Montana vs UNI - Official Thread

[eaglesrthe1]

WTF was that?

[Block-A]

Rennie did okay. He just didn't have any help.

Absolutely. He's been UNI's only weapon, and only when he was running for his life.

UNI's blocking looks worse than App's did v. Maine

[Mr. C]

Ouch. What a bad throw and Rennie looks to be finished. 47-10 and still almost nine minutes left.

[ST_Lawson]

"If somehow Montana State can pull off the upset tomorrow..."

Upset?

I do not think that word means what you think it means.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Rennie looks like the end of the NDSU game.

[Twentysix]

lol can we just hand the trophy out now?

**** that its our trophy.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

LOL. WTF was THAT? xlolx

[mainejeff]

What an embarrassing game (effort!) for UNI! I don't want to hear anything else about the MVFC!

[Pard4Life]

I don't know how those fans are doing it in Missoula... 17 degrees, going bananas... I was at the Nova-W&M game two years ago when it was 16 degrees and it was one of the most miserable game experiences I've had...

[catbob]

"If somehow Montana State can pull off the upset tomorrow..."

Upset?

I do not think that word means what you think it means.

Haha. +1. Drink.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

"If somehow Montana State can pull off the upset tomorrow..."

Upset?

I do not think that word means what you think it means.


I think SHSU is favored no matter what we think of the Southland. It would indeed be an upset.

[Mr. C]

Have some pride UNI offensive line. You are getting your quarterback killed.

[RabidRabbit]

There's a lot of difference between Griz and Panthers, and the Griz steamroller is rolling.

[Mr. C]

I think SHSU is favored no matter what we think of the Southland. It would indeed be an upset.

Only in the minds of people who do not know FCS.

[GSU Eagle]

Now who does Montana play next week?

[Dallas Demon]

For those of you UCA and Southland haters who commented negatively about the Bears/Southland last week because of the romp by Montana, want to say the same about UNI/MVC this week?

[BisonBohl]

WTF was that?

Okay CAA....

[NoDak 4 Ever]

What an embarrassing game (effort!) for UNI! I don't want to hear anything else about the MVFC!

Please beat GSU and you will see what the MVFC has to offer

[eaglesrthe1]

Rennie looks like the end of the NDSU game.

I thought NDSU lost to UNI? That's right... they lost to an UNRANKED YSU.

Drink.

[Go Cats]

it is staying in the state of montana. GO CATS!!!!!

[Mr. C]

Is UNI throwing in the towel now?

[BisonBohl]

What an embarrassing game (effort!) for UNI! I don't want to hear anything else about the MVFC!


Okay CAA...

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I don't know how those fans are doing it in Missoula... 17 degrees, going bananas... I was at the Nova-W&M game two years ago when it was 16 degrees and it was one of the most miserable game experiences I've had...

It doesn't get miserable until you're about that much below zero.

[henfan]

What, ESPN can't find an announcer in their stable that can pronounced T's? Gra'en. Moun'en. What is that?

[catbob]

Can't simulate WA-Griz. Drink.

[Twentysix]

For those of you UCA and Southland haters who commented negatively about the Bears/Southland last week because of the romp by Montana, want to say the same about UNI/MVC this week?

xlolx No. MVFC > Southland

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I thought NDSU lost to UNI? That's right... they lost to an UNRANKED YSU.

Drink.

Please beat Maine and you will see.

[catbob]

Bracket!!

[BisonBohl]

YAY BRACKET DRINK! BEST PART OF THE GAME

[GSU Eagle]

Bracket time again

[NoDak 4 Ever]

BRACKET!!!

[Mr. C]

Come on SoCon refs, keep that clock running.

[Dallas Demon]

xlolx No. MVFC > Southland

Well, you are certainly proving it tonight!

[Pard4Life]

"If somehow Montana State can pull off the upset tomorrow..."

Upset?

I do not think that word means what you think it means.

I think the Bobcats will win this one... Stony Brook almost had 'em.

[Twentysix]

Well, you are certainly proving it tonight!

I am proving nothing the panthers were a hair and a bounce away from 7-4.

[catbob]

Coyle didn't tkae it back for 6... fail. drink.

[GSU Eagle]

How embarassing is this

[eaglesrthe1]

Please beat Maine and you will see.

LOL, not trying to start anything, just supplying the troll for the drinking game.

[Mr. C]

It doesn't get miserable until you're about that much below zero.

It got to 19-below the first winter I spent in Boone. That was cold enough for me.

[BisonBohl]

Can we please get a clock run off and end this slaughter fest.

[Mr. C]

How about drinks for every UNI interception?

[cbarrier90]

I really, really need to know what the bracket looks like...

[GSU Eagle]

None of the games tomorow will be as bad as this one.

[Mr. C]

Hey, a Nate Montana sighting.

