Game 2: Northern Alabama. (Beat Big Sky Champion in opener)

[HerdBot]

This game is starting to look like a good one. North Alabama, in their first D1 game, beat Southern Utah who won the Big Sky last year

UNA isnt your typical team. They were are powerhouse D2 team who were the only team to win 3 straight National and appeared in 5 National Championship games. As a D2 team, they went 6-7 against FCS opponents and 2-2 against FBS opponents. They were ranked #1 for 27 straight weeks and have a .716 winning percentage since 1990. Tons of great athletes in Alabama.

They made the D2 playoffs 10 out of 11 years and made the Championship game as recently as 2016

They are transitioning from D2 to D1, but much like our transition years where we were playoff ineligible, all these games are their Super Bowl and we are at the top of the list.

Kind of similar to NDSU going to Montana back in 2003

[CaBisonFan]

They've been a competitive program for a long time. I agree. This video also has Phil Ostlie playing TE.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhczU2QdkWg

[Vet70]

https://i.imgur.com/jTzRnln.jpg?1

[89MTBISON]

https://i.imgur.com/jTzRnln.jpg?1

There's a blast from the past! Alfred E. Newman in the house. Wasn't MAD magazine a blast? Spy vs. Spy anyone? North Alabama will likely give us the best OOC test, who woulda thunk. Sounds like their QB is legit.

[HerdBot]

Wow I can't even get the name right. North Alabama. Not Northern

[Honeybooboo]

Wow I can't even get the name right. North Alabama. Not Northern

I thought it was Northern also, Im not sure its going to be that great of a game

[Vet70]

There's a blast from the past! Alfred E. Newman in the house. Wasn't MAD magazine a blast? Spy vs. Spy anyone? North Alabama will likely give us the best OOC test, who woulda thunk. Sounds like their QB is legit.

You mean like this (sorry for the thread drift)?

https://i.imgur.com/QzJwNC3.jpg?1

[HerdBot]

I thought it was Northern also, Im not sure its going to be that great of a game

Probably the same thing a lot of people thought about NDSU during our transition years. Lots of similarities in the programs. Top 5 D2 attendance. Great tradition. They spend money on football and have a proud fan base that doesnt know losing and they have a winning culture. They are 2nd all time in playoff appearances and wins. I expect them to eventually be a perennial playoff team in the FCS. Their offensive line looks to be all 300 pounders too.

[X-Factor]

North Alabama looks like a good team this year and should likely be ranked near end of season. However, that still doesn’t mean the game is going to be good. The Bison are just that much better than everyone else. More of a game than Cal Poly, but still be blowout, IMO. I don’t think we will have very many “good games” this year at the Fargodome, no matter the opponent

[Vet70]

I thought it was Northern also, Im not sure its going to be that great of a game

It could be an interesting game. Their QB is a Juco transfer and he will have to be dealt with. Against SUU he was 24/43 passing with 3 TDs and 1 int. The kicker is that he also ran for 105 yards on 15 carries (7 ypc) and a TD. Overall he accounted for about half of the teams rushing yards. It sounds like we will need a spy and hog the ball.

[coloradobison]

It could be an interesting game. Their QB is a Juco transfer and he will have to be dealt with. Against SUU he was 24/43 passing with 3 TDs and 1 int. The kicker is that he also ran for 105 yards on 15 carries (7 ypc) and a TD. Overall he accounted for about half of the teams rushing yards. It sounds like we will need a spy and hog the ball.

2 games to breakdown on film will be a benefit, and i'm guessing our D is slightly better than SUU's

[NDSUstudent]

https://i.gifer.com/SWRL.gif

[Vet70]

2 games to breakdown on film will be a benefit, and i'm guessing our D is slightly better than SUU's

No doubt on either point. There are times when we don't do very well against dual-threat quarterbacks, but this will be a different experience for them than either SUU, Alabama A& M or anyone else they play.

[BisManBison]

No doubt on either point. There are times when we don't do very well against dual-threat quarterbacks, but this will be a different experience for them than either SUU, Alabama A& M or anyone else they play.

We did ok against Streveler last year, I think we'll be ok.

[Vet70]

We did ok against Streveler last year, I think we'll be ok.

See post #3. :biggrin:

[No_Skill]

We

Want

North
Bama

[CaBisonFan]

I want Michigan or Notre Dame. We could have played with both of those teams yesterday.

[Vet70]

https://i.imgur.com/ZIEjdNj.jpg?1

[BisonNeil]

North Alabama FCS team of the week!!

http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20180902100440899029904&ref=hea&tm=&src=FCS

[CaBisonFan]

Anyone know how many times we've played North Alabama in the playoffs? Seems like I was at a playoff game in Fargo with them once. Not sure.

[HerdBot]

North Alabama FCS team of the week!!

http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20180902100440899029904&ref=hea&tm=&src=FCS

Little nugget from that article.

Since 1978, they are 6-7 against FCS opponents and 2-2 against FBS opponents.

They weren't your everyday D2 team

[CalBison97]

We found a team from Alabama not afraid to schedule us. : )


2016 Bisonville Survivor Pick’em Champ

[Milkman]

https://i.imgur.com/ZIEjdNj.jpg?1Thats a great gameday sign idea.

"Hey Forum is this the Bama you meant?"



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[Milkman]

Thats a great gameday sign idea.

"Hey Forum is this the Bama you meant?"



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[Bison03]

Forgive me if I am not too impressed with a last second win over a big fluffy team. This game will still be an easy Bison win.

[Vet70]

Or......

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180903/84c33fdb06739d8cf04a1893b87ebc6d.jpg

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Now, this is a great one.

[Vet70]

Anyone know how many times we've played North Alabama in the playoffs? Seems like I was at a playoff game in Fargo with them once. Not sure.

The only time we have played them, 1985 in McAllen, 35-7, National Championship #5.

