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hockeyplayer
10-09-2018, 02:48 AM
It will rain 4 or 5 days between now and kickoff 6pm Saturday night in Macomb. Western Illinois will have a hard time practicing this week. The grass on the field may not be cut. Chance of rain during the game... Muddy, poor footing, slow field.
The Bison have played all games so far this season on turf ... and inside.

What effect do you think the weather and field conditions will have on the game at Macomb ..... a place and team that already gives the Bison fits. ??

56BISON73
10-09-2018, 02:56 AM
It will rain 4 or 5 days between now and kickoff 6pm Saturday night in Macomb. Western Illinois will have a hard time practicing this week. The grass on the field may not be cut. Chance of rain during the game... Muddy, poor footing, slow field.
The Bison have played all games so far this season on turf ... and inside.

What effect do you think the weather and field conditions will have on the game at Macomb ..... a place and team that already gives the Bison fits. ??

Better question is how will the conditions effect WIU if they cant practice? the other question is why dont you think they will find a place to practice?.

StL Bison Fan
10-09-2018, 03:01 AM
It will rain 4 or 5 days between now and kickoff 6pm Saturday night in Macomb. Western Illinois will have a hard time practicing this week. The grass on the field may not be cut. Chance of rain during the game... Muddy, poor footing, slow field.
The Bison have played all games so far this season on turf ... and inside.

What effect do you think the weather and field conditions will have on the game at Macomb ..... a place and team that already gives the Bison fits. ??

Kind of like playing in bookings before their turf. field with a rise that they watered for a week.

BisonLaw
10-09-2018, 03:10 AM
WIU has turf. The rain is a non factor.

ndsubison1
10-09-2018, 03:10 AM
What about the wind?

bisonaudit
10-09-2018, 04:04 AM
Isn’t there like only 1 grass turf field in the league?

Professor Chaos
10-09-2018, 04:23 AM
Isn’t there like only 1 grass turf field in the league?
I believe it's none now. SDSU was the last to go to turf IIRC.

Bison 4 Life
10-09-2018, 10:53 AM
I'm more concerned with it being a night game. It's really dark at that place.

Honeybooboo
10-09-2018, 11:17 AM
Lol...western has turf, so if it grows thats pretty cool

StL Bison Fan
10-09-2018, 11:52 AM
The tailgate lot is paved so we’re good

Prime Power
10-09-2018, 12:17 PM
I'm more concerned with it being a night game. It's really dark at that place.

Small North Dakota high schools have better lighting than that place does, and more fans too.

moosbah
10-09-2018, 12:38 PM
Small North Dakota high schools have better lighting than that place does, and more fans too.
I believe this is standard issue for night games in Macomb.

https://api.windycitynovelties.com/Data/Media/Catalog/1/600/bda02f96-439f-4836-841c-6ca7cd5ed067GNO139UN_The-GLOW-Football-1-Pk_Foil-BAG2_2015.jpeg

BattleBorn
10-09-2018, 01:22 PM
I am debating making this trip, but the bulldog would probably need to come with (which makes everything more challenging). Does anyone know anything about the Macomb Inn? I see they take dogs.

Bison 4 Life
10-09-2018, 01:34 PM
The tailgate lot is paved so we’re good

We? As in you're making the trip?

BisonNation11
10-09-2018, 01:51 PM
Did you even check a weather report before starting this thread? Everything I've checked says rain Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Then nothing until Saturday night. Low winds. Highs around 50. I swear people just create drama to have drama in their life. And let's say it is raining Saturday. Well guess what? Fargo turned into Seattle suddenly and we have the exact same weather going on right now with 4 outdoor fields the team can practice on. Rain and cold weather has been the norm for over a week now. Sorry for the rant.

Vet70
10-09-2018, 02:16 PM
Unless I am totally wrong WIU will play in the same conditions.

Mr Meaty
10-09-2018, 02:36 PM
Bring a poncho.....

Bison 4 Life
10-09-2018, 02:42 PM
Bring a poncho.....

I got a rainsuit before the ISUr game last year. At least it won't start snowing during this one.