[GSU Eagle]

We have this just in-- THe bracket says there are 3 more games tomorrow

[catbob]

Nate "DUI" Montana? OH you btter believe that's a DRINK>

[cbarrier90]

How about drinks for every UNI interception?

Drinks for every time they mention Nate Montana is Joe's son...

[Dallas Demon]

I am proving nothing the panthers were a hair and a bounce away from 7-4.

Can't have it both ways. The loss tonight by UNI and the MVC is MUCH worse than the game UCA played last week against Montana. UCA and the Southland, unrightfully so, was crucified because of the loss last week. So here's back at you and others who were so critical.

[wapiti]

Post current Score please?

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Well, you are certainly proving it tonight!

Missouri State would be 3rd or 4th in the Southland.

[Mr. C]

None of the games tomorow will be as bad as this one.

There have been a lot of bad games in the playoffs for visitors to Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

[eaglesrthe1]

Neil Diamond? YOU'RE KILLING ME!

[MR. CHICKEN]

16321.....MAN....DIS GAME IS LIKE WATCHIN'....CORN GROW..........IN...IOWA................xrotatehx.. .........BRAWK!

HEY FARLEY.....JES' KEEP IT ON DUH GROUND.....SAVE SOME FACE!

[Mr. C]

Post current Score please?

Do you really want to know? 48-10.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

It got to 19-below the first winter I spent in Boone. That was cold enough for me.

There are weeks at a time when it doesn't get above zero in Fargo.

[catbob]

Compared WA Griz to Autzen...?? DRink!!

[Dallas Demon]

Missouri State would be 3rd or 4th in the Southland.

Nicholls St. would be 3rd or 4th in the MVC.

[wapiti]

Do you really want to know? 48-10.

Thanks. I do not have cable or satellite.

[Mr. C]

16321.....MAN....DIS GAME IS LIKE WATCHIN'....CORN GROW..........IN...IOWA................xrotatehx.. .........BRAWK!

HEY FARLEY.....JES' KEEP IT ON DUH GROUND.....SAVE SOME FACE!

Maybe the Blue Hens could have put up a better effort with their six D-I wins ...

[cbarrier90]

Post current Score please?

Alot to a little...

[Mr. C]

Thanks. I do not have cable or satellite.

You are the lucky one tonight. Pretty ugly game.

[Twentysix]

Nicholls St. would be 3rd or 4th in the MVC.

xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

[catbob]

Dancing hamsters. Drink.

[GSU Eagle]

Unabomber?

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Nicholls St. would be 3rd or 4th in the MVC.

and NDSU would still be 1st. No worries here.

[Mr. C]

There are weeks at a time when it doesn't get above zero in Fargo.

It barely got above zero THAT WEEK in Boone. I think it creeped up to eight one afternoon.

[Mr. C]

Nicholls St. would be 3rd or 4th in the MVC.

I think he has been participating in all of these drinking games tonight.

[Dallas Demon]

and NDSU would still be 1st. No worries here.

Yes, in the MVC - duh.

[catbob]

Stupid pink sign that said "were on espn". Drink.

[Mr. C]

Can we finish off the last three minutes, please?

[MR. CHICKEN]

Maybe the Blue Hens could have put up a better effort with their six D-I wins ...

16322.....MAYBEAH NOT DUH HENS...........BUT AT LEAST DUH BOTTOM TIER CAA.............BRAWK!

[Mr. C]

Stupid pink sign that said "were on espn". Drink.

You better put a limit on those Southland fans.

[TheBisonator]

Nicholls State probably couldn't score a TD on any of the MVFC teams

[GSU Eagle]

Now 1 more time who does Montana play next?

[Twentysix]

Did you know SHSU only managed 20 points against WIU at home? xlolxxlolx WIU was the last place MVFC team.

[catbob]

Now 1 more time who does Montana play next?

Bobcats!

[MR. CHICKEN]

DUH MO' AH SIP....DUH UGLIER.....MONTANANS......APPEAR.............xbeer drinkx.....BRAWK!

SUPPOSED TA WORK...DUH OTHERAH WAY..AWK!

[Mr. C]

Hey, the ESPN folks do know a couple of players playing in the SHSU-MSU game tomorrow. We just got a couple of pictures of McGhee and Flanders.

[catbob]

Hey, the ESPN folks do know a couple of players playing in the SHSU-MSU game tomorrow. We just got a couple of pictures of McGhee and Flanders.

Yup. Should probably drhink.

[Dallas Demon]

I think he has been participating in all of these drinking games tonight.

Ha! It's fun to drink and watch other folks eat crow!

[Mr. C]

Nicholls State probably couldn't score a TD on any of the MVFC teams

Nicholls State needs to pull a Georgia Southern and go back to the Georgia Southern triple-option offense.

[Mr. C]

So what kind of snacks were on the menu for Mr. Chicken tonight? Mr. C had a pulled barbecue sandwich down here in Savannah tonight.

