GDT: NDSU vs. Montana State (FCS 2nd Round)

[b15on]

#1 North Dakota State Bison (11-0) vs. Montana State Bobcats (8-4)
Saturday, December 1, 2018 · 2 p.m. · Fargodome (18,700) · Fargo, ND

TV: ESPN3 live coverage begins at 2 p.m. with Shawn Kenney (play-by-play) and Al Groh (analyst). ESPN3 is available through participating Internet service providers and can be seen on ESPN.com and the ESPN app.
RADIO: Coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. on the Peterson Farms Seed Bison Radio Network with third-year NDSU play-by-play voice Jeff Culhane joined by NDSU and Buffalo Bills hall of famer Phil Hansen and NDSU sideline reporter Jeremy Jorgenson. Extended coverage locally on 107.9 The Fox, Bison 1660 and 92.7 FM includes "Bison Tailgate" from 10:30-11:30 a.m. with Brad Jones, "Bison Game Day" from 11:30-1:30 and "Bison Hotline" for two hours following the network broadcast with hosts Keith Brake, Chris Hanson and former NDSU defensive end Cole Jirik.

Tailgating Weather: Cloudy skies. High around 30F. Winds NE at 15 to 25 mph.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIdboI78UEY

Game Previews
NDSU Game Preview Release (https://gobison.com/documents/2018/11/26//NDSU_Football_Notes_20181126.pdf?id=13093)
Montana State Game Preview Release (https://gobison.com/documents/2018/11/26//Montana_State_Football_Notes_20181126.pdf?id=13094 )
FCS Playoffs Bracket (https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/football/fcs/2018)

The Fargo Forum
Where it all began: NDSU run of national football titles got its start in Bozeman, Montana (https://www.inforum.com/sports/925221-Where-it-all-began-NDSU-run-of-national-football-titles-got-its-start-in-Bozeman-Montana)
WDAY Exclusive: Dom Izzo's 1 on 1 with Montana State HC Jeff Choate (https://www.inforum.com/sports/football/926713-WDAY-Exclusive-Dom-Izzos-1-on-1-with-Montana-State-HC-Jeff-Choate)
Bison expecting heavy dose of Montana State quarterback (https://www.inforum.com/incoming/925225-Bison-expecting-heavy-dose-of-Montana-State-quarterback)
NDSU's Messingham to face his old team from Montana State (https://www.inforum.com/sports/926422-NDSUs-Messingham-to-face-his-old-team-from-Montana-State)
Senior spotlight: NDSU cornerback Jalen Allison (https://www.inforum.com/sports/925365-Senior-spotlight-NDSU-cornerback-Jalen-Allison)

STATS FCS
For NDSU, it's record FCS title or bust (http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20181129102715492815504)
Gifted quarterbacks part of North Dakota State's winning mix (http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20181129025453505729508&ref=rec&tm=&src=FCS)
FCS Playoffs: Montana State at North Dakota State (http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20181127133035381443304&ref=rec&tm=&src=FCS)

Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Pre-snap motion, playmakers’ involvement spurring MSU’s offense (https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/sports/bobcats/football/pre-snap-motion-playmakers-involvement-spurring-msu-s-offense/article_deb2a4e9-6da2-595f-8d1d-fd93a95eb8f8.html)
Players to watch, game info and predictions for MSU-North Dakota State (https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/sports/bobcats/football/players-to-watch-game-info-and-predictions-for-msu-north/article_e754cde7-e92c-513f-a22c-23deb34ff983.html)
Sterk unlocks Bobcat defense in playoff run (https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/sports/bobcats/football/sterk-unlocks-bobcat-defense-in-playoff-run/article_82e82dbb-cba2-54a2-bae0-9d1a97b8254f.html)
Fa’anono fights through injuries, lifts Bobcats as emotional leader (https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/sports/bobcats/game_day/fa-anono-fights-through-injuries-lifts-bobcats-as-emotional-leader/article_f28a2bc7-749e-5761-8627-7ed589f5320e.html)

[Bison03]

2nd season starts today. Time to take it to a new level. In the tailgate lot. In the stands. On the field. Do what we do...dominate.

Bison: 41
Kittys: 17

[Christopher Moen]

Stay humble, stay focused and stay hungry. Time to begin the last leg of the journey that proves NDSU dominates the standard.

Bison win 45-13.

