2019 Spring Practice

[Bisonator98]

When does practice get going? Will we have an actual spring game this year or just another glorified scrimmage? Lot's of question marks as far as the team and coaching staff. Would be good to have an actual game and get the players and coaches some real prep/experiance.

[Bisonator98]

So nobody knows anything? You'd think a tentative schedule would be out by now.

[Twincitybizon]

I thought late march

[Hammerhead]

I think one of the reports from D.C. talking about the long day for the players said spring ball starts in 3 weeks.

[imabison]

When does practice get going? Will we have an actual spring game this year or just another glorified scrimmage? Lot's of question marks as far as the team and coaching staff. Would be good to have an actual game and get the players and coaches some real prep/experiance.

Izzo said 3 weeks as someone else also pointed out...

[Professor Chaos]

Looks like the Spring Game will be on a Friday night again this year (4/26 @ 7pm)

https://twitter.com/NDSUfootball/status/1108375818609348609?s=19

Guessing the "game" itself will be a glorified scrimmage again.

[HerdBot]

Looks like the Spring Game will be on a Friday night again this year (4/26 @ 7pm)

https://twitter.com/NDSUfootball/status/1108375818609348609?s=19

Guessing the "game" itself will be a glorified scrimmage again.

Apparently they were just fine and dandy with a mediocre turnout. I work till 6 like most people I know

[Jay]

Roster is back up.

https://gobison.com/roster.aspx?path=football

Retired/gone: Purifoy; Kizewski; Hecht; Sundt

[tolnabison]

First glance: No Purifoy or Sundt. Costner Ching to DL. I'm sure there is more.

[Vet70]

First glance: No Purifoy or Sundt. Costner Ching to DL. I'm sure there is more.

No #12 on the roster. Go figure. :rofl:

[Herd]

Ogbu adds 14 Lbs, up to 245 at DE. Going to be a force

[Professor Chaos]

#45 Dustin Kasowski from Enderlin is a name I haven't heard of yet added to the roster. Guessing he's a walk-on judging from his size.

Others that are no longer on the roster are Tyler Bergstrom, Victor Kizewski, Ben Hecht, and Jack Albrecht.

[23Bison]

Seems to be a few scholarship kids gone. Purifoy, Hecht and Sunday. Not sure on all of the others.

[HerdBot]

First glance: No Purifoy or Sundt. Costner Ching to DL. I'm sure there is more.

Ben Hecht and Quinn Alo

[Bisman]

UPDATED MARCH 21, 2019

JACK ALBRECHT, BEN HECHT, DEMARIS PURIFOY, TANNER SUNDT, VICTOR KIZEWSKI, ANDREW JONES, TYLER BERGSTROM AND JONAH ZIMMERMAN ARE NO LONGER ON THE ROSTER. A LITTLE THIN AT GUARD AND FULLBACK.

Some 100 meter times for 2019 recruits
Jalen Bussey: 10.67
Braylon Henderson 10.89
Kobe Johnson 10.92
Kaden Kuntz: 10.99
Terrell Hall: 11.2
Anthony Coleman: 11.42
Cameron Smith 11.48
Jenaro Ocama 12.1
Austin Schiff 12.11

2019 Roster
Seniors
1.Garrett Malstrom FB
2.Dom Davis CB
3.James Hendricks FS
4.Marquise Bridges CB
5.Jimmy Kepouros WR
6.Ty Brooks RB
7. Dimitri Williams RB Redshirt
8.Tre Fort CB
9.Jaxon Brown LB
10.Cole Karcz DT
11.Aaron Mercadel LB
12.Zach Johnson OT
13.Ben Ellefson TE
14.Matt Anderson TE
15.Derrek Tuszka DE
16.Jack Darnell DT

Juniors
1.Josh Hayes CB
2.Adam Cofield RB
3.Garret Wegner P
4.Jabril Cox LB
6.Beau Pauley LB
7.Ross Kennelly LS
8.Dillon Radunz OT
9.Josh Howieson OT
10.Karson Schoening C
11.Zach Kubas OG
12.Cordell Volson OT/OG
13.Trevor Heit WR
14.Justice Kelley DE
15.Cole Jacob WR
16.Quinn Alo OG
17.Matt Biegler DT
18. Zeb Noland QB

Sophomores
1.Carson Yaggie
2. Jasir Cox LB
4.Christian Watson WR
5.Mason Hofstedt LB
6.Andy Voyen WR
7.Peter Isais WR
8.Holden Hotckiss QB
9.Noah Sanders QB
10.Jake Reinholz K
11.Michael Tutsie SS
12.Austin Avery TE
13.Dawson Weber FS
14.Costner Ching DT
15.Jack Begley LB
16.Cody Mauch OT
17.Noah Gindorff TE
18.Max Bautch LB
19.Jackson Hankey LB
20.Zach Willis C
21.Lane Tucker DT
22.Nash Jensen OG
23.Spencer Waege DE/DT
24.Josh Babicz TE
25.Logan McCormick DE Redshirt
26.Seth Wilson RB Redshirt
27. Phoenix Sproles WR
28.Destin Talbert CB
29. James Kaczor S

Freshmen
1.Saybein Clark RB Redshirt
2. Brendan Cook DL Redshirt
3. Jackson Enz S Redshirt
4. Dylan Evans DT Redshirt
5. Mitchell Kartes LB Redshirt
6. Trey Lance QB Redshirt
7. Hunter Luepke FB Redshirt
8. Zach Mathis WR Redshirt
9. Samuel Moore DT Redshirt
10. Bryan Nohava OL Redshirt
11. Bartholomew Ogbu DE Redshirt
12. Tony Pierce Jr. DE Redshirt
13. Jayden Price DB Redshirt
14. Joe Schreiber OL Redshirt
15. DJ Stewart WR Redshirt
16. Jalen Sundell OL Redshirt
17. Juanye Tillman LB Redshirt
18. Ben Hoggarth RB Redshirt
19. Jake Kava LB Redshirt
20. Jacob Kubas OL Redshirt
21. Mark Stumpf LB Redshirt
22. Dustin Kasowski TE Redshirt
23. Mason Schwerzler P Redshirt
24. Nick Phelps P Redshirt
25. Nate Dirkes OT Redshirt

2019 NDSU FOOTBALL SIGNING CLASS
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/Previous Schools
DJ Baptist WR 6-0 175 Fr. Hutto, Texas/Hutto HS
Jalen Bussey RB 5-5 150 Fr. Brandon, Fla./Tampa Catholic HS
Anthony Coleman CB 5-9 176 Fr. Grimes, Iowa/Johnston HS
Javier Derritt DT 6-1 292 Fr. Olathe, Kan./St. Thomas Aquinas HS
Lucas Dwyer LB 6-2 200 Fr. Hawthorn Woods, Ill./Lake Zurich HS
Logan Graetz QB 6-3 189 Fr. River Falls, Wis./River Falls HS
Terrell Hall CB 5-10 187 Fr. Winona, Minn./Winona HS
Braylon Henderson WR 5-9 165 Fr. Wylie, Texas/Plano East HS
Dylan Hendricks LB 6-2 218 Fr. Pulaski, Wis./Pulaski HS
Kobe Johnson RB 5-9 165 Fr. Lawrenceville, Ga. (Discovery HS)
Dominic Jones DB 6-2 180 Fr. Duluth, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge HS)
Jaden Klabo TE 6-4 214 Fr. Fargo, N.D./Fargo Davies HS
Nick Kubitz LB 6-2 197 Fr. Dubuque, Iowa/Dubuque HS
Kaden Kuntz WR 5-8 158 Fr. Dickinson, N.D./Trinity HS
Jacob Lippe WR 6-2 187 Fr. Port Washington, Wis./Port Washington HS
Eli Mostaert DE 6-2 247 Fr. Lakeville, Minn./Lakeville North HS
Will Mostaert DE 6-2 233 Fr. Lakeville, Minn./Lakeville North HS
Zeb Noland QB 6-3 225 Jr. Watkinsville, Ga./Oconee County HS/Iowa State
Hunter Poncius OL 6-7 247 Fr. Buffalo, Minn./Buffalo HS
Jacob Rock OL 6-6 249 Fr. Delafield, Wis./Kettle Moraine HS
Reed Ryan DE 6-2 227 Fr. DeForest, Wis./Waunakee HS
Cameron Smith DB 5-10 175 Fr. Gulfport, Fla./Admiral Farragut Academy
Luke Weerts LB 6-1 227 Fr. Batavia, Ill./Batavia HS
Dawson Weisenberger TE 6-3 216 Fr. Fargo, N.D./Fargo South HS
Brandon Westberg OL 6-3 260 Fr. Cambridge, Minn./Cambridge-Isanti HS
Julian Wlodarczyk S 6-2 190 Fr. Naperville, Ill./Metea Valley HS
Travis Yohnke TE 6-3 244 Fr. Carlos, Minn./Parkers Prairie HS
RECRUITED WALK-ONS
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/Previous Schools
Bryce Anderson DT 6-2 246 Fr. Hawley, Minn./Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton HS
Caleb Beebe DB 5-10 155 Fr. North Aurora, Ill./Aurora Christian HS
Hunter Brozio LB 6-0 220 Fr. Lakeland, Fla./Lake Gibson HS
Griffin Crosa K/P 6-0 160 Fr. Powell, Ohio/Dublin Scioto HS
Zach Gottwalt TE 6-4 195 Fr. Rice, Minn./Royalton HS
Jacob Halverson WR 6-3 175 Fr. Casselton, N.D./Central Cass HS
Logan Hofstedt FB 6-0 230 Fr. Cannon Falls, Minn./Cannon Falls HS
Austin Schiff RB 5-11 195 Fr. Springfield, Ill./Glenwood HS
Giancarlo Volpentesta S 6-0 175 Fr. Highland Park, Ill./Highland Park HS
Jenaro Wathum-Ocama CB 6-0 174 Fr. Woodbury, Minn./Woodbury HS
Braden Zuroff RB 6-0 185 Fr. Hebron, N.D./Glen Ullin HS