HerdBot
10-09-2018, 03:38 PM
Our coaching staff that has won 3 out of the last 4 national championships knows what they are doing. Besides they play on turf and we practice on turf outside. And it's been raining all week here too. We didn't have a problem playing in the snow and rain at Illinois State last year. Not sure why rain is such a big deal. Both teams have to deal with it.

Mr Meaty
10-09-2018, 03:52 PM
I got a rainsuit before the ISUr game last year. At least it won't start snowing during this one.

First road trip of the year for me. Pickup full of buddies to make the trek to Macomb.

Bison 4 Life
10-09-2018, 03:56 PM
First road trip of the year for me. Pickup full of buddies to make the trek to Macomb.

Sweet! See you there!

NDSU92
10-09-2018, 03:58 PM
First road trip of the year for me. Pickup full of buddies to make the trek to Macomb.

Bring a map

StL Bison Fan
10-09-2018, 04:15 PM
We? As in you're making the trip?

Of course.

Bison 4 Life
10-09-2018, 04:26 PM
Of course.

Good. I was afraid everyone would go last week and skip this week. Be good to see some familiar faces.

StL Bison Fan
10-09-2018, 04:31 PM
Good. I was afraid everyone would go last week and skip this week. Be good to see some familiar faces.

Who could pass up a $5.00 football ticket? :biggrin:

Bison 4 Life
10-09-2018, 04:34 PM
Who could pass up a $5.00 football ticket? :biggrin:

It's only $5? My beer budget just went up!


Mo State is the only one I remember with a ticket that cheap.

SDbison
10-09-2018, 04:39 PM
Regardless of conditions the Bison need to take care of the ball. If I remember correctly the leathernecks go out of their way to try and strip or punch the ball out at first contact and throughout a tackle. They focus on this so much that if a team takes care of the ball several more yards can be gained on each play.

56BISON73
10-09-2018, 06:43 PM
Did you even check a weather report before starting this thread? Everything I've checked says rain Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Then nothing until Saturday night. Low winds. Highs around 50. I swear people just create drama to have drama in their life. And let's say it is raining Saturday. Well guess what? Fargo turned into Seattle suddenly and we have the exact same weather going on right now with 4 outdoor fields the team can practice on. Rain and cold weather has been the norm for over a week now. Sorry for the rant.

Too many pucks to the head.

semobison
10-09-2018, 08:18 PM
Our coaching staff that has won 3 out of the last 4 national championships knows what they are doing. Besides they play on turf and we practice on turf outside. And it's been raining all week here too. We didn't have a problem playing in the snow and rain at Illinois State last year. Not sure why rain is such a big deal. Both teams have to deal with it.

I wouldn't say we didn't have any problem with the weather at Illinois St. last year. We scored to break up a scoreless game midway through the 3rd qtr and had 15 yards passing the entire game. But, the weather never effected the outcome as we handled it as good or better than the Redbirds. If I remember right there were no passing yards for either team at halftime.

StL Bison Fan
10-09-2018, 08:22 PM
I wouldn't say we didn't have any problem with the weather at Illinois St. last year. We scored to break up a scoreless game midway through the 3rd qtr and had 15 yards passing the entire game. But, the weather never effected the outcome as we handled it as good or better than the Redbirds. If I remember right there were no passing yards for either team at halftime.

We were so miserable. It was cold and wet. And it was so much fun. I am glad we went.
Dress warm and bring rain gear. Western Illinois will be fun too

GSUsTALON
10-09-2018, 08:34 PM
It will rain 4 or 5 days between now and kickoff 6pm Saturday night in Macomb. Western Illinois will have a hard time practicing this week. The grass on the field may not be cut. Chance of rain during the game... Muddy, poor footing, slow field.
The Bison have played all games so far this season on turf ... and inside.

What effect do you think the weather and field conditions will have on the game at Macomb ..... a place and team that already gives the Bison fits. ??


NDSU will beat them in the rain, on soggy loose turf or in a desert.


That's just the way roll & rule FCS.

RESPECT for NDSU!


TALON

Bison 4 Life
10-09-2018, 09:54 PM
We were so miserable. It was cold and wet. And it was so much fun. I am glad we went.
Dress warm and bring rain gear. Western Illinois will be fun too

Game - fun
Weather - not fun, but a great story!

