2019 Quarterfinals: Illinois State

[tony]

Hard to believe that NDSU held ISU-Red to 79 yards two months ago.

[Kevin]

They're a very one dimensional team that should get handled similar to back in October.

The question for me at this point is will we try to beat ourselves?

[Professor Chaos]

78 carries for James Robinson in the last 2 games. He's gonna need an ice bath tonight.

By comparison these are NDSU's individual carries on the season:
Adam Cofield: 139
Ty Brooks: 116
Dimitri Williams: 44
Kobe Johnson: 82
Trey Lance: 117

[ThunderDan]

will be a bad playoff atmosphere. Gonna feel more like a regular season game.

[Bisonator98]

Not sure how they are winning these games with basically no pass game to speak of, does that mean SEMO and UCA suck defensively or just against the run? How do you not just stack the box and beg them to throw it?

[bisonaudit]

Not sure how they are winning these games with basically no pass game to speak of, does that mean SEMO and UCA suck defensively or just against the run? How do you not just stack the box and beg them to throw it?

UCA had no business being seeded. They should have been on the bubble for an at-large bid.

[sage]

Does anyone have the brackets of who plays who next week and what days/time everyone plays?

I just can't get enough of Bison Football and hope they continue to play well, through the championship game. I sure hope if we have to play a MT team we can beat them. I'm from MT and I hate both of them and hope they both lose out next week weekend.

Thanks

[Professor Chaos]

Does anyone have the brackets of who plays who next week and what days/time everyone plays?

I just can't get enough of Bison Football and hope they continue to play well, through the championship game. I sure hope if we have to play a MT team we can beat them. I'm from MT and I hate both of them and hope they both lose out next week weekend.

Thanks
I don't think kickoff times will be announced until after the Sac St/Austin Peay game which won't be until after 11PM CT. I'd guess that JMU/UNI will be the Friday night game on ESPN2 and NDSU/Illinois St will be the Saturday 11AM game on ESPN. The other two will just kick off whenever the home schools want to since they'll just be streaming on ESPN3.

[ndsubison1]

9 in the box

[sage]

I don't think kickoff times will be announced until after the Sac St/Austin Peay game which won't be until after 11PM CT. I'd guess that JMU/UNI will be the Friday night game on ESPN2 and NDSU/Illinois St will be the Saturday 11AM game on ESPN. The other two will just kick off whenever the home schools want to since they'll just be streaming on ESPN3.
Thank you Sir.

[Professor Chaos]

JMU/UNI will be the Friday night quarterfinal next week: https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/1203528151508439041

Seems almost certain that NDSU/Illinois St will be the Saturday 11AM kickoff now.

[MontBison]

So with the experts here saying ISU can’t pass is there any chance we play a 5 man front considering our a lb’s minus Jabrill are a complete joke? Do you guys remember our front 7 being any softer than any other group we’ve have had during our run? It’s like Robbie Grimsley reincarnated but playing lb now. Seems like Jabrill lost his ability to tackle after his knee injury.

[EC8CH]

78 carries for James Robinson in the last 2 games. He's gonna need an ice bath tonight.

By comparison these are NDSU's individual carries on the season:
Adam Cofield: 139
Ty Brooks: 116
Dimitri Williams: 44
Kobe Johnson: 82
Trey Lance: 117

Hole


Lee



Shit

[Bison03]

11 am game again!! Kegs and eggs!!

[NDSU]

See you all for brunch!

9132

[El_Chapo]

11am? ....

[primespareribs]

JMU/UNI will be the Friday night quarterfinal next week: https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/1203528151508439041

Seems almost certain that NDSU/Illinois St will be the Saturday 11AM kickoff now.

Did Fargo get hosed on this?

Also, three Friday night games?

[Professor Chaos]

Did Fargo get hosed on this?

Also, three Friday night games?
No, we didn't get hosed. I think it's a sign of respect because the Saturday 11AM game gets many more viewers since it's on the mothership right after College Gameday than the Friday night game gets on the deuce.

The other two quarterfinals will be on Saturday. I'm pretty sure they'll let Montana St and Weber St pick their kickoff times since they'll just be streaming on ESPN3.

[primespareribs]

No, we didn't get hosed. I think it's a sign of respect because the Saturday 11AM game gets many more viewers since it's on the mothership right after College Gameday than the Friday night game gets on the deuce.

The other two quarterfinals will be on Saturday. I'm pretty sure they'll let Montana St and Weber St pick their kickoff times since they'll just be streaming on ESPN3.

Forum says all three other games are Friday night.
https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/football/4812170-Bison-will-play-FCS-quarterfinal-game-on-ESPN-at-11-a.m.-Saturday-Dec.-14-three-other-quarterfinals-slated-for-Friday-night

[Professor Chaos]

Forum says all three other games are Friday night.
https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/football/4812170-Bison-will-play-FCS-quarterfinal-game-on-ESPN-at-11-a.m.-Saturday-Dec.-14-three-other-quarterfinals-slated-for-Friday-night
Woah, that's different. Weber St/Montana on the deuce also. Good for the FCS to get 3 quarterfinals nationally televised. I guess Montana St wants to play Friday night. I'm sure ESPN doesn't care since its streaming only.

[MNLonghorn10]

11 am...the worst.


At least the cold front should be moved on

[Hammerhead]

Forum says all three other games are Friday night.
https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/football/4812170-Bison-will-play-FCS-quarterfinal-game-on-ESPN-at-11-a.m.-Saturday-Dec.-14-three-other-quarterfinals-slated-for-Friday-night

So does the NCAA web site:
https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/football/fcs/2019

[ndsubison1]

Forum says all three other games are Friday night.
https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/football/4812170-Bison-will-play-FCS-quarterfinal-game-on-ESPN-at-11-a.m.-Saturday-Dec.-14-three-other-quarterfinals-slated-for-Friday-night

Love the late game with Weber vs Montana on ESPN2

[MNLonghorn10]

Damn...should be a fun Friday night but shit, theres nothing on Saturday after the ndsu game

[bisonaudit]

Damn...should be a fun Friday night but shit, theres nothing on Saturday after the ndsu game

Oddly, the NFL schedule doesn’t invade Saturday until after all of the shitty bowl games start.

