#1 NDSU v #33 Indiana State

[LakesBison]

looks like NDSU gets to re-do Homecoming over again this saturday.

(since most of us dont remember much from homecoming last week)

anyways, the 5dimes opened it at:

Indiana State at North Dakota State
Sat 10/13 385 Indiana State +24 -120
4:00PM 386 North Dakota State -24 -120

I talked to a supervisor there, and they said they have been takin an *** whooping in every NDSU game this year, so they aint messing around anymore.

I foresee

NDSU 31
Larry Bird 13

[DJKyR0]

NDSU on the over is a fairly safe bet, IMHO.

[F'N Hawks]

NDSU on the over is a fairly safe bet, IMHO.

What are you saying? You mean take NDSU -24?

[Vitojr130]

NDSU on the over is a fairly safe bet, IMHO.

I agree. I especially agree if Bell isn't playing. I hope he is, because then it would give people at least a somewhat entertaining struggl...er... game.

[LakesBison]

i hate to agree with a sioux, but even for a guy that bets a ton like me and obvious ndsu homer 24 points is WAYY too much DJ.

[RabidRabbit]

I suspect that NDSU has watched the SDSU/ISU-B game film multiple times. It was a textbook game plan for making meal out of the Sycs O.

[ysubigred]

I agree. I especially agree if Bell isn't playing. I hope he is, because then it would give people at least a somewhat entertaining struggl...er... game.

Is Bell hurt??

[Vitojr130]

Is Bell hurt??

I heard rumor of concussion, but that is all it is... a rumor. That is why I included the qualifier "IF" in my comment haha.

[F'N Hawks]

i hate to agree with a sioux, but even for a guy that bets a ton like me and obvious ndsu homer 24 points is WAYY too much DJ.

I wasn't saying anything about which side to play. Just trying to clarify what he was talking about. Over means the total, not the side.

For the record, I would lay the 24 if Bell isn't playing.

[Thundar]

I suspect that NDSU has watched the SDSU/ISU-B game film multiple times. It was a textbook game plan for making meal out of the Sycs O.

Yes they have, Bohl made that comment

After hearing they have virtually zero passing game I have faith we shut down th run

[LakesBison]

there is no over/unders on fcs games until gameday

[Bisonator]

I think this one gets ugly early. Bison cover!

Bison - 45
ISU - 13

[Professor Chaos]

Is Bell hurt??
I heard he sustained a minor concussion in the 1st half of their game against Missouri St on Saturday but returned for the 2nd half so I wouldn't expect it to keep him out this week.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

If Indiana State cannot get some form of passing game going this game will end up like the Youngstown game. They need to keep the 'pressure' off Bell.

IMO, NDSU's defense will contain Bell and force ISU to pass.

Bison win this 38-10

[Jacked_Rabbit]

As I've been saying all week, I think the Bison will come out a little flat after the hyped YSU game. I also think Bell rushes for 100 yards against the vaunted Bison D. In the end, NDSU is still the superior team and will pull away in the 2nd half.

Halftime:
NDSU - 17
Ind. St. - 10

Final:
NDSU - 38
Ind. St. - 16

[344Johnson]

As I've been saying all week, I think the Bison will come out a little flat after the hyped YSU game. I also think Bell rushes for 100 yards against the vaunted Bison D. In the end, NDSU is still the superior team and will pull away in the 2nd half.

Halftime:
NDSU - 17
Ind. St. - 10

Final:
NDSU - 38
Ind. St. - 16


Your guess seems relatively good. More reasonable than what I am guessing that's for sure.

[LakesBison]

Im thinking NDSU stacks the box in this one if bell is there 8 up front.

M Will and Andre can go 1 on 1 with anyone with Dudzik over the top. Should make for an exciting night with the interceptions!

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Im thinking NDSU stacks the box in this one if bell is there 8 up front.

M Will and Andre can go 1 on 1 with anyone with Dudzik over the top. Should make for an exciting night with the interceptions!


I agree somewhat.

Our front 4 on defense is the best in the Valley with their push upfield. This will leave our LBs free to pursue Bell and they are fast.

I'm looking forward to seeing Bell play in person but IMO there is nothing ISU can do to beat the Bison on defense. Ya, there MIGHT be alittle letdown (I doubt it) but this team is focused and ready every game.

I don't think their defense will be able to contain both the passing and running game.

The only way this is close is if the Bison have multiple turnovers.

[Hambone]

I don't think this one will end up very close. I think SDSU will be NDSU's closest game in the regular season. There's something I like about the bunnies........

[NoDak 4 Ever]

At the risk of sounding cocky, I will predict a big Bison win again. I was at the game in Terre Haute last year. They had a better quarterback and Bell was coming off a 123 yd game against ISUr. The Bison held him to an ineffective 79 yds, he was never a factor in the game. That was at home

Now they come into the Fargodome where the #3 team in the nation was absolutely dispatched. This won't even be close.