2019 NDSU FOOTBALL DEPTH CHART
OFFENSE

QB Holden Hotchkiss
Trey Lance
Zeb Noland
Noah Sanders
Logan Graetz

LT Dillon Radunz
Jalen Sundell
Cody Mauch
Hunter Poncius

LG Cordell Volson
Zach Kubas
Jacob Kubas

C Karson Schoening
Zach Willis
Joe Schreiber

RG Nash Jensen
Quinn Alo
Bryan Nohava
Brandon Westberg

RT Zach Johnson
Josh Howieson
Jacob Rock
Nate Dirkes

TE Ben Ellefson
Josh Babicz
Noah Gindorff
Matt Anderson
Austin Avery
Dustin Kasowski
Travis Yohnke
Dawson Weisenberger
Jaden Klabo
Zach Gottwalt

FB Garrett Malstrom
Hunter Luepke
Logan Hofstedt

RB Ty Brooks
Seth Wilson
Adam Cofield
Sabein Clark
Dimitri Williams
Ben Hoggarth
Jalen Bussey
Kobe Johnson
Braden Zuroff
Austin Schiff

WR Phoenix Sproles
Andy Voyen
Zach Mathis
Carson Yaggie
Cole Jacob

SLOT Trevor Heit
Braylon Henderson
Kaden Kuntz
Jimmy Kepouros
Peter Isais

WR Christian Watson
D.J. Stewart
D.J. Baptist
Jacob Lippe
Jacob Halvorson

SPECIALISTS
P Garrett Wegner
Nick Phelps
Mason Schwerzler

K Jake Reinholz
Griffin Crosa

H Garrett Wegner
James Hendricks

LS Ross Kennelly
Matt Anderson
Hunter Brozio

KR Marquis Bridges
Phoenix Sproles

PR Trevor Heit
Ty Brooks

DEFENSE

LE DEREK TUSZKA
TONY PIERCE JR.
WILL MOSTAERT
JUSTICE KELLEY

DT COLE KARCZ
MATT BIEGLER
SAMUEL MOORE
COSTNER CHING
BRYCE ANDERSON

NG JACK DARNELL
LANE TUCKER
BRENDAN COOK
DYLAN EVANS
JAVIER DERRITT

RE SPENCER WAEGE
LOGAN MCCORMICK
BARTHOLOMEW OGBU
REED RYAN
ELI MOSTAERT

WLB JAXON BROWN
AARON MERCADEL
MARK STUMPF
MITCHELL KARTES
JUANEYE TILLMAN

MLB JACKSON HANKEY
JACK BEGLEY
LUKE WEERTS
BEAU PAULEY
DYLAN HENDRICKS
MAX BAUTCH
JAKE KAVA

SLB JABRIL COX
JASIR COX
MASON HOFSTEDT
LUCAS DWYER
NICK KUBITZ
HUNTER BROZIO

CB JOSH HAYES
DOM DAVIS
JAYDEN PRICE
ANTHONY COLEMAN
CALEB BEEBE

SS MICHAEL TUTSIE
JAMES KACZOR
JULIAN WLODARCZYK
GIANCARLO VOLPENTESTA

FS JAMES HENDRICKS
DAWSON WEBER
JACKSON ENZ
DOMINIC JONES

CB MARQUIS BRIDGES
DESTIN TALBERT
TRE FORT
TERRELL HALL
CAMERON SMITH
JENARO OCAMA

[HerdBot]

Quinn Alo was moved to offensive lineman.


Good deal I just looked at DT. If hes moving, the coaches must feel confident with Lane Tucker and Dylan Evan's who are both now 6-4, 280 and Samuel Moore 6-5, 275. Matt Biegler is a guy Nate Tanguay has praised. Coster Ching at 6-3 280 has some good potential

[Farmer63]

Ben Hecht and Quinn Alo

Alo is on the roster at offensive guard

[Twincitybizon]

Dear God is this boring.... Is it spring yet!!

[Bisonator98]

I hope they have an actual spring "game" or at least closer to a game then the glorified practice they've done the last few years. This is a young team and coaching staff that needs that game experience IMO. These coordinators have never called plays before and there will be a lot of new players in starting or playing roles for the first time.

[Bisonator98]

So what's the deal with Sundt? Anyone know why he's gone??

[imabison]

So what's the deal with Sundt? Anyone know why he's gone??

He is on the list in this article about attrition but no reason.
https://www.inforum.com/sports/football/994375-Bison-notebook-Roster-attrition-rate-remains-low-after-winter-workouts

[mtoutfitter]

According to Dom...Watson on crutches again, may be back by end of spring ball.

[Rixen]

Unfortunate to hear about Watson. Would be a noticeable blow to an already thin depth chart. Hopefully "next man up" and we get some people ascending the depth chart and earning snaps.

[Twincitybizon]

Jeezus, guy coming stay healthy. Here come the freshmen. Really worried about that position group

[Vet70]

Jeezus, guy coming stay healthy. Here come the freshmen. Really worried about that position group

Same concerns as last year.

[17>1]

Man, if that presser from Entz doesn't get you excited, check yourself for a pulse.

Go Bison!

[tony]

Same concerns as last year.

Except we had one of the all-time greats last year in Darrius Shepherd so I'm about 95% more concerned about the WR group than I was last year.

[EC8CH]

Except we had one of the all-time greats last year in Darrius Shepherd so I'm about 95% more concerned about the WR group than I was last year.

And also no veteran QB returning could make it harder for younger WR's to get up to speed and be productive.

[Farmer63]

And also no veteran QB returning could make it harder for younger WR's to get up to speed and be productive.

I'm hoping Mathis has a good camp. It would be great if we could develop a nice long receiver that could go up high and take a jump ball.

[Vet70]

Except we had one of the all-time greats last year in Darrius Shepherd so I'm about 95% more concerned about the WR group than I was last year.

That is how things turned out, but before the season a number of posters were concerned that this was the greatest weakness on the team. There was a thread I started where a number of people were really nervous about this area. Was Shep really considered one of the greats before his last year?

[Christopher Moen]

I'm hoping Mathis has a good camp. It would be great if we could develop a nice long receiver that could go up high and take a jump ball.

This guys loves to fight for the ball and YAC: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6326851/5a3440388cde0c25e42bfca1

[Farmer63]

This guys loves to fight for the ball and YAC: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6326851/5a3440388cde0c25e42bfca1

So are we thinking we might be pulling redshirts at WR?

[Christopher Moen]

So are we thinking we might be pulling redshirts at WR?

Maybe. Right now, I'm not sure D.J. is at NDSU yet, but we'll know more come Fall Practice. There are also a lot of younger, unknown WRs that might surprise us in the near future.

[roadwarrior]

When does spring tailgating begin? The off season is too long. We need to maintain our sharpness!

[Twincitybizon]

When does spring tailgating begin? The off season is too long. We need to maintain our sharpness!

Most important question do far!!!

[17>1]

So are we thinking we might be pulling redshirts at WR?

Entz said in the presser that he suspects a true freshman may have to come in and play right away. Wouldn't be pulling a shirt in that scenario if one wasn't placed initially.

[imabison]

When does spring tailgating begin? The off season is too long. We need to maintain our sharpness!

but will the snow melt in time is the question.. They were working on the sidewalk this morning cleaning. KUDOS to the Fargodome.

[Twincitybizon]

but will the snow melt in time is the question.. They were working on the sidewalk this morning cleaning. KUDOS to the Fargodome.

If the whole city floods can we tailgate on floating barges?

[westnodak93bison]

If the whole city floods can we tailgate on floating barges?Not without a permit

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[tony]

Not without a permit

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Probably need a Class III boiler license too.

[imabison]

If the whole city floods can we tailgate on floating barges?

If the whole city floods, I will still sit on my lawnchair and watch the barges float by...The water might be in my front yard...

[wagsabison]

Entz looks the part during the press conference they had. Haven’t really watched much of any of his interviews before.


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[Da Bison]

Entz looks the part during the press conference they had. Haven’t really watched much of any of his interviews before.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI really like his interviews.
He actually tells you something.
It's not a bunch of "coach speak"

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[Twincitybizon]

I really like his interviews.
He actually tells you something.
It's not a bunch of "coach speak"

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Agree, feels more transparent

[runtheoption]

I really like his interviews.
He actually tells you something.
It's not a bunch of "coach speak"

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Agree, feels more transparent

I like it too, but I don't expect it to last. Someone in the media or some wonky political figure will take something he says and twist it somehow to use it against him and/or NDSU. That will be the end of the transparent interviews.

[wagsabison]

I like it too, but I don't expect it to last. Someone in the media or some wonky political figure will take something he says and twist it somehow to use it against him and/or NDSU. That will be the end of the transparent interviews.

I was just thinking that. Transparent until it burns him sometime. That’s when coaches turn to coach speak.


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[EC8CH]

Entz looks the part during the press conference they had. Haven’t really watched much of any of his interviews before.


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He looks really comfortable in front of the camera. Looks totally natural and genuine. Think he'll handle the media just fine as the HC.

