NDSU vs Fighting Hawks Preview

[bruinbison]

As Dom says, take the latest depth chart for what it’s worth......

https://mobile.twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/1371530011090505734

The Fighting Hawks arrive at the FargoDome ranked #2 in the nation (4-0).
They are already planning a celebration of being the bestest FCS Football Team ever, but hope our scrappy lads will have something to say about that......:)

[Professor Chaos]

Had they been pumping out depth charts like these a year ago they might've been able to help with the toilet paper shortage...

[Bison 4 Life]

well we wanted it to be interesting again.

[bison22]

I've watched all of UND's games this year as well. Thanks ESPN+

They are winning by sustaining drives and playing some solid defense. They take a few shots downfield but a majority of their offense is quick WR screens, crossing patterns and picking some yards up on the ground. They are getting themselves into manageable 3rd downs by getting ahead of the chains.

I want to see NDSU stack the box and press their receivers hard. If UND gets behind the chains, NDSU is gonna dominate these guys.


As for their defense, they have absolutely no one that can cover Watson on deep routes or our TE's. The key here though is giving our QB enough time to get the ball out to them, which I'm a little skeptical on right now. Hopefully we get Cam to extend the plays out a bit with our Oline reeling.

[heffray]

well we wanted it to be interesting again.

I’ll mark myself in the camp who didn’t want it interesting again... I also said that when they joined the Valley it would only be a matter of time. Did not think it would happen this soon.

[TransAmBison]

I’ll mark myself in the camp who didn’t want it interesting again... I also said that when they joined the Valley it would only be a matter of time. Did not think it would happen this soon.We have entered an alternate reality that does not have tailgating, has few fans at games, is played in the spring, UN_ is good at football, and NDSU struggles to win against everybody. I'm starting to think this is all a simulation and somebody dropped a virus* in the program.









*Pun intended**
**Had to explain so RTO could keep up.

[TAILG8R]

REALLY not trying to be a sore loser but it bothers me that you can see the Valley teams are just not as good this year, we know NDSU is almost a shadow of itself so far this year and now UN_ is set up to win the league in their first year and talk about how the MVFC is not as hard as everyone says. And the worst part is the idiot UN_ fans and even some media that will use terms like "changing of the guard" if UN_ wins which is beyond ridiculous.

They will turn one win into equaling 8 National Championships, book it. I can tell I still hate these guys because I don't want to lose to them even once.

[Bison 4 Life]

Fuck this changing of the guard shit. They have an advantage of not having anyone good enough for the NFL.

[bruinbison]

REALLY not trying to be a sore loser but it bothers me that you can see the Valley teams are just not as good this year, we know NDSU is almost a shadow of itself so far this year and now UN_ is set up to win the league in their first year and talk about how the MVFC is not as hard as everyone says. And the worst part is the idiot UN_ fans and even some media that will use terms like "changing of the guard" if UN_ wins which is beyond ridiculous.

They will turn one win into equaling 8 National Championships, book it. I can tell I still hate these guys because I don't want to lose to them even once.

Well put! Fortunately the 2015 & 2019 games happened, so they aren’t living in the “what if we had been MVFC sooner” world. I remember some of the media types saying that Grand Forks had everybody back - did not have any significant covid/transfer/career choice losses from the roster. Does anyone know something else?

Their 2 deep from last weekend shows a couple names starting I recognize whom transferred in.
(Page 11)
ILB - Devon Krzanowski (St Cloud St)
WR - Jake Richter - (MSU Moorhead)

https://s3.amazonaws.com/undsports.com/documents/2021/3/10/Week_4_WIU.pdf

[EC8CH]

I've watched all of UND's games this year as well. Thanks ESPN+

They are winning by sustaining drives and playing some solid defense. They take a few shots downfield but a majority of their offense is quick WR screens, crossing patterns and picking some yards up on the ground. They are getting themselves into manageable 3rd downs by getting ahead of the chains.

I want to see NDSU stack the box and press their receivers hard. If UND gets behind the chains, NDSU is gonna dominate these guys.


As for their defense, they have absolutely no one that can cover Watson on deep routes or our TE's. The key here though is giving our QB enough time to get the ball out to them, which I'm a little skeptical on right now. Hopefully we get Cam to extend the plays out a bit with our Oline reeling.

Have caught portions of a few of their games. This is a good description of their offense from what I've seen. Two strong running backs with a lot of quick outside passes and bubble screens to stretch the field. Think NDSU defense matches up well with a deep D line and quick linebackers. Offense needs to finally pull their shit together and sustain some drives.

Should be a good game.

[JohnnyExtacy]

If Zeb starts I dont think NDSU can win this game. If Cam starts I don't know if NDSU can win this game.

[ZHerd]

This game is actually a litmus test right now because UN_ is already good and we are barely scrapping by bad teams. Our one decent opponent blew us out (though I tend to think that wouldn’t happen again). Defense was terrible against siu but they are better than that game. I’m excited about Cam starting but, even with last game we don’t know much about him. If we can sustain a few TD drives and d plays lights out we should beat anyone left on the schedule. This season is now on the O-line, Cam being efficient, and defense returning to championship run level nastiness

[thebigund]

I've watched all of UND's games this year as well. Thanks ESPN+

They are winning by sustaining drives and playing some solid defense. They take a few shots downfield but a majority of their offense is quick WR screens, crossing patterns and picking some yards up on the ground. They are getting themselves into manageable 3rd downs by getting ahead of the chains.

I want to see NDSU stack the box and press their receivers hard. If UND gets behind the chains, NDSU is gonna dominate these guys.


As for their defense, they have absolutely no one that can cover Watson on deep routes or our TE's. The key here though is giving our QB enough time to get the ball out to them, which I'm a little skeptical on right now. Hopefully we get Cam to extend the plays out a bit with our Oline reeling.

Ray Haas might be a good guy to cover TEs for us. He’s 6’5” and can run.

[TAILG8R]

If Zeb starts I dont think NDSU can win this game. If Cam starts I don't know if NDSU can win this game.

If Zeb starts I don't think we win, if Cam starts I think we can win and wouldn't be surprised. IMO the jury is still out on how good UND really is. They are definitely a solid team but how good are they really in the landscape of the FCS over the last few years? I'm also starting to wonder how far NDSU has fallen(we'll worry about for how long later). Are we now in that tier right below 1 and 2(where 3-6/7 are really all about the same and not really close to 1 and 2) OR are we in that next tier of #10+?

I guess what I'm getting at is I feel like it may be a year were #10 is a lot closer to #1 where a lot of years recently #1 and #2 were clearly far superior to #3-10.

[TAILG8R]

Ray Haas might be a good guy to cover TEs for us. He’s 6’5” and can run.

Yes but how much can he bench?

[thebigund]

If Zeb starts I don't think we win, if Cam starts I think we can win and wouldn't be surprised. IMO the jury is still out on how good UND really is. They are definitely a solid team but how good are they really in the landscape of the FCS over the last few years? I'm also starting to wonder how far NDSU has fallen(we'll worry about for how long later). Are we now in that tier right below 1 and 2(where 3-6/7 are really all about the same and not really close to 1 and 2) OR are we in that next tier of #10+?

I guess what I'm getting at is I feel like it may be a year were #10 is a lot closer to #1 where a lot of years recently #1 and #2 were clearly far superior to #3-10.

I’m certainly not convinced that we’re actually good this year, that’s for sure.

[thebigund]

Yes but how much can he bench?

More than little Radunz for sure

[BISONBRI53]

REALLY not trying to be a sore loser but it bothers me that you can see the Valley teams are just not as good this year, we know NDSU is almost a shadow of itself so far this year and now UN_ is set up to win the league in their first year and talk about how the MVFC is not as hard as everyone says. And the worst part is the idiot UN_ fans and even some media that will use terms like "changing of the guard" if UN_ wins which is beyond ridiculous.

They will turn one win into equaling 8 National Championships, book it. I can tell I still hate these guys because I don't want to lose to them even once.

BUTT BUTT The rivalry is dead!!!!

[MNLonghorn10]

Fuck em...


Gonna have to make some supper bets with my mom and sister/BIL. Save some money there

[ByeSonBusiness]

Ray Haas might be a good guy to cover TEs for us. He’s 6’5” and can run.

That guy has a linebacker name. I feel like he needs to wear a neck roll and zero coverage responsibilities.

[MNLonghorn10]

That guy has a linebacker name. I feel like he needs to wear a neck roll and zero coverage responsibilities.