[tony]

Their offensive line: 315, 290, 365, 300, 305 (avg 315.) It would be more impressive except that I think their average height is 6-1. Pregame meals: Waffles.

Their transfer QB, Lopez, was their leading rusher - and he threw 43 passes. He looked good.

They have some real talent at WR - Boykin especially.

They have over 30 transfers on the team.

[westnodak93bison]

I think they could put up a fight. With that many transfers they wont be intimidated and have nothing to lose.

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[wisco4]

I think they could put up a fight. With that many transfers they wont be intimidated and have nothing to lose.

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Did you see where the majority of transfers played previously?

[Honeybooboo]

Their offensive line: 315, 290, 365, 300, 305 (avg 315.) It would be more impressive except that I think their average height is 6-1. Pregame meals: Waffles.

Their transfer QB, Lopez, was their leading rusher - and he threw 43 passes. He looked good.

They have some real talent at WR - Boykin especially.

They have over 30 transfers on the team.

So they are built just like JSU and SHSU? That seems to work well

[TAILG8R]

Under 56% passing is nothing to be proud of and a team full of transfers is a team that folds in on themselves.

As was pointed out earlier in this thread they may be a decent FCS team but NDSU is not a normal FCS team(obviously). They will get shell shocked and this one will be over early.

2 INTs, no running lanes and a demoralized defense will lead to a 25+ point win by the Bison.

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[Vet70]

They have over 30 transfers on the team.


Did you see where the majority of transfers played previously?

About half are from Jucos, one each from NDSCS, Wyoming, Albany, South Carolina, Tennesse Tech, Vanderbilt and the rest from small colleges.
http://www.roarlions.com/roster.aspx?path=football

[HerdBot]

Their offensive line: 315, 290, 365, 300, 305 (avg 315.) It would be more impressive except that I think their average height is 6-1. Pregame meals: Waffles.

Their transfer QB, Lopez, was their leading rusher - and he threw 43 passes. He looked good.

They have some real talent at WR - Boykin especially.

They have over 30 transfers on the team.

Starting o line is taller than 6-1, averages around 6-3 which isnt huge but not under sized

60 Cole Hardin RT. 6'4" 305
62 DeVaris Nalls RG 6'3" 300
77 D. McCallister OL 6'3" 315
51 Cody Mann LG 6'1" 309
76 Jay Letatau C 6'3" 365

Watched the presser from SUUs head coach and he said their offense was brand new and there was no film on them. Their players seemed suprised too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdDwlvMNE2I&fe=

[gumby013]

Starting o line is taller than 6-1, averages around 6-3 which isnt huge but not under sized

60 Cole Hardin RT. 6'4" 305
62 DeVaris Nalls RG 6'3" 300
77 D. McCallister OL 6'3" 315
51 Cody Mann LG 6'1" 309
76 Jay Letatau C 6'3" 365

Watched the presser from SUUs head coach and he said their offense was brand new and there was no film on them. Their players seemed suprised too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdDwlvMNE2I&fe=

The offense is based off of the Gus Malzahn HUNH. Their OC Ryan Aplin was QB at Arkansas State when Malzahn was there. Their WR coach Austin Tucker played at Shiloh Christian in Springdale, Arkansas, where that offense was developed. I’d recommend our coaching staff look at 2012 Arkansas State and 2008-9 Tulsa film...on top of what we get from UNA this week and next week.

I only know all this because one of my little brothers also played at Shiloh, back when Malzahn was still there.

[tony]

Starting o line is taller than 6-1, averages around 6-3 which isnt huge but not under sized


They can list them at whatever height they want, but they looked like beach balls to me (except for Hardin.)

Maybe it was the high camera angle?

[Vet70]

Starting o line is taller than 6-1, averages around 6-3 which isnt huge but not under sized

60 Cole Hardin RT. 6'4" 305
62 DeVaris Nalls RG 6'3" 300
77 D. McCallister OL 6'3" 315
51 Cody Mann LG 6'1" 309
76 Jay Letatau C 6'3" 365

Watched the presser from SUUs head coach and he said their offense was brand new and there was no film on them. Their players seemed suprised too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdDwlvMNE2I&fe=

They had 554 yards of offense against SUU but gave up 532. Their offense is basically the quarterback and he will be meeting one of if not the best defense in the FCS.

[semobison]

Forgive me if I am not too impressed with a last second win over a big fluffy team. This game will still be an easy Bison win.

Probably not a good week to badmouth the BSC after two of their teams not in the playoffs last year beat two Valley teams that were.....And, it's becoming an annual thing for flipping UNI!

UNA will bring a good team to Fargo in a couple of weeks but they are going to face a great team. Our run game and D-line maybe better than it's ever been!

[HerdBot]

Probably not a good week to badmouth the BSC after two of their teams not in the playoffs last year beat two Valley teams that were.....And, it's becoming an annual thing for flipping UNI!

UNA will bring a good team to Fargo in a couple of weeks but they are going to face a great team. Our run game and D-line maybe better than it's ever been!

No shit. Western Illinois and UNI got beat by Big Sky teams. UC Davis and Northern Arizona gets FBS wins. And Youngstown loses to Butler. We were the the lone bright spot other than USD

[Vet70]

No shit. Western Illinois and UNI got beat by Big Sky teams. UC Davis and Northern Arizona gets FBS wins. And Youngstown loses to Butler. We were the the lone bright spot other than USD

No doubt the Big Fluffy might be getting better and they are getting rid of UN_ to boot.

[Vet70]

The offense is based off of the Gus Malzahn HUNH. Their OC Ryan Aplin was QB at Arkansas State when Malzahn was there. Their WR coach Austin Tucker played at Shiloh Christian in Springdale, Arkansas, where that offense was developed. I’d recommend our coaching staff look at 2012 Arkansas State and 2008-9 Tulsa film...on top of what we get from UNA this week and next week.

I only know all this because one of my little brothers also played at Shiloh, back when Malzahn was still there.