StL Bison Fan
10-09-2018, 10:00 PM
Game - fun
Weather - not fun, but a great story!
We tailgated at the Greek pancake house. That was a first

Bison 4 Life
10-09-2018, 10:27 PM
For those coming to Macomb, who is in the market for a new cooler? I got one of these at the Marshall's in Columbus where they were just randomly on the shelf. I tried to call them to see if they still had the other two but the kid on the phone was an idiot and didn't know what I was talking about. IF they are still there, they would be around $30. Big IF. I will go there and see for myself tomorrow. Anyone want me to get one for them? They are the wheeled ones with the handle.

Might be there, might not. Will know tomorrow.

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/42508317_821158118054686_1890951152694984704_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=109&oh=be16fb66adcdca9a64e47b55124edaca&oe=5C4BF8D1

Bison 4 Life
10-09-2018, 10:37 PM
I should say, there were only two on the shelf last one and someone has already PM'd me for one. I really wish that kid wasn't so stupid so I could figure out how many there were before I went there. Means one more. I might buy them both anyway if they have them and see who wants the last one afterwards if I don't hear back.

BisonTeacher
10-09-2018, 11:28 PM
For those coming to Macomb, who is in the market for a new cooler? I got one of these at the Marshall's in Columbus where they were just randomly on the shelf. I tried to call them to see if they still had the other two but the kid on the phone was an idiot and didn't know what I was talking about. IF they are still there, they would be around $30. Big IF. I will go there and see for myself tomorrow. Anyone want me to get one for them? They are the wheeled ones with the handle.

Might be there, might not. Will know tomorrow.

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/42508317_821158118054686_1890951152694984704_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=109&oh=be16fb66adcdca9a64e47b55124edaca&oe=5C4BF8D1

Those are the same ones I found at tjmaxx in Eagan.

56BISON73
10-09-2018, 11:35 PM
Those are the same ones I found at tjmaxx in Eagan.

Costco was selling them last year.

I must say that is some very interesting merchandising in that picture. Coolers next to the travel shaving kits and other paraphernalia.

oldmantutters
10-09-2018, 11:41 PM
Costco was selling them last year.

I must say that is some very interesting merchandising in that picture. Coolers next to the travel shaving kits and other paraphernalia.

Never been in a Marshall's/TJ Maxx?

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Honeybooboo
10-09-2018, 11:52 PM
Costco was selling them last year.

I must say that is some very interesting merchandising in that picture. Coolers next to the travel shaving kits and other paraphernalia.

they still have them here in Fargo

Bison 4 Life
10-09-2018, 11:56 PM
Never been in a Marshall's/TJ Maxx?

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The funniest part is you can actually see the Ohio State campus from the front window of that store and the only coolers they had in there were 3 NDSU and the red ones were Wisconsin. Marshalls is full of random crap.

BattleBorn
10-10-2018, 12:36 PM
For those coming to Macomb, who is in the market for a new cooler? I got one of these at the Marshall's in Columbus where they were just randomly on the shelf. I tried to call them to see if they still had the other two but the kid on the phone was an idiot and didn't know what I was talking about. IF they are still there, they would be around $30. Big IF. I will go there and see for myself tomorrow. Anyone want me to get one for them? They are the wheeled ones with the handle.

Might be there, might not. Will know tomorrow.

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/42508317_821158118054686_1890951152694984704_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=109&oh=be16fb66adcdca9a64e47b55124edaca&oe=5C4BF8D1

I'd be down for one!

Bison 4 Life
10-10-2018, 12:44 PM
I'd be down for one!

OK. I have two people who have asked now. Last time I looked, there were two and that is not a guarantee. I'll know more tonight. PM both of you with what I find.

G_Funky
10-10-2018, 01:08 PM
Unless I am totally wrong WIU will play in the same conditions.

And NDSU’s scheme offensively is much more conducive to being productive in poor weather.


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G_Funky
10-10-2018, 01:10 PM
Are the locker rooms still like 1/4 mile from the actual field?


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Hammerhead
10-10-2018, 01:13 PM
Who could pass up a $5.00 football ticket? :biggrin:

i paid $6 for football game at Fargo South.

Bison 4 Life
10-10-2018, 10:03 PM
Strangely enough they were still there and have been already claimed. That was fun!
OK. I have two people who have asked now. Last time I looked, there were two and that is not a guarantee. I'll know more tonight. PM both of you with what I find.