[HerdBot]

There are still about 1000 tickets left. You can get an entire row if you want it. But 99% of the tickets will have actual buts in seats, so this will be fun! Playoff atmosphere rocks

[Mr Meaty]

Be Loud and Proud today.
Bison 42
Kitties 10
Dominate and advance

[Vet70]

Evil Empire 38----Lynx rufus 14

[gumby013]

Bison - 38

Kitties - 6

[Gully]

Bison - 41
Cats - 10

[BisonCardinal]

Bison 28
Bobcats 14

Curious to see if the old dog (Messingham) has any Smith behind the Oline or Crockett to Wentz-type trick plays up his sleeve.

[BisonHorns]

I am going to guess 4 Bobcat false starts due to crowd and fear of defense getting to the quarterback so fast.
Jabril will make one hell of a nasty hit on their quarterback while he is switching directions to escape a tackle.
We pin then inside the 5 yard line on a punt.
After the kitties fall back two scores they try to throw which leads to 2 interceptions.

[cbline]

Will go out on a limb and predict the Bison grab at least one Pick 6 today

[sage]

Bison >>>42
dirty pussy cat >>> 17

[GreenfieldBison]

I’m curious to see how average Troy (All World) Andersen can look today.

Bison - 45
Bobcats - 3


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[WFBisonFan]

Gameday Ticket $31
Game refreshments in Dome $20
1st time opponent in the dome...in the playoffs....PRICELESS

Bison 40
Bobcats 10

[Vet70]

I am going to guess 4 Bobcat false starts due to crowd and fear of defense getting to the quarterback so fast.
Jabril will make one hell of a nasty hit on their quarterback while he is switching directions to escape a tackle.
We pin then inside the 5 yard line on a punt.
After the kitties fall back two scores they try to throw which leads to 2 interceptions.

Quit waffling and get specific.

[G_Funky]

Either way the game will be lopsided...it just remains to be seen if it’ll be ISUr, WIU, or MO ST lopsided.

A more solid prediction will be that Cat fans blame their loss on EVERYTHING except the fact that Troy Andersen isn’t the second coming they all think he is.


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[StL Bison Fan]

Kitties= not enough
Bison= too many

[tony]

Good ball security = Bison win.

[84CatGrad]

I'll chime in here once then let you Bison fans enjoy your own thread. I'm a realist and I think your D is simply too good. Troy has had a great season but I don't see him getting much done today. I think we will really struggle. I hope we can get 10 first downs and maybe 150 yards rushing. I see us losing by at least 30. Wish it wasn't so, but I think that is realistic.

You guys don't need any luck but I'll wish you good luck anyway, both today and throughout the rest of the tournament. Enjoy the game.

[Hammerhead]

Bizon 52
Buyouts 6

[Vet70]

I'll chime in here once then let you Bison fans enjoy your own thread. I'm a realist and I think your D is simply too good. Troy has had a great season but I don't see him getting much done today. I think we will really struggle. I hope we can get 10 first downs and maybe 150 yards rushing. I see us losing by at least 30. Wish it wasn't so, but I think that is realistic.

You guys don't need any luck but I'll wish you good luck anyway, both today and throughout the rest of the tournament. Enjoy the game.

Thanks, and hopefully no injuries on either side.

[Bison20]

42 -14 ndsu
I think they get some garbage time points. We shut them down early and take a big lead. Remind them y they bought out the game before

[3Putt]

I'll chime in here once then let you Bison fans enjoy your own thread. I'm a realist and I think your D is simply too good. Troy has had a great season but I don't see him getting much done today. I think we will really struggle. I hope we can get 10 first downs and maybe 150 yards rushing. I see us losing by at least 30. Wish it wasn't so, but I think that is realistic.

You guys don't need any luck but I'll wish you good luck anyway, both today and throughout the rest of the tournament. Enjoy the game.
Stick around and supply your opinion. A different perspective makes the thread more interesting.

[Bison4peat]

December dominance continues. Bison=24 Cats=14

[TAILG8R]

I'm curious to see if Choate goes for it on 4th when a field goal is possible. Maybe thinking scoring 3s is not going to win them this game. If this happens I feel like they don't score more than 7. If they are willing to take the field goals I say 10-13.

Either way it won't matter as NDSU will score 40+

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[ndsubison1]

The odds are wrong. Bison domination. Beers for everyone.

45-7

[MAKBison]

Bizon 40+
cats no more than 14


https://youtu.be/F_JF8oSxXtM

[No_Skill]

I'm curious to see if our defense kicks into playoff mode.

[WeAreThePride]

I'll chime in here once then let you Bison fans enjoy your own thread. I'm a realist and I think your D is simply too good. Troy has had a great season but I don't see him getting much done today. I think we will really struggle. I hope we can get 10 first downs and maybe 150 yards rushing. I see us losing by at least 30. Wish it wasn't so, but I think that is realistic.

