Wentz's AO1 Foundation Charity Softball Coming to Fargo

[RossUglem]

Tickets will go on sale at 10 AM on Friday. Here's the link. (https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/Carson-Wentz-Audience-of-One-Softball-Celebrity-Game-Coming-to-Fargo-132554481/)

[aces1180]

This is so cool!

[Bisonator98]

Tickets will go on sale at 10 AM on Friday. Here's the link. (https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/Carson-Wentz-Audience-of-One-Softball-Celebrity-Game-Coming-to-Fargo-132554481/)

This should sell out pretty quick.

Wonder if Carson is combining this event with a workout with his WR's at the same time.

[HerdistheWord]

I would love to go, but it looks like the 26th is a Wednesday. Still really cool for him to come to Fargo with this.

[NDGooch]

Anyone have any idea on ticket costs?

[ndsubison1]

Hopefully can stream it

[RossUglem]

Hopefully can stream it

Midco announced that they would be a broadcast partner.

[Mr Meaty]

Tickets will sell fast for this.

[ndsubison1]

Midco announced that they would be a broadcast partner.

Might have to skip my Mens SB league to watch this. Or scrimmage Wentz' team Haha

[MNLonghorn10]

Might have to skip my Mens SB league to watch this. Or scrimmage Wentz' team HahaYou're still picked to be on a team??

[ndsubison1]

You're still picked to be on a team??

Apparently.

[Bison03]

Probably lot of former Bison athletes to play. Wonder if any Eagles teammates will come. That would be cool.

[Mr Meaty]

Tickets purchased. Lets do this Bison Nation. Horns Up!!!!

[Professor Chaos]

Here's the link if anyone is interested in tickets: https://t.co/GkisCL3QG2

Lots of good seats left. They are a bit pricey ($35 or $50) but it goes to a good cause.

[fmfantasy]

I really thought this would sell out or pretty close today. I got row 3 in a section to the right of Homeplate at 10 am and best avail 6 hours later is still row 7 there out of 20 rows.

They announced Turner-Jensen-DeLuca-Emanuel and many other bison stars. I wonder if they didn't need like a Josh Duhamel or a Vikings star or something.

I also wonder if the Scheels meet and greet promo is holding them back since they are giving 75 winners 4 tickets each. So a lot of people might just be holding out trying to win that contest and they don't announce till June 14.

[aces1180]

I really thought this would sell out or pretty close today. I got row 3 in a section to the right of Homeplate at 10 am and best avail 6 hours later is still row 7 there out of 20 rows.

They announced Turner-Jensen-DeLuca-Emanuel and many other bison stars. I wonder if they didn't need like a Josh Duhamel or a Vikings star or something.

I also wonder if the Scheels meet and greet promo is holding them back since they are giving 75 winners 4 tickets each. So a lot of people might just be holding out trying to win that contest and they don't announce till June 14.

It's an awesome idea, however, as I discussed with my family, they are playing softball, not football. That just doesn't have the appeal to me.

[Twincitybizon]

It's an awesome idea, however, as I discussed with my family, they are playing softball, not football. That just doesn't have the appeal to me.

It's charity, who cares what they're playing. I'd watch cornhole

[oldmantutters]

It's charity, who cares what they're playing. I'd watch cornholeNot much going on in life?

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[EC8CH]

who cares what they're playing. I'd watch cornhole

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[Twincitybizon]

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Are we not doing phrasing anymore?

[Hammersmith]

Are we not doing phrasing anymore?

Crap. Forgot to watch Archer this week. Be back in 30. lol

[Twincitybizon]

Not much going on in life?

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Because your posting about not going to a softball game on a FCS level fan forum screams busy?

[GreenfieldBison]

Because your posting about not going to a softball game on a FCS level fan forum screams busy?

Don’t really have a dog in the fight but I’m just curious: are FBS fans busier than those of the FCS for some particular reason?

[Tony Almeida]

It's charity, who cares what they're playing. I'd watch cornhole


https://media.tenor.com/images/b87ee6032736626702ac5a863c358cb8/tenor.gifI keep laughing at this.

[ndsubison1]

Ryan Smith and Jirik are pretty good softball players.

[El_Chapo]

Don’t really have a dog in the fight but I’m just curious: are FBS fans busier than those of the FCS for some particular reason?

absolutely, bigger things, bigger places. enjoy Hoople!

[scottietohottie]

Will it be broadcast state wide on NBC? Will Lee be announcing?

[Twincitybizon]

Don’t really have a dog in the fight but I’m just curious: are FBS fans busier than those of the FCS for some particular reason?

The reference was to the obscurity of a smaller school sports board, which yes is relevant. But keep going..... lol

[Twincitybizon]

Just heard from a family member than Wentz can't even play? Is this true??

[scottietohottie]

absolutely, bigger things, bigger places. enjoy Hoople!