I was almost sure it was because you stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night. :biggrin:

[semobison]

No doubt the Big Fluffy might be getting better and they are getting rid of UN_ to boot.

Last year Weber became the first Big Sky team in 10 years not named MSU, UM or EWU to win a playoff game! In that same time frame I believe the only Valley team not to win a playoff game is Missouri St.

[heffray]

I’m interested and ready to be loud from section 16.

[gumby013]

UNA’s game notes for their game this weekend with Alabama A&M.

http://www.roarlions.com/documents/2018/9/3/2018_FB_Notes_vs_A_M.pdf?id=525

[HerdBot]

UNA’s game notes for their game this weekend with Alabama A&M.

http://www.roarlions.com/documents/2018/9/3/2018_FB_Notes_vs_A_M.pdf?id=525

They lost to a 1993 Youngstown team by 3 points. That Youngstown team was coaches by Jim Tressel and won the National Championship.

[Bisonator98]

It could be an interesting game. Their QB is a Juco transfer and he will have to be dealt with. Against SUU he was 24/43 passing with 3 TDs and 1 int. The kicker is that he also ran for 105 yards on 15 carries (7 ypc) and a TD. Overall he accounted for about half of the teams rushing yards. It sounds like we will need a spy and hog the ball.

Sounds like a Streveler type? Guess I should have kept reading before posting. Yep sounds like it.

Can't overlook this team, they will be hungry and fired up. Our guys need to respect every opponent. We don't want to be like Montana in 2002 or Youngstown. :facepalm:

[Vet70]

Sounds like a Streveler type? Guess I should have kept reading before posting. Yep sounds like it.

Can't overlook this team, they will be hungry and fired up. Our guys need to respect every opponent. We don't want to be like Montana in 2002 or Youngstown. :facepalm:

Quoted for truth.

[SDbison]

Does UNA have a messageboard? Curious to see what they are saying. Maybe will get some visitors here.

[SDbison]

Here is a link to UNA''s message board: http://unapride.proboards.com/board/4/football

[heffray]

Does UNA have a messageboard? Curious to see what they are saying. Maybe will get some visitors here.

http://unapride.proboards.com/

Just a quick glance at the Football page and no threads mentioning the Bison... Apparently we are not worthy of chatter?

[Hammersmith]

http://unapride.proboards.com/

Just a quick glance at the Football page and no threads mentioning the Bison... Apparently we are not worthy of chatter?

Too quick a glance?

http://unapride.proboards.com/thread/385/ndsu

[heffray]

Too quick a glance?

http://unapride.proboards.com/thread/385/ndsu

Apparently... :hide:

[SDbison]

http://unapride.proboards.com/

Just a quick glance at the Football page and no threads mentioning the Bison... Apparently we are not worthy of chatter? There is a NDSU thread further down that began when the game was announced and most recent post has our 2 deep roster.

[westnodak93bison]

Did you see where the majority of transfers played previously?Yeah, lots from big time high school programs from what I could tell.

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[Bison bison]

Taking my 12yo deer hunting game day.

I'll let her know that she has 60 minutes to stalk and shoot her deer.

That should give me enough time to field dress bambi and at least be back in the truck or better yet back at the farm by 2.30.

Dave

[RowdyRabbit]

I know most of you on here like to not look past an opponent, but you guys are too humble.

I know, I know, anygivensaturday, blah blah, regardless....I'll be stunned...STUNNED if NA keeps it within 35.

[MrSnuffleupagus]

https://i.imgur.com/ZIEjdNj.jpg?1

This photo still triggers me. However, what was more annoying was their bullshit 'apology' they made via a freaking FB message to us.

[Vet70]

This photo still triggers me. However, what was more annoying was their bullshit 'apology' they made via a freaking FB message to us.

I don't know if this is the same "apology", but this appeared in the Forum.
http://www.inforum.com/opinion/columns/3920448-von-pinnon-we-erred-fridays-photo-illustration

[BisonNeil]

Last year Weber became the first Big Sky team in 10 years not named MSU, UM or EWU to win a playoff game! In that same time frame I believe the only Valley team not to win a playoff game is Missouri St.

None of that matters. That is all past history. This is now and the Big Fluffy is hot. HOT!!! They are the future. If you don’t realize the difference between the past and the future than I suggest you listen more closely to the ”Bison to FBS or bust” crowd :D

[KNOW IT ALL]

None of that matters. That is all past history. This is now and the Big Fluffy is hot. HOT!!! They are the future. If you don’t realize the difference between the past and the future than I suggest you listen more closely to the ”Bison to FBS or bust” crowd :D

MAC and Moutain West are about the only options that would make sense. Either way FBS makes for a lot of travel and costly. nothing really open right now. maybe NDSU and SDSU make a move together someday? Someday.

[Vet70]

MAC and Moutain West are about the only options that would make sense. Either way FBS makes for a lot of travel and costly. nothing really open right now. maybe NDSU and SDSU make a move together someday? Someday.

And right now it is just not that something may not be open The President and AD do not want to move.

[CaBisonFan]

The MVFC should make a move up someday soon. Either that, or the ncaa redesigns the whole thing.

The MVFC footprint is the only one that makes sense for NDSU and its fans...and the beauty of the Frisco game and playoffs can't be denied.

I'd welcome a move to the Big 12...but the likelihood of that happening is probably zero to none...

[Christopher Moen]

The MVFC should make a move up someday soon. Either that, or the ncaa redesigns the whole thing.

The MVFC footprint is the only one that makes sense for NDSU and its fans...and the beauty of the Frisco game and playoffs can't be denied.

I'd welcome a move to the Big 12...but the likelihood of that happening is probably zero to none...

The nice thing about the playoffs is that it gives NDSU fans the chance to watch up to three games at home. In regards to the Big 12, I would be ecstatic. Not sure those teams want to deal with a team that plays defense though.