You guys don't need any luck but I'll wish you good luck anyway, both today and throughout the rest of the tournament. Enjoy the game.

Classy! I’m hoping for a good game. FCS is good when Montana State is good.

[ndsubison1]

Cat fans saying go Cats at I94 reststop. Love it.

[SoCalBison]

Posting this in multiple threads: My cable guide shows the game on ESPN College Game Plan Extra, so it should be on Dish as well.

[BisonNation11]

Cat fans saying go Cats at I94 reststop. Love it.

Are they tailgating at a rest stop because that's how their team is going to play today...? Shitty? I keed, I keed

[CAS4127]

Cats studied ‘16 JMU film. We need Stick and receivers to show early. Play action to TEs should do the trick.


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[DIBISON]

No need to over analyze this game, Bison 41 - 13.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

NDSU - 34
cats - 13

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[MAKBison]

Cats studied ‘16 JMU film. We need Stick and receivers to show early. Play action to TEs should do the trick.


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I am still pissed about TP forgetting we had TEs in that game

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

I'll chime in here once then let you Bison fans enjoy your own thread. I'm a realist and I think your D is simply too good. Troy has had a great season but I don't see him getting much done today. I think we will really struggle. I hope we can get 10 first downs and maybe 150 yards rushing. I see us losing by at least 30. Wish it wasn't so, but I think that is realistic.

You guys don't need any luck but I'll wish you good luck anyway, both today and throughout the rest of the tournament. Enjoy the game.

Thanks for stopping by. I really do love the state of Mont. I spend a lot of time out there in both summer and winter, mostly winter. I think MSU is a great school in a great town in a setting that is second to none in the country. Anyone who has gone to school in either Mont. schools or lives there permanently should consider themselves very lucky individuals. I have nothing but high praise for the state and the people who live there.

I hope neither team suffers any injuries. I'm sure MSU will show up ready to play and give us their best shot. Unfortunately for them, it won't be good enough. At some point in the game NDSU will start to put quite a bit of distance between the two teams. It's just a matter of when that time comes, early, middle, or late.

Best of luck to the Bobcat fans. I know we can be quite the crowd over here on BV, but if you ever travel to a game in person, you will find us to be the most hospitable fans you will ever encounter at a football game.

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Cats studied ‘16 JMU film. We need Stick and receivers to show early. Play action to TEs should do the trick.


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We had some weaknesses on D that game that we don't have currently. Apples to oranges IMO.

[RossUglem]

NDSU vs. Montana State Preview at BisonReport (https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/NDSU-vs-Montana-State-Preview-125634725/)

[BisonNation11]

Cats studied ‘16 JMU film. We need Stick and receivers to show early. Play action to TEs should do the trick.

'17 JMU studied '16 JMU film. Agree though, the passing game needs to show itself early and be effective. It's one thing to try it and another thing to complete it.

[NDSU92]

NDSU vs. Montana State Preview at BisonReport (https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/NDSU-vs-Montana-State-Preview-125634725/)

Spot on analysis, love your stuff. That being said, both teams played Cal Poly as well right?

[BisonTeacher]

Flag up. Gameday shirt on. Stumplifter in hand.

Let's go Bison!

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

#FTChttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181201/99a147fb46a2b39e5de6bcec1a7fbe1f.jpg

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[roper1313]

#FTChttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181201/99a147fb46a2b39e5de6bcec1a7fbe1f.jpg

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Does anyone know if the Sensors in Roseville typically plays Bison games?

Thanks!!


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[yopaulie]

Does anyone know if the Sensors in Roseville typically plays Bison games?

Thanks!!


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Yes. 10char.

[Bison4peat]

#FTChttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181201/99a147fb46a2b39e5de6bcec1a7fbe1f.jpg

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ESPN has really stepped up there game.

[MNLonghorn10]

ESPN has really stepped up there game.Their***

Got you fam

[Bison4peat]

Their***

Got you fam

Nice catch.

[scottietohottie]

Like it really matters who the hell we're playing

[scottietohottie]

Jello shots then domeward bound

[RonMexico]

Colgate and JMU tied at 13..9 minutes in the third..

[bisonridge]

Well that was an interesting start once again.

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[1998braves64]

Well 71 yard pass not so good. NDSU stops them at goal line for only 3 was hoping Choate would go for it.

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[1998braves64]

Bruce bobbles the ko but still gets to the 40.

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[wisco4]

Dallas Freeman out today

[RonMexico]

Colgate 20 JMU 13 4 minutes in the 3rd

[bisonridge]

TD Dunn

7-3

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[RonMexico]

Good opening drive for the offense...

