Montana state playoff game

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Originally Posted by MontanaState

Our coach back then didn’t like being exposed in these types of games.

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Along with the AD. Both were/are losers

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Originally Posted by MontBison

Along with the AD. Both were/are losers

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Ash's record would disagree.

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Originally Posted by MontanaState

I certainly am an amateur. If you are a pro I don’t need to get any better than this. What’s the next move to step up my game? Pick a fight with a woman? Threaten people on social media? Be forced off of the Montana message boards? I like how you’ve had to move your pro game out of state cause you are so loved back home. You’ve actually found a way to take what should be simple fan banter back and forth and turn it into a legal issue.

This is apparently all you have in life and you’ve used these types of forums to make a total ass out of yourself. I don’t give two shits what your opinions are about anything. You are a sad, sad clown.

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Originally Posted by MSUcats91

Wow Alpha is still alive! I thought you were banned from the internet. I guess they have lower standards over here.

Choate can only beat your asses once a year, and we've only had him 3 years, give him time, he'll get to 16. FTG.

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Originally Posted by ALPHAGRIZ1

We are a pathetic team and you needed us to fumble the game away to beat us. 3 in a row isn't anything to crow about either get back to me when you win 16 in a row. Or put together a 30 in a row streak that still would leave you 10 behind us all time.

Amatuer

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Take this shit somewhere else, no one here cares

lets be real here..ndsu is pissed about the buyout because they had to impulse schedule D2 ferris state at the last second.

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Originally Posted by tjbison

Take this shit somewhere else, no one here cares

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To be fair, ts fun to read when 2 different teams argue on here.

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Originally Posted by MNLonghorn10

lets be real here..ndsu is pissed about the buyout because they had to impulse schedule D2 ferris state at the last second.

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It was hardly an impulse to schedule them. Gene searched high and low for a team for almost 6 months before he settled on Ferris State

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Originally Posted by ndsubison1

To be fair, ts fun to read when 2 different teams argue on here.

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Yeah! I thought you guys might enjoy some banter courtesy of the greatest FCS rivalry in the country.

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Originally Posted by NDSU1980

It was hardly an impulse to schedule them. Gene searched high and low for a team for almost 6 months before he settled on Ferris State

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Which turned out ok in the end.
They were over matched, but a good group of folks.
But just because it worked out, doesn’t make it less tacky.

OVC officiating crew in this game. Last week an OVC crew did the Delaware/JMU game. Reviews of their work were less than stellar.

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Originally Posted by NDSU1980

It was hardly an impulse to schedule them. Gene searched high and low for a team for almost 6 months before he settled on Ferris State

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I forget when the buyout happened...I thought it was some dirty move in like July.

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Originally Posted by 1998braves64

Claim was financial. Our buyout was extremely low from back when Taylor was trying to get decent home games. This was time period that both Montana schools were buying out games. Not to mention that I think Taylor allowed them to reschedule by a year also to start with. They bought us out and took an FBS money game and added a dII home game if I remember correctly. Problem was they waited until the February before the season started without any indication to Taylor that they were looking to do this. Which most schedules are completed so it is tough to find a team to come to Fargo on short notice. This resulted in us bringing in a plucky (DII) Ferris State team.

Sent by my phone on a bullet train from Hillsboro.

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Thanks and very well explained. Go Bison and kick their asses.

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Originally Posted by tjbison

Take this shit somewhere else, no one here cares

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You're right, sorry.

So tell me about this year's Bison team, I haven't seen you guys play yet. I know about Stick from last year. Who else are the standouts? Is there even a single weakness on the team?

MSU admittedly is probably not yet ready to compete with teams like the Bison. At this point, we're kinda in "happy to be here" mode IMO. We do have a tough physical team but definitely lack talent in a few areas.

