2006 Schedule shaping up already

[tony]

According to the Forum NDSU already has three non-conference games lined up: Northwestern State, Stephen F. Austin, and (of course) Rocky and Northeastern. I'm kind of surprised that Northwestern State is listed in the article though - I thought we moved them up a year in order to get a shot at scheduling Northeastern, so I'm kind of doubtful about that one.

The Fargo Forum reported in their story about Hall of Famer Rocky Hager returning also mentioned that Stephen F. Austin is on the schedule too.

Now we just need to schedule a SoCon team or two :)

Note: I removed my first thread because I put Sam Houston in the title - too misleading to leave it out there.

Forum's Story (http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=96460&section=Sports)

[IowaBison]

I noticed that about Northwestern too????

Did Jeff make a mistake?

Or (begin conspiracy theory) is there going to be a game switch?

[roadwarrior]

I think Jeff made a mistake on the Northwestern game for 2006. Should be this year.

[somebison]

06 schedule?

H Poly
H SUU
A SDSU
A Davis
H N'easter
A SFA
H SIU?
H Mont St?

shaping up to a pretty good home schedule

[Bison_Kent]

This is what we know so far from Jeff's article and the schedule on gobison.com. I am suprised that SDSU will be at home and Southern Utah will be on the road again. I guess that the Great West is getting a more balanced home and away schedule.

Sep 03 OPEN
Sep 09 Northeastern
Sep 16 OPEN
Sep 23 @ Stephen F. Austin
Sep 30 OPEN
Oct 07 OPEN
Oct 14 OPEN
Oct 21 OPEN
Oct 28 @ Southern Utah
Nov 04 @ UC Davis
Nov 11 Cal Poly
Nov 18 South Dakota State

[Bisonguy]

I think Jeff made a mistake on the Northwestern game for 2006. *Should be this year.

Yeah, it's not listed on the GoBison site for the 2006 schedule, either.

[IowaBison]

in reference to the article

isn't $70,000 a little cheap to get Northeastern to come to Fargo?

[Bisonguy]

I think it's pretty close to the average. Montana only payed about $75k for NDSU, and they're at the upper end of the guarantee scale of I-AA. I don't think there's many six figure guarantees paid in I-AA.

[IowaBison]

well, it's a steal either way.

[Gamehunter]

That game should turn a good profit if the dome is packed.

[roadwarrior]

The 2006 schedule now has 8 games. Four at home and four on the road. I do not know the identity of the fourth home game, but could it be Montana State? (They do owe us a return trip in either 2006 or 2007 for our game in Bozeman this year.)

The other road game added is a D-IA opponent. The name of the school is not going to be announced until the opponent announces it. All that I know is that it is NOT a BigTen, BigEight, or Big12 school.

[MinotBison]

The 2006 schedule now has 8 games. *Four at home and four on the road. *I do not know the identity of the fourth home game, but could it be Montana State? *(They do owe us a return trip in either 2006 or 2007 for our game in Bozeman this year.) *

The other road game added is a D-IA opponent. *The name of the school is not going to be announced until the opponent announces it. *All that I know is that it is NOT a BigTen, BigEight, or Big12 school.

As to the 2006 1-A opponent, I will guess first and say maybe Wyoming? Anyone else?

[WYOBISONMAN]

That would work for me! I'll vote for the Cowboys....

[MinotBison]

What's the tailgating like in Laramie?

[bisononce]

Navy?

[MinotBison]

Navy?

Or the Air Force Academy?

[JBB]

Troy State?

[Bison_Kent]

What about Ohio U of the MAC? It would be kind of neat to see the two old Nebraska coaches do battle. Solich became that school's head coach this year.

[kchats]

I would guess you are right about it not being against a Big 8 team since they no longer in existence. They became the big XII. I could see Ohio University, Wyoming or Cincinnati. Or maybe Northern Michigan they are I-A.

[kchats]

What about Ohio U of the MAC? *It would be kind of neat to see the two old Nebraska coaches do battle. *Solich became that school's head coach this year. * It would also involve Coach Bohl going up against two of his former coordinators. Since Solich hired our offensive and defensive coordinators.

[Bison_Kent]

KC,

Actually, Northern Michigan is still DII. I believe Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, and Central Michigan are the I-A schools in the MAC.

[kchats]

KC,

Actually, Northern Michigan is still DII. *I believe Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, and Central Michigan are the I-A schools in the MAC.



I was going to say a directional Michigan team but for some reason I thought of Northern Michigan.

