2014 National Champ Game Score Thread <---

[Wallace]

For all of us nor in the stadium let's talk the game through, play by play, score by score. This is not a smack thread like the other threads, this is just about the game.

10 minutes to kickoff. I am listening online. NDSU vs. ILS for the NCAA D-I national title.

[Laker]

The basketball game finally got done on ESPN2. I assume that pregame will take about two minutes.

[Wallace]

ILS wins the coin flip and will kick

[TheKingpin28]

Looks like about 70/30 Bison to ISUr fans based off of the cameras

[Laker]

Looks like about 70/30 Bison to ISUr fans based off of the cameras

Yes- at least. I don't see much red in that sea of green and gold.

Offsides on the kickoff by ISU.

[TheKingpin28]

Yes- at least. I don't see much red in that sea of green and gold.
Offsides on the kickoff by ISU.

The center of the ISUr is covered in red and that one stripe in the end zone corner

[Wallace]

NDSU past midfield on the opening drive

[Wallace]

NDSU holding pushes it back to the ILS 42

1 Qtr 0-0

[Sycamore62]

Weak holding call on #54

[Wallace]

long run by NDSU and fumble by Wentz - ILS ball

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ILS starts at their 19

[Mr. C]

Huge play as Wentz scrambles for a big first down and then fumbles at the Redbird 19.

[dwtime]

NDSU should get a big dose of Roberson today.

[Wallace]

Robeson long run into NDSU terrirory

[Mr. C]

Roberson looking dangerous early.

[Mr. C]

Poor throws by Roberson kill the Redbird drive.

[Wallace]

Meredith bumbles the catch and ILS punts

[BEAR]

Roberson can run more if he wants. Plus his receivers got to catch those wide open throws.

[Wallace]

ILS downs it at the 4

[Laker]

So far it has been the two QBs on each team's opening drives.

[Sycamore62]

NDSU have turned some bad plays into big plays

[Wallace]

1Q 0-0 5 minutes into the game

[BEAR]

Why don't they say The NCAA Division I FCS National Championship?

[kalm]

Poor throws by Roberson kill the Redbird drive.

Yep. Have to make those plays (WR's too) against the bison.

[Mr. C]

A lot of penalties early. Procedure penalty backs NDSU up at the one.

[Wallace]

big 3rd down coming inside the 10

[Wallace]

The trophy reads "NCAA Division I National Champion"

[BEAR]

Great chance here for the Birds to put together a scoring drive.

[Wallace]

ILS holds and gets the ball inside the Bison 40

[Mr. C]

The Redbirds need to take advantage of field position at the NDSU 38 after the punt.

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Pass interference on the bomb by NDSU to save a TD.

[dwtime]

Faceguarding on NDSU

[Wallace]

Smith looks like he interfered and NDSU gets the 15 yard penalty, ILS at the 25

[Mr. C]

No doubt about Emmanuel being the top defensive player in FCS.

[TheKingpin28]

Those are some nice tackles by the LT on 2 consecutive plays

[Mr. C]

Faceguarding on NDSU
No such penalty in college football.

[Wallace]

Coprich gets the first down at the 12

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6 minutes 1Q 0-0

[Mr. C]

Good read by Roberson to find Anderson in the back of the end zone

[BEAR]

TD!!

[Wallace]

Anderson gets the TD pass for ILS

[kalm]

And that's where Robeson can beat them.

[Sycamore62]

No such penalty in college football.

Just textbook pass interference

[Mr. C]

Illinois State 7, North Dakota State 0, 5:28 left in the first quarter.

[Catsfan90]

NDSU secondary looking weak.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Man, that was a beauty of a pass by Roberson.

[Wallace]

I call them ILS not ISU-R because that's what the conference calls them

[Mr. C]

Just textbook pass interference
Yep. You said it.

[Mr. C]

NDSU secondary looking weak.
Usually is a Bison strength. I'm sure adjustments will be made.