NDSU 38
ISUb 10

Book it.

[LakesBison]

i hope so, i just dont see a buzz about this game and its wednesday. I know the fans are going to have a letdown after last week's party in town.... lets hope the players dont have that same feeling.

im sticking with 31-13 ndsu.

[BisonBabe]

The team is well coached and will not be overlooking this weeks game. Each week they have proven it is business as usual. They don't act surprised when a play goes well they just accept that it was suppose to be that way and move on to the next play.

Despite the off field distractions the boys have been very focused this season.

[Houndawg]

The team is well coached and will not be overlooking this weeks game. Each week they have proven it is business as usual. They don't act surprised when a play goes well they just accept that it was suppose to be that way and move on to the next play.

Despite the off field distractions the boys have been very focused this season.

ISU is too one dimensional to have a chance. They got us because the offense was 1/13 on 3rd down and the defense was gassed because of it.

[Houndawg]

i hope so, i just dont see a buzz about this game and its wednesday. I know the fans are going to have a letdown after last week's party in town.... lets hope the players dont have that same feeling.

im sticking with 31-13 ndsu.

Oddly, a team I think could play NDSU close is MSU, their d is really pretty good.

[Sycamore51]

Perish has not shown that he can stretch the field and we are terrible on 3rd down. I'll go NDSU 31 Good Guys 17. If the legend were playing though, NDSU -17 Larry Bird 10,000 cubed.

[LakesBison]

i miss larry the legend. i heard that isu is trying to get back on his good side ? is this true?

Minn v Indiana pacer at Fargodome tonight!

[Sycamore51]

i miss larry the legend. i heard that isu is trying to get back on his good side ? is this true?

Minn v Indiana pacer at Fargodome tonight!

We are finally putting a statue up outside Hulman Center. It took 25 years to retire his jersey so you can't blame him for being upset. He still come back now and then though

[HandoEX]

I also think this game will be a let down for NDSU. Bison-35, ISUb-7

That should be considered a let down at this point, right? Jk

[NDSU_grad]

We are finally putting a statue up outside Hulman Center. It took 25 years to retire his jersey so you can't blame him for being upset. He still come back now and then though

Could the ISU administration not decide between Larry Bird and Carl Nicks?

[LakesBison]

OK, im sensing the letdown with this game, even around this message board and the bar last night in fargo, everyone just assumes its gonna be 50-7

i still say NDSU 31 LBU 13


tailgating weather is 65 and pleasant, starts at 10 am, lets drink!!

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

It's game day finally!!!!!!

Looking forward to watching what Bell can do against this Bison defense. If the Trees cannot pass the ball it will be a very long day for them.

GO BISON

[LakesBison]

Line of tailgate rigs 4 blocks long. Hour and half before it opens.. Gonna be a party today !!

Bell is ready to go, let's hope the bison defense is ready!!

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/377212/. Travis beck article. Grew up in town of 20 people in north Dakota


http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/377213/. Bell article

[Drblankstare]

Thanks for the links. The Travis Beck article was great, but Kolpeck should be punished severely for the last line of it. Worst Pun ever!! xrolleyesx

[LakesBison]

Ndsu is having a letdown like i predicted argh

[Bisonator]

ISU's defense is better then I thought. Could be a battle.

[LakesBison]

This is an abortion.....

[Drblankstare]

Bison offense does this at least once a year, goes into hiding. Indiana St D is doing a good job.

[MTBison]

I hope the O can start the second half off right. If NDSU doesn't bring doesn't bring their A game every week it will be tough to win out in the MVFC.

[MTBison]

Where are the ISU fans?

[Sycamore62]

Where are the ISU fans?

espn 3 is about 2 plays behind, trying not to read what happens before i see what happens

[UNIFanSince1983]

Pick 6 ISU

I just turned to ESPN3 and that is the first play I see

ISU 17 NDSU 6

[Drblankstare]

Another pick 6 for Ind St. 2 nd of the game. 17-6 Ind St. 14 min left in the 4th, Bison in big trouble.

[MTBison]

NDSU is looking kind of flat today on offense.

[mmiller_34]

If NDSU loses, the MVFC playoff scenario gets real interesting.


Of course, this game isn't over yet...

[mmiller_34]

TD Bison, going to 2 --- Converted. 17-14.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Jensen Sneak in for TD

ISU 17 NDSU 14

[ASU_Fanatic]

Come on ISU

[skinny_uncle]

If NDSU loses, the MVFC playoff scenario gets real interesting.


Of course, this game isn't over yet...

Very interesting. It would probably put SDSU on top.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Missed FG for ISU

NDSU ball 6 mins down 3 pts

[UNIFanSince1983]

ISU picks Jensen off again, this time in the Redzone...