[WeAreThePride]

I'm worried about this one, boys. Of course I expect a win, but our run defense seems a little suspect right now.

I think this one will look like an old fashioned slugfest; Bison win 24-17.

[BisonHorns]

We held Nicholls to the lowest yardage or their season. I think we will be find a way to stop the redbirds. Plus their running back has got to be maxing out somewhat by being over utilized.

[Professor Chaos]

One silver lining for the defense this week is Illinois St doesn't have a Daejean Dixon on the outside that routinely will draw safety help nor do they have a QB as good as Fourcade at getting the ball out there in single coverage. So the defense should be able to focus much more on loading the box this week.

I've always said that a one dimensional offense will never beat the Bison (not even Georgia Southern could pull it off) but if there was ever a year where they're vulnerable it's against a run heavy offense this year.

[scbison91]

I'm worried about this one, boys. Of course I expect a win, but our run defense seems a little suspect right now.

I think this one will look like an old fashioned slugfest; Bison win 24-17.ISU-R can't pass. doubt they get more than a TD.

[scbison91]

One silver lining for the defense this week is Illinois St doesn't have a Daejean Dixon on the outside that routinely will draw safety help nor do they have a QB as good as Fourcade at getting the ball out there in single coverage. So the defense should be able to focus much more on loading the box this week.

I've always said that a one dimensional offense will never beat the Bison (not even Georgia Southern could pull it off) but if there was ever a year where they're vulnerable it's against a run heavy offense this year. we've only give 17 ore more points in 2 games, YSU and WIY.. Teams we blew out and scored in 50's

[scbison91]

we've only give 17 ore more points in 2 games, YSU and WIY.. Teams we blew out and scored in 50's oops I meant WIU

[scottietohottie]

So does the NCAA web site:
https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/football/fcs/2019

Im outraged! OUTRAGED I tell you. They just want Robinson to rest another day!

[EC8CH]

I heard ISUr isn't flying to Fargo. Instead Robinson is going to just carry the entire team here instead.

[tony]

One silver lining for the defense this week is Illinois St doesn't have a Daejean Dixon on the outside that routinely will draw safety help nor do they have a QB as good as Fourcade at getting the ball out there in single coverage. So the defense should be able to focus much more on loading the box this week.

I've always said that a one dimensional offense will never beat the Bison (not even Georgia Southern could pull it off) but if there was ever a year where they're vulnerable it's against a run heavy offense this year.

While Georgia Southern only completed 5 passes in that game, they averaged more than 30 yards per completion.

[El_Chapo]

5-3 Defense coming. Hayes/Bridges on islands and Tutsie over top. Need Kaczor in too. NEED OUR HARD NOSE TACKLERS OUT THERE.. Let's go!!

ps. do we have a goal line/short yard package on D? I dont remember seeing it

[Professor Chaos]

5-3 Defense coming. Hayes/Bridges on islands and Tutsie over top. Need Kaczor in too. NEED OUR HARD NOSE TACKLERS OUT THERE.. Let's go!!
So you're saying they need to bench Hendricks or play with 5 DBs, 1 LB, and 5 DL??? I'm glad you're not a coach.

[El_Chapo]

So you're saying they need to bench Hendricks or play with 5 DBs, 1 LB, and 5 DL??? I'm glad you're not a coach.

no silly

5 DT/DE
3 LBS
2 CBS
1 S

don't need a ball hawk out there, just need hard nose tacklers to punch Robinson in the mouth repeatedly

[Professor Chaos]

no silly

5 DT/DE
3 LBS
2 CBS
1 S

don't need a ball hawk out there, just need hard nose tacklers to punch Robinson in the mouth repeatedly
Well Kaczor is a DB... you can play him at LB but it doesn't mean he's not still a DB. Taking Hendricks off the field in favor of the #5 DL is a recipe for disaster IMO.

[Bisonwinagn]

Nichols is better than both Ills and Central Arkansas. This game will be a comfortable win. Montana st should be the team to worry about.

[scottietohottie]

no silly

5 DT/DE
3 LBS
2 CBS
1 S

don't need a ball hawk out there, just need hard nose tacklers to punch Robinson in the mouth repeatedly

See Jimmy football on the goal line stand against siu. He can’t flex his muscles is he’s not on the field.

[tony]

After watching ISU-Red game:

Their QB was getting Central Arkansas to jump offsides constantly with a hard count... doubt that'll work in the FargoDome. I've heard louder crowds at in NYC restaurants.
ISU-Red plays really hard-nosed football. Their secondary is nasty - heck, they should have had a player ejected early in the game, but they looked really good.
It will be really important to get up on these guys early - otherwise it is going to be like a 12 round heavyweight fight.

[sage]

Nichols is better than both Ills and Central Arkansas. This game will be a comfortable win. Montana st should be the team to worry about.
I don't think the kitty's could beat the bison at home. The one I don't want to play would be the griz. That team can score points against anyone and in a hurry. They would scare me the kittens not so much at home.

[NDSU92]

Illinois State’s offense is a mess without Robinson. Holy smokes their qb struggles with catching shotgun snaps and handoffs.

They only completed two passes in the first half against SEMO.

Follow Robinson around with Jabril and blitz all day

[BisonLaw]

CAA refs this week.

[NDSU1980]

CAA refs this week.

In other words, the fix is in for JMU this week.

[BisonNeil]

One silver lining for the defense this week is Illinois St doesn't have a Daejean Dixon on the outside that routinely will draw safety help nor do they have a QB as good as Fourcade at getting the ball out there in single coverage. So the defense should be able to focus much more on loading the box this week.

I've always said that a one dimensional offense will never beat the Bison (not even Georgia Southern could pull it off) but if there was ever a year where they're vulnerable it's against a run heavy offense this year.

Don’t you think that after only throwing a total of 18 passes total in the last two games that the Stache is hoping that is exactly what the Bison will do and they will throw at least that many times against NDSU if not more?

[Bison 4 Life]

Don’t you think that after only throwing a total of 18 passes total in the last two games that the Stache is hoping that is exactly what the Bison will do and they will throw at least that many times against NDSU if not more?

