GDT: NDSU vs. Illinois State

[b15on]

#5 North Dakota State Bison (3-1, 2-1 MVFC) vs. #22 Illinois State Redbirds (0-2, 0-2 MVFC)
Saturday, March 13, 2021 · 2:30 p.m. · Fargodome · Fargo, ND

TV: NBC North Dakota will have statewide television coverage with Brian Shawn (play-by-play), Lee Timmerman (analyst) and Ryan Gellner (sideline). Pregame coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. with Beth Hoole, Devin Fry and Kyle Emanuel. ESPN+ will carry the game beginning at 2:30 p.m. ESPN+ is available by subscription on ESPN.com and the ESPN app.
RADIO: Coverage begins at 2 p.m. on the Peterson Farms Seed Bison Radio Network including 107.9 The Fox in Fargo with Jeff Culhane (play-by-play), Phil Hansen (analyst) and Cole Jirik (sideline). Extended coverage locally on Bison 1660 and 92.7 FM includes "Bison Tailgate" from 10:30-11:30, "Bison Game Day" from 11:30-1:30 and the "Bison Hotline" call-in show following the network broadcast.


Game Previews
NDSU Game Preview Release (https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/gobison.sidearmsports.com/documents/2021/3/8/NDSU_Football_Notes_20210308.pdf)
Illinois State Game Preview (https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/gobison.sidearmsports.com/documents/2021/3/10/Illinois_State_FB_Notes_20210310.pdf)
Missouri Valley Football Conference Notes (https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/gobison.sidearmsports.com/documents/2021/3/8/MVFC_Notebook_20210308.pdf)

The Fargo Forum
Just for kicks: Fake punts are rare but successful in NDSU's Division I history (https://www.inforum.com/incoming/6924748-Just-for-kicks-Fake-punts-are-rare-but-successful-in-NDSUs-Division-I-history)
Game Day notebook: Bussey becoming home run hitter in Bison backfield (https://www.inforum.com/sports/football/6924753-Game-Day-notebook-Bussey-becoming-home-run-hitter-in-Bison-backfield)
As expected, more transfers the new reality for Bison football (https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/football/6933476-McFeely-blog-As-expected-more-transfers-the-new-reality-for-Bison-football)

STATS FCS/HERO Sports
FCS college football's five must-see games in Week 5 (http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20210311083926393094404&ref=rec&tm=&src=FCS)
FCS Spring Week 5 Predictions: Nicholls-SHSU, UNI-SIU, ISU-NDSU + More (https://herosports.com/fcs-football-spring-week-5-predictions-bzbz/)

The Pentagraph
Illinois State football in search of first victory against powerful North Dakota State (https://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/illinois-state/watch-now-illinois-state-football-in-search-of-first-victory-against-powerful-north-dakota-state/article_ca1f65b1-0a4d-59d1-9bde-5ab7548332fb.html)
Illinois State football falls to 22nd in national rankings (https://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/illinois-state/watch-now-illinois-state-football-falls-to-22nd-in-national-rankings/article_d23b494f-da9a-513f-b383-3b72f66c3996.html)

[Bison03]

If we win today...that’s called a winning streak. Do the same gameplan as last week and we will roll the struggling redbirds.

Bison: 27
Angry Birds: 10

[B. b. bison]

If we win today...that’s called a winning streak.

The last one started with two in a row too. Maybe it's a sign.

(Actually, now that I look, that second win was over the Redbirds)

[KSBisonFan]

Having watched ISUR's game last week, this should be a showcase for offensive futility. Defense and special teams will be the difference. Bison 1, Redbirds 0.

[BisonHorns]

Watching Trey's pro day to watching Zeb's game. It is going to be like me getting out of the jumbo jet and walking to my mini van after being on vacation.

[WeAreThePride]

Watching Trey's pro day to watching Zeb's game. It is going to be like me getting out of the jumbo jet and walking to my mini van after being on vacation.

A more apt comparison would be a Tesla model X vs an early model Ford Pinto with a leaky head gasket.

