Georgia Southern @ North Dakota State

[BisonHype!]

Crossing Fingers!!!!!

[Lehigh Football Nation]

What a jump off the snap! 38 was there just as McKinnon was turning!

[Ginsbach]

Fumble could have ended it. Field goal is coming up.

[GAD]

big hit!

[AppAlum2003]

I get that you run the TO and all... but you've GOT to put in Youtube at QB and throw the damn ball.

[woffordgrad94]

50 yard FG from here

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

What are the chances he makes this?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

WHAT A STORY IF THEY MAKE THIS....

[GSU Eagle]

Here is our soccer player to try for the game tieing FG

[NoDak 4 Ever]

God I'm glad I heeded my Dr.'s advice about my blood pressure because I don't think I could handle this right now.

[caribbeanhen]

no way

[AppAlum2003]

no chance this goes through

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Will it make it to the goal post?

[citdog]

fake it

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Will it make it to the goal post?

and the answer is no....

[BisonHype!]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[woffordgrad94]

I saw that coming.

[Ginsbach]

Flags are down. Blocked FG!

[GSUwinsagain]

Congrats Bison on a hard fought win. I'm gonna go throw up now.

[AppAlum2003]

wow, this thread has done WONDERS for my post count. Thanks everyone!

[BisonHype!]

FRISCO BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FRISCO!!!!! OMG!!!! What a game! What a fricking game!

[GAD]

CONGRATS NDSU back to Frisco

[NoDak 4 Ever]

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[GSU Eagle]

Game over. Damn a tough one to lose.

[AppAlum2003]

Kicker hesitated

[Ginsbach]

Bison win! Georgia Southern has a great, great, great team. So impressed with your offense. If you guys shore up your special teams, I think we'll be seeing you again deep in the playoffs.

[woffordgrad94]

Congrats Bison. GSU had their chances.

[Big Rack]

What a game. Congrats NDSU.

[Bisonator]

What a game. Congrats to GSU on a good season.

[henfan]

Congrats, NDSU. Good luck in Frisco.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

NDSU was the smarter, better coached team. I actually think GSU has more talent.

[CID1990]

Monken should have sent in the cheerleaders to run the Statue of Liberty there. GSU would have had a better chance of putting points up on that play.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Stay classy GSU

[Sam_Kats]

Sloppy on both sides but congrats to NDSU on the win & GSU on a great season. Team is tough & did just enough. Playoffs...win by 1 & move on.

Hope the Kats can to their part tomorrow.

[IBleedYellow]

You can all suck me off. Frisco baby

Nexus 4

[Drblankstare]

My god, what a game. Unreal, truly unreal. I don't know what to say.

[AppAlum2003]

...aaaaaand Brent Russell showing his typical class trying to incite a riot.

[CID1990]

Discipline discipline discipline

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Low kick by the soccer player. Great, classic win by the Bison. Congratulations, NDSU!

[citdog]

Kicker hesitated


yep. don't understand why monken didn't use the guy he's used all year.

[theasushow]

Penalties man, penalties.

[soccerguy315]

entertaining game... hard fought on both sides

thought GSU would win after that bomb on 4th down

[CID1990]

...aaaaaand Brent Russell showing his typical class trying to incite a riot.

Huh

[Reign of Terrier]

yep. don't understand why monken didn't use the guy he's used all year.

that's what I'm saying! the guy hasn't kicked in a game environment....

[GAD]

GREAT SEASON GSU keep ya heads upxthumbsupx

[AppAlum2003]

You can all suck me off. Frisco baby

Nexus 4

See? This is why no one likes you guys.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

PS. ESPN: Instant Classic. Do it.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Once again...the only team who can stop Georgia Southern is Georgia Southern.

[dudeitsaid]

Great game to both teams! Very entertaining game!!!

[citdog]

...aaaaaand Brent Russell showing his typical class trying to incite a riot.


may have played his way out of a chance at sunday football

[Big Rack]

The Championship game should just be moved to ND from Texas. xsmiley_wix

[CID1990]

Penalties man, penalties.

Exactly

[Red & Black]

What a stupid call. Fo for the first down and give your soccer player a chance.


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[asumike83]

Great game! Need to lose that 'We Want Bama' sign though, come on.

[gregatim]

Good game GSU. Except for Russell, that convict can rot in hell. Real classy last play douche bag.

[Red & Black]

See? This is why no one likes you guys.

+1

Douchebags.

[CID1990]

Somebody get the Monken interview on tape plz

[AppAlum2003]

Huh

You didn't see him pulling a Schiano there on the Victory Formation and then shoving for about 3 more seconds?

[Big Rack]

See? This is why no one likes you guys.

That's sounds like something a person would say who doesn't have their team in the Championship.xlolx

[BisonHype!]

Once again...the only team who can stop Georgia Southern is Georgia Southern.


Really? Good game GSU, but that post was crap.

[CID1990]

Good game GSU. Except for Russell, that convict can rot in hell. Real classy last play douche bag.

He's like the defensive version of Scott Riddle

[AppAlum2003]

Great game! Need to lose that 'We Want Bama' sign though, come on.

Sadly, I think that sign is dead serious.

[T-Dog]

#failsouthern

[Big Rack]

+1

Douchebags.

Incorrect.

[GSU Eagle]

We had our chances but penalties, dumb penalties and inablity to stop an opponent when it really counted killed us. Yeah and no kicker

[AppAlum2003]

That's sounds like something a person would say who doesn't have their team in the Championship.xlolx

Enjoy your run while you can... trust me, it doesn't last forever.

[Reign of Terrier]

I think if Wofford had the offense of GSU and GSU had the defense of Wofford, each would have won, but it doesn't work that way -_-

Good game by NDSU. There may be some chinks in the armor when playing option teams, but I think the break will help them patch that up if they have to play SHSU.

As of now, they are my favorite to win it. Jensen IMO is a better runner than passer, and their offense is nothing special but they get the job done when they need to.

[CID1990]

You didn't see him pulling a Schiano there on the Victory Formation and then shoving for about 3 more seconds?

No I am following the gamecast because I am in the 3rd World (and I don't mean Boone)

[AppAlum2003]

Incorrect.

Great rebuttal.

[Big Rack]

Sadly, I think that sign is dead serious.

It works with a Georgia QB not running a 2 minute offense correctly.