Let em. Hendricks and Tutsie will be waiting.

[KSBisonFan]

Don’t you think that after only throwing a total of 18 passes total in the last two games that the Stache is hoping that is exactly what the Bison will do and they will throw at least that many times against NDSU if not more?

Derek Tuska approves of this strategy.

[Vet70]

Don’t you think that after only throwing a total of 18 passes total in the last two games that the Stache is hoping that is exactly what the Bison will do and they will throw at least that many times against NDSU if not more?

I doubt they would do any better than with Robinson.

[Professor Chaos]

CAA refs this week.
https://media.giphy.com/media/12XMGIWtrHBl5e/giphy.gif

I've never (in the last 5 years) said "this is the worst officiated game I've ever seen" because I'll never forget how horrible the crew was in that 2014 2nd round game between NDSU and SDSU. And I'll never forget that was the CAA crew. There were numerous ticky tack inconsistent calls but the worst was the umpire claiming that a Wentz slant to Vraa was tipped therefore the PI flag should be picked up. They ended up reviewing it and seeing that the only SDSU defender even near the pass was at least 4 feet away from tipping the ball so they ended up "reinstating" the penalty after review... they also had all sorts of issues with the game clock throughout the game and especially at the end of the game and totally destroyed the game flow multiple times.

Please oh please let this crew have a better game than that one did.

On a related note I say this every single time the Bison match up with an MVFC team but why can't they send the MVFC All-Star crew when there's an all-MVFC matchup in the playoffs? I'm sure they want a neutral conference crew when teams from different conferences are matching up in the playoffs but when it's team in the same conference it would be easier for the players and coaches who are familiar with the officials and their general style of officiating and easier for the officiating crew that's familiar with the teams' styles of play which would lead to a better played and better flowing game.


Don’t you think that after only throwing a total of 18 passes total in the last two games that the Stache is hoping that is exactly what the Bison will do and they will throw at least that many times against NDSU if not more?
Be my guest I'd say. Force them to do that... if they throw the ball 20 times they will not win and they'll probably turn it over a couple times on strip sacks or INTs.

[heffray]

https://media.giphy.com/media/12XMGIWtrHBl5e/giphy.gif

I've never (in the last 5 years) said "this is the worst officiated game I've ever seen" because I'll never forget how horrible the crew was in that 2014 2nd round game between NDSU and SDSU. And I'll never forget that was the CAA crew. There were numerous ticky tack inconsistent calls but the worst was the umpire claiming that a Wentz slant to Vraa was tipped therefore the PI flag should be picked up. They ended up reviewing it and seeing that the only SDSU defender even near the pass was at least 4 feet away from tipping the ball so they ended up "reinstating" the penalty after review... they also had all sorts of issues with the game clock throughout the game and especially at the end of the game and totally destroyed the game flow multiple times.

Please oh please let this crew have a better game than that one did.

On a related note I say this every single time the Bison match up with an MVFC team but why can't they send the MVFC All-Star crew when there's an all-MVFC matchup in the playoffs? I'm sure they want a neutral conference crew when teams from different conferences are matching up in the playoffs but when it's team in the same conference it would be easier for the players and coaches who are familiar with the officials and their general style of officiating and easier for the officiating crew that's familiar with the teams' styles of play which would lead to a better played and better flowing game.


Be my guest I'd say. Force them to do that... if they throw the ball 20 times they will not win and they'll probably turn it over a couple times on strip sacks or INTs.

Feels like a post Indy should weigh-in on...

[EC8CH]

Totally agree on using conference crew for playoff conference matchups. Makes perfect sense.

[IndyBison]

https://media.giphy.com/media/12XMGIWtrHBl5e/giphy.gif

I've never (in the last 5 years) said "this is the worst officiated game I've ever seen" because I'll never forget how horrible the crew was in that 2014 2nd round game between NDSU and SDSU. And I'll never forget that was the CAA crew. There were numerous ticky tack inconsistent calls but the worst was the umpire claiming that a Wentz slant to Vraa was tipped therefore the PI flag should be picked up. They ended up reviewing it and seeing that the only SDSU defender even near the pass was at least 4 feet away from tipping the ball so they ended up "reinstating" the penalty after review... they also had all sorts of issues with the game clock throughout the game and especially at the end of the game and totally destroyed the game flow multiple times.

Please oh please let this crew have a better game than that one did.

On a related note I say this every single time the Bison match up with an MVFC team but why can't they send the MVFC All-Star crew when there's an all-MVFC matchup in the playoffs? I'm sure they want a neutral conference crew when teams from different conferences are matching up in the playoffs but when it's team in the same conference it would be easier for the players and coaches who are familiar with the officials and their general style of officiating and easier for the officiating crew that's familiar with the teams' styles of play which would lead to a better played and better flowing game.


Be my guest I'd say. Force them to do that... if they throw the ball 20 times they will not win and they'll probably turn it over a couple times on strip sacks or INTs.

The crews in the MVFC would completely agree with that but for very selfish reasons! They want to work playoff games! When your conference is playing you can't officiate it so that has made it very hard for MVFC crews to get playoff games. There only 2 quarterfinal games Big Sky crews can work and there's a chance they could be in both semi-finals and the finals. They could have had the #1 crew in the first 2 rounds of the tournament and only eligible to work 2 of the final 7 games. The MVFC hasn't had a crew work the national championship in like 10 or 12 years. The last 8 years for obvious reasons.

For some reason D2 REQUIRES a conference crew to be used for playoff games if both teams are from the same conference. FCS, D3, and NAIA don't allow it. Not exactly sure why. There was some hope the MVFC would get assigned the year NDSU played Illinois State but it didn't happen.

As for the ISUr QB, I officiated one of his first HS starts his sophomore year. He looked like a freak athlete warming up and the head coach told me he was visiting Notre Dame the next day. He had a horrible game because he had no OL and was scrambling every play. They lost 30-14. I had him again his senior year and they won huge. He also had 2 receivers who are now playing at Iowa, but he was a good runner too. He obviously didn't develop to a player at Notre Dame's level, but I expect he could be a very good FCS QB. Time will tell. He's only a redshirt freshman.