[GSU Eagle]

A dud of a game tonite

[ST_Lawson]

Can't have it both ways. The loss tonight by UNI and the MVC is MUCH worse than the game UCA played last week against Montana. UCA and the Southland, unrightfully so, was crucified because of the loss last week. So here's back at you and others who were so critical.

So by that logic, WIU lost to Sam Houston 20-6 and lost to UNI 38-10...the UNI loss was worse than the SHSU loss....and UNI is better than SHSU? I don't think they are, but I'm just saying the logic is faulty.

[Twentysix]

I think UNI is better than SHSU even after this.

[GSU Eagle]

Farley must have wanted to throw up when the pairings came out and he saw a trip to Montana in the cards

[catbob]

Sambrano just stabbed Johsons,. Drink.

[Mr. C]

Mercifully, this one is going to end. See y'all in the Boro tomorrow. Bring the insect repellent for the sand gnats.

[catbob]

Aaaaaaanddd.... BRACKET!

[MR. CHICKEN]

So what kind of snacks were on the menu for Mr. Chicken tonight? Mr. C had a pulled barbecue sandwich down here in Savannah tonight.

16323.....WHEW!......LEAST IT WASN'T....PULLED CHICKEN........AWK!

[NoDak 4 Ever]

One last bracket!

[bullitt_60]

Well it's a shame that the game wasn't closer but Montana represented the FCS really well tonight. Congratulations to the Griz on the win and UNI on a great season!

I sure am glad I found this site and all these people that are so passionate about FCS football!

[MTfan4life]

Thank goodness UNI is a 2nd half team. down by 4-11 at the half would be superb! Really great game so far. Griz aren't as good as I thought.

Not trying to troll here, but how good did you expect Montana to be?

[catbob]

Well it's a shame that the game wasn't closer but Montana represented the FCS really well tonight. Congratulations to the Griz on the win and UNI on a great season!

I sure am glad I found this site and all these people that are so passionate about FCS football!

Drink.

[Dallas Demon]

So by that logic, WIU lost to Sam Houston 20-6 and lost to UNI 38-10...the UNI loss was worse than the SHSU loss....and UNI is better than SHSU? I don't think they are, but I'm just saying the logic is faulty.

I'm just sayin. UCA was crucified and laughed at last week for losing to Montana in Missoula 41-14. UNI just lost in the next round to Montana in the same Missoula stadium, 48-10. I think a lot of posters on this forum owe UCA an apology, or get down just as bad on UNI as they did UCA.

[bullitt_60]

Drink.

I went to Southern and it's Friday night... I'm drunk. Did I miss something?

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I'm just sayin. UCA was crucified and laughed at last week for losing to Montana in Missoula 41-14. UNI just lost in the next round to Montana in the same Missoula stadium, 48-10. I think a lot of posters on this forum owe UCA an apology, or get down just as bad on UNI as they did UCA.

UNI was a 5 seed. UCA was only in because of the 20 team format. The Southland isn't as good a conference as the Big Sky, MVFC, SoCon, or CAA. They are at best a second tier conference.

[Twentysix]

I'm just sayin. UCA was crucified and laughed at last week for losing to Montana in Missoula 41-14. UNI just lost in the next round to Montana in the same Missoula stadium, 48-10. I think a lot of posters on this forum owe UCA an apology, or get down just as bad on UNI as they did UCA.

You are confused, the southland was a joke before the UCA Montana game occurred.

[catbob]

I went to Southern and it's Friday night... I'm drunk. Did I miss something?

You missed the drinking game on the Griz game, of which I believe I was the only participant.xlolx

[Cleets]

That second half was UNWATCHABLE
UNI simply quit 4 minutes into the 3rd quarter and the Griz took the rest of the game off
That's an hour and a half of my life I'll never get back - Ugh..!!!




xsmhx

[bullitt_60]

You missed the drinking game on the Griz game, of which I believe I was the only participant.xlolx

ahhhahaha... well. I think I participated without knowing. You are not alone! Good luck tomorrow, I think y'all have SHSU covered.

[Squealofthepig]

You missed the drinking game on the Griz game, of which I believe I was the only participant.xlolx

I'll crown you the winner - good luck getting up for the Cats game tomorrow!

And, seriously - as a die-hard Griz fan, I still have to say - GO BOBCATS!

That does weird things to my soul, I tells ya!

[MR. CHICKEN]

AN' AH WAS HOPIN' TA SEE HOT GIRLY GRIZZWOLDS.......BUT DEY...ALL SEEMED TA SPORT.....ANTLERS........:(......AWK!

[NDB]

That second half was UNWATCHABLE
UNI simply quit 4 minutes into the 3rd quarter and the Griz took the rest of the game off
That's an hour and a half of my life I'll never get back - Ugh..!!!

How many times have you watched the Griz play Dixie State or Fort Hayes?

