Official Cal-Poly game thread

[somebison]

we have had 2 hours to bask in our victory

next week will be a huge test, barring an upset- C-P should come in undefeated and ranked in the top 10 in the nation. Their defense is VERY good- we can't expect to run the ball down their throats. Their offense is just OK though. We need another big crowd of 15k plus as the our next two opponents could be the best ever to visit the Fabulous FargoDome

[Swaghook]

At home, I believe NDSU can defeat Cal-Poly. If the game was at Cal-Poly it would be a diffrent story this year.

[Swaghook]

Cal-Poly had a good day today, but I think they are going to come to Fargo overly confident and that may be their downfall and an end to their undefeated season.

[Cal_Poly_Mustang]

I don't think that Cal Poly is becoming anywhere near overconfident. Rich Ellerson's comments after every game reflect this. He's been critical of the offense on a number of occasions. He was pretty happy after the win over Texas State though. After the Texas State game a reporter asked him about NDSU and his reply was, ask him in a couple of days because all he had been thinking about was Texas State, and he hasn't had a chance to think about NDSU.

I think that Cal Poly is not overlooking anyone at this point, and just trying to not make the same mistakes that were made in previous games. Being undefeated just gives the other teams more incentive to play well, and Cal Poly knows this. It's just another reason not to look past anyone.

-- Go Mustangs!

[tony]

Hey, Cal_poly_Mustang, sounds like your team has solved its offensive problems with the new QB, Anthony Garnett (if that name sounds familiar to Bison fans, it's because NDSU had an excellent sprinter by that name just a couple years ago).

Anyway, almost 600 yards of offense in a game with a rainstorm in the middle of it? Ouch. You won't have to worry about the elements in Fargo.

[Tatanka]

I'm looking forward to another good game (against quality competition) at the Fargodome. Both teams had better bring their "A" game. And the 12th man has to step up as well!

[somebison]

early forecast (http://www.weather.com/weather/local/58102?lswe=58102&lwsa=WeatherLocalUndeclared) for next Sat is 51 and partly cloudy- pretty good tailgating weather for late Oct 8)

[Bisonguy]

early forecast (http://www.weather.com/weather/local/58102?lswe=58102&lwsa=WeatherLocalUndeclared) for next Sat is 51 and partly cloudy- pretty good tailgating weather for late Oct 8)

That's nearly tropical compared to the SUU game. ;D 8)

[somebison]

That's nearly tropical compared to the SUU game. *;D 8)


how was the tailgating turnout this week? I should be back for the Poly game and hope to do some tailgating prior.

[Bisonguy]

Very slow starting, lots didn't open until 9:06, only about ten vehicles on the north side of the entrance to start with (wind from north), south side had more people, but very sparsely parked, seemed to pick up about 10:00 or 10:30 when the lots then appeared pretty full (may have been closer to 11:00). Very cold and very windy day.

All or part of this description may be factually incorrect. Bisonguy had a whiskey breakfast, and my judgement and memory might not have been the greatest. ::)

[JBB]

Iwalked through most of the tailgaiting lot looking for the Battle Wagon and it was packed. They had the stage up with revelers around it cheering on the BISON. Grills were still going but people were starting to head in. Then I got my whiskey lunch. The east lot was about 3/4 full when we pulled in and the north lot wasnt even half full, but it was a late arriving crowd, it was a great duck hunting day cold, grey, breezy but no or very little rain. Great Tailgating weather.

The best in outdoor tailgating, indoor football! :)

[Swaghook]

It looks like I'll be going this game. :)

[JBB]

Cal-Polyl @ NDSU *

This is a tough game for the BISON. Its the Thunderbirds all over again, except these guys have been winning and are ranked as high as #7. If we hadnt won last week with only 53 yds rushing, no defensive/special team TDs and still scored 27 I dont think I could pick the BISON. As it is I see a BISON win as an upset along the lines of University of Montana. Why do I think the BISON can win?

1) Tony Stauss is playing better than Cordel Webb
2) Strength of the offensive line
3) Our defense is as good as theirs
4) The Fabulous Fargo Dome

[tony]

Anthony Garnett is going to get the start at QB for Cal Poly, so I don't think a Cordel Webb v Tony Stauss comparision means much. Garnett completed 77% of his passes last week (just under 30 yards per completion too) while rushing 20 times for 74 yards in his first start for the Mustangs.

Correction: this was Garnett's second start.

[Cal_Poly_Mustang]

I just noticed that the last time Cal Poly was in the playoffs (DII) they lost 47-0 to NDSU. Yikes!!! Overall NDSU leads the series 2 to 1. Hopefully the Mustangs will be able to avenge the playoff thumping that NDSU dished out, and tie up the series record.

-- Go Mustangs!

[Swaghook]

I don't think you'll lose that bad. Maybe only by 7. :P

[JBB]

Anthony Garnett is going to get the start at QB for Cal Poly, so I don't think a Cordel Webb v Tony Stauss comparision means much. Garnett completed 77% of his passes last week (just under 30 yards per completion too) while rushing 20 times for 74 yards in his first start for the Mustangs.