On offense we have a solid line, a smallish but very physical RB, decent WRs, but we have been very one dimensional. Our QB is a tough talented athlete with great top end speed. He does throw a decent deep ball, but other than that he struggles throwing the football. The offense is very run heavy, lots of QB power, inside zone, triple option. Guys to watch:
#15 QB
#22 RB
#10 WR deep threat
#85 WR possession guy

Defensively, we have a good line and secondary (although our 2 best CBs were out with injuries yesterday). The weak spot has been LB, due to a couple session-ending injuries and the fact that our best LB is playing QB. Guys to watch:
#37 Buck End, leads team and I think conference in sacks
#92 NT
#18 Safety. Great open field tackler and hitter
#2 CB if he plays, was out yesterday

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Originally Posted by MontanaState

I certainly am an amateur. If you are a pro I don’t need to get any better than this. What’s the next move to step up my game? Pick a fight with a woman? Threaten people on social media? Be forced off of the Montana message boards? I like how you’ve had to move your pro game out of state cause you are so loved back home. You’ve actually found a way to take what should be simple fan banter back and forth and turn it into a legal issue.

This is apparently all you have in life and you’ve used these types of forums to make a total ass out of yourself. I don’t give two shits what your opinions are about anything. You are a sad, sad clown.

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Cool let's talk about it in Fargo, then when you are armed with facts you can apologize and not fuck up this board with your inability to talk football

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Originally Posted by ALPHAGRIZ1

Cool let's talk about it in Fargo, then when you are armed with facts you can apologize and not fuck up this board with your inability to talk football

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Please continue. This is above average.

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Originally Posted by MSUcats91

You're right, sorry.

So tell me about this year's Bison team, I haven't seen you guys play yet. I know about Stick from last year. Who else are the standouts? Is there even a single weakness on the team?

MSU admittedly is probably not yet ready to compete with teams like the Bison. At this point, we're kinda in "happy to be here" mode IMO. We do have a tough physical team but definitely lack talent in a few areas.

On offense we have a solid line, a smallish but very physical RB, decent WRs, but we have been very one dimensional. Our QB is a tough talented athlete with great top end speed. He does throw a decent deep ball, but other than that he struggles throwing the football. The offense is very run heavy, lots of QB power, inside zone, triple option. Guys to watch:
#15 QB
#22 RB
#10 WR deep threat
#85 WR possession guy

Defensively, we have a good line and secondary (although our 2 best CBs were out with injuries yesterday). The weak spot has been LB, due to a couple session-ending injuries and the fact that our best LB is playing QB. Guys to watch:
#37 Buck End, leads team and I think conference in sacks
#92 NT
#18 Safety. Great open field tackler and hitter
#2 CB if he plays, was out yesterday

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This is a pretty good rundown of our squad. We definitely are not guilty of having “zero talent” as was stated earlier in this thread.

Our defensive line is very stout and is anchored by Tucker Yates who is a beast. He didn’t play much in the 2nd half of our first playoff game due to I think a high ankle sprain. Hopefully he’ll be healed up for what will probably be his last game as a Bobcat. This defensive line is the reason we beat the griz. If you guys haven’t seen it, watch the griz last offensive play when we forced a fumble. It is a thing of beauty when it comes to d line play.

Our LBs have had a tough year due to injuries but have really stepped up the last few weeks. Grant Collins is great against the run.

Secondary is a question mark for us. If we are at full strength we have a pretty solid group back there as well.

Offensively, we have been steadily improving under our new acting OC Matt Miller. Troy Andersen is a great football player at multiple positions and has really carried us offensively. Our RB is a true freshman that never stops fighting for extra yards.

My take on our team is simple. These guys don’t give up. No matter what the situation our coach has this team fighting start to finish. I’m very impressed with how these guys can take punches and keep getting up. I am quite certain that you won’t see any quit in us on Saturday. I’m excited to see how these guys fair against the best FCS program in the country.

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Originally Posted by MSUcats91

You're right, sorry.

So tell me about this year's Bison team, I haven't seen you guys play yet. I know about Stick from last year. Who else are the standouts? Is there even a single weakness on the team?

MSU admittedly is probably not yet ready to compete with teams like the Bison. At this point, we're kinda in "happy to be here" mode IMO. We do have a tough physical team but definitely lack talent in a few areas.