[Professor Chaos]

The crews in the MVFC would completely agree with that but for very selfish reasons! They want to work playoff games! When your conference is playing you can't officiate it so that has made it very hard for MVFC crews to get playoff games. There only 2 quarterfinal games Big Sky crews can work and there's a chance they could be in both semi-finals and the finals. They could have had the #1 crew in the first 2 rounds of the tournament and only eligible to work 2 of the final 7 games. The MVFC hasn't had a crew work the national championship in like 10 or 12 years. The last 8 years for obvious reasons.

For some reason D2 REQUIRES a conference crew to be used for playoff games if both teams are from the same conference. FCS, D3, and NAIA don't allow it. Not exactly sure why. There was some hope the MVFC would get assigned the year NDSU played Illinois State but it didn't happen.

As for the ISUr QB, I officiated one of his first HS starts his sophomore year. He looked like a freak athlete warming up and the head coach told me he was visiting Notre Dame the next day. He had a horrible game because he had no OL and was scrambling every play. They lost 30-14. I had him again his senior year and they won huge. He also had 2 receivers who are now playing at Iowa, but he was a good runner too. He obviously didn't develop to a player at Notre Dame's level, but I expect he could be a very good FCS QB. Time will tell. He's only a redshirt freshman.
D2 has it right IMO. No reason to think there will be any advantage to either team to have their own conference's officiating crew when both teams are from the same conference. Send the MVFC crew to Fargo and the Big Sky crew to Ogden. Find neutral conference officials for the other two games.

They have 2 crews from each conference designated for playoff assignments right? So had Sac St won they could've had a Big Sky crew for both of those all-Big Sky quarterfinals.

[EC8CH]

D2 has it right IMO. No reason to think there will be any advantage to either team to have their own conference's officiating crew when both teams are from the same conference. Send the MVFC crew to Fargo and the Big Sky crew to Ogden. Find neutral conference officials for the other two games.

They have 2 crews from each conference designated for playoff assignments right? So had Sac St won they could've had a Big Sky crew for both of those all-Big Sky quarterfinals.

Just think of the savings in travel costs NCAA! Shorter plane trips instead of flying refs clear across the country.

[Bisonator98]

CAA refs this week.

Why the hell can't they let an MVFC crew do a playoff game between 2 MVFC teams? That just seems logical to me. They are familiar with the teams and their playing style. Should be a no brainer but the NCAA can't get the simplest shit right.

[Bisonator98]

Guess I should have kept reading. Sounds like we are all in agreement about the refs. NCAA really should look at changing this at some point.

[Professor Chaos]

Just think of the savings in travel costs NCAA! Shorter plane trips instead of flying refs clear across the country.
Hell, I'd even put the white hat and a couple others up at my house for free if they want to save money.... just have to get my waterboarding room ready.

[StL Bison Fan]

Watched Izzos video today.
Did the team grow their mustaches this year?

[semobison]

Illinois State’s offense is a mess without Robinson. Holy smokes their qb struggles with catching shotgun snaps and handoffs.

They only completed two passes in the first half against SEMO.

Follow Robinson around with Jabril and blitz all day

There is no secret in what The Redbirds do. Run the football and play good defense. They have had little to no success in the passing game. I believe in their last two conference games they went over 60 minutes, the 2nd half against Misery St. and the 1st half against YSU without completing a foreword pass!
It's hard to see a one dimensional team beating the Bison.

[89MTBISON]

This is why ISUr is her for the quarterfinals, credit to TSCF:
38 North Dakota State AA = 76.39 12 0 48.64( 158) 0 0 | 0 0 | 74.40 49 | 76.89 35 | 77.49 36 MISSOURI VALLEY
56 James Madison AA = 71.60 11 1 47.14( 168) 0 0 | 0 0 | 71.18 58 | 70.21 64 | 72.98 46 COLONIAL
88 South Dakota State AA = 63.60 8 4 49.61( 154) 0 0 | 0 1 | 64.62 85 | 64.26 88 | 61.47 101 MISSOURI VALLEY
92 Montana AA = 62.66 9 3 54.03( 134) 0 0 | 0 1 | 63.67 88 | 61.67 98 | 62.16 95 BIG SKY
94 Weber State AA = 62.49 9 3 52.82( 138) 0 0 | 0 0 | 59.66 106 | 61.59 101 | 65.90 81 BIG SKY
96 Sacramento State AA = 62.17 9 3 55.60( 129) 0 0 | 0 0 | 61.47 100 | 58.78 113 | 65.96 80 BIG SKY
97 Montana State AA = 61.71 9 3 47.65( 164) 0 0 | 0 0 | 58.54 113 | 59.03 112 | 67.50 74 BIG SKY
110 Northern Iowa AA = 59.09 9 4 50.49( 148) 0 0 | 0 1 | 57.56 119 | 59.87 107 | 59.33 108 MISSOURI VALLEY
130 Illinois State AA = 54.85 9 4 48.11( 161) 0 0 | 0 0 | 51.86 140 | 56.40 122 | 55.77 129 MISSOURI VALLEY
133 SE Louisiana AA = 54.28 8 4 44.15( 179) 0 0 | 0 0 | 52.88 137 | 51.55 142 | 57.89 116 SOUTHLAND
135 Kennesaw State AA = 53.44 11 2 35.85( 228) 0 0 | 0 0 | 53.03 135 | 52.65 136 | 54.12 135 BIG SOUTH
137 Monmouth-NJ AA = 53.43 11 2 37.15( 219) 0 0 | 0 0 | 48.97 156 | 51.83 139 | 58.89 110 BIG SOUTH
139 Albany-NY AA = 53.33 9 4 46.87( 169) 0 0 | 0 0 | 50.89 143 | 50.97 144 | 57.57 121 COLONIAL
140 Nicholls State AA = 53.20 9 4 45.59( 172) 0 0 | 0 1 | 50.84 144 | 51.99 138 | 56.22 126 SOUTHLAND
141 Austin Peay AA = 53.04 10 3 39.38( 206) 0 0 | 0 0 | 50.66 146 | 50.24 148 | 57.63 120 OHIO VALLEY
148 Central Arkansas AA = 50.81 9 3 47.76( 163) 0 0 | 0 0 | 49.89 151 | 51.79 140 | 50.20 151 SOUTHLAND

This game will be ISUr 2019 2.0, they just beat the worst team left in the tournament. Can we beat a one dimensional team? Hell yea! Surely they are not that much better than they were 2 months ago.