[totoinfl]

Russell lost his cool...it happens. Calling him a convict is a bit much. Hell of a game. Great game by both teams...players making plays when they needed to be made was the difference. Congrats GSU on an excellent season. On to Frisco...Whats up Talon?


You didn't see him pulling a Schiano there on the Victory Formation and then shoving for about 3 more seconds?

[sportsperson]

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[BisonHype!]

So when do we get that SoCon Trophy that someone earlier in the week was talking about?

SoCon = xasswhipx

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Enjoy your run while you can... trust me, it doesn't last forever.

Yup...some NDSU fans are like GSU Circa 2001 and App fans Circa 2008.

[T-Dog]

Karl Benson, the ball is now in your court because NDSU blocked it.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

So when do we get that SoCon Trophy that someone earlier in the week was talking about?

SoCon = xasswhipx

You don't get the trophy if you play all of the SoCon teams at home.

[Laker]

Good game GSU. Except for Russell, that convict can rot in hell. Real classy last play douche bag.

That was really cheap. Not the way to end a really hard fought game by both teams.

[GSU Eagle]

We gave them a much better game this year and had it in our hands to win it but could not finish the deal.

[AppAlum2003]

No I am following the gamecast because I am in the 3rd World (and I don't mean Boone)

hey hey hey... Boone is AT LEAST 2nd world.

[totoinfl]

Good point on Jensen, he seems to be a tough runner with some smarts.


I think if Wofford had the offense of GSU and GSU had the defense of Wofford, each would have won, but it doesn't work that way -_-

Good game by NDSU. There may be some chinks in the armor when playing option teams, but I think the break will help them patch that up if they have to play SHSU.

As of now, they are my favorite to win it. Jensen IMO is a better runner than passer, and their offense is nothing special but they get the job done when they need to.

[marenlee]

Great game! Need to lose that 'We Want Bama' sign though, come on.

It shoudl read 'We Want Notre Dame' :D

[CID1990]

6 flags reference in 5....4....3....2...

[Gil Dobie]

Great game GSU, could have went either way. Your coaching staff had the Eagles ready to play. McKinnon was every bit as good as advertised. Might meet again next year if all goes good for both teams.

[totoinfl]

Is that the best you have...get a new book.


i forgot who do app st play this week

[IBleedYellow]

I apologize for my last post. What an amazing game. GSU is all class. That was classless of me. Forgive me.

Nexus 4

[CID1990]

hey hey hey... Boone is AT LEAST 2nd world.

I dont have a place in Valle Crucis for nothin....

[BisonHype!]

You don't get the trophy if you play all of the SoCon teams at home.

If you would have won more games yourself, perhaps you would have been at home. Why blame NDSU for winning more games? Put another xtwocentsx in that excuse machine. It was a good game all around man. Could have went either way.

[woffordgrad94]

Mr. Russell needs to learn how to lose.

[GSU Eagle]

I am afraid this was our last run at a FCS championship. 3 years in a row losing in the semis sucks, but the powers that be at GSU I believe will have the Eagles headed to the FBS.

[Big Rack]

Yup...some NDSU fans are like GSU Circa 2001 and App fans Circa 2008.

Excuse us NDSU fans. We are new to the league. xsmiley_wix

[CID1990]

Great game GSU, could have went either way. Your coaching staff had the Eagles ready to play. McKinnon was every bit as good as advertised. Might meet again next year if all goes good for both teams.

Not if we have anything to say about it ;)

[totoinfl]

Talked with a couple of GSU alums this week...we all agreed that if it came down to kicking...GSU loses, unfortunately that was the case.
We gave them a much better game this year and had it in our hands to win it but could not finish the deal.

[marenlee]

PS. ESPN: Instant Classic. Do it.

It definitely should be, but this game will disappear to ESPN and never be heard of again.

[Grizo406]

Some entertaining football!xnodx

Congrats, NDSU!xthumbsupxxthumbsupx

[gregatim]

Ok, I want to recant my rot in hell and douche bag comment. Uncalled for but that was bush league and that's how guys get hurt. Taints an other wise great team that just played one hell of a game in a difficult place to play.

[SuperEagle]

Congrats NDSU. Tough loss and your freaking punter was the difference. We moved the ball pretty well, but 50+ yd drives don't get you any points when the other teams punter is consistently putting it inside the 10. He was the difference and has a heck of a leg.

[BisonHype!]

I am afraid this was our last run at a FCS championship. 3 years in a row losing in the semis sucks, but the powers that be at GSU I believe will have the Eagles headed to the FBS.

I think GSU will be back again next year. Get a strong defense to go with that running game, and good luck to a lot of teams winning the battle of the clock.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Not if we have anything to say about it ;)

Please do.

[CID1990]

Talked with a couple of GSU alums this week...we all agreed that if it came down to kicking...GSU loses, unfortunately that was the case.

This game came down to discipline, not kicking.

I guarantee you Monken's blood pressure is 210/135 right now because of the penalties, not the kicker.

[totoinfl]

You will probably have one more year of FCS...I would guess the Sun Belt will be 2014. If you move quicker than that you can't get the recruiting in place to fill the new schollies with level of player you will want.


I am afraid this was our last run at a FCS championship. 3 years in a row losing in the semis sucks, but the powers that be at GSU I believe will have the Eagles headed to the FBS.

[GSU Eagle]

I thought we were ready to play but it came down to dumb penalites, a critical fumble in the early 2nd half and once again our defense not being able to stop an opponent with the game on the line.

[GSUwinsagain]

Win with class and lose with class. GSU needs more discipline. Congrats Bison and best wishes for a championship, I am emotionally drained.

[AmsterBison]

Georgia Southern exemplifies everything I love about college football. I'm sorry they lost but not as happy as I am that the Bison won.

You guys (GSU) pushed our D around like I've never seen before. It wasn't speed. What made your offense unstoppable was execution and power. It was not fun to watch (but would have been awesome to watch somebody else try to stop the Eagles because it can't be done.)

[CID1990]

Ok, I want to recant my rot in hell and douche bag comment. Uncalled for but that was bush league and that's how guys get hurt. Taints an other wise great team that just played one hell of a game in a difficult place to play.

Just because you recanted doesn't mean he isn't a mouth breathing douchenozzle.