I heard a guy yell at a party once im not from some podunk town im from page north Dakota. It got uncomfortably quiet after that. I think of that every time you guys make your hoople joke.

[El_Chapo]

I heard a guy yell at a party once im not from some podunk town im from page north Dakota. It got uncomfortably quiet after that. I think of that every time you guys make your hoople joke.

:P
haha.. it was born on NDSU at Milwaukee Basketball game with Ben Woodside. My cousin was a huge Wisc Badgers fan, he met us there in a Flax grain jacket (actual flax seed glued together) he kept telling people he was a flax farmer from Hoople ND. that was the night he laughed in Saul's face when Saul bragged about our big state of wisc recruit nate zastrow

and yes Carson Wentz cannot play. but Zach Wentz former NDSU baseball star will!

[StL Bison Fan]

Concert at the Fargodome that night at 7 also.
Pentatonix. Not one of your well known groups but a lot of tickets sold.

[GreenfieldBison]

absolutely, bigger things, bigger places. enjoy Hoople!

I suppose that’s right eh? So very many entertainment and social options in Happy Valley and Tuscaloosa. Um, no sale.


I’ve been to Tater Town in this lifetime I believe. It must have been unremarkable.


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[scottietohottie]

Concert at the Fargodome that night at 7 also.
Pentatonix. Not one of your well known groups but a lot of tickets sold.


Pentatonix? This is Blenders country.

[Vet70]

absolutely, bigger things, bigger places. enjoy Hoople!


I suppose that’s right eh? So very many entertainment and social options in Happy Valley and Tuscaloosa. Um, no sale.
I’ve been to Tater Town in this lifetime I believe. It must have been unremarkable.
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Hey, maybe Chapo has been to the hot spots of Lawrence, Manhattan, Stillwater, Lubbock, and Norman. Big 12 Baby!

[StL Bison Fan]

Pentatonix? This is Blenders country.

I guess we need something to hold us over til Christmas

[EC8CH]

I'm in love with a McDonald's gurl.

[BisonHorns]

Wow, lots of tickets still available. I got mine and I am excited to go.

[1998braves64]

anybody with going into 3rd to 8th grade Carson fans he's hosting a Sanford POWER on June 26th free of charge for limited 250 kids. Likely mostly gone by now as it was posted like 9am this morning.

[imabison]

anybody with going into 3rd to 8th grade Carson fans he's hosting a Sanford POWER on June 26th free of charge for limited 250 kids. Likely mostly gone by now as it was posted like 9am this morning.

The kids event is fully booked by shortly after it was announced. But with Newman Field expanded capacity to 7500 no surprise the A01 even is not a sell out yet.

https://www.inforum.com/incoming/2410730-Wentz-to-hold-youth-football-camp-prior-to-AO1-softball-event

Hope it does well...

[RedRiver]

Wow, lots of tickets still available. I got mine and I am excited to go.

What link did you use? I can't find one that shows all of the tickets that are still available, they only give me best available to match the number of tickets I want.

[Professor Chaos]

What link did you use? I can't find one that shows all of the tickets that are still available, they only give me best available to match the number of tickets I want.
You should be able to click on a section from this link to bring up a graphic of all the available seats in that section: https://t.co/GkisCL3QG2

[1998braves64]

The kids event is fully booked by shortly after it was announced. But with Newman Field expanded capacity to 7500 no surprise the A01 even is not a sell out yet.

https://www.inforum.com/incoming/2410730-Wentz-to-hold-youth-football-camp-prior-to-AO1-softball-event

Hope it does well...I think kids would be more excited about the sanford power workout as generally of they know Carson and are a fan they're probably playing football. Plus there are 7,250 more opportunities on the softball game.

My wife signed up my son and he was over the moon when she told him. He did get to meet Carson in the youth camp summer before his senior year and wife took their picture together too so hopefully some day he looks back on that memory fondly!

I'd signed up for the scheels meet and greet as well. As thought that would be a cool opportunity as well hopefully now someone else wins that as seems a bit selfish if we get in on both of these!

Sent by my phone on a bullet train from Hillsboro.

[RedRiver]

You should be able to click on a section from this link to bring up a graphic of all the available seats in that section: https://t.co/GkisCL3QG2

That worked, thanks much!

[BisonFan1112]

Anybody on Bisonville win tickets to the Wentz meet and greet?

[GRAFTONBISON]

We have 5 tickets in Section C, Row 6 and had something else come up that night. If anybody would like any of them make an offer.

[bisonfanette]

Anybody on Bisonville win tickets to the Wentz meet and greet?

I was wondering the same thing it’s been pretty quiet. Only 75 winners tho, who each get to take 3 guests.