[Wallace]

the crowd sounds a lot quieter

[BisonFan02]

NDSU secondary looking weak.

Cover 2....LB Deluca has that man and couldn't catch up. Bison missing Beck on that play.

[Catsfan90]

Usually is a Bison strength. I'm sure adjustments will be made.
Yah, that's why I was so surprised. Its still early though!

[Mr. C]

Can that woman sideline reporter come up with any more cliches?

[MR. CHICKEN]

...WHAA CONFERENCE ARE DUH ZEEBS...FROM.....AWK!

[Mr. C]

Fourth penalty already on NDSU. Illegal substitution.

[kalm]

No such penalty in college football.

But if you don't play the ball you're still getting called.

[Wallace]

NDSU starts and got another penalty

[Mr. C]

Another flag. Face mask on ISU.

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But if you don't play the ball you're still getting called.
That is not the rule. You don't have to play the ball, but when you make contact, you are going to get the flag.

[Wallace]

NDSU into ILS territory on a faskmask penalty

1Q 4:30 ILS leads 7-0

[Sycamore62]

But if you don't play the ball you're still getting called.

Without the hand on the shoulder it would have been a nice/lucky play

[Mr. C]

Crocket for 14 on the swing pass to the ISU 14.

[Wallace]

Crockett showing some skills, NDSU at the 14

[Laker]

Just textbook pass interference

Since they are so close to Dallas I kept expecting them to pick up the flag. :D

[Mr. C]

Stupid announcer saying one of the ISU players had "Division I interest out of high school." All these players had "Division I interest."

Wentz fumbles the snap and is sacked.

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Wentz is sacked again and stripped of the ball, but NDSU gets it back.

[Wallace]

good ILS pursuit on the sacks

[kalm]

Another flag. Face mask on ISU.

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That is not the rule. You don't have to play the ball, but when you make contact, you are going to get the flag.

I understand, but you can get away with a little contact if you're head is turned. It hasn't really changed that much in the way it's called.

[TheKingpin28]

Wentz looks like he trying too hard but the OLine can't seem to get a block for him

[dwtime]

terrible call that was a fumble he didn't go down

[Mr. C]

Play was blown dead and Adam Keller with the 41-yard field goal to make it 7-3.

[HailSzczur]

Bison lucked out with a whistle happy ref there.....

[Wallace]

1Q about a minute to go ILS leads 7-3

[Mattymc727]

Refs spot the Bison an extra 10 yards for the field goal.

[Winindy]

sounded like the whistle blew before the fumble

[Laker]

NDSU kicks the field goal- still down 7-3.

[Mr. C]

Replay shows the officials blew the whistle play later than where it was marked. Bad call, I don't care what the NCAA director of officials said.

[TheKingpin28]

First reference of the FBS championship. Many more to come

[Wallace]

ILS starts at their 23

[Mr. C]

Coprich with a first-down gain, but Roberson is short on most of his throws thus far.

[Laker]

Well, there they go again- talking about Ohio State and Oregon.

I suppose that they will keep this up all day.

[BEAR]

Bird offense breaking bison ankles on those runs.

[Mr. C]

ESPN has the FBS championship game, of course they will promote it.

[Wallace]

Coprich handling the load

[Mr. C]

End of one period, Illinois State 7, North Dakota State 3.

[Mr. C]

Illinois State looked like the more poised team in the first period, but we will see what NDSU does, particularly in the second half.

[BEAR]

Both coaches doing pretty good calling offensive schemes to start the game.

[Wallace]

kind of a "feeling out" first quarter

[Catsfan90]

Great game so far, I'm interested to see what adjustments the Bison make.

[BEAR]

Man Roberson has a strong arm!

[TheKingpin28]

WR needs to catch that

[Wallace]

now Neblitt bumbles a catch

[Laker]

ISU has had a couple of drops that should have been made.