[totoinfl]

I would agree, but they passed on a 45 yarder earlier to punt...if you have kicking game then you score and this whole deal turns out differently. Discipline played a part in the last 3 drives, I agree.
This game came down to discipline, not kicking.

I guarantee you Monken's blood pressure is 210/135 right now because of the penalties, not the kicker.

[GSU Eagle]

If we get an invite and declare before June 1 we will be ineligible for the FCS playoffs next year-- shame.

[marenlee]

I may start to bald early pulling my hair as much as I did.

[T-Dog]

Now Brent Russell wll move on to getting paid to commit stupid penalties. Brings a tear to one's eye.

[CID1990]

Georgia Southern exemplifies everything I love about college football. I'm sorry they lost but not as happy as I am that the Bison won.

You guys (GSU) pushed our D around like I've never seen before. It wasn't speed. What made your offense unstoppable was execution and power. It was not fun to watch (but would have been awesome to watch somebody else try to stop the Eagles because it can't be done.)

orly?

[Big Rack]

It sure didn't look good after ruffing the punter.

[AppAlum2003]

This game came down to discipline, not kicking.

I guarantee you Monken's blood pressure is 210/135 right now because of the penalties, not the kicker.

The push/late hit thing after the punt went a long way in deciding this game. Give any team the ball at midfield at home with the game on the line and only the Philadelphia Eagles could screw that up.

[BisonHype!]

Georgia Southern exemplifies everything I love about college football. I'm sorry they lost but not as happy as I am that the Bison won.

You guys (GSU) pushed our D around like I've never seen before. It wasn't speed. What made your offense unstoppable was execution and power. It was not fun to watch (but would have been awesome to watch somebody else try to stop the Eagles because it can't be done.)

Totally agree. It wasn't fun to watch that running game gash 4-5 yards per rush. Hard to stop, but the Bison stuck with the game plan, and it was enough to win the game.

[Reign of Terrier]

So when do we get that SoCon Trophy that someone earlier in the week was talking about?

SoCon = xasswhipx

NDSU may be better than GSU and Wofford (at home, I will remind you), but I have a hard time thinking SDSU, ISU, or the rest of the MVC would beat them...

[theasushow]

27 penalty yards against gsu in that last ndsu drive....killer! cant do that and expect to win.

[totoinfl]

LeCompte was the difference in field position...not to mention the long snapper hustling down the field to keep the ball out of the end zone.

Congrats NDSU. Tough loss and your freaking punter was the difference. We moved the ball pretty well, but 50+ yd drives don't get you any points when the other teams punter is consistently putting it inside the 10. He was the difference and has a heck of a leg.

[AppAlum2003]

Hopefully this means the SunBelt Commissioner calls a press conference tomorrow.

[bwwilsav]

Congratulations NDSU--hope to meet again next year. Great game. Proud of GSU Eagles!!!

[trouthunter]

Wow what a game! I love the FCS!

[GSU Eagle]

McKinnon had a great game and he was very close to winning it.

[marenlee]

Win with class and lose with class. GSU needs more discipline. Congrats Bison and best wishes for a championship, I am emotionally drained.

It was really disappointing seeing GSU lose their cool. I still like GSU and I'll cheer for them in the FBS (not to mention I"m only a few hours away). But they need to keep their heads together, even in loss. I really liked how the Wofford/NDSU game both sides were 100% clean and professional. Not this time around.

[BisonHype!]

NDSU may be better than GSU and Wofford (at home, I will remind you), but I have a hard time thinking SDSU, ISU, or the rest of the MVC would beat them...

I was obviously joking, but you would be suprised with the talent that the rest of the MVC has. That isn't a joke.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

It sure didn't look good after ruffing the punter.


The push/late hit thing after the punt went a long way in deciding this game. Give any team the ball at midfield at home with the game on the line and only the Philadelphia Eagles could screw that up.

Call these a wash. The roughing penalty prevented the Bison from getting the ball at midfield. Different times in the game, granted, but still had to close that distance.

[PaladinFan]

27 penalty yards against gsu in that last ndsu drive....killer! cant do that and expect to win.

I don't really remember it being a problem under his predecessors (really starting back from Sewak) but Monken's three GSU teams have had a real problem with turnovers and penalties. Often, they are talented enough to make up for it, but the were not tonight.

[GSU Eagle]

Clock management is just not a strength for us. If the game comes down to running a 2 minute type offense at the end we just are not build to do that very well.

[PaladinFan]

27 penalty yards against gsu in that last ndsu drive....killer! cant do that and expect to win.

I don't really remember it being a problem under his predecessors (really starting back from Sewak) but Monken's three GSU teams have had a real problem with turnovers and penalties. Often, they are talented enough to make up for it, but the were not tonight.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I don't really remember it being a problem under his predecessors (really starting back from Sewak) but Monken's three GSU teams have had a real problem with turnovers and penalties. Often, they are talented enough to make up for it, but the were not tonight.

There's a reason why you reach the semi's 3 straight years and lose all 3 years. GSU is a tremendously talented team but they do not appear to be a well coached team in terms of doing the little things.

[AmsterBison]

orly?

Is the Orly about The Citadel shutting down GSU? Was McKinnon the QB? If he was, we need some tips on how to stop the Eagles sent to Fargo (not that your coaches would do something like that.)

Yeah, GSU reminds me of a team NDSU played back in the D2 days (Pittsburg State - if you are a football fan you should go see them play.) Every game against them was a slobberknocker and every game hinged on one play.

[Big Rack]

Wow what a game! I love the FCS!
xhurrayx

[AmsterBison]

There's a reason why you reach the semi's 3 straight years and lose all 3 years. GSU is a tremendously talented team but they do not appear to be a well coached team in terms of doing the little things.

Well, I don't know. They didn't make a single mistake in the first half. Nobody can be perfect. Heck, GSU seemed to be playing at a higher level.

[underdawg]

SIU would gladly play either team. I'm a thinking even our pathetic kicking game has a match in GSU

[Erks Eagles]

This loss hurts. GSU was one of the least penalized teams in the socon. We were terrible in that department tonight. Good luck to the Bison. You have a good team.

[344Johnson]

Probably the best game of football I have ever seen. Wow.

[Bisonator]

Hopefully this means the SunBelt Commissioner calls a press conference tomorrow.

Wow you guys are sure anxious to become irrelevant.

[Nickels]

Probably the best game of football I have ever seen.
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[Twentysix]

Wow that got pretty loud.