Slap the 55 on him and we’re good to go

[heffray]

If Zeb starts I don't think we win, if Cam starts I think we can win and wouldn't be surprised. IMO the jury is still out on how good UND really is. They are definitely a solid team but how good are they really in the landscape of the FCS over the last few years? I'm also starting to wonder how far NDSU has fallen(we'll worry about for how long later). Are we now in that tier right below 1 and 2(where 3-6/7 are really all about the same and not really close to 1 and 2) OR are we in that next tier of #10+?

I guess what I'm getting at is I feel like it may be a year were #10 is a lot closer to #1 where a lot of years recently #1 and #2 were clearly far superior to #3-10.

Yeah, I get the same feeling, but I think the difference is that few teams actually achieve the separation from 2/3-10 than NDSU has for most of the last decade. Undefeated seasons aren’t common and we’ve had 3...

Think about that. This run will be legendary, and I’m actually not convinced it’s over yet... the separation might not be anywhere in the top 10. Anyone’s league at this point, and Saturday might be a good indication.

The problem is, and I think this has been said before... without any non-con, it’ll be hard to see how it all stacks up until playoffs.

[abc123]

Slap the 55 on him and we’re good to go

Is 47 close enough?

[bajadanny]

If Zeb starts I dont think NDSU can win this game. If Cam starts I don't know if NDSU can win this game.

Man Cam has to start, I don’t get the second thought stuff, he stepped up last week earned the start freshman or not. Time to move on, Byesun win on Saturday.

[ByeSonBusiness]

Slap the 55 on him and we’re good to go


Is 47 close enough?

Saturday will answer that question.

Kid's gonna be kicking himself in a few years when he misses out on a long NFL career playing in a northern NFL city....all because he wore the wrong number in college like a jackass.

[reformedUNDfan]

31-17 if Cam plays

[El_Chapo]

bruin. you dummy..
a whole week without this would be better , treat them like western Illinois like they are. pathetic

i cant even sell my tickets for $75

[OrygunBison]

WTF is wrong with all y'all?!?! This game is going to be about as competitive as the last two that we played those dumbasses.

[Kujava23]

REALLY not trying to be a sore loser but it bothers me that you can see the Valley teams are just not as good this year, we know NDSU is almost a shadow of itself so far this year and now UN_ is set up to win the league in their first year and talk about how the MVFC is not as hard as everyone says. And the worst part is the idiot UN_ fans and even some media that will use terms like "changing of the guard" if UN_ wins which is beyond ridiculous.

They will turn one win into equaling 8 National Championships, book it. I can tell I still hate these guys because I don't want to lose to them even once.

I HEAR YA...still haven't won ONE playoff game!!!!

Any time they can try to beat their BIG BROTHER---the Fawkers get excited

I quit trying to explain how DUMB UND fans are----minimizing our overall success and pumping themselves up

I want our defense to FORCE TURNOVERS---and Cam Miller START and Bison run the ball effectively and dominate TIME OF POSSESSION

[Bison 4 Life]

bruin. you dummy..
a whole week without this would be better , treat them like western Illinois like they are. pathetic

i cant even sell my tickets for $75

why aren't you going? Why weren't you there last week?

[Kevin]

why aren't you going? Why weren't you there last week?

Two words: masks.

[Bisonator98]

2 words: We aren't loosing!:D

[TAILG8R]

Forgot how fun it was to talk football, actually have to consider whether we would win a game and just by how much and see some fun good natured bullshit on here.

Long live Bisonville, fuck the fhawkers!


PS - Will they be too sore to deliver my mail on Monday? Important package coming and I don't want it to be late.

Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

[23Bison]

Honestly I don’t see Zeb starting. Cam will start to get things rolling. The D will get their stops and the Bison win. 24-17 and that’s because they score a late TD in the last 3 minutes of the 4th quarter. I finally have a little confidence in this team as a whole. The SIU game was our UNI came from a few years back. I believe the sense of urgency has trickled into the team and there is a bit more focus. Execution will start to pick up.

[runtheoption]

We have entered an alternate reality that does not have tailgating, has few fans at games, is played in the spring, UN_ is good at football, and NDSU struggles to win against everybody. I'm starting to think this is all a simulation and somebody dropped a virus* in the program.

*Pun intended**
**Had to explain so RTO could keep up.

Not only can I keep up, I can do it for a really long time.

To hell with this "aw shucks, we just aren't very good this spring because of reasons." It's NDSU/und week. Everything and everybody associated with shitpot Kelly green college can suck it. Go Bison, crush them so hard that even McFeely and Timmerman can't spin it into a positive for DoucheCanoe U.

Screw und, screw Grand Forks, screw TransAmBison.

The Dome will be half full on Saturday, and it will be loud.

[NDSU92]

Not only can I keep up, I can do it for a really long time.

To hell with this "aw shucks, we just aren't very good this spring because of reasons." It's NDSU/und week. Everything and everybody associated with shitpot Kelly green college can suck it. Go Bison, crush them so hard that even McFeely and Timmerman can't spin it into a positive for DoucheCanoe U.

Screw und, screw Grand Forks, screw TransAmBison.

The Dome will be half full on Saturday, and it will be loud.

Fuckin right Chicagoooooo

[MNLonghorn10]

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[El_Chapo]

just like playing western illinois. zzzzz. zero hype from fargo. wake me up when its sunday

[MAKBison]

I herd from a dome authority that any wearing Sioux shit will be turned away.....something about the climate being hypersensitive and the authority not taking any risk offending....idk

[nodak651]

just like playing western illinois. zzzzz. zero hype from fargo. wake me up when its sunday

You prob post about und at a higher rate than anyone on this website lol

[tjbison]

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Lol...they play 4 good games in 20 years and all of a sudden NDSU is done?

win or lose NDSU is still the better program and its not even debatable. God there are some stupid people out there

[heckler]

I herd from a dome authority that any wearing Sioux shit will be turned away.....something about the climate being hypersensitive and the authority not taking any risk offending....idk

well their leader was a nazi so...

[El_Chapo]

THIS game means NOTHING. some guy just sold 2 tickets Row 5 for $50/each same as youngstown state or drake. LOL

[abc123]

THIS game means NOTHING. some guy just sold 2 tickets Row 5 for $50/each same as youngstown state or drake. LOL

Yet just a few days ago, you were telling people that the market price was $100.
I'd the say the difference for this game is that attendance won't be 2/3's of allowed capacity like the last two have been.

[Bisonator98]

THIS game means NOTHING. some guy just sold 2 tickets Row 5 for $50/each same as youngstown state or drake. LOL

You try way too hard. Maybe go troll Oregon's board for awhile.

[El_Chapo]

Yet just a few days ago, you were telling people that the market price was $100.
I'd the say the difference for this game is that attendance won't be 2/3's of allowed capacity like the last two have been.

und education showing. if the dome is HALF, then Demand should be UP for all of the games.
oh well, ndsu fans are treating und like drake and that's cool, I understand.

[abc123]

und education showing. if the dome is HALF, then Demand should be UP for all of the games.
oh well, ndsu fans are treating und like drake and that's cool, I understand.

So what did they treat YSU and ISU as then? Attendance at less than 70% of allowed capacity for YSU and under 65% for ISU.

[NDGooch]

Some ND lawmakers are trying to propose a bill to play for the Nickel Trophy again.

https://www.inforum.com/news/government-and-politics/6935732-North-Dakota-lawmakers-mull-reviving-Nickel-Trophy-for-NDSU-UND-football-rivalry

[siouxfan512]

Hey all,

Been a while since I have stopped in to comment on anything, but have skimmed BV this season. Clearly some ups and downs so far with some of the key departures. Defense still appears to be pretty stout, and it will be interesting to see how Miller does in what could be his first start. I didn’t get to watch the game this past weekend, but it sounds like he moves well, which would be beneficial give the pressure UND has been able to dial up thus far. That being said, you can throw stats and rankings out the window on this one. I think both teams know what is on the line here, and playing in the Fargo Dome certainly won’t be easy, even if it isn’t full. After the SIU loss, I was feeling pretty confident, but a road trip to Macomb, is not the same as playing in the Fargo Dome; I just haven't seen enough to know what to think yet.

Players may not have the full history of the rivalry, and I know many are hesitant to call it that; but they are most certainly aware that these are two top FCS teams at the moment. Proximity between the schools, and it being a conference matchup adds fuel to the fire, and if you want to reignite a rivalry, this is the type of game to do it. I’ve posted on this forum before past meetings that this rivalry will not reignite until UND is relevant again, which I didn’t fully expect to be this year, but here we are. Doesn’t mean we will still be relevant at the end of the season, but so far, so good.