Professor Chaos
10-10-2018, 11:16 PM
Pretty sure they have those NDSU coolers at Costco in Fargo if someone wants to snag one from there or have someone snag one for them from there. They may not be in stock all the time but I've seen them there several times.

BattleBorn
10-10-2018, 11:19 PM
3 of the #BluegrassBison crew will be making the trek to Macomb this weekend. Yes, it needed to be said in hashtag.

56BISON73
10-11-2018, 12:33 AM
Never been in a Marshall's/TJ Maxx?

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Nope. Is it a shipping salvage store? Looks like it.:D

BisonHorns
10-11-2018, 01:02 AM
Update- tickets are actually $2 each if purchased in groups of 30.
https://goleathernecks.com/news/2018/10/8/football-leathernecks-host-defending-national-champs-saturday.aspx

Wally
10-11-2018, 01:55 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI5IA8assfk

bisonfanette
10-11-2018, 04:37 AM
First road trip of the year for me. Pickup full of buddies to make the trek to Macomb.

I can only imagine what this will be like!?!

Is ROAD already there? With the poor weather back home in ND/MN... or did he just press on from Iowa?
(We held a sign for Roadwarrior a few weeks ago, when he hit his #450th game. Congrats a little late, Road!)

8590

blackdiamond2
10-11-2018, 10:43 AM
For those of you attending the game. Hold onto your hats.

Western his started to sell beer in the South End Zone of the stadium.

"Just a quick note regarding beer sales at the game on Saturday. Beer will be sold on the south side of the stadium near the south concession stand. You must have a bracelet to prove you are 21 or older. Cost is $4/can"

http://www.leathernecknation.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1787

Honeybooboo
10-11-2018, 01:45 PM
For those of you attending the game. Hold onto your hats.

Western his started to sell beer in the South End Zone of the stadium.

"Just a quick note regarding beer sales at the game on Saturday. Beer will be sold on the south side of the stadium near the south concession stand. You must have a bracelet to prove you are 21 or older. Cost is $4/can"

http://www.leathernecknation.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1787

novel idea...adult beverage at a sporting event to make more money to help fund the program...who would have thunk that would work

Mr Meaty
10-11-2018, 02:01 PM
For those of you attending the game. Hold onto your hats.

Western his started to sell beer in the South End Zone of the stadium.

"Just a quick note regarding beer sales at the game on Saturday. Beer will be sold on the south side of the stadium near the south concession stand. You must have a bracelet to prove you are 21 or older. Cost is $4/can"

http://www.leathernecknation.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1787

People that live in Macomb want to drink all the time. Great it is $10 beer night.....

Gully
10-11-2018, 02:39 PM
It always amazes me how certain things in North Dakota just can't possibly be done, yet they've been done other places for years or decades. Maybe people should travel a bit and if they're really adventurous, get a passport!

roadwarrior
10-11-2018, 04:57 PM
For those of you attending the game. Hold onto your hats.

Western his started to sell beer in the South End Zone of the stadium.

"Just a quick note regarding beer sales at the game on Saturday. Beer will be sold on the south side of the stadium near the south concession stand. You must have a bracelet to prove you are 21 or older. Cost is $4/can"

http://www.leathernecknation.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1787

Perfect. Now after tailgating for 8 hours we can maintain our buzz until it's time to drive back to our hotels.

56BISON73
10-11-2018, 05:05 PM
It always amazes me how certain things in North Dakota just can't possibly be done, yet they've been done other places for years or decades. Maybe people should travel a bit and if they're really adventurous, get a passport!

Nobody said it cant be done. The powers that be have decided its not a path they want to go down at this juncture.

56BISON73
10-11-2018, 05:09 PM
Ticket update.

G/A tickets are 10.00. If you are under 18 or over 60 G/A is 5.00. If you buy 30 G/A tickets its 60.00. We bought 30. So stop on by our tailgate for a cheap ticket.

StL Bison Fan
10-11-2018, 05:19 PM
Ticket update.

G/A tickets are 10.00. If you are under 18 or over 60 G/A is 5.00. If you buy 30 G/A tickets its 60.00. We bought 30. So stop on by our tailgate for a cheap ticket.