[IBleedYellow]

Best football game I have ever seen. And I was in Frisco last year. I lost ten years of my life.

Nexus 4

[AppAlum2003]

Wow you guys are sure anxious to become irrelevant.

...says the team that literally just moved up a division.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Probably the best game of football I have ever seen. Wow.

Really?? Honestly, it was a pretty ugly second half....

[blueballs]

Congratulations to the Bison players and coaches. They made the plays when they needed to and that's what champions do.

That was a great show for the nation and was a showcase for FCS at its finest.

Unfortunately, look for GSU to accept an invitation to the SunBelt and close this wonderful chapter in its history and to me that is a shame. There ain't nothing like the playoffs!

[Drblankstare]

McKinnon was the real deal. After watching this game I see why a lot of GSU fans were confident. I also loved the fact that the eagles learned from last years game and used the pass to perfection. They played a great game on offense, but you have to have discipline and special teams, I'm sure your all aware of this.

The Bison D had a tiger by the tail, but they did enough. Bison offense might as well run the TO also, because they cannot pass, it's not good.

Great season for GSU, and I sure hope you guys don't make the jump. FCS is far better off with your team and fans.

[GSU Eagle]

Very disappointing to lose for the 3rd straight year. This was our best shot. It really hurts when many of us GSU fans believe this was our last chance at a FCS championship.

[344Johnson]

Btw, Ojuri running away from a team for the first time ever. #SoConSpeed

[AmsterBison]

Unfortunately, look for GSU to accept an invitation to the SunBelt and close this wonderful chapter in its history and to me that is a shame. There ain't nothing like the playoffs!

Don't do it! Georgia Southern is FCS football.

[AppAlum2003]

If Monken doesn't blow those two timeouts while NDSU has the ball, do we have a different outcome?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Congratulations to the Bison players and coaches. They made the plays when they needed to and that's what champions do.

That was a great show for the nation and was a showcase for FCS at its finest.

Unfortunately, look for GSU to accept an invitation to the SunBelt and close this wonderful chapter in its history and to me that is a shame. There ain't nothing like the playoffs!

It's a shame GSU will destroy their program by taking it to FBS irrelavency. Temple is about to head there and I pretty much feel they should drop the program and focus on basketball.

[Bisonator]

...says the team that literally just moved up a division.

Have fun watching your team be mediocre and maybe lose in the godaddy.com bowl.

[AmsterBison]

If Monken doesn't blow those two timeouts while NDSU has the ball, do we have a different outcome?

That's what makes this game a great one in Bison eyes, at least. There's the two time-outs. There's the roughing the punter. There's the fumble. Mistakes are magnified when you have two teams like this duking it out in the playoffs because, in the regular season, you'd kind of shrug that stuff off and get back to business.

[GSU Eagle]

If there is a negative to our offense it is not one that handles 2-3 minute drills very well. You saw there at the end that we still were huddling and just did not seem capable of managing a game in the last 2-3 minutes.

[GSUwinsagain]

McKinnon was the real deal. After watching this game I see why a lot of GSU fans were confident. I also loved the fact that the eagles learned from last years game and used the pass to perfection. They played a great game on offense, but you have to have discipline and special teams, I'm sure your all aware of this.

The Bison D had a tiger by the tail, but they did enough. Bison offense might as well run the TO also, because they cannot pass, it's not good.

Great season for GSU, and I sure hope you guys don't make the jump. FCS is far better off with your team and fans.

Thanks and Good luck Jan. 5th. This one hurts, but I am very proud of how hard we played. You guys have a great team, coaching staff and fans too. I love FCS football.

[AppAlum2003]

I love how the teams that would have no chance moving up try to dig at ASU and GSU by using that catchphrase "irrelevant". Jealousy looks so bad on you.

[cbarrier90]

Have fun watching your team be mediocre and maybe lose in the godaddy.com bowl.

Have fun enjoying your one night with a national audience...

[AmsterBison]

...says the team that literally just moved up a division.

Well, NDSU moved to DI because D2 changed with a bunch of non-competitive scholarship cutters filling the division and great programs leaving.

That's why it will be a terrible blow to us if App and GSU leave the FCS. The FCS is pretty damn good right now, there haven't been any scholarship cuts, and there haven't been any ridiculous D2-style rule changes that reward teams in weak conferences.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I love how the teams that would have no chance moving up try to dig at ASU and GSU by using that catchphrase "irrelevant". Jealousy looks so bad on you.

It's the truth though.

[Go Bison]

What an epic game. GSU sure came to play and gave NDSU all they could handle. This could have went either way. Best game ever played at the Fargodome that is for sure. Congrats to Georgia Southern on a great season.

[totoinfl]

Ok...now you are old...like me...I still have nightmares about Pittsburg State and SW Texas State.

Is the Orly about The Citadel shutting down GSU? Was McKinnon the QB? If he was, we need some tips on how to stop the Eagles sent to Fargo (not that your coaches would do something like that.)

Yeah, GSU reminds me of a team NDSU played back in the D2 days (Pittsburg State - if you are a football fan you should go see them play.) Every game against them was a slobberknocker and every game hinged on one play.

[IBleedYellow]

So, GSU and ASU, please don't go FBS. These games are way to awesome with you guys in the FCS. PLEASE?
Nexus 4

[Mr. C]

Really?? Honestly, it was a pretty ugly second half....

What game were you watching?

[AppAlum2003]

It's the truth though.

I still don't get this... really. The FCS National Championship will be LUCKY to get more ratings than the worst few bowl games. And that's with all 800,000 people that live in North Dakota watching. Sure, the gap between Alabama and Buffalo is much wider than NDSU and Jacksonville, but I'll take being NIU in the Orange Bowl over being NDSU in the NC anyday.

[TSU86]

Damn .... how painful is that PA announcer? I cringed wehnever he said "Biiiiiiiison"

[Mr. C]

There's a reason why you reach the semi's 3 straight years and lose all 3 years. GSU is a tremendously talented team but they do not appear to be a well coached team in terms of doing the little things.

Georgia Southern is a very well-coached team and if you knew a bit more about football, you would see that. Why all the negative comments tonight?

[Drblankstare]

What game were you watching?