Correction: this was Garnett's second start.

Thats right, that completly slipped my mind. *He had 4 TDs last week with 1 rushing TD. *Tony had 2 TD passes last week. *

Garnett is a big concern and might be able to spark what has been a rather anemic passing game for the Mustangs.

[Cal_Poly_Mustang]

Thats right, that completly slipped my mind. He had 4 TDs last week with 1 rushing TD. Tony had 2 TD passes last week.

Webb is a big concern and might be able to spark what has been a rather anemic passing game for the Mustangs.


Unless Anthony Garnett gets hurt or struggles, I don't think Cordel Webb is going to play.

-- Go Mustangs!

[JBB]

Yea, I corrected myself. *Did Garnett replace Webb due to injury or performance and how did he do his first time out? *I think last week was his second start wasnt it?

[Cal_Poly_Mustang]

Garnett is playing in place of Webb and Mende because they both had difficulties keeping control of the ball. Garnett played ok against SUU. He was under 50% in completions, with most of them being under thrown, or thrown behind the receivers. It was his first start in a while and maybe it was just nerves. He was 100% better in the game against Texas State. If he plays as well as he did against Texas State, NDSU is going to be in trouble.

-- Go Mustangs!

[GFBisonFan]

I just noticed that the last time Cal Poly was in the playoffs (DII) they lost 47-0 to NDSU. *Yikes!!! *Overall NDSU leads the series 2 to 1. *Hopefully the Mustangs will be able to avenge the playoff thumping that NDSU dished out, and tie up the series record.

-- Go Mustangs!

First off grettings to all from sunny Iraq. Things are going well here. I was excited to get to listen to my first game over the internet here via the SUU station. It was good to hear the game. We definately tried to make it interesting.

I just was thinking about the above game. If I remember correctly it had snowed the day before that game and snowballs in the crowd was a problem (a drunken friend was booted out for throwing one). There was a group of students with their shirts off chanting "IT ISN'T EVEN COLD" as cal poly players were standing huddled and shivering on the sidelines. That was a great game. Brings back memories.

Take care-I am trying to keep read online on this board as things are happening.

GO STATE!

[GoAgs]

Expect Cal Poly to keep the offense close to the vest and rely on defense and field position. Last year the Bison fans were suprised at how quick the Davis D was on the turf. Cal Poly will be even faster. If they get a 10 point lead, forget about it. The offense had a good performance last week but I don't think Ellerson will take as many chances throwing the ball downfield on the road. There will probably be many short passes to Jones and Russell and either of them can break one.

[petey23]

I think this will be a helluva game. Hopefully the bison fill the dome? I see it 26-20 Cal-Poly.....but the team with the ball last could win it. NDSU needs to hang on to the ball and not get down 2 scores.

[JBB]

Heres a look at the 2 QBs:

Garnett:

PASSING GP Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G
----------------------------------------------------------
A Garnett 3 181.30 41-22-3 53.7 498 5 88 166.0


Stauss:

PASSING GP-GS Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G
------------------------------------------------------------------
T Stauss 7-7 139.70 158-105-8 66.5 1136 11 42 162.3


They look pretty similar except for the long ball. Garnett had a 74 yarder last week as well as the 88 yd scoring strike.

[BisonMav]

The Nichols St blowout of Northwestern St, IMO proves NDSU is a very competitive team in I-AA. The Cal-Poly game may be a big surprise to many.

[IowaBison]

and it only helps the rating of the Bison and the GWFC

of course it also helps them damn rabbits! :)

[KC7]

GFBisonFan thank you for your service over in Iraq. I don't know if your military or civilian, but we all thank you.

I remember that game with fond memories too.

[BISON_PRIDE]

I think it will be a close game, how come I don't hear more SDSU fans on this board offer a comparison or a predicition? They played Cal-Poly tough on the road. Hopefully the jet lag and noisy crowd will combine with a jacked up Bison team to be a nasty combination.

[JBNJBQ]

I think it will be a close game, how come I don't hear more SDSU fans on this board offer *a comparison or a predicition? *They played Cal-Poly tough on the road. *Hopefully the jet lag and noisy crowd will combine with a jacked up Bison team to be a nasty combination.



Cal Poly 35

NDSU 14

(sorry, I really would like to see the Bison bump them off)


JBNJBQ

[78Jackrabbit]

I think the Bison will win. I predict a score of 14-7.

[BisonMav]

Someone has to be a big homer and pick the Bison big. Cal-Poly is a good team. Most people will be conservative and pick a close game and a Cal-Poly win. The score will be closer at the end, but the Bison will break out early and score 4 TD's in the first half 28-7. Cal-Poly will adjust and hold NDSU to 1 TD in the second half. Cal-Poly will score three in the second half. Bison 35, Cal-Poly 28. Why, Home Field advantage.

[Bisonguy]

Looks like Cal-Poly's flight didn't make it in until midnight. Granted, their on Pacific time, but that's still a later arrival at ten o'clock for them, and then having to get settled in, etc.