I need more out of UND first. They have done what was needed to win games, including some really nice wins, but there are plenty of missed opportunities they need to continue to clean up. Schuster’s performance this past weekend was very encouraging, and the combination of O-Line play along with Weah and Skokna has been huge. I do think Freund has done a nice job of planning thus far. He seems to do just enough in the first half to tire out the D and then a heavy does of run in the 2nd. I expect to see that change up a bit this week based on what the Bison do, but it will be an interesting game for sure. Even more interested to see of UND schemes for Miller if he plays the whole game. Our D-Line has been getting to the QB this spring, but there are some big boys on that NDSU line.

Definitely looking forward to Saturday, and talking some football. Enjoy the week all!

[siouxfan512]

Some ND lawmakers are trying to propose a bill to play for the Nickel Trophy again.

https://www.inforum.com/news/government-and-politics/6935732-North-Dakota-lawmakers-mull-reviving-Nickel-Trophy-for-NDSU-UND-football-rivalry

I would support this 100%, it should have been up for grabs the last two times we played.

[Bisonator98]

Some ND lawmakers are trying to propose a bill to play for the Nickel Trophy again.

https://www.inforum.com/news/government-and-politics/6935732-North-Dakota-lawmakers-mull-reviving-Nickel-Trophy-for-NDSU-UND-football-rivalry

Don't these clowns have anything better to do then waste my tax dollars on this shit!

[abc123]

Some ND lawmakers are trying to propose a bill to play for the Nickel Trophy again.

https://www.inforum.com/news/government-and-politics/6935732-North-Dakota-lawmakers-mull-reviving-Nickel-Trophy-for-NDSU-UND-football-rivalry

Let the record show that the individual who proposed the amendment is an NDSU grad.

[siouxfan512]

REALLY not trying to be a sore loser but it bothers me that you can see the Valley teams are just not as good this year, we know NDSU is almost a shadow of itself so far this year and now UN_ is set up to win the league in their first year and talk about how the MVFC is not as hard as everyone says. And the worst part is the idiot UN_ fans and even some media that will use terms like "changing of the guard" if UN_ wins which is beyond ridiculous.

They will turn one win into equaling 8 National Championships, book it. I can tell I still hate these guys because I don't want to lose to them even once.

I would agree with most of what you said. Overall, the valley seems to be down a bit. I think you can take a lot of the comments about UND coming in and dominating The Valley as tongue in cheek. UND fans endured a few years of hearing nothing but how bad we were going to get beat up and be a basement team in the MVFC, so it is a little funny to have the start that we have had; which doesn't mean much if we go out and lose to Youngstown or Missouri St. I was impressed with SDSU, even USD to a point; considering the young QBs. Obviously losing Lance is huge for SU. SIU doesn't seem to know if they are good or not depending on the week, game, half or quarter.

I'm sure some UND fans are just excited that the team is playing well, while others will try to equate 1 season to a decade, but not me. Can't change anything about the past decade, NDSU dominated, UND did not; nothing more is needed to be said there. I will always wonder if UND could have kept the playing field more even had they transitioned to D1 at the same time as NDSU like they should have, but that is completely irrelevant and no longer matters. For UND the Spring needs to be viewed as an opportunity. Acclimate to the MVFC, develop young talent and get them game time experience, win games to start developing that winning culture, and get some regional exposure. Playoffs, Playoff Wins, a trip to Frisco, a National Championship .... obviously you want to see these things, but even if that happens, does that automatically mean the tides have turned, and UND owns the Valley? Hell No! Trying to make that kind of shift takes years, hell SDSU has been trying to knock you all off that top pedestal forever.

To me, one of UND's biggest opportunities this spring is to show they can win with some young talent and start winning some of the key regional recruiting battles. There have been a few guys over the past few years that have worked out in UNDs favor, but nowhere near the number of recruiting wins to sustain success. I'm sure that will be a highlight in the recruiting process if UND can manage to sweep the Dakota schools.

[heckler]

Don't these clowns have anything better to do then waste my tax dollars on this shit!

No they don't. They can't even figure out how to spend any of the legacy fund money.

Here is an idea... let's find a trophy that actually represents the two universities. No idea what a Native American head has to do with this game.

[mtoutfitter]

Kinda surprised the Bison are favored at -3.

[WeAreThePride]

Don't these clowns have anything better to do then waste my tax dollars on this shit!

Meh. I like it when the government doesn't do things. Less chance of fucking things up.

Anyhow, I would LOVE to play for the Nickel again.

[Sioux27]

bruin. you dummy..
a whole week without this would be better , treat them like western Illinois like they are. pathetic

i cant even sell my tickets for $75

I'll buy your tickets.

[Sioux27]

I herd from a dome authority that any wearing Sioux shit will be turned away.....something about the climate being hypersensitive and the authority not taking any risk offending....idk

100% BS. Good luck with that theory.

[JMB]

I would agree with most of what you said. Overall, the valley seems to be down a bit. I think you can take a lot of the comments about UND coming in and dominating The Valley as tongue in cheek. UND fans endured a few years of hearing nothing but how bad we were going to get beat up and be a basement team in the MVFC, so it is a little funny to have the start that we have had; which doesn't mean much if we go out and lose to Youngstown or Missouri St. I was impressed with SDSU, even USD to a point; considering the young QBs. Obviously losing Lance is huge for SU. SIU doesn't seem to know if they are good or not depending on the week, game, half or quarter.

I'm sure some UND fans are just excited that the team is playing well, while others will try to equate 1 season to a decade, but not me. Can't change anything about the past decade, NDSU dominated, UND did not; nothing more is needed to be said there. I will always wonder if UND could have kept the playing field more even had they transitioned to D1 at the same time as NDSU like they should have, but that is completely irrelevant and no longer matters. For UND the Spring needs to be viewed as an opportunity. Acclimate to the MVFC, develop young talent and get them game time experience, win games to start developing that winning culture, and get some regional exposure. Playoffs, Playoff Wins, a trip to Frisco, a National Championship .... obviously you want to see these things, but even if that happens, does that automatically mean the tides have turned, and UND owns the Valley? Hell No! Trying to make that kind of shift takes years, hell SDSU has been trying to knock you all off that top pedestal forever.

To me, one of UND's biggest opportunities this spring is to show they can win with some young talent and start winning some of the key regional recruiting battles. There have been a few guys over the past few years that have worked out in UNDs favor, but nowhere near the number of recruiting wins to sustain success. I'm sure that will be a highlight in the recruiting process if UND can manage to sweep the Dakota schools.

Hmmm... This seems fairly "even keel". Do you not follow Bisonville? We have more of a manic-depression vibe here.

[Gully]

I haven't paid nearly as much attention this year but listening to the Forum/WDAY guys, they don't give NDSU much of a chance. Oh well, I guess I can focus on some upcoming vacations and enjoying the summer and then get back to football in the fall.

[DePereBisonFan]

I haven't paid nearly as much attention this year but listening to the Forum/WDAY guys, they don't give NDSU much of a chance. Oh well, I guess I can focus on some upcoming vacations and enjoying the summer and then get back to football in the fall.

Where is Longhorn when we need him? NDSU will keep it close in the first half, get a bunch of first downs, slow down the UND offense, but ultimately fall 52-3.

[Hammerhead]

I herd from a dome authority that any wearing Sioux shit will be turned away.....something about the climate being hypersensitive and the authority not taking any risk offending....idk

There were plenty of people on TV during the last game not wearing a mask (and not holding any food or drink in their hands) so who knows whey they are actually enforcing.

[siouxfan512]

Hmmm... This seems fairly "even keel". Do you not follow Bisonville? We have more of a manic-depression vibe here.

Yeah, I usually try to steer clear of the banter though. That and I truly don't know what to expect. Based on performances thus far, I lean UND win. Based on performances over that last decade, it goes to NDSU. Its just a weird and unexpected situation leading into the week.

NDSU certainly looks far different than in the past, but it would surprise me to see them start clicking and find a way to win this either. UND has also looked like a different team this season, but could they fall apart at the wrong time, on the road, in a huge game ... sure.

Like I said, I don't know what to expect, but I'm looking forward to the game!

[cbline]

I haven't paid nearly as much attention this year but listening to the Forum/WDAY guys, they don't give NDSU much of a chance. Oh well, I guess I can focus on some upcoming vacations and enjoying the summer and then get back to football in the fall.

Dom has pumped up the F'n Hawks a number of times over the past couple years even though they didn't deserve it. He must be all a-tingle this week.

[nodak651]

Dom has pumped up the F'n Hawks a number of times over the past couple years even though they didn't deserve it. He must be all a-tingle this week.

