the rest of the playoffs and all will be right in the universe.

[TNbison]

Stick on that TD run
https://youtu.be/hp4cy2NXblc?t=197

[noryan34]

Stick on that TD run
https://youtu.be/hp4cy2NXblc?t=197

Your gonna do WHAT??!!

[NDSUstudent]

Are we playing that well or is sd that bad?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWe are playing well but they are completely overmatched.

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[HerdistheWord]

I've been impressed with Grimsley this year. He's ben a ballhawk.

[SoCalBison]

Saw an article that said one of San Diego's team goals this year was to get one game further into the playoffs. Too bad they again drew the Bison side of the brackets.

[TNbison]

i've been impressed with grimsley this year. He's ben a ballhawk.

^^^^^^this

[HerdistheWord]

That was an ugly kick, but i will take it.

[G_Funky]

Toreros are already out of their game.

If they have to throw all day this is bout to get nasty


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[Rock]

Jacksonville state having trouble with keneseesaw State down 17-7 start of 4th.


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[RonMexico]

Wofford leading Furman 21-10 start of 4th

[SoCalBison]

Nice burst of speed as Brooks turned the corner...ugh called back on a holding call.

[RonMexico]

Brooks has about 300 yards brought back on penalties...

[LongLostAlum]

That really sucks, Brooks getting these TD runs called back on penalties. Sucks even more when we turn it over on the next play.

[SoCalBison]

Just let us get through this without injuries. SD will get some plays and calls to go their way...but we've got it. Just don't get hurt.

[23Bison]

WTF is that?!!! 2nd and 1 and you pass the fing ball just to fumble!!! Just win the fuckn game!!!

[Bison20]

WTF is that?!!! 2nd and 1 and you pass the fing ball just to fumble!!! Just win the fuckn game!!!

I don't mind that play call. 2nd and short is a good t time for play action. Just need to block that guy

[SoCalBison]

SDSU rolling over UNI 26-7 with :30 left in the first half.

[23Bison]

I say run the ball and get it over with

[KTF]

SDSU rolling over UNI 26-7 with :30 left in the first half.

USD getting rolled by shsu 41-14

[Hammersmith]

Was really hoping the Yotes were going to put up a better fight. But I think we all knew they were running on fumes.

[HerdistheWord]

I was trying to figure out which safety was #49. Man, DeLuca was deep on that one.

[KTF]

Was really hoping the Yotes were going to put up a better fight. But I think we all knew they were running on fumes.

Yep I was hoping too. Wish uni would put up a bigger fight in Brookings

[HerdistheWord]

SD fans and players owe petersen a few steaks after this game. I have been impressed by him.

[Snake]

Connor is getting his ass kicked. Better start chipping Peterson.

[JMB]

Would like to see more from our pass rush...

[Bison20]

Yep I was hoping too. Wish uni would put up a bigger fight in Brookings

Looks like Jacksonville is going home. Guess they should have been the 2 seed even though they can't win a playoff game

[KTF]

Connor is getting his ass kicked. Better start chipping Peterson.

Do we have a backup that can block Peterson?

[Snake]

Weve done a nice job against the run but yeah our pass rush really sucks.

[Prime Power]

Do we have a backup that can block Peterson?

Need to double him with TE or RB.

[JMB]

San Diego does have a similar style to us. All the way down to the chop blocks

[SoCalBison]

JMU up 26-7 on Stony Brook with 10 minutes left.

[Snake]

No smartass the point is you either slide protection and help him or you chip him with a back.

[DBRJake]

Whoa, we’re calling a time out to get the ball back before half?
Can’t hold back anything now Brent

[BisonAccountant44]

Taking timeouts One with 90 seconds left in the half. Anyone want to take bets on us sitting on it anyway?

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[BFKasper14]

That DE Peterson is a hell of a player.


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[SoCalBison]

Well, Easton has cooled off.

[RonMexico]

Wow...Bruce broke a tackle...

[BFKasper14]

Stick just threw three passes into the turf in a row...that was UGLY


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[G_Funky]

I’m embarrassed for this offensive production.


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[Bisonator98]

Stick drives me nuts.:mad:

[Bison 4 Life]

Jacksonville out

[tony]

Wonder if Stick has a wrist/hand injury from that strip play.

[KTF]

Yep o has really cooled off... Seems we are playing down

[SUBISON247]

Does Wafford still run the option?

[Prime Power]

Stick just threw three passes into the turf in a row...that was UGLY


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He can't complete a pass unless the guy is wide the fuck open or it is a predetermined throw.

[noryan34]

Stick just threw three passes into the turf in a row...that was UGLY


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He’s been pretty hot and cold this year. Need him to retain his confidence for a whole game. Those passes weren’t even close

[noryan34]

Does Wafford still run the option?

Yes. Wishbone option team

[Bison03]

Not too worried. About how I had it. Sort of close game st the half, dominate the 2nd half.

[Bisonator98]

Wonder if Stick has a wrist/hand injury from that strip play.

Lol I'm sick of hearing that everytime he looks like shit. He's just not consistent as a passer.

[Kevin]

I'd like to see Brooks get another shot (or six) on an outside run.