[JBNJBQ]

Looks like Cal-Poly's flight didn't make it in until midnight. Granted, their on Pacific time, but that's still *a later arrival at ten o'clock for them, and then having to get settled in, etc.


Wait a minute, I'm going to change my prediction in light of that fact:

Cal Poly 34

NDSU 14


That is bound to affect the outcome! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


JBNJBQ

[tony]

The only good thing about working today (other than I really like my work), is that it means I'm on the computer listening to BISON TOUCHDOWN!

[scottheck]

Nobody listening today and posting updates?

Bison score on a 20 yard run by Steffes. Sounds like the coaches have prepared well. Defense sounds strong.

[scottheck]

Bison lead 7-0 with 3:30 togo in 1st qtr. 'Stangs have the ball, 3rd and 5 on their 40.

[scottheck]

Bison get the punt at their 3 yd line.

[scottheck]

Bison can't move the ball and punt from their 5 yd line.
Good return and the 'stangs takeover on the Bison 31.

[tony]

Sounds like a pretty good crowd... Cal Poly is moving the ball pretty well. Don't think 7 points is going to be enough to win this one.

[scottheck]

1st qtr ends with the 'stangs knockin' on the door of the red zone, ball on the Bison 21.

Cal-Poly announcers said it looks like half capacity.

[GFBisonFan]

big red zone stop-interception!!!

[tony]

Huge interception with Cal Poly at the Bison 5!

[scottheck]

Gorman picks the fade route in the endzone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bison ball on the 20.

[scottheck]

3 and out, Bison don't move the sticks. Another good punt return and the 'stangs take over on the punt. After penalty, 'stangs take over on their 24.

[tony]

Man, Cal Poly's QB is something else... kind of their Michael Vick.

[GFBisonFan]

another 3 and out, offense needs to get on track, other than the one nice drive, they have sputtered

[scottheck]

Bison defense is really playing well, 'stangs 3rd and 12.

[scottheck]

'stangs punting from their 34. *Garnett is 2-9.

Big offensive series here. Stuck on their own 6.

[GFBisonFan]

bad play by washington, the offense needs to sustain a drive (ball grazed him and he had to rush back to get it) and we get it at the six)

[tony]

Cal Poly punts to NDSU's 6... man, their special teams have been great.

[scottheck]

2 running plays work well, then they try the pass? *3rd and 2, give it to Steffes.

Bison losing the field position battle.

[scottheck]

'stangs about to score inside the 1.

[Trimmy]

Thanks a lot for the updates guys. ;)

[GFBisonFan]

td cal poly-they seem to be moving the ball at will right now
extra point no good

the offense really needs to get a drive going

[scottheck]

Garnett scores on the keeper but they botch the PAT. Bison 7-6.

[scottheck]

Bison takeover at the 25.

[scottheck]

Cal-Poly has scored 39 pts in 1st qtrs and 77 pts in 2nd qtrs this year. Bison defense is holding but relying them too much. Possession time is 2-1 for 'stangs.

[scottheck]

Bison 3rd and 6 on the 28, completed pass to Burrell for 20. 1st dn on 48 with 3:00 left.

[tony]

Good to see NDSU get a first down on this possession... Burrell caught it.

[bisonranch]

At least the Bison have more yards on the ground already than last week.

[scottheck]

Steffes 17 yd run on 3rd and 6. Ball around the 'stangs 35.

[scottheck]

Stauss throws the int and 'stangs score.

[tony]

Arg. Interception for a TD after NDSU had a decent drive going.

[BisonInTexas]

That hurts...

[GFBisonFan]

int by cal poly-ran back for a touchdown
that after the offense was driving-CRAP

[scottheck]

Convert the PAT, Bison trail 13-7 with 2:xx left in 1st half.

[scottheck]

1:30 left in 1st half, decent return by Fleming. Ball around the 'stangs 30.

[gfbisonfan]

The Stauss we've come to know and love!! ::)

[scottheck]

Both teams burning timeouts. Bison have the ball on their own 40, 2nd and 7.

[scottheck]

Bison punting. *Good tackle by Essler on the 23. *'stangs have 40 secs left.

[scottheck]

'stangs burn the downs and let the clock run out. Bison down 13-7 at half.

[bisonranch]

How's the attendance? Sound like the same offensive woes as last week or are the Mustangs too strong?

[scottheck]

Good noise at times in the background. Cal-Poly announcers said it looks like half capacity which would be 9-10K. That would be sad.

Both defenses playing very solid. Bison offense was moving when Stauss threw the int.

[tony]

Well, actually NDSU is running a little better than I thought they would. Steffes must have about 80 yards. The interception Stauss threw was just a great play by their defensive back.

Have to see if our defense can shut them down in the second half.

[kchats]

Bison get the ball to start the second half. Look for a big dose of Kyle Steffes since he is running so well. They need to throw the ball to the tightend a little further downfield. Maybe about 10 to 15 yard passes. Offense needs to sustain drives to give the defense a bit of a rest. Cal-Poly sounds really good however. They are moving the ball very well even though their QB is pretty unaccurate. He does seem to make the plays when they count on third downs.