[MR. CHICKEN]

OR.....WEST CHESTER.............NOW AH GET IT!

[Cleets]

How many times have you watched the Griz play Dixie State or Fort Hayes?

Zero times

[UNIFanSince1983]

Well that sucked. Unquestionably the better team won. I am embarrassed with how bad the Panthers played. Apparently basics like tackling and catching are not our strong points. Montana actually looked really good, but I don't think they were 38 points better than us. The Panthers just gave up at the end of the half, and that should never happen. I have never seen a UNI team get beat like that. A lot of it was Montana, but we really played terrible as well.

Certainly I wouldn't want to play the Griz again any time soon. That team looks like they might roll to Frisco, and roll through whomever they have to meet there. I will be cheering the Griz on the rest of the way. Good game, and good luck the rest of the way!

[TheBisonator]

Zero times

OK, Western State and Fort Lewis???

[MR. CHICKEN]

Zero times

GOOD THING.....YA'D BE MISSIN'......6 1/2.TA SEVEN ....MO' HOURS UH LIFE!

[Ronbo]

Quit your whining about the game. Did you see that venue, that enthusiasm from 25,000? Take note, last time that was seen on ESPN was Dec 2009 verses App State. Bow down to the best venue in FCS, BAR NONE!!! We are FBS atmosphere and you guys whine about it. We represent FCS in a AAA quality game atmosphere in prime time and you guys can't stand the attention we're getting. xrolleyesxxrolleyesxxrolleyesx

[MR. CHICKEN]

OK, Western State and Fort Lewis???

DUH DURANGO....VERSION...UH DUH ALAMO.................AWK!

[Cleets]

Quit your whining about the game. Did you see that venue, that enthusiasm from 25,000? Take note, last time that was seen on ESPN was Dec 2009 verses App State. Bow down to the best venue in FCS, BAR NONE!!! We are FBS atmosphere and you guys whine about it. We represent FCS in a AAA quality game atmosphere in prime time and you guys can't stand the attention we're getting. xrolleyesxxrolleyesxxrolleyesx

I wasn't really picking up that vibe here..?
Are you sure

[Squealofthepig]

I wasn't really picking up that vibe here..?
Are you sure

I'm with cleets... what whining? Other than one southland player, I saw nothing but A) deserving praise and general positive things to say about Wa-Griz and B) some expression of disappointment about how UNI started to lay down int he second half.

[MR. CHICKEN]

I'm with cleets... what whining? Other than one southland player, I saw nothing but A) deserving praise and general positive things to say about Wa-Griz and B) some expression of disappointment about how UNI started to lay down int he second half.

DON'T FO'GET...GRIZZWOLD GIRLS...WHIFF ANTLERS......BRAWK!

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I'm with cleets... what whining? Other than one southland player, I saw nothing but A) deserving praise and general positive things to say about Wa-Griz and B) some expression of disappointment about how UNI started to lay down int he second half.

Exactly, don't be a sore winner. nobody likes that.

[Ronbo]

Terrible, awful, sucked, is it over yet, terrible games played at Washington Griz. If I went back farther I might find more.

[Twentysix]

Terrible, awful, sucked, is it over yet, terrible games played at Washington Griz. If I went back farther I might find more.

It was a pretty lopsided game is it over yet was pretty warranted.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Terrible, awful, sucked, is it over yet, terrible games played at Washington Griz. If I went back farther I might find more.

People like to watch a competitive game. I didn't care who won but the butt kicking got pretty boring.

I still don't understand what your problem is.

[MR. CHICKEN]

Terrible, awful, sucked, is it over yet, terrible games played at Washington Griz. If I went back farther I might find more.

AH WENT BACK...TA '93..............49-48....NOW DAT ONE...WAS GOOD....AWK!

[Mr. C]

That second half was UNWATCHABLE
UNI simply quit 4 minutes into the 3rd quarter and the Griz took the rest of the game off
That's an hour and a half of my life I'll never get back - Ugh..!!!




xsmhx

But you were watching the Griz. If you counted wasted time like that for every game, you would have had a lot of wasted time from all of those 70-7 debacles in years past.

[UNIFanSince1983]

What difference 10 years apparently doesn't make :(

[catbob]

Quit your whining about the game. Did you see that venue, that enthusiasm from 25,000? Take note, last time that was seen on ESPN was Dec 2009 verses App State. Bow down to the best venue in FCS, BAR NONE!!! We are FBS atmosphere and you guys whine about it. We represent FCS in a AAA quality game atmosphere in prime time and you guys can't stand the attention we're getting. xrolleyesxxrolleyesxxrolleyesx

Wow. I mean, seriously. Your are more delusional than I remember.

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57923&d=1311137815

[Squealofthepig]

Wow. I mean, seriously. Your are more delusional than I remember.