We bought the senior tickets. Guess there are some perks for aging.

SDbison
10-11-2018, 05:44 PM
Nobody said it cant be done. The powers that be have decided its not a path they want to go down at this juncture. If they are elected powers that be they need to be removed at next election, if not elected they must be elitists to believe they know better and want to treat adults like children. I assume if those powers that be had their way we would be back to prohibition. Just blows that Fargo and NDSU treat tailgate like criminal activity. 10 times more police and security than at any FBS game I have ever gone to......and no rationale for past issues. But powers that be must have their way.

Bison 4 Life
10-11-2018, 06:07 PM
If they are elected powers that be they need to be removed at next election, if not elected they must be elitists to believe they know better and want to treat adults like children. I assume if those powers that be had their way we would be back to prohibition. Just blows that Fargo and NDSU treat tailgate like criminal activity. 10 times more police and security than at any FBS game I have ever gone to......and no rationale for past issues. But powers that be must have their way.

Move to ND and elect new people, you are the biggest crank with no skin in the game, ever.

BattleBorn
10-11-2018, 06:11 PM
Ticket update.

G/A tickets are 10.00. If you are under 18 or over 60 G/A is 5.00. If you buy 30 G/A tickets its 60.00. We bought 30. So stop on by our tailgate for a cheap ticket.

I literally bought my ticket 4 minutes before this post. However, I may hit you up if I can convince a few others to join the festivities.

bison22
10-11-2018, 06:17 PM
Ticket update.

G/A tickets are 10.00. If you are under 18 or over 60 G/A is 5.00. If you buy 30 G/A tickets its 60.00. We bought 30. So stop on by our tailgate for a cheap ticket.


I'm not a mathematician by any means.... but isn't 30 tickets x 5 dollars per ticket $150? And 30 tickets x 10 dollars per ticket $300?


ohhhh I think I get it..... if you buy 30 of them you get a discount?

roadwarrior
10-11-2018, 06:19 PM
I'm not a mathematician by any means.... but isn't 30 tickets x 5 dollars per ticket $150? And 30 tickets x 10 dollars per ticket $300?

Groups of 30 or more are 2.00 per ticket

roadwarrior
10-11-2018, 06:20 PM
Ticket update.

G/A tickets are 10.00. If you are under 18 or over 60 G/A is 5.00. If you buy 30 G/A tickets its 60.00. We bought 30. So stop on by our tailgate for a cheap ticket.

I'll take one. I've got two bucks saved up.

Bison 4 Life
10-11-2018, 06:21 PM
I'll take one. I've got two bucks saved up.

Cheapskate, I'll pay $5! :D Never bought a ticket at 250% premium.

roadwarrior
10-11-2018, 06:23 PM
I bailed out of my southern Florida vacation yesterday. Didnt want to worry about possible travel disruptions in Atlanta after the hurricane. Hanging out in Redbird territory today. The temp when I left Florida was 90, felt like 106. Feels better here in Illinois.

IzzyFlexion
10-11-2018, 06:31 PM
I bailed out of my southern Florida vacation yesterday. Didnt want to worry about possible travel disruptions in Atlanta after the hurricane. Hanging out in Redbird territory today. The temp when I left Florida was 90, felt like 106. Feels better here in Illinois.

You aint got a hair on yer ass if you don't have dinner at the Longhorn Smokehouse (barbeque joint) in Bloomington!

56BISON73
10-11-2018, 06:57 PM
If they are elected powers that be they need to be removed at next election, if not elected they must be elitists to believe they know better and want to treat adults like children. I assume if those powers that be had their way we would be back to prohibition. Just blows that Fargo and NDSU treat tailgate like criminal activity. 10 times more police and security than at any FBS game I have ever gone to......and no rationale for past issues. But powers that be must have their way.

:facepalm:..................

El_Chapo
10-11-2018, 07:18 PM
you can buy $2 tickets for this game? why are we in the PUD league.. their play by play guy thought there would maybe be 1500 people there since students are on fall break and its a 6pm game

why does NDSU continue to subsidize all of these teams. even uni, sdsu,usd....and soon und... will reap benefits off of NDSU football.

this needs to stop.