[bisoningrandforks]

I hope its Wyoming! A higher profile team that we could compete with.

[Bison_Dan]

I hope its Wyoming! A higher profile team that we could *compete with.

I hope it's the one who put the most money on the table!! Any DI would be nice but money is also.

[Gamehunter]

I hope it's the one who put the most money on the table!! Any DI would be nice but money is also.


Well, that wouldn't be Wyo then, but I still think Wyo would be a great game for the Bison to start out with for their future 1-A competition. Not as much media or $$$ as playing a team like the Gophers, but still worth while. Maybe Gophs in 07?

[bisoningrandforks]

Sorry guys I wasnt thinking about the money factor Since Im so close to laramie. I cant wait for this season and the rest of this decade! Future looks bright.

I STILL CANT BELEIVE WERE NOT IN THE BIG SKY (YET)

[Bison_Kent]

Here is a list of I-A future schedules.

http://www.nationalchamps.net/NCAA/future_schedules/future_schedules_home.htm

Here is Wyoming's, Air Force's, Colorado State's, and Ohio's schedules according this site. These seem to be the ones most talked about.

2006 Wyoming Schedule
9/2 Utah State
9/16 Boise State
9/23 @ Virginia

2006 Colorado State Schedule
9-9 Colorado @Denver, CO
9-16 @ Nevada
9-30 Fresno State

2006 Air Force Schedule
9-2 @ Tennessee
9-16 @ Northwestern
10-7 Navy
11-4 @ Army
11-11 Notre Dame

2006 Ohio Schedule
9-9 Virginia Tech

Here is NDSU's schedule so far for 2006:
Sep 02 OPEN
Sep 09 Northeastern
Sep 16 OPEN
Sep 23 @ Stephen F. Austin
Sep 30 OPEN
Oct 07 OPEN
Oct 14 OPEN
Oct 21 OPEN
Oct 28 @ Southern Utah
Nov 04 @ UC Davis
Nov 11 Cal Poly
Nov 18 South Dakota State

It looks like if we are playing Wyoming, it would have to take place Sept 30 or after. Of course, schedule dates can change.

[kchats]

Ohio has both of them open.

[IowaBison]

I think the Bobkitties of Ohio would be insane to schedule us. I'd see us winning that one.

[mikelsch]

From the 2005 Media Guide, which can be purchased for $10 at the Sports Information Department.

2006 schedule:
Sep 02 OPEN
Sep 09 Northeastern
Sep 16 OPEN
Sep 23 @ BALL STATE (I-A)
Sep 30 @ Stephen F. Austin
Oct 07 OPEN
Oct 14 OPEN
Oct 21 OPEN
Oct 28 @ Southern Utah
Nov 04 @ UC Davis
Nov 11 Cal Poly
Nov 18 South Dakota State

2007 Schedule
Sept 1 OPEN
Sept 8 Stephen F. Austin
Sept 15 Montana State (tentative date)
Sept 22 OPEN
Sept 29 OPEN
Oct 6 OPEN
Oct 13 OPEN
Oct 20 OPEN
Oct 27 Southern Utah
Nov 3 UC Davis
Nov 10 @ Cal Poly
Nov 17 @ SDSU

[WYOBISONMAN]

Ball State......David Letterman's alma mater. I would have rather seen the Cowboys....But, what the heck....it is a D1A game!

[mikelsch]

And it's a game that we could seriously win! Ball State is predicted to finish at the bottom of the MAC this year, and was beaten by Northern Iowa a couple years ago.

[roadwarrior]

The Bison women's basketball team is playing in a 2 day tournament at Ball State this november.

[Bisonguy]

Sweet!

I hope Gene doesn't try to schedule a tougher I-A, like Minnesota or whoever, for the Sept. 1, 2007 opening. That would be absolutely brutal, with Montana State and Stephen F Austin games to follow :-/ (but it will make for two awesome home games!!!)

[WYOBISONMAN]

I think that with the team Bohl has and with Walker as QB the Bison would have a reasonable shot at beating Wyoming too. * And of course I would love that as I would be dishing out large helpings of shit to my buddies down here!!