[bruinbison]

Things I’ll be watching today include

- Illinois State D
In last season’s 9-3 playoff loss to NDSU, the Redbird defense finished the day with a sack, 7 TFLs and held the Bison offense to just 263 yards of total offense. ISU D was also stout against Top 5 Northern Iowa last week in the 20-10 Panther victory. So far this season ISU is only allowing 85 rushing yards per game......

- John Ridgeway - what a great football name! - Big John (6’ 6” 330 SR) was a problem last year for the Bison. Sometimes big 3/4 defense Nose Tackles do that to the Bison inside running game

- Illinois State depth on their 3 man DLine.
They lost starting DE Jason Lewan (6’ 6” 305) for the season to injury against UNI.
Another DE, Jude Okolo, is in concussion protocol. Is he cleared to play?
News articles earlier in the week said he would not play, but could that be some coaching gamesmanship by Coach ‘Stache?

- NFL prospect Drew Himmelman (6’ 10” 325 LT)
Can the Bison get any pass pressure on his side? That would be a great benefit to shutting down the Redbirds passing game. Or does he handle his island well? Then the other OLine/TE/RB can help pass block elsewhere. NDSU’s pass rush is causing problems so far this year and is a deep group that is tough to wear down. Keeping QB Bryce Jefferson uncomfortable in the passing game is huge, ISU struggled passing against UNI. If NDSU can keep the Redbirds one-dimensional on offense......could be a comfortable game for the Bison.

- If QB Bryce Jefferson struggles, does Coach ‘Stache try backup QB Jackson Warring? 6’ 3” 215 true freshman - is he a better prospect passing the ball?

- Does NDSU try and establish the outside run 1st, spread the field and then work their way back inside? Similar to last week. With the smallish Bison RB group, could make sense.

- Speaking of RB’s, does TK Marshall make his debut today? True Freshman (5’ 11” 199) was a good get in recruiting for NDSU, along with Dominic Gonnella, and would add to the depth of the group. Any Hunter Luepke sightings?

- More of what Zeb Noland does well, and less of what he doesn’t do well?
More play-action short passes to RB’s and TE’s?
Less slow developing RPO’s and RRO’s?
How about a RPO as play-action, then hitting TE’s if the LB’s are drawn in?
The ISU outside backers are only 6’ - just a thought......

- Which offense does NDSU have today?
1st half Missouri State or 2nd half Missouri State?
I’m hoping for the 1st half version......

GoBizon!!!

[Professor Chaos]

I'm hoping it's the Bison offense from neither half vs SIU bruin (assuming you meant Missouri St ;)).

Don't know why but I've got a good feeling about today. Maybe it's the beautiful weather and maybe it's absolutely nothing at all and I'll be completely wrong but I get the feeling that the Bison are going to start looking like the Bison again today.

[bruinbison]

I'm hoping it's the Bison offense from neither half vs SIU bruin (assuming you meant Missouri St ;)).

Don't know why but I've got a good feeling about today. Maybe it's the beautiful weather and maybe it's absolutely nothing at all and I'll be completely wrong but I get the feeling that the Bison are going to start looking like the Bison again today.

Wow! That I gotta fix!!!
Time for breakfast and coffee!
Only had 2 beers at the Vet’s Club in Hillsboro last night...but must be groggy...
What is a Stumplifter??? Maybe that would do it...

[TAILG8R]

If we run up the middle more than 4/5 times in the first half it will be telling as to our coach's ability to understand this year's team, game plan for our opponent and make adjustments week to week, imo.

[23Bison]

Progression. I want to progression from our offense. If we have this, I believe we will win by 14-17. God I hope so.

[NDSU92]

Big test for our offense before next week. Illinois State defense is better than SIU.

Need to see continued improvement every week. I think we will

[heffray]

I'm hoping it's the Bison offense from neither half vs SIU bruin (assuming you meant Missouri St ;)).

Don't know why but I've got a good feeling about today. Maybe it's the beautiful weather and maybe it's absolutely nothing at all and I'll be completely wrong but I get the feeling that the Bison are going to start looking like the Bison again today.

That makes one of us. I hope your optimism wears off on me a little.

[heffray]

Wow! That I gotta fix!!!
Time for breakfast and coffee!
Only had 2 beers at the Vet’s Club in Hillsboro last night...but must be groggy...
What is a Stumplifter??? Maybe that would do it...

