GDT: NDSU vs. Southern Illinois (2nd Round)

[b15on]

#2 North Dakota State Bison (10-1) vs. Southern Illinois Salukis (8-4)
Saturday, December 4, 2021 · 2:30 p.m. · Fargodome · Fargo, ND

TV: ESPN+ live coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. with Jason Ross and Tyoka Jackson describing the action. ESPN+ is available to subscribers on ESPN.com and the ESPN app.
RADIO: Coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. on the Peterson Farms Seed Bison Radio Network including Bison 1660 and 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.

Tailgating Weather: Overcast. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 33F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHjmZIOYf6A

Game Previews
NDSU Game Preview (https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/gobison.sidearmsports.com/documents/2021/11/29/NDSU_Football_Notes_20211129.pdf)
Southern Illinois Game Preview (https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/gobison.sidearmsports.com/documents/2021/11/30/SIU_FB_Notes_20211129.pdf)
NCAA FCS Playoff Bracket (https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/football/fcs/2021)

The Fargo Forum
McFeely: Five things to watch in the Bison-Southern Illinois game (https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/football/7307043-McFeely-Five-things-to-watch-in-the-Bison-Southern-Illinois-game)

The Analyst FCS/HERO Sports
FCS Playoffs: Second-Round Score Predictions (https://herosports.com/fcs-football-playoffs-second-round-predictions-bzbz/)
FCS Second-Round Playoff Preview: Kennesaw State at ETSU and Southern Illinois at North Dakota State (https://theanalyst.com/na/2021/12/fcs-second-round-playoff-preview-kennesaw-state-at-etsu-and-southern-illinois-at-north-dakota-state/)

The Southern
SIU Football | 3 Things to Watch: Salukis go head-to-head with 2nd-ranked North Dakota State (https://thesouthern.com/sports/college/salukimania/siu-football-3-things-to-watch-salukis-go-head-to-head-with-2nd-ranked-north/article_2e9bd45d-ffb0-56be-aeb5-2a6f6a2398cb.html)

[Bison03]

Revenge is a powerful thing. Payback is a bitch! Let get up early and roll these guys.

Bison: 35
Wimpy Dogs: 17

[WeAreThePride]

Miller carves up this defense. 17/24 passing for 190 yards and two Tudders.

Code Green plays with its hair on fire.

BISON 34, Pampered Pups 10

[reformedUNDfan]

something like the USD game

[Elvis was a Bison]

I don't care if we have Grizz-Crowd numbers. I want Grizz-Crowd volume!! Bison 35, Carbondale Crew 20

[NDSU1980]

37-24. Payback bitch.

[gizmo]

Super excited for playoff football! Git 'er done, Bison! Bison 45 Dogs 42. (Not really...41-17)

[bruinbison]

Things I’ll be watching today include:

- A couple of usual things;
Do the Bison establish the pass game to set up the run game?
Can SIU run the ball to keep from being one-dimensional?

- QB runs by Nic Baker count, as he is a QB who can buy time in the pocket. So anything that can slow down the Bison pass rush will help the Salukis cause.

- Wildcat runs by big Javon Williams count, but only if Baker is in the game. Otherwise the Bison know what is coming when he is in the game, except for the occasional jump pass. Is Williams healthy? He did have 10 carries for 51 yards against the Coyotes, plus 2 pass attempts with one completion.

- Is the big Z Fulcrum a force on the left side of the OLine?
MVFC All-Conference ZeVeyon Furcrom - 6’ 2” 327 SR left guard.

- SIU’s short-passing game. I feel like that will also be needed to help out against the Bison pass rush.

- Salukis OLine performance; they have the skill players & experience to pull off a FargoDome surprise.

[NovaBison]

Playoff Mode Today:

The Mighty Bison > 38
mangy dogs < 14

Also... NDSU had a 39 game winning streak going... breaking that requires some Old Testament style retribution to right the wrong!

[CAS4127]

I like that we are using perimeter run game more. Lots of teams are tho, even in NFL. Let them stack the box, reach block well enough outside to keep them in that box, and stretch the play outside the tackles for decent/big gains. Once they adjust, run power inside and throw to TEs off play-action.

Recipe for success!!

[CAS4127]

Messingham done as K-State's OC--just announced.

That’s actually history, not news.