[bisonfanette]

I have talked to so many people today who don’t know anything about the audience of One softball game on June 26th!
The roster is pretty impressive!
Some of the players on the team offense include:
Jensen, Smith, Illies, Haeg, Roehl, Morlock, Walker, Turner, Messner, Albers, Cyr, Kuhnert, & Connor Wentz.
Team defense includes: Heagle, Board, Emanuel, Olson, Schommer, Jirik, Littlejohn, J Tuszka, Tanguay, Lavoy, Thornton.

[ndsubison1]

Not sure about the rest, but Jirik, Smith, Esley, Connor Wentz' sball team won the big Fargo tournament today. All good players.

[bisonfanette]

Not to confuse this with what we do for the Veterans for Football...
but if anyone ends up with extra tickets for this softball game... & rather than have them go to waste, if you would choose to donate them to a veteran, feel free to contact me if you would like any assistance with that. We have many veterans right in Fargo who would be capable of attending. Or if anyone would like to join me in purchasing general admission tickets for Veterans, please let me know. It’s just a thought as long as tickets are available. This is not a big project (like the football game) only a simple thought ... if anyone is interested.

[No_Skill]

Just found out that my wife entered the Scheels giveaway and won. We get 4 tickets to the game and a meet and greet with the man himself.

Pretty cool.

[bisonfanette]

Just found out that my wife entered the Scheels giveaway and won. We get 4 tickets to the game and a meet and greet with the man himself.
Pretty cool.

Congratulations!!! A couple years ago I was not the winner but our friend invited me to go with them and it was so much fun! You guys will really enjoy this !!!

[bisonfanette]

The AO1 Food Truck is coming to Fargo! TKC - Thy Kingdom Crumb! Has anyone heard "where or when" it will be setting up?

[turkeybucket]

They are preparing food at square 1 kitchen. Not sure where they will be selling.

[1998braves64]

The AO1 Food Truck is coming to Fargo! TKC - Thy Kingdom Crumb! Has anyone heard "where or when" it will be setting up?Saw it at the Petro on 45th fueling up today.

Sent by my phone on a bullet train from Hillsboro.

[El_Chapo]

anywherr close to sell out?

[bisonfanette]

The AO1 food truck Will be at Scheels from 12 noon until 2 PM or whenever they run out of food - this Friday.

[roadwarrior]

anywherr close to sell out?

No. Seats available in every section.

[Mr Meaty]

No. Seats available in every section.

This is disappointing, Yes it is kind of spendy but consider the cause and the person behind it.

[HerdistheWord]

This is disappointing, Yes it is kind of spendy but consider the cause and the person behind it.

If it was on a weekend, then I’d be there. Wednesday night is too difficult to make work with travel.

[Mr Meaty]

If it was on a weekend, then I’d be there. Wednesday night is too difficult to make work with travel.

I get that. I am 100 miles away so not too terribly bad of a evening trip. Do it for men's basketball during the winter.

[Bisonator98]

No. Seats available in every section.

Really surprised by this, you'd think there would have been plenty of Fargo area Bison fans to sell out 7500 seats.

[Twincitybizon]

Really surprised by this, you'd think there would have been plenty of Fargo area Bison fans to sell out 7500 seats.

Yeah it is disappointing, for me 4 hours on a Wednesday is not doable

[stpaulbison]

TKC is a ministry. The food is free from my understanding. Volunteers from the church Carson attended in Fargo will be moving through the crowds ministering a message Carson and his pastors have worked on. They have already been implementing the truck and ministry teams at Eagles' games. If you grab food, don't shrug them off but hear them out and respect that Carson and some churches just provided you a meal.

[devin45k]

Really surprised by this, you'd think there would have been plenty of Fargo area Bison fans to sell out 7500 seats.

It's just ex NDSU players. If current NFL players could play in it, it would probably be a different story.

[Mr Meaty]

It's just ex NDSU players. If current NFL players could play in it, it would probably be a different story.

There are current (and former) NFL (Bison) players in the game.

[imabison]

Really surprised by this, you'd think there would have been plenty of Fargo area Bison fans to sell out 7500 seats.

However it is summer, and there many events happening through out the city. It actually does not surprise me that its not a sell out.

[Bisonator98]

It's just ex NDSU players. If current NFL players could play in it, it would probably be a different story.
Several of which are current or former NFL players. Not sure why that would make a difference to Bison fans.


However it is summer, and there many events happening through out the city. It actually does not surprise me that its not a sell out.

Really? What's happening in Fargo tomorrow night?

It's surprising to me because you'd think a metro of 250,000 could sell 7500 tickets to a fun kid friendly event.

[oldmantutters]

Several of which are current or former NFL players. Not sure why that would make a difference to Bison fans.



Really? What's happening in Fargo tomorrow night?

It's surprising to me because you'd think a metro of 250,000 could sell 7500 tickets to a fun kid friendly event.Pentatonix and Rachel Platten are at the Fargodome.

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[Christopher Moen]

Pentatonix and Rachel Platten are at the Fargodome.