Agreed, 2nd half was amazing

[Bisonator]

I still don't get this... really. The FCS National Championship will be LUCKY to get more ratings than the worst few bowl games. And that's with all 800,000 people that live in North Dakota watching. Sure, the gap between Alabama and Buffalo is much wider than NDSU and Jacksonville, but I'll take being NIU in the Orange Bowl over being NDSU in the NC anyday.

Happy for you then. Best of luck.

[Laker]

I haven't been to a game in the FargoDome since MSU stopped playing there. Does the PA announcer say at the kickoff, "Everybody on their feet, because THE MARCH IS ON! ????

[Laker]

but I'll take being NIU in the Orange Bowl over being NDSU in the NC anyday.

I'd rather have the trophy. Even if NIU wins- and I hope that they do- they won't be playing for a championship.

[Twentysix]

I haven't been to a game in the FargoDome since MSU stopped playing there. Does the PA announcer say at the kickoff, "Everybody on their feet, because THE MARCH IS ON! ????

Indeed thats a tradition. Love it, anyone who wants to change it should get their knee caps hit with golf clubs.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Georgia Southern is a very well-coached team and if you knew a bit more about football, you would see that. Why all the negative comments tonight?

The penalties and mistakes made it pretty sloppy imo.

Negative comments? What are you talking about?

[AppAlum2003]

I'd rather have the trophy. Even if NIU wins- and I hope that they do- they won't be playing for a championship.

A championship that will get about 50 seconds of coverage on Sportscenter. NIU will get 20x that. Call it vain, but saying a championship is the most important thing means that Mt. Union has it better off than Georgia.

[steelr7]

What a great game by 2 great teams. McKinnon is a stud & the NDSU defense was able to execute just enough to keep the offense in the game. Thanks GSU for an awesome contest.

[Go Bison]

Swope touchdown catch #7 in Friday's top plays on Sportscenter.

[Mr. C]

Hopefully this means the SunBelt Commissioner calls a press conference tomorrow.

Can you quit with all of this STUPID Sun Belt crap? The Sun Belt is an awful conference, will always be an awful conference (with a commissioner who has already killed another conference) and will not do anything of any value long-term to Appalachian State, or Georgia Southern, if these two schools are stupid enough to make that move. You folks are truly clueless, if you think otherwise.

[citdog]

Have fun enjoying your one night with a national audience...


at least it wasn't a tuesday

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I still don't get this... really. The FCS National Championship will be LUCKY to get more ratings than the worst few bowl games. And that's with all 800,000 people that live in North Dakota watching. Sure, the gap between Alabama and Buffalo is much wider than NDSU and Jacksonville, but I'll take being NIU in the Orange Bowl over being NDSU in the NC anyday.

Temple was in one of those meaningless bowl games last year. Uconn was in the Fiesta Bowl two years ago which cost the school/state a ton of money. Look where both of us are now...FBS outcasts...

[AppAlum2003]

Can you quit with all of this STUPID Sun Belt crap? The Sun Belt is an awful conference, will always be an awful conference (with a commissioner who has already killed another conference) and will not do anything of any value long-term to Appalachian State, or Georgia Southern, if these two schools are stupid enough to make that move. You folks are truly clueless, if you think otherwise.

Wow... I think it's about bedtime, Mr. C. You're getting a little cranky.

[Apphole]

Can you quit with all of this STUPID Sun Belt crap? The Sun Belt is an awful conference, will always be an awful conference (with a commissioner who has already killed another conference) and will not do anything of any value long-term to Appalachian State, or Georgia Southern, if these two schools are stupid enough to make that move. You folks are truly clueless, if you think otherwise.

As an App fan/journalist that exclusively covers the FCS, you don't come off as biased at all...

[1984]

I still don't get this... really. The FCS National Championship will be LUCKY to get more ratings than the worst few bowl games. And that's with all 800,000 people that live in North Dakota watching. Sure, the gap between Alabama and Buffalo is much wider than NDSU and Jacksonville, but I'll take being NIU in the Orange Bowl over being NDSU in the NC anyday.
Its simple FBS football is promoted big time by the NCAA. The press drools over them and all the money. But all they ever have is a paper champion. That is why I do not follow them at all. I prefer to watch FCS where they have a real play off system and a Champion who took the title not had it voted to them.

[Sammy94]

Although I had to turn the sound down because of the screaming kid next to the ESPN mic, it was a great game. I hope tomorrow's outcome doesn't come down to the last minutes of the game. Congrats to the Bison. I hope we see the re-match.

[AppAlum2003]

Temple was in one of those meaningless bowl games last year. Uconn was in the Fiesta Bowl two years ago which cost the school/state a ton of money. Look where both of us are now...FBS outcasts...

And FCS teams are shutting down football programs. Even low-level FBS teams are raking in millions of dollars in donations during a horrid economy.

[TheRevSFA]

I love how the teams that would have no chance moving up try to dig at ASU and GSU by using that catchphrase "irrelevant". Jealousy looks so bad on you.

And I like how fans of teams who are leaving thumb their noses at FCS.

[IBleedYellow]

Pretty sure the Mayor of Frisco is at a bar having a drink right now. Knowing the entire town of Fargo is coming back again.

Nexus 4

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

And FCS teams are shutting down football programs. Even low-level FBS teams are raking in millions of dollars in donations during a horrid economy.

What? That is absolutely false....

[AppAlum2003]

Its simple FBS football is promoted big time by the NCAA. The press drools over them and all the money. But all they ever have is a paper champion. That is why I do not follow them at all. I prefer to watch FCS where they have a real play off system and a Champion who took the title not had it voted to them.

So does D2 and D3... do you watch them?

[Drblankstare]

Temple was in one of those meaningless bowl games last year. Uconn was in the Fiesta Bowl two years ago which cost the school/state a ton of money. Look where both of us are now...FBS outcasts...
The game is rigged at the FBS level. When you can go undefeated and not have a chance for a championship, the game is rigged. Plain and simple. It's about winning titles, you'll never get that chance

[cbarrier90]

The game is rigged at the FBS level. When you can go undefeated and not have a chance for a championship, the game is rigged. Plain and simple. It's about winning titles, you'll never get that chance

Wrong. It's about making money and increasing exposure, and you rarely if ever get that chance here.

[TheRevSFA]

Just a reminder: App State was supposed to get an invite like 8 months ago and never did

[matfu]

Ga Southern absolutely could have won. On 4th and 3 the Bisons did what they needed to do. Ga So was much better than last year. They might be in OT now if they had a kicker. (A Furman fan).