[bruinbison]

North Alabama Lions - renewing their rivalry
with the Alabama A & M Bulldogs today - a game that had been
discontinued after A & M moved up to 1AA while NA remained in D2, until NA’s current transition to FCS.

https://www.timesdaily.com/sports/college_headlines/una-football-rivalry-renewed/article_c5833c32-667d-52bc-b8ec-c302b41366a0.html

Today’s North Alabama game notes:

http://www.roarlions.com/news/2018/9/3/football-lions-renew-rivalry-with-alabama-am-saturday.aspx

Includes this nugget:



"Going into the season, on paper, Southern Utah looked like it would be the second toughest team on our schedule," Willis said. "They won nine games last year, made the playoffs and had a large number of starters back. They were a very good football team and for us to go on the road in a game like that and find a way to win to start the year off, that gets things going in a good direction."


No sign of tv - anyone know differently???
Just radio

Schedule -

Southern Utah
Alabama A & M
NDSU
Azusa Pacific
Campbell
West Florida
Mississippi College
Jackson State
Shorter
North Greenville
Incarnate Word

Definitely some W’s on the sched for NA - can see why SUU & NDSU were fun for the Lions to play, it’s not like they were looking at an 0-11 transition season.
Only 5 home games, but Alabama A & M is only 80 miles away.

[Vet70]

North Alabama Lions - renewing their rivalry
with the Alabama A & M Bulldogs today - a game that had been
discontinued after A & M moved up to 1AA while NA remained in D2, until NA’s current transition to FCS.

https://www.timesdaily.com/sports/college_headlines/una-football-rivalry-renewed/article_c5833c32-667d-52bc-b8ec-c302b41366a0.html

Today’s North Alabama game notes:

http://www.roarlions.com/news/2018/9/3/football-lions-renew-rivalry-with-alabama-am-saturday.aspx

Includes this nugget:



No sign of tv - anyone know differently???
Just radio

Schedule -

Southern Utah
Alabama A & M
NDSU
Azusa Pacific
Campbell
West Florida
Mississippi College
Jackson State
Shorter
North Greenville
Incarnate Word

Definitely some W’s on the sched for NA - can see why SUU & NDSU were fun for the Lions to play, it’s not like they were looking at an 0-11 transition season.
Only 5 home games, but Alabama A & M is only 80 miles away.

It will be a good start for them, 10-1 in their transition year.

[gumby013]

UNA’s qb suffered some sort of leg injury in the 2nd quarter yesterday.

https://www.timesdaily.com/sports/una_sports/una-alabama-a-m-burton-sack-smith-interception-spark-lions/article_cfefc6a4-cbde-57f8-b4cf-512661464f7f.html

[heffray]

UNA’s qb suffered some sort of leg injury in the 2nd quarter yesterday.

https://www.timesdaily.com/sports/una_sports/una-alabama-a-m-burton-sack-smith-interception-spark-lions/article_cfefc6a4-cbde-57f8-b4cf-512661464f7f.html

Sigh.

Big gulps, huh? Welp...

[Honeybooboo]

this game will not be close, SUU good win but we all know how they can be, A&M was a close game, they will not come here and shock the world. No offense to UNA, but at least they have the balls to schedule NDSU as we know more teams are not willing than are

[Vet70]

Sigh.

Big gulps, huh? Welp...

I hope he is 100% on Saturday so there will be no excuses.


this game will not be close, SUU good win but we all know how they can be, A&M was a close game, they will not come here and shock the world. No offense to UNA, but at least they have the balls to schedule NDSU as we know more teams are not willing than are

It will benefit them to get a good measure of where their program is at.

[heffray]

I hope he is 100% on Saturday so there will be no excuses.

Totally agree, and not only that but I’d just like to see our squad against a verified challenge before SDSU. They look like the real deal...

[tony]

I hope he is 100% on Saturday so there will be no excuses.

It will benefit them to get a good measure of where their program is at.

Lopez was out for one and a half series and played the entire second half.

[HerdBot]

2 D1 wins in 2 games, one vs a former rival. This game is looking to be potentially entertaining

[Twincitybizon]

It will be interesting for maybe 15 minutes. We will crush them under hoof and run for 300. 42 point victory

[LongLostAlum]

Bison 56, UNA 10

[Vet70]

UNA fan site. Maybe already posted.
http://unapride.proboards.com/board/4/football

[NDSUstudent]

Totally agree, and not only that but I’d just like to see our squad against a verified challenge before SDSU. They look like the real deal...

Might want to hope Delaware can deliver that, UNA is about to get wrecked.

[heffray]

Might want to hope Delaware can deliver that, UNA is about to get wrecked.

Delaware isn’t looking that great either...

[NachZ]

Totally agree, and not only that but I’d just like to see our squad against a verified challenge before SDSU. They look like the real deal...

I watched a bit of the game, and couldn't for the life of me figure out what Montana State was trying to do on offense. SDSU to me, doesn't seem to be anything overwhelming at all.

[heffray]

I watched a bit of the game, and couldn't for the life of me figure out what Montana State was trying to do on offense. SDSU to me, doesn't seem to be anything overwhelming at all.

I thought they would take a step backward in offense this year with the losses of Weineke and Goedert. I don't know names, but I saw a big-bodied WR, #15, making some great plays and catches. Also, a freshman RB, #8, was gashing the line. Looked good. Defense looked as they normally do, Rosenboom all over the field. Tough all around.

I want to see more, but based on this, I think we have a tight game in a few weeks.

[Professor Chaos]

I watched a bit of the game, and couldn't for the life of me figure out what Montana State was trying to do on offense. SDSU to me, doesn't seem to be anything overwhelming at all.
Montana St was essentially playing a 3rd string QB since their starting QB is "taking the year off from football to focus on academics" and their new starting QB, who was a converted WR and partially responsible for all but 13 yards of MSU's total offensive output in their opener against WIU, got hurt and didn't play against SDSU. SDSU does look like they have another stud WR on offense though and Christion is a very good QB but the jury is still very much out on their defense, especially the defensive line, in my opinion.