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[oldmantutters]

https://media.giphy.com/media/7cKU6StLBMP4c/giphy.gifHe asked the question. However I'm sure there is a 13th installment of a comic book franchise playing across 9 screens between West Acres and Century which would be more your speed.

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[imabison]

Several of which are current or former NFL players. Not sure why that would make a difference to Bison fans.



Really? What's happening in Fargo tomorrow night?

It's surprising to me because you'd think a metro of 250,000 could sell 7500 tickets to a fun kid friendly event.

going to see Tigirlily perform, oops they are singing at the A01 event..

[Christopher Moen]

He asked the question. However I'm sure there is a 13th installment of a comic book franchise playing across 9 screens between West Acres and Century which would be more your speed.

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13th? That was 2016 dude. Next week is the 23rd movie of the MCU.

[oldmantutters]

13th? That was 2016 dude. Next week is the 23rd movie of the MCU.I'm sure it'll be awesome.

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[1998braves64]

A lot of youth t-ball/little league etc happening in June timeframe. I know in Hillsboro they pack June til it bursts pretty much. Leaves part of July and a little bit of August before football (HS/youth) starts up. Not sure how it is totally in Fargo but got imagine it is somewhat similar. I'm sure Carson has a schedule too though, and the fact that it's only been known about for what a month or so now? If he keeps an annual thing maybe it'll get to be a bigger draw.

[Bison 4 Life]

A lot of youth t-ball/little league etc happening in June timeframe. I know in Hillsboro they pack June til it bursts pretty much. Leaves part of July and a little bit of August before football (HS/youth) starts up. Not sure how it is totally in Fargo but got imagine it is somewhat similar. I'm sure Carson has a schedule too though, and the fact that it's only been known about for what a month or so now? If he keeps an annual thing maybe it'll get to be a bigger draw.

I doubt it will be there again unless it is wildly successful.

[devin45k]

Several of which are current or former NFL players. Not sure why that would make a difference to Bison fans.



Really? What's happening in Fargo tomorrow night?

It's surprising to me because you'd think a metro of 250,000 could sell 7500 tickets to a fun kid friendly event.


In the end, it's a charity softball game on a weeknight. Dont get me wrong, I'd go if I lived in the area but they rarely sell a crazy amount of tickets. Philadelphia got 15k with a team full of eagles players. Micah Hyde's for the Buffalo Bills had barely anyone there (i think it generated $ 40k total in profits counting the tickets and donations).

All bigger metro areas.

[Bisonator98]

I doubt it will be there again unless it is wildly successful.

Yeah I doubt they have it again if they can't sell 7500 tickets.

[Bison 4 Life]

Yeah I doubt they have it again if they can't sell 7500 tickets.

Especially since they did so much last year. It's just a structurally different thing.

Perhaps Carson can come back and do a special charity thing like this again but I think for the sake of his fundraising, he needs to stick to what he did last year.

[Bisonator98]

Especially since they did so much last year. It's just a structurally different thing.

Perhaps Carson can come back and do a special charity thing like this again but I think for the sake of his fundraising, he needs to stick to what he did last year.

What he did last year?

[Bison 4 Life]

What he did last year?

My mistake. I mistook the game last year as a one off and missed the story from the one earlier this year. I was under the impression that this game replaced the one in Philly. Good to see that the charity didn't suffer from location.

[aces1180]

Klieman and Entz are going to throw out first pitches tomorrow night.

[bisonfanette]

Klieman and Entz are going to throw out first pitches tomorrow night.

Well that’s cool!
I think the concert at the Fargodome has a lot to do with available seats, and of course those tickets were purchased months ago.
Jensen & Smith & others have been promoting the AO1 event on Facebook!

[bisonfanette]

I just got off the phone with the ticket office at Newman outdoor Field ( ordered a few more tickets ) and ticket sales are going very well this am! Good!

[Tony Almeida]

I'm still not sure I can make it, but if I do I'm just going to buy tickets at the gate. Will they still be the same price?

[HerdBot]

I hope this draws well. Would be cool as hell to see this happen annually. But if attendance sucks...

[HerdistheWord]

Is the lineup posted anywhere? Looks like they have some cool stuff at the silent auction.

[Bison03]

Weather is going to pretty damn perfect tonight which should bring a lot of walkups to the gate

[Grizzled]

Hope I’m wrong but I don’t see a big walk up crowd for softball.

[HerdBot]

Games on Bison 1660. Doing the HR Derby. Esley Thorton is the man

[Professor Chaos]

Quote from the lady behind the counter at the Coors Light shack: "You guys are crazy. Redhawks fans have got nothing on you. We already have went through more beer tonight that we normally go through at a Redhawks game."

I thought Redhawks fans and Bison fans were the same people but whatever. Frisco bartenders can sympathize with her at least.

[HerdBot]

Quote from the lady behind the counter at the Coors Light shack: "You guys are crazy. Redhawks fans have got nothing on you. We already have went through more beer tonight that we normally go through at a Redhawks game."