Stumplifter in victory. Stumplifter in loss. Stumplifter for all occasions...

Just be sure to get that Gameday flag up first...

[heffray]

I’m gonna go with a similar score as last year’s playoffs, except Bison lose. I hope I’m wrong.

[Urban Meyer]

Bison offense shows just enough life and takes advantage of ISU turnovers. Bison 17-13.

[bison22]

Luepke and Mathis in today?

[El_Chapo]

5 WINS to get us to Frisco PERIOD

https://www.facebook.com/295441547256002/posts/2457737681026367/

[Rock]

Anybody turn on the UN_ game? The announcers are making my day.

[gavin2126]

Redbird offense will be mostly ineffective, Bison grind out another victory 22-6.

[bison22]

Anybody turn on the UN_ game? The announcers are making my day.

Haha yeah this hurts

[EC8CH]

Western AV students always deliver.

[heffray]

Sproles not listed on the injury report...

Luepke and Weber still out.

[bison22]

Sproles not listed on the injury report...

Luepke and Weber still out.

Dang. I was so pumped to see Luepke gets some carries this year. Guess I have to wait a bit longer. Hope he's ready to go next week vs UND.

[bison22]

Excited to see Sproles not listed on the injury report though. Wasn't expecting that at all. Hope he can help Zeb out in the passing game.

[TAILG8R]

Our running game is going to suffer until Luepke gets back.

[heffray]

Excited to see Sproles not listed on the injury report though. Wasn't expecting that at all. Hope he can help Zeb out in the passing game.

The question is: If he’s not listed on the injury report, but he doesn’t get reps, wtf is going on...

Or it could just be KVLY missing a key detail...

[TAILG8R]

The question is: If he’s not listed on the injury report, but he doesn’t get reps, wtf is going on...

Or it could just be KVLY missing a key detail...

I just got a BINGO!

[heffray]

Player profile on 1660 focused on true freshman Sam Jung, a safety wearing #35 who got some reps last week. Love it when true freshmen shine.

[heffray]

I just got a BINGO!

Damn, that was supposed to be Chapo, wasn’t it... I’ll win your respect back, I promise.

[El_Chapo]

2 runs up middle. thanks roehl!!

[El_Chapo]

got CRUSHED while throwing. Interception


nice 2 fucking runs up the middle coach!!!

[TAILG8R]

That ball should have been thrown almost a full 2 seconds earlier than it was and it would have been a TD.

[MNLonghorn10]

Run run pick

[KSBisonFan]

Can we just start punting on 3rd down?

[Bisonator98]

Please play Miller. Zeb is not good enough. He should have threw that way earlier.

[oldmantutters]

Our offense fucking sucks. Unbelievably predictable.

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[Bison 4 Life]

This is going to be like the last time we played them.

[heffray]

Watson was wide open on that play.

[El_Chapo]

SACK. thank you defense

[Bisonator98]

Price is right baby!!!! TD!!!!

[TAILG8R]

Maybe we won't need an offense today!?!?!

[El_Chapo]

Jayden Price PUNT RETURN FOR TD!!!

[KSBisonFan]

Game over!

[Bison 4 Life]

Special teams appears to be OK.

[oldmantutters]

Our D/ST is more of a threat to score than our offense

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[EC8CH]

Defense has moved the ball more than the offense.

[heffray]

Wowza. That was great blocking.

[El_Chapo]

was it me.. or did it look like PRICE wasnt running full speed once he got past that hole?? haha

[TAILG8R]

Please play Miller. Zeb is not good enough. He should have threw that way earlier.

He obviously has no confidence in his own ability to read the defense. That was a no brainer throw it as soon as you hit the back of your drop. My god it would have been a laughably easy TD.

[scottietohottie]

Hey if special teams can score we don't need an offensive coordinator. Finally have a game plan.

Tyler is it your goal in life to be more vanilla then Brent and Timmy?

[Rixen]

Honestly should've been a KR and PR for TDs. Fantastic blocking on both returns.

[TAILG8R]

was it me.. or did it look like PRICE wasnt running full speed once he got past that hole?? haha

I thought he looked slow and was chugging to try to outrun everyone. Different perspective I guess.