[NachZ]

I thought they would take a step backward in offense this year with the losses of Weineke and Goedert. I don't know names, but I saw a big-bodied WR, #15, making some great plays and catches. Also, a freshman RB, #8, was gashing the line. Looked good. Defense looked as they normally do, Rosenboom all over the field. Tough all around.

I want to see more, but based on this, I think we have a tight game in a few weeks.

#15 did stand out to me as well, but at 5'10'' 180 lbs he's someone that we can get physical at the line with and make him uncomfortable. I didn't really think that the coverage for MSU was airtight though. Taryn looked good, he throws a really nice ball and has really good pocket presence.

[mtoutfitter]

I see a couple of changes on this week's depth chart. Fort made the 2 deep at CB and Watson behind Freeman at WR. Also Nash Jensen at RG....don't believe he was listed before the Cal Poly game.

[gumby013]

Line opened at -36.5

O/U 51.5

[Bison 4 Life]

Line opened at -36.5

O/U 51.5

Take em both. I don't see any reason this goes differently than last week.

[MankatoBison]

Take em both. I don't see any reason this goes differently than last week.

Where does one go to "Take em both" because I feel pretty confident in these, haha

[Bison 4 Life]

Where does one go to "Take em both" because I feel pretty confident in these, haha

Give your credit card to a shady offshore betting site :)

[Vet70]

Where does one go to "Take em both" because I feel pretty confident in these, haha

Send me your credit card number, expiration date, and 3 digit code on the back and I will take care of it for you.

[MankatoBison]

Send me your credit card number, expiration date, and 3 digit code on the back and I will take care of it for you.


okay!! great idea! I'll just put it on the main board here so everyone can do it! hahaha

For real- has anyone here actually done this since the gambling bit became legal? someone PM me

[Bison 4 Life]

okay!! great idea! I'll just put it on the main board here so everyone can do it! hahaha

For real- has anyone here actually done this since the gambling bit became legal? someone PM me

It's really only legal in theory. There aren't any current outlets, at least not online as far as I know.

[BisonCardinal]

Just have a feeling that this UNA team will be scrappy like Ferris State. Will give us more competition than many of our full fledged FCS OOC opponents like St Francis and Prairie View.

[wagsabison]

I agree. They are going to be fired up to play us and you better believe we better come out ready to play. We win this game regardless but this is one of those games where they can make it look closer than it should be.

[Bison 4 Life]

Just have a feeling that this UNA team will be scrappy like Ferris State. Will give us more competition than many of our full fledged FCS OOC opponents like St Francis and Prairie View.

You mean the 56-10 game? Yep. They really played it close.

[tony]

You mean the 56-10 game? Yep. They really played it close.

That was a weird game though... Ferris State rushed for more yardage than NDSU (they held us to 162 rushing yards) and they had 1 more first down. Heck, they had almost 5 ypc.

On the other hand, it was enough of a blowout that the coaching staff let Wentz come in for two series.

[BisonCardinal]

You mean the 56-10 game? Yep. They really played it close.

Hey zippy, they rushed for 228 yds against us. Something even Iowa couldn't do. What part of scrappy don't you understand?

[Bison 4 Life]

Hey zippy, they rushed for 228 yds against us. Something even Iowa couldn't do. What part of scrappy don't you understand?

3/4 of of the game was garbage time.

[Vet70]

3/4 of of the game was garbage time.

K-State hangover.

[Honeybooboo]

so Ferris played us Toe-to-toe???

[MNLonghorn10]

Hey zippy, they rushed for 228 yds against us. Something even Iowa couldn't do. What part of scrappy don't you understand?Oh i'm sure the same bison mentality was there for ferris as it was for Iowa

[Christopher Moen]

Oh i'm sure the same bison mentality was there for ferris as it was for Iowa

I looked up that game on ESPN (http://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay?gameId=332502449) and by the time NDSU had scored 35 points with a little more than 4 minutes left in the half, Ferris State hadn't yet managed 70 total offensive yards (five series - three punts, INT and fumble). I'm guessing the scrappy part of their yards came against players that wouldn't be starters for a year or two.

Most definitely a different mentality than Iowa.

[KNOW IT ALL]

If maybe the best Bison team ever (on paper) has any trouble with a D2 team in transition, I will be a bit surprised. I think your going to see Stick work on the passing game a bit more than expected and a UNA team stack the box against the run as well. Look for a number of 20-80 yard completions in this one. Hopefully the 2nd string QB gets a LOT more work, and some with 1st string, that would be one of my main priorities if I were coaching this team for a late season run.

[KilldeerBison]

Has anybody seen an updated 2 deep for this Saturday?

[gumby013]

Has anybody seen an updated 2 deep for this Saturday?

In this week's game notes.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/gobison.sidearmsports.com/documents/2018/9/10/NDSU_Football_Release_20180910.pdf

[Professor Chaos]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGBh9JXsG8k

About the only news of substance (I thought) is that Seth Wilson had a setback late last week and is "50/50" for Saturday accordingly to Klieman which, in the past when he's said that on Monday, generally means the guy isn't playing.

He raved about Kaczor's contributions on special teams. Dom tried to push him to say whether they're going to lift his redshirt but Klieman wouldn't commit to that. To no surprise he called out Sproles specifically when talking about the true freshman that would dress again so it seems, barring injury, he'll play every game this year. He also raved about the young DEs Waege and McCormick and their performance against Cal Poly. He said they have to get them into the rotation. Maybe they'll come up with a 6 DE package a some point (that last part did not come from Klieman :)).

[Hammerhead]

It's really only legal in theory. There aren't any current outlets, at least not online as far as I know.

Try Nevada casinos. In the past, you could do online betting only if your cell phone was in Nevada and maybe it works everywhere now?

