NDSU vs JMU

[Bison 4 Life]

Like I said. I don't know who they're trying to convince.

[bulldogg]

Winnipeg isn't a bad little city. You should check it out.

I would love to do that. I was looking at the lakes north of there on the map. HUGE! Lake Winnipeg is like 250 miles long and 50 miles wide at its widest point. Looks like good fishing.

[Bison 4 Life]

I got the nicest and most expensive parking ticket ever in Winnipeg.

[bulldogg]

This is going to be a long 3 weeks. just a reminder, all this shit talking doesn't matter, we'll get to settle this on the field. this isn't a case where one of us got tripped up in the semi's on a fluke play. we get to play each other. we'll find out just how good we are. we'll see if JMU has any weaknesses. All this shit talk, is just that. Shit. I'd prefer to talk about how many beers I'm going to drink in the stadium now that they're selling alcohol. Or how many beers I'm going to drink on that Friday when I get down there. Or how hungover i"m going to be on Sunday.

I'm with you on that! I came here to talk football and look forward to meeting Bison fans in Frisco.

[Mr Meaty]

Sorry for the long post, and sorry to interrupt the back and forth. Just wanted to share my experience at the Fargo Dome last year, because I think the overall visiting fan experience at a lot of schools can take a lesson from it.

Arrived on one of the charters, took a bus to a local brewery that had just opened (near a mall). Bison fans there were great, headed over to the Dome. I was thoroughly prepared for the typical visiting fan experience, so I probably talked too much trash in the beginning to get out ahead of the BS. However at halftime with our 17-7 lead I ventured out of our section to the bathroom, where I received a Twilight Zone-like welcome involving high-fives, "thank you for coming", "your team is very impressive", "we're glad someone finally came to the Dome and gave us a game" (because we're sick of kicking the shit out of teams). There was some back and forth when you guys tied it in the 3rd, but as we took control in the 4th your fans started to come to our section to shake hands and wish us luck in Frisco.

The other crazy thing was the two uniformed officers that came to our section, I was thinking why are they here nothing has gotten out of control. After the crowd emptied out some, they escorted our fans down a back stairwell and out on the field to take pics with the team. They also left the scoreboard up for pics, which NONE of our conference rivals would ever consider doing. Hell, if that had been UR they would have flipped off the lights, locked the gates, and had us arrested for trespassing.

My friends that stayed for flights the next day all tell the same story about going out that night, great experience and never paid for a drink. Same story from the pregame tailgate lots, which I found to be very impressive for such crappy weather.

I want to win this game, but I certainly understand that isn't a foregone conclusion. I like to talk trash, but I also understand that you should give props where they have been earned. People hate us for the same reason they hate you, we roll into these small FCS stadiums and take them over. Like most schools with passionate fans that includes students, we have complaints about the drinking and mouthiness. I'd say we've gotten better, it's a fine line to walk because you want the younger fans to be passionate but also learn when enough is enough. Props to the Bison, looking forward to Frisco, and Roll Damn Dukes!

Great post. At the end of the day, this is a football game. Some tend to take it as life and death. Of course we all want our team to win. But with winning come class on and off the field. Teams get chippy that ruin the game. Fan gets stupid that leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Here is to a great title game. A game all wanted after last year. Go Bison. Frisco we are coming home.

[wagsabison]

Against SDSU we played our worst game by far this season and I think the same can be said about JMU vs Weber St. This matchup really can't be much more even than it is. Going to be a long 2.5 weeks.

[bulldogg]

Great post. At the end of the day, this is a football game. Some tend to take it as life and death. Of course we all want our team to win. But with winning come class on and off the field. Teams get chippy that ruin the game. Fan gets stupid that leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Here is to a great title game. A game all wanted after last year. Go Bison. Frisco we are coming home.

Exactly. Good post. Here's hoping for a safe and error-free game by both teams and safe travels for all those heading to Frisco. And especially for a pleasant three weeks between now and then. Merry Christmas, everyone!

[tony]

Against SDSU we played our worst game by far this season and I think the same can be said about JMU vs Weber St. This matchup really can't be much more even than it is. Going to be a long 2.5 weeks.

I'm not convinced that Weber State is a top 5 team either... maybe they are, but JMU was handling them pretty good for the most part, but got burnt on some long passes because their DBs were so aggressive.

Weber State showed up and never panicked. SDSU, on the other hand, folded like I've never seen a team fold before. The FCS record for most turnovers in an FCS game by one team is 12 in case anybody was wondering. Doesn't look like there is a postseason-only record book, but if there ever is one, SDSU will be in it.

Note: I'm going to remove my smack and save it for a different thread.

[Bison 4 Life]

I'm not convinced that Weber State is a top 5 team either... maybe they are, but JMU was handling them pretty good for the most part, but got burnt on some long passes because their DBs were so aggressive.

At least Weber State showed up, SDSU folded like I've never seen a team fold before. The FCS record for most turnovers in an FCS game by one team is 12 in case anybody was wondering. Doesn't look like there is a postseason-only record book, but if there ever is one, SDSU will be in it.

I can't wait to see one of their CB's try to tackle Connor Wentz at full speed.

[wagsabison]

I'm not convinced that Weber State is a top 5 team either... maybe they are, but JMU was handling them pretty good for the most part, but got burnt on some long passes because their DBs were so aggressive.

Weber State showed up and never panicked. SDSU, on the other hand, folded like I've never seen a team fold before. The FCS record for most turnovers in an FCS game by one team is 12 in case anybody was wondering. Doesn't look like there is a postseason-only record book, but if there ever is one, SDSU will be in it.

Note: I'm going to remove my smack and save it for a different thread.

SDSU had 5 turnovers in the first half I think too? Surprising they were in the game as long as they were. Maybe speaks to how JMU's offense doesn't quite fire on all cylinders all the time. They obviously picked it up in the second half.