Did you hear him at the start of this spring season? Hardly gave UND a chance to go 500. I think he's sandbagging here. NDSU is the favorite not doubt. This game could be a blowout in either direction or a nail biter though. As a UND fan, I just can't see UND pulling this out after all of the close wins NDSU has been able to pull off in the last decade. This game 100% will come down to Cam though I think. He either lights it up or tries to run too much. Curious to see if he will stay in the pocket long enough to make a throw when there is pressure.

[heffray]

Did you hear him at the start of this spring season? Hardly gave UND a chance to go 500. I think he's sandbagging here. NDSU is the favorite not doubt. This game could be a blowout in either direction or a nail biter though. As a UND fan, I just can't see UND pulling this out after all of the close wins NDSU has been able to pull off in the last decade. This game 100% will come down to Cam though I think. He either lights it up or tries to run too much. Curious to see if he will stay in the pocket long enough to make a throw when there is pressure.

Take a look at the game sealing TD from last week. Pretty good pocket presence there, even though no one got open and he decided to run it in. I’m hoping to see more of that.

[El_Chapo]

I'll buy your tickets.

when i shove them up my ass you can ralphy junior , kinda like the 2002 ncaa tourney in stink forks after gophers lost to holy cross and i ripped up 4 center ice tickets at suite 49 in front of your racist fanboys trying to buy them for $200/pop. Unbison laughed and we walked right out thru all of you with our middle fingers up (edit: he might of thrown a shoulder or 2)

[siouxfan512]

when i shove them up my ass you can ralphy junior , kinda like the 2002 ncaa tourney in stink forks after gophers lost to holy cross and i ripped up 4 center ice tickets at suite 49 in front of your racist fanboys trying to buy them for $200/pop. Unbison laughed and we walked right out thru all of you with our middle fingers up (edit: he might of thrown a shoulder or 2)

I think you might need some anger management bud.

[Sioux27]

when i shove them up my ass you can ralphy junior , kinda like the 2002 ncaa tourney in stink forks after gophers lost to holy cross and i ripped up 4 center ice tickets at suite 49 in front of your racist fanboys trying to buy them for $200/pop. Unbison laughed and we walked right out thru all of you with our middle fingers up (edit: he might of thrown a shoulder or 2)

Odd way to get your tickets but I'm game. Meet you at the I-Beam?

[mtoutfitter]

Odd way to get your tickets but I'm game. Meet you at the I-Beam?

I'd advise wearing surgical gloves.

[El_Chapo]

that was a true story .

[MNLonghorn10]

when i shove them up my ass you can ralphy junior , kinda like the 2002 ncaa tourney in stink forks after gophers lost to holy cross and i ripped up 4 center ice tickets at suite 49 in front of your racist fanboys trying to buy them for $200/pop. Unbison laughed and we walked right out thru all of you with our middle fingers up (edit: he might of thrown a shoulder or 2)

Lol you can’t stand hockey.

[DCinOK]

How could anyone be against the tradition that the winner of this game gets The Nickel Trophy?! Great rivalry, great tradition, great amount of hate, GREAT and UNIQUE Trophy in college football. Incredible to me that anyone opposes this.

[heffray]

How could anyone be against the tradition that the winner of this game gets The Nickel Trophy?! Great rivalry, great tradition, great amount of hate, GREAT and UNIQUE Trophy in college football. Incredible to me that anyone opposes this.

Because the logos no longer fit the rivalry. Make a new rivalry trophy, but they can keep that worthless pocket change.

[DePereBisonFan]

How could anyone be against the tradition that the winner of this game gets The Nickel Trophy?! Great rivalry, great tradition, great amount of hate, GREAT and UNIQUE Trophy in college football. Incredible to me that anyone opposes this.

It's funny/notfunny that the legislature has to get involved. :facepalm::facepalm:

[reformedUNDfan]

How could anyone be against the tradition that the winner of this game gets The Nickel Trophy?! Great rivalry, great tradition, great amount of hate, GREAT and UNIQUE Trophy in college football. Incredible to me that anyone opposes this.

great amount of people not giving a shit

[Sioux27]

Odd way to get your tickets but I'm game. Meet you at the I-Beam?


I'd advise wearing surgical gloves.

LOL!! Lakes never disappoints.

[JMB]

Because the logos no longer fit the rivalry. Make a new rivalry trophy, but they can keep that worthless pocket change.

Got it... The golden sandbag.

[EC8CH]

Got it... The golden sandbag.

Golden Toilette. What gets put in the top in Fargo ends up out the other end in Grand Forks.

[thebigund]

when i shove them up my ass you can ralphy junior , kinda like the 2002 ncaa tourney in stink forks after gophers lost to holy cross and i ripped up 4 center ice tickets at suite 49 in front of your racist fanboys trying to buy them for $200/pop. Unbison laughed and we walked right out thru all of you with our middle fingers up (edit: he might of thrown a shoulder or 2)

Who’s credit card did you use to buy those tickets?

[heckler]

Because the logos no longer fit the rivalry. Make a new rivalry trophy, but they can keep that worthless pocket change.

Heffray is the winner.

[Sun Bison]

The trophy should be a sugar beet.

[heffray]

The trophy should be a sugar beet.

Lol, I’ll pass my win to this guy. Hilarious.

[Twincitybizon]

The trophy should be a sugar beet.

Holy shit it should be a sugar beet. I want this. Call your legislators people!

[EC8CH]

Please explain the joke of how a sugar beet means UND sucks.

Thank you.

[Bison Bridge Guy]

Please explain the joke of how a sugar beet means UND sucks.

Thank you.

Because Grand Forks smells like a sugar beet plant. Which stinks. Which means UND sucks. That work?

[heffray]

We could carve a swastika onto the Indian head side of the nickel, then it would make more sense to play for it.

[EC8CH]

Because Grand Forks smells like a sugar beet plant. Which stinks. Which means UND sucks. That work?

Works for me.

[Kevin]

We could carve a swastika onto the Indian head side of the nickel, then it would make more sense to play for it.

Something something HITLER something something argument won.

[BisonJump]

2 words: We aren't loosing!:D

I don’t understand. How are we “aren’t loose”. Yes it’s probably good that the Bison aren’t tight going into the game but your statement makes no sense.

[heffray]

Something something HITLER something something argument won.

You’re catching on, Kev.

[SDbison]

Please explain the joke of how a sugar beet means UND sucks.

Thank you. Because beets blow.

[EC8CH]

Something something HITLER something something argument won.

What did we win? A Nazi themed birthday party?

[cbline]

I don’t understand. How are we “aren’t loose”. Yes it’s probably good that the Bison aren’t tight going into the game but your statement makes no sense.

Two words: You wouldn't understand.

[Bisonator98]

I don’t understand. How are we “aren’t loose”. Yes it’s probably good that the Bison aren’t tight going into the game but your statement makes no sense.

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[dmksioux]

How could anyone be against the tradition that the winner of this game gets The Nickel Trophy?! Great rivalry, great tradition, great amount of hate, GREAT and UNIQUE Trophy in college football. Incredible to me that anyone opposes this.

Agree. Cast a new nickel with Hawk instead of the Indian head. Simple, easy and keeps tradition. Nickel doesn't have to be of a coin that is in circulation. If the schools want to do a commemorative edition as way to raise some funds, have at it. The Nickel trophy cannot be replaced in my eyes Any other trophy would be subpar.

[EC8CH]

NDSU already has a trophy game with a trophy that makes sense (Dakota Marker). UND is a whiny Ex that can't accept she fucked it up and NDSU has moved on. Stop stalking us and having your daddies in Bismarck trying to get us back together. It's embarrassing.

A buffalo Nickle with a hawk head?!?! That's just dumb. Makes no cents.

[ndsubison1]

Please dont lose. Don't want to see the hockey fans commenting on football.

[Bisonator98]

Agree. Cast a new nickel with Hawk instead of the Indian head. Simple, easy and keeps tradition. Nickel doesn't have to be of a coin that is in circulation. If the schools want to do a commemorative edition as way to raise some funds, have at it. The Nickel trophy cannot be replaced in my eyes Any other trophy would be subpar.

https://media1.tenor.com/images/2a83ff8f16eb53d02d6b04eccb8e8a44/tenor.gif?itemid=15098356

[abc123]

Stop stalking us and having your daddies in Bismarck trying to get us back together.


Let the record show that the individual who proposed the amendment is an NDSU grad.

Try again.

[ByeSonBusiness]

Bring back the Nickel. Or just make the ND state quarter the trophy.

[Bisonator98]

Bring back the Nickel. Or just make the ND state quarter the trophy.