[HailSzczur]

Interesting play call for 3rd and 6

[Wallace]

ILS punts

[Mr. C]

NDSU forces an ISU punt. Fair catch at the 16 after a 41-yard punt.

[Wallace]

NDSU starts at their 16

2Q 14:13 ILS leads 7-3

[Sycamore62]

ISUr doing pretty good up front on D

[BEAR]

I think they need longer spikes because players are sliding all over the place. Hard ground or wet field?

[Mr. C]

Interesting play call for 3rd and 6
You have to change it up, run and pass. Coprich was a broken tackle away from a first down there.

[Mr. C]

I think they need longer spikes because players are sliding all over the place. Hard ground or wet field?
Actually, the turf looks to be soft. Did you see that punt in the first quarter for ISU stick at the two?

[TheKingpin28]

That close up shows chunks on the ground. Still not as bad as last year

[BEAR]

Actually, the turf looks to be soft. Did you see that punt in the first quarter for ISU stick at the two?

Marshy field.

[TheKingpin28]

Wentz to Vraa for huge gain. If Vraa is healthy that's 6

[BisonFan02]

It looks like a grass field.........there will be some "chunks"

[Mr. C]

Wentz with a big pass play to Vraa aftrer avoiding the blitz.

[Catsfan90]

Wow if Vraa was 100% that was a TD!

[BEAR]

Birds gotta wrap up.

[Mr. C]

It looks like a grass field.........there will be some "chunks"
Hopefully not chunks like in 2004, or 2014.

[Sycamore62]

Th replay official is taking a nap

[Mr. C]

Wow if Vraa was 100% that was a TD!
Really poor coverage to let him get free.

[Catsfan90]

Really poor coverage to let him get free.
He was wide open.

[Mr. C]

Crocket looks to be short of the first down.

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He was wide open.
Because the defensive back didn't stay with his assignment, but ran up expecting Wentz to keep it.

[kalm]

ISU will get to Wentz eventually.

[Mr. C]

The NCAA director of officials is an idiot.

[TheKingpin28]

Crocket looks to be short of the first down.

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Because the defensive back didn't stay with his assignment, but ran up expecting Wentz to keep it.

Look for the power package with Wentz to take the A gap dive

[Mr. C]

No wonder that officiating is SO BAD in college.

[BisonFan02]

Long review....probably respotting ball.

[Mr. C]

Why is this OBVIOUS replay taking so long?

[Wallace]

NDSU fans have to be going a little crazy with the FG thought

[Catsfan90]

This is a big fourth and 1

[dwtime]

Good call

[Mr. C]

Fourth and one for the Bison. Decision time. Going for it.

[Laker]

First and goal for NDSU

[Mr. C]

Wentz sneaks for the first and goal.

[BisonFan02]

Need a TD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO ****ing FGs!!!!!!

[Mr. C]

Crockett to the 6. 2nd and goal.

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Wentz throws back into double coverage. Incomplete. Third down.

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Time out late on third and goal from the six by ISU.

[BisonFan02]

This has been a story for this season at times for the Bison O....they've gotta punch these in.

[Wallace]

Need a TD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO ****ing FGs!!!!!!
haha - thought so!

[Mr. C]

Need a TD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO ****ing FGs!!!!!!
Field goals will get a team beat in a game like this.

[Catsfan90]

Need a TD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO ****ing FGs!!!!!!
Just thinking that, huge drive! Field goals aren't going to win this.

[Mr. C]

This has been a story for this season at times for the Bison O....they've gotta punch these in.
Wonder what play call the Bison will change to now. Almost certainly that was going to be Wentz on the QB draw.

[BisonFan02]

Montana game 2.0....except that ISUr is moving the ball at times.

[TheKingpin28]

Albers with 6! TD Bison

[Laker]

Touchdown pass for NDSU.

[BisonFan02]

Heart skipped a beat there....TD Bison.

[Mr. C]

Two tight end set slant for the TD pass.