On offense we have a solid line, a smallish but very physical RB, decent WRs, but we have been very one dimensional. Our QB is a tough talented athlete with great top end speed. He does throw a decent deep ball, but other than that he struggles throwing the football. The offense is very run heavy, lots of QB power, inside zone, triple option. Guys to watch:
#15 QB
#22 RB
#10 WR deep threat
#85 WR possession guy

Defensively, we have a good line and secondary (although our 2 best CBs were out with injuries yesterday). The weak spot has been LB, due to a couple session-ending injuries and the fact that our best LB is playing QB. Guys to watch:
#37 Buck End, leads team and I think conference in sacks
#92 NT
#18 Safety. Great open field tackler and hitter
#2 CB if he plays, was out yesterday

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im not sold on the secondary being as good as previous years...but it doesnt matter because the DL is as ferocious as its ever been in the entire NDSU run. stud LB Jabril Cox is the best defensive player in the FCS, and will be a buchanan watch list candidate for the next few years if he stays. Hes a missile.

IMO OL isn't as good as previous years. still solid and probably the best in FCS across the line. Eastons easton. the 2 big horses at RB(Dunn and Anderson) are incredible, they would probably start on most if not all FCS teams-Its tough to say if a "stud" rb from a different school who puts up great numbers against terrible competition is better. I tend to believe what I see. Ty brooks the third rb, is a speedster home run threat with any touch. I know it sounds like bragging and a little much.

total TDs for the basic scorers are
Lance Dunn RB-11(8 rush 3 rec)
Bruce Anderson RB-7(5 rush, 2 rec-missed a majority of games with hamstring)
Easton QB-11 rushing tds
Darrius Shepherd-WR 6 rec

the punter is actually good this year unlike last...kickers about the same, pretty reliable 35 and in, a coin flip anything over 40.

this NDSU historically right now is up there in the mid teens in terms of best teams in the land.

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Originally Posted by MontanaState

This is a pretty good rundown of our squad. We definitely are not guilty of having “zero talent” as was stated earlier in this thread.

Our defensive line is very stout and is anchored by Tucker Yates who is a beast. He didn’t play much in the 2nd half of our first playoff game due to I think a high ankle sprain. Hopefully he’ll be healed up for what will probably be his last game as a Bobcat. This defensive line is the reason we beat the griz. If you guys haven’t seen it, watch the griz last offensive play when we forced a fumble. It is a thing of beauty when it comes to d line play.

Our LBs have had a tough year due to injuries but have really stepped up the last few weeks. Grant Collins is great against the run.

Secondary is a question mark for us. If we are at full strength we have a pretty solid group back there as well.

Offensively, we have been steadily improving under our new acting OC Matt Miller. Troy Andersen is a great football player at multiple positions and has really carried us offensively. Our RB is a true freshman that never stops fighting for extra yards.

My take on our team is simple. These guys don’t give up. No matter what the situation our coach has this team fighting start to finish. I’m very impressed with how these guys can take punches and keep getting up. I am quite certain that you won’t see any quit in us on Saturday. I’m excited to see how these guys fair against the best FCS program in the country.

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You will see the talent disparity in spades and you will see quit on Saturday. You are going to see real team speed in the Dome and wonder why you look even slower and trust me your team is slow as hell with the 2 exceptions noted above. Konkel and

Anderson wouldn't start on the Bison at any position.........this isn't smack its the real truth and you will admit it on Saturday unless you like lying to yourself

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Originally Posted by MontanaState

Zero talent? Enough talent to make it 3 in a row against the dark pink dbags from Missoula. Oh wait, I forgot Alpha got run out of town and doesn’t like the griz anymore.

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Originally Posted by MontanaState

This is a pretty good rundown of our squad. We definitely are not guilty of having “zero talent” as was stated earlier in this thread.

Our defensive line is very stout and is anchored by Tucker Yates who is a beast. He didn’t play much in the 2nd half of our first playoff game due to I think a high ankle sprain. Hopefully he’ll be healed up for what will probably be his last game as a Bobcat. This defensive line is the reason we beat the griz. If you guys haven’t seen it, watch the griz last offensive play when we forced a fumble. It is a thing of beauty when it comes to d line play.