[citdog]

Wrong. It's about making money and increasing exposure, and you rarely if ever get that chance here.


I thought it was supposed to be about student athletes getting an education and playing football. thanks for correcting me.

[CID1990]

And FCS teams are shutting down football programs. Even low-level FBS teams are raking in millions of dollars in donations during a horrid economy.

And that is a sad testament.

I prefer my football untainted by the dolla

[TheRevSFA]

Wrong. It's about making money and increasing exposure, and you rarely if ever get that chance here.

So how's that team in Ypsilanti doing?

[AppAlum2003]

And I like how fans of teams who are leaving thumb their noses at FCS.

Yeah, we keep freakin' losing in FCS... I want out.

[citdog]

Ga Southern absolutely could have won. On 4th and 3 the Bisons did what they needed to do. Ga So was much better than last year. They might be in OT now if they had a kicker. (A Furman fan).


furman sucks

[TheRevSFA]

Well Georgia Southern, if you get the invite, good luck to you.

[AppAlum2003]

I thought it was supposed to be about student athletes getting an education and playing football. thanks for correcting me.

I thought you were smarter than that... it's never about the students... it's about the athletes.

Even in the FCS level, contributions to the school that are supposed to be for "student athlete scholarships" are given with the intention of getting the best players at the school.

[cbarrier90]

I don't always agree with Citdog, but when I do...


furman sucks

[Drblankstare]

Wrong. It's about making money and increasing exposure, and you rarely if ever get that chance here.

If its not about winning, your doing it wrong.

[TheRevSFA]

Yeah, we keep freakin' losing in FCS... I want out.

Trend will probably continue if you get the invite

[AppAlum2003]

Trend will probably continue if you get the invite

Yeah, but then at least other people will make fun of us after they beat us.

[Hammerhead]

With 2 great teams, it often comes down to mistakes. NDSU had a big one roughing the punter in the end zone that prevented the Bison from getting the ball at the GSU 40.

GSU was the best team we played all year and that game could have gone either way. This was probably the most exciting football game ever played at the Fargodome or Dacotah Field.


I thought we were ready to play but it came down to dumb penalites, a critical fumble in the early 2nd half and once again our defense not being able to stop an opponent with the game on the line.

[GSU Eagle]

What a run we have had the last 3 years-- semifinals 3 years in a row. Yes it is disappointing we did not make the championsip game but we can say we were in the top 4 3 years in a row -- not bad. It would have been nice to have hosted a semi one of these past 3 years but no such luck. After a little reflection most GSU fans will realize this has been a very good last 3 years. NDSU I believe is the best team in FCS -- at least the last 2 years--- and it is no disgrace to lose to them in Fargo. We had our chances tonight but in the 4th quarter when the game was on the line NDSU made more plays.

[TheRevSFA]

Yeah, but then at least other people will make fun of us after they beat us.

No, realistically no one will care about you except for maybe your new rival in Charlotte.

Realistically you'll wind up like western and eastern Michigan or maybe FAU...effectively "who?"

[Eaglesrus]

Tough loss to take, but great game Bison, you did what you had to do in the last 4 minutes and we didn't. Unfortunately, I'm afraid my son was right when he texted me "Russell's......gonna get himself in serious trouble if he doesn't get it under control".

Anyway, congratulations to NDSU.

[1984]

So does D2 and D3... do you watch them?

When available and not in conflict with Bison Games. The university I attended for my Masters plays DIII.

[asumike83]

Just looked at the final stats: GSU outgained NDSU 430-276 and won the time of possession by 7 minutes. Turnovers, penalties and kicking were the difference.

[GSU Eagle]

And I am not saying the SunBelt is a great league. I have become resigned to the fact that we are probably moving there however. Our president and AD are committed to GSU playing FBS football. So whether I want that or not, it appears to be coming. If it does I will miss the playoffs and the rivalries we have built in the SoCon.

[AppAlum2003]

What? That is absolutely false....

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/college/story/2012-05-14/ncaa-college-athletics-finances-database/54955804/1

Sort this by Revenue... the bottom 1/4 is FCS teams (the FCS teams up higher have successful basketball teams).

Forget the expense side - schools need to learn to control that better. My point still stands that FBS teams are bringing in money while FCS teams are closing down programs.

[marenlee]

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/college/story/2012-05-14/ncaa-college-athletics-finances-database/54955804/1

Sort this by Revenue... the bottom 1/4 is FCS teams (the FCS teams up higher have successful basketball teams).

Forget the expense side - schools need to learn to control that better. My point still stands that FBS teams are bringing in money while FCS teams are closing down programs.

Didn't only 20 or so FBS programs actually make money? 90% football programs out there lose money.

[1984]

Just looked at the final stats: GSU outgained NDSU 430-276 and won the time of possession by 7 minutes. Turnovers, penalties and kicking were the difference.

Yes and they are part of the game also. In the end the only thing that counts is 20-23.

[AppAlum2003]

No, realistically no one will care about you except for maybe your new rival in Charlotte.

Realistically you'll wind up like western and eastern Michigan or maybe FAU...effectively "who?"

But we're dealing in assumptions here. That's my biggest problem. Just because there are examples of schools that have moved up and failed means that ASU and GSU shouldn't try?

Seriously, if the only thing that matters is winning why not drop to D2 and win every year? Mt. Union clearly doesn't belong in D3 but they stick around to win over and over and over again. They get their yearly 45 seconds of coverage on Sportscenter and start again the next year.

[steelr7]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXlZMIPyxRI

[AppAlum2003]

Didn't only 20 or so FBS programs actually make money? 90% football programs out there lose money.

Even the worst teams in FBS aren't dropping football programs or dropping to D2 (WSSU)

[asumike83]

But we're dealing in assumptions here. That's my biggest problem. Just because there are examples of schools that have moved up and failed means that ASU and GSU shouldn't try?.

Not to mention, we could kick the sh** out of those three teams already. I have no idea how things will work out for us but I can't imagine we'd start getting worse recruits if we moved up.

[BEAR]

Great game tonight by both teams. xbowx

I smell a possible rematch in Frisco. xsalutex

[Big Rack]

That's what makes this game a great one in Bison eyes, at least. There's the two time-outs. There's the roughing the punter. There's the fumble. Mistakes are magnified when you have two teams like this duking it out in the playoffs because, in the regular season, you'd kind of shrug that stuff off and get back to business.