[Wallace]

sweet call by NDSU for the TD

[Mr. C]

North Dakota State 10, Illinois State 7, 8:43 left in the half.

[Wallace]

2Q NDSU leads 10-7

[BisonFan02]

Both TEs for NDSU are going to need to have big games with Vraa hobbled.

[Mr. C]

Bet that play was something NDSU hadn't used yet this year.

[centennial]

Good game so far.

[Wallace]

NDSU penalties, ILS bumbling receivers seem to the story so far

[Mr. C]

Both TEs for NDSU are going to need to have big games with Vraa hobbled.
ISU's pass coverage has left the middle pretty open so far, so the TEs are an obvious place to go. The Bison are usually strong at TE.

[BisonFan02]

Bet that play was something NDSU hadn't used yet this year.

Not to that side...the quick TE slant is used often...usually Vaadeland (like the K state game).

[Catsfan90]

Patti has a creepy smile....

[Mr. C]

NDSU penalties, ILS bumbling receivers seem to the story so far
One dropped, low throw is bumbling receivers?

[Sycamore62]

I'd rather them talk about the FBS championship than talk to Patty

[TheKingpin28]

Patti has a creepy smile....

Yes she does

[Wallace]

One dropped, low throw is bumbling receivers?
If the receivers have the ball in their hands then they should catch it

[Mr. C]

Great blocking to free Coprich.

[Wallace]

Coprich still rumbling

[dwtime]

Roberson is not very consistent in throwing the ball today.

[Mr. C]

If the receivers have the ball in their hands then they should catch it
And that last play was ONLY the second drop in the game.

[Wallace]

ILS on third down near midfield

[Mr. C]

Roberson is not very consistent in throwing the ball today.
That has been the problem more than the receivers.

[Wallace]

ILS punts again

[Mr. C]

Fair catch for NDSU at the 11.

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7:04 left in the half
NDSU 10, ISU 7

[TheKingpin28]

If I was Matt Entz I'd be telling my guys if we can contain Coprich and Roberson inside the tackles, then I'd feel very comfortable with them trying to be beat the Bison D through the air

[Sycamore62]

These morons announcing....."He Turns!!!"


no there wasn't any contact

you don't have to talk for 3 straight hours

[Laker]

Will NDSU try to go to ground and pound?

[Mr. C]

14 1/2 to 8 1/2 minutes of possession for NDSU so far.

[BisonFan02]

Will NDSU try to go to ground and pound?

Safe bet.

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LOVE the FB plays to Bonnet.....

[Wallace]

2Q halfway though - NDSU leads 10-7

[Mr. C]

These morons announcing....."He Turns!!!"


no there wasn't any contact

you don't have to talk for 3 straight hours
They need to listen to some Ray Scott NFL games ... Starr, Dowler, Touchdown.

[Wallace]

3rd sack by ILS

[Mr. C]

Illinois State is dominating with the defensive line on NDSU passing downs.

[Wallace]

ILS holds and NDSU punts

[Ginsbach]

Illinois State is dominating with the defensive line on NDSU passing downs.

Wasn't that a corner blitz that Wentz got sacked on?

[Wallace]

ILS starts ar rheir 15

[Catsfan90]

Good stop by ILS. They need to score before the half to stay in this.

[Mr. C]

Vraa is short on the pass reception. Wonder how long his hamstring will hold up in this game? ISU ball after the punt. 4:06 left in the half.

[Wallace]

2Q 4:06 NDSU leds 10-7

[Mr. C]

Wasn't that a corner blitz that Wentz got sacked on?
They are blitzing, but the DL is still playing well.

[Wallace]

Coprich shining

[Mr. C]

Roberson doesn't seem that aware of what is going on around him, but has the mobility to still get out of trouble.

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Coprich shining
After looking mediocre in the game with UNH. Good comeback for him. First down run for Coprich over the 40.

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1:36 left in the first half with ISU facing a second down at the Redbird 40.