[EC8CH]

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/bison-video-blog-spring-ball-2019-kicks-off/

Holy Crap! Watch the video until the end. Ogbu has put on some serious muscle mass.

[wagsabison]

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/bison-video-blog-spring-ball-2019-kicks-off/

Holy Crap! Watch the video until the end. Ogbu has put on some serious muscle mass.

Easy to do for an 18 year old kid who probably hasn’t spent much time in the weight room and can eat anything he wants in the dining center.


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[Professor Chaos]

Easy to do for an 18 year old kid who probably hasn’t spent much time in the weight room and can eat anything he wants in the dining center.


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"Easy" probably isn't the right word there. I would go with "Doable".

#twss

[23Bison]

Boy Ogbu is jacked!

[GOBISON123]

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/bison-video-blog-spring-ball-2019-kicks-off/

Holy Crap! Watch the video until the end. Ogbu has put on some serious muscle mass.

He is ripped like Chris Board.

[TAILG8R]

"Easy" probably isn't the right word there. I would go with "Doable".

#twss

So you're saying Ogbu is doable? Cool coo coo cool cool cool.


:)

[Professor Chaos]

So you're saying Ogbu is doable? Cool coo coo cool cool cool.


:)
This is one of those times when a quote within a quote feature would be nice on this board's software. :rofl:

[Alsen]

Can't for the life of me understand why they want Seth Wilson in a 4-6 RB rotation when the kid has All-American talent. He has shown elite hands and is a phenomenal athlete.

Convert Seth Wilson to receiver and get him heavily involved in the offense on a regular basis.

Good coaches find a way to get their best players out on the field for the maximum number of snaps.

Seth is NOT just another guy.

Bison are absolutely loaded at RB.

Why the hell pull a redshirt on a freshman WR when you have on of the best players in the FCS buried in a five man RB rotation??

If Saybien Clark is half the player some think he might be, everyone is going to want to see him involved.

Ty Brooks,granted, when healthy, is as lethal as Dirty Harry's 44 magnum.

Adam Cofield was looking better than Dunn to me last year.

Dimitri Wilson is a talented football as well.

I don't know much about Hogarth.

I fully expect Bussey to be the every time punt returner his freshman year. He is also a perfect backup for Ty Brooks if he misses games again.
Really reminds me of Jakeem Grant of the Dolphins

Then there is this guy...http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?39577-2019-Verbal-Logan-Hofstedt
Really intriguing prospect. Maybe they use him at LB, but I think it would be a waste. He is fully developed right now and strong as an Ox.
Bison fans have been yearning for a power back that they can watch punish defenses; this might just be the guy. 6'1" 220 right now. 4.7 speed at that size is good as well.

It will break my heart if we are seeing Seth Wilson with only a few touches each game. It would be a crime.

[Vet70]

Wilson only has 8 catches in his career so I am not sure he has demonstrated "elite hands". I do think he is a phenomenal talent. I am just not sure you can just plug a running back into a receiver position when he did not even play there in high school. It might be possible, but in this case, I think we just have to trust the coaches to come up with the best possible receivers and utilize Wilson's talent.

[Twincitybizon]

Wilson only has 8 catches in his career so I am not sure he has demonstrated "elite hands". I do think he is a phenomenal talent. I am just not sure you can just plug a running back into a receiver position when he did not even play there in high school. It might be possible, but in this case, I think we just have to trust the coaches to come up with the best possible receivers and utilize Wilson's talent.

If they're willing to shift guys like radunz around on the line in order to get their best 5 out there as had been said, I'm sure they'd move Wilson around if it helped the team. Trust the coaches, not your hot takes. Also, amazing got for a team with soooooooo many running back last year we had very few healthy ones going into the end of the season. Seems like we needed them

[Twincitybizon]

If they're willing to shift guys like radunz around on the line in order to get their best 5 out there as had been said, I'm sure they'd move Wilson around if it helped the team. Trust the coaches, not alsens hot takes. Also, amazing got for a team with soooooooo many running back last year we had very few healthy ones going into the end of the season. Seems like we needed them
This was directed towards alsen

[Christopher Moen]

So, when is Jabril Cox becoming a WR?

[wagsabison]

If they're willing to shift guys like radunz around on the line in order to get their best 5 out there as had been said, I'm sure they'd move Wilson around if it helped the team. Trust the coaches, not your hot takes. Also, amazing got for a team with soooooooo many running back last year we had very few healthy ones going into the end of the season. Seems like we needed them

I took some of that (moving guys around) as a way of developing them more. Understanding other positions and what they need to do only helps them at their regular position.


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[Mr Meaty]

Can't for the life of me understand why they want Seth Wilson in a 4-6 RB rotation when the kid has All-American talent. He has shown elite hands and is a phenomenal athlete.

Convert Seth Wilson to receiver and get him heavily involved in the offense on a regular basis.

Good coaches find a way to get their best players out on the field for the maximum number of snaps.

Seth is NOT just another guy.

Bison are absolutely loaded at RB.

Why the hell pull a redshirt on a freshman WR when you have on of the best players in the FCS buried in a five man RB rotation??

If Saybien Clark is half the player some think he might be, everyone is going to want to see him involved.

Ty Brooks,granted, when healthy, is as lethal as Dirty Harry's 44 magnum.

Adam Cofield was looking better than Dunn to me last year.

Dimitri Wilson is a talented football as well.

I don't know much about Hogarth. Coming back from a blown ACL

I fully expect Bussey to be the every time punt returner his freshman year. He is also a perfect backup for Ty Brooks if he misses games again.
Really reminds me of Jakeem Grant of the Dolphins

Then there is this guy...http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?39577-2019-Verbal-Logan-Hofstedt
Really intriguing prospect. Maybe they use him at LB, but I think it would be a waste. He is fully developed right now and strong as an Ox.
Bison fans have been yearning for a power back that they can watch punish defenses; this might just be the guy. 6'1" 220 right now. 4.7 speed at that size is good as well.

It will break my heart if we are seeing Seth Wilson with only a few touches each game. It would be a crime.

Only info I got for you.

[Twincitybizon]

I took some of that (moving guys around) as a way of developing them more. Understanding other positions and what they need to do only helps them at their regular position.


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I'm sure that's what it is but with a new staff maybe they suprise us. I wouldn't be shocked is things shuffle s bit

[imabison]

Someone asked if the Spring Game was real or just a glorified practice under Entz.

https://www.inforum.com/sports/football/996273-Under-Entz-its-the-same-old-same-old-with-Bison-spring-football

per Kolpack same old same old..

[Bisonator98]

Someone asked if the Spring Game was real or just a glorified practice under Entz.

https://www.inforum.com/sports/football/996273-Under-Entz-its-the-same-old-same-old-with-Bison-spring-football

per Kolpack same old same old..

I don't see anything in there specifically about the spring game or am I missing it?

[imabison]

I don't see anything in there specifically about the spring game or am I missing it?

Spring practice includes spring game, assume its the same.

[BisonNeil]

If they're willing to shift guys like radunz around on the line in order to get their best 5 out there as had been said, I'm sure they'd move Wilson around if it helped the team. Trust the coaches, not your hot takes. Also, amazing got for a team with soooooooo many running back last year we had very few healthy ones going into the end of the season. Seems like we needed them

Actually, I was thinking a similar thought but with Zac Johnson. Radunz has an OT body, ZJ does not. I was thinking that moving ZJ inside would give the Bison a dominate blocker inside and perhaps remove his annoying illegal motion penalties. To me Cordell Volson has more of an OT type body and agility and might not cost the offense so many yards.

[56BISON73]

I don't see anything in there specifically about the spring game or am I missing it?

Oh shit! Here we go again!:D

[Facts]

I am just not sure you can just plug a running back into a receiver position when he did not even play there in high school.

It worked ok for Ryan Smith, and saying that doesn’t necessarily Wilson should get moved to slot guy either.

[ZHerd]

Wilson probably breaks more tackles per carry than any rb on last year’s roster and may be our best RB this year. I Don’t see how switching him to wr is necessary when he is already valuable at a position that gets so much action.

[CAS4127]

Wilson probably breaks more tackles per carry than any rb on last year’s roster and may be our best RB this year. I Don’t see how switching him to wr is necessary when he is already valuable at a position that gets so much action.

Exactly. Recruit WRs.


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[wagsabison]

You don’t move your most well-rounded rb to a new position just because. Plus I’d argue we have 3 RB’s that will carry the brunt of the load. Brooks is more of a gimmicky type player who is fun to watch but susceptible to injury.


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[Vet70]

You don’t move your most well-rounded rb to a new position just because. Plus I’d argue we have 3 RB’s that will carry the brunt of the load. Brooks is more of a gimmicky type player who is fun to watch but susceptible to injury.


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Moving Wilson to WR is on par with the suggestion to move Cox there last season.

[yopaulie]

You don’t move your most well-rounded rb to a new position just because. Plus I’d argue we have 3 RB’s that will carry the brunt of the load. Brooks is more of a gimmicky type player who is fun to watch but susceptible to injury.


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Gimmicky?? He was our best rb last year, just too light to be an every down back.

[Kujava23]

Actually, I was thinking a similar thought but with Zac Johnson. Radunz has an OT body, ZJ does not. I was thinking that moving ZJ inside would give the Bison a dominate blocker inside and perhaps remove his annoying illegal motion penalties. To me Cordell Volson has more of an OT type body and agility and might not cost the offense so many yards.

I agree--Zach had penalities in last several games too last year

[EC8CH]

Gimmicky?? He was our best rb last year, just too light to be an every down back.

Think gimmicky was just a poor choice of words to describe not being an every down type back. Change of pace would be better.