[Rixen]

was it me.. or did it look like PRICE wasnt running full speed once he got past that hole?? haha

I swear he was gonna get caught but no one was really catching up. Is he a deceptively fast long strider or just had slow guys chasing him? Haha

[heffray]

This game may end 7-0.

[TAILG8R]

Gotta love an opposing QB who lays down 3 yards short of a first down. Did he transfer from SDSU?

[scottietohottie]

Run, run, pass.

[Bisonator98]

It's Miller time baby!

[gavin2126]

Gotta love an opposing QB who lays down 3 yards short of a first down. Did he transfer from SDSU?

I thought he tripped

[Rixen]

That was the second best pass of the year, haha.

[Bisonator98]

And they take him out after a completion.......WTF!

[TAILG8R]

I thought he tripped

Maybe he did. I saw it live but was a bit distracted.

[KSBisonFan]

And back to Zeb???

[Bison 4 Life]

They just wanted Cam in there so we have SOME passing yards.

[RonMexico]

Damn...can Zeb stare down a receiver any harder....

[El_Chapo]

finally a good zeb to Watson pass for 1st down

[TAILG8R]

Damn...can Zeb stare down a receiver any harder....

And still throw late .. even that completion to Watson across the middle was later than it should have been.

[JMB]

Goal of the game today should be. 1) win. 2) get Zeb some confidence

[Bison 4 Life]

When was the last time up the gut worked against ISUr?

[heffray]

Zeb looks great on this drive. Very well protected.

[Bisonator98]

Kobe with the TD!

[El_Chapo]

5 wide and boom good pass. imagine that

TD KOBE

[Rixen]

Kobe and Jalen need holes but man if they hit the second level they're gone.

[Bisonator98]

Great blocking on that play!

[TAILG8R]

And just like that I'm greedy and I want to see 31+ points today.

[Bison 4 Life]

That was a pretty good drive.

[HerdistheWord]

It is so dang nice to see Watson catch a few. The offense has something positive to keep building on now.

[Bisonator98]

Amazing what happens when you throw on first down a couple times.....:innocent:

[heffray]

Amazing what happens when you throw on first down a couple times.....:innocent:

#runthedamnball ;)

[Bisonator98]

Nice to see ISU worked on there offense over the long break. :rofl:

[bison22]

This looks like Bison football

[El_Chapo]

nice pass deep to Watson

[Bisonator98]

Watson having a day!

[heffray]

At least he’s making throws now. Jeez.

[TAILG8R]

If we are going to put Miller in when we want a QB run its not going to work. I have always wondered why coaches think putting a running QB in for a run play will work???

I know he threw ONE pass but ...

[Hansel]

If we are going to put Miller in when we want a QB its not going to work. I have always wondered why coaches think putting a running QB in for a run play will work???

I know he threw ONE pass but ...

It seems like he runs read option every play he is in

[Bisonator98]

If we are going to put Miller in when we want a QB its not going to work. I have always wondered why coaches think putting a running QB in for a run play will work???

I know he threw ONE pass but ...

I absolutely hate putting a QB in for one fucking play. Drives me nuts.

[gavin2126]

Gotta go for it, right?

[Hammersmith]

I'm going to laugh hard if they review this and overturn. Both teams will be moving 98 yards to the the other end of the field, only to have to come all the way back for the XP attempt.

[TAILG8R]

It seems like he runs read option every play he is in


I absolutely hate putting a QB in for one fucking play. Drives me nuts.

I forgot the word "run" in my post. Added it now. But it has always driven me nuts when a QB only comes in for an obvious run play.

[IzzyFlexion]

Here comes play action....TD pass to Gindorf.

[Bisonator98]

Fucking Roehl trying to pound it right up the middle. What an idiot!

[TAILG8R]

Run up the middle against that big fat bastard???? Does Roehl know what team he's playing?

[El_Chapo]

1 freakin INCH changes this whole game

21-0 ends this. dammit

[Bison 4 Life]

Fucking Roehl trying to pound it right up the middle. What an idiot!

tough not to take the direct route.

[Bisonator98]

tough not to take the direct route.

