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[tony]

So WIU's best game was against FBS New Mexico State (they were down 14-20 at half.)

They average only 32 yards rushing per game - last in the FCS. They're probably looking to improve that against NDSU.
They are also 107th against the run on defense. It'll be interesting to see if our non-QB running game can take advantage of this.

Statistically, they are better at punt return defense and kickoff return defense (NDSU is #115 in kick return defense.)

[KSBisonFan]

I don't like either of the next 2 games, because I feel it's going to mask the issues on the defense.

Get some young guys reps, get Cole and Julian healthy, be disciplined and focus on basic execution. Establish an identity!!!

Oh yeah, storm the field twice.

[BigHorns]

Sagarin #237
Blown out by NMSU (#137)
Lost to Lindenwood (#232)

Missouri St beat them 48-7, UND 49-10 the week prior.

Hopefully this gives the team an opportunity to fix the defense.
Looking at other scores, we should easily win this game 35-0.
If we give up more than a touchdown or 50 yards rushing I will be concerned.

[TAILG8R]

I don't like either of the next 2 games, because I feel it's going to mask the issues on the defense.

Get some young guys reps, get Cole and Julian healthy, be disciplined and focus on basic execution. Establish an identity!!!

Oh yeah, storm the field twice.

Totally agree. I hope the coaches and more importantly the players are aware of the fool's gold they are about to unearth the next two weeks.

[tony]

Oh yeah, storm the field twice.

I've realized that some day I'll see my last Bison win, so I've decided that I'm going to focus on program total wins and enjoy every single one I get to see (we're at 778, btw.)

This will serve me well if NDSU goes FBS too. Not to mention that if I demand that players and coaches be 100% committed, how can I not demand it from myself?

i don't storm fields though... but I'm eager to see a scenario where I'll feel compelled to do so.

[G_Funky]

I don't like either of the next 2 games, because I feel it's going to mask the issues on the defense.

Get some young guys reps, get Cole and Julian healthy, be disciplined and focus on basic execution. Establish an identity!!!

Oh yeah, storm the field twice.

Julian is liability on defense and somehow we are worse without him.

[Professor Chaos]

Main thing I'm looking forward to is the $80-100k 50/50 raffle jackpot.

[The_Sicatoka]

WIU has a couple decent receivers.
Can they keep their QB upright (sacked 5, hurried 7, at UND).

[roadwarrior]

Main thing I'm looking forward to is the $80-100k 50/50 raffle jackpot.

I will need to win this to pay for my game travel the next couple of years.

[tony]

I will need to win this to pay for my game travel the next couple of years.

Well, if that's a problem, we better start working on a Road Warrior NIL right this dagnab minute.