[JMB]

Yes. Wishbone option team

They were throwing it a bit as well. (at least in the first half). Not one of these team with a running back at QB that looks attrocious tossing the ball around

[23Bison]

Stick drives me nuts.:mad:

Not very happy with his play at the moment. The offense in general is not making this fun to watch any more. Good run play then a couple of crappy throws then there’s a sack and a punt etc. etc.

[Bisonator98]

I'd like to see Brooks get another shot (or six) on an outside run.

Yeah he and Wilson have been non existent since the first quarter. The TE's were wide open in the first quarter too. Why does Mess go completely away from these guys for stretches?

[RonMexico]

Lol I'm sick of hearing that everytime he looks like shit. He's just not consistent as a passer.

Everytime he starts playing poorly you can guarantee someone will say he's hurt...

[tony]

Lol I'm sick of hearing that everytime he looks like shit. He's just not consistent as a passer.

he hasnt been that far off target all year so something is going on, but i probably should stay out of game day threads because its always the same over reactions.

[Bisonator98]

he hasnt been that far off target all year so something is going on, but i probably should stay out of game day threads because its always the same over reactions.

They aren't overreactions when it happens every damn game.

[noryan34]

They were throwing it a bit as well. (at least in the first half). Not one of these team with a running back at QB that looks attrocious tossing the ball around

They ended with 53 rushes and 11 passes. 8/11 on passing so they made it count when they did

[NDSUstudent]

Playing like this won't cut it next week

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[JMB]

Playing like this won't cut it next week

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I agree... Offense will need to keep the ball or the option will grind the defense down

[bison22]

Stick looks fine in warmups. Probably just worried about #95 being on his ass every time he drops back.

[Prime Power]

Yep...run the damn ball.

[KTF]

Wash rinse repeat

[FCS Nation]

Yep...run the damn ball.

That's how y'all have ALWAYS won since joining the FCS...

[LongLostAlum]

I'd like to see Brooks get another shot (or six) on an outside run.

You got your wish. He really accelerates through the gaps.

[Hammersmith]

Yotes showing some life. 2 unanswered TDs in the 2nd half.

41-28 SHSU

and they're getting the ball again

[GOBISON123]

This QB is so bad, they would have benched a highschool QB if he threw passes like Easton.

[JMB]

New Hampshire up 14-9 in the 4th....

[Kevin]

You got your wish. He really accelerates through the gaps.

Yep. Kid is two steps faster than everyone else.

[JMB]

New Hampshire up 14-9 in the 4th....

Make that 21-9

[NDSUSR]

Bruce gets his.

[Kevin]

Making it look easy now.

[SoCalBison]

This game will have one helluva highlight video.

[BisonTeacher]

Legendowski

[Kevin]

Out of this insane senior class i think I'll miss Legendowski the most.

[HerdistheWord]

We need another receiver who can match the magic of Vraa or Legendowski.

[SoCalBison]

That should have been called for blocking in the back.

[JMB]

USD only down by 2 - SHSU will have to start faking cramps soon...

[garbageman]

That should have been called for blocking in the back.

I think Deluca is getting healthy������

[Bison20]

Usd down 2 with 1045 left

[SDbison]

Lol bisonville. All you losers that predicted a close game. Suck it.

[SoCalBison]

Lol biaomville. All you losers that predicted a close game. Suck it.

You're upset with other Bison fans who thought San Diego might be tougher than a year ago? Sad.

[SDbison]

Yes, lol you loser

[SDbison]

You're upset with other Bison fans who thought San Diego might be tougher than a year ago? Sad. Why did you think that?

[NDSUSR]

Looks like someone had too much to drink.

[SDbison]

They are non scholly and don't belong in DI.

[SDbison]

Looks like someone had too much to drink. Apparently you did fuckwad.

[jeffs]

Looks like someone had too much to drink.

It’s Saturday night, don’t judge!

[SoCalBison]

They are non scholly and don't belong in DI.

You could be right, but they are in FCS, so let's keep rolling, OK?

[SDbison]

I predicted a Bison win by 4 plus TDs. Right on!

[SoCalBison]

I predicted a Bison win by 4 plus TDs. Right on!

Good for you.

[SDbison]

Thanks!.....

[RonMexico]

Sam Houston back up 12 with 2:53 left...

[SoCalBison]

A little letdown in the middle of this one, but the strong start was more than enough. We're seeing the team tighten up into championship form. Hello Wofford!

[NDSUSR]

Lakes is already posting on the Wofford board.

[RonMexico]

well..that's balls game for South Dakota...4th and 1...Streevler rolls out throws to the TE coming across and it's dropped...

[noryan34]

next week will be interesting since Kennesaw actually plays defense

[Prime Power]

Lakes is already posting on the Wofford board.

There is a Wofford board with actual people or is he just trolling himself?

[NDSUstudent]

Playoffs start now...Wofford will be tough.

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[EC8CH]

RJ has three one handed grabs this year.... WITH HIS LEFT HAND!!!!!!!!

Who does that?

[Bison Bridge Guy]

RJ has three one handed grabs this year.... WITH HIS LEFT HAND!!!!!!!!

Who does that?

A left handed receiver? (I have no idea if he's a lefty or not.) :biggrin:

[NDSUBowler]

I predicted a Bison win by 4 plus TDs. Right on!

Line was between 26 and 30 so great call there, Nostradamus!

[A1pigskin]

Great win Bison!!!