Not against this team jfc know who your playing! That's their strength!

[Bison03]

Fucking Roehl trying to pound it right up the middle. What an idiot!
You are dumb. Thats what you do inches from the goalline. Guarantee you would be bitching if we went play action and went incomplete and would be saying we should have run up the middle! Ha!

[KSBisonFan]

Here comes play action....TD pass to Gindorf.

Izzy for OC!

[Bisonator98]

You are dumb. Thats what you do inches from the goalline. Guarantee you would be bitching if we went play action and went incomplete and would be saying we should have run up the middle! Ha!

No I know who we're playing FFS!

[TAILG8R]

You are dumb. Thats what you do inches from the goalline. Guarantee you would be bitching if we went play action and went incomplete and would be saying we should have run up the middle! Ha!

Not against this D and with this RB group and with no FB. Absolutely the right call would have been to play action throw to one of our 4 6'6" TEs.

[Rixen]

I think running wasn't terrible but just not directly at their best player. Doesn't need to be outside, just not straight into his gut.

[heffray]

One more game like this and I’ll start believing that our D is enough to carry us.

[reformedUNDfan]

need more c-gap power

[TAILG8R]

Hopefully Noland is gaining some confidence. Line needs to give him time and we need to pick up blitzes because his wind up is like Randy Johnson on the mound.

[reformedUNDfan]

good save on the bad snap by zeb

[Bison 4 Life]

That was either lucky or gutty.

[heffray]

good save on the bad snap by zeb

That was Cam

[reformedUNDfan]

That was Cam

lol was it?

[bruinbison]

Nice downfield block by Grey Zabel on the Bus’ long run

[El_Chapo]

can tyler call 3 passes in a row?

he runs here i bet

[gavin2126]

I keep noticing the play clock and thinking there's a flag on the play.

[heffray]

lol was it?

Yes. It was. :)

[semobison]

Nice downfield block by Grey Zabel on the Bus’ long run

Gotta love the mini Bus! Maybe our best offensive threat thus far this spring.

[JMB]

They haven't been rolling Zeb out very much. I think that worked okay against Youngstown. He seemed comfortable throwing on the run

[heffray]

Gotta love the mini Bus! Maybe our best offensive threat thus far this spring.

For those who watched some KSt this year, reminds me a lot of Duece Vaughn.

[Bison 4 Life]

Well, Chapo wanted a pass.

[TAILG8R]

Whoever said this looks like Bison football needs to go back and delete the post. LOL

[heffray]

Someone missed something there...

[Rixen]

I know that was a gift of an INT but Dom Jones is going to be legit.

[Bison 4 Life]

Well that was fortunate.

[Twincitybizon]

They haven't been rolling Zeb out very much. I think that worked okay against Youngstown. He seemed comfortable throwing on the run

I disagree, I feel it highlighted his lack of athleticism and made throws harder for him.

[heffray]

Dom Jones!!!

[Bisonator98]

Fuck Watson is hurt!

[TAILG8R]

When you have NO threat of a passing game defending the run becomes easy.

[El_Chapo]

Well that was fortunate.

fucking late hit on watson??

[heffray]

Not good not not good

[El_Chapo]

Timmerman sounds happy. f him

[gavin2126]

Ruh roh

Good to see him walking off though

[oldmantutters]

Jet sweeps are soooooooo fucking dumb

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[Bisonator98]

What a punt by Wegner! Wow!

[heffray]

Jet sweeps are soooooooo fucking dumb

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Especially when you do them as often as Roehl...

[TAILG8R]

Especially when you do them as often as Roehl...

Anytime the up the middle run doesn't work, so every 5-6 running play.

[heffray]

Pierce was a beast on that play...

[TAILG8R]

That ISUr tackle that is supposed to be NFL quality has been a turnstile today.

[Bisonator98]

Get up there and fair catch it. :facepalm:

[gavin2126]

What the fucking fuck!?

[IzzyFlexion]

no remaining time out indicator on the screen??

[Bison 4 Life]

Well special teams was just going too well.

[El_Chapo]

nothing is easy. stupid turnover on punt return

NDSU hasnt done that in years i bet. discipline!!