Now that is a great idea! I mean after all we've moved up to D1 now and considering inflation....... :biggrin::rofl:

[El_Chapo]

i hate being back in 1993. this is embarrassing. all of this.
thanks for nothing dean & matt.

[ByeSonBusiness]

Now that is a great idea! I mean after all we've moved up to D1 now and considering inflation....... :biggrin::rofl:

I'd recommend the Sacacawea gold dollar but....seems pretty hostile and abusive lol

[EC8CH]

Try again.

Douche nozzle is probably a hockey fan.

[BisonHorns]

Agree. Cast a new nickel with Hawk instead of the Indian head. Simple, easy and keeps tradition. Nickel doesn't have to be of a coin that is in circulation. If the schools want to do a commemorative edition as way to raise some funds, have at it. The Nickel trophy cannot be replaced in my eyes Any other trophy would be subpar.

I would rather be dead than see this happen.

[Kevin]

I think it should be a copper penny with a bison head and a fighting hawk.

It would be fitting because it's not worth much. No one wants it but the powers that be won't take it out of circulation. And given enough time it'll eventually show its true colors.

Make it happen, ADLB.

[SDbison]

I'd recommend the Sacacawea gold dollar but....seems pretty hostile and abusive lol Is it really? I find cancel culture hostile and abusive.

[SDbison]

Agree. Cast a new nickel with Hawk instead of the Indian head. Simple, easy and keeps tradition. Nickel doesn't have to be of a coin that is in circulation. If the schools want to do a commemorative edition as way to raise some funds, have at it. The Nickel trophy cannot be replaced in my eyes Any other trophy would be subpar. I agree only that UND is outdated and out of circulation.

[BisonJump]

Two words: You wouldn't understand.

You’re correct. Probably because I know how to spell losing. Loose is the opposite of tight. Losing is the opposite of winning. I have no idea what loosing is other than than the opposite of tighting which isn’t a real word either.

[EC8CH]

You’re correct. Probably because I know how to spell losing. Loose is the opposite of tight. Losing is the opposite of winning. I have no idea what loosing is other than than the opposite of tighting which isn’t a real word either.

Misspelling losing as loosing is a Bisonville inside joke. Similar to prefacing a three word statement with, "Two words"

[runtheoption]

You’re correct. Probably because I know how to spell losing. Loose is the opposite of tight. Losing is the opposite of winning. I have no idea what loosing is other than than the opposite of tighting which isn’t a real word either.

Doubling down. Attaboy.

[BisonHorns]

You’re correct. Probably because I know how to spell losing. Loose is the opposite of tight. Losing is the opposite of winning. I have no idea what loosing is other than than the opposite of tighting which isn’t a real word either.

It would be tightening.

[NDSU92]

Misspelling losing as loosing is a Bisonville inside joke. Similar to prefacing a three word statement with, "Two words"

Bison spell lose “loose” Hawks spell won “one” and jackrabbits spell sober driving “Having a glass of wine while doing my taxes”

[NDSU92]

It would be tightening.

Tightening would be the opposite of loosening, not loosing

[Sun Bison]

Misspelling losing as loosing is a Bisonville inside joke. Similar to prefacing a three word statement with, "Two words"

Two words: NDSU will win

[IzzyFlexion]

Misspelling losing as loosing is a Bisonville inside joke. Similar to prefacing a three word statement with, "Two words"

And ......the third word is always supposed to be "bus". Unfortunate that some morans don't respect that tradition.

[BisonHorns]

Tightening would be the opposite of loosening, not loosing
Oh! So, loosing which the dictionary has as the word for releasing or relaxing your grip. As in loosing the hounds. It makes sense now.

[BisonHorns]

Can we start a discussion about things that make great combinations? I already know that chocolate and peanut butter go good together AND monkeys wearing cowboy suits. But what can you come up with?

[BisonHorns]

Tightening would be the opposite of loosening, not loosing
I learned this today. Tighten IS the opposite of loosing which happens to be a real word. Boy am I suprized!
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[WeAreThePride]

I'll never understand the rush to deny that the Sioux are our biggest rival. Are all of you under the age of like 23? Because I can tell you for a fact almost every bison fan I interact with in real life (that's the place outside, where there's girls and fresh air and stuff) consider this weekend the biggest game of the year except Frisco.

[BisonHorns]

I am 43. I have been going to NDSU football games religiously since I was 22. The game means nothing more to me than any other and in fact the more people try to make a rivalry fuss the more turned off I am. To me it is just more fake news for clicks. I dont have anything against UNd. They players sure don't. And if we lose I won't scream rivalry just like losing to SIU didn't create a rivalry.

[bisoningrandforks]

I am 43. I have been going to NDSU football games religiously since I was 22. The game means nothing more to me than any other and in fact the more people try to make a rivalry fuss the more turned off I am. To me it is just more fake news for clicks. I dont have anything against UNd. They players sure don't. And if we lose I won't scream rivalry just like losing to SIU didn't create a rivalry.

I am 60....have watched or gone to games since 82....yes some of the rivalery has worn off...BUT....no so fast my friends like Lee Corso would say.....do we want GF to be relevant in football as well as hockey..hell no!..there are a few other reasons why besides recruiting, I will let you guys bring them up and discuss if you want..Its getting late!

[El_Chapo]

I'll never understand the rush to deny that the Sioux are our biggest rival. Are all of you under the age of like 23? Because I can tell you for a fact almost every bison fan I interact with in real life (that's the place outside, where there's girls and fresh air and stuff) consider this weekend the biggest game of the year except Frisco.

BULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLSHIT you cant even give away tickets. no one cares except old people and small town yokels
theres been so many huge games in our last 10 years, this is western illinois wrapped up in a drake/valpariso.

[barnwintersportsengelstad]

The mafia have the Bison favored by a FG. GF Hearld’s Miller claims you win, while the Fargo bait clickers predict the visitors get the W. I’m thinking it’ll only be a rivalry game if we win, but home field advantage should prevail – if there is a blow out, that also goes with home field. If the Hawks win, it would take a big advantage in turnovers – slim shot at that. Realistically it is going to take a game in the Tin Shed for a Hawks’ W, that’ll be likely this fall.

I’ve been sticking with Zeb (cuz experience) all week. He’ll be taking the first snap of the game. Hand off and pass, but won’t accomplish much. Your special teams get 7 and a FG in the half, as both defenses play well. We’ll run one in.

Tommy takes the first snap of the second half and marches the offense for a score by Otis. Miller comes in some time in the 3rd. Each team gets one sack. Bison run two TD's in and defense scores another. Tommy throws a TD. We waggle our tails home. I'll be there!

[WeAreThePride]

BULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLSHIT you cant even give away tickets. no one cares except old people and small town yokels
theres been so many huge games in our last 10 years, this is western illinois wrapped up in a drake/valpariso.

Fuck yourself with your small town yokel bullshit.

You are a cancer on this website and this fanbase. Shove your Minnesota elitism up your prolapsed anus.

[marenlee]

BULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLSHIT you cant even give away tickets. no one cares except old people and small town yokels
theres been so many huge games in our last 10 years, this is western illinois wrapped up in a drake/valpariso.

You talk more about the Fhawkers than anyone here. If anyone gives a shit it's you. It's so bad Jeff Culhane mentioned how retarded you are on the show yesterday.

[MNLonghorn10]

Fuck yourself with your small town yokel bullshit.

You are a cancer on this website and this fanbase. Shove your Minnesota elitism up your prolapsed anus.

Sounds like something an old small town yokel would say

[heffray]

You talk more about the Fhawkers than anyone here. If anyone gives a shit it's you. It's so bad Jeff Culhane mentioned how retarded you are on the show yesterday.

Wait... this happened?

[MankatoBison]

well we wanted it to be interesting again.

Lol we wanted it to be interesting because our competition getting BETTER, not US getting WORSE hahah

[thebigund]

https://media.tenor.com/images/e0d60fb5a3ecd8e21841a35e7aa35526/tenor.gif

It’s the gift that keeps on giving. One of the few redeeming qualities of this shithole.

[thebigund]

You’re correct. Probably because I know how to spell losing. Loose is the opposite of tight. Losing is the opposite of winning. I have no idea what loosing is other than than the opposite of tighting which isn’t a real word either.

Lol, what a looser.

[scottietohottie]

I was holding off on the Babich comments until after this weekend but see sdbison beat me to it. The thought had went through my mind as well.

[MankatoBison]

As we approach the #GameOfTheCentury this weekend, here is the REAL question I need answers to....


Without tailgaiting... where is the hot spot before the game?? I'm coming up for my annual game with my dad and want to show him a good time. Tailgating has always been there but now I dont know where to go haha

Any suggestions?