[kchats]

Why do the Bison throw so many very short passes? They need to throw a bit further don't they? ???

[kchats]

Punting. 3 an out. :-[

[kchats]

Blocked punt >:( NDSU is in trouble >:( First and 10 on the Bison 19 >:(

[GFBisonFan]

3 and out again to open the second half
punt blocked-another big special teams play

[kchats]

This could get very ugly very fast. They need a drive and or score to right the ship

[kchats]

Fumble Cal-Poly ;D Bison ball 8)

[BisonInTexas]

Bison recover a fumble. Wow!

[kchats]

Big long sack by Cal-Poly. >:( Bison now on the 3 yard line :'(

[scottheck]

Stauss sacked, loss of 15.

[scottheck]

3rd and 15 on their own 14.

[scottheck]

Bison punting from deep in their own territory.

[kchats]

Bad pass Stauss. Bison punting >:( Where oh where has the offense gone?

[scottheck]

'stangs take over on their own 35. Bad punt with a good roll.

[kchats]

Lucky roll on the punt for the Bison. First down Cal-Poly on their 32.

[scottheck]

'stangs option not working. Loss of 5 on 1st down.

[kchats]

Fumble again by Cal-Poly. Cal-Poly recovers for a loss of 5

[scottheck]

Bison defense really working hard. Snell stops RB for another 3 yd loss.

[scottheck]

WOW :D Mays sack, 4th & 27.

[kchats]

Big sack by Joe Mays ;D What a defensive stand by the Bison D!!!! ;D

[JackJD]

End of 1st quarter: SDSU 7, Montana State 7

[scottheck]

SDSU 7 Montana State 7, didn't hear time left.

[kchats]

There's that tightend. Keep throwing it to the tightend. The Bison offense works best when they throw to the tightend. ;)

[tony]

Man, I hope Karl Ivory is OK... he sounds like a great player.

[scottheck]

Stauss sacked at the 40. Bison punting...

[scottheck]

Drag... punts it through the endzone. 'stangs on their own 20.

[scottheck]

Bison pick up the fumble, ball at the 20ish... ;D ;D

[kchats]

Bison recover another fumble. The defenses have taken this game over. We need a touchdown on this drive. Bison have a great defense too. :o

[scottheck]

Stauss incomplete pass, sounds like he's been throwing off the back foot all day ???

[JackJD]

What's the score?

[scottheck]

Chapman to the 5 yd line, 1st & goal!!!!!

[scottheck]

'stangs 13 NDSU 7

[kchats]

13-7 Cal-Poly. First and goal on the 6 for the Bison

[tony]

13-7 with Bison having 2nd and goal.

[BisonInTexas]

What's the score?

13-7 Poly

[scottheck]

Another 'stangs injury, Ivory still out for Cal-Poly.

[CKelly]

Update from Bozeman:

SDSU great field position on a botched punt - end up with a missed 23-yd field goal.

SDSU 7 MSU 7, mid 2nd quarter

[BisonInTexas]

man I'm slow ... ;D

[scottheck]

2nd and goal, ball on 4 yd line.

Stauss option right to Chapman.

3rd and goal on 2.

[scottheck]

Stauss overthrows the fade. Wilcox with his first FG.

13-10 Poly

[kchats]

Field Goal Bison. Cal-Poly 13 Bison 10 :(

[kchats]

Let's hope for another Cal-Poly fumble. ;)

[scottheck]

At least they got something out of it. Now within a FG. The defense has been holding, need to count on that again.

[scottheck]

'stangs pass completion on their 42, 1st down.

[whatever_]

Sounds like a sloppy game....

[kchats]

Cal-Poly passing since they keep fumbling out of the option.

[scottheck]

End of the 3rd qtr, 'stangs with the ball at midfield, leading 13-10.

[GFBisonFan]

fourth quarter

score still 13-10
time to finally win a close one

[scottheck]

'stangs going for it on 4th dn and a foot. They get it.

[kchats]

4th down and less than one yard they go for it and get it. >:(

[tony]

Why do they keep throwing at Gorman?

[kchats]

Matt Gorman with another interception. Returns it to the 50 yard line ;D :D ;)

[scottheck]

Gorman with his 2nd pick :D :D

Bison get the ball near midfield.

[tony]

What I meant to say: GORMAN INTERCEPTION!

[scottheck]

Chapman 6yd gain, 2nd & 4.

[JackJD]

'Rabbits having the same problem at MSU: MSU making mistakes but SDSU cannot capitalize...still 7 - 7 late in second quarter.

[kchats]

The Bison seem to play Chapman a bit more than Steffes. Is that what you hear too?

[scottheck]

1st dn Bison, we're moving :o

[scottheck]

For those listening, are you using WDAY or Cal-Poly?

[kchats]

Bison running it now. Maybe wearing them out a bit.

[tony]

They alternate them, Steffes has gotten more carries this season.

[kchats]

Bisonzone on In-Forum.