[TAILG8R]

If that does't sum up this season for NDSU

[Big Bird]

Get up there and fair catch it. :facepalm:

Absolutely horrible decision.

[heffray]

Bad luck on the punt and quickly made up by a bad handoff.

[Bison 4 Life]

why let him get another hit?

[TAILG8R]

Strip sack, TD return coming up.

[Urban Meyer]

Thankfully ISU has a horrible offense.

[oldmantutters]

Oh baby! Will Roehl be back in the second half?

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[TAILG8R]

Entz is PISSED to say it lightly.

Will we see more Miller in the second half? And more than just one play at a time RRO?

[Bison 4 Life]

I have the radio on, Entz looked pissed.

[reformedUNDfan]

my man entz laying the heat on the offense

[TAILG8R]

Oh baby! Will Roehl be back in the second half?

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LOL You don't see a coach up by 14 at have that ticked off very often.

[23Bison]

Entz is not happy. Can we expect 21 points in the second half?

[TAILG8R]

Entz is not happy. Can we expect 21 points in the second half?

Is Trey still in town?

[EC8CH]

What a punt by Wegner! Wow!

Might be most improved player from last year. Also best hairdo.

[23Bison]

Is Trey still in town?

Yep, in the press box area.

[EC8CH]

Is Trey still in town?

Yes. Showed him in the booth.

[DCinOK]

Since we gave up the best homefield advantage in FCS ( a packed house with very loud fans) due to a PANDEMIC!, why isn't Entz wearing a mask AT ALL in the first half. Could one of you "PANDEMIC!" "IF IT SAVES ONE LIFE!" dudes tell him that he's a potential SERIAL KILLER!?

OH...and our offense sucks. Zeb is no threat whatsoever.

[EC8CH]

Since we gave up the best homefield advantage in FCS ( a packed house with very loud fans) due to a PANDEMIC!, why isn't Entz wearing a mask AT ALL in the first half. Could one of you "PANDEMIC!" "IF IT SAVES ONE LIFE!" dudes tell him that he's a potential SERIAL KILLER!?

OH...and our offense sucks. Zeb is no threat whatsoever.

STFU. Take this shit where it belongs.

[Bison 4 Life]

I, for one, welcome Randy Hedberg - our new OC.

[mtoutfitter]

Since we gave up the best homefield advantage in FCS ( a packed house with very loud fans) due to a PANDEMIC!, why isn't Entz wearing a mask AT ALL in the first half. Could one of you "PANDEMIC!" "IF IT SAVES ONE LIFE!" dudes tell him that he's a potential SERIAL KILLER!?

OH...and our offense sucks. Zeb is no threat whatsoever.

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::r ofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[KSBisonFan]

I have the radio on, Entz looked pissed.
He's pissed because he's got to rip ass at halftime and is going to miss the proseed report. Also, red zone sucked.

[TAILG8R]

Yep, in the press box area.


Yes. Showed him in the booth.

Well get him in there because that's the only way we score 21 in the second half.

[Bison 4 Life]

Radio gets Entz after halftime, today his voice was a little raw. Lot of yelling in the locker room?

[heffray]

Radio gets Entz after halftime, today his voice was a little raw. Lot of yelling in the locker room?

I sure fuckin hope so.

[EC8CH]

Offensive line starts knocking people back we'll know Entz's lockroom chat worked.

[El_Chapo]

did ISU win the toss and defer?

[oldmantutters]

Sit his ass on the bench

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[EC8CH]

did ISU win the toss and defer?

They opted for the third and out to start the half.

[TAILG8R]

Zeb HAS to go!!!! That was another TD turned INT because of his poor play. WTF kind of throw was that?

[Bison 4 Life]

Oh boy. That was a wounded duck. That pick is ENTIRELY on him

[KSBisonFan]

Miller starts the 2nd half. Zeb spells Miller to throw another pick.

[BisonVifte]

Under thrown again.

[Bisonator98]

Please play Miller. Zeb is not good enough. He should have threw that way earlier.

bump 10 char

[Big Bird]

Absolutely horrible deep ball. What more do they need to see out of Noland? He's just not good at all

[JMB]

Zeb HAS to go!!!! That was another TD turned INT because of his poor play. WTF kind of throw was that?