[wagsabison]

Gimmicky?? He was our best rb last year, just too light to be an every down back.

Gimmicky is probably not the correct term but a limited touches kind of back. 5-8 a game. Not a 15 plus a game for the whole season.


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[imabison]

Bison coaches want to keep players 'uncomfortable' in spring practice
https://www.inforum.com/sports/football/996353-Bison-coaches-want-to-keep-players-uncomfortable-in-spring-practice
From the Forum...

[ndsubison1]

If they're willing to shift guys like radunz around on the line in order to get their best 5 out there as had been said, I'm sure they'd move Wilson around if it helped the team. Trust the coaches, not your hot takes. Also, amazing got for a team with soooooooo many running back last year we had very few healthy ones going into the end of the season. Seems like we needed them

Radunz will stay at LT. Can bank on that.

[bison_by_blood]

Not sure I love this “uncomfortable” stuff. Let’s hope that was just a small part of one practice. I’m all for cross training o lineman, but Radunz, Johnson and Volson don’t need to snap ever.

[wagsabison]

Not sure I love this “uncomfortable” stuff. Let’s hope that was just a small part of one practice. I’m all for cross training o lineman, but Radunz, Johnson and Volson don’t need to snap ever.

Definitely a new philosophy, at least one they have been preaching to the media.


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[ndsubison1]

Not sure I love this “uncomfortable” stuff. Let’s hope that was just a small part of one practice. I’m all for cross training o lineman, but Radunz, Johnson and Volson don’t need to snap ever.

It was a little uncomfortable reading about

[gumby013]

Not sure I love this “uncomfortable” stuff. Let’s hope that was just a small part of one practice. I’m all for cross training o lineman, but Radunz, Johnson and Volson don’t need to snap ever.

Next week the player’s shoes will be filled with Nickelodeon slime to make sure they are never comfortable.

[Bison"FANatic"]

It is hard to fight complacency. Hopefully keeping players engaged mentally will keep them sharp and build depth if need be.
If that is what it takes to keep possibly the best football player to come through the NDSU program engaged so be it. Everybody is motivated differently and a good coach will find that spark with each player. If Jabril can LISTEN and LEARN the other side it will allow him to HELP the D and person playing that spot and make him a better Defensive LEADer.

[TAILG8R]

I read it as him trying to keep them from going through the motions and becoming stagnant. In other words it's just a different way of saying they don't want to rest on their laurels.

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[Bison"FANatic"]

I read it as him trying to keep them from going through the motions and becoming stagnant. In other words it's just a different way of saying they don't want to rest on their laurels.

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If you listen to the press conference that is what I got also

[bison_by_blood]

I read it as him trying to keep them from going through the motions and becoming stagnant. In other words it's just a different way of saying they don't want to rest on their laurels.

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That’s all fine and good, but this doesn’t seem like the time or team. You do that stuff with veteran teams and coaching staffs that have been in place for years. We have neither. Pretty sure guys like Cox and Radunz are motivated to better themselves because if they do, millions of dollars will come in the NFL. The majority of the team is fighting for playing time. Last year, I could understand complacency being an issue. This year I just don’t see it being relevant.

[thebigund]

That’s all fine and good, but this doesn’t seem like the time or team. You do that stuff with veteran teams and coaching staffs that have been in place for years. We have neither. Pretty sure guys like Cox and Radunz are motivated to better themselves because if they do, millions of dollars will come in the NFL. The majority of the team is fighting for playing time. Last year, I could understand complacency being an issue. This year I just don’t see it being relevant.
I am all for whatever Entz can do to fuck your program up.

[bison_by_blood]

I am all for whatever Entz can do to fuck your program up.

Mods, would u ban this fucking loser troll already? Trying to have an honest discussion...

[Vet70]

That’s all fine and good, but this doesn’t seem like the time or team. You do that stuff with veteran teams and coaching staffs that have been in place for years. We have neither. Pretty sure guys like Cox and Radunz are motivated to better themselves because if they do, millions of dollars will come in the NFL. The majority of the team is fighting for playing time. Last year, I could understand complacency being an issue. This year I just don’t see it being relevant.

Some of what Entz is doing may be questionable but giving Cox some experience in the middle is a good idea IMO.

[NDSU1980]

I am all for whatever Entz can do to fuck your program up.


Mods, would u ban this fucking loser troll already? Trying to have an honest discussion...

I second it. No way would any Bison fan get away with this trash on the SS. I say ban him and make it permanent. No reason the rest of us should have to put up with this.

[Bison20]

Some of what Entz is doing may be questionable but giving Cox some experience in the middle is a good idea IMO.

Hes not learning the middle. Hes learning the will spot as outside. Last year he was the sam

[Catman]

Hes not learning the middle. Hes learning the will spot as outside. Last year he was the sam

I think they have JC taking reps at the Will just in case AM isn’t ready then the next best rotation is JB at the Sam and JC at the Will. Brilliant coaching if u ask me. Best 11 on the field.

[Vet70]

Hes not learning the middle. Hes learning the will spot as outside. Last year he was the sam

My mistake but the sentiment is the same. He showed in high school that he could play a number of positions and he will do fine with this one.

[HerdBot]

That’s all fine and good, but this doesn’t seem like the time or team. You do that stuff with veteran teams and coaching staffs that have been in place for years. We have neither. Pretty sure guys like Cox and Radunz are motivated to better themselves because if they do, millions of dollars will come in the NFL. The majority of the team is fighting for playing time. Last year, I could understand complacency being an issue. This year I just don’t see it being relevant.

Cox, Radunz, and Zack Johnson are experienced players with a redshirt season. Having them learn multiple positions or even learning a new one helps them develop (improving NFL stock), allows us get other quality players on the field, and allows us to keep them on the field during injury.

Chris Board and Nick DeLuca learning multiple positions allowed Jabril to see the field

Cox has the body type and athleticism to be Travis Beck good on the other side. He also could be a great middle linebacker during nickel downs. Teams will start to figure him out if we dont make changes to the way were using him now

[Bison"FANatic"]

Plus beside the injury benefit of having more depth, with Jabril it offers the opportunity to move him around and make the opposing QB account for him. He is that good that they will want to know where he is when they come to line. Keeps the opposing O coordinator on his toes.

[ndsubison1]

Practicing multiple positions is a good thing. Never know when someone will go down either.

[Twincitybizon]

Plus beside the injury benefit of having more depth, with Jabril it offers the opportunity to move him around and make the opposing QB account for him. He is that good that they will want to know where he is when they come to line. Keeps the opposing O coordinator on his toes.

This is the biggest benefit in my eyes for jabril, offenses just kept splitting him out wide on slot recievers to get him away from the ball. Limiting his production

[GreenfieldBison]

Mods, would u ban this fucking loser troll already? Trying to have an honest discussion...

My guess is that he WAS being honest.


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[17>1]

That’s all fine and good, but this doesn’t seem like the time or team. You do that stuff with veteran teams and coaching staffs that have been in place for years. We have neither. Pretty sure guys like Cox and Radunz are motivated to better themselves because if they do, millions of dollars will come in the NFL. The majority of the team is fighting for playing time. Last year, I could understand complacency being an issue. This year I just don’t see it being relevant.

I'd like to think the coaching staff knows which players to challenge with this uncomfortable thing, and which players are not ready. Something with Entz and his transparency that I've enjoyed so far, is naming some names on guys that need to improve. I don't view it as throwing anyone under the bus, but simply telling fans and media what we want to know. If the game needs to slow down for someone like Ogbu, I'm fairly certain he is focusing on D end and not anything else. The upper classmen like Dillon, Jabril, Zach and Ben...those guys are into their 3rd, 4th or even 5th spring balls. I like this idea of switching things up for them, and frankly from what I'm hearing they do to.

[Vet70]

My guess is that he WAS being honest.


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I don't think it is a guess. It encapsulates the mindset of their program. tony made this point a few months ago. NDSU came into the Valley, saw UNI and Youngstown and knew we needed to get better to be competitive. The UN_ view is that their only hope is for the Bison to get worse.

[thebigund]

Mods, would u ban this fucking loser troll already? Trying to have an honest discussion...

I’m the only honest one here junior. Maybe sit back and read instead of type, you might learn something.

[Bison Dan]

I’m the only honest one here junior. Maybe sit back and read instead of type, you might learn something.

You've been so wrong on your players abilities and team success that it isn't funny.

[CAS4127]

https://twitter.com/fargobige/status/1112820315804090371?s=21


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[NDSU1980]

You've been so wrong on your players abilities and team success that it isn't funny.

Actually it IS funny how wrong geaux sioux/bigund always is when it comes to evaluating his players. Everyone that's he's ever proclaimed to be a beast has wound up a dud. The problem with UN_ fans is, you can't fix stupid. I get a good chuckle every time he proclaims fhawk players to be the best.

[ndsubison1]

https://twitter.com/fargobige/status/1112820315804090371?s=21


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I wonder if we have a "rb" that is an experienced WR.

[Snowgoose]

I wonder if we have a "rb" that is an experienced WR.

So when is finally announced that Williams is moved back to WR and is starting?

[thebigund]

You've been so wrong on your players abilities and team success that it isn't funny.

Have I though? I said Kenny was an NFL player when he was a true fr. Check.

[NDSU1980]

Have I though? I said Kenny was an NFL player when he was a true fr. Check.

Yea, and where was he when he was a Junior???? Not sucking air playing for a 3-8 team like UN_

[Bisonator98]

So when is finally announced that Williams is moved back to WR and is starting?