[bisonridge]

Dunn's second today already

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[MNLonghorn10]

these puds thought they were going to have a shot? lol

[RonMexico]

Colgate 20 - JMU 20

8:22 in the fourth

Colgate doing everything they can to lose this game. Should be up by about 30. JMU has thrown 5 pics and Colgate has 3 points off them.

[1998braves64]

14-3 if anyone still following here.

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[MNLonghorn10]

montana st and missouri state would be a hell of a match

[SoCalBison]

When is Montana State going to put in the first string?....21-3, Bison.

[Bison03]

21-3. Its early...but this one is over!!

[23Bison]

Man Bruce looks awesome running the ball!

[RonMexico]

When is Montana State going to put in the first string?....21-3, Bison.

This one was over as soon as Montana State only got a FG on opening drive..

[SoCalBison]

This one was over as soon as Montana State only got a FG on opening drive..

Reality has introduced itself to Bozeman.

[SoCalBison]

Did anybody find the game on Dish? If yes, what channel? Asking for a friend.

[#1BISONFAN ASHLEY]

JMU went for fake punt and failed. Colgate ball at their 40 2;30 remaining

[RonMexico]

JMU 20 - Colgate 20

2:11 left..Colgate driving after JMU comes up short on a fake punt at midfield..

[Bison4peat]

Did anybody find the game on Dish? If yes, what channel? Asking for a friend.

Nope. I'm starting a should we move up to FBS thread:rofl:

[SoCalBison]

Great 27 yard run by Brooks! Did not stop churning.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

cats just quit after that run you can see it in their body language.

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[ALPHAGRIZ1]

They know they are out athleted at EVERY position and they are gonna give up 500 yards rushing today

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[wisco4]

Holy offense

[bisonridge]

3rd TD for Dunn

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[SoCalBison]

Playoff football is fun!

[bisonaudit]

Colgate has a 38 yd FG attempt to win...

[NCBison]

Colgate about to attempt a 39 yr FG for the win with 3 seconds left.

[RonMexico]

Colgate with a 38yd FG at the gun for the win...........and got it.

[bisonaudit]

Dukes are out.

23-20 Colgate.

Final.

[NCBison]

Colgate wins

[MNLonghorn10]

Lolol.

Shortest dynasty ever

[23Bison]

Hahahaha! God I love the playoffs!

[Bison4peat]

The Raiders are coming!!!

[MontBison]

Colgate is so trash. JMU qb threw 5 ints

[bisonaudit]

CAA 6 playoff teams. 1 non-conference victory.

[DCinOK]

...and the JMU Dynasty goes the way of the Confederacy.

[Bison4peat]

I'm upset, JMU fans are way to much fun.

[bisonaudit]

...and the JMU Dynasty goes the way of the Confederacy.

I guess we can rest easy knowing that we'll be hearing about it for the next 170 years.

[bisonpride4ever]

When are these amazing athletes who will be the best players on the field that MSU has gonna show up?

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[SoCalBison]

Did Houston accept a new position yet? He should probably do that, in case they try to withdraw the offer.

[WeAreThePride]

...and the JMU Dynasty goes the way of the Confederacy.

The South will (not) rise again!

[turkeybucket]

Montana State message board is pure gold. Blaming refs and calling each other out.

[WeAreThePride]

This team can't lose.

[bisonridge]

4th TD for Dunn

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[Bison03]

They cant stop us.

[bisonaudit]

When are these amazing athletes who will be the best players on the field that MSU has gonna show up?

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Anderson can only play 2 positions at once.

[WeAreThePride]

Get Sticks ass on the bench. Don't need him getting hurt now.

[RonMexico]

Get Sticks ass on the bench. Don't need him getting hurt now.

As long as they just keep handing off no worry...

[NCBison]

Did Houston accept a new position yet? He should probably do that, in case they try to withdraw the offer.

ECU took a 58-0 beat down from 'rival' NC State... not sure Houston is in the worst position in this negotiation :rofl:

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

cats need their LB to get the ball to their all world WRs.

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[NDSUstudent]

Blocked punt lololololololol

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[ALPHAGRIZ1]

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[WeAreThePride]

As long as they just keep handing off no worry...

Let Hotchkiss air it out a bit.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Classy move that Klieman is calling off the dogs in the 2nd quarter.

Gotta get ready for Colgate

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[SoCalBison]

Easton has completed 7, each to a different player.

[MontBison]

I didn’t think Montana State would roll over this bad. Imagine how shitty the Big Sky conference is if this is the 4th best team

[scottietohottie]

Lolz. The bobcat fan already left

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Serious question for Bison fans.