Our LBs have had a tough year due to injuries but have really stepped up the last few weeks. Grant Collins is great against the run.

Secondary is a question mark for us. If we are at full strength we have a pretty solid group back there as well.

Offensively, we have been steadily improving under our new acting OC Matt Miller. Troy Andersen is a great football player at multiple positions and has really carried us offensively. Our RB is a true freshman that never stops fighting for extra yards.

My take on our team is simple. These guys don’t give up. No matter what the situation our coach has this team fighting start to finish. I’m very impressed with how these guys can take punches and keep getting up. I am quite certain that you won’t see any quit in us on Saturday. I’m excited to see how these guys fair against the best FCS program in the country.

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Rundown of the Bison.
Offense:
QB- Great. Chance to break the all time win record for FCS QB. Big threat at running the ball, fantastic TD to Int percentage, has a very good arm, can pass on the run and from the pocket. Drawback is that he does seem to get sacked at the very most critical times.
RB- Great. We have 3 outstanding RBs Bruce Anderson is probably the best and can do it all. Ty Brooks just may very well be our second best and then Lance Dunn. Anderson and Dunn are seniors.
Recievers- Average at best. One standout receiver and the rest are sub par as far as stats go. TE's can at times take over a game and then they are unstoppable, when and IF we use them.
OL- Very good. They are big and able to move. Wearing down defenses late in the 3rd-4th so the run game takes over. Subject to the once in a while bad sack. But still very good on pass protection.
Defense.
Don't even know where to start. Defense all around is just about always top notch. D line, Linebackers, Safeties, are all experienced, big, and fast. For some reason and without any hard facts in front of me I say the CBs are our weakest position on defense, and even then, they are probably still better than what most teams have (someone correct me if I am wrong).
Special Teams Very good. Special teams defense is outstanding. Punter is good (not much need for him for the most part to prove himself but he does well. Field goal kicking........we seem to hover somewhere around average in that department.

Thanks to the Montana posters for stopping the squabble. Everyone on this board always displays the highest levels of good taste and decorum.

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Originally Posted by MontanaState

This is a pretty good rundown of our squad. We definitely are not guilty of having “zero talent” as was stated earlier in this thread.

Our defensive line is very stout and is anchored by Tucker Yates who is a beast. He didn’t play much in the 2nd half of our first playoff game due to I think a high ankle sprain. Hopefully he’ll be healed up for what will probably be his last game as a Bobcat. This defensive line is the reason we beat the griz. If you guys haven’t seen it, watch the griz last offensive play when we forced a fumble. It is a thing of beauty when it comes to d line play.

Our LBs have had a tough year due to injuries but have really stepped up the last few weeks. Grant Collins is great against the run.

Secondary is a question mark for us. If we are at full strength we have a pretty solid group back there as well.

Offensively, we have been steadily improving under our new acting OC Matt Miller. Troy Andersen is a great football player at multiple positions and has really carried us offensively. Our RB is a true freshman that never stops fighting for extra yards.

My take on our team is simple. These guys don’t give up. No matter what the situation our coach has this team fighting start to finish. I’m very impressed with how these guys can take punches and keep getting up. I am quite certain that you won’t see any quit in us on Saturday. I’m excited to see how these guys fair against the best FCS program in the country.

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Klieman said he was really impressed with Tucker Yates on the DL and noted the physicality of the two lines. Should be an excellent game!!! I am looking forward to it being a slobber knocker.

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Originally Posted by Vet70

Thanks to the Montana posters for stopping the squabble. Everyone on this board always displays the highest levels of good taste and decorum.

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There was no squabble just a newbie that is beating his chest about beating Incontinent Turd and has nothing to really talk about when it comes to his team..........(ie. Troy Anderson)

Deep down they know what's gonna happen on Saturday

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Originally Posted by BisonNeil

Klieman said he was really impressed with Tucker Yates on the DL and noted the physicality of the two lines. Should be an excellent game!!! I am looking forward to it being a slobber knocker.