[scottietohottie]

As we approach the #GameOfTheCentury this weekend, here is the REAL question I need answers to....


Without tailgaiting... where is the hot spot before the game?? I'm coming up for my annual game with my dad and want to show him a good time. Tailgating has always been there but now I dont know where to go haha

Any suggestions?

I'll be in a barn wearing all spandex and a luchador mask banding and tagging calves if you want to join me.

[heckler]

Fuck yourself with your small town yokel bullshit.

You are a cancer on this website and this fanbase. Shove your Minnesota elitism up your prolapsed anus.

I mean MN is God's country.

Why do all the trees in minnesota lean east?

Because north dakota blows

[scottietohottie]

I mean MN is God's country.

Why do all the trees in minnesota lean east?

Because north dakota blows

Minneapolis and Saint Paul SUCK!

[BattleBorn]

BULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLSHIT you cant even give away tickets. no one cares except old people and small town yokels
theres been so many huge games in our last 10 years, this is western illinois wrapped up in a drake/valpariso.

Supposing this argument is true, we must accept that a very large and $ignificant portion of this fan base meets both conditions described above.

[El_Chapo]

Sounds like something an old small town yokel would say

its embarassing after what NDSU has down the last 10 years that THOSE SMALL TOWN ND YOKELS would rather rub the thigh of their stupid und buddy down the bar. just goto minot/bismarck/name your town. They think its 1993 . its 2021, NDSU Admin failed this state by sitting back and not moving up. So we plateaued & here we are. i see hundreds of cheap tickets, students are on spring break, only the media is pushing this because they need clicks to survive.

[BISONBRI53]

its embarassing after what NDSU has down the last 10 years that THOSE SMALL TOWN ND YOKELS would rather rub the thigh of their stupid und buddy down the bar. just goto minot/bismarck/name your town. They think its 1993 . its 2021, NDSU Admin failed this state by sitting back and not moving up. So we plateaued & here we are. i see hundreds of cheap tickets, students are on spring break, only the media is pushing this because they need clicks to survive.

Hey idiot! did you know people have a life outside of Bison football? A lot of those HUNDREDS of tickets for sale people have things going on... kids tournaments, family, work etc. This is the SPRING. Not a normal season where people with tickets usually have their Saturday's blocked out for games.

[Kevin]

Hey idiot! did you know people have a life outside of Bison football? A lot of those HUNDREDS of tickets for sale people have things going on... kids tournaments, family, work etc. This is the SPRING. Not a normal season where people with tickets usually have their Saturday's blocked out for games.

u mad bro?

[BISONBRI53]

u mad bro?

:nod::nod::nod::irslow:

[Hammerhead]

I would be at this game if it weren't for COVID. We got our first shot yesterday so we should be good to go in 6-7 weeks with our 2nd dose coming up in 3 weeks.

[barnwintersportsengelstad]

I would be at this game if it weren't for COVID. We got our first shot yesterday so we should be good to go in 6-7 weeks with our 2nd dose coming up in 3 weeks.

Had my second shot (pfzier) two weeks ago, no effects after 1st shot - sick for 5 days after 2nd shot, started couple hours after shot. Feel good now, going to the game. Wish you well.

[23Bison]

I’d go to the game but have plans outside of the 3 hrs that the game is on. Can’t make money or get shit done sitting in Fargo. I’d say its a pretty simple reason why people are going to games. I personally don’t think Covid is that big of a percentage of why people aren’t going. I believe this is the spring and not the fall and everyone’s schedule right now doesn’t line up with trips to Fargo at this time of year.

[Professor Chaos]

I’d go to the game but have plans outside of the 3 hrs that the game is on. Can’t make money or get shit done sitting in Fargo. I’d say its a pretty simple reason why people are going to games. I personally don’t think Covid is that big of a percentage of why people aren’t going. I believe this is the spring and not the fall and everyone’s schedule right now doesn’t line up with trips to Fargo at this time of year.
Attendance was already trending down in the fall also. Had COVID never come along I have little doubt that the UND and SDSU games would've been the only Fargodome sellouts last fall (along with maybe a home playoff semifinal if there was one).

[BiZon22]

I mean MN is God's country.

Why do all the trees in minnesota lean east?

Because north dakota blows

It’s funny listening to people from MN and Eastern ND talk about God’s Country. West side best side!

[reformedUNDfan]

I'll never understand the rush to deny that the Sioux are our biggest rival. Are all of you under the age of like 23? Because I can tell you for a fact almost every bison fan I interact with in real life (that's the place outside, where there's girls and fresh air and stuff) consider this weekend the biggest game of the year except Frisco.

I don't know anyone who cares.

[El_Chapo]

I don't know anyone who cares.

im literally just gonna hand off my tickets for FREE , its pathetic.

[airmail]

I don't know anyone who cares.

Some do, some don't at this point.

But if NDSU loses this one, getting a win out of the following three games won't be easy either, IMO. Then everyone will surely care.

Important game for both teams, despite what some will admit.

[abc123]

I don't know anyone who cares.

Quit spending all your time in the trees.

[SDbison]

Some do, some don't at this point.

But if NDSU loses this one, getting a win out of the following three games won't be easy either, IMO. Then everyone will surely care.

Important game for both teams, despite what some will admit. Regardless, UND will always suck!

[NDSUBowler]

I don't know anyone who cares.

I care!

I love NDSU-UND week and I'm excited for the game. Surprised NDSU is -3.5, I thought it would be the other way around, so maybe that's playing on popularity of #TheBrand but if NDSU was starting Zeb, I'd be hard pressed to bet the farm I don't have on UND.


It's a bummer that this is right in middle of the 1st rd of NCAA tourney, but it means I can find a place to pregame and watch basketball til 2, zip to dome, zip home and watch rest of games. Should be a fun day!

[Professor Chaos]

I care!

I love NDSU-UND week and I'm excited for the game. Surprised NDSU is -3.5, I thought it would be the other way around, so maybe that's playing on popularity of #TheBrand but if NDSU was starting Zeb, I'd be hard pressed to bet the farm I don't have on UND.


It's a bummer that this is right in middle of the 1st rd of NCAA tourney, but it means I can find a place to pregame and watch basketball til 2, zip to dome, zip home and watch rest of games. Should be a fun day!
Yeah, I wish they would've kept the NCAA tournament round of 64 games on Thursday and Friday instead bumping them to Friday and Saturday this year. With the normal NCAA tournament schedule you'd only miss a couple games and parts of a couple others on the opening Saturday of the tournament with a Bison football game during the mid-afternoon.

Will be quite a day for sports though on Saturday... 16 NCAA tournament games, NDSU/UND headlining a pretty good slate of FCS games like SIU/SDSU, and the championship of the ND state B boys basketball tournament.

[TAILG8R]

Some do, some don't at this point.

But if NDSU loses this one, getting a win out of the following three games won't be easy either, IMO. Then everyone will surely care.

Important game for both teams, despite what some will admit.

I think most NDSU fans(not those on Bisonville) will shrug their shoulders and chalk a bad season up to Covid/Spring Football/Players leaving for the NFL/Etc. Now if the Bison don't come out and dominate in the fall, you'll see the fanbase start to turn sour towards the coaches, imo.

[56BISON73]

I think most NDSU fans(not those on Bisonville) will shrug their shoulders and chalk a bad season up to Covid/Spring Football/Players leaving for the NFL/Etc. Now if the Bison don't come out and dominate in the fall, you'll see the fanbase start to turn sour towards the coaches, imo.

Exactly the way I look at it.

[Roj]

Quit spending all your time in the trees.

Suck my ass!

[semobison]

The main reason this game isn’t a big deal for me...It’s mid March for fucks sake!

[Professor Chaos]

Suck my ass!
This is a hell of a post to come off a 2+ year hiatus with!

[abc123]

Suck my ass!

http://m.quickmeme.com/img/4b/4b29a5ad6929e348b71a6ff56702d4901042e1d8be40c4d87a b40f54a607e1d2.jpg

[EC8CH]

This is a hell of a post to come off a 2+ year hiatus with!

Now you have me wondering what his last post was 2 years ago.

[NDSU92]

Now you have me wondering what his last post was 2 years ago.

Better question is how does he only have one chicklet???

[ByeSonBusiness]

This is a hell of a post to come off a 2+ year hiatus with!

Quality > Quantity

[Professor Chaos]

Quality > Quantity
The rest of us should be taking notes. :)

[El_Chapo]

Now you have me wondering what his last post was 2 years ago.

he has an ASS fetish...



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Suck my ass you arrogant ass.