Just floated it ...

[23Bison]

Pathetic. Just sit down young man and watch from now on.

[El_Chapo]

cam cant throw either ELSE HED BE THROWING AND NOT A RUN ONLY OPTION

[X-Factor]

Just no accuracy.

[SomeBeach]

Noland's passes ought to have bows on them.

[Bison 4 Life]

It's entirely possible Miller isn't ready. We're fucked.


Now we know why Patterson came.

[bruinbison]

Good to see Christian Watson back out there
Wish the deep throw was a little deeper

[heffray]

He’s had some good throws but mostly bad throws. I agree he should sit.

[Prime Power]

Cam must really suck or something, because there is no reason for Noland to still be QB unless they have no other options.

[Bisonator98]

cam cant throw either ELSE HED BE THROWING AND NOT A RUN ONLY OPTION

He's 1 for 1 FFS! Let the kid play and throw!

[TAILG8R]

Is Zeb in there because he's paid his dues and sat behind a Frosh as a Jr or whatever? Because he has proven time and time again he doesn't have it.

[Big Bird]

cam cant throw either ELSE HED BE THROWING AND NOT A RUN ONLY OPTION

Even if that is the case, at least he can run. Zeb can neither throw or run

[mtoutfitter]

cam cant throw either ELSE HED BE THROWING AND NOT A RUN ONLY OPTION

Miller's first pass of the game begs to differ with you.

[gabisonfan]

Give it up. His time has passed.

[Bison 4 Life]

Is Zeb in there because he's paid his dues and sat behind a Frosh as a Jr or whatever? Because he has proven time and time again he doesn't have it.

well unless Miller isn't the guy, that's certainly plausible though.

[TAILG8R]

He's 1 for 1 FFS! Let the kid play and throw!

Can't really get much worse.

[El_Chapo]

He's 1 for 1 FFS! Let the kid play and throw!

psh easy throw.

this is Roehls fault, the run up middle offense is putting too much pressure on the QB

mix it up on 1st and 2nd with short passes for fucks sake

[heffray]

well unless Miller isn't the guy, that's certainly plausible though.

If Miller isn’t the guy, how is he even getting snaps at all right now?

[bruinbison]

Miller's first pass of the game begs to differ with you.

That was a nice back shoulder throw by Miller

[EC8CH]

psh easy throw.

this is Roehls fault, the run up middle offense is putting too much pressure on the QB

mix it up on 1st and 2nd with short passes for fucks sake

Your boys sucks Chapo. Again.

[Big Bird]

psh easy throw.

this is Roehls fault, the run up middle offense is putting too much pressure on the QB

mix it up on 1st and 2nd with short passes for fucks sake

Watson had his man beat deep and Zeb threw a wounded duck that had no zip and was severely underthrown. The play call wasn't the problem on the last Int

[TAILG8R]

Aaaaand Miller in for another QB run. Let him rip it.

[Bison 4 Life]

Keep him in for a whole series.

[Bisonator98]

Keep Miller in PLEASE!!!!

[TAILG8R]

Zeb would have NEVER made that throw!

[gavin2126]

Either that was a great throw in to traffic or he got really lucky!

[El_Chapo]

as long as Watson is healthy...

[X-Factor]

Looks like the coaches may be waking up to this shit show at QB....it’s Miller time!!!

[heffray]

Boom. There. Keep him in.

[mtoutfitter]

Your boys sucks Chapo. Again.

But but but he's FBS dammit!!

[Bisonator98]

And da bus fumbles.......ugh

[El_Chapo]

DAMMIT ROEHL

RUN RUN DOESNT WORK!!! fumble

[TAILG8R]

We are going to get spanked by UN_ next week.

[heffray]

Fuck. Fuck fuck. Fuck fuck fuck.

[Bison 4 Life]

Fucking fuck.

A capable offense would be kicking the shit out of us.

[oldmantutters]

This. Is. Brutal.

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[heffray]

4 turnovers and we’re still holding them to no points and up by 2 scores...

[El_Chapo]

bad play by outside linebacker on isu long run

THIS ISNT NDSU FOOTBALL

[HerdistheWord]

Between Cam and Zeb, only one is a playmaker.