[OatmealWicket92]

posted this in the Nicholls post game on accident.....


Only thing that scares me going into this game is offensive efficiency and stopping the QB scramble. I think we will contain Robinson fine, just cant let the QB extend drives with his legs. Converting TDs in the redzone is paramount like every week.

[KSBisonFan]

In Entz's presser today, Kolpack asked about a player (receiver?) but the audio cut out. Entz said 'he's not in the conversation. He needs to learn the playbook and focus on academics'. Who was he referring to?

Also, Bussey not expected to be ready. Kobe close to being ready.

[Bison 4 Life]

In Entz's presser today, Kolpack asked about a player (receiver?) but the audio cut out. Entz said 'he's not in the conversation. He needs to learn the playbook and focus on academics'. Who was he referring to?

Also, Bussey not expected to be ready. Kobe close to being ready.

Sounds like it was a freshman he was talking about. Volpentesta? Braylon Henderson?

[Bisman]

The Bison Football Radio Show with Coach Matt Entz Dec. 9, 2019

[HerdistheWord]

In Entz's presser today, Kolpack asked about a player (receiver?) but the audio cut out. Entz said 'he's not in the conversation. He needs to learn the playbook and focus on academics'. Who was he referring to?

Also, Bussey not expected to be ready. Kobe close to being ready.

I thought it was Andy Voyen.

[Bisman]

I thought it was Andy Voyen.

It wasn't Andy. Andy is a sophomore and Coach Entz complimented him and said he blocked well. It was probably Braylon Henderson or DJ Baptist.

[Bison 4 Life]

I'll tweet @ Kolpack, he's the one who asked the question

[Bison 4 Life]

I'll tweet @ Kolpack, he's the one who asked the question

He was talking about DJ Baptist.

[tony]

posted this in the Nicholls post game on accident.....


Only thing that scares me going into this game is offensive efficiency and stopping the QB scramble. I think we will contain Robinson fine, just cant let the QB extend drives with his legs. Converting TDs in the redzone is paramount like every week.

Kelley Burke of The Valley Report said something that I was thinking but was too chicken to say: Gums and Robinson look similar but they are very different runners in different systems, and NDSU has an easier time with backs/systems like ISU-Red's.

https://twitter.com/Bison1660/status/1204190410433859585

I consider her mandatory listening, btw.

[OatmealWicket92]

Kelley Burke of The Valley Report said something that I was thinking but was too chicken to say: Gums and Robinson look similar but they are very different runners in different systems, and NDSU has an easier time with backs/systems like ISU-Red's.

https://twitter.com/Bison1660/status/1204190410433859585

I consider her mandatory listening, btw.

Yeah I listen to Kelley every week with Keith B...always gives a good angle and thoughts. Playing valley teams in the playoffs just makes me feel so icky all week. I know the kids will put it all out there for whatever games we have left, just hope the execution follows.

[gumby013]

Yeah I listen to Kelley every week with Keith B...always gives a good angle and thoughts. Playing valley teams in the playoffs just makes me feel so icky all week. I know the kids will put it all out there for whatever games we have left, just hope the execution follows.

This being ISU's fourth consecutive week on the road won't be easy on them.

[Professor Chaos]

This being ISU's fourth consecutive week on the road won't be easy on them.
I think it's karma considering they didn't leave the state of Illinois until week 11. Now they've had 4 straight weeks of games outside their home state.

[BadlandsBison]

Kelley Burke of The Valley Report said something that I was thinking but was too chicken to say: Gums and Robinson look similar but they are very different runners in different systems, and NDSU has an easier time with backs/systems like ISU-Red's.

https://twitter.com/Bison1660/status/1204190410433859585

I consider her mandatory listening, btw.

I haven't listened to the sound bite but I don't disagree with that idea. Nichols had heavy lineman at guard and center and they would get shoulder to shoulder when they would run up the middle. Our DTs couldn't penetrate those gaps or or get the shoulders turned on the o-lineman. Gums would kinda get right up behind the big guys then shoot out either left or right once there was daylight.

[cbline]

I will miss the ISU game this weekend, the first home playoff game that I will miss in this decade-long run. I hope that I can transport the mojo in my game shirt from the Twin Cities to the Dome!

[Vet70]

I haven't listened to the sound bite but I don't disagree with that idea. Nichols had heavy lineman at guard and center and they would get shoulder to shoulder when they would run up the middle. Our DTs couldn't penetrate those gaps or or get the shoulders turned on the o-lineman. Gums would kinda get right up behind the big guys then shoot out either left or right once there was daylight.

I was surprised he ran for only 77 yards.

[Christopher Moen]

Here's my hot take, Nicholls State will be a tougher opponent than Illinois State, and possibly, NDSU's SF opponent.

[fmfantasy]

Yeah I listen to Kelley every week with Keith B...always gives a good angle and thoughts. Playing valley teams in the playoffs just makes me feel so icky all week. I know the kids will put it all out there for whatever games we have left, just hope the execution follows.

I looked and this decade we are 5-0 in valley playoff rematch games. with only 1 of the games where we didn't increase the point differential.. average victory is 14 points higher for the Bison in the rematch game.. so not worried about this one at all.

[tony]

Illinois State game notes are up: https://gobison.com/documents/2019/12/10//Illinois_State_Football_Notes_20191210.pdf

They are big on both fronts.

[Bison 4 Life]

Here's my hot take, Nicholls State will be a tougher opponent than Illinois State, and possibly, NDSU's SF opponent.

I heard some purple people say we're going to lose to MSU.

[Christopher Moen]

I heard some purple people say we're going to lose to MSU.

I think their hot take smells more than mine. Like a ca-ca type of smell. Once you get past that smell, you smell their fear.

[Bison 4 Life]

I think their hot take smells more than mine. Like a ca-ca type of smell. Once you get past that smell, you smell their fear.