Don't think that is gonna happen. There's a reason Williams didn't stick at WR. There are plenty of guys who will get a shot at WR. Watson and Sproles have 2 spots locked up.

[westnodak93bison]

Can D. William's really beat out Seth, Ty, Adam and Sabian for snaps? I have a hard time seeing that happen. Maybe there are more 3 back sets coming?

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[23Bison]

Can D. William's really beat out Seth, Ty, Adam and Sabian for snaps? I have a hard time seeing that happen. Maybe there are more 3 back sets coming?

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These are my thoughts as well. RB position is loaded and I don’t see why they wouldn’t put him in the same position he has been in for 3 years. Can never have too many WR, especially experienced ones.

[Vet70]

These are my thoughts as well. RB position is loaded and I don’t see why they wouldn’t put him in the same position he has been in for 3 years. Can never have too many WR, especially experienced ones.

True, but the same can be said of running backs. We started out loaded last season and were thin by the Natty.

[Twincitybizon]

Can D. William's really beat out Seth, Ty, Adam and Sabian for snaps? I have a hard time seeing that happen. Maybe there are more 3 back sets coming?

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He should do really well in that set. Used to open field blocking, then imagine a guy who played wr streaking past you down the field to catch a pass. Or motioning out of the backfield to iso on a lb. Plus he can run the ball. I like

[23Bison]

True, but the same can be said of running backs. We started out loaded last season and were thin by the Natty.
Correct but why not just use him as a WR and if guys in the RB room get hurt then move him. I guess I don’t really care as long as we win games.

[Snowgoose]

I trust our coaches, but from my couch he should be moved back to WR as we are more more inexperienced there than at RB.

[CAS4127]

https://twitter.com/kvrrsports/status/1113226654942400512?s=21


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[mtoutfitter]

I trust our coaches, but from my couch he should be moved back to WR as we are more more inexperienced there than at RB.

My recliner and I agree!

[Vet70]

I trust our coaches, but from my couch he should be moved back to WR as we are more more inexperienced there than at RB.


My recliner and I agree!

From my bar stool, you guys could be right.

[mtoutfitter]

From my bar stool, you guys could be right.

I like the way you think......and act!

[EC8CH]

https://twitter.com/kvrrsports/status/1113226654942400512?s=21


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Ty's got spunk. Says he's trying to get mic'd up for a game. I bet that would be interesting audio.

[Bison Loaf]

I trust our coaches, but from my couch he should be moved back to WR as we are more more inexperienced there than at RB.


My recliner and I agree!


From my bar stool, you guys could be right.

From my porcelain throne, it looks like you guys are full of sh*t. :) ;)

[bruinbison]

Jeff & Dom with good things to say about RFR Zach Mathis at WR on their Bison Media Blog yesterday.
IIRC the words quoted from Coach Entz were “he is making plays all over the place”.
The 6’ 6” WR :cheers: weighed in at 196 for the spring roster after being listed at 187 on the fall roster.

Obviously the coaching staffs’ attempt to convert Zach Mathis from WR to TE failed......:)

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/bison-video-blog-spring-ball-2019-week-two-update/

[OrygunBison]

It would be awesome to have one or two freshman WR's coming up at the same time as our Freshman QB.

[EC8CH]

Obviously the coaching staffs’ attempt to convert Zach Mathis from WR to TE failed......:)


Don't give up hope just yet.

[23Bison]

Well let’s keep everyone healthy and progressing.

[Farmer63]

Jeff & Dom with good things to say about RFR Zach Mathis at WR on their Bison Media Blog yesterday.
IIRC the words quoted from Coach Entz were “he is making plays all over the place”.
The 6’ 6” WR :cheers: weighed in at 196 for the spring roster after being listed at 187 on the fall roster.

Obviously the coaching staffs’ attempt to convert Zach Mathis from WR to TE failed......:)

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/bison-video-blog-spring-ball-2019-week-two-update/

This is the guy I am hoping can find a spot on the field. I'd love to have a nice, long WR who can go up and get a jump ball.

[Alsen]

I expect Josh Babicz and Noah Gindorf to be making their share of those kind of plays.

As far as WR goes, what the Bison really,actually,absolutely need.................is a clutch,super reliable,catch everything,(Zach Vraa) receiver who will get open and get you that first down conversion on 3rd and long.

The only guy on this team I see of being truly capable of filling that role is Seth Wilson. I don't care where he lines up as long as he is on the field for those crucial snaps.

There are three guys I want to see on the field almost every down. Cox and Tuszka on defense, and Seth Wilson on offense.

I don't care if they rotate QB's, just get the rock to Seth Wilson 20 times a game. Around 5 carries and 15 targets would work great.

[Vet70]

I expect Josh Babicz and Noah Gindorf to be making their share of those kind of plays.

As far as WR goes, what the Bison really,actually,absolutely need.................is a clutch,super reliable,catch everything,(Zach Vraa) receiver who will get open and get you that first down conversion on 3rd and long.

The only guy on this team I see of being truly capable of filling that role is Seth Wilson. I don't care where he lines up as long as he is on the field for those crucial snaps.

There are three guys I want to see on the field almost every down. Cox and Tuszka on defense, and Seth Wilson on offense.

I don't care if they rotate QB's, just get the rock to Seth Wilson 20 times a game. Around 5 carries and 15 targets would work great.

He has only 8 catches for 103 yards as a Bison and never has proven himself as a Vraa type receiver. What makes you so positive he is the guy?

[CAS4127]

I expect Josh Babicz and Noah Gindorf to be making their share of those kind of plays.

As far as WR goes, what the Bison really,actually,absolutely need.................is a clutch,super reliable,catch everything,(Zach Vraa) receiver who will get open and get you that first down conversion on 3rd and long.

The only guy on this team I see of being truly capable of filling that role is Seth Wilson. I don't care where he lines up as long as he is on the field for those crucial snaps.

There are three guys I want to see on the field almost every down. Cox and Tuszka on defense, and Seth Wilson on offense.

I don't care if they rotate QB's, just get the rock to Seth Wilson 20 times a game. Around 5 carries and 15 targets would work great.

I want to see Gindorf in a Gronkosky (sp?) roll. It’s time we do that IMO!!


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[Twincitybizon]

I want to see Gindorf in a Gronkosky (sp?) roll. It’s time we do that IMO!!


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This would be sweet. I'm all for the TE group!! Monsters!

[Alsen]

He has only 8 catches for 103 yards as a Bison and never has proven himself as a Vraa type receiver. What makes you so positive he is the guy?

I guarantee you that if Seth stays healthy and gets the snaps he needs, he WILL be an All-American next year.

[Bisonator98]

I expect Josh Babicz and Noah Gindorf to be making their share of those kind of plays.

As far as WR goes, what the Bison really,actually,absolutely need.................is a clutch,super reliable,catch everything,(Zach Vraa) receiver who will get open and get you that first down conversion on 3rd and long.

The only guy on this team I see of being truly capable of filling that role is Seth Wilson. I don't care where he lines up as long as he is on the field for those crucial snaps.

There are three guys I want to see on the field almost every down. Cox and Tuszka on defense, and Seth Wilson on offense.

I don't care if they rotate QB's, just get the rock to Seth Wilson 20 times a game. Around 5 carries and 15 targets would work great.

Hi Mr Wilson.;)

[Vet70]

I guarantee you that if Seth stays healthy and gets the snaps he needs, he WILL be an All-American next year.

Maybe he will, but not because he is a receiver.

[Alsen]

https://www.rotoworld.com/football/nfl/player/9494/albert-wilson

I see Seth as this type of player. This Wilson..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZsFmcZLmTs&t=66s

led the NFL in Run After Catch ratio until a mid-season injury.

[wagsabison]

https://www.rotoworld.com/football/nfl/player/9494/albert-wilson

I see Seth as this type of player. This Wilson..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZsFmcZLmTs&t=66s

led the NFL in Run After Catch ratio until a mid-season injury.

Well, they share the same last name.


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[Bison20]

I guarantee you that if Seth stays healthy and gets the snaps he needs, he WILL be an All-American next year.

I guarantee you that will won't be an all American this year. Not because of a lack of talent by him. Because of all the other talented RBS we have. To many touches to share. He does seem to have really good hands but no way he gets moved to wr

[17>1]

Nice to see Alsen showing some love for a player wearing a Bison uniform, instead of tearing one down. Definitely a nice change from his old self.

[bison once]

Sounds like Seth may have had a bad knee injury today. A non contact deal where he jump cut and went down. Hope it’s not too bad.

[SamsRams]

I guarantee you that if Seth stays healthy and gets the snaps he needs, he WILL be an All-American next year.
There isn’t a RB on the roster who wouldn’t be all American if they stayed healthy and got the snaps they need to become an all American. No slight to Seth, it’s just that they have too many good backs to allow one back to get awards

[Rixen]

Sounds like Seth may have had a bad knee injury today. A non contact deal where he jump cut and went down. Hope it’s not too bad.

Looks like Dom just confirmed that it is likely a serious injury but the diagnosis is still unknown. Via Twitter.

https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/1115276126715297799

That really sucks to hear. Was excited to see the new wave of RBs take the helm full time.

[Bison"FANatic"]

That really sucks. Non contact Knee injury is not something that you like to hear as they are rarely good. Hope for the best and next man up.

I am excited to see Sabien Clark play regularly.

[wagsabison]

Looks like Dom just confirmed that it is likely a serious injury but the diagnosis is still unknown. Via Twitter.

https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/1115276126715297799

That really sucks to hear. Was excited to see the new wave of RBs take the helm full time.