[Wallace]

ILS threatens NDSU territory but time running out in the half

[Mr. C]

Roberson is fortunate to avoid an interception with a bad decision on the pass. Heagle almost got it.

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Roberson almost throws a pick to C.J. Smith. Fourth down.

[Laker]

Roberson really seems to be forcing his throws.

[Wallace]

NDSU coverage looking good

[kalm]

Roberson needs to settle down.

[Mr. C]

Shanked punt bounces at the Bison 40, but gets a Redbird bounce to the NDSU 30 with 1:07 left.

[Laker]

1:07 to go in the half- NDSU ball on their own 30.

[Wallace]

NDSU gets the punt with 1:07 left at their 30

[Mr. C]

Crockett minus-one.

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Crockett with a short run. NDSU is going to run it out.

[Wallace]

that's the half NDSU leading 10-7

[TheKingpin28]

10-7 Halftime

[centennial]

The ****. Not even trying to score.

[Ginsbach]

Man, I would have love to seen NDSU try to at least get into field goal range there.

[Mr. C]

Halftime
North Dakota State 10
Illinois State 7

[Laker]

That is halftime. To me, NDSU is settling down and starting to take control. Analysis?

[Mr. C]

Man, I would have love to seen NDSU try to at least get into field goal range there.
I would agree.

[Wallace]

why didn't NDSU go for a score there with three timeouts?

[kdinva]

No Jay Walker in the booth?

[Mr. C]

North Dakota State settled down in the second quarter. Illinois State needs Roberson to get on track with his passing for the Redbirds to be able to win.

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No Jay Walker in the booth?
Thankfully.

[Wallace]

That is halftime. To me, NDSU is settling down and starting to take control. Analysis?
I don't see either team taking "control" but I do see two offenses that will be itching to make adjustments and explode in the second half

[KPSUL]

Everything about the 1st half, low score, pace, defensive emphasis favors NDSU. Doesn't mean ISU can't turn things around, but they need to get the passing game going, receivers have to make some catches.

[Bison56]

No Jay Walker in the booth?
Isn't it wonderful?

[Mr. C]

I would look for NDSU to focus on running inside and pounding the ball to try to wear ISU down in the second half, with some occasional focus on throwing to the TEs.

Illinois State gets the ball first in the second half and needs Roberson to complete some passes to balance him and Coprich in the fairly effective running game. The first drive will be huge for the Redbirds to reestablish some momentum.

[Bison56]

So pretty much what I expected low scoring. Will be interesting to see who makes better adjustments in the second half.

[Catsfan90]

Isn't it wonderful?
Hopefully he does the calls for the meac vs swac bowl, and stays far clear of the FCS playoffs next year.

[kdinva]

Hopefully he does the calls for the meac vs swac bowl, and stays far clear of the FCS playoffs next year.

xthumbsupx

he's already auditioning.... xlolx

[Wallace]

only 28 yards passing for ILS in the first half???? Roberson is a second half QB but the imbalance resulted in ILS trailing

[Lehigh Football Nation]

The FCS playoffs really suffers from this non-stop CFP coverage. More so than the BCS era.

[Da Herd]

Roberson passing looks terrible. Does he have any snap in that arm? He's floating everything.

Redbirds D line is doing much better getting pressure on passing plays than the bisons d.

Love Wentz extending plays and along with that he makes a guy nervous at times!

[Catsfan90]

The FCS playoffs really suffers from this non-stop CFP coverage. More so than the BCS era.
I agree.

[Bison56]

Hopefully he does the calls for the meac vs swac bowl, and stays far clear of the FCS playoffs next year.
I hope that isn't a tease.

[Mr. C]

The FCS playoffs really suffers from this non-stop CFP coverage. More so than the BCS era.
People have to realize that ESPN paid $500 million to televise the FBS three-game playoff. Why would anyone expect them not to promote a game being played on Monday night between Oregon and Ohio State for a historic championship?

[Wallace]

3Q begins

[Mr. C]

Illinois State botches a short kickoff and NDS recovers.