[cbline]

Quote in the Forum from UNA's head coach: "Willis has paid attention to NDSU over the years since that 2000 playoff game, a convincing 34-16 Delta State win. He says the Bison of the FCS look more athletic than the Division II version."

No shit. It is a light year's difference between then and now for NDSU.

[JMB]

Quote in the Forum from UNA's head coach: "Willis has paid attention to NDSU over the years since that 2000 playoff game, a convincing 34-16 Delta State win. He says the Bison of the FCS look more athletic than the Division II version."

No shit. It is a light year's difference between then and now for NDSU.

The ultimate in coach speak!

[tony]

Quote in the Forum from UNA's head coach: "Willis has paid attention to NDSU over the years since that 2000 playoff game, a convincing 34-16 Delta State win. He says the Bison of the FCS look more athletic than the Division II version."

No shit. It is a light year's difference between then and now for NDSU.

Probably not a good idea for him to bring up the Delta State game.

[Vet70]

A couple of minutes of A&M highlights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77bpB0pT6Ek&feature=youtu.be

[Vet70]

SUU highlights.

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

[heffray]

A couple of minutes of A&M highlights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77bpB0pT6Ek&feature=youtu.be

Lots of missed tackles for A&M, even though a couple of those guys looked shifty.
No evidence of a power run game.
Decent arm on the QB, only 3 throws, though...

Meh... probably not enough to give us a good game.

I was listening to Kolpack & Izzo, and they made a point about this game being like UNA’s Super Bowl. I think we should expect an energized start, and I have no doubt our team will be prepared for it.

[ThunderDan]

If this hurricane changes paths slightly, UNA may not be going anywhere. Might have 2 bye weeks :)

[Professor Chaos]

If this hurricane changes paths slightly, UNA may not be going anywhere. Might have 2 bye weeks :)
They won't have any trouble getting out. Even going back they should be fine even if it turns straight towards them since it's supposed to move super slow and by the time it gets to them it'll be Sunday/Monday and mostly petered out.

https://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/2018/09/12/USATODAY/USATODAY/636723570430663622-091218-Florence-Path-Turned-11am-Online.png

[bri-dog]

If this hurricane changes paths slightly, UNA may not be going anywhere. Might have 2 bye weeks :)

Hey now, that's not funny! That would suck. I'd leave now if I were them. That also gives them more time to acclimate to that extra 356' of altitude... :biggrin:

[Vet70]

If this hurricane changes paths slightly, UNA may not be going anywhere. Might have 2 bye weeks :)

Bite-Your-Tongue.

[Bison 4 Life]

As long as it turns back south once it hits landfall. We just got over the remnants of the last tropical storm. These systems turn in to a 2 or 3 day soaking rain after they finally come on land.

[scottietohottie]

I think their QB looks like a legit dual-threat.

[Mr. Burgundy]

we will dominate this football game.

[HerdBot]

Their head coach was on the Insiders today. Good stuff. I like this guy.
https://soundcloud.com/user-744211984/una-head-coach-chris-willis-9-12-18

[KNOW IT ALL]

If this hurricane changes paths slightly, UNA may not be going anywhere. Might have 2 bye weeks :)

1.5 million residents of the Carolina coast have moved out. I would think a football team with a weeks notice should be able to get out of town as well.

[BisonLaw]

Something I became curious about with the news that Incarnate Word is backing out of its game with UNA at the end of the season to play Iowa State.

"Larsen said NDSU has been assured UNA will reach the NCAA threshold of having at least 60 percent of its schedule against FCS competition in order for it to count as an FCS game for NDSU."

http://www.inforum.com/sports/4275291-bison-football-game-part-north-alabamas-indoctrination-fcs

UNA currently has 5 D-1 games on their schedule and 5 D-2 games.

http://www.roarlions.com/schedule.aspx?path=football

This discussion is almost completely irrelevant because it doesn't matter if this game counts as an FCS win or not for NDSU in the long run, but if UNA can't find another FCS game does that mean it doesn't count as an FCS win?

Also shoutout to Incarnate Word for pulling a Montana State on UNA.

[Professor Chaos]

Something I became curious about with the news that Incarnate Word is backing out of its game with UNA at the end of the season to play Iowa State.

"Larsen said NDSU has been assured UNA will reach the NCAA threshold of having at least 60 percent of its schedule against FCS competition in order for it to count as an FCS game for NDSU."

http://www.inforum.com/sports/4275291-bison-football-game-part-north-alabamas-indoctrination-fcs

UNA currently has 5 D-1 games on their schedule and 5 D-2 games.

http://www.roarlions.com/schedule.aspx?path=football


This discussion is almost completely irrelevant because it doesn't matter if this game counts as an FCS win or not for NDSU in the long run, but if UNA can't find another FCS game does that mean it doesn't count as an FCS win?

Also shoutout to Incarnate Word for pulling a Montana State on UNA.
That's a good question. It seems unlikely they could get a game with a D1 team at this point but there are whole load of postponements/cancellations this week so maybe that would allow UNA to find a mutual opening with someone since they now have both 10/27 and 11/17 open. Even with 6 D1 games they're still only at 55% D1 games on their schedule so not sure it would matter much.

But, like you said, it shouldn't matter much. I think the only time it would come into play is if NDSU is right on the threshold of D1 wins needed for an at-large. The championship handbook says something like "any team with less than 6 D1 wins may be given less consideration for an at-large selection". So I hope it doesn't really matter. It if does Bisonville would've imploded by that point creating a massive black hole in the internet that would probably bring the entire world to it's knees.

[JMB]

That's a good question. It seems unlikely they could get a game with a D1 team at this point but there are whole load of postponements/cancellations this week so maybe that would allow UNA to find a mutual opening with someone since they now have both 10/27 and 11/17 open. Even with 6 D1 games they're still only at 55% D1 games on their schedule so not sure it would matter much.