[gavin2126]

If we get up early in this game we can't let up. These guys have made a few big comebacks this year and won't stop clawing.

NDSU 38-23

[1st&TennBison]

Bison control the game, but not a blowout. Miller goes 17-24 for 210 yards. Rushing attack gets 250-280 on the ground.
Green Machine 34
Carbonated Dogs 17

[Gully]

I like that we are using perimeter run game more. Lots of teams are tho, even in NFL. Let them stack the box, reach block well enough outside to keep them in that box, and stretch the play outside the tackles for decent/big gains. Once they adjust, run power inside and throw to TEs off play-action.

Recipe for success!!

I remember back to the Montana State playoff game at the begining of the run...they did a lot of running outside successfully.

[bri-dog]

Getting ready to head out to set up for my watch party. Christopher Moen will make the 60 mile drive up from Colorado Springs to watch. Another of my favorites is Vern. He was a water boy for NDSU football. No big deal, right? Except the year was...




...wait for it...

















...1941.

Still sharp as hell and will drive himself to the bar.

[Bisonator98]

Bison = 38
Malnourished dogs = 13

Go Bison!

[Kevin]

Cam Miller matches his regular season stat line and throws for 900 yards 11 td’s and 2 ints.

Bison win be triple digits.

We still complain about the ints in the post game thread.

[Bisonwinagn]

24-20 Bison

[ndsubison1]

38-7 NDSU, FCS gets put on notice

[Bison 4 Life]

Beatdown whites.

98-0

[BigHorns]

Bison 49, Puppies 3

[Son of a Bison]

34-17 Bison

[HerdThat!]

Playoff Breed: 48
Mutt Breed: 21

YOU END OUR STREAK; WE END YOUR SEASON!!!!

[CalBison97]

Cox and Watson officially out.

[Bison03]

Watson out? Is this confirmed?

[CalBison97]

Watson out? Is this confirmed?

Confirmed. Hamstring

[BigHorns]

Confirmed. Hamstring

How serious? Available next week?

[CalBison97]

How serious? Available next week?

Bison1660 said soreness and week to week.

[HerdThat!]

Dome Noise > Illi Nois

[Snowgoose]

That drive was fantastic play calling

[GreenfieldBison]

Any complaints for the OC so far?

I mean, he DID open up with A gap power after all.


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[NDSUBowler]

Truly masterful playcalling that drive

[Snowgoose]

Any complaints for the OC so far?

I mean, he DID open up with A gap power after all.


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I gave him props but that was much better than we have seen in some early games this year. Maybe they were saving everything for the playoffs ��

[CAS4127]

That drive was fantastic play calling

It was. Our O is a completely different animal with Miller under center. How many different receivers on that drive—like 5-6 at least?

Also, T Williams has made Kobe Johnson a better running back.

[GreenfieldBison]

If Cam keeps playing like this it’s gonna be hard for any other QB to see the field no matter how damn nice their body parts are.


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[scottietohottie]

Dome looks packed.

[SiouxHockeyBisonFo]

Dome looks packed.Purple
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[Kevin]

Lukis scared. Playing prevent offense already.

[CAS4127]

If Cam keeps playing like this it’s gonna be hard for any other QB to see the field no matter how damn nice their body parts are.


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How about some love for me and MTOutfitter calling this weeks/months ago.

I know, self-seeking compliments, but ...

[CAS4127]

Williams just has an awesome feel and vision.

[CAS4127]

#10 for SIU just got welcomed to Fargo.

Nice use of QP there too!

[GreenfieldBison]

How about some love for me and MTOutfitter calling this weeks/months ago.

I know, self-seeking compliments, but ...

Sure, nice calll. Don’t want you girls to break your arms patting your backs.

Did you phone in that QPII play too?


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[CAS4127]

Sure, nice calll. Don’t want you girls to break your arms patting your backs.

Did you phone in that QPII play too?


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No, but that’s how I said we should use him if you recall our convo here!

[Kevin]

One more year of eligibility for Williams or two?

[GreenfieldBison]

No, but that’s how I said we should use him if you recall our convo here!

You sure did and that is exactly what I was referencing.

Kudos.


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[WeAreThePride]

Cam is the lubricant that makes this engine run. All the pieces were there with Quincy and Zeb, but without the proper oil the engine falls apart in short order.

