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The Real UND Game Week!
Hi All,
So while it is really cute how everyone is trying to ignore the UND/Fighting Sioux/Fighting Hawk/UNDies/Etc. game this week; lets talk some football, with a mix of satire and what to actually expect. I was really hoping to make it back up to Fargo to tailgate, but it’s a no go this year; definitely excited for it next season. Always fun to tailgate in Fargo, and people are usually good about giving me crap for my Hawk/Sioux gear, then tossing me a beer.
My in laws were at Target Field this past weekend, and it sounds like Lance Tre Harbor looked like the real deal. I expect the UND defense to be far more challenging than Butler, but if the kid is as much of an athlete as what I have read and heard, he will still make plays. How does a team like the Gophers not recruit the heck out of a kid like that. Blows my mind.
No clue what to expect on our end from the QB position. Ketteringham looked good before going down with an injury, but Zim looked more explosive. Not sure if that was due to the player, or the plays there were call at each point of the game. Regardless, I definitely expect a better showing than a few season ago. Our offense started a little slow this past weekend, but came together nicely; I suppose some growing pains are expected with a new offense, though it is certainly more entertaining to watch than the crap Rudy was putting out there. As to if the players will consistently execute ... we will see.
So who are the key playmakers this year?… QB is obvious and I assume Sproles will grow into a dangerous weapon. Is Brooks the top RB, or Clark?
Any true freshman playing?
I know this post will draw some crap, but enjoy the week. It should be fun.
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We know you are more excited than we are.
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ndsubison1
We know you are more excited than we are.
Ha, probably. I'm mostly just thrilled that football is back.
I actually do look forward to this game quite a bit, because of all the family/friend connections with NDSU. And lets face it, if you want to see where your program is at, playing a top team is a better measuring stick than playing Drake.
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I was actually expecting UND to start their better-passing QB in game 1 and their better running QB in game #2 like UNI has done in early season games because NDSU has more trouble (relatively speaking) with QBs who can run than drop-back passers (who are lucky if they finish game, honestly.)
All the RBs looked good but that's to be expected since they all looked good last year too - I mean, other than true freshman, Kobe Johnson who didn't play last year but looked awesome. He probably won't play against UND though. Dmitri Williams looked like there was a hitch in his giddy-up and Ty Brooks looked bigger so hopefully he hasn't lost his explosive speed.
The offensive line should be good, but I wasn't really focused on it. Didn't seem like they were pulling much and they were running to the outside a bit more than I thought they would. Unlike UND will probably do, Butler wasn't putting 8 guys in the box. I suggest that UND do that and blitz on every play to rattle our rookie QB.
Secondary looked very good. Special teams did not.
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UND has 13 defensive linemen on their roster: 9 are redshirt freshmen or true freshmen, and only 3 weigh over 260 pounds. Their entire DL two-deep averages 251 pounds.
Inexperience + 60 pound difference on every single play
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How do we move this into the hall of shame thread?
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heckler
How do we move this into the hall of shame thread?
Find a subject me and CAS can chat about.
:rofl:
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I heard the Kmart on University is closing, probably some kick ass deals for Christmas
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I have yet to see a gas station that has really good coffee
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ZHerd
I have yet to see a gas station that has really good coffee
I also noticed the Canadian coffee chain Tim hortons have all closed and been turned into Donut Holes
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those holiday gas station .79 cent sodas are the best deal in town
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tjbison
I also noticed the Canadian coffee chain Tim hortons have all closed and been turned into Donut Holes
Not here. and they're called Timbits :D
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Holiday Rainforest House Blend is pretty good.
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wagsabison
Holiday Rainforest House Blend is pretty good.
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It’s drinkable, and I’m cheap so I drink it, but not sure about “good”
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I also think hotels have some bad coffee a lot of the time. Maybe I am just a coffee snob but ya...
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I think UND will have a better game this year than the last time they played. The score may not be any closer, but I expect them to get more than 3 first downs and 61 yards of offence.
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heckler
I also think hotels have some bad coffee a lot of the time. Maybe I am just a coffee snob but ya...
hotel coffee. better than... well.. nothing
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El_Chapo
hotel coffee. better than... well.. nothing
It's not that hard to make good coffee!