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It should be a good one. Our lines are tough and play with a lot of pride. I never will believe that my team has no chance but there is no denying you guys are the standard right now. I think it would take a lot for us to pull it out but I fully expect us to fight you guys from the first whistle to the last.

This will be a great test for us and I’m certain we will be seeing each other again. Our coaching staff is great and we’ll be playing plenty of playoff football in the future.

Bobcat board reminds me of HYB.

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Originally Posted by tjbison

Take this shit somewhere else, no one here cares

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Originally Posted by Vet70

Thanks to the Montana posters for stopping the squabble. Everyone on this board always displays the highest levels of good taste and decorum.

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Speak for yourselves. I had popcorn in the microwave ready to sit back and enjoy until you two...

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Originally Posted by Tony Almeida

Speak for yourselves. I had popcorn in the microwave ready to sit back and enjoy until you two...

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Don't worry, this will be a fun week. I am getting a HYB vibe from these deluded mofos.

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Originally Posted by Bison 4 Life

Don't worry, this will be a fun week. I am getting a HYB vibe from these deluded mofos.

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What's HYB?

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Originally Posted by EC8CH

Bobcat board reminds me of HYB.

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Any signs of a hockey team and a bunker?

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Originally Posted by MSUcats91

What's HYB?

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Hitler Youth Board. Resides North of here.

What color will we be wearing I am guessing Montana will be in their Maroons

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Originally Posted by Bison"FANatic"

What color will we be wearing I am guessing Montana will be in their Maroons

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I was hoping they would be in all white.

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Originally Posted by Vet70

I was hoping they would be in all white.

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The bear paw doesnt show up well on that

The NDSU people pounding on the Buy out thing is just stupid, I can see the message board trolls are going to be in full force this week already

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Originally Posted by tjbison

The NDSU people pounding on the Buy out thing is just stupid, I can see the message board trolls are going to be in full force this week already

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Please tell us what we should discuss in this most august forum?

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Originally Posted by Vet70

I was hoping they would be in all white.

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I was all over this until that JMU thing happened.

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Originally Posted by Bison4peat

I was all over this until that JMU thing happened.

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Meh. an outlier.

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Originally Posted by Bison4peat

I was all over this until that JMU thing happened.

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I can't recall any JMU game except last year's championship.
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Originally Posted by Vet70

I can't recall any JMU game except last year's championship.
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Fair enough. The statistics don't lie. Now if we show up in harvest helmets and they are in all white and something happens? I'm going to start re-thinking everything.

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Originally Posted by ALPHAGRIZ1

There was no squabble just a newbie that is beating his chest about beating Incontinent Turd and has nothing to really talk about when it comes to his team..........(ie. Troy Anderson)

Deep down they know what's gonna happen on Saturday

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Hey buddy how ya doing?

Hello Bison fans. Another Bobcat fan here joining in and hoping to find some good back-and-forth to while away the days before the game.

My take? Probably nothing new. I think a Bobcat win would be a miracle of the tallest order. NDSU is superior across the board and stuffs the run consistently - not a good sign for a team whose bread-and-butter is trying to wear down a defense, establish the run and pile up the time of possession. I think a repeat of our game against South Dakota State (45-14 loss, 39 yards rushing) is a likely result. Sure, Troy Anderson was out that game and a lot has changed since then including our OC, but I think your D is that good. Our D is also pretty good but not good enough to keep us in the game if we can't get first downs.

Naturally I am hopeful for a better outcome (hope springs eternal among football fans) and as others have stated on this forum I love our heart and never-say-die attitude. But we are still very young and tend to start slow and we can't afford to do that on Saturday. In addition, your team has developed the ultimate trait of a champion, you don't ever take anyone lightly.

I'll watch and root my head off for the 'Cats on Saturday and hope for a miracle. What else can I do? Good luck to your team, and thanks is advance for treating any Bobcat fans that show up in the Fargodome with respect.