[GreenfieldBison]

Roadwarrior on the TV!!


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[HerdThat!]

Shout out to Road - kudos!

[B.Schlossman Fan Club]

Really could have used 7 points there especially if they score here…: don’t let them back in this !!!!!

[CAS4127]

Really could have used 7 points there especially if they score here…: don’t let them back in this !!!!!

Hopefully they kick it and we can then score another TD.

[Bison03]

Oh come on!!

[RonMexico]

Hopefully they kick it and we can then score another TD.

Do these announcers ever get excited?

[El_Chapo]

Thats why you go for tds on 4th and 2 at goalline ndsu!! Dipshit coaches

[Big Bird]

Not a great drive for the secondary

[B.Schlossman Fan Club]

Hopefully they kick it and we can then score another TD.

Big play there for them, don’t convert and We have all the momentum and drive down to be up 17-0, but now they make it a game and turn the momentum. Still up by 3

[GreenfieldBison]

T Will thinkin bout a coming out party today here…


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[Big Bird]

O line and Williams look great so far

[B.Schlossman Fan Club]

Was there a big party last night?!?! Where is everyone?!?!?

Who would have known how bad our offense was earlier in the season. Nice not having a liability with our offense!

[bison22]

Tamerick Williams is good

[westnodak93bison]

Its amazing how well our offense can play when they use the entire width of the field. Also, time for the old double move on that smoke screen play that was close to getting picked off.

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[Big Bird]

Offense has looked very good so far.

Hard to see the SIU D turning the tide in this one

[Big Bird]

Woof, what an awful throw by their wildcat QB on 2nd down

[El_Chapo]

why wasn't Blattner in the Pres suite?? booo

[El_Chapo]

Offense has looked very good so far.

Hard to see the SIU D turning the tide in this one

a Play Action pass would skullfuck siu here

[GreenfieldBison]

Let’s have some bus!!


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[Bison03]

Loving the mix of Quincy in the offense!!

[Big Bird]

Kobe has looked much better as the year has gone on. Better vision and a little more juice in his legs.

[El_Chapo]

Noah hurt. Knee. arghhhh

[KSBisonFan]

Was there a big party last night?!?! Where is everyone?!?!?

Who would have known how bad our offense was earlier in the season. Nice not having a liability with our offense!

Road Warrior had a ginormous kegger at his house last night.

[Kevin]

We’re so fucked if we find another team who can stop that play.

[CalBison97]

Noah hurt. Knee. arghhhh

Culhane said ankle. Either way, doesn’t sound good.

[bisonaudit]

Noe enough to overturn the ruling on the field, TD.

[1998braves64]

Culhane said ankle. Either way, doesn’t sound good.Looked like ankle to me that they were working on

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[Big Bird]

I think this game is pretty much over, but a stop here and it's definitely over.

We get the ball to start the second half

[WeAreThePride]

Southern's number 59 should try mixing in a salad.

[bisonaudit]

Take a time out.

[Bison03]

This one is over!!!

[westnodak93bison]

Culhane said ankle. Either way, doesn’t sound good.Thankfully its not a knee

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[Big Bird]

Poorly managed drive to end the half, but that is basically the only minor gripe.

3 score lead, an offense that hasn't been stopped, and the ball coming out of the half.

[Wally]

Another sterling 2 minute offense to finish a good 1st half. Bury them coming out of halftime

[RonMexico]

Kennesaw whooping up on ETSU 31-17 4 minutes left..

[GreenfieldBison]

Looked like ankle to me that they were working on

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Hope can get healed up in time for his Shrine game appearance. Or even earlier.


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[tolnabison]

Looked like ankle to me that they were working on

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Has another year if he wants it. If the injury keeps him out of draft process work outs and his all star game.

[MontBison]

Anyone else love listening to these TV announcers just talking out of their ass. I wish Cas would be one of the broadcasters. At least he knows wtf he is talking about.

[RonMexico]

31-24 Kennesaw...1:30 left...ETSU just recovered an onside kick....

[DakotaOkie]

Anyone else love listening to these TV announcers just talking out of their ass. I wish Cas would be one of the broadcasters. At least he knows wtf he is talking about.
Mostly PxP noise until one just said Cam got the starting job because he could run…yeah….right.