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57923&d=1311137815

And this is coming from someone who, based on my expert count following the rules of tonight's Griz/UNI drinking game, just consumed eleven liters of alcohol. Which makes this an even more impressive rebuttal! :)

[catbob]

Eh, just four tallboys. :)

[sgt smash]

That game was good for five minutes. Okay maybe ten. Thats tops though.

[Squealofthepig]

Eh, just four tallboys. :)

What??? YOU WAS TAKING SMALL SIPS YOU BASTAGE!!!!

Man, I'm hoping you guys whip Bearkat butt tomorrow!

[catbob]

Haha well I felt no one was really playing with me, so I wasn't taking big boy drinks. I'll admit it. :)

[Squealofthepig]

Haha well I felt no one was really playing with me, so I wasn't taking big boy drinks. I'll admit it. :)

Of course, if I was misled by a Bobcat fan, I'll never admit it. I'm sure you understand. (But glad you weren't taking it too seriously - if you'd been aggressive with this, you'd be at Winehouse-levels of intoxication, which is not good for anyone who isn't a member of the Rolling Stones).

[MTfan4life]

I personally think it's rather exciting to see my team run up the score on teams in the playoffs, especially from the quarterfinals and beyond. It was a good show watching the Griz dominate and being able to watch/hear the raucous crowd through the fourth quarter. Also, it is always fun watching your second stringers play in the playoffs! We had a few close games this season, so it's nice to get our biggest blowout in the quarterfinals against a previously confident Northern Iowa team.

[Mr. C]

16323.....WHEW!......LEAST IT WASN'T....PULLED CHICKEN........AWK!

Naw, at least it tasted like pork. Down here, you can never be certain. Maybe it was possum.

[Squealofthepig]

I personally think it's rather exciting to see my team run up the score on teams in the playoffs, especially from the quarterfinals and beyond. It was a good show watching the Griz dominate and being able to watch/hear the raucous crowd through the fourth quarter. Also, it is always fun watching your second stringers play in the playoffs! We had a few close games this season, so it's nice to get our biggest blowout in the quarterfinals against a previously confident Northern Iowa team.

We didn't run up the score, though. We ran the ball on fourth and four from about the twenty (to just keep the clock moving), so Pflugrad is clearly showing he's not the type of coach that just adds points to add points.

I'll agree, though - the last four games from the Griz have just been outstanding (other than the sub-filled Western Oregon game). I love how our team team looks, and we're still playing, and in the final four - how could any fan be upset by that?

[MR. CHICKEN]

We didn't run up the score, though. We ran the ball on fourth and four from about the twenty (to just keep the clock moving), so Pflugrad is clearly showing he's not the type of coach that just adds points to add points.

I'll agree, though - the last four games from the Griz have just been outstanding (other than the sub-filled Western Oregon game). I love how our team team looks, and we're still playing, and in the final four - how could any fan be upset by that?

AN' DELAWARE.....SLEEP WALKS...THRU WORST CHESTERAH......AFTERAH LEAVIN' IT ALL ON DUH TURF......IN ANNAPOLIS.....AN' WE SUCK???????

[sgt smash]

But Montana did get the over/under by themselves. Ouch. Glad I didn't take the under thinking Boothby and Fort were gonna actually show up.

[Squealofthepig]

AN' DELAWARE.....SLEEP WALKS...THRU WORST CHESTERAH.......AN' WE SUCK???????

Whoa whoa whoa... when have I ever posted anything negative about Delaware? :) I think I've been a pretty positive supporter of the Hens for years on here, to be honest.

The Griz DID look vulnerable at times against DII Western Oregon. It was actually a bit concerning, even with all our subs. Fortunately, Weber State (+255 yards), Montana State (+223 yards), UCA (+125 yards) and UNI (+206 yards) have me feeling pretty positive.

[MR. CHICKEN]

Whoa whoa whoa... when have I ever posted anything negative about Delaware? :) I think I've been a pretty positive supporter of the Hens for years on here, to be honest.

The Griz DID look vulnerable at times against DII Western Oregon. It was actually a bit concerning, even with all our subs. Fortunately, Weber State (+255 yards), Montana State (+223 yards), UCA (+125 yards) and UNI (+206 yards) have me feeling pretty positive.

NOT SAYIN' YOU ....BUT IN GENERAL...DUH AGS...KNUCKLE-DRAGGERAHS....HAMMER DUH HENS...FO' WEST CHESTERAH...NOW YA BRING UP....W.OREGON...WHICH APPARENTLY.....WASN'T PLAYED WHIFF LIGHTS OUT...LAK TONITE!

[MR. CHICKEN]

AH GOTTAH PEE.....DAMN BEER COMMERCIALS!!!!

[Squealofthepig]

NOT SAYIN' YOU ....BUT IN GENERAL...DUH AGS...KNUCKLE-DRAGGERAHS....HAMMER DUH HENS...FO' WEST CHESTERAH...NOW YA BRING UP....W.OREGON...WHICH APPARENTLY.....WASN'T PLAYED WHIFF LIGHTS OUT...LAK TONITE!