They need it to happen so badly. If NDSU loses in Frisco, I'll still be in Frisco so who cares?

[Christopher Moen]

They need it to happen so badly. If NDSU loses in Frisco, I'll still be in Frisco so who cares?

I'm interested in seeing how they play after hosting UNI this weekend. I feel JMU wins by nearly 25 points, but will be feeling exhausted/sore for awhile.

[Bison 4 Life]

I'm interested in seeing how they play after hosting UNI this weekend. I feel JMU wins by nearly 25 points, but will be feeling exhausted/sore for awhile.

Then Montana or Weber the week after. No more Rhode Islands on the schedule.

[Christopher Moen]

Then Montana or Weber the week after. No more Rhode Islands on the schedule.

Weber will be physical with them, but like UNI, I don't feel they have the offensive horse to compete. Montana, on the other hand, will be an issue if JMU is worn out a bit from the UNI game. That game might be a score in the 40 to 50s for both sides.

[Vet70]

They need it to happen so badly. If NDSU loses in Frisco, I'll still be in Frisco so who cares?

Disagree....getting there and losing would feel like the job was not finished.

[Bison 4 Life]

Disagree....getting there and losing would feel like the job was not finished.

If I drink enough beer and eat enough barbecue, my job will be finished ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[NDSUBowler]

Some people may complain about the lack of attendance, but I am personally thankful I don't have to sit in the corner rafters and instead I'm in row 6 at the 40 yard line.

[El_Chapo]

Some people may complain about the lack of attendance, but I am personally thankful I don't have to sit in the corner rafters and instead I'm in row 6 at the 40 yard line.

I see 2 in row 15 50 yard line. are people not smart enough to click thru the sections and see the individual tickets down lower?

[Professor Chaos]

Ticket sales actually look like they've been pretty brisk this morning. When I looked shortly before 8 there were a lot more tickets than are available now... several hundred gone in a couple hours I'd guess. Maybe people are finally realizing that tickets are not difficult to get anymore???

[bisonp]

Ticket sales actually look like they've been pretty brisk this morning. When I looked shortly before 8 there were a lot more tickets than are available now... several hundred gone in a couple hours I'd guess. Maybe people are finally realizing that tickets are not difficult to get anymore???

Still a lot more available now than there were two weeks ago. Over a full section's worth additional.

[Professor Chaos]

Still a lot more available now than there were two weeks ago.
Yeah, like I said in the fatigue thread attendance is always down in the quarters compared to the 2nd round. Last year it was 600 less and in 2017 it was just over 1000 less. 15,000 is probably about the best we'll see this week.

[Bison 4 Life]

Yeah, like I said in the fatigue thread attendance is always down in the quarters compared to the 2nd round. Last year it was 600 less and in 2017 it was just over 1000 less. 15,000 is probably about the best we'll see this week.

I want to see what everybody's attendance is as a percentage of capacity. 15k is still in the mid 90's nobody else cracked 75 IIRC.

[Professor Chaos]

I want to see what everybody's attendance is as a percentage of capacity. 15k is still in the mid 90's nobody else cracked 75 IIRC.
I posted it on AGS as percentage of their regular season average and NDSU was easily the highest last week.

Nicholls/NDSU: 15,690 (86.3% of their regular season attendance average of 18,177)
SLU/Montana: 16,550 (70.3% of their regular season attendance average of 23,544)
Albany/Montana St: 12,947 (69.8% of their regular season attendance average of 18,547)
KSU/Weber St: 5,422 (68.2% of their regular season attendance average of 7,944)
Illinois St/UCA: 5,127 (60.3% of their regular season attendance average of 8,505)
Monmouth/JMU: 10,881 (49.1% of their regular season attendance avereage of 22,144)
APSU/Sac St: 5,140 (43.1% of their regular season attendance average of 11,919)
UNI/SDSU: 4,102 (34.3% of their regular season attendance average of 11,952)

[bisonp]

I want to see what everybody's attendance is as a percentage of capacity. 15k is still in the mid 90's nobody else cracked 75 IIRC.

15,000 is 80% of 18,700.

And I'd guess that Professor's numbers are paid attendance, not actual. I'm pretty sure NDSU did not average 18,177 butts in seats this year.

[Bison 4 Life]

I posted it on AGS as percentage of their regular season average and NDSU was easily the highest last week.

Nicholls/NDSU: 15,690 (86.3% of their regular season attendance average of 18,177)
SLU/Montana: 16,550 (70.3% of their regular season attendance average of 23,544)
Albany/Montana St: 12,947 (69.8% of their regular season attendance average of 18,547)
KSU/Weber St: 5,422 (68.2% of their regular season attendance average of 7,944)
Illinois St/UCA: 5,127 (60.3% of their regular season attendance average of 8,505)
Monmouth/JMU: 10,881 (49.1% of their regular season attendance avereage of 22,144)
APSU/Sac St: 5,140 (43.1% of their regular season attendance average of 11,919)
UNI/SDSU: 4,102 (34.3% of their regular season attendance average of 11,952)

So while my math is off, it appears we're doing OK relatively speaking.

[Bison 4 Life]

15,000 is 80% of 18,700.

I put a 6 instead of an 8 into my equation.

[Mr Pep Band]

I posted it on AGS as percentage of their regular season average and NDSU was easily the highest last week.

Nicholls/NDSU: 15,690 (86.3% of their regular season attendance average of 18,177)
SLU/Montana: 16,550 (70.3% of their regular season attendance average of 23,544)
Albany/Montana St: 12,947 (69.8% of their regular season attendance average of 18,547)
KSU/Weber St: 5,422 (68.2% of their regular season attendance average of 7,944)
Illinois St/UCA: 5,127 (60.3% of their regular season attendance average of 8,505)
Monmouth/JMU: 10,881 (49.1% of their regular season attendance avereage of 22,144)
APSU/Sac St: 5,140 (43.1% of their regular season attendance average of 11,919)
UNI/SDSU: 4,102 (34.3% of their regular season attendance average of 11,952)

Sound methodology. :judges:

[Professor Chaos]

15,000 is 80% of 18,700.