[GFBisonFan]

cal poly site-the announcers are actually pretty fair, pretty unbiased

[scottheck]

Stauss to Cooper on 3rd and long. Measuring....

1st down :D ;D

[kchats]

A.J. Cooper. That is what the Bison need. Throw it to the tightend. ;D First Down!

[tony]

I'm listening to WDAY.

[scottheck]

Ivory's back in the game, they almost got him.

3rd & 8 on 25.

[kchats]

Travis White drops it in the endzone. All alone but just couldn't hold on to it.

[BisonInTexas]

For those listening, *are you using WDAY or Cal-Poly?

WDAY.

[scottheck]

Not having Cory is hurting right now... :-/

[kchats]

4th and 7 and the Bison don't make it. No points. Cal-Poly first and 10 on their 24. >:(

[scottheck]

WTF, Stauss throwing off the back foot everytime??? :P >:(

[gfbisonfan]

WTF, Stauss throwing off the back foot everytime??? :P >:(

It's the Stauss we've come to know and love.

[kchats]

Sounds like alot of QB pressure from Cal-Poly.

[GFBisonFan]

not having vartarian really hurts there

no points off of a good drive off of a turnover

we need to capitalize on those

[kchats]

Another fumble Cal-Poly. Cal-Poly recovers and will punt on 4th down.

[scottheck]

'stangs punt, Bison take over at their own 35 with just over 7:00 left.

Nice long, ball control drive would be nice now.

[GFBisonFan]

defense comes up big again

need a td

[kchats]

If our offense was playing better we would be winning fairly easily. Cal-Poly seems to be a turnover machine on offense.

[JackJD]

7 minutes left in your game?

[scottheck]

3rd and 2 and another incomplete pass ??? ???

[kchats]

4th down again. Stauss needs to run when the guys are covered. Punting again. Let's pin them deep.

[WYOBISONMAN]

I am worried. Offense is flat and not creative. Stauss is playing as he usually does. One word.......WALKER!!!

[scottheck]

7 minutes left in your game?

Just over 6.

'stangs with the ball, 1st and 10 on their own 33.

[scottheck]

3rd and 2 and another incomplete pass ??? ???

Cal-Poly announcers surprised we tried passing when averaging 4 yds/rush.

[whatever_]

no kidding....god

[scottheck]

Bison hold on 3rd, 'stangs punting.


Anyone heard an attendance #?

[kchats]

Bison D comes up big another stop. 4th down. 4:30 left and Bison to get the ball.

[scottheck]

Bison take over on their own 14. Long field....

[kchats]

Bison first and 10 on their 14 yard line. It is the Rams time to shine. Let's run it down their throats.

[scottheck]

Completion to Burrell, 1st dn on 29.

[kchats]

Nice pass by Stauss to Burrell. :o 15 yard gain.

[scottheck]

Steffes gains 3, clock under 3:00, ball on 32.

[scottheck]

'stangs int. *Ball underthrown, 2:41 left.

Ball at midfield.

[WYOBISONMAN]

Again Stauss with another interception that kills the Bison....... :-[

[whatever_]

amazing

[kchats]

Interception Stauss :P Not much time left Bison D needs a stop. Stauss has accounted for the leading score for Cal-Poly. Bison D gives up one touchdown and so does Stauss :o

[kchats]

1:24 left and Bison not taking their timeouts. :P

[scottheck]

'stangs will punt with 1:08 left from their own 48. Bison with 2 TOs left.

[kchats]

Against Cal-Poly's defense this will be a miracle if they drive in to win.

[IL_Bison]

After the INT, the Bison radio crew said some of the fans were 'heading for the exits'. What is up with that? IT's a 3 point game!

[scottheck]

Bison take over from their own 16 with 1:03 left.

[kchats]

1:03 left first and 10 on the Bison 16 yard line. 2 times outs left. We need a miracle. ::)

[scottheck]

'stangs int on the tip, run it back to the 25. Game over.

[IL_Bison]

Is it Steve Walker time yet?

[LetsGoBison]

Another F&#@% INT

[kchats]

Another interception by Stauss. Game over. Not pretty. Off Travis White's hands. :'( :-/ :-X ???

[WYOBISONMAN]

.........And again Stauss throws another inteception and the Bison loose.......Get him the hell out of there!!!!! :P


I have had enough of Tony Stauss for good!!!

[JackJD]

Halftime: SDSU 7, MSU 7

[JackJD]

Wish I was seeing a different result for the Bison.

[tony]

Well, if a ball gets tipped up, you can't really pin that on the QB... tough loss but NDSU had their chances which should be encouraging to those folks who don't think NDSU can compete with the top teams in DII (all five of them).

[kchats]

Bison with another tough game next week. Hopefully the QB plays better than he did this week. 3 more interceptions. >:(

[scottheck]

Halftime: *SDSU 7, MSU 7

Good luck Rabbits!

[MinotBison]

Is it possible that Walker is not doing whatever it is he needs to do in practice to get the starting spot? That's the only I can figure.

[Cal_Poly_Mustang]

Whew!!! 7 and 0. It's just another typical CP victory. Fumbleitis by the offense and terrific play by the defense.