Unfortunate for a kid with a lot of promise.


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[westnodak93bison]

Looks like Dom just confirmed that it is likely a serious injury but the diagnosis is still unknown. Via Twitter.

https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/1115276126715297799

That really sucks to hear. Was excited to see the new wave of RBs take the helm full time.Damn, not good.

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[23Bison]

Now who was it that jinxed Seth Wilson?

[56BISON73]

Now who was it that jinxed Seth Wilson?

There was some jackwagon that said we didnt need anymore running backs.

[Bisonator98]

There was some jackwagon that said we didnt need anymore running backs.

He also wanted to move Seth to WR. Guess that won't be happening......

Sad deal for Seth, hope for a full recovery.

[CAS4127]

https://twitter.com/fgosportswriter/status/1115342806925619205?s=21


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[23Bison]

Great to hear about Mathis! Watson needs to be wrapped in bubble wrap. Would it be legal to give home a wraps to play?

[EC8CH]

Great to hear about Mathis! Watson needs to be wrapped in bubble wrap. Would it be legal to give home a wraps to play?

Would like to see Mathis put on some weight. Still looks stick thin.

[Alsen]

Heartbreaking about Seth Wilson. Huge loss if he misses this season. Huge!!

Bring on Cofield and Clarke and here's hoping Braylon Henderson is mature and wise beyond his years. Looks like he is going to be foregoing his redshirt.

Great news about Mathis though.

[ndsubison1]

Heartbreaking about Seth Wilson. Huge loss if he misses this season. Huge!!

Bring on Cofield and Clarke and here's hoping Braylon Henderson is mature and wise beyond his years. Looks like he is going to be foregoing his redshirt.

Great news about Mathis though.

What about Bussey?

[Alsen]

What about Bussey?

Brooks backup maybe. I think he is special teams returner if he isn't redshirted. Really needs to put on 15 pounds of rock solid muscle.

[Alsen]

Logan Hofstedt averaged 9.43 ypc and close to 1700 yards last year. Haven't we always wanted a bona fide power RB? Maybe this is the guy. His highlights are like watching somebody get beat up, only in this case it is opposing defense's and QB's.

[Vet70]

Logan Hofstedt averaged 9.43 ypc and close to 1700 yards last year. Haven't we always wanted a bona fide power RB? Maybe this is the guy. His highlights are like watching somebody get beat up, only in this case it is opposing defense's and QB's.

The only Hofstedt that I see on the roster is Mason, a Sophomore linebacker.

[23Bison]

The only Hofstedt that I see on the roster is Mason, a Sophomore linebacker.

That’s because Logan is currently still in high school. Will join the team in fall camp I believe

[Vet70]

That’s because Logan is currently still in high school. Will join the team in fall camp I believe

TIL---thanks.

[bruinbison]

Another injury mentioned by Dom & Jeff was Soph TE Josh Babicz - he will miss the rest of spring ball with an ankle injury.

[Twincitybizon]

TIL---thanks.

Guy is a beast and posts some powerlifting to Twitter. Body is ready now for football. Lb fb power back. We went from not knowing what Williams was going to do to being grateful he made the switch in one injury. Things work out

[Rixen]

https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/1115990024447832064 ACL Tear confirmed. Damn.

See you next year, Seth. Keep Grinding.

[BisManBison]

https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/1115990024447832064 ACL Tear confirmed. Damn.

See you next year, Seth. Keep Grinding.

Do we need to consider the "T" word to add some depth at that position? Is there a potential for another King Frazier that we once recruited looking for more playing time?

[23Bison]

I’m not sure we are there yet. Still have 3 on the roster with the freshmen coming. Thoughts?

[Farmer63]

Do we need to consider the "T" word to add some depth at that position? Is there a potential for another King Frazier that we once recruited looking for more playing time?

We still have 4 pretty talented RB's for this year.... I'm not too worried. I just hope Seth can come back 100% for next year. If not, we will need to look hard at filling 2020's depth.

[Bisonator98]

I’m not sure we are there yet. Still have 3 on the roster with the freshmen coming. Thoughts?

3? I count 5, Ty Brooks, Dimitri Williams, Adam Cofield, Saybein Clark and Ben Hoggarth. Plus I think a couple freshmen coming in, we're fine at RB.

[Professor Chaos]

Do we need to consider the "T" word to add some depth at that position? Is there a potential for another King Frazier that we once recruited looking for more playing time?
There's still plenty of depth at RB IMO. A lot it hinges on Sabein Clark being as good as we all think he is but both he and Cofield have the frames to be a feature back. Brooks carried the ball 100+ times last year and I'm sure he was in line for a bigger workload this year even before Wilson's injury. Dmitri Williams will give them depth and a passing down RB. I think the only place there's a gap is someone to take those mop up carries. Clark is the only underclassmen in that group so maybe he's the guy but, if anything, they probably pull a redshirt for that like they did with Chase Morlock in 2013.

[EC8CH]

Younger backs need to get up to speed on pass pro fast. Going to have a new QB to protect back there.

[23Bison]

3? I count 5, Ty Brooks, Dimitri Williams, Adam Cofield, Saybein Clark and Ben Hoggarth. Plus I think a couple freshmen coming in, we're fine at RB.
Yup my mistake. Forgot about Dimitri and this Hoggarth fella. I don’t see any need for a transfer RB.

[Vet70]

With the backs we have if there are guys up front who can push we should be okay.

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Don't want to read through the entire thread.

Who will be our starting QB next fall?

I'll hang up and listen.

[23Bison]

Well that’s easy. Trey I mean Zeb I mean... oh crap I don’t know. If I had to guess it will be Trey.

[mtoutfitter]

Don't want to read through the entire thread.

Who will be our starting QB next fall?

I'll hang up and listen.

It'll be Noah Hotchkiss or Holden Sanders.

[BisManBison]

There's still plenty of depth at RB IMO. A lot it hinges on Sabein Clark being as good as we all think he is but both he and Cofield have the frames to be a feature back. Brooks carried the ball 100+ times last year and I'm sure he was in line for a bigger workload this year even before Wilson's injury. Dmitri Williams will give them depth and a passing down RB. I think the only place there's a gap is someone to take those mop up carries. Clark is the only underclassmen in that group so maybe he's the guy but, if anything, they probably pull a redshirt for that like they did with Chase Morlock in 2013.

For mop up duty I think we can get by with the new redshirt rule and use freshmen without losing redshirts. My only thought in asking about a "T" is accounting for additional attrition throughout the season. Brooks, Dunn, Anderson, and Wilson all missed a fair number of games last year, we'd be foolish to think we won't have guys missing games this year too. We've felt really good about our depth in the past only to see oh shit moments by the end of the year. Not saying its a must, but I'd prefer to keep all the redshirts that we can.

[Twincitybizon]

For mop up duty I think we can get by with the new redshirt rule and use freshmen without losing redshirts. My only thought in asking about a "T" is accounting for additional attrition throughout the season. Brooks, Dunn, Anderson, and Wilson all missed a fair number of games last year, we'd be foolish to think we won't have guys missing games this year too. We've felt really good about our depth in the past only to see oh shit moments by the end of the year. Not saying its a must, but I'd prefer to keep all the redshirts that we can.

If they're ready play em. Cause ya know, they might tear an acl in year two. ��

[Farmer63]

Don't want to read through the entire thread.

Who will be our starting QB next fall?

I'll hang up and listen.

Coaches say it's totally undecided until fall camp. My guess would be Lance or Noland, with the edge going to Lance because he has been around the Bison organization for a season.... but????

[Rixen]

For mop up duty I think we can get by with the new redshirt rule and use freshmen without losing redshirts. My only thought in asking about a "T" is accounting for additional attrition throughout the season. Brooks, Dunn, Anderson, and Wilson all missed a fair number of games last year, we'd be foolish to think we won't have guys missing games this year too. We've felt really good about our depth in the past only to see oh shit moments by the end of the year. Not saying its a must, but I'd prefer to keep all the redshirts that we can.

I agree with Bis. Utitlize the 4 game rule for the 2 new guys in mop duty when applicable and see which one has what it takes if a redshirt NEEDS to be pulled.

[bisonfanette]

OK... I'm getting more information re: the bunnies spring game than ours. Isn't this a "thing" anymore? Where's the hype?

[wagsabison]

Cofield did a good job in mop up duty last year.


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[Twincitybizon]

OK... I'm getting more information re: the bunnies spring game than ours. Isn't this a "thing" anymore? Where's the hype?

Not a thing, coaches don't want it to risk injury for a team that's plays into Jan every year. How many more games have we played this decade then SDSU?

[MLSND]

If my count is right, 2011-2018
Bison 120
Jacks 104

[Vet70]

If my count is right, 2011-2018
Bison 120
Jacks 104

Since 2010 Bison 134, Bunnies 115. That jives with your count.

[westnodak93bison]

Cofield did a good job in mop up duty last year.


Sent from my iPad using TapatalkHe is a good back. No worries giving him the ball imho.

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[westnodak93bison]

Coaches say it's totally undecided until fall camp. My guess would be Lance or Noland, with the edge going to Lance because he has been around the Bison organization for a season.... but????Lance has the edge because of the dual threat imho. So much harder to defend.

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[Vet70]

Lance has the edge because of the dual threat imho. So much harder to defend.

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I see it as his to lose.

[BisManBison]

Lance has the edge because of the dual threat imho. So much harder to defend.

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If we go back to a more pure west coast offense a dual threat QB loses a lot of that edge and I could see us doing that under Roehl.