I thought Redhawks fans and Bison fans were the same people but whatever. Frisco bartenders can sympathize with her at least.

How does the crowd look?

[HerdistheWord]

How does the crowd look?

According to Bison 1660, there is a good turnout.

[Professor Chaos]

How does the crowd look?
Looks a lot more full than the seat map showing un-purchased seats I looked at this morning. Most of the reserved sections look full from where I'm sitting. Hardly anyone in the outfield bleachers but no there's a bunch of people just standing on the rail of the concourse which I assume is people with GA tickets.

[HerdBot]

Looks a lot more full than the seat map showing un-purchased seats I looked at this morning. Most of the reserved sections look full from where I'm sitting. Hardly anyone in the outfield bleachers but no there's a bunch of people just standing on the rail of the concourse which I assume is people with GA tickets.

Considering the Redhawks dont sell outfield seats (those were created with the temporary fence) it must have been pretty big.

They said on the radio the only empty spots were in the sun and the concourse was packed.

Pictures seemed to show the same. Not too shabby for a softball game lol

[HerdistheWord]

Guys must be having fun. Game was just extended from 7 innings to 9 innings.

[Bison03]

Crowd was huge!! They decided to play 9 innings instead of 7. I think it may be too light out for fireworks. Great game, lots of home runs. Drago’s diving catch falling over the wall to rob a home run should be on ESPN top 10...seriously. Esley Thorton winning the home run derby in work gloves might be the most amazing moment of the night!!

[El_Chapo]

I know it was on midco. (which only reaches 16% of the fargo dma) but will there be a replay available anywhere? youtube?

[dufferole]

It was really fun to watch. Thanks Midco.

[NovaBison]

Listened to the 1660 stream, and it was fun to listen to... Hope this becomes a tradition -- it really breaks up the off-season doldrums.

[Bison03]

Listened to the 1660 stream, and it was fun to listen to... Hope this becomes a tradition -- it really breaks up the off-season doldrums.
Carson said at the end “ We’ll see you next year”

[aces1180]

Carson said at the end “ We’ll see you next year”

I think the buzz will increase attendance and other former players can be there too...Hopefully they can do it on a weekend next year.

[Bisonator98]

That was a lot of fun. Joe Haeg is my idol lol

[El_Chapo]

That was a lot of fun. Joe Haeg is my idol lol

what did he do?

[Tony Almeida]

The crowd was big, it was a sellout if everybody sat in their seats IMO.
I would love to know what the Mike Trout autographed cleat went for. The Wentz game worn auto jersey, the Favre auto football, and the triple auto Cousins, Thielen, Diggs football were all cool.

[tjbison]

I think the buzz will increase attendance and other former players can be there too...Hopefully they can do it on a weekend next year.

might need more than NDSU players to increase it IMO

Maybe get in touch with Coste, Haffner, Cullen ect.. along with others, is it bad that some of the 2013 players younger fans don't even know..lol

[DIBISON]

The crowd was big, it was a sellout if everybody sat in their seats IMO.
I would love to know what the Mike Trout autographed cleat went for. The Wentz game worn auto jersey, the Favre auto football, and the triple auto Cousins, Thielen, Diggs football were all cool.

the Mike Trout autographed cleat went for $2001.

[Bisonator98]

what did he do?

Called his shot Babe Ruth style.

[HerdBot]

https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/1144070874473148416?s=19

Looking at that picture, that's gotta be one of the biggest games in Newman Outdoor Field history. Forum said about 5k. Capacity is 4513 plus they sold some outfield seats which arent available at normal games

Considering Redhawks tickets cost between $4 to $11, and these were $20 to 50... highest grossing game ever!

If we ever need to raise some money for Bison Athletics and have some fun???

4000 x $30 = 120 grand
Plus Newman Outdoor Field will make some serious dough on beer and concession sales

[aces1180]

might need more than NDSU players to increase it IMO

Maybe get in touch with Coste, Haffner, Cullen ect.. along with others, is it bad that some of the 2013 players younger fans don't even know..lol

Good point. Erstad and Helling would be nice additions too.

[Tony Almeida]

the Mike Trout autographed cleat went for $2001.Oh wow. Thanks.

[Professor Chaos]

Adding Johnny Crockett would be worth the price of admission on it's own.

In all seriousness there was some pretty impressive athleticism on display. Ryan Smith, Esley Thorton, Connor Wentz, Cole Jirik... all really good players and obviously good athletes.

[HerdBot]

Adding Johnny Crockett would be worth the price of admission on it's own.

In all seriousness there was some pretty impressive athleticism on display. Ryan Smith, Esley Thorton, Connor Wentz, Cole Jirik... all really good players and obviously good athletes.

Esley hit the top of the scoreboard... with a softball!