-- Go Mustangs!

[WYOBISONMAN]

I would suspect that this loss will hurt attendance for next week. Not a good situation at all. Bohl needs to make some major adjustments. We can't loose every tight game like we have this year. I am not at all pleased with this performance. :-/

[GFBisonFan]

i have tried to not berate stauss this year and to give him a chance, but he has really screwed the pooch when in a pressure situation

First UNC, then SDSU, then today.... the list goes on and on. It is getting really pathetic listening to him giving the game up week after week. Makes me sick.

We could have won this game, as cal-poly did not play a good game. We however did not play much of a game either.

Hopefully we can put it together and come back with a win next week

[scottheck]

Can't ask for the defense to do anymore. They got 4 turnovers, held them to around 200 yds offense.

I question the play calling on those 3rd and shorts when Steffes, et.al. are averaging 4yds/carry.

[kchats]

Attendance was poor. 11,384 what gives? Has hunting season already started? They should have played in the evening when more people might have went. I'm disappointed in the community of Fargo for not sending more people to the game. I hope the students were there in force. Playing against the number 5 team in division I-AA and that is all that attend. :-[

[JBNJBQ]

How much time is your quarterback getting. Maybe the coach recognizes that it is a problem with the offensive line doing their job?

[bisonranch]

Another frustrating loss, especially when the offense plays poorly and the game was in reach. Either Cal-Poly is overrated or the Bison are underrated, and I suppose our ranking won't improve. I predict a Cal-Poly loss to Davis next week.

[scottheck]

Attendance was poor. *11,384 what gives? *Has hunting season already started? *They should have played in the evening when more people might have went. *I'm disappointed in the community of Fargo for not sending more people to the game. *I hope the students were there in force. *Playing against the number 5 team in division I-AA and that is all that attend. :-[

Hunting season has been going for a couple weeks. If it were opening weekend, maybe.
I'm very disappointed as well. This should have the game with the highest attendance so far...
I, too, am embarrassed :-[

[kchats]

Bison offensive line is supposed to be good. I think many of his interceptions are inaccurate throws and/or poor decisions.

[scottheck]

Cal-Poly announcers didn't say much about pressure on Stauss. But they did say he was throwing off his back foot on almost every play. That sounds like he's getting pressured... ???

[BISON_PRIDE]

I just came from the game. The defense is superb, the punt team scares the hell out of me. Cal-Poly defense is easy - We dare you to pass!! We had open guys all day, he just didn't see the field. He was too nervous or something, all his passes were overthrown unless they were thrown into double coverage. We are a very good DIAA football team but our offense is too one dimensional to crack the top 25.

[JBNJBQ]

You have a good running back that doesn't seem to be getting the yards he is capable of and your quarterback is throwing interceptions. Sounds to me like an o-line problem.

[99Bison]

General comments on the game. To address this thread though, Stauss had plenty of time to throw the ball. The O-line did fine, the QB and play calling was the terrible part this game.

1. Worst offensive coaching job I have ever seen.
-We could have had 300 yards rushing, even with the 7-8 guys up all the time.
-Extremely predictable play calling.
-Stauss was off again, yet he is the only one we gave chances too. Kept beating a dead horse trying to get him to go! Run the ball!
-Steffes on a roll, fired up, yet they sit him down. This taking turns at RB is absolutely rediculous.
- From the 2 yard line, 3rd down, stauss and white timing off all day, through your favorite pass to him with 3 defenders looking for it duh, no.
-Then don't go for the lead in 4th that late in the game on 4th and 2. If you don't make it they start at the 2 vs the 40 (because of our kick offs).
-Next don't try a 41 yard field goal on 4th and 7 to tie the game.

2. Stauss was terrible. Duh.
-Close game, Stauss in, we lost. Duh.
-1 yard passes galore, all day to throw only looks at one guy. Oh wait a minute, broken record.
- Stauss doesn't understand what it takes to actually want to WIN the game, I mean really have the desire to. So what if you are off, grind it out, figure it out, just do it!
-In other words, corporate QB, i.e. middle manager in the corporate offense, ah the playing field isn't a big company office.

3. Ah punt team coaching, why did we not learn the whole first half about having a guy back to receive the kick?

4. Defense did a good job, exceptional at turnovers.
-Poly offense got extremely conservative once ahead.
-Poly being behind would have been different, they actually marched down the field 2 or 3 times in a row by the time they went ahead.

5. I feel like a broken record every week since unc, same things over and over again...

6. Attendence was disappointing, this should have been a good game for anyone to watch.
-crowd that was there was pretty good.
-student section was extremely disappointing, they were missing 1-2k students, not even half full. Perhaps more, not sure what the student sections hold, perhaps they were the difference between 11 ang 15 k. Actually I thought there were more people in the rest of the stands and walking around than last week.

[JackJD]

Montana State 17, South Dakota State 10.
7:34 remaining in the game.

Raining now and field getting slick (that's good because MSU is working the passing game very well...MSU's running game has been negative yardage most of the game but now is slightly positive.)