Ah, fair enough. Not me - I know scheduling sometimes is a matter of taking the least offensive of several options - just look at the options Portland State had this year.

[UNIFanSince1983]

But Montana did get the over/under by themselves. Ouch. Glad I didn't take the under thinking Boothby and Fort were gonna actually show up.

If you watched the game you would realized Boothby and Fort were the only 2 that did show up for the Panthers tonight.

[Squealofthepig]

If you watched the game you would realized Boothby and Fort were the only 2 that did show up for the Panthers tonight.

To be fair, I thought Rennie also had some excellent moments tonight, and I think he's gonna be one helluva dangerous player next year.

[UNIFanSince1983]

To be fair, I thought Rennie also had some excellent moments tonight, and I think he's gonna be one helluva dangerous player next year.

Well it won't be for us as Rennie was a senior.

And I could have qualified that by saying on defense.

[Squealofthepig]

Well it won't be for us as Rennie was a senior.

And I could have qualified that by saying on defense.

Damn, really? I thought he was a junior for some reason. I gotta start paying attention. :( He still had some great moments, though I know that that counts for little. I still like the UNI program, and had hoped for a much more competitive game - for both programs.

[Cleets]

Hey those were SoCon officials..!!!
I owe the entire SoCon and their officials an apology, they were a non-issue in the game
In fact the announcers said they thought it was a well officiated game

1) They missed what looked like two pass interference calls against Montana
2) and one glaring holding call against UNI

other than that - well done

[MR. CHICKEN]

Ah, fair enough. Not me - I know scheduling sometimes is a matter of taking the least offensive of several options - just look at the options Portland State had this year.

LESS THAN EXPECTED PERFORMANCES......AGIN'....D-II'S.......O' WEAKERAH CONFERENCE FOES.....ARE UH SOURCE FO'.....EVERH-BODAH......TA CHIDE......TRUFF IS......YER TEAM CAIN'T SHOW UP....LAK DUH GRIZZWOLD'S...DID........EVERAH-NITE......AWK!

[MR. CHICKEN]

Hey those were SoCon officials..!!!
I owe the entire SoCon and their officials an apology, they were a non-issue in the game
In fact the announcers said they thought it was a well officiated game

1) They missed what looked like two pass interference calls against Montana
2) and one glaring holding call against UNI

other than that - well done

AH'M NOT BUYIN' DUH LATE HIT/PASS OVERAH DUH LINE......EITHERAH....AWK!

NEITHERAH..HAD IMPACT.....JES' SAYIN'....ZEEBS.....EVERAH-WHERE.....NEED INFRA-REDS!

[Squealofthepig]

Dammit, agree with Cleets here again (I must be slipping in my old age).

The refs kept the game clean and, while some non-calls were a bit odd (for both schools), calls seemed to be pretty well deliberated.

[sgt smash]

Dammit, agree with Cleets here again (I must be slipping in my old age).

The refs kept the game clean and, while some non-calls were a bit odd (for both schools), calls seemed to be pretty well deliberated.

Agreed. Were they SoCon refs?

[Squealofthepig]

Agreed. Were they SoCon refs?

Yep, officially announced and everything. Maybe it's the homer in me, but it seemed to be a well-called game (on balance). A few odd calls which could go either way (depending on who you're rooting for), but ultimately weren't a deciding factor. I gotta give 'em props, really.

[sgt smash]

I do agree. they did a good job officiating this massacre. Kept it civil.

[veinup]

UNI folks - much respect. i was nervous until the start of the second half. see y'all next time.

jordan johnson most underrated QB in the division.

[bisonwest]

The Griz are an absolute machine right now. Hitting their stride at the right time, much like the Bison last year. I picked a Bison/Griz final but I'd rather see anyone else at this point. Great game guys.

[veinup]

and i must (again) point out that trumaine "don't taze me bro" johnson is going to be a factor in every game, from here on out.

[Cleets]

and i must (again) point out that trumaine "don't taze me bro" johnson is going to be a factor in every game, from here on out.

He's a really dangerous return man... he made the UNI punt defense look bad - they netted about 25 yards a punt after his returns (all night)

Oops... EDIT* Sambrano is who I was referencing (sorry)

[veinup]

that's the thing... he's dangerous anywhere he gets played. as a return man? fearless. as a straight one on one cover DB? hungry, knows when to jump on the ball for the INT. as a kinda floating safety? sniffs the ball out and hits hard as hell when he sees it...as a WR? got great hands and isn't going to go down until he's pulled down. dude can play anywhere on a football field.

