I wouldn't be so sure, although its obvious this is what you and tony wantQuote:
Originally Posted by WYOBISONMAN
I suggest reading BigBirds post below and pondering it deeply
Did you ever make it to the BWCA? Did it kick your ass?
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I wouldn't be so sure, although its obvious this is what you and tony wantQuote:
Originally Posted by WYOBISONMAN
I suggest reading BigBirds post below and pondering it deeply
Did you ever make it to the BWCA? Did it kick your ass?
I hate to say this. but Northern Iowa might be dam good this year and I'm also watching Illinois State .
heck. Missouri State still has talent form all the FBS transfer still on this team in 23
Yup, made it up there last July (2022). After the wet Spring, the bugs were some of the worst I had seen in the BWCA. Then to make it more challenging, we were out in the wilderness during the record heat they had last year. My favorite time to go is late September and early October. But, it's tough to get up there then since it's elk season here in Wyoming.Quote:
Originally Posted by WhoRepsTheLurker
I'm with you there. It's brutal being out there in that heat and bugsQuote:
Originally Posted by WYOBISONMAN
Glad you made it up
It always kicks my ass, but a little harder every year it seems
At age 62, that is the absolute truth!Quote:
Originally Posted by WhoRepsTheLurker
Zimmer: Quarterback play will highlight another highly competitive Missouri Valley Football Conference season:
https://www.siouxfallslive.com/sport...ference-season
The MVFC and ESPN announce a new 6 year extension on media rights: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-r...hts-extension/
This is the important part:
I'd assume those 9 games on the linear networks is per year meaning that we're probably going to see some different kickoff times if NDSU is hosting any of those games since ESPN will dictate that based on what fits into their schedule. You'd think the NDSU/SDSU in Fargo next year would likely be one of those.Quote:
During the term of the six-year extension, a minimum of nine MVFC games will be featured on ESPN linear networks (ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU), in addition to continuing the eight-game Conference “Game of the Week” digital package on ESPN+, the leading sports streaming service. The MVFC will also deliver additional league contests to air exclusively on ESPN platforms as part of the new agreement.
All in all a very good deal for the MVFC IMO that ensures all games remain on at least ESPN+ and a big bump in exposure for the league on the linear ESPN networks.
I would be very, very shocked if the MVFC would get 9 games per year on the linear ESPN networks. That would be almost 1 per regular season week. I would read it to be that the MVFC would get 9 games over 6 years which would be 1-2 games per year depending on the year. If you are correct and they have negotiated 9 games per year on linear ESPN that would be an absolute crazy boost in exposure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Professor Chaos
It appears you're right based on social media chatter I've read. Really poorly worded release (maybe intentionally so) to, in the same sentence, talk about a 9-game package that's over the course of the 6-year extension and an 8-game "game of the week" package that's obviously per year without specifically differentiating them.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigLakeBison
This media deal is very much a "meh" for me if it's 9 games (minimum) over a 6-year window.
I agree. Definitely vaguely worded. I would also agree on the "meh". It's not horrible but if NDSU ends up having one game of the week on ESPN+ and one of the other featured games on linear ESPN in the same year, that would take two games off the local TV broadcast. Depending on any other road games, it may be more. Most of the rest of the MVFC probably doesn't care about those things as much but NDSU (and the other Dakota schools with Midco) do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Professor Chaos
Patty finally did something! I'm shocked. This is very similar to the Big Sky's recent deal with ESPN if I recall correctly. Approximately 2 regular season games each year for the MVFC on either ESPN, ESPN2, or ESPNU. The rest of the deal looks to be the same as we have currently. So it's definitely an improvement, but not a homerun as the press release would lead you to believe.
If they are home games it could drive attendance ...Quote:
Originally Posted by BigLakeBison
Great job of finding the silver lining! :judges:Quote:
Originally Posted by TAILG8R
"During the term of the six-year extension, a minimum of nine MVFC games will be featured on ESPN linear networks ... "
The release is fine if you detect and realize the key word "term".