[99Bison]

Nothing agains stauss as a person, but in sports there are winners and there are good players. Stauss in big games over the past 2 years has been average at best. Those games are where the true prime time players step it up. It is not about stats. The QB really has to be the leader or a large part of stepping it up. Walker seems have the winner potential, and Stauss has proven not to. Sitting Walker now may take the fire out of him. Don't do it, he is the future!

Besides, we have had a few other freshman QB's get a chance when the "starter" performed poorly and they turned out quite all right!


Hmm, what fun the season could have been...

[JBB]

I walked out of the fabulous fargo dome half way through the 2nd qtr never to return. *If im too loud and out of control those fans that think so can have it to themselves. *Ill be out in the lot or in the truck listening if its not on TV. *Goodby seats, goodby fargo dome. * *8)

[WYOBISONMAN]

JBB.....what happened today? That isn't like you.....Did the old folks give you shit for cheering? :-[

[Bisonfan1]

99Bison, you beat me to it, couldnt have said it better. What the heck is it going to take to try Walker for crying out loud. JBB some jack --- behind my brother asked him if he minded sitting down on a 3rd down defensive play when everyone was up, he told him yes he did mind. We also had some jack---s move from behind us because they didnt have a pulse. The Teamakers Thunderzone as a whole was pretty good again this game, lets weed out the living dead and fill section 21 next year with passonate fans. We REFUSE to give in to the living dead, if you dont like it, switch seats. I know the last 2 games our section was responsible for a couple turnovers , bad snaps etc. Just another game that should have been a WIN. Lets see the character of this team next week, and lets see if the coaching staff makes some changes. And by the way, someone has been noticing, as the last 2 games we have had the dance team and cheer squad in front of our section for the first time all year !!

[JBB]

Heres the story Wyo,

We tailgated at m¥ mothers until noon, my wife myself and my mother, *we had the car parked by 12.30. *I dropped them off and headed toward the Battle Wagon, the only sensible place to be just before kickoff in front of what should have been the biggest BISON game ever at the FFD. *

Well, I was just getting to the west lot and a guy says you got a ticket, yes I said are you with the Battle Wagon. *He said yes, great revelry and off to his mini bus that wasnt the battle wagon but was very fertile ground for BISON fans. I traded the ticket for drinks. *

I was with Glenn, Randy and John, they also had the big bus that was broken down on Cnty Rd 20. *These guys are from the general Crookston area, are great BISON fans, and we had a blast wasting away most of the first qtr.

Glenn and i went in. *I went to my seat, started to get into the game. *This women in front of me started holding her ears and looking back at me! *Eventually asking me to quiet down. *I told her that she wasnt at a movie, she was at a football stadium. *Her husband and daughter glared at me and I glared back. *I was really irritated and started saying things like be quiet, Im trying to watch the game. *

My wife gave me *a nudge and I said I have to go to the bathroom. *I walked around the entire arena, returned to my seat. *The regulars were patting *my back and welcoming me back. *But I couldnt get over it. *I was so mad I realized I had to leave and I did.

I went to Buffalo Wild Wings and met a mentor, Wi-elly. *He told me I should return and try to get along with everyone. *By taking such *a hard core position I had limited my options and cost myself. *He may be right. *

Wi-elly may have been Carlos Castanada. *When we were done talking, the game was over and I went to pick up my wife and mom.

Im still mad as hell and will go no further than the tailgate lot at this time. *

Tough loss for the BISON. *Dont lose heart, look at UCDs record last season when they were in the same position we are now. *This is a great team that will dominate in the yrs to come.

[Bisonfan1]

JBB, you must have just missed us in the lot, wanted to get in for kickoff. You need to move over to 21 with us, we need that concentrated cheer section to grow !!!

[JBB]

I went over to 21 after they rejected me in my section. I didnt see any of you. From now on, provided I decide to return to the interior of the stadium, I am going to drop off the family and join the section 21 crowd, I hope! 8)

[Swaghook]

I can only fault poor play by the QB and poor coaching decsions on key plays in the game. :-/ Time to give Walker the start if he doesn't have the game in hand by the half then they can turn it back over to stauss to most likely blow it. :-[

[Bisonguy]

Field position was huge in this game. Unfortunately, NDSU was on the long end of the field most of the time.

Stauss didn't have his best game, but there's eleven Bison on the field at a time and a bunch of coaches off the field that can make plays, as well.

A valiant effort put forth by the Bison, but it wasn't enough for the win. Remember, Cal-Poly was the sixth (or fifth by the more respected Sports Network poll) ranked team in all of I-AA. Yeah, NDSU didn't win, but they proved they can hang with some of the best I-AA has to offer. That's saying a lot in the first year of I-AA competition. The Bison will be a force in I-AA in the future (near-term future).

[BisBison]

Can someone tell me What the Hell was going on with our punt return team???? Every punt went over our punt returner's head and rolled and rolled and rolled, once to the 4 and once to the 6. WTF. :'(

[Bisonguy]

Can someone tell me What the Hell was going on with our punt return team???? Every punt went over our punt returner's head and rolled and rolled and rolled, once to the 4 and once to the 6. WTF. *:'(

I think the returners were more concerned about being deep safeties than returning the ball. CP wasn't using a typical formation, and they might frequently run a fake out of it.

