GDT: UNI @ Portland State

[centennial]

Football after dark. Anyone watching?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The night cap. I'll try to make it to the end....

[BisonFan02]

Skol Vikings! :D

[Jacks02]

Got the game on here, 7-0 UNI near the end of first quarter. Seems to be fairly evenly matched thus far, although I expect UNI to wear them down in the second half.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Weather looks very Portland like.

[ST_Lawson]

Back home now after the ISU-WIU game. Got UNI-PSU on the ipad and B10 game on the TV.

[Winterborn]

Looks soggy out there.

[centennial]

In early going UNI looking good.

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Looks soggy out there.
Rain

[X-Factor]

PSU not looking like they can hang with UNI for 4 quarters

[JayJ79]

Rain

either that, or they have UTC students at this game too. ;op

[Winterborn]

Rain

Good beer drinking weather then. xdrunkyx

[clenz]

PSU not looking like they can hang with UNI for 4 quarters

They've ran 4 trick plays in their 12ish offensive plays.

You dont do that against a team you think you can physically beat for 4 quarters man up

[centennial]

Once you get really old it's over. :(

[BisonFan02]

Once you get really old it's over. :(

xlolx yeah.....that was sad.

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They've ran 4 trick plays in their 12ish offensive plays.

You dont do that against a team you think you can physically beat for 4 quarters man up

Then put them away already..... :D

[centennial]

xlolx yeah.....that was sad.
Hope he can find some company.

[BisonFan02]

Hope he can find some company.

Agree. :(

[BisonFan02]

Haha....keep this guy in the booth. He's awesome.

[centennial]

Big Sky fans, is Portland State a running team?

[clenz]

xlolx yeah.....that was sad.

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Then put them away already..... :D
If UNI holds them on this 3rd and goal and scores on the next possession it's game over.

I'm calling it that early

PSU's run defense is bad...their offense is worse

[Winterborn]

Haha....keep this guy in the booth. He's awesome.

Agree! Sounds like somebody that would be cool to have a beer or two with and listen to some stories about the 'good old days'.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

They need to paint those end zones.

[centennial]

Agree! Sounds like somebody that would be cool to have a beer or two with and listen to some stories about the 'good old days'.
I'd buy him a beer. Interesting guy, should have kept him.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

They need to paint those end zones.

Are they hosting Game 1 of the MLS Finals tomorrow? As it is, the numbers are hard to see...

[centennial]

Are they hosting Game 1 of the MLS Finals tomorrow? As it is, the numbers are hard to see...
Seriously looks like a high school venue. Especially the field. Paint it.

[Winterborn]

I'd buy him a beer. Interesting guy, should have kept him.

I would chip in. Lots of good beer sold in Portland.

[Bronco]

Is this a record crowd...most I've ever seen

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Are they hosting Game 1 of the MLS Finals tomorrow? As it is, the numbers are hard to see...

The Timbers need a stadium of their own.

[centennial]

Bailey back to the usual shenanigans.

[Cleets]

that Jeld Winn Field stadium is amazing..!!!
You've got to see the stadium to really understand it - its pretty bad ass

[IBleedYellow]

Well crap.

NDSU is going to have a rough time with UNI next Saturday. No if ands or buts about it.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UNI secondary must be doing a helluva job....

[Cleets]

There are receivers open all over the place... but capn' 5'11" can't see *****

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Some talking going on...

[Cleets]

Portland State is starting wake up

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

PSU has good D linemen....

[BisonFan02]

How in the **** is this game still 7-3....

[Cleets]

How in the **** is this game still 7-3....

Have you been watching - or would you like a short story

[Bison56]

Portlands QB needs to hit some of his open WR, and quit getting stupid penalties.

[centennial]

How in the **** is this game still 7-3....
No offense

[Bison56]

Wow nice run by PS

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

How about tackling a guy instead of trying to strip the ball for 15 yards? Drives me nuts when my teams do that..

[BisonFan02]

Have you been watching - or would you like a short story

No, I'm watching. It was a rhetorical question. Sorry. :D

[centennial]

Wow nice run by PS

They might lose but they are the real deal. UNI is no joke.

[Bison56]

I am surprised at the success of PS being able to run it up the middle so well.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The Vikings look good in the trenches. This is damn impressive team people! Their wins were legit!

[Bison56]

They might lose but they are the real deal. UNI is no joke.
No they are not.

[centennial]

I am surprised at the success of PS being able to run it up the middle so well.

Better than most teams that have played UNI.

[Cleets]

Portland State is for reals...

[Winterborn]

Time for UNI's implosion?......

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view7/3760195/implosion-o.gif (http://gifsoup.com/view/3760195/implosion.html)

[Bison56]

Dropped TD catch by Portland State can't do that against UNI. And now they coughed it up.

[Cleets]

UNI gets a recovery... bad mistake by QB

[centennial]

And turnover

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Huge fumble! looked like the QB slipped on the handoff...

[BisonFan02]

Huge fumble! looked like the QB slipped on the handoff...

RB didn't think he was getting it....QB had other thoughts on that read.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD UNI! Huge momentum shift on the turnover!

Great run! I thought PSU was going to stop him for no gain...

[centennial]

13-3

[centennial]

TD UNI! Huge momentum shift on the turnover!

Great run! I thought PSU was going to stop him for no gain...

Bailey is a good. Similar to Sams from McNesse, maybe a little better throwing but not much.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

PSU with 2 passing yards!