[marenlee]

Wait... this happened?

March 17th show at the 8:55 mark. GOLD.


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[BisonHorns]

March 17th show at the 8:55 mark. GOLD.


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Can you post a link to the video?

[El_Chapo]

Day 5 zero offers on tickets there are legit hundreds of tickets for sale on facebook/craigslist.

NCAA BB tourney, Min State HS tourneys, Class B in nd, Fishing in Missouri River, Im' going to the dump for spring cleaning instead.

zero rivalry, no matter how much kfgo & others try to boner it up

[ByeSonBusiness]

zero rivalry, no matter how much kfgo & others try to boner it up

Zero? Are we sure about that?

[EC8CH]

Zero? Are we sure about that?

Lakes math... By now at least I know how that works.

[abc123]

Zero? Are we sure about that?

I'm sure it won't be the highest attended game of the spring by a few thousand or anything.
NDSU has sold out of their allotment so there must be some sort of demand.

[Sioux27]

Day 5 zero offers on tickets there are legit hundreds of tickets for sale on facebook/craigslist.

NCAA BB tourney, Min State HS tourneys, Class B in nd, Fishing in Missouri River, Im' going to the dump for spring cleaning instead.

zero rivalry, no matter how much kfgo & others try to boner it up

I've already offered previously. Can't give them away? How full of shit are you?????

[BISONBRI53]

I heard that Entz and Larson were driving around a pizza golf cart handing out tickets to anyone around town yelling SIOUX SUCK to drum up the rivalry!

[BFKasper14]

I've already offered previously. Can't give them away? How full of shit are you?????

It’s lakes. What do you expect?


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[El_Chapo]

It’s lakes. What do you expect?


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no its true. just messaged 2 ndsu players from 2017 they dont even freaking want the tickets. said "no one cares" HAHAHA.

[JMB]

Fuck yourself with your small town yokel bullshit.

You are a cancer on this website and this fanbase. Shove your Minnesota elitism up your prolapsed anus.

Hey us Minnesotans are elite! Just ask the gophers football coach!

[BISONBRI53]

no its true. just messaged 2 ndsu players from 2017 they dont even freaking want the tickets. said "no one cares" HAHAHA.

or their parents?

[SafeTeeJ]

MPLS area watch parties? Thanks

~I care

[Sioux27]

no its true. just messaged 2 ndsu players from 2017 they dont even freaking want the tickets. said "no one cares" HAHAHA.

BTW......crushed crappies on one of your known lakes (W)…..still at 14 feet.

[El_Chapo]

BTW......crushed crappies on one of your known lakes (W)…..still at 14 feet.

man how can you get past that access & open water.. have to drive along shoreline EAST right away?

[reformedUNDfan]

Quit spending all your time in the trees.

This hit me so close I presume you must know me

[Sioux27]

man how can you get past that access & open water.. have to drive along shoreline EAST right away?

Stay east....I pulled a portable out from a friends property and walked it out about 200 yards. I wouldn't drive on this lake anymore.

[kab1one]

The athletic not high on the local team's chances

North Dakota at North Dakota St. (-3.5) – 3:30 p.m. Saturday on ESPN+
The game of the week also happens to be the best bet of the week. North Dakota travels to North Dakota State to fight for spring supremacy in the state and the Missouri Valley Conference. UND has been the best program in the FCS this spring and although NDSU has only lost one game, the Bison have not looked like the superior program people have become accustomed to seeing.

This game will definitely give indications of what we could expect in the postseason this spring. If North Dakota wins, it will signal that there is a new player in the chase for a title. If North Dakota State wins, balance is restored and its loss earlier in the season to Southern Illinois will be looked at as the Bison taking an opponent lightly or working out the early season kinks.

What my eyes see

The Fighting Hawks offense is extremely physical. The offensive line is big and aggressive. Sophomore running back Otis Weah knocks down opponents like a bowling ball en route to the end zone. Freshman quarterback Tommy Schuster has been excellent spreading the ball around to many weapons. Six receivers have nine or more receptions over the first four games and six receivers have caught at least one of Schuster’s seven touchdown passes. This level of offensive firepower has allowed UND to hand fifth-ranked Southern Illinois and sixth-ranked South Dakota State the only loss of their seasons. Although NDSU’s defense has performed well in their wins, in the loss to Southern Illinois, the Bison were unable to stop the Salukis.

What do the statistics say?

North Dakota’s offense is ranked 14th in the FCS in total yards; North Dakota State is ranked 17th. Both teams are next to each other defensively in total yards at 72nd and 73rd. However the stats become more telling when we compare their one similar opponent, Southern Illinois. NDSU compiled 268 yards against the Salukis while UND had 349 yards. The Fighting Hawks gave up 323 yards in their game against SIU; the Bison surrendered 443 yards.

Most disturbing for NDSU was that they gave up 170 yards rushing in their loss to SIU. Otis Weah averages seven yards per carry for UND, that’s double SIU’s average in their game against the Bison. In their victory over Illinois State, NDSU gave up 5.8 yards per carry to running back Nigel White, who is 5’9″ and 165 pounds. UND’s Otis Weah is also 5’9″ but 30 pounds heavier. That shapes up to be a long afternoon for the Bison defense.

Who’s playing?

It’s an interesting question for North Dakota State, especially at quarterback. Zeb Noland has been underwhelming this season, so far. In the Bison’s game against Illinois State, Noland was 6-for-13 for 72 yards and two interceptions. Dual-threat freshman Cam Miller came into the game, went 5-7 for 61 yards and rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown. The decision for the reigning champs seems to be if they will continue to give the Iowa State transfer Noland the opportunity to improve, or do they lean into the skillset of the young dynamic option at QB.

The offensive line is a major strength for the Fighting Hawks. Matt Waletzko, Ryan Tobin, Nathan Nguon, Kyle Hergel and Donny Ventrelli are all returning starters and will be around in the fall as well. There is only one senior in the group and there are several young, talented linemen waiting behind them all to get their opportunity. That unit loves moving defenders around and will be providing the escort for Otis Weah and the rushing attack. The offensive line provides their freshman signal caller with time to make plays — and Schuster has delivered. Even though the Bison may present the most talented defensive line UND has faced, they’ve had the ball run on them and that’s exactly what the Fighting Hawks want to do.

What are they playing for?

Conference position, recruiting, bragging rights — it’s all of the above. For North Dakota, this is an opportunity to announce its arrival as a legitimate force in the Missouri Valley and in FCS. It is also a chance to attract away some of the talent that had leaned toward North Dakota State during recruiting. This is the opportunity for little brother to punch big bro in the face and let him know he’s all grown up. A chance for the Fighting Hawks faithful to stand proud with their heads high and chest puffed proclaiming that they are more than just a hockey school.

For NDSU, this is its second game against a Top 10 opponent. The first one fed the Bison their only loss of the season and snapped a 39-game win streak. This game will be a barometer, one that will give the Bison faithful a better understanding of what they should expect from their team this season. A win means normalcy is restored, but a loss could mean a recalibration of expectations in Fargo.

Ultimately I think that the Bison are just not the team we have seen in the past. Truthfully, they are not the team we saw in the fall. They have compiled their wins against poor competition and North Dakota is far from that. I look for the running game to be a big factor in UND’s ability to control the time of possession. It will also open up the play action and keep the Bison defense off balance. The fact that North Dakota is an underdog in this game is surprising. Barring major turnovers, I believe they will walk away with a lopsided win.

Fighting Hawks win outright: 34-13

[El_Chapo]

a gopher fan in the athletic what you think he's gonna say

[Sioux27]

a gopher fan in the athletic what you think he's gonna say

What's your score prediction?

[BiZon22]

what's your score prediction?

21-17 ndsu

[El_Chapo]

34-17 ndsu (14 points from defense/special teams) haha

[abc123]

34-17 ndsu (14 points from defense/special teams) haha

Yes. #FadeChapo in full effect!

[TAILG8R]

24-21 NDSU popped into my head today. I'm going with it.

[abc123]

This hit me so close I presume you must know me

Nah but if the Lorax hat fits, wear it.

[El_Chapo]

190 posts.

100 posts by und fans

50 posts of nonsense. embarassing.

[ndsubison1]

The Bison are 3.5 favs with ppl expecting Und to cover. Go steal some money, we are covering this.

[EC8CH]

190 posts.

100 posts by und fans

50 posts of nonsense. embarassing.

I think we can all agree, suck my ass was the high water mark of this thread.

[kab1one]

190 posts.

100 posts by und fans

50 posts of nonsense. embarassing.