[WeAreThePride]

Mostly PxP noise until one just said Cam got the starting job because he could run…yeah….right.

Maybe he was referring to the spring season against Zeb?

But yeah that comment was WTF

[bisonaudit]

Kennesaw whooping up on ETSU 31-17 4 minutes left..

Overseeded and underperforming.

[TAILG8R]

TOP. Lololololol

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[RonMexico]

ETSU scores with 35 seconds left...31-30...going for 2 and the win...

[MontBison]

ETSU scores with 35 seconds left...31-30...going for 2 and the win...

And I thought Entz was a dumbass.

[RonMexico]

ETSU gets it...up 32-31 with 35 seconds left.

[Snowgoose]

Williams just has an awesome feel and vision.

Williams is playing well. The best back on our roster with feel and vision in my opinion is bussey . I still believe he deserves more carries than he gets.

[bisonaudit]

Roehl was ready to settle for a FG and Kobe just said nope.

[GreenfieldBison]

Anyone else love listening to these TV announcers just talking out of their ass. I wish Cas would be one of the broadcasters. At least he knows wtf he is talking about.

Right. The color guy had an NFL career but surely you know more than he.


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[bisonaudit]

And I thought Entz was a dumbass.

Good call.

[CAS4127]

That’s clearly a TD. Refs trying to keep SIU in game.

[Snowgoose]

Right. The color guy had an NFL career but surely you know more than he.


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The color guy doesn’t have a clue what he is talking about actually. Keeps referring to our offense as very simple. That is not what all the nfl teams say about our offense. He has said lots of stupid stuff this game

[Dubbsy]

Right. The color guy had an NFL career but surely you know more than he.


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PXP guy isn't bad, but that color guy is giving me feelings of LT

[RonMexico]

ETSU gets the win...

[TAILG8R]

That’s clearly a TD. Refs trying to keep SIU in game.Third time is the charm apparently.

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[MontBison]

Right. The color guy had an NFL career but surely you know more than he.


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Has he said anything meaningful today? I’ll hang up and listen.

[Big Bird]

Williams and Kobe have been very good today and the rams have opened some huge lanes for them.

[HerdistheWord]

Williams and Kobe have been very good today and the rams have opened some huge lanes for them.

Both are running hard and patient. That is a nice combo.

[scottietohottie]

Saluki gone. Because dog gone isn't ten characters eh

[TAILG8R]

I predicted it wouldn't be a game by the start of the fourth. This on was over after the first drive to start the second half.

30- 11 TOP. LOLOL

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[IndyBison]

Don't listen to the color guy. That was not DPI. The defender had an angle on the ball and was playing the ball. The back judge showed great restraint not flagging the receiver and the side judge tried to help get him out of there before he did something stupid. He did it anyway.

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[Wally]

Overseeded and underperforming.

So is sagarin right or wrong?

[GreenfieldBison]

Has he said anything meaningful today? I’ll hang up and listen.

Dunno. I’m no FB genius.

What I do know is he played 12 yrs in NFL and he is getting paid for his commentary today vs all of us posting our scintillating analysis on a PUD Football fan forum for free.

Sorry, FCS Football fan forum.


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[HerdistheWord]

Don't listen to the color guy. That was not DPI. The defender had an angle on the ball and was playing the ball. The back judge showed great restraint not flagging the receiver and the side judge tried to help get him out of there before he did something stupid. He did it anyway.

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Yeah, I’m not sure what his deal was. The DB didn’t even really touch the WR. It was a great play on the ball.

[Wally]

Hideous looking dogs going Pellini on it

[CAS4127]

Dunno. I’m no FB genius.

What I do know is he played 12 yrs in NFL and he is getting paid for his commentary today vs all of us posting our scintillating analysis on a PUD Football fan forum for free.

Sorry, FCS Football fan forum.


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He’s better at generally applicable football statements than he is at specific, game analysis stuff.

[IndyBison]

Yeah, I’m not sure what his deal was. The DB didn’t even really touch the WR. It was a great play on the ball.He contacted him before the ball got there but he had an angle on the ball without having to go through the back. Just a good defensive play. The receiver was hoping the official would bail him out for his bad play.

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[bisonaudit]

So is sagarin right or wrong?

I stand by that assessment despite the comeback 1 point win.

They were the 17 Th best team in the field not 7th. Overseeded.