3 mins left and ISU has the ball

[Drblankstare]

Wow another pick for Ind St. 3 min left

[MTBison]

WOW. 3 picks and 12 points for Ind St. Defense

[Jacked_Rabbit]

Regardless of the outcome (I still think NDSU finds a way to win this game), this makes SDSU's dominating perforance in Terra Haute look a little more impressive...

[Nickels]

The ref called NDSU, South Dakota State xlolx

Big PI call, that could be the game.

[Houndawg]

Regardless of the outcome (I still think NDSU finds a way to win this game), this makes SDSU's dominating perforance in Terra Haute look a little more impressive...

..SIU's loss to them look not so bad...

[Apphole]

Go Jackrabbits!!

[Jacked_Rabbit]

..SIU's loss to them look not so bad...

Very true. SDSU, IN ST & SIU are obviously the class of the MVFC. NDSU falls to 4th in the power rankings... xlolx

[UNIFanSince1983]

Game ISU

17 - 14

[skinny_uncle]

Congrats to the Sickamores on a big win for them.

[Drblankstare]

Great win for Ind St, congrats

[Bisonator]

Congrats to ISU! Have to admit I underestimated your defense.
xthumbsupx
With that said though, we absolutely gift wrapped that one!!!xmadx

[Horseshoe App]

Congrats to ISU! Have to admit I underestimated your defense.
xthumbsupx
With that said though, we absolutely gift wrapped that one!!!xmadx

Way to be a graceful loser:)

[IBleedYellow]

Thanks ISU for keeping the team humble. Time to learn and do just what we did last year.

Tapped out from Google Nexus

[Pantherpower]

Thanks ISU for keeping the team humble. Time to learn and do just what we did last year.

Tapped out from Google Nexus

Way to go, Sycs! Need to knock the hairy cows down a peg...xthumbsupx

[Professor Chaos]

Congrats Trees. Your defense was lights out. No excuses from this Bison fan. The team that deserved to win won. Hopefully that refocused my Bison.

Time to drink until I can't feel feelings.

[Ivytalk]

Well done Sycs.

[MR. CHICKEN]

17009.....AHH!.....FINAL-LEE....DUH SOUND O' SILENCE......FROM FARGO...YA-OOM-HOOM!

[Hammerhead]

The ISU defense looked very good -- the Bison just never got anything going on offense.

[DJKyR0]

Devastated.

[Hambone]

Congrats to ISU! Have to admit I underestimated your defense.
xthumbsupx
With that said though, we absolutely gift wrapped that one!!!xmadx

Honest question nator - if Marcus Williams gets a pick 6 it's because he's awesome, but if someone gets one (or two) against the Bison t was gift wrapped by the offense. You should have stopped after the first sentence.

Side note: Hopefully you're feeling well xthumbsupx

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Honest question nator - if Marcus Williams gets a pick 6 it's because he's awesome, but if someone gets one (or two) against the Bison t was gift wrapped by the offense. You should have stopped after the first sentence.

Side note: Hopefully you're feeling well xthumbsupx

The pick 6 Marcus got last week was widely touted as a legit NFL play.

[Twentysix]

Good job Sycamores. You earned it.

What happened to Shakir?

[BisonBohl]

congrats ISU-B on the win.


Losing sucks, we Bison fans have been a bit spoiled lately not having to deal with it. Live and learn and dont let it happen again.

[AmsterBison]

Good job Sycamores. You earned it.

What happened to Shakir?

Think his neck got twisted. On the replay it look like his head hit the turf and stuck, but his body kept moving. What a great RB!

[Drblankstare]

The Bison D held Bell in check, until he got loose a couple times in the 4th. I was impressed about how hard he runs and how hard he is to tackle, you need more than one for that kid. Just hope he's OK.

[MTBison]

Great job ISU!!!! I hope to see you at the end of the brackets.

[UNIFanSince1983]

The pick 6 Marcus got last week was widely touted as a legit NFL play.

I did not see Williams pick 6 last week or ISU's first one this week. That said the 2nd one for ISU today was a GREAT play. That was not gift wrapped for anyone. The kid who intercepted and scored didn't make the great play, but the DB who tipped the ball made an outstanding play.

[semobison]

The pick 6 Marcus got last week was widely touted as a legit NFL play.

Yep, but the interference call he got on 3rd and 10 today was not, we would have gotten the ball back with 2 ninutes and timeouts!

[Sycamore62]

I did not see Williams pick 6 last week or ISU's first one this week. That said the 2nd one for ISU today was a GREAT play. That was not gift wrapped for anyone. The kid who intercepted and scored didn't make the great play, but the DB who tipped the ball made an outstanding play.

he almost had one on the 3rd down before ndsu's first field goal

[ngineer]

The ref called NDSU, South Dakota State xlolx

Big PI call, that could be the game.

And a referee today at the Lehigh/Georgetown game called "Time out, Villanova!" in the fourth quarter....smh...