Do you guys even have a punter? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181201/69d1e057f7a629dc04e2c4887e7ea576.jpg

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[Professorbum]

Serious question for Bison fans.

Do you guys even have a punter? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181201/69d1e057f7a629dc04e2c4887e7ea576.jpg

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I don't remember.

[bisonaudit]

Serious question for Bison fans.

Do you guys even have a punter? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181201/69d1e057f7a629dc04e2c4887e7ea576.jpg

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Yeah. We love to kick so much you might even see him on 3rd down just to get some work in.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Pretty sure Choate is gonna call a timeout before half to regroup!

Love when he calls timeouts!

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[ALPHAGRIZ1]

This game might get away from the cats in the 2nd half if they are not careful

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[tony]

Trying to figure out what hit the Bobcats... a Ramvalanche or a Ram-slide?

Their QB is everything they said and their RB is pretty good too... it's just really tough to be the team NDSU meets after the first-round bye.

[RonMexico]

Love how the fans of every team that loses to the Bison complain about the officiating..

[NCBison]

Wofford and Kennesaw looks like a HS game.

[scottietohottie]

All I can think is Holly shit there's going to be a lot of jackrabbit fans in the dome in 2 weeks.

[Professorbum]

Look, I love that we are in the playoffs, playing highly motivated and talented teams at this point, and still going into the half up by 35. But destroying teams in the manner we have all season is an argument for leaving FCS. I hope we hang 50 on every team in the playoffs on the way to the championship, and then utterly decimate the foe in the championship game. But THEN, after that, I hope we have a serious conversation about what constitutes enjoyable football. I don't think I've watched a full game all season. And before the purist season-ticket holders start bashing me for that, I know that many of you haul your butts out of the dome at halftime, head to the tailgate lot, and never come back. How do I know? Because I see the empty seats on tv. I think after the season, if it keeps going like this, it will be time to revisit what level of competition we should be playing at. At least I hope so.

[DIBISON]

Montana State looks like a high school team. Offense is terrible and defense is slow.

[MNLonghorn10]

Remember when that guy said Anderson will be the best player on the field for both teams?


This is NDSU when presented the game plan on how to stop this pud.

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/EthicalWillingElk-max-1mb.gif

[WeAreThePride]

This game might get away from the cats in the 2nd half if they are not careful

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38-3 hasn't gotten away yet?

[WeAreThePride]

Look, I love that we are in the playoffs, playing highly motivated and talented teams at this point, and still going into the half up by 35. But destroying teams in the manner we have all season is an argument for leaving FCS. I hope we hang 50 on every team in the playoffs on the way to the championship, and then utterly decimate the foe in the championship game. But THEN, after that, I hope we have a serious conversation about what constitutes enjoyable football. I don't think I've watched a full game all season. And before the purist season-ticket holders start bashing me for that, I know that many of you haul your butts out of the dome at halftime, head to the tailgate lot, and never come back. How do I know? Because I see the empty seats on tv. I think after the season, if it keeps going like this, it will be time to revisit what level of competition we should be playing at. At least I hope so.

So open your wallet, and write a 100 million dollar check.

[Hammerhead]

Love how the fans of every team that loses to the Bison complain about the officiating..
And how playoff and FBS teams just seem to have random bad games against NDSU like their opponent had nothing to do with their mistakes.

[Professorbum]

Montana State looks like a high school team. Offense is terrible and defense is slow.

They look like most FCS teams. At least the ones we've played. We're the ones who look like we don't belong. But in a positve way.

[1998braves64]

Look, I love that we are in the playoffs, playing highly motivated and talented teams at this point, and still going into the half up by 35. But destroying teams in the manner we have all season is an argument for leaving FCS. I hope we hang 50 on every team in the playoffs on the way to the championship, and then utterly decimate the foe in the championship game. But THEN, after that, I hope we have a serious conversation about what constitutes enjoyable football. I don't think I've watched a full game all season. And before the purist season-ticket holders start bashing me for that, I know that many of you haul your butts out of the dome at halftime, head to the tailgate lot, and never come back. How do I know? Because I see the empty seats on tv. I think after the season, if it keeps going like this, it will be time to revisit what level of competition we should be playing at. At least I hope so.Don't disagree at all. Would be nice if Montana and Montana State could step up their game. SDSU has raised theirs some but still have a ways to go. Would think a couple CAA teams could do it too. That said NDSU is on this weird island. Not saying it's impossible to get off it but you could ruin a lot of things trying to.

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[Uffda]

Montana State message board is pure gold. Blaming refs and calling each other out.

It's beautiful, isn't it? And don't forget that the Bison are holding on every play! LoL!