[Prime Power]

3 guys that need to be riding the pine the rest of the year, Noland, Johnson, and Roehl.

[gavin2126]

Between Cam and Zeb, only one is a playmaker.

They're both playmakers, but one makes plays for the other team

[heffray]

4 turnovers and we’re still holding them to no points and up by 2 scores...

Not for long...

[KSBisonFan]

Redbirds with all the momentum right now. Defense needs to win this game.

[oldmantutters]

Can't wait for the offense to get back on the field.

Run.
Run.
Drop back to pass, QB scramble.

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[KSBisonFan]

3 guys that need to be riding the pine the rest of the year, Noland, Johnson, and Roehl.

And timmerman.

[Big Bird]

That was a horrible job by Hankey on the 3rd down conversion.

Defense may be getting worn down

[El_Chapo]

This game is on Roehl. run run on 1st downs

YOU GO UP 21 -0. WHEN WE HAD THE CHANCE

[reformedUNDfan]

difference in this game is a punt return TD

[HerdistheWord]

They're both playmakers, but one makes plays for the other team

As much as I hate to admit it, you are not wrong...

[BFKasper14]

Starting to look like the SIU game. They have all of the momentum.


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[heffray]

That was a horrible job by Hankey on the 3rd down conversion.

Defense may be getting worn down

You mean the solo tackle on a different assignment after 2 guys couldn’t bring him down? Yeah, horrible. Watch it again, he saved a touchdown.

[Bisonator98]

Gonna take our lumps this spring. The offense is gonna cost us any chance but I just hope Miller keeps playing and gets the experience. Zeb can go hunting this fall.

[El_Chapo]

why is dom worried about the middle on that td pass....he gotta be worried about that outside and he slept on it then had to fight thru traffic.

are these coaches just coasting ?

[heffray]

Gonna take our lumps this spring. The offense is gonna cost us any chance but I just hope Miller keeps playing and gets the experience. Zeb can go hunting this fall.

Totally agree. May as well let the young kid play and develop.

[WeAreThePride]

The Zeb era is done. It's Miller Time.

[TAILG8R]

Miller uses his legs to get us into 3rd and short. I like it. Now run it up the middle.

[El_Chapo]

Once again

tyler freakin roehl needs to call well designed pass plays with crossing routes or te in the flat

all on him

[Bisonator98]

Have we tried a screen pass all spring? WTF is Roehl doing??

[heffray]

D needs to stand tough here...

[KSBisonFan]

Miller uses his legs to get us into 3rd and short. I like it. Now run it up the middle.
Dropped by Watson.

[TAILG8R]

Have we tried a screen pass all spring? WTF is Roehl doing??

Rarely. There was one early in this game and it was snuffed out easily like the other 3 that have been run this year.

[No_Skill]

It's great that our punter is doing so well...I just wish that wasn't the highlight of the offense.

[TAILG8R]

Dropped by Watson.

Agreed. Not a great throw but a drop by Watson. Gotta help your young QB.

[heffray]

Have we tried a screen pass all spring? WTF is Roehl doing??

There was one to Gonnella early in this game.

[X-Factor]

A true freshman QB will make some mistakes, but it’s the right move. Seriously what is the point in a statue QB that goes 6/13 76 yards and 2 picks. Bison are still in control of this game!

[oldmantutters]

Zeb is done

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[El_Chapo]

gotta return these PUNTS!!

[Rixen]

We lose yards if Zeb is in there on that eventual scramble.

[heffray]

There we go.

[Bison 4 Life]

Maybe Miller just has more tools. If nothing else he's different.

[TAILG8R]

Been a long time since we didn't have a good o-line.

[IzzyFlexion]

No penalties for either team thus far.

[Bisonator98]

That was a strong throw. Miller's legit!

[TAILG8R]

Hell of a throw across the field on that out!

[El_Chapo]

miller zeb aikman brady

it DONT FUCKING MATTER WITH THIS OFFENSE. SORRY

[Rixen]

Man....can we dial up some protection for our freshman QB?

[EC8CH]

I've seen enough. Zeb is over. Miller is the guy.