It signifies everything that follows is during the six-year window.
Yes, my mother had an English degree. :paperbag:
LOL You're welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by BigLakeBison
Yet immediately after that it says "in addition to continuing the eight-game Conference “Game of the Week” digital package on ESPN+" - as much as I wish there would only be 8 conference "games of the week" in that 6-year window I know that's not the case. So it was wishful thinking on my part that the ambiguously worded sentence would indicate both of those packages were yearly.Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Sicatoka
Indiana St playing Eastern Illinois on ESPN plus right now. USD plays Missouri a bit later.
Surprisingly good production quality for the ISU blue game.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtoutfitter
Shake my head every time I see another targeting call. EIU player just got tossed.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtoutfitter
As I'm typing, EIU gets another pick 6 and go up 18-0.
Yotes not showing well. Down 2 TDs halfway thru 1st quarter.
Jacks have a true frosh receiver with a big game yesterday.
No MVFC game of the week has ever happened in Fargo.*Quote:
Originally Posted by TAILG8R
* Actually, I'm not sure about that, but making a statement like it is often more effective than asking a question. :)
I stand by my earlier post.Quote:
Originally Posted by WYOBISONMAN
Drew Braam - 6’ 2” 215 - LB - Oak Creek WI -
2024 SDSU Commit - 2 star rating by 247, 25th ranked prospect in Wisconsin, 79 grade
Jackrabbits 2024 commit flips to a PWO with homestate Wisconsin.
Will be interesting to see later if any NIL $$ was involved.
NDSU lost a recruiting battle in a similar situation - FCS scholly vs FBS PWO - and NIL $$ was a factor.
Quote:
Matt Zimmer
@MattJZimmer
Have heard from a few sources today that Vermillion is in play for College Gameday when the Yotes host SDSU. My hunch is it'll ultimately be Florida/Georgia, but the Dakotas are on the radar.
SDSU (6-0) @ Southern Illinois (5-1)
2:00 Saturday - ESPN +
https://www.siouxfallslive.com/sport...thern-illinois
https://www.siouxfallslive.com/sport...otball-success
NDSU & South Dakota articles:
https://www.siouxfallslive.com/sport...ther-the-bison
https://www.siouxfallslive.com/sport...ues-to-deliver
Jackrabbits miss 48 yard fg,
Still 0-0 in 2nd quarter at SIU
Jackrabbits 1st to score, 7-0 lead late in 2nd quarter
14-0 Jackrabbits in the 3rd and they are driving again against SIU
Salukis scored, close within 14-7 start of 4th
17-7 Jackrabbits less than 3 minutes to go
I am absolutely shocked by this score…Quote:
Originally Posted by bruinbison
Und down 17-0 to UNI in the 2nd quarter.
they are looking ahead to their NDSU Super BowlQuote:
Originally Posted by heffray
lofl
at least someone in the valley got the shutout today
They absolutely blew their load last week and this confirms it.Quote:
Originally Posted by KSBisonFan
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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE (7-0) AT SOUTH DAKOTA (6-1)
WHEN/WHERE: 1 p.m. Saturday at the DakotaDome
TV: Midco Sports
RADIO: WNAX-AM 570, Jackrabbit radio affiliates; KQSF-FM 95.7; Coyote radio network
STREAMING: ESPN+
https://www.siouxfallslive.com/sport...4-south-dakota
20 Details for SDSU @ USD
https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/spo...ntication=true
https://footballscoop.com/news/weste...oaching-change
WIU fires their head coach. That closes the book on WIU in the Valley.
Breaking down the FCS playoffs: Advantage Jackrabbits
Top-seeded South Dakota State avoids most of the nation's heavyweights on their side of the bracket:
https://www.siouxfallslive.com/sport...ge-jackrabbits
Adam Rittenberg
@ESPNRittenberg
Sources: Louisiana Tech is set to hire Northern Iowa defensive coordinator Jeremiah Johnson for the same role under coach Sonny Cumbie.
7:15 PM · Dec 7, 2023