[Bison56]

Horrible call.

[centennial]

Bull facemask. Not even close.

[Bison56]

PSU with 2 passing yards!

Nobody seems to be able to catch the ball.

[centennial]

Nobody seems to be able to catch the ball.

This weather helps UNI more IMO.

[BisonFan02]

Kick 6 coming? :D

[Bison56]

Was a bit offsides.

[BisonFan02]

Well....there goes that haha.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Strong leg!

16-3 at half

[Winterborn]

Kick is good. 16-3 UNI

[centennial]

Great kick..

[PantherRob82]

I feel bad for the Vikings program. Cheapest jerseys I have seen at this level. They clearly have to buy their own accesapries. Etc.

Not sure what to make of the game. I could see more of the same in the second half or an even game. Not sure PSU will overcome the 13 point lead given that they have 2 yards passing. I don't see that changing much.

[mvemjsunpx]

Dropped TD catch by Portland State can't do that against UNI. And now they coughed it up.

Arguably the play of the game so far.

[clenz]

Halftime Quick Stats: A. Bailey (14 carries, 102 yds, 1 TD), T. Smith (13 carries, 103 yds, 1 TD)

Portland State's entire offense - less than either of Bailey or Smith on their own.

[clenz]

STAT
UNI
PSU


Total Yds
236
90


Rush Yds
203
88


Pass Yds
33
2


Penalties
6-44
7-65


1st Downs
15
7


3rd Downs
2-7
4-9


4th Downs
1-1
0-0


Total Plays
39
34


Avg Yds/Play
6.1
2.6


Red Zone
1-2
1-2


Time of Poss
16:12
13:48


Turnovers
0
1


Pts Off Turns
6
0


Fumbles-Lost
0-0
1-1


Sacks
2
1


TFL
3
2




NORTHERN IOWA PASSING


#
PLAYER
C-A
YDS
TD
I
RTG


15
BAILEY,AARON
6-10
33
0
0
87.7



PASS TOTALS
6-10
33
0
0




NORTHERN IOWA RUSHING


#
PLAYER
ATT
YDS
TD
LNG
AVG


32
SMITH,TYVIS
13
103
1
32
7.9


15
BAILEY,AARON
14
102
1
61
7.3


28
HUGGINS,SAVON
1
1
0
1
1


4
BROWN,CHARLES
1
-3
0
0
-3



4 RUSHERS
29
203
2
61
7





NORTHERN IOWA RECEIVING


#
PLAYER
NO
YDS
TD
LNG
AVG


16
CUNNINGHAM,L
1
8
0
8
8


4
BROWN,CHARLES
1
7
0
7
7


5
MILLER,DARRIAN
1
6
0
6
6


32
SMITH,TYVIS
1
6
0
6
6


28
HUGGINS,SAVON
1
4
0
4
4


85
LEHMAN,BRADEN
1
2
0
2
2



6 RECEIVERS
6
33
0
8
5.5




PORTLAND STATE PASSING


#
PLAYER
C-A
YDS
TD
I
RTG


7
KURESA,ALEX
1-7
2
0
0
16.7


1
MCDONAGH,KIERAN
0-1
0
0
0
0


2
PENN,PARIS
0-1
0
0
0
0


4
KRAGHT,JOSH
0-1
0
0
0
0



PASS TOTALS
1-10
2
0
0






PORTLAND STATE RUSHING


#
PLAYER
ATT
YDS
TD
LNG
AVG


25
TAGO,NATE
7
46
0
41
6.6


2
PENN,PARIS
6
19
0
7
3.2


7
KURESA,ALEX
6
13
0
15
2.2


3
JONES,DAVID
4
11
0
9
2.8


4
KRAGHT,JOSH
1
-1
0
0
-1



5 RUSHERS
24
88
0
41
3.7





PORTLAND STATE RECEIVING


#
PLAYER
NO
YDS
TD
LNG
AVG


25
TAGO,NATE
1
2
0
2
2



1 RECEIVERS
1
2
0
2
2

[centennial]

Let's not count our chickens before they hatch. Still a half of football left.

[GoBlueHens83]

Wow, 2 passing yards is getting into Delaware territory. Yikes.

[clenz]

Let's not count our chickens before they hatch. Still a half of football left.
Trust me, I'm not.

PSU is going to have to make a pretty big offensive turnaround though

[unigriff]

Who does this coach think he is...Chris Petersen? Running all these trick plays.

I'm personally more impressed UNI stopped their flea flicker since before I was in college (2004).

[JayJ79]

if UNI's offense struggles to stay on the field, the PSU o-line will tire out the UNI D and they'll get their run game going like they did at the end of the half. But if the UNI o can produce, then it could be a blowout.

even with the rain, I'm sure the Vikings will start to complete a few passes. Though UNI could pick one off too

[Panther-State]

I am surprised at the success of PS being able to run it up the middle so well.

UNI is playing without Adam Reth tonight. Not sure what the injury was but he didn't even travel with the team. Preston Woods is a decent player on his own but just a true sophomore who started the year at OL.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The stats show UNI dominance but prior to the fumble I thought it was very even.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

PSU's QB looks like Johnny Football back there running around hopelessly....

[clenz]

The stats show UNI dominance but prior to the fumble I thought it was very even.

Not really PSU had 28 yards of offense before that drive

[JayJ