Gully
10-11-2018, 07:29 PM
I bailed out of my southern Florida vacation yesterday. Didnt want to worry about possible travel disruptions in Atlanta after the hurricane. Hanging out in Redbird territory today. The temp when I left Florida was 90, felt like 106. Feels better here in Illinois.

That was smart. We're getting hit with some pretty strong winds and rain here in NC and I'm sure air traffic will be all screwed up.

Gully
10-11-2018, 07:30 PM
Nobody said it cant be done. The powers that be have decided its not a path they want to go down at this juncture.

Yes, I know that. I didn't mean "can't" literally. I guess I should have said "have decided not to" despite it happening a lot of other places with minimal apparent problems.

56BISON73
10-11-2018, 08:19 PM
I'll take one. I've got two bucks saved up.

Dont forget about the 5.00 processing and 5.00 handling fees per ticket! :D

roadwarrior
10-11-2018, 08:24 PM
Dont forget about the 5.00 processing and 5.00 handling fees per ticket! :D

Ok, that's less than UNI charged

totoinfl
10-11-2018, 08:52 PM
I bailed out of my southern Florida vacation yesterday. Didnt want to worry about possible travel disruptions in Atlanta after the hurricane. Hanging out in Redbird territory today. The temp when I left Florida was 90, felt like 106. Feels better here in Illinois.

Still in the 90's today...but on the bright side, first morning with lows in the 60's is forecast for Saturday...ah it will finally be fall.

SDbison
10-11-2018, 10:58 PM
Move to ND and elect new people, you are the biggest crank with no skin in the game, ever. You are the biggest douche bag on Bisonville. Who cares what you think.

westnodak93bison
10-12-2018, 02:48 AM
Nobody said it cant be done. The powers that be have decided its not a path they want to go down at this juncture.Who exactly are the "powers that be"?

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Mr Meaty
10-12-2018, 12:14 PM
Who exactly are the "powers that be"?

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NDSU Administration

gumby013
10-12-2018, 12:56 PM
It's flight stalking time...this afternoon.

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL8909/history/20181012/2040Z/KFAR/KMLI

Bison 4 Life
10-12-2018, 01:07 PM
It's flight stalking time...this afternoon.

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL8909/history/20181012/2040Z/KFAR/KMLI

plus a 90 minute bus ride. This place is ridiculous.

Professor Chaos
10-12-2018, 01:07 PM
It's flight stalking time...this afternoon.

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL8909/history/20181012/2040Z/KFAR/KMLI
I thought they usually flew into Peoria not the Quad Cities? Probably doesn't make much difference, both are 90 minutes from Macomb. Slightly shorter flight this way I guess.

tolnabison
10-12-2018, 01:14 PM
Be interesting to see what WIU's defense does to take the middle of the field away. Shepherd has had back-to-back big games against SDSU and UNI across the middle. Should open some shot plays down the sideline. This our breakout game from Watson? Dallas Freeman could have another big game.

BISON Thunder
10-12-2018, 01:59 PM
Be interesting to see what WIU's defense does to take the middle of the field away. Shepherd has had back-to-back big games against SDSU and UNI across the middle. Should open some shot plays down the sideline. This our breakout game from Watson? Dallas Freeman could have another big game.
Tight Ends will roll tomorrow.

IzzyFlexion
10-12-2018, 02:33 PM
90% chance of rain today in Macomb. High of only 42. Overnight low of 32.

Partly cloudy with a high of 53 for tomorrow.

Bison 4 Life
10-12-2018, 03:00 PM
90% chance of rain today in Macomb. High of only 42. Overnight low of 32.

Partly cloudy with a high of 53 for tomorrow.

As long as the game is dry, I'm happy.

westnodak93bison
10-12-2018, 03:01 PM
Tight Ends will roll tomorrow.I'll believe it when I see it

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Power I
10-12-2018, 03:54 PM
My first trip to Macomb Saturday. I’m pulling an Ice Castle. What is the best way to navigate to the tailgating lot?

Bison 4 Life
10-12-2018, 03:57 PM
My first trip to Macomb Saturday. I’m pulling an Ice Castle. What is the best way to navigate to the tailgating lot?