[roadwarrior]

Cal Poly's #8, lined up on punts in a shotgun position. He was the starting QB for most of the season.

[Bob_Holiday]

Hi fans,
To those of you that don't get over to the Insider, I just have to make a comment. To those of you that weren't there, the offensive line was superb most of the day. I don't know what convinced the offensive coaching staff that they couldn't run on Poly but it was clear they were wrong. When they did run they were successful, but this staff is in love with the 1 to 2 yard passes to the wideouts which failed miserably, but that didn't stop them from calling those plays. Why make your wide outs into running backs when they couldn't deliver and your runningbacks into blockers when they were delivering. This is the third game they've thrown away. It could have been a great year. You guys are absolutely right, its time for Walker.
Go Bison,
Bob Holiday

[BisonFan]

Hi fans,
*To those of you that don't get over to the Insider, I just have to make a comment. *To those of you that weren't there, the offensive line was superb most of the day. *I don't know what convinced the offensive coaching staff that they couldn't run on Poly but it was clear they were wrong. *When they did run they were successful, but this staff is in love with the 1 to 2 yard passes to the wideouts which failed miserably, but that didn't stop them from calling those plays. *Why make your wide outs into running backs when they couldn't deliver and your runningbacks into blockers when they were delivering. *This is the third game they've thrown away. *It could have been a great year. *You guys are absolutely right, its time for Walker. *
Go Bison,
Bob Holiday

Your "Reaction the the Action" hit the nail on the head. I think you should send that on to Coach Bohl! How long are they going to stick with Albin? I have not seen one thing I like out of his offense, just a lot of things that make me go "why in the heck are they doing that!" I must say, when Coach Albin was on the Coaches Show with Phil Hansen, he didn't impress me either. I feel the pain of the defensive players. They come up big time and time again only to have horrible offensive playcalling make it go all for not! Oh what could have been....

[BisonMav]

I agree with Bob about the offense. Passing on third and short, when Chapman or Steffes could have probably gotten the first down, was frustrating to watch.

[footballfan]

Maybe now we know why all these coaches were let go by Nebraska..........

[Tatanka]

Maybe now we know why all these coaches were let go by Nebraska..........
Whoa there, gunpowder. Easy boy. Inhale, exhale.

On the other hand, I absolutely agree it is time to see what #11 can do. He can't do much worse at this point IMHO.

[IowaBison]

I went over to 21 after they rejected me in my section. *I didnt see any of you. *From now on, provided I decide to return to the interior of the stadium, I am going to drop off the family and join the section 21 crowd, I hope! * 8)

JBB that was you! I saw the cops in the riot gear and knew something was up!

[IowaBison]

Hi fans,
*To those of you that don't get over to the Insider, I just have to make a comment. *To those of you that weren't there, the offensive line was superb most of the day. *I don't know what convinced the offensive coaching staff that they couldn't run on Poly but it was clear they were wrong. *When they did run they were successful, but this staff is in love with the 1 to 2 yard passes to the wideouts which failed miserably, but that didn't stop them from calling those plays. *Why make your wide outs into running backs when they couldn't deliver and your runningbacks into blockers when they were delivering. *This is the third game they've thrown away. *It could have been a great year. *You guys are absolutely right, its time for Walker. *
Go Bison,
Bob Holiday

I'm wondering if we don't need a new O-Coordinator?

[bisonranch]

I'm wondering if we don't need a new O-Coordinator?

I think that's most of the problem. Bohl and the boys recruit well enough to keep us competitive and top 25 capable, just gotta put it all together.

[BisonFan]

Watching the coaches show just reminded me of something I meant to comment on earlier. The hustle by Rob Hunt after the Cal-Poly Int is something to admire. The offensive center almost runs down the defender returning the Int for a TD. I sure hope this guy gets the chance to play at the next level!

[WYOBISONMAN]

Holiday, you are right on target. *This really could have been a great season.......but it isn't......get Stauss out of there and bring on WALKER!!! *Time to play for the future *since this season is now shot!


And JBB.......hang in there. Tell those comatose bastards to go to hell if they don't want to CHEER for the Bison!

[BisonFan]

To elaborate further on Bob Holiday's comments, I'm disappointed in the fact when they do run up the gut on the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th and shorts to go, that they seem to do so with Chapman. I feel Steffes, Frank or Roehl are better suited for such runs. This is nothing against Chapman. Its just that Physically, Steffes, Frank or Roehl are better suited to get those tough yards. But what do I know.... ??? ??? ???

[BisonMav]

Watching the coaches show just reminded me of something I meant to comment on earlier. *The hustle by Rob Hunt after the Cal-Poly Int is something to admire. The offensive center almost runs down the defender returning the Int for a TD. *I sure hope this guy gets the chance to play at the next level!
I noticed that too, great effort by Hunt.