[MagicSam]

I didn't check too hard, but hadn't seen this posted yet. Gave me chills.

http://dailydickpunch.com/2011/12/08/friday-night-lights-college-playoffs-return-to-montana/

It shines in the distance, a beacon of all that’s right with football, nestled between a sleepy beer-first-college-second town and a mountain. And right now, it’s quiet; the relatively new SprinTurf field untouched by cleats. It sits and waits for its cameo, as the lights trucked in by ESPN for the event blaze through the night.

Washington-Grizzly Stadium sits next to a canyon called “Hell Gate,” so named for the ambushes carried out by hoards of Native Americans as white settlers made their way across the Rockies to begin new lives on the Pacific coast. Much blood was spilled in this very spot. Naturally, the powers that be saw fit to add a University to the equation, and in 1986, a football stadium.

Since then, it’s grown into one of the premiere football venues in the nation, the Taj Mahal of I-AA Football, now known as the Football Championship Subdivision, or FCS. Originally, seating was for 12,000, plus end zone grass seating, but the stadium has been expanded numerous times. In 1995, permanent seats were added to the end zone areas, bringing capacity to around 19,000. Corner seating was added in 2003, and a grandstand was added in 2008, complete with a club level and atrium that brought the stadium’s capacity to over 26,000.

It’s big. It’s loud. The seating areas are so close to the field, opposing teams have a hard time hearing, breathing, seeing straight. For most of the kids who come in, this stadium is so much bigger than their home field, it can boggle the mind.

Last week, Montana drubbed upstart Central Arkansas 41-14, in a game almost nobody outside the stadium saw, thanks to ESPN’s contractual stranglehold on the FCS Playoffs. “This is one of the Mt. Rushmore college venues in the country,” Central Arkansas coach Clint Conque said. “You can’t spot a team three turnovers and 17 points like that. We really dug ourselves a hole.”

Friday night’s matchup with Northern Iowa (ESPN, 8pm ET) figures to be a bit more even; the Panthers have already knocked off several ranked teams on their way to and through the playoffs, but they’re catching Montana at a bad time, with the Grizzlies having won their last 8 games, all but one by double digits. Playing at home, in the playoffs, the Griz are almost untouchable. And after Montana missed the playoffs last year, for the first time in 19 years, Griz fans and players alike are hungry to turn a page and get back to National Championship-level play.

If the Penn State scandal, or the University of Miami scandal, or the USC scandal have you down on college football, look no further than ESPN on Friday night. See the game played the right way, by kids who are just looking for a full ride scholarship and a chance to win some football games. See games that matter in December. See a champion crowned on the field because of what they accomplished there, not due to some pandering in a conference room in a tower in the sky. See kids that really care about their University, playing for pride and a shot at the championship, because here every game really does matter.

Watch and see what real championship football looks like (hint: it’s not settled by guys in suits and ties). Watch and see how much better it is on the good side.

Then join the growing chorus of voices, screaming for the death of the BCS and the rise of a playoff system in major college football.

Oh, and as for this game, make mine Montana 31, UNI 20.

Hey man, thanks for the compliment on the story.

If you want to read the postmortem, it's here: http://dailydickpunch.com/2011/12/10/montana-48-northern-iowaillinois-10/

Cheers.

[Twentysix]

Griz win your semifinal game, and we will try and win both these next 2.

NDSU v UM could make for one of the best texas crowds you will ever see without a southland team.

[Vitojr130]

This thread will make 100+ pages.

[veinup]

whoever montana plays next week, they better take a good look at #2. maybe the most physical DB in our division. (got away on a pretty rough PI early in the game today, ill admit).. he'll shut anybody down. as has been said a million times already...smart teams don't throw the ball in TJ's direction. if they do, they get burned. what this has ended up meaning is that houston roots has got alot of action in his jr. year and grown into an ace himself. montana secondary is strong.

[Ivytalk]

Montana played a complete game last night. Congrats to the Griz!

[caribbeanhen]

Again, the Griz and Montana fans put on a great show for ESPN..... Congrats to the best team and best fans in FCS land.... Oh yes, and say thanks to O'Day for the east street bracket

[caribbeanhen]

Montana State will beat Sammy today even down in Texas

[penguinpower]

UNI has been killed by Sambrano's returns and UNI's inability to move the chains.

Best post of the thread.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Best post of the thread.


The best player last night was Montana's punter. He pinned UNI deep in their zone all night. Field position was huge.

[MR. CHICKEN]

The best player last night was Montana's punter. He pinned UNI deep in their zone all night. Field position was huge.

EGG-ZAKLY.......KEPT IN DEEP DOO-DOO ALL NIGHT.......&...VERAH FEW THIRD DOWN CONVERSIONS........BRAWK!

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

The best player last night was Montana's punter. He pinned UNI deep in their zone all night. Field position was huge.

EGG-ZAKLY.......KEPT IN DEEP DOO-DOO ALL NIGHT.......&...VERAH FEW THIRD DOWN CONVERSIONS........BRAWK!