Well said.

[Vitojr130]

Wow. That was one of the best games I have ever seen in the dome. Thanks for that GSU. Easily the hardest fought win NDSU has had so far this season. Man, I hope GSU doesn't make the jump up to FBS because the FCS needs more teams like this.

[silkamilkamonico]

Just looked at the final stats: GSU outgained NDSU 430-276 and won the time of possession by 7 minutes. Turnovers, penalties and kicking were the difference.

Was at the game.

GSU was the best team we've played in the last 2 years. HFA was definitely the difference. They got a little something every drive. We either struggled to 3 and out, or drove down and scored.

Our defense is completely beat up after the last 2 weeks. I was very impressed with GSU's resilience throughout the game, it just got away from them in the end. Our defense make the key stops when they needed to give the offense a chance. I don't think GSU handled our crowd noise very well, as false starts killed some of their drives.

I thought it was super cool to see GSU team salute their fanbase after the game. A lot of character in a moment where they are probably completely pissed, brokenhearted, beat up, emotionally spent, losing their season on a game they very well easily could have won.

I sit right next to the entrance of the other teams locker room. I have never seen our section give the opposing team a standing ovation when they went to the locker room as a team.

Big props to GSU. Great team.

[TheRevSFA]

But we're dealing in assumptions here. That's my biggest problem. Just because there are examples of schools that have moved up and failed means that ASU and GSU shouldn't try?

Seriously, if the only thing that matters is winning why not drop to D2 and win every year? Mt. Union clearly doesn't belong in D3 but they stick around to win over and over and over again. They get their yearly 45 seconds of coverage on Sportscenter and start again the next year.

It's an assumption but its realistic.

FBS doesn't guarantee you more fans. FBS doesn't actually guarantee you more exposure. Moving to lower tier FBS conferences is almost a lateral move, except you'll get paid twice as much to get spanked by an ACC or Big 10 team, and you miss out on those FBS transfers.

You already fill up KBS, but do you really think you're going to acquire more fans that do not have ties to app state? It might help enrollment, but is the campus feasibly prepared for that? When App State finishes under .500 for multiple years, will the shine begin to fade? Those are serious questions to ask.

There is an over saturation of FBS teams, and when the power teams split and form a new division, which will happen, what will you have gained?

[TheRevSFA]

Not to mention, we could kick the sh** out of those three teams already. I have no idea how things will work out for us but I can't imagine we'd start getting worse recruits if we moved up.

Can you? You couldn't beat ISUr at home in December...

[TheRevSFA]

My point is: look at all of the schools that have moved up in the past 20 years and see who has truly benefitted from it. Don't assume that moving up is a magical yellow brick road to better recruits and great bowl games, because its not.

Good luck Appy, and that's not meant condescendingly. If you get to jump, good luck

[asumike83]

Can you? You couldn't beat ISUr at home in December...

We lost by 1 in OT on a blocked PAT. ISUr beat one of the teams you mentioned (EMU) by 17 at their place in a game that was nowhere near as close as the final score so, in my opinion, yes. It would take a step back for our on-field product to be on par with EMU, WMU or FAU.

[Drblankstare]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXlZMIPyxRI

I still remember how badly Brock felt after the EWU fumble. He has come a long way. Say what you will about the passing game, but the kid is a winner hands down

[asumike83]

Moving to lower tier FBS conferences is almost a lateral move, except you'll get paid twice as much to get spanked by an ACC or Big 10 team, and you miss out on those FBS transfers.

You already fill up KBS, but do you really think you're going to acquire more fans that do not have ties to app state? It might help enrollment, but is the campus feasibly prepared for that? When App State finishes under .500 for multiple years, will the shine begin to fade? Those are serious questions to ask.

This is the logic I don't understand and I really do not mean this to you specifically. So many people say that it is a lateral move but then say they expect us to go .500 or worse. It can't be both.


... sorry for the derail. Congrats to GSU and NDSU, one hell of a game! Hate that one of y'all had to lose.

[TheRevSFA]

This is the logic I don't understand and I really do not mean this to you specifically. So many people say that it is a lateral move but then say they expect us to go .500 or worse. It can't be both.

It's lateral in terms of prestige, and national awafeness, well, except you get to be on ncaa football without using team builder....oh wait sorry South Alabama

[marenlee]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXlZMIPyxRI

Love the fan telling everyone to shutup.

[GATA_OneMoreTime]

Was at the game.

GSU was the best team we've played in the last 2 years. HFA was definitely the difference. They got a little something every drive. We either struggled to 3 and out, or drove down and scored.

Our defense is completely beat up after the last 2 weeks. I was very impressed with GSU's resilience throughout the game, it just got away from them in the end. Our defense make the key stops when they needed to give the offense a chance. I don't think GSU handled our crowd noise very well, as false starts killed some of their drives.

I thought it was super cool to see GSU team salute their fanbase after the game. A lot of character in a moment where they are probably completely pissed, brokenhearted, beat up, emotionally spent, losing their season on a game they very well easily could have won.

I sit right next to the entrance of the other teams locker room. I have never seen our section give the opposing team a standing ovation when they went to the locker room as a team.

Big props to GSU. Great team.

I wasn't there, and obviously the coverage didn't show this, but I'll take your word for it and that is an extremely classy move by your fans. Hats off to NDSU coaches and players. What a game. I'm pretty sure it took 3 years off of my life. Congrats on a hard fought victory and good luck in Frisco.

[GATA_OneMoreTime]

Of course this thread derails into a pissing match about FBS vs. FCS xblahx

[Drblankstare]

xhugx
Of course this thread derails into a pissing match about FBS vs. FCS xblahx

We just don't want you assholes to leave......please stayxhugxxhugx

[GATA_OneMoreTime]

xhugx

We just don't want you assholes to leave......please stayxhugxxhugx

I'll miss the passion and everything else about the FCS playoffs, but I understand the move as far as the interests of the University. As many have said, we have accomplished everything we can at this level, and have nowhere to go but up. Sad to see us potentially leaving, but optimistic as to what it will do for our university as a whole.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I'll miss the passion and everything else about the FCS playoffs, but I understand the move as far as the interests of the University. As many have said, we have accomplished everything we can at this level, and have nowhere to go but up. Sad to see us potentially leaving, but optimistic as to what it will do for our university as a whole.