[Tony Almeida]

Esley hit the top of the scoreboard... with a softball!I'm having a brain fart who it was that hit the top of the scoreboard but it wasn't Esley.

[Professor Chaos]

Esley hit the top of the scoreboard... with a softball!


I'm having a brain fart who it was that hit the top of the scoreboard but it wasn't Esley.
It was Connor Wentz. He was hulk smashing at the plate all night.

Esley did hit about 3 bombs in a row IIRC over the baseball fence in right field during the home run derby.

[Tony Almeida]

It was Connor Wentz. He was hulk smashing at the plate all night.

Esley did hit about 3 bombs in a row IIRC over the baseball fence in right field during the home run derby.That's it.

Ryan Smith impressed me as well. He was hitting some serious line drive homers.

[HerdBot]

It was Connor Wentz. He was hulk smashing at the plate all night.

Esley did hit about 3 bombs in a row IIRC over the baseball fence in right field during the home run derby.

Not according to a Jeff Kolpack tweet. He might have been wrong

[MNLonghorn10]

Did HCCK get a good ovation?

[bisonfanette]

Did HCCK get a good ovation?

HCCK & Entz came out together to throw the 1st pitch - standing ovation, yes.
One of the items that you could bid on, were front row tickets for next year‘s softball game!
(In the past few years Carson has had the large AO1 fundraiser (dinner) at the Oxbow Country Club on Friday eve. So when you about it.... he spends quite a few days in Fargo to accomplish all of this.)

[bisonfanette]

Billy Turner signed jersey $840, Carson game worn jersey $4800, Brett Favre football signed $550,
Cousins, Diggs and Thielen football signed $750, Rod Carew signed jersey $550, Joe Haeg signed jersey $610,
Chris board signed jersey $1250, Kyle Emanuel signed jersey $1150, Nick DeLuca signed jersey $1150,
Stick signed helmet $950, AO1 custom Henry rifle $3750, four front row tickets to the 2020 softball game $1730,
Herd & Horns Watch party up to 12 people $600, includes food. Those are just some of the items I was watching.

In the program, picture of Carson with two of his retrievers = priceless!
(Yes one of them is the mother of the dog my poodle bred) :)

[bisonfanette]

TKC is a ministry. The food is free from my understanding. Volunteers from the church Carson attended in Fargo will be moving through the crowds ministering a message Carson and his pastors have worked on. They have already been implementing the truck and ministry teams at Eagles' games. If you grab food, don't shrug them off but hear them out and respect that Carson and some churches just provided you a meal.

They were encouraging people to get in line for the food truck & all of the workers were SO kind. As you went to get your
Water & chips, one person was handing out Carson’s AO1 Book which Explains a bit about the foundation and Christianity.

[Professor Chaos]

Not according to a Jeff Kolpack tweet. He might have been wrong
He was wrong. Esley bats lefty so hitting the top of the scoreboard in left center would've really been something. He did hit some bombs that easily cleared the baseball fence in right field though.

[Mr Meaty]

I was in attendance and forgot to record the game on Midco. I hope they replay it.

Is there any place to find out what the silent auction stuff went for? I left the game early.

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

what did he do?

Joe Haeg missed a pop fly in the out field then immediately after slipped right on his keister. The fielder beside him had to play the ball behind him. Could be a top 10 worst play of the week. It made me laugh though.

[THEsocalledfan]

If they do it again, they need to try to get some Eagle and Vikings players. That would keep the draw strong. You'd think they could get Thielen to come since local, and may Dallas Goedert. (I've forgiven him of being a rabbit; one of the best talents I've seen play against NDSU.)

[RedRiver]

I was in attendance and forgot to record the game on Midco. I hope they replay it.

Is there any place to find out what the silent auction stuff went for? I left the game early.

List of all of the silent auction items and the final bids.

https://e.givesmart.com/p/:waGYn7Ba-25/e/cOv/i/

[RossUglem]

Our (pretty short) game story and (really long) photo gallery (FREE)
https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/ContentGallery/Audience-of-One-Foundation-Softball-Game-Photo-Gallery-Carson-Wentz-NDSU-133232092/

[Professor Chaos]

If they do it again, they need to try to get some Eagle and Vikings players. That would keep the draw strong. You'd think they could get Thielen to come since local, and may Dallas Goedert. (I've forgiven him of being a rabbit; one of the best talents I've seen play against NDSU.)
I think it was just fine with the guys they had. You could tell they were competitive but due to the fact that many of them were past teammates they still had a good time razzing each other and I think they genuinely enjoyed being "on the same team" again for a few hours even if they were in opposite dugouts.

Personally, I think I enjoyed it more due to the fact that everyone out there was a former Bison player. Now maybe if they put together a team of former Bison players and then a team of non-Bison players (like Goedert, Thielen, etc) and played against each other it would be pretty cool. But if they just mixed in a few non-Bison with the rest of the guys being former Bison players I'm not sure it would make it any more entertaining.