[Gamehunter]

I wonder how much they will be paying for garanttee? I can't imagine them comming back to the dome, but that would be ok too. ;D

[SDbison]

Anyone notice the SDSU game is now being regularly scheduled at the end of the year (also 2006 and 2007). That will impact the ability to have huge tailgate crowds for our rivalry game. :(
Hope we get to play Minnesota, Iowa State or Wyoming in football sometime in the next few years. That will help us along on our journey to DI-A. Of course a couple trips to the DI-AA championship game wouldn't hurt. ;)
Still don't see former rivals Northern Iowa and those scared Montana Griz on the schedule. ::)

[IowaBison]

Anyone notice the SDSU game is now being regularly scheduled at the end of the year (also 2006 and 2007). *That will impact the ability to have huge tailgate crowds for our rivalry game. :(
Hope we get to play Minnesota, Iowa State or Wyoming in football sometime in the next few years. *That will help us along on our journey to DI-A. *Of course a couple trips to the DI-AA championship game wouldn't hurt. ;)
Still don't see former rivals Northern Iowa and those scared Montana Griz on the schedule. ::)


You just have to modify the tailgating mo, SDBison.

My crew didn't like the colder weather either. For this year I got a tent with four sides and my buddy got a portable firepit. As long as it isn't 35 below, we're set.

[Bisonfan1]

wow NorthDakotaBison you are getting the gear, next will have to be a custom trailer or a BattleWagon to haul all your new stuff. A rig would look good sitting in your driveway.

[IowaBison]

wow NorthDakotaBison you are getting the gear, next will have to be a custom trailer or a BattleWagon to haul all your new stuff. A rig would look good sitting in your driveway.

it's all part of a ten year plan.

i hear they're talking about decommissioning the Space Shuttle program...............

[WYOBISONMAN]

If you get the Shuttle......could you swing by Green River and pick me a for a few of the games... ;)

[bisondad]

I am absolutely hoping for Minnesota in 2007. I don't know how many of you know how big of a chip is on the shoulders of many Bison players, but believe me, this would be a physical game. I'll bet the majority of current Bison players were recruited by Minnesota, only to be passed up by some kid from Ohio or Florida. Apparently Minnesota kids can't play football. Many of these players know each other, I really believe it would be a hell of a game. Northern Iowa has plyed Iowa and Iowa State tough, and I beleive have beaten Iowa State. Look for the same from Minnesota/North Dakota State. I say game on!!

Bisondad

[IowaBison]

I am absolutely hoping for Minnesota in 2007. *I don't know how many of you know how big of a chip is on the shoulders of many Bison players, but believe me, this would be a physical game. *I'll bet the majority of current Bison players were recruited by Minnesota, only to be passed up by some kid from Ohio or Florida. *Apparently Minnesota kids can't play football. *Many of these players know each other, I really believe it would be a hell of a game. *Northern Iowa has plyed Iowa and Iowa State tough, and I beleive have beaten Iowa State. *Look for the same from Minnesota/North Dakota State. *I say game on!! *

Bisondad

it's been a while since the panthers beat the cyclones, but thanks for bringing it up!

[markerman]

I think the SDSU game being at the end of the year is outstanding. For so long, once the "rivalry" game was over, the fans quit coming (especially if there was no playoff hope). Now, granted there are other factors such as hunting, but I think a lot of it was no one wanted to watch us destroy Concordia St. Paul or St. Cloud.

I really hope that putting the rivalry game at the end of the year helps to keep the momentum going. I think this will be a real test as to how the fans have taken to the Dakota Marker game...

[JBB]

From the 2005 Media Guide, which can be purchased for $10 at the Sports Information Department.

2006 schedule:
Sep 02 OPEN *
Sep 09 * Northeastern *
Sep 16 OPEN *
Sep 23 @ BALL STATE (I-A)
Sep 30 @ Stephen F. Austin *
Oct 07 OPEN *
Oct 14 *OPEN *
Oct 21 *OPEN *
Oct 28 * @ Southern Utah * *
Nov 04 *@ UC Davis * *
Nov 11 * Cal Poly * *
Nov 18 * South Dakota State

2007 Schedule
Sept 1 OPEN
Sept 8 Stephen F. Austin
Sept 15 Montana State (tentative date)
Sept 22 OPEN
Sept 29 OPEN
Oct 6 OPEN
Oct 13 OPEN
Oct 20 OPEN
Oct 27 Southern Utah
Nov 3 UC Davis
Nov 10 @ Cal Poly
Nov 17 @ SDSU

According to this we have SDSU in Fargo next year too! Why 2-in-a-row?

[Bisonguy]

According to this we have SDSU in Fargo next year too! *Why 2-in-a-row?


Their president stole the NDSU flag?

[dnk]

Coach Bohl must have stolen So Utah's flag also. Looks
like we're out there 2 years in a row.