It's not terribly big. If memory serves, the parking lot is just north of the field. Big square thing, they have people directing traffic. We were on the southeast side last time. You won't miss all the yellow.

StL Bison Fan
10-12-2018, 03:57 PM
Use the entrance :biggrin:


No really, you’ll have no problem

IzzyFlexion
10-12-2018, 04:03 PM
My first trip to Macomb Saturday. I’m pulling an Ice Castle. What is the best way to navigate to the tailgating lot?

I believe that it's next to the runway.....for the charter flight.....that the players arrive on.....to get from the locker room to the field.....

Bison 4 Life
10-12-2018, 07:03 PM
When does tailgating start? I'm not getting going until tomorrow morning but don't want to get there too early.

blackdiamond2
10-12-2018, 07:09 PM
Tailgate lots will be available on game days, and official tailgating activities will begin five (5) hours prior to kickoff...according to this website.

http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/administrative_procedures_handbook/tailgate.php

roadwarrior
10-12-2018, 07:16 PM
The parking lot is north of the stadium. It is plenty large enough for everybody that will be there. They dont really ever close the lots, so tailgating starts when people show up.

There was snow in the air near Macomb, mid 30s.

roadwarrior
10-12-2018, 07:24 PM
I am now officially the greeter at the Hampton Inn, Macomb. Should be several Bison fans here tonight.

56BISON73
10-12-2018, 10:32 PM
We know of one motor home already in the tailgate lot. WE are staying in Moline tonight. Will be in Macomb at 11.00.

Menu
Italian Sausage and Italian beef sandwiches. Chicken and dumpling soup.

BadlandsBison
10-13-2018, 01:03 AM
I am now officially the greeter at the Hampton Inn, Macomb. Should be several Bison fans here tonight.

Can't be as fun as the Youngstown hotel, although it wasn't in Youngstown I guess.

Mr Meaty
10-13-2018, 04:16 AM
Mr Meaty just rolled into Super 8 .

westnodak93bison
10-13-2018, 04:21 AM
Mr Meaty just rolled into Super 8 .Don't let the bed bugs bite

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Mr Meaty
10-13-2018, 05:14 AM
Don't let the bed bugs bite

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Lol same thoughts we have. Still drinking. Come on over

Bison03
10-13-2018, 05:15 AM
Game day thread......Where are you...

bruinbison
10-13-2018, 11:40 AM
Among the things I’ll be watching today:

- Western Illinois D gives up about 32 points per game

- Western Illinois OLine has four 1st year starters - 1 Soph and 3 RFr

- Western Illinois has scored 1st in all 5 of their games.
NDSU has had slow starts lately......

- Where’s McShane??? - SR RB Steve McShane is the ‘Necks leading rusher And receiver - 44 carries for 274 yards (6.2 ypc) with 2 TD’s - 26 receptions for 195 yards and 4 TD’s

- And of course SR QB Sean McGuire (6’ 3” 228) - Kolpack had an article about the Bison facing experienced QB’s, including McGuire being a 3rd year starter. He is now Western Illinois’ All-Time leader in yards passing and in TD passes.

bruinbison
10-13-2018, 12:32 PM
Stout guys for the Leathernecks in their 3-4 D......

http://www.chicagonow.com/prairie-state-pigskin/2018/10/d-line-duo-provides-stout-front-for-western/

DE Shabar Wilson - 6’ 0” 295 - Soph
NT Khalen Saunders - 6’ 2” 310 - SR - Preseason All-MVFC 1st Team

Will the Bison go with lots of double TE? Stay in the base O? Or spread the 3-4 out by passing 1st?
Or something else?

Professor Chaos
10-13-2018, 01:38 PM
Stout guys for the Leathernecks in their 3-4 D......

http://www.chicagonow.com/prairie-state-pigskin/2018/10/d-line-duo-provides-stout-front-for-western/

DE Shabar Wilson - 6’ 0” 295 - Soph
NT Khalen Saunders - 6’ 2” 310 - SR - Preseason All-MVFC 1st Team

Will the Bison go with lots of double TE? Stay in the base O? Or spread the 3-4 out by passing 1st?
Or something else?
Saunders (#99) is a player. He'll be playing on Sundays next year. Watching him and Tanner Volson go at it will be a battle.