But, like you said, it shouldn't matter much. I think the only time it would come into play is if NDSU is right on the threshold of D1 wins. The championship handbook says something like "any team with less than 6 D1 wins may be given less consideration for an at-large selection". So I hope it doesn't really matter.

I assume SDSU is looking for a replacement game.

[Professor Chaos]

I assume SDSU is looking for a replacement game.
Probably but their only bye is already coming up next weekend and they need that off so they can get properly Joosed up for the Marker game.

[Bison03]

So them not finding a game will only matter if we are 7-4 with only 6 DI counters and on the bubble to get in the playoffs. Um...ok, I am pretty sure we will not be in that situation.

[Bison 4 Life]

with the multitude of cancellations coming up this week, there might be an opportunity to find another game for them.

[pantherhawkrolling]

About three months or so I was in Las Vegas in the poker room at Caesar's Palace. There was this young man, big and athletic, but not gigantic (maybe 240), sitting next to me with this great southern accent, really exaggerated like a character in a movie, sat down and just started playing really aggressive. I talked with him a bit and he said he was long snapper for Northern Alabama. We talked about football and schedule and he brought the NDSU game up (I had no idea the two teams were scheduled to play each other). I told him that NDSU was quite a challenge, and he said oh he knew, but they were all really excited about it. Really nice young guy.

[CaBisonFan]

...any chance NAU won't be able to get to Fargo for the game?

[BisonLaw]

...any chance NAU won't be able to get to Fargo for the game?

Whatever is left of Florence shouldn't be hitting northern Alabama until Saturday according to latest projections. Should have no problem cruising into town tomorrow.

https://weather.com/weather/weekend/l/35630:4:US

[EndZoneQB]

Whatever is left of Florence shouldn't be hitting northern Alabama until Saturday according to latest projections. Should have no problem cruising into town tomorrow.

https://weather.com/weather/weekend/l/35630:4:US

The town...or the hurricane? I hope someone else made that connection already...

[bri-dog]

The town...or the hurricane? I hope someone else made that connection already...

LOL -- I had to think twice when I read that, too... :)

[BisManBison]

This might be a game to try a 4 tight end look for a series just for fun.

[westnodak93bison]

This might be a game to try a 4 tight end look for a series just for fun.I'll believe it when I see it.

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[BisonNeil]

Whatever is left of Florence shouldn't be hitting northern Alabama until Saturday according to latest projections. Should have no problem cruising into town tomorrow.

https://weather.com/weather/weekend/l/35630:4:US

Wouldn’t Florence hitting Florence mean that Armageddon is upon us?

[bison_by_blood]

Simple question: Is UNA better than Cal Poly? I think it’s close.

[bison_by_blood]

In this week's game notes.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/gobison.sidearmsports.com/documents/2018/9/10/NDSU_Football_Release_20180910.pdf

Interesting to see Tre Fort on the 2 deep at corner. Not a name that has been mentioned much.

[bruinbison]

Interesting to see Tre Fort on the 2 deep at corner. Not a name that has been mentioned much.

Noticed him on special teams (kick-off coverage) during the Cal Poly game.
The Bison sure seemed to be kicking off a lot :).
Fort was also in at DB later in the game.

Good to see WR Christian Watson back on the 2-deep, returns after an injury.

[Mr Meaty]

Whatever is left of Florence shouldn't be hitting northern Alabama until Saturday according to latest projections. Should have no problem cruising into town tomorrow.

https://weather.com/weather/weekend/l/35630:4:US
I hate when Flo shows up.

[gumby013]

It's flight stalking time!

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/AAY4455

[scottietohottie]

I hate when Flo shows up.

I rejoice.

[Vet70]

So, let me see if I understand both of you:


I hate when Flo shows up.
https://i.imgur.com/OmMxDQB.jpg?1


I rejoice.
https://i.imgur.com/Ps8JX6N.jpg?1

[StL Bison Fan]

You can buy 8 tickets together on go bison

[roadwarrior]

You can buy 8 tickets together on go bison

And yet people are still looking for tickets in the ticket exchange.

[Bison"FANatic"]

And yet people are still looking for tickets in the ticket exchange.

You can buy just about a whole section if you wanted to if they would let you buy more than 8

[MNLonghorn10]

This is going to be a great game

[Honeybooboo]

yeah, figured there wouldn't be much excitement for this one, i'm basically going to tailgate

[devin45k]

And yet people are still looking for tickets in the ticket exchange.


People just assume there arent any tickets for games nowadays.

[Bison 4 Life]

I'll bet those are the release from the visitor tickets. I imagine the farther away they are, the more likely there will be some left on Fridays.

[StL Bison Fan]

I'll bet those are the release from the visitor tickets. I imagine the farther away they are, the more likely there will be some left on Fridays.

Those and some other sections.

[Bison 4 Life]

Those and some other sections.

OK. Then I clearly don't understand. How are tickets "sold out" in minutes yet some are here and there still available for sale? Are some withheld or are they just being cagey with the math?

[Bison"FANatic"]

OK. Then I clearly don't understand. How are tickets "sold out" in minutes yet some are here and there still available for sale? Are some withheld or are they just being cagey with the math?

I would suspect a whole student section was not used by them

[MankatoBison]

People just assume there arent any tickets for games nowadays.

yeah- having 7 consecutive years of tickets selling out within 1 hour will do that to ya

[Bison 4 Life]

I would suspect a whole student section was not used by them

Hopefully this will slow down the "Has never been to a Bison game" stories in the news.

[HerdistheWord]

yeah- having 7 consecutive years of tickets selling out within 1 hour will do that to ya
One hour? More like 5 mins

[EndZoneQB]

Hopefully this will slow down the "Has never been to a Bison game" stories in the news.

Tired of the moral police on the ticket exchange.

[Bison 4 Life]

Tired of the moral police on the ticket exchange.

Every week it's something like "He needs half a body transplant and has never been to a Bison game" special interest story on KVLY

[aces1180]

Tired of the moral police on the ticket exchange.