Dang it....your posts hurt my eyes when I read them....lol

[kdinva]

Do you really want to know? 48-10.
Just a blanket reminder to all...........Live stats, game casts, etc., available on multiple sites if you can't get the broadcast/internet stream, etc.

[Gil Dobie]

Congrats on a nice win Griz!

[RabidRabbit]

Quit your whining about the game. Did you see that venue, that enthusiasm from 25,000? Take note, last time that was seen on ESPN was Dec 2009 verses App State. Bow down to the best venue in FCS, BAR NONE!!! We are FBS atmosphere and you guys whine about it. We represent FCS in a AAA quality game atmosphere in prime time and you guys can't stand the attention we're getting. xrolleyesxxrolleyesxxrolleyesx

The Griz house advantage was well emphasized and is a key reason Montana does so in play-offs. Montana does get props for promoting FCS ball as a great game and atmosphere. NDSU will also be a great atmosphere.

I would not be surprised to see a Bison-Griz final.

[KNUTS]

I can't believe I'm about to say this but... COME ON BOBCATS!! One more game and we can book our tickets to Grisco TX!!! Man that was fun lastnight.

[wapiti]

A big congratulations to the Griz. You did your part to setup a 2nd Cat/Griz matchup. Now lets see da Griz cheer on da Cats today and setup the 2nd part of this rematch.

[Cleets]

All of the Griz fans I know cheer for the Bobcats in every game except one (or in this case perhaps two)
And I know a whole bunch of Griz fans
Now you can't always get a Griz fan to admit this publicly
But the Bobcats get a lot of support from the Griz

[Squealofthepig]

All of the Griz fans I know cheer for the Bobcats in every game except one (or in this case perhaps two)
And I know a whole bunch of Griz fans
Now you can't always get a Griz fan to admit this publicly
But the Bobcats get a lot of support from the Griz

Ixnay our our ecrets-say.

[veinup]

on the record, i'm 100% behind the bobcats today.

[Cocky]

I can't believe I'm about to say this but... COME ON BOBCATS!! One more game and we can book our tickets to Grisco TX!!! Man that was fun lastnight.

Shouldnt that be Grizco, TX?

[purplebear72]

xlolx No. MVFC > Southland

Oh really?! And..all those FCS national championships that NDSU has won proves that? UCA also used to win national championships in lower division football too. You may be elite blood from D2 but you ain't jack squat in this league! Get off your high horse and earn your way like the rest of us.xnonox

[Twentysix]

Nope all those FBS teams NDSU has beaten proves that, the MVFC's overall strength proves that.

[purplebear72]

Nope all those FBS teams NDSU has beaten proves that, the MVFC's overall strength proves that.

Beating Nothern Iowa does't really prove much this year (no disrespect to Northern Iowa). However, Northern Iowa and Youngstown have earned their way. Congrats on your great season and I sincerely wish you good luck in your game with Lehigh.

[purplebear72]

Oh and congrats to Montana...you guys are fun to watch! Good luck in the playoffs!

[petey23]

Question on the end of the game. Jabin Sambrano acted like he was pulling a knife out of a sheath, stabs the qb, wipes the blood off, and returns knife to sheath...Is this something they have done before?
Just wondering if this is something new? If it was the NFL he would get fined/suspended, just wondering what the NCAA will think about it?

[Cleets]

Question on the end of the game. Jabin Sambrano acted like he was pulling a knife out of a sheath, stabs the qb, wipes the blood off, and returns knife to sheath...Is this something they have done before?
Just wondering if this is something new? If it was the NFL he would get fined/suspended, just wondering what the NCAA will think about it?

I believe it's a penalty in college football as well, I don't think you can go to the ground in a display
But I think the officials were done
It was with a few seconds left in a game that was a complete blow out

But all that said: I believe it's un-sportsman like and pretty classless

[veinup]

it's just fun and games. get back to me when jabin actually stabs somebody in missoula. (which is completely within the realm of possibility).

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Quit your whining about the game. Did you see that venue, that enthusiasm from 25,000? Take note, last time that was seen on ESPN was Dec 2009 verses App State. Bow down to the best venue in FCS, BAR NONE!!! We are FBS atmosphere and you guys whine about it. We represent FCS in a AAA quality game atmosphere in prime time and you guys can't stand the attention we're getting. xrolleyesxxrolleyesxxrolleyesx

Ok. This provides a good learning experience.

There is an overwhelming # of fans that and cohorts on these borads that you can take pride in, then there are some over reacting/completely missing the point types like NDSU has with LakesBison.

To the NDSU guys that pm or report me to ban someone because you think they are an embarassment but I tell you that this won't happen...here's the reason...if I won't do it for myself and Griz fans then I'm not gonna do it for you either.

I'm sorry, but as we have to deal with our embarassments, so do you.

How the hell Ronbo could take what was being said as some sort of attack on Montana is just flat out beyone me.