With a bye and a home game they were 3.5 point favorites and won by 1. Underperformed.

[MontBison]

Dunno. I’m no FB genius.

What I do know is he played 12 yrs in NFL and he is getting paid for his commentary today vs all of us posting our scintillating analysis on a PUD Football fan forum for free.

Sorry, FCS Football fan forum.


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You’re right! Hey he just said something smart. Montana hosts James Madison next weekend according to that dork. He can’t even read a dam graphic.

[GreenfieldBison]

He’s better at generally applicable football statements than he is at specific, game analysis stuff.

Well I guess order has been restored if we’re reduced to pissing on the TV crew rather than any green and yellow peeps.


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[scottietohottie]

Fuck Lee Timmerman.

[GreenfieldBison]

You’re right! Hey he just said something smart. Montana hosts James Madison next weekend according to that dork. He can’t even read a dam graphic.

You want a color guy who can read???!!!

Move up to FBS.


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[Wally]

I stand by that assessment despite the comeback 1 point win.

They were the 17 Th best team in the field not 7th. Overseeded.

With a bye and a home game they were 3.5 point favorites and won by 1. Underperformed.

Win and advance, yet you underperform. Got it. I guess it’s better to lose while over performing than winning and under performing.

[GreenfieldBison]

You want a color guy who can read???!!!

Move up to FBS.


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Nice breakup by Mr Slowfoot!


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[bisonaudit]

You want a color guy who can read???!!!

Move up to FBS.


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Bison1660 radio app works all over the world and I’m pretty sure that Phil can read.

[bisonaudit]

Win and advance, yet you underperform.

Its really not that hard a concept.

[GreenfieldBison]

Bison1660 radio app works all over the world and I’m pretty sure that Phil can read.

Yeah I actually enjoy a little variety thanks.


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[Wally]

Its really not that hard a concept.

Nope. It’s not that hard.

[Big Bird]

Really bad throw and decision by Miller there. Off his back foot and underthrown into good coverage

[HerdistheWord]

He contacted him before the ball got there but he had an angle on the ball without having to go through the back. Just a good defensive play. The receiver was hoping the official would bail him out for his bad play.

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There was a little contact, but I don’t think it was even that egregious. Maybe I missed something earlier though. I only saw the tail end of the replay.

[WeAreThePride]

This color commentator is bafflingly bad.

[Big Bird]

Just absolute domination in the trenches on both sides of the ball

[WeAreThePride]

Glad to see Patterson get a Tudder. He's given a lot to the Bison. He deserved that exclamation mark.

[RonMexico]

Incarnate Word just took the lead on Sam Houston...35-34 14:52 left in the game

[Kevin]

Glad to see Patterson get a Tudder. He's given a lot to the Bison. He deserved that exclamation mark.

I hope we keep him this involved. No reason to run cam to death.

[CalBison97]

Incarnate Word just took the lead on Sam Houston...35-34 14:52 left in the game

Absolutely hilarious even if they can’t pull off the “upset.”

[TAILG8R]

I hope we keep him this involved. No reason to run cam to death.I've really liked when and how we've used him today. Seems very fluid. In and out and not missing a beat. I feel that's the way to keep the D on their heals.

Been impressed with Roehsl play calling and how they got QP involved today.

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[bisonaudit]

Incarnate Word just took the lead on Sam Houston...35-34 14:52 left in the game

Didn’t that game start 30 min before ours?

[Kevin]

Sammy looking as soft as ever.

[CAS4127]

Sammy looking as soft as ever.

These playoffs are proving more and more how much a shitshow the Spring season was.

[56BISON73]

These playoffs are proving more and more how much a shitshow the Spring season was.

You mean spring practice? :D

[CAS4127]

I hope we keep him this involved. No reason to run cam to death.

No Question we should and will.

[Kevin]

These playoffs are proving more and more how much a shitshow the Spring season was.

What spring season?

I don’t remember a spring season.

[MontBison]

These playoffs are proving more and more how much a shitshow the Spring season was.

No doubt!

The fact we didn’t play a bunch of FBS teams in the fall was a major mistake.

[RonMexico]

Sam Houston scores and gets the 2 point to go up 42-35

UIW hits a 62yrd bomb 2 plays later to tie it back up..

7:50 left