Right?! If I want to sell my extras for 10x what I paid, I will...People don't have to buy them if they don't want to.

I've noticed a lot of people don't even care about the game, they care about the GSMB because their cousin's kid is playing in it or something. :facepalm:

[slips]

Right?! If I want to sell my extras for 10x what I paid, I will...People don't have to buy them if they don't want to.

I've noticed a lot of people don't even care about the game, they care about the GSMB because their cousin's kid is playing in it or something. :facepalm:

Some guy was on there wanting to buy tickets for all Bison home games but only wanted sideline tickets. Then proceeds to say he will only pay face value. It was hilarious! Go see what sideline seats sell for at other high supply/demand football programs. 80-100 bucks for an NDSU sideline ticket is a bargain.

[MNLonghorn10]

Every week it's something like "He needs half a body transplant and has never been to a Bison game" special interest story on KVLY"My parents are retired, never heard of ndsu before the moved to ND, love the bison now, bleed green and gold...but cant afford tickets even tho they're retired "

[HerdBot]

Tired of the moral police on the ticket exchange.

Yep.
If I have 1 ticket. Do I take the lowest offer when people are willing to pay more. Imagine if we did that with other property, like a house?

[Honeybooboo]

Yep.
If I have 1 ticket. Do I take the lowest offer when people are willing to pay more. Imagine if we did that with other property, like a house?

might not need those nasty Mortgages.....

[Bisonator98]

Every week it's something like "He needs half a body transplant and has never been to a Bison game" special interest story on KVLY

Is this possible? If so I'd like my middle half replaced. You know from my chest to my knees please. :biggrin:

[EC8CH]

Is this possible? If so I'd like my middle half replaced. You know from my chest to my knees please. :biggrin:

You must have beautiful calves.

[Bisonator98]

You must have beautiful calves.

Not exactly but if I can only replace half my body.........I can put up with my shins and feet. :)

[A1pigskin]

You must have beautiful calves.

That's funny stuff right there.

[Bison 4 Life]

Not exactly but if I can only replace half my body.........I can put up with my shins and feet. :)

Get the cameras up to Sanford and make a plea how you would "love to see your first Bison game".

[tojo70]

What are the current odds? Where do you guys go to check odds?

[StL Bison Fan]

Hopefully this will slow down the "Has never been to a Bison game" stories in the news.

Then we can work on the weekly “what color do we wear”. They have two colors. You have a 50/50 chance. Pick one

[Stary2k11]

What are the current odds? Where do you guys go to check odds?

39.5 point favorites on 5dimes right now. Over/under 51.5 points.

[Herd]

All these blowout predictions reminds me of the Kansas State Mask pregame. Respect your opponent!

[EC8CH]

All these blowout predictions reminds me of the Kansas State Mask pregame. Respect your opponent!

Other than the score predictions I think UNA has been shown a great deal of respect from almost every poster.

[Vet70]

All these blowout predictions reminds me of the Kansas State Mask pregame. Respect your opponent!

I don't think predicting a blowout win is the same as the over the top smack from K-State. It's not a lack of respect, only the belief that UNA will not do very well. Here is a link from their hometown newspaper predicting a 24 point loss at 41-17.
https://www.timesdaily.com/sports/una_sports/north-alabama-at-north-dakota-state/article_70fac810-f844-5722-b369-e221b1bfb077.html

[scottietohottie]

We'd probably blow out k state this year as well.

[bruinbison]

North Alabama, in their transition, already has FCS/MVFC size on the OL.

LT - 6’ 3” 315 SR
LG - 6’ 3” 290 SO
C - 6’ 3” 365 SR
RG - 6’ 3” 295 SO
RT - 6’ 4” 305 SR

Can the Lions run the ball?
Would take the pressure off their passing game, make the Bison DE’s slow down their pass rush.
Can QB Christian Lopez do a good Taryn Christion imitation and give the Bison D fits?
Does Lopez have all his mobility after a knee injury last weekend?

[heffray]

I actually think it could be a 1or 2 score lead at half, but I would be very surprised if the Lions stick with us in the second half.

[bisonp]

North Alabama, in their transition, already has FCS/MVFC size on the OL.

LT - 6’ 3” 315 SR
LG - 6’ 3” 290 SO
C - 6’ 3” 365 SR
RG - 6’ 3” 295 SO
RT - 6’ 4” 305 SR

Can the Lions run the ball?
Would take the pressure off their passing game, make the Bison DE’s slow down their pass rush.
Can QB Christian Lopez do a good Taryn Christion imitation and give the Bison D fits?
Does Lopez have all his mobility after a knee injury last weekend?

Is that MVFC size though, or JSU "size"?

[NDSUstudent]

Is that MVFC size though, or JSU "size"?Makes JSU look fit and trim.

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[Bisonfanatical]

North Alabama, in their transition, already has FCS/MVFC size on the OL.

LT - 6’ 3” 315 SR
LG - 6’ 3” 290 SO
C - 6’ 3” 365 SR
RG - 6’ 3” 295 SO
RT - 6’ 4” 305 SR

Can the Lions run the ball?
Would take the pressure off their passing game, make the Bison DE’s slow down their pass rush.
Can QB Christian Lopez do a good Taryn Christion imitation and give the Bison D fits?
Does Lopez have all his mobility after a knee injury last weekend?

They have some size, they really have some mid section tires.

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[steelbison]

Finally some offense

[NDSUstudent]

USD is the 85 Bears compared to this team....offense just playing badly

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[steelbison]

Does Stick have any vision? Serious question. He keeps throwing into double coverage. Hasn’t thrown to a TE yet.


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[steelbison]

What the hell is going on?? Brooks in the goal line and you run it up the middle. Seriously?


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[steelbison]

Embarrassing half of football for the offense and the O coordinator



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[KTF]

Looks like you are onto something so far