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The game is fine to be played but it has to be on our terms and in the dome. Certainly not every year but if it doesn't compromise our scheduling strategy and the no namers want come down south for a beating then let them.
I won't lie, I had fun today!
All week long, I'd turn on the radio hoping to hear about NDSU football only to hear, time and time again, "UND absolutely dominated the series in the '90s," when, if I remember correctly, if UND hadn't won a 13-10 game in 1999, the 1990s would have been tied.
That's a pretty low bar for terming something "domination."
Trivia: Who was President the last time UND won a game against NDSU by 25 or more?
lbj????????Quote:
Originally Posted by tony
Also, for those of you out-of-towners or those unable to be at the game in person, the crowd was nowhere near the potential 20% of UND fans that was speculated at times this week. The fact is, this is a new era of football, folks, and there are plenty of Bison fans themselves that want to get into that Dome, and can't - let alone UND fans that want to get in. My own unscientific estimation was that the UND crowd could not have been much more than 5% (roughly 1,000 fans of the 19,044) and certainly no more than 10% in even the most generous of estimations.
There were, however, a lot of people in UND gear in the tailgating lots before the game, but obviously, as it turned out, most of those did not have tickets to the actual game itself. It seemed to me that most of the UND fans just wanted to experience a true NDSU tailgate! :)
Gotta go back farther than that. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by mtoutfitter
Bonus trivia question: When is the last time NDSU held a team to less than 61 yards in a game? I'm drawing a blank.
Based on the sloppy play today Bison will get beat by the bunnies........sad but true. Whatever happened to the NFL prospect Wentz?
Eisenhower......Quote:
Originally Posted by tony
He averaged amost 10 yards an attempt and 4 TDs.Quote:
Originally Posted by SDbison
Kind of hard on the guy aren't you......had a couple of certain TD passes dropped. All in all I thought he played well.....like it or not parts of the Pioux defense were pretty stout.Quote:
Originally Posted by SDbison
We are young and improving each week, still room for improvement. Our freshman look awesome , Shepherd is a stud, Anderson will be racking up plenty of yards on the ground, and our young defensive backs are getting better each week. The future is bright Bison fans!
still looked average.Quote:
Originally Posted by natstar1
There have been a handful of playoff games that have gotten significantly louder than today. I will, however, say that today was probably the most consistent the crowd has been loud throughout the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by aces1180
Wyoming? No thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin
I'm sure a lot of other teams would take him!Quote:
Originally Posted by SDbison
No doubt we should have hung 50 points or more on the no namers and they shouldn't have scored at all. The second half was quite boring and didn't resemble a rivalry game at all. Just happy this week is over with. I was tired of hearing and seeing highlights about Jim Kleinsasser and Rod Malone getting stopped in the last game these two games played. It was all UND this, and UND that. Blah, blah, blah, talk about living in the past.
Quit being a homer.........Wentz has not showed he is top FCS talent this year.
He is only averaging 4 TDs a game...bench him.Quote:
Originally Posted by SDbison
Kolpack's article in the Forum said 1990.Quote:
Originally Posted by tony
kind of hard to discuss this with you when your argument is "he looked average."Quote:
Originally Posted by SDbison
He's been the best player on offense IMO.
I have been around since 1981 and realize that the expectations for Bison football are extremely high. Beyond that, they have become somewhat unrealistic and we have been spoiled over the last few years. Three games in and the offense has put up over 36 points on average, but there is something wrong with the offense. The defense has played great the last two games. There is always room for improvement and there certainly was on special teams today. Win by 25 and it should be more. Perfection is never going to happen and some it seems are never satisfied. I think that we have officially become victims of the "Oklahoma Syndrome" of the 50's and 60's where winning is not good enough, it always has to be by wide margins and perfect. Maybe that's the nature of BV.
By the way, go over to SS---they realize with this narrow and sloppy Bison win where they rate in the FCS universe.
I agree. Anything but average. He threaded some balls today. Nice to see him connect with that long one to RJ. Has been overthrowing them this year. The timing is coming along. UN_ defense wasn't bad. Offense was offensive. Terrible. Their D backs missed a bunch of tackles. SDSU is going to be a tough one if the run game doesn't get going. Fun game to be at. Damn it was loud. Playoff loud.Quote:
Originally Posted by natstar1
If fans don't expect better how can the players or coaches. We "are not there". Plain and simple. I'd bet a lot the coaches think the same. O line needs to gel.Quote:
Originally Posted by BisonVet
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I seriously doubt we're opening up the playbook in OOC games, especially against teams like UND where we can be very vanilla and win.Quote:
Originally Posted by westnodak93bison
Winner!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by mtoutfitter
My first Trivia win........what do I get?Quote:
Originally Posted by tony
We can always expect better, just saying that sometimes the expectations are not realistic.Quote:
Originally Posted by westnodak93bison
I said this after the Weber game too.... It looks like it is going to be very tough for teams to run the ball on us this year which I think is the most important aspect of a good defensive team. Granted, we have played 3 teams from the Big Sky, a conference not known for playing physical football, but we have given up only 56ypg through the first three. Didn't an old football coach say, If you can stop the run......
The video produced by NDSU and shown IIRC during the first time out in the third quarter was one of their best ever. Highlights from several different sports during the D-I era. Kind of rubbing it in that we are more than a one sport school.
Good point, that's exactly what the guy behind me (Bison Country) said.Quote:
Originally Posted by roadwarrior
IFFFFFF we can move the ball with a LEAD I'd be happy....if gonna limit the playbook when we get a lead than PUT IN BACKUPSQuote:
Originally Posted by Kevin
I HATE watching a game where just trying to end the game by using the clock without trying to score---its gotta suck for players too to keep their focus on making plays
I'm also pissed didn't cover spread....LOL
1 - glad we don't have to listen to Dom going on and on about the rivalry for 4 years.
2 - glad we don't have to listen to Jeff going on and on about the rivalry for 4 years.
1 - I was surprised how few Sundog fans were actually in the dome
2 - I was equally surprised no "Sioux suck" chant
I thought it was this game but nope more yards in this onehttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09...c39eca035c.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by tony
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Next stop: Brookings!
I think it was 22 at kickoff and 21 last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kujava23
really....i bet with a buddy and he said it was 28.5...of course a UND fanQuote:
Originally Posted by natstar1
I checked earlier in the week and it was 27.5 that day, so it was a lot higher at one point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kujava23
Where I challenge things isn't based on the talent on the field, it is philosophy. I think the players have a great deal of talent, to the point their efforts in the weight room may not be being properly utilized (hopefully yet).Quote:
Originally Posted by BisonVet
To me bison football is defense via the offense limiting the oppositions positions so bison can be more aggressive on d. Also super clean play and special teams. Spoiled yes, but when there is opportunity I would much rather see a shut out than 40 points scored.
When the team has significantly superior talent i expect a win plus doing it by running the ball and dictating the game. "Taking what the defense gives you" is kinda like letting them dictate what you do.
NDSU will have a tough time repeatedly recruiting super skill positions to attempt and have success with a more open offense.
They CAN repeatedly get punch you in the face, "chip on shoulder" o and d line guys.
Yes.....grrreat video with all the NCAA tournament teams and individual qualifiers (Amy Anderson track & wrestling etc.....)Quote:
Originally Posted by roadwarrior
Weren't Roger Thomas, Kupchella et al sure NDSU was going to fail in the Div I move.....
Also loved the pre-game video featuring highlights from all the FBS victories, Kansas State & the Gophers and all,
given N_rth Dak_ta was so hyping the Wyoming victory......
http://www.bisonville.com/forum/atta...0&d=1442717745
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