[bisonfanette]

Not a thing, coaches don't want it to risk injury for a team that's plays into Jan every year. How many more games have we played this decade then SDSU?

I understand that... but in the recent past, they had vendors inside the dome etc. in addition to tailgating & the game/scrimmage. It’s just quiet.

[23Bison]

I think the year under Stick’s wing learning the playbook is more of an edge. Who knows really on how this pans out. Let’s just keep winning titles please.

[Vet70]

If we go back to a more pure west coast offense a dual threat QB loses a lot of that edge and I could see us doing that under Roehl.

What we have been doing has worked pretty well I would hate for anyone to screw it up.

P.S. I don't like change.

[Twincitybizon]

What we have been doing has worked pretty well I would hate for anyone to screw it up.

P.S. I don't like change.

Bring back the veer!

[Vet70]

Bring back the veer!

Walter Camp's 1882 T formation or nothing.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c7/Yost_regular_formation_%28crop%29.jpg

[Farmer63]

If we go back to a more pure west coast offense a dual threat QB loses a lot of that edge and I could see us doing that under Roehl.

Do you really think we have the wide receiver core to run a west coast style? And I'm not dissing our WR's... but right up until Wilson got hurt, the talk was that we were unproven and lacked depth in our WR group. We even moved DJ Stewart from RB to WR to try and shore up some depth. I just think our guys fit better into the ground and pound style... force the defense to load the box, then pick away at the gaps that leaves in the secondary.

[BisManBison]

Do you really think we have the wide receiver core to run a west coast style? And I'm not dissing our WR's... but right up until Wilson got hurt, the talk was that we were unproven and lacked depth in our WR group. We even moved DJ Stewart from RB to WR to try and shore up some depth. I just think our guys fit better into the ground and pound style... force the defense to load the box, then pick away at the gaps that leaves in the secondary.

Well, I believe we have the receivers to run a west coast style if we use all our receivers, including our TE's and running backs. West coast is quick reads with the ball coming out fast to get the ball into your playmakers hands in open space. Part of my question comes from the recent interest in small, quick running backs we seem to be targeting. IMO, those types of backs are going to do well in an offense that gets them the ball quickly on swing passes rather than pounding them between the tackles. Just an observation of a noticeable change in some of our running back recruits makes me wonder if Roehl will bring back those portions of our offense he ran as a player and that we ran so effectively when Walker was our QB.

[Bison20]

Do you really think we have the wide receiver core to run a west coast style? And I'm not dissing our WR's... but right up until Wilson got hurt, the talk was that we were unproven and lacked depth in our WR group. We even moved DJ Stewart from RB to WR to try and shore up some depth. I just think our guys fit better into the ground and pound style... force the defense to load the box, then pick away at the gaps that leaves in the secondary.

I believe DJ Stewart has always been a wr since coming in last fall. I don't think he started as a rb here eventhough that's what he played in hs

[Vet70]

Well, I believe we have the receivers to run a west coast style if we use all our receivers, including our TE's and running backs. West coast is quick reads with the ball coming out fast to get the ball into your playmakers hands in open space. Part of my question comes from the recent interest in small, quick running backs we seem to be targeting. IMO, those types of backs are going to do well in an offense that gets them the ball quickly on swing passes rather than pounding them between the tackles. Just an observation of a noticeable change in some of our running back recruits makes me wonder if Roehl will bring back those portions of our offense he ran as a player and that we ran so effectively when Walker was our QB.

Roehl won't change the offense without Entz being on board. Maybe things will change in the next couple of years but right after being hired Entz said the recipe for success has already been demonstrated and his plan with minor changes was to continue running the ball and using the passing game in an efficient manner. There is always the possibility he has changed his mind.
https://soundcloud.com/user-744211984/new-ndsu-football-head-coach-matt-entz-press-conference-12-17-18

[23Bison]

Whatever they did last year was perfect in my mind. Messingham dialed the balance between the pass and run in perfectly.

[BisManBison]

Roehl won't change the offense without Entz being on board. Maybe things will change in the next couple of years but right after being hired Entz said the recipe for success has already been demonstrated and his plan with minor changes was to continue running the ball and using the passing game in an efficient manner. There is always the possibility he has changed his mind.
https://soundcloud.com/user-744211984/new-ndsu-football-head-coach-matt-entz-press-conference-12-17-18

I'm not expecting whole sale changes, but adding some of the west coast passing schemes back in certainly seems like a possibility and logical given Roehl's familiarity with that.

[Vet70]

I'm not expecting whole sale changes, but adding some of the west coast passing schemes back in certainly seems like a possibility and logical given Roehl's familiarity with that.

One way or another I want football again---I am tired of waiting. :banghead:

[23Bison]

One way or another I want football again---I am tired of waiting. :banghead:
:judges::judges: I would like to see the TE used just a bit more and show off what kind of athletes we have at that position.

[Farmer63]

I believe DJ Stewart has always been a wr since coming in last fall. I don't think he started as a rb here eventhough that's what he played in hs

You might be right... I had it down that he was listed as RB on the roster last year, but I pulled up the 2018 roster on gobison and he was at WR. My mistake. I thought that just happened this spring, but I guess not.

[Mr Meaty]

Whatever they did last year was perfect in my mind. Messingham dialed the balance between the pass and run in perfectly.

I wish Coach Roehl and the team all the best in the coming years. But there maybe a learning curve or growing pains without Mess calling the offense. Again I am on board with Roehl but will miss Mess.

[BadlandsBison]

I think the passing offense will be alright if we get good production from the tight ends. We have plenty of good athletes at TE.

I feel pretty good about the O-line. The guys that stick around end up being good players.

[bruinbison]

I think the passing offense will be alright if we get good production from the tight ends. We have plenty of good athletes at TE.

I feel pretty good about the O-line. The guys that stick around end up being good players.

One of the young guys Jeff & Dom were quoting good things about was RFR Jalen Sundell - 6’ 5 287 - iirc he was getting some time at 1st team RT. Assume that has something to do with the coaches switching players around to different positions for spring practice reasons. Cordell Volson being out due to injury may have something to do with this also. Anyways, good to hear of good, young, talented depth, especially with the Rams having lost 3 starting seniors from last season.

[VirginiaBison]

Bison need to follow _ND lead and go to the Spread Offense. /s

[Vet70]

Bison need to follow _ND lead and go to the Spread Offense. /s

This would only confuse UN_ as they are used to playing follow the leader.

[DakotaOkie]

Bison need to follow _ND lead and go to the Spread Offense. /s
Even as super sarcasm, there is no humor in that statement on so many levels.

[17>1]

Bison need to follow _ND lead and go to the Spread Offense. /s

You're spelling UN_ wrong

[Vet70]

Bison need to follow _ND lead and go to the Spread Offense. /s


You're spelling UN_ wrong

Leaving out the "U" should also be acceptable.

[VirginiaBison]

Follow _N_ ?

[Vet70]

Kicker Griffin Crosa meet Coach Kramer. :rofl:

The academic transition has gone fine. He doesn’t miss home as much as he thought he would. He’s enjoying spring football and learning the college game has gone well. About the only shock to the system came in the weight room.
That first day was a pride buster. The Bison technique on a squat lift had him bending deeper than he was used to. He only had about 100 pounds on the bar.
“That was a little diminishing,” Crosa said with a laugh.
https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/sports/football/4600528-ohio-prep-enrolls-early-join-reinholz-ndsu-kicker-competition

[jcdcubs]

Attended NDSU Football Practice:
Our Unofficial QB Rankings:
Trey Lance 75% starter
Zeb Noland 20% starter
Holden Hotchkiss 5% starter
Noah Sanders taking reps too.

Lance has the wiggle & shiftiness running that NDSU has thrived on with Brock, Carson, Easton. Zeb has the Big 12 experience, but very much a pocket passer

[El_Chapo]

Attended NDSU Football Practice:
Our Unofficial QB Rankings:
Trey Lance 75% starter
Zeb Noland 20% starter
Holden Hotchkiss 5% starter
Noah Sanders taking reps too.

Lance has the wiggle & shiftiness running that NDSU has thrived on with Brock, Carson, Easton. Zeb has the Big 12 experience, but very much a pocket passer

thats from bisonation nd facebook. verbatim Trey is fired up to be the starter

[EC8CH]

thats from bisonation nd facebook. verbatim Trey is fired up to be the starter

Never any doubt.

[El_Chapo]

I would not put it past tyler roehl to play Zeb at QB for a series and use Trey in the Slot or Backfield as a cordell stewart type to really mess with other teams.

[Vet70]

I would not put it past tyler roehl to play Zeb at QB for a series and use Trey in the Slot or Backfield as a cordell stewart type to really mess with other teams.

Now in an actual game that would be a great idea.

[El_Chapo]

Now in an actual game that would be a great idea.

absolutely!

[Vet70]

Kolpack on FB's.
https://www.inforum.com/sports/football/1008147-With-NDSU-fullbacks-a-nickname-says-a-lot-about-the-position

[Hammerhead]

Is there going to be any kind of rummage sale before the spring game or is that usually on fan day in August?

[Thomas96]

What time will tailgating open?

[StL Bison Fan]

What time will tailgating open?

2. .

[scottietohottie]

How's the o-line looking?

[Farmer63]

How's the o-line looking?

I haven't heard a lot out of spring camp about the O line. Biggest spot to fill in my mind is center, and I've heard Schoening probably is the guy. But I've also heard Schreiber, the redshirt freshmen look good too. When you don't hear much, I suppose that's probably a sign that everything looks fine. My best guess for starters would be Johnson, Radunz, Schoening, Volson, Jenson.... but I'm sure lots of guys will get playing time.