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ZHerd
It’s drinkable, and I’m cheap so I drink it, but not sure about “good”
The worse coffee is the better it is. My definition of “good” isn’t everyone’s. To each their own.
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I started on an idea for a scifi novel about NDSU fans trapped in MSP after a mysterious apocalyptic event.
The premise is that two groups of Bison fans got stranded after The Event: Those who got trapped in hotel elevators and couldn't get out because of the stupid key card system (the Golds) and those who made the mistake of going into the Skyway and are doomed to wander it endlessly looking for Chipotle (the Greens.) That's as far as I got.
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wagsabison
The worse coffee is the better it is. My definition of “good” isn’t everyone’s. To each their own.
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You live happier on cheaper. Nothing wrong with that
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heckler
It's not that hard to make good coffee!
Tell that to the vast majority of churches in this area that make swill for their church dinners, funerals, etc. I have yet to have a really good cup of coffee at a church event.
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wagsabison
The worse coffee is the better it is. My definition of “good” isn’t everyone’s. To each their own.
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Our office used to have the big Keurig cups which I thought was awesome. Now we have fresh ground and I look back at my former self in disgust.
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I'm actually pumped about the game. UND has been planning for us for 4 years, so it should be a good one
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Favorite coffee? I have Jo Coffee at work which I don't mind. Seems to be mellow and less acidic.
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Yeah, hard to beat grinding your own coffee beans; do it every morning at home.
By the way, we have an office Keurig and the heating chamber is really, really slow to fill each time. Some SDSU student suggested we try cleaning it. Think that would work?
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Don't drink too much coffee before the game.
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I stick with Taster's Choice instant coffee. If the coffee tastes too good, I drink too much of it.
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Bison 4 Life
Not here. and they're called Timbits :D
Bring some to Delaware. I like the salted caramel best
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THEsocalledfan
Yeah, hard to beat grinding your own coffee beans; do it every morning at home.
By the way, we have an office Keurig and the heating chamber is really, really slow to fill each time. Some SDSU student suggested we try cleaning it. Think that would work?
it actually does work, you have to De-Scale the heating elements. I think they use a vinegar solution or something
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tjbison
it actually does work, you have to De-Scale the heating elements. I think they use a vinegar solution or something
I'll run some vinegar through and let folks know how it goes.....
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THEsocalledfan
Yeah, hard to beat grinding your own coffee beans; do it every morning at home.
By the way, we have an office Keurig and the heating chamber is really, really slow to fill each time. Some SDSU student suggested we try cleaning it. Think that would work?
Throw it away and get a ninja hot and cold system. Reg single cups, large, travel mug, large travel mug, half pot, whole pot and a separate tea system. It’s a miracle machine
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StL Bison Fan
Throw it away and get a ninja hot and cold system. Reg single cups, large, travel mug, large travel mug, half pot, whole pot and a separate tea system. It’s a miracle machine
I'm too cheap for that, but I may have some easy money coming on a -27.5 point bet that could help out. Thanks for the tip!
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THEsocalledfan
I'm too cheap for that, but I may have some easy money coming on a -27.5 point bet that could help out. Thanks for the tip!
Sam’s club $99
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Trip back from Minny we stopped for a late breakfast at Randy's on south University. Got gas next door and Mike and Ike's are $.88 a box.
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THEsocalledfan
I'll run some vinegar through and let folks know how it goes.....
I would mix it with water!!
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wagsabison
Holiday Rainforest House Blend is pretty good.
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Stopped at a Holiday that had the new coffee makers. Grinds your beans and brews it while you wait...........Very Good!:nod:
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THEsocalledfan
I'll run some vinegar through and let folks know how it goes.....
May want to do it a couple times. It does work but warn everybody that you care about in the room and the adjacent room about the smell of vinegar steam.
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BismarckBisonFan
Trip back from Minny we stopped for a late breakfast at Randy's on south University. Got gas next door and Mike and Ike's are $.88 a box.
Best candy there is.
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Not much of a coffee fan. I prefer mango lime mountain dew kickstart to get going on the morning. Either that or EndZone Bombs on game days.
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