So now you know what JMU, Eastern Washington, Iowa State, Montana, etc. boards feel like when the lakes show comes to town..

[El_Chapo]

I think we can all agree, suck my ass was the high water mark of this thread.

exactumundo

Kableone. hahaha

[Urban Meyer]

Day 5 zero offers on tickets there are legit hundreds of tickets for sale on facebook/craigslist.

NCAA BB tourney, Min State HS tourneys, Class B in nd, Fishing in Missouri River, Im' going to the dump for spring cleaning instead.

zero rivalry, no matter how much kfgo & others try to boner it up

Rivalry or no rivalry, if UND wins today, the Bison have to win in the fall or the FCS will landscape will have shifted.

[El_Chapo]

Rivalry or no rivalry, if UND wins today, the Bison have to win in the fall or the FCS will landscape will have shifted.

its been 15 years that NDSU has dominated the pud FCS (cept for 2009) NDSU's program still doesn't belong here.

[heffray]

Rivalry or no rivalry, if UND wins today, the Bison have to win in the fall or the FCS will landscape will have shifted.

100% Disagree.

[TAILG8R]

100% Disagree.I tend to agree with you heffray. It will take 3-4 years of NDSU not being in the top 3 to say the landscape has shifted imo.

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[heffray]

I tend to agree with you heffray. It will take 3-4 years of NDSU not being in the top 3 to say the landscape has shifted imo.

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Exactly. 1 or 2 seasons (with one being a weird Spring/Pandemic version) does not “shift the landscape”...

[siouxfan512]

190 posts.

100 posts by und fans

50 posts of nonsense. embarassing.

Taking the time out of your life to count ... priceless

[EC8CH]

Taking the time out of your life to count ... priceless

Thinking numbers provided by Lakes are accurate.

Adorable.

[Hammerhead]

On the WDAY Bison Media Zone, every QB highlight had no linemen anywhere near the QB.

[Hammersmith]

Thinking numbers provided by Lakes are accurate.

Adorable.

Truth. Real number was 35 posts by UND fans out of 202. And at least a few of those UND posts were pretty good. But I also counted 523 posts in this thread where lakes talked about UND. So there's that.

[EC8CH]

Truth. Real number was 35 posts by UND fans out of 202. And at least a few of those UND posts were pretty good. But I also counted 523 posts in this thread where lakes talked about UND. So there's that.

The Lakes method of numerical exaggeration, is a field of mathematical study that deserves more academic attention.

[heffray]

The Lakes method of numerical exaggeration, is a field of mathematical study that deserves more academic attention.

There’s some deep level Dunning Krueger analysis at play here...

[scbison91]

Exactly. 1 or 2 seasons (with one being a weird Spring/Pandemic version) does not “shift the landscape”...Und is senior heavy. After 21 they are young and we have developed freshman this spring and fall

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[Bison 4 Life]

Und is senior heavy. After 21 they are young and we have developed freshman this spring and fall

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They are selling out for this weird season. Nobody good enough to go pro so everybody hanging around. They'll ride those seniors as far as they will take them.

Nothing will change. It will be like the 2001 season after they cut the DII scholarships.

[El_Chapo]

34-17 ndsu (14 points from defense/special teams) haha

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[OrygunBison]

WTF is wrong with all y'all?!?! This game is going to be about as competitive as the last two that we played those dumbasses.

10 characters.

[heffray]

10 characters.

Credit to you and I’ll pump your prognostication all year...

[WhoRepsTheLurker]

Who the **** wrote this drivel?


The athletic not high on the local team's chances

North Dakota at North Dakota St. (-3.5) – 3:30 p.m. Saturday on ESPN+
The game of the week also happens to be the best bet of the week. North Dakota travels to North Dakota State to fight for spring supremacy in the state and the Missouri Valley Conference. UND has been the best program in the FCS this spring and although NDSU has only lost one game, the Bison have not looked like the superior program people have become accustomed to seeing.

This game will definitely give indications of what we could expect in the postseason this spring. If North Dakota wins, it will signal that there is a new player in the chase for a title. If North Dakota State wins, balance is restored and its loss earlier in the season to Southern Illinois will be looked at as the Bison taking an opponent lightly or working out the early season kinks.

What my eyes see

The Fighting Hawks offense is extremely physical. The offensive line is big and aggressive. Sophomore running back Otis Weah knocks down opponents like a bowling ball en route to the end zone. Freshman quarterback Tommy Schuster has been excellent spreading the ball around to many weapons. Six receivers have nine or more receptions over the first four games and six receivers have caught at least one of Schuster’s seven touchdown passes. This level of offensive firepower has allowed UND to hand fifth-ranked Southern Illinois and sixth-ranked South Dakota State the only loss of their seasons. Although NDSU’s defense has performed well in their wins, in the loss to Southern Illinois, the Bison were unable to stop the Salukis.

What do the statistics say?

North Dakota’s offense is ranked 14th in the FCS in total yards; North Dakota State is ranked 17th. Both teams are next to each other defensively in total yards at 72nd and 73rd. However the stats become more telling when we compare their one similar opponent, Southern Illinois. NDSU compiled 268 yards against the Salukis while UND had 349 yards. The Fighting Hawks gave up 323 yards in their game against SIU; the Bison surrendered 443 yards.

Most disturbing for NDSU was that they gave up 170 yards rushing in their loss to SIU. Otis Weah averages seven yards per carry for UND, that’s double SIU’s average in their game against the Bison. In their victory over Illinois State, NDSU gave up 5.8 yards per carry to running back Nigel White, who is 5’9″ and 165 pounds. UND’s Otis Weah is also 5’9″ but 30 pounds heavier. That shapes up to be a long afternoon for the Bison defense.

Who’s playing?

It’s an interesting question for North Dakota State, especially at quarterback. Zeb Noland has been underwhelming this season, so far. In the Bison’s game against Illinois State, Noland was 6-for-13 for 72 yards and two interceptions. Dual-threat freshman Cam Miller came into the game, went 5-7 for 61 yards and rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown. The decision for the reigning champs seems to be if they will continue to give the Iowa State transfer Noland the opportunity to improve, or do they lean into the skillset of the young dynamic option at QB.

The offensive line is a major strength for the Fighting Hawks. Matt Waletzko, Ryan Tobin, Nathan Nguon, Kyle Hergel and Donny Ventrelli are all returning starters and will be around in the fall as well. There is only one senior in the group and there are several young, talented linemen waiting behind them all to get their opportunity. That unit loves moving defenders around and will be providing the escort for Otis Weah and the rushing attack. The offensive line provides their freshman signal caller with time to make plays — and Schuster has delivered. Even though the Bison may present the most talented defensive line UND has faced, they’ve had the ball run on them and that’s exactly what the Fighting Hawks want to do.

What are they playing for?

Conference position, recruiting, bragging rights — it’s all of the above. For North Dakota, this is an opportunity to announce its arrival as a legitimate force in the Missouri Valley and in FCS. It is also a chance to attract away some of the talent that had leaned toward North Dakota State during recruiting. This is the opportunity for little brother to punch big bro in the face and let him know he’s all grown up. A chance for the Fighting Hawks faithful to stand proud with their heads high and chest puffed proclaiming that they are more than just a hockey school.

For NDSU, this is its second game against a Top 10 opponent. The first one fed the Bison their only loss of the season and snapped a 39-game win streak. This game will be a barometer, one that will give the Bison faithful a better understanding of what they should expect from their team this season. A win means normalcy is restored, but a loss could mean a recalibration of expectations in Fargo.

Ultimately I think that the Bison are just not the team we have seen in the past. Truthfully, they are not the team we saw in the fall. They have compiled their wins against poor competition and North Dakota is far from that. I look for the running game to be a big factor in UND’s ability to control the time of possession. It will also open up the play action and keep the Bison defense off balance. The fact that North Dakota is an underdog in this game is surprising. Barring major turnovers, I believe they will walk away with a lopsided win.

Fighting Hawks win outright: 34-13

[SafeTeeJ]

Who the **** wrote this drivel?

Some over analyzing member of the press out to make their mark on an a poorly researched opinion.

Never, ever underestimate the power of a good defense to totally change the feeling and flow of a game and take a team out of their game plan. .

[BFKasper14]

Who the **** wrote this drivel?

Had the score right. Just the wrong winner. Yeah that can definitely be used as fish wrap.


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[bruinbison]

Who the **** wrote this drivel?

People needed to read this pregame article instead!

https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/Dober-UND-Game-NDSU-Football-Matt-Entz-162658952/

It reinforced many things I was already thinking, plus added in much more.

GoBizon!

[ndsubison1]

This why you dont just look at scores.