And I'd guess that Professor's numbers are paid attendance, not actual. I'm pretty sure NDSU did not average 18,177 butts in seats this year.
Those were the official attendance figures reported to the NCAA in the regular season but you're right that's probably paid attendance not turnstile count which is what the playoff attendance seems to be reported as. But every school does that attendance inflation in the regular season so it's pretty clear that NDSU is still more immune to whatever playoff attendance decline there may be than other schools are.

[Bison 4 Life]

Those were the official attendance figures reported to the NCAA in the regular season but you're right that's probably paid attendance not turnstile count which is what the playoff attendance seems to be reported as. But every school does that attendance inflation in the regular season so it's pretty clear that NDSU is still more immune to whatever playoff attendance decline there may be than other schools are.

Silly numbers guy "But muh available tickets!!!!"

[KSBisonFan]

I put a 6 instead of an 8 into my equation.

Nice shell game you're running, Pat Simmers.*



*Extremely purple

[El_Chapo]

ISUR bringing the noise to practice

https://twitter.com/Pg_Reinhardt/status/1204821534923247624?s=19

[El_Chapo]

jon99 Redbird Board:

" I still might go, but to me the problem is there is nothing else there I would want to do... aside from the football game, an awful place to spend a few days... Roger Maris Museum anyone?????""

says the guy from Normal Illinois

[heffray]

jon99 Redbird Board:

" I still might go, but to me the problem is there is nothing else there I would want to do... aside from the football game, an awful place to spend a few days... Roger Maris Museum anyone?????""

says the guy from Normal Illinois

If you can't have fun DT Fargo then I can't help you.

[Bison 4 Life]

I was just in Normal a couple months ago. Not exactly a swinging place.

Where do you go for fun? Peoria? Champaign?

[StL Bison Fan]

I was just in Normal a couple months ago. Not exactly a swinging place.

Where do you go for fun? Peoria? Champaign?

Bloomington

[Son of a Bison]

I was just in Normal a couple months ago. Not exactly a swinging place.

Where do you go for fun? Peoria? Champaign?

The liquor store.

[Mr Meaty]

I was just in Normal a couple months ago. Not exactly a swinging place.

Where do you go for fun? Peoria? Champaign?

Where you looking to participate when you were there?

[gumby013]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSnosY3C2EI

[Bison03]

Listening to the Kolpack and Izzo podcast for this game. Pretty funny. Izzo is saying how this game will be close, is concerned about the Bison slow starts the last two games, how good Robinson is, how Spack will have tricks up his sleeve. And Kolpack is shutting him down arguing the fact that the Redbirds haven’t beaten anyone good in the playoffs this year, that having no qb that can throw and running Robinson on every play will not beat the Bison. Pretty funny. I totally agree with Kolpack.

[daddy daycare]

Listening to the Kolpack and Izzo podcast for this game. Pretty funny. Izzo is saying how this game will be close, is concerned about the Bison slow starts the last two games, how good Robinson is, how Spack will have tricks up his sleeve. And Kolpack is shutting him down arguing the fact that the Redbirds haven’t beaten anyone good in the playoffs this year, that having no qb that can throw and running Robinson on every play will not beat the Bison. Pretty funny. I totally agree with Kolpack.

I can see both angles here...my only thing is you never know what’s gonna happen when it’s a conference game.

[tony]

I can see both angles here...my only thing is you never know what’s gonna happen when it’s a conference game.

Especially in a rematch of a conference game.

[17>1]

I just don't see anything other than a comfortable Bison win. I think we got that first playoff game out of the way for a lot of young players, and I don't think they may play as tight (although I think Nicholls really played a pretty solid game against us). One dimensional just doesn't beat the Bison. Is anyone talking about the ISUr defense at all? I know Robinson will get some yards, but will they be on the field enough if NDSU controls TOP? The one time we saw the Bison get beat at or near this point in the FFD during the playoffs was to JMU. Remember how they did it? Balanced passing (veteran QB) and rushing attack (that RB was a baller), and a defense that really gave our coaching staff and Easton fits all day. Just don't see ISUr bringing anything close to that this weekend.

Bison 34
Redbirds 13

Go Bison!

[El_Chapo]

Jump on them early is paramount. Don't let up. Last week we punted from 37 first drive. enough of that sh.t Go for it on 4th and 2 and show them our dominance ASAP and end this game by halftime.

[Belter]

Would be nice to see the D stop the run for a change. After a month of routinely giving up twice as many yards on the ground as you typically see out of championship defenses I'd like to see if they can do it. If you can't do it when you know their ability to throw is subpar I'd say that's a bad sign of things to come.

[JMUVtFan]

This one is going to be a blowout. I can't really envision a scenario where this game is 20+ points.

[Professor Chaos]

Would be nice to see the D stop the run for a change. After a month of routinely giving up twice as many yards on the ground as you typically see out of championship defenses I'd like to see if they can do it. If you can't do it when you know their ability to throw is subpar I'd say that's a bad sign of things to come.
Yeah, I'd agree with this. The run defense is about the only thing about this team that gives me the heebie-jeebies (well, except maybe the FG kicking but I think that'll be far less prominent of an issue). I'm still not sure whether it's due to weaknesses at DT and LB or just because they've been so committed to the Tampa 2 philosophy of giving up yards between the 20s if necessary but no or very few points.

I'd assume if there is a week to break those Tampa 2 tendencies this would be the week. Dare Jefferson to throw the ball. I actually think Illinois St might come out of the gate looking to throw the ball since they'll have to know that in order to beat NDSU they're going to have to throw the ball some and what better time to do it than right away when everyone will be expecting them to feed Robinson? What have they got to lose? If I were them I'd play to win instead of playing to keep it close because it makes no difference if they lose by 3 or 33.

That said if I was Braun or Entz I would love to see them come out with that strategy because I'd have confidence in my pass defense and pass rush to force the young QB into some mistakes or at the very least get them behind the chains early in the game. That strategy could get ISUr blown out just as easily if not moreso as it could get them off to a fast start but, like I said, they've got nothing to lose trying it. Does the stache have a little "Riverboat Stiggy" in him???