[MankatoBison]

List of all of the silent auction items and the final bids.

https://e.givesmart.com/p/:waGYn7Ba-25/e/cOv/i/

From my simple math, that's $38,828 for the silent auction items
Not bad I'd say, I wonder how much they took home from the ticket sales, and how much it cost to put on

[THEsocalledfan]

I think it was just fine with the guys they had. You could tell they were competitive but due to the fact that many of them were past teammates they still had a good time razzing each other and I think they genuinely enjoyed being "on the same team" again for a few hours even if they were in opposite dugouts.

Personally, I think I enjoyed it more due to the fact that everyone out there was a former Bison player. Now maybe if they put together a team of former Bison players and then a team of non-Bison players (like Goedert, Thielen, etc) and played against each other it would be pretty cool. But if they just mixed in a few non-Bison with the rest of the guys being former Bison players I'm not sure it would make it any more entertaining.

I agree your idea of teams is awesome. But just having a bison alumni game each year will quit drawing at some point.

[pucknut9]

What a fabulous turnout. We had over 30 family members and some as far away as Texas and Maryland. Proud of that nephew of mine with all the good he is doing in this world.

[GOB1SON]

What a great atmosphere. When Connor Wentz hit that ball of the top of the scoreboard, my kids eyes are about as big as dinner plates (that guy can smash a softball; did they used juiced balls?). The weather was actually perfect and the players seem to have a great time.

I don't think the crowd was as big as some suggest. Lots of empty seats. I had purchased tickets for myself and my son, then a couple of cousins wanted to go at the last minute (like 5:30 last night) and when I pulled it up on my phone, in Section B where we had our two seats, less than half of the seats were sold. Nearly all of the $35 seats were open and I was able to buy 4 more adjacent to our original 2. We sat in Row 18 and at one point there was no one in row 18 or row 19 and Section B was maybe 1/2 full. I know lots of folks were in the concourse too looking for shade, but it was far from a sell out.

Great event and sounds like they want to make it an annual event. My take is don't add any players, unless it is a well-known Eagles player or something just to add a bit of flavor. I liked the mix of Bison-NFL'rs and local guys. I had an emotional connection to nearly everyone on the field which made it cool and special.

[Mr Meaty]

What a fabulous turnout. We had over 30 family members and some as far away as Texas and Maryland. Proud of that nephew of mine with all the good he is doing in this world.

Puck this is a great thing that Carson is doing. Congrats to Bison Nation and State of North Dakota have given to his cause. Make this an annual event. Will attend again without hesitation.

[Professor Chaos]

I agree your idea of teams is awesome. But just having a bison alumni game each year will quit drawing at some point.
We'll see. If they do make it an annual thing I think this type of event will see the Frisco/ESPN Gameday type effect where word of mouth from those who went reaches those who didn't and the next year is bigger than the previous year was. It only happens once a year so I don't see it getting stale for as long as they want to keep doing it.

EDIT: I'm sure they've got better thinkers than me when it comes to this but they could also mix up the format/teams to spice things up year-to-year. Might be fun in a few years to see the 2013-ish alumni take on the 2018-ish alumni. Settle the debate about which undefeated team is better! Hopefully by then we've got another undefeated team to throw in the mix. :)

[pucknut9]

Puck this is a great thing that Carson is doing. Congrats to Bison Nation and State of North Dakota have given to his cause. Make this an annual event. Will attend again without hesitation.

He does plan on making this an annual event and I’m sure it will get bigger and better from one to the next

[Bison"FANatic"]

There are so many Charity groups that have a very hard time getting 20 somethings involved that it is great to see all the guys stepping up and continuing to give back to the community after their time here. They don't have to, they don't need to but they did and I for one respect that.

[HerdBot]

Looks pretty good to me. Figure got 50-100 in the outfield (they don't sell outfield tickets for regular games), a bunch of people looking down from the concourse, bunch of people under the main concourse getting out of the sun.. and like Bison Nation is known for... the beer garden line was probably longer than the bathrooms at the Fargodome. Probably 90% capacity but a huge revenue generator for AO1

If this could turn into an annual thing, it would be great for the community. Glad to hear it's coming back next year.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-COZKNXsAAoO3G.jpg:large

[wagsabison]

Sounds like it was a good time. Glad it was a success!


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[bisonfanette]

They raised over $200,000 last night at the A01 charity softball game!!!

[Bisonator98]

They raised over $200,000 last night at the A01 charity softball game!!!

Great job Bison fans!

[BisManBison]

Billy Turner signed jersey $840, Carson game worn jersey $4800, Brett Favre football signed $550,
Cousins, Diggs and Thielen football signed $750, Rod Carew signed jersey $550, Joe Haeg signed jersey $610,
Chris board signed jersey $1250, Kyle Emanuel signed jersey $1150, Nick DeLuca signed jersey $1150,
Stick signed helmet $950, AO1 custom Henry rifle $3750, four front row tickets to the 2020 softball game $1730,
Herd & Horns Watch party up to 12 people $600, includes food. Those are just some of the items I was watching.