[No_Skill]

So open your wallet, and write a 100 million dollar check.

Or 100 million of us each write $1 checks. It's not fair for one guy to foot the bill.

[Professorbum]

So open your wallet, and write a 100 million dollar check.

Why do you think I play both Powerball AND Megamillions. For precisely this reason. Oh yeah, and to solve world hunger and stuff.

[Strategery]

Look, I love that we are in the playoffs, playing highly motivated and talented teams at this point, and still going into the half up by 35. But destroying teams in the manner we have all season is an argument for leaving FCS. I hope we hang 50 on every team in the playoffs on the way to the championship, and then utterly decimate the foe in the championship game. But THEN, after that, I hope we have a serious conversation about what constitutes enjoyable football. I don't think I've watched a full game all season. And before the purist season-ticket holders start bashing me for that, I know that many of you haul your butts out of the dome at halftime, head to the tailgate lot, and never come back. How do I know? Because I see the empty seats on tv. I think after the season, if it keeps going like this, it will be time to revisit what level of competition we should be playing at. At least I hope so.

No it isn’t. And this is what people don’t seem to understand.

Don’t get me wrong. I wish it was.

[WeAreThePride]

This has been discussed to death.

NDSU doesn't have a conference offer.

NDSU is not a good geographic fit for any FBS conference.

The Sun Belt is a step down, not a step up.

If the Big 10 comes calling, and invites us to join the West division, I'd love to go. But that ain't happening.

[Uffda]

38-3 hasn't gotten away yet?

Hint. There's a lot of purple in what he said.

[NDSUstudent]

Look, I love that we are in the playoffs, playing highly motivated and talented teams at this point, and still going into the half up by 35. But destroying teams in the manner we have all season is an argument for leaving FCS. I hope we hang 50 on every team in the playoffs on the way to the championship, and then utterly decimate the foe in the championship game. But THEN, after that, I hope we have a serious conversation about what constitutes enjoyable football. I don't think I've watched a full game all season. And before the purist season-ticket holders start bashing me for that, I know that many of you haul your butts out of the dome at halftime, head to the tailgate lot, and never come back. How do I know? Because I see the empty seats on tv. I think after the season, if it keeps going like this, it will be time to revisit what level of competition we should be playing at. At least I hope so.100% agreed....still need an invite though.

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[WeAreThePride]

Hint. There's a lot of purple in what he said.

I'm color blind, you dick.

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[Bison4peat]

Remember when that guy said Anderson will be the best player on the field for both teams?


This is NDSU when presented the game plan on how to stop this pud.

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/EthicalWillingElk-max-1mb.gif

Buckets makes me smile.

[Professorbum]

This has been discussed to death.

NDSU doesn't have a conference offer.

NDSU is not a good geographic fit for any FBS conference.

The Sun Belt is a step down, not a step up.

If the Big 10 comes calling, and invites us to join the West division, I'd love to go. But that ain't happening.

I'm guessing you were among those saying "This has been discussed to death, etc..." when people dreamed of going D-I from D-II. No conference invite, not a good geographic fit. Yadi, yadi, yadi. All of that applied then too. You work at it, lobby for it, fundraise for it, and make it happen. Or you die tryin.'

[No_Skill]

Looks like Trey Lance did dress btw.

[WeAreThePride]

I'm guessing you were among those saying "This has been discussed to death, etc..." when people dreamed of going D-I from D-II. No conference invite, not a good geographic fit. Yadi, yadi, yadi. All of that applied then too. You work at it, lobby for it, fundraise for it, and make it happen. Or you die tryin.'

You'd rather play the Sun Belt or C-USA than playoff football? That is not a step up, not one bit.

[Uffda]

I'm color blind, you dick.

:biggrin:

���� Lol!

Keep it rollin Herd!

[NDSUstudent]

You'd rather play the Sun Belt or C-USA than playoff football? That is not a step up, not one bit.It is a step up....time to face reality that is the FCS

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[Rock]

Will NDSU have most titles in d2 and fcs if they win this year? If yes then the serious discussions begin- at least that is what I have been waiting for


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[Professorbum]

You'd rather play the Sun Belt or C-USA than playoff football? That is not a step up, not one bit.

I'd rather play FBS teams. Yes, I would. Given the choice, I'd rather play in a high-interest bowl game in a football stadium than an inferior championship game, as America sees it, in a soccer stadium. Yes, I would. My cards are on the table now.

[bisonp]

Weber State's black uniforms are the cat's ass. Literally.