[BadlandsBison]

Would be nice to see the D stop the run for a change. After a month of routinely giving up twice as many yards on the ground as you typically see out of championship defenses I'd like to see if they can do it. If you can't do it when you know their ability to throw is subpar I'd say that's a bad sign of things to come.

Since you're new here I'm going to take a moment and let you know that NDSU is 13-0 this season.

[fmfantasy]

Especially in a rematch of a conference game.

well in the 5 playoff rematch conference games NDSU is 5-0 and increased the point margin from the regular season game by 14 points... so I think we do know... going by that NDSU should win by 47 point..

[fmfantasy]

I think our run D is fine. I think the strategy has been to shut down the pass and if the other team wants to run 12 times and kick a field goal and waste 8 minutes on the clock. then so be it.. We come back and score in 3 plays..

[gumby013]

The Shache Show

https://www.facebook.com/ISURedbirds/videos/2534626696809007/

[Belter]

Since you're new here I'm going to take a moment and let you know that NDSU is 13-0 this season.

New to posting on the board yes but not new to Bison football. Let's be honest we haven't faced the best competition the past 6 weeks and opposing offenses are still moving the ball pretty well on the ground. The top teams in the bracket right now are peaking with dominant displays of defense and offense and its time to do the same. 13-0 doesn't matter. Only thing that matters now is 1-0 every week.

[IndyBison]

I saw a couple of Jefferson's games in HS. He can throw and run but they may have limited those options for him. I don't see this being a huge game for him because of his experience, but he does have the talent and size to make plays. He has the potential to be really good.


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[JMB]

New to posting on the board yes but not new to Bison football. Let's be honest we haven't faced the best competition the past 6 weeks and opposing offenses are still moving the ball pretty well on the ground. The top teams in the bracket right now are peaking with dominant displays of defense and offense and its time to do the same. 13-0 doesn't matter. Only thing that matters now is 1-0 every week.

The defense seems to be pretty good at the bend but don't break. We give up yards, but not points. Last week felt "bad" but in the end giving up 13 points isn't terrible.

I am very much concerned about a team on the other side of the bracket. But that is a question for January if we get that far.

[CaBisonFan]

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28279839/viewers-guide-fcs-playoffs

[Professor Chaos]

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28279839/viewers-guide-fcs-playoffs
Wow... a well written and well researched article about the FCS playoffs by ESPN.... that's a novelty. Kudos to Bill Connelly!

This comment in particular made me smile:

Basically, what you'll be watching on Friday evening and Saturday will be better than a lot of what you'll see in the early stages of bowl season.

Can he do TV? If so he's already more qualified in my eyes to do the selection show and Frisco pre-game show than Jay Walker.

[Mr Pep Band]

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28279839/viewers-guide-fcs-playoffs

Good article, a few mistakes here and there. But overall very informative for any fan.

[El_Chapo]

gumby !! no flight stalking?

[scottietohottie]

gumby !! no flight stalking?

We're doomed!

[gumby013]

gumby !! no flight stalking?

The flight hasn’t been posted yet.

[El_Chapo]

We're doomed!

Maybe they turned off their "beacon" or whatever . You ain't stealthy coming into our air space biatches!

[scottietohottie]

That's a relief.

[gumby013]

Plane delays.

https://twitter.com/isuredbirds/status/1205554259091214340

[gumby013]

Looks like they won’t be departing until about 5 or so. Their plane just left Pittsburgh.

[El_Chapo]

Looks like they won’t be departing until about 5 or so. Their plane just left Pittsburgh.

OH OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh 7 hours of sleep. welcome to Bemidji!

[NDSU92]

What time were they supposed to leave? Seems a little tight lol

[BadlandsBison]

Robinson has to shovel the runway and load the bags before they can leave.

[gumby013]

Finally.

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/SCX8634/history/20191213/2250Z/KBMI/KFAR

[SafeTeeJ]

Robinson has to shovel the runway and load the bags before they can leave.

That right there is Golden!
It’s Gold , Jerry!

[Farmer63]

Sproles shoulder? updates?

[El_Chapo]

lands at 615pm. they probably dont need a walk thru. theyve been here b4.

[BisonHorns]

The Shache Show

https://www.facebook.com/ISURedbirds/videos/2534626696809007/

I think we found a replacement for waterboarding! You would have to be a sick s.o.b. to torture someone with this though.

[GreenfieldBison]

Since you're new here I'm going to take a moment and let you know that NDSU is 13-0 this season.

Yeah, yeah, keep goin. How are they in terms of scoring defense?


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[1st&TennBison]

The Shache Show

https://www.facebook.com/ISURedbirds/videos/2534626696809007/

My grandfather had an outhouse at his lake cabin in Vermont back in the early 70's that looked better than the setup they have.

[VirginiaBison]

My grandfather had an outhouse at his lake cabin in Vermont back in the early 70's that looked better than the setup they have.


The Redbird Coach's Show didn't have video of the replays discussed, just audio?

[Bisman]

Sproles shoulder? updates?

In the press conference,Coach Entz said he would have been able to play last Monday.

[El_Chapo]

Sproles ain't missing this game.

[steelbison]

Just so I have this straight. Ill Stare lost to Youngstown 21-7 last game of the year. The same Youngstown that had already quit on the year In a game that cost I’ll State a seed.

41-10. And that’s being nice. They got their ass kicked by Youngstown. Let that sink in.


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[CAS4127]

Just so I have this straight. Ill Stare lost to Youngstown 21-7 last game of the year. The same Youngstown that had already quit on the year In a game that cost I’ll State a seed.

41-10. And that’s being nice. They got their ass kicked by Youngstown. Let that sink in.


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Riveting!! And RMEs. Everyone is terrible and NDSU is the best Eva!!!


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[tony]

ISU-R can't pass. doubt they get more than a TD.

Good prediction!

[tony]

After watching ISU-Red game:

Their QB was getting Central Arkansas to jump offsides constantly with a hard count... doubt that'll work in the FargoDome. I've heard louder crowds at in NYC restaurants.
ISU-Red plays really hard-nosed football. Their secondary is nasty - heck, they should have had a player ejected early in the game, but they looked really good.
It will be really important to get up on these guys early - otherwise it is going to be like a 12 round heavyweight fight.

Bad prediction.