In the program, picture of Carson with two of his retrievers = priceless!
(Yes one of them is the mother of the dog my poodle bred) :)

Two hall of famers autographed memorabilia went that low :eek:. That's a little surprising or is it just me?

[HerdBot]

They raised over $200,000 last night at the A01 charity softball game!!!

Attendance 4428. Capacity is 4,513. Must have been the 100 in the outfield who would normally sit in the seats.
https://www.inforum.com/sports/2733438-Wentz-AO1-Foundation-raises-more-than-200000-from-charity-softball-game

[BISONBRI53]

Attendance 4428. Capacity is 4,513. Must have been the 100 in the outfield who would normally sit in the seats.
https://www.inforum.com/sports/2733438-Wentz-AO1-Foundation-raises-more-than-200000-from-charity-softball-game

So more fans at a Former Bison football player charity softball game then attendance up North for an actual football game? NICE!!!

[AKBison]

So more fans at a Former Bison football player charity softball game then attendance up North for an actual football game? NICE!!!

To keep it fresh they could add in a few local celebrities. Miss North Dakota/MN, newscasters, izzo/kolpack etc. Might also be fun to do a team Bison vs Jack's.

[Bisonator98]

To keep it fresh they could add in a few local celebrities. Miss North Dakota/MN, newscasters, izzo/kolpack etc. Might also be fun to do a team Bison vs Jack's.

That could get ugly for a "charity" event. What if the jackboys get joosed? I can imagine the booos when Rosebum comes to the plate.

[Mr Meaty]

That could get ugly for a "charity" event. What if the jackboys get joosed? I can imagine the booos when Rosebum comes to the plate.

Pitch him high and inside........

[Bisonator98]

Pitch him high and inside........

Or aim for his ankles.....

[bisonfanette]

The boys who participated in the charity softball event, they all seem to have so much fun! And their comments on Facebook state they really enjoyed themselves! What a wonderful night it was !!!

[MrSnuffleupagus]

From what I understand, Carson's food truck is currently at Scheels handing out food etc.

[MrSnuffleupagus]

Drove past when I was getting lunch just now, not a very big line (actually zero line).

[bisonfanette]

I wonder if they publicized the Whereabouts of the food truck?
It was posted that it would be at Scheels on Friday from 12 noon until 2 PM or whenever they ran out of food, but believe it or not, not everyone reads BV.
We are off to Oxbow for the AO1 dinner – Fundraiser. Please send money :-) !!!

[BisManBison]

Replaying on Midco right now.

[bisonfanette]

The fancy engraved AO1 engraved rifle (PROOF) sold on the live auction for a mere $25,000.
A trip for 10 to Philadelphia on a private jet for a game went for approximately $25,000.
Mrs. Scheels announced they would match up to $100,000 in donations if others would donate. Many people donated $10,000 each... then they went to $5000 increments, $1000. - $500. Etc. they raised well over $200,000 by doing this.
***
For dinner, course three was smoked baby back boar ribs! Oh my! I ate the corn bread at that point!

[MrSnuffleupagus]

I wonder if they publicized the Whereabouts of the food truck?
It was posted that it would be at Scheels on Friday from 12 noon until 2 PM or whenever they ran out of food, but believe it or not, not everyone reads BV.


They have, and use, a Twitter account called Thy Kingdom Crumb (@tkctruck) where they post their whereabouts. Thy Kingdom Crumb (https://twitter.com/tkctruck?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7C twgr%5Eauthor)

[bisonfanette]

They have, and use, a Twitter account called Thy Kingdom Crumb (@tkctruck) where they post their whereabouts. Thy Kingdom Crumb (https://twitter.com/tkctruck?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7C twgr%5Eauthor)

Ok! I have also heard that sometimes they can’t publicize it too much or they might get more than they can handle. It certainly is a wonderful thing!

[ndsubison1]

They should allow beer

[Professor Chaos]

Just got an email from the AO1 foundation saying that their charity softball game will be coming back to Fargo next summer on Friday June 26th, 2020. Awesome!!!

Being a Friday night this year too should also make it a bigger event. Last year it was on a Wednesday night. I guess this is consolation for losing the Friday night football semifinal.

[ndsubison1]

Just got an email from the AO1 foundation saying that their charity softball game will be coming back to Fargo next summer on Friday June 26th, 2020. Awesome!!!

Being a Friday night this year too should also make it a bigger event. Last year it was on a Wednesday night. I guess this is consolation for losing the Friday night football semifinal.

They could get more softball ppl if it wasn't for Mcquades that weekend. But Im sure Red Hawks and Wentz' schedule, determines that.