[mtoutfitter]

How's the o-line looking?

The opposite of Lakes......Big and Tough.

[ZHerd]

I haven't heard a lot out of spring camp about the O line. Biggest spot to fill in my mind is center, and I've heard Schoening probably is the guy. But I've also heard Schreiber, the redshirt freshmen look good too. When you don't hear much, I suppose that's probably a sign that everything looks fine. My best guess for starters would be Johnson, Radunz, Schoening, Volson, Jenson.... but I'm sure lots of guys will get playing time.

I would actually go with o-line coach as biggest hole to fill. I think we lost a good one. New coach has lots of really good returning talent to work with

[Farmer63]

I would actually go with o-line coach as biggest hole to fill. I think we lost a good one. New coach has lots of really good returning talent to work with

No doubt that Riley was a good one. Sometimes coaches learn from players too, so the experienced players we bring back should help with continuing the tradition.

[El_Chapo]

this has been the quietest spring ball ever. which is both good and bad.

[bri-dog]

Sounds like Hankey has the inside track at ML so far...

https://www.inforum.com/sports/football/1010402-NDSUs-Hankey-asserting-himself-as-the-new-man-in-the-middle

[56BISON73]

I cant believe we dont have the regular pissing and moaning about the spring game???? Its on Friday night. No bitching that out of towners cant make it? No bitching about tailgating????

:innocent::D

[Honeybooboo]

I cant believe we dont have the regular pissing and moaning about the spring game???? Its on Friday night. No bitching that out of towners cant make it? No bitching about tailgating????

:innocent::D

People still go to the spring game??

[SDbison]

I cant believe we dont have the regular pissing and moaning about the spring game???? Its on Friday night. No bitching that out of towners cant make it? No bitching about tailgating????

:innocent::D Not going for the first time in like 12 years. Why even bother. You small time DII types got your way. Like most everything else the Bison fan experience is throttled down. Great job!

[westnodak93bison]

I cant believe we dont have the regular pissing and moaning about the spring game???? Its on Friday night. No bitching that out of towners cant make it? No bitching about tailgating????

:innocent::D56, imho the Friday date sucks for my situation. My wife and I work plus my daughter has school so it's just a convenience thing. 2.5 hour drive just doesn't work plus we dont get the Saturday tailgate to catch up with friends from Fargo, Alex, etc. What is the reason for the change to Friday?

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[gumby013]

DVRing the spring game. Going to Endgame instead.

[56BISON73]

56, imho the Friday date sucks for my situation. My wife and I work plus my daughter has school so it's just a convenience thing. 2.5 hour drive just doesn't work plus we dont get the Saturday tailgate to catch up with friends from Fargo, Alex, etc. What is the reason for the change to Friday?

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I guess I should have posted in purple. Lol as far as why Friday? Dont know.
I dont go as I find it boring as heck so makes no difference to me.

[Vet70]

Not going for the first time in like 12 years. Why even bother. You small time DII types got your way. Like most everything else the Bison fan experience is throttled down. Great job!

Say SD, just wondering how. I didn't realize fans had any say in the decisions. If the experience has been "throttled down" because of less contact maybe there is a good reason, like avoiding injuries. We have already lost a very good running back and the "fan experience" isn't worth the risk of losing more players. At least to some of us small time types.

[scottietohottie]

Sounds like Hankey has the inside track at ML so far...

https://www.inforum.com/sports/football/1010402-NDSUs-Hankey-asserting-himself-as-the-new-man-in-the-middle

Small town North Dakota kid. Walk on. Love it.

[KilldeerBison]

Sounds like Hankey has the inside track at ML so far...

https://www.inforum.com/sports/football/1010402-NDSUs-Hankey-asserting-himself-as-the-new-man-in-the-middle

Looking forward to seeing the Bison D. And Mr. Hankey!

[KilldeerBison]

DVRing the spring game. Going to Endgame instead.

On my Dish guide: Friday 5:30 PM, NBC KFYR, ND F'ing Hawks Spring Game. Bubbles must be excited, almost as much when the NCAA sent them the NC banner.

[Professor Chaos]

Looking forward to seeing the Bison D. And Mr. Hankey!
Just make sure you eat your fiber on Christmas Eve! ;)

https://southparknewsnow.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/mrhankey.png

[El_Chapo]

I don't know anyone going. 'Member when we had 5000-6000 fans there? :banghead:

They can still play the game, whistles on the thuds for the 1st half.

2nd half make it 7 on 7 for fun.

[Bisonator98]

I honestly don't know why they can't have a game using the freshmen and sophomores. The starters or even the 2 deep don't have to play there are still plenty of guys to field an offense and defense. Would still be funner watching that then a glorified scrimmage. That and these coaches need the game experience too. Oh well seems like a missed opportunity IMO.

[SDbison]

Say SD, just wondering how. I didn't realize fans had any say in the decisions. If the experience has been "throttled down" because of less contact maybe there is a good reason, like avoiding injuries. We have already lost a very good running back and the "fan experience" isn't worth the risk of losing more players. At least to some of us small time types. I am referring to the no mention of tailgate before spring game. It is so terrible fans would want to gather and enjoy this event regardless if they don't have a true game anymore. I know coaches decide that - duh. As for the event buzz kill, pun intended, the DII people at NDSU just can't envision making spring game an all around event for fans like many FBS programs do. NDSU did mention tailgate for a couple years, but last several no mention. Now a Friday night spring game too. Maybe just coaches decision on that move, but who knows.

[TransAmBison]

I am referring to the no mention of tailgate before spring game. It is so terrible fans would want to gather and enjoy this event regardless if they don't have a true game anymore. I know coaches decide that - duh. As for the event buzz kill, pun intended, the DII people at NDSU just can't envision making spring game an all around event for fans like many FBS programs do. NDSU did mention tailgate for a couple years, but last several no mention. Now a Friday night spring game too. Maybe just coaches decision on that move, but who knows.The only mention I saw about tailgating was once on twitter by the NDSU Teammakers account. I'm thinking they are intentionally not mentioning it anywhere else...maybe using that as reasoning for not having as much security? Just guessing here.

[stevdock]

I am referring to the no mention of tailgate before spring game. It is so terrible fans would want to gather and enjoy this event regardless if they don't have a true game anymore. I know coaches decide that - duh. As for the event buzz kill, pun intended, the DII people at NDSU just can't envision making spring game an all around event for fans like many FBS programs do. NDSU did mention tailgate for a couple years, but last several no mention. Now a Friday night spring game too. Maybe just coaches decision on that move, but who knows.

I don't mind changes. I just wish they would tell us the reasons for the changes. I believe the reason was to free up the major part of the weekend for the players and coaches, but don't know that for sure. Along with potentially freeing up the FargoDome for a different event on Saturday/Sunday. I can't go on Friday due to coaching responsibilities this year and couldn't last year either, but could go on Saturday.

The one thing I don't like is whenever there is a change it's automatically called DII. If you don't like a change why not instead talk to the guy in charge and see what the reasons are for it.

[Bison03]

A lot of schools don’t even do spring games anymore. Sure, its a glorified practice but so what. Those who like it and want to go, or watch, will. Those who don’t care, won’t watch. Works for everyone.

[bisonfanette]

Not going for the first time in like 12 years. Why even bother. You small time DII types got your way. Like most everything else the Bison fan experience is throttled down. Great job!

Re: the Bison fan experience- maybe you are referring to what we used to have a few years ago? The tailgating was a pretty big deal, the expo inside the Fargodome with vendors, and the autograph session with players. (The players I know always said they enjoyed meeting the fans. IMO, it’s beneficial for both players and fans. Handshakes, appreciation, enjoyment! Yes, I know, they will do this in August, but they used to do it twice.) They also use to have the bison showcase. IMO, Bison Football is still hot... and as my friend said, I think they should milk the cow!

[scottietohottie]

Re: the Bison fan experience- maybe you are referring to what we used to have a few years ago? The tailgating was a pretty big deal, the expo inside the Fargodome with vendors, and the autograph session with players. (The players I know always said they enjoyed meeting the fans. IMO, it’s beneficial for both players and fans. Handshakes, appreciation, enjoyment! Yes, I know, they will do this in August, but they used to do it twice.) They also use to have the bison showcase. IMO, Bison Football is still hot... and as my friend said, I think they should milk the cow!

Haven't had a spring game locker room sale since I asked for the used jock straps. Cole Jirik about lost it

[23Bison]

Haven't had a spring game locker room sale since I asked for the used jock straps. Cole Jirik about lost it
:rofl::rofl::judges:

[IndyBison]

I guess I should have posted in purple. Lol as far as why Friday? Dont know.
I dont go as I find it boring as heck so makes no difference to me.From my experience coaches are more worried about getting their players reps and teaching than doing something for fans detracts from that. The schools like to do it for development reasons but the teams would rather they not happen.

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[Bisman]

On the Insiders, Cole Jirik said he thought Bartholomew Ogbu was the second best pass rusher of the defensive ends (after Derek Tuska), but he still has a lot to learn.

[IzzyFlexion]

I'm interested in seeing a 206 pound Saybein Clark. Not a big weight gain (7 pounds)....but I have a feeling that he will be great this year.

[23Bison]

Well he could put on another 3-5 this summer. Has 4 months with Kramer doing is voodoo.

[Bisman]

Below is a link to a Bison Illustrated Podcast about the Spring Game, etc.

https://www.bisonillustrated.com/podcast-summer-is-on-the-horizon/

[El_Chapo]

No Spring Game Thread?

can we watch it online for FREE anywhere tonight?