[RonMexico]

It is a step up....time to face reality that is the FCS

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Why would it be a step up? Do you really think NDSU gets College Gameday to come to Fargo twice by winning 3 Idaho Potato Bowls? And make no mistake, unless they get into a Power 5 conference, a Potato Bowl will be the best NDSU could ever hope to do.

People say no one cares about the FCS, well no one cares about the G5 either. Now if the G5 puts together a playoff and crowns a national champ as well, then I say make the move. The whole tradition at NDSU is playing for championships. You move up and you'll never play for a championship again no matter how good the team is.

[23Bison]

Well as far as the second half goes thus far, is the foot off of the gas officially? That offensive series was nothing like anything in the first half.

[TAILG8R]

I just have one question. How have we been stopping Troy Anderson? He's the most amazing athlete ever ever ever seen in my life.

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[NDSUstudent]

Why would it be a step up? Do you really think NDSU gets College Gameday to come to Fargo twice by winning 3 Idaho Potato Bowls? And make no mistake, unless they get into a Power 5 conference, a Potato Bowl will be the best NDSU could ever hope to do.

People say no one cares about the FCS, well no one cares about the G5 either. Now if the G5 puts together a playoff and crowns a national champ as well, then I say make the move. The whole tradition at NDSU is playing for championships. You move up and you'll never play for a championship again no matter how good the team is.So UcF, Western Michigan, Boise played Power Five teams in the Potato Bowl? NDSU football should be about competing at the highest level possible.

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[NDSU1980]

Look, I love that we are in the playoffs, playing highly motivated and talented teams at this point, and still going into the half up by 35. But destroying teams in the manner we have all season is an argument for leaving FCS. I hope we hang 50 on every team in the playoffs on the way to the championship, and then utterly decimate the foe in the championship game. But THEN, after that, I hope we have a serious conversation about what constitutes enjoyable football. I don't think I've watched a full game all season. And before the purist season-ticket holders start bashing me for that, I know that many of you haul your butts out of the dome at halftime, head to the tailgate lot, and never come back. How do I know? Because I see the empty seats on tv. I think after the season, if it keeps going like this, it will be time to revisit what level of competition we should be playing at. At least I hope so.

So now we can't even get through a game day thread without this crap coming up? You guys remind me of a 4 year old who thinks if you whine enough you'll get your way. Sorry, but let's enjoy these ass kicking games.

[Professorbum]

Why would it be a step up? Do you really think NDSU gets College Gameday to come to Fargo twice by winning 3 Idaho Potato Bowls? And make no mistake, unless they get into a Power 5 conference, a Potato Bowl will be the best NDSU could ever hope to do.

People say no one cares about the FCS, well no one cares about the G5 either. Now if the G5 puts together a playoff and crowns a national champ as well, then I say make the move. The whole tradition at NDSU is playing for championships. You move up and you'll never play for a championship again no matter how good the team is.

The idea that all we'd ever play in is the Potato Bowl is really underselling NDSU. I think we'd be an elite G5 team and talked about regularly at the national level, just like Boise State, Univ of Central Florida, Univ of Houston, and BYU and TCU back in MWC days for them. Especially when we beat P5 schools, which we'd have considerable more opportunity to do. And in those years we aren't elite, we fix that and become elite again.

[23Bison]

So UcF, Western Michigan, Boise played Power Five teams in the Potato Bowl? NDSU football should be about competing at the highest level possible.

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I’m on board. I do like these conversations even though so many hate it.

[Professorbum]

So now we can't even get through a game day thread without this crap coming up? You guys remind me of a 4 year old who thinks if you whine enough you'll get your way. Sorry, but let's enjoy these ass kicking games.

Go to hell. It was halftime when I mentioned it and more than 50% of the fans in the dome have left.

[SoCalBison]

That's what I hate. You take your foot off the gas, and you're not covering the spread.

[bisonridge]

Now it's a game!!!

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[bisonaudit]

You'd rather play the Sun Belt or C-USA than playoff football? That is not a step up, not one bit.

So much of this.

[TAILG8R]

I still stand by my statement.

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[NFH Schlüssel]

I just have one question. How have we been stopping Troy Anderson?

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You were asking...

[TAILG8R]

Still asking the same quesion. 45-10
You were asking...

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[NDSUstudent]

Anderson is pretty good but one dimensional isn't going to get you far against this defense

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[Rock]

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[wagsabison]

This 2018 team is going to be one of the best we’ve had. People better appreciate that. Starting a freshman or sophomore at QB with little experience is going to make things more interesting next year.


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[noryan34]

Anderson is pretty good but one dimensional isn't going to get you far against this defense

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Him in a TO offense would be a sight to see i would think. Great runner. Passing...eh not so much

[TAILG8R]

How was Troy that last series? Asking for a friend.