You can now have a home and home with Temple. Your kids will love playing big time football in front of 10k people at the Linc.

[Drblankstare]

I'll miss the passion and everything else about the FCS playoffs, but I understand the move as far as the interests of the University. As many have said, we have accomplished everything we can at this level, and have nowhere to go but up. Sad to see us potentially leaving, but optimistic as to what it will do for our university as a whole.

I get it, and I wish you luck. I just don't think the upside is as good as everyone thinks. Marshall as example

[steelbison]

Wow. What a game!! Just got home. Best football game I've ever been to. Hats off to GSU. This could have gone other way. Best of luck and let's try this again next year!!

[citdog]

Of course this thread derails into a pissing match about FBS vs. FCS xblahx



and fbs still sucks

[pwbnd]

I sit right next to the entrance of the other teams locker room. I have never seen our section give the opposing team a standing ovation when they went to the locker room as a team.

Big props to GSU. Great team.

Was also at the game and took part in the standing ovation for GSU. The entire NW corner of the dome, probably 7 sections or so, gave GSU players and coaches a standing ovation as they left the field. They deserved every second of it. Amazing game. Two fantastic programs.

[Drblankstare]

Was also at the game and took part in the standing ovation for GSU. The entire NW corner of the dome, probably 10 sections or so, gave GSU players and coaches a standing ovation as they left the field. They deserved every second of it. Amazing game. Two fantastic programs.
+1

[GATA_OneMoreTime]

Was also at the game and took part in the standing ovation for GSU. The entire NW corner of the dome, probably 10 sections or so, gave GSU players and coaches a standing ovation as they left the field. They deserved every second of it. Amazing game. Two fantastic programs.
Extremely classy move. As much banter has been exchanged this week between the two fan bases, you guys have a great team and great fans. We are very similar in that regard. Best of luck to you in Frisco and if this is our last year in FCS, best of luck to you in the FCS. You guys are building a dynasty and I hope you continue to do so. I'll always believe that GSU has the best fans in the world, but you guys are a close second for sure!

[Southern Bison]

So when do we get that SoCon Trophy that someone earlier in the week was talking about?

SoCon = xasswhipx

I can swing by on Tuesday and pick it up. I'm flying in on Christmas Day.

[GATA_OneMoreTime]

I can swing by on Tuesday and pick it up. I'm flying in on Christmas Day.

xlolx What a fun week it has been with the NDSU posters, especially you Southern Bison. Best of luck, and enjoy your high lifes!

[Bisonoline]

GSU you have a great football team. IMO you are a better team than last year. What a game. I am exhausted.

[eaglewraith]

Soooo, can we use #ButtBison next year? :)

[Mr. C]

Here is the link from College Sports Journal's coverage of the game:

http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/ncaa-division-i-sports/fcs-football/677-north-dakota-state-blocks-georgia-southern-s-path-to-fcs-title-game

[World]

CONGRATULATIONS TO DEFENDING CHAMPION NORTH DAKOTA STATE

for reaching the Championship game a second year in a row!

[Bison56]

Never had so many ups and downs during a game as i had tonight. GSU is a great team. I wont be talking for a week after all the yelling i did tonight. Never heard it so loud as i did tonight. Again congrats to GSU you guys were awesome. One of the best games i have ever been to.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Was also at the game and took part in the standing ovation for GSU. The entire NW corner of the dome, probably 7 sections or so, gave GSU players and coaches a standing ovation as they left the field. They deserved every second of it. Amazing game. Two fantastic programs.

Kudos to the NDSU fans for that.

[FargoBison]

That was a great football game, I was just a fan and I feel like I just got done playing a game. It was very draining, the game had so many ups and downs. I had feeling that the coaches would put the ball in Brock's hands and I am so glad he came through for us. Both teams left everything they had on the field, I have all the respect in the world for GSU they gave our defense everything it could handle and more. The GSU QB was the real deal, huge difference between him and Jaybo. Congrats on a great season GSU, I hope you stick around for one more year but if you leave good luck.

[Bison56]

Was also at the game and took part in the standing ovation for GSU. The entire NW corner of the dome, probably 7 sections or so, gave GSU players and coaches a standing ovation as they left the field. They deserved every second of it. Amazing game. Two fantastic programs.

Although i was on the opposite side i stood and gave them the respect they deserved as they left the field. 2 teams that had a battle on the football field its to bad someone had to lose.

[Drblankstare]

200 pages. I'm so proud, looks like we made it...............I might be too drunk:D

[asumike83]

The Bison just made one more play than GSU, hell of a game.

EWU and SHSU have a hard act to follow.

[Southern Bison]

To the GaSo fans and team:

What an amazing game that both teams provided for us as fans. Your coaches planned quite will and the players left everything on the field tonight. Regardless of the "bar stool bravado" that we espouse before the game on this thread, I've had great respect for the 6-time NC of FCS football. Personally, I hope that you will stay in the SoCon for a while so that I may see you play at Wofford** or App* soon and experience what is great football in the SoCon. Congratulations on 3 semifinals in a row...it is nothing to hang your heads about. GaSo will continue to shine as one of the beacons of FCS football both for their history and for years to come.

Standing OOOOO

*Asumike83 - I need a ticket
**youngterrier - I need a ticket

[Strommer10]

Hell of a game GSU, you guys deserved that one. You guys have a great team. That was one of the best games I've ever seen in person. My ears are still ringing and have a massive headache. I also want to thank all of the GSU fans that made the trip. Haven't heard one bad thing about you guys. Hope to see you guys again next year! Go Bison!

[IBleedYellow]

We got out played tonight but we got the plays that we needed to win. Nothing but respect from the GSU fans I talked to. Earl have great banter going up to these games. Now then, stay in the SoCon dammit!

Nexus 4

[Vitojr130]

So, does this game go down into the record books as an FCS classic?

I, for one, thought it was one of the best football games I have ever seen.

[Southern Bison]

Quip from the party in Charlotte:

Fellow alumni: "Did your wife go to NDSU?"
Me: "You mean my ex-wife? No, she graduated from Chapel Hill, that's how I ended up down here."
Fellow alumni: "Oh"
Me: "Otherwise I'd still be in MN with Bison season tickets."