[Wallace]

NDSU gets a short KO recovery

[TheKingpin28]

Well that's one way to start a half!

[BisonFan02]

I'll take it! xlolx

[Mr. C]

NDSU ball at the ISU 19.

[Wallace]

another factor in this game has been ILS missing tackles ala the UNH game

[Mr. C]

Passing to your offensive lineman. How creative?

[BisonFan02]

WTF..............

[Wallace]

NDSU sacked again

[Mr. C]

Wentz is hard to bring down, but ISU has its fourth sack. Field goal time fro Keller and ISU dodges a bullet.

[TheKingpin28]

Huge stop for ISUr by holding them to a FG

[BisonFan02]

WAY too cute on that opportunity.

[Mr. C]

Another 41-yard field goal for Keller to make it 13-7.

[Wallace]

3Q NDSU leads 13-7

[Laker]

41 yard field goal for NDSU- up 13-7 with 12:55 to go in the 3rd.

[Ginsbach]

Not quite sure what to make of that series...

[Mr. C]

Adam Keller just set a record for most field goals in a season by an FCS player.

[Wallace]

that was a gift maybe ILS could not afford but time will tell

[BisonFan02]

Polasek not prepared and just threw a dart on play #1? xlolx

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Adam Keller just set a record for most field goals in a season by an FCS player.

drive after drive stalling in the redzone and on your end of the field will allow that to happen....

[Bison56]

Seemed like a wasted opportunity.

[Catsfan90]

ILS lucky that was only a FG. But still not a gift they can afford to give.

[Da Herd]

Adam Keller just set a record for most field goals in a season by an FCS player.

The result of a team struggling in the red zone for much of the year.

[Wallace]

ILS starts at their own 20

[Laker]

Roberson 2/10 for 28 yards in the first half..............

[Catsfan90]

CJ Smith is having a heck of a game!

[Wallace]

Smith owning Meredith

[Catsfan90]

Roberson 2/10 for 28 yards in the first half..............
Not impressive, how many yards does Coprich have?

[BisonFan02]

ILS lucky that was only a FG. But still not a gift they can afford to give.

1 possession/6 point game.....ISUr gets TDs and its a ballgame.

[Mr. C]

Polasek not prepared and just threw a dart on play #1? xlolx

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drive after drive stalling in the redzone and on your end of the field will allow that to happen....
Still you have to give Keller credit for being so consistent. He has had a great year.

[Wallace]

wow, a reception by ILS

[BisonFan02]

Still you have to give Keller credit for being so consistent. He has had a great year.

No doubt. Keller has been a lifesaver for NDSU. Not just on # of FGs, but the distance he's making them.

[Wallace]

NDSU starts at their own 24

[Mr. C]

Nice catch for ISU to get its passing game going, but why break a route off short of the sticks on third down?

[Laker]

Not impressive, how many yards does Coprich have?

The ESPN site has 10 carries for 64 yards.

[Mr. C]

Nice fake by Wentz on the jet sweep/zone read keeper.

[Wallace]

ILS defense gives up another long Wentz nice run

[Mr. C]

Wentz runs outside for 34 yards to the ISU 35 on third and 3. Critical time for ISU. 76 yards for Wentz rushing.

[Wallace]

NDSU at the ILS 23

3Q 9:19 NDSU leads 13-7

[Wallace]

red zone madness for NDSU

[TheKingpin28]

Huge TD for the Bison. The ground and pound is what's going to make or break for them.

[Mr. C]

Crockett breaks tackles and scores a huge TD.

[Laker]

Touchdown NDSU. Power football.

[BisonFan02]

Starting to lean on them a bit.......TOP starting to show up.

[Mr. C]

North Dakota State 20, Illinois State 7, 7:28 left in the third period.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

That could do it. I've been watching this game along with hoops. NDSU is so good. I expected a little more compelling game. This next drive is the season for ISU...