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[ALPHAGRIZ1]

How was Troy that last series? Asking for a friend.

Sent from my Pixel 2 using TapatalkHe's playing better against the 2nd string........

LOL

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[wagsabison]

He’s a load to bring down. Good player. Not like he was going to change the outcome of this game. Still gotta respect the player he is.


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[SoCalBison]

ESPN's promotional ads are going to drive me crazy long before the chacmpionship game gets here. Worse even than Capital One.

[GreenfieldBison]

Serious question for Bison fans.

Do you guys even have a punter? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181201/69d1e057f7a629dc04e2c4887e7ea576.jpg

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Sure we do. Think he’s all conference.


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[DM05]

He’s a load to bring down. Good player. Not like he was going to change the outcome of this game. Still gotta respect the player he is.


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Agreed he's tough to take down. Their defense is....atrocious? Is there a word that means worse than atrocious?

[bisonaudit]

Agreed he's tough to take down. Their defense is....atrocious? Is there a word that means worse than atrocious?

#bigskydefense

[TAILG8R]

Yep he's a load to bring down and he's fast and he Can't pass. So there's that one little thing


Not even osw to the best athlete we've ever seen. Maybe the 20th best. Maybe.

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[Uffda]

Who scored the last Bison TD? 1660 has faded out on me

[noryan34]

Who scored the last Bison TD? 1660 has faded out on me

Cofield 1 yard run

[wagsabison]

This color guy is terrible.


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[SoCalBison]

52-10. I like that score. Well played, my Bison!

[ndsubison1]

Not even close

[ndsubison1]

52-10. I like that score. Well played, my Bison!

Where's Longhorn

[B. b. bison]

Will NDSU have most titles in d2 and fcs if they win this year? If yes then the serious discussions begin- at least that is what I have been waiting for


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If you include the College Division days as DII, then yes.

[NDSUstudent]

Him in a TO offense would be a sight to see i would think. Great runner. Passing...eh not so much

Yeah, put him in Wofford's scheme and he would be a handful.

[Uffda]

Cofield 1 yard run

Thanks.

Colgates reward is a trip to the Dome. Fresh meat.

[WFBisonFan]

Thanks.

Colgates reward is a trip to the Dome. Fresh meat.

Absolutely. Can't wait to see a different team, that is supposedly "equal" to our D.

[TAILG8R]

Lolololol ol. Have you seen the average offensive ranking of their opponents. Somewhere in the 115 out of 124 total teams.

This will be an epic beat down.

40+ to 14.
Absolutely. Can't wait to see a different team, that is supposedly "equal" to our D.

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[WFBisonFan]

Lolololol ol. Ha e you seen the a erage offensive ranking of their opponents. Somewhere in the 115 out of 124 total teams.

This will be an epic beat down.

40+ to 14.

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Oh I'm with ya...I just find it hilarious that they are touting them as some superior D like we have. It's beyond laughable.

[ndsubison1]

Colgate has good D. We will not score as easily as vs MSU. They are physical but not nearly as fast as ours

[oldmantutters]

Lolololol ol. Have you seen the average offensive ranking of their opponents. Somewhere in the 115 out of 124 total teams.

This will be an epic beat down.

40+ to 14.

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[TAILG8R]

You're probably right. I just assumed since they put up 23 on the vaunted J-M-WHO D they might be able to score the ball.
I don't see Colgate getting 14

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[Bison 4 Life]

You're probably right. I just assumed since they put up 23 on the vaunted J-M-WHO D they might be able to score the ball.

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I watched part of that game yesterday. JMU was a shit show. I really wanted them to come to the dome. It would have been a bloodbath.

[tjbison]

The bobcat game thread on their board is hilarious to read

Refs lost the game for them, then naturally they resort to location jokes, and of course there is a jackass Bison fan

Classic, go read but don't post please

[BisManBison]

The bobcat game thread on their board is hilarious to read

Refs lost the game for them, then naturally they resort to location jokes, and of course there is a jackass Bison fan

Classic, go read but don't post please

If the jackass Bison fan you are referring to is BizonProud, that's a Grizzly fan that's been trolling them hard all week. I think a few of them finally figured that out.

[BISON Thunder]

The bobcat game thread on their board is hilarious to read

Refs lost the game for them, then naturally they resort to location jokes, and of course there is a jackass Bison fan

Classic, go read but don't post please
Wow, that was a waste of about ten minutes going over there. I think the Grand Forks undies may have almost met their match with these Montana delusioners. I thought the Bobcat players and staff represented well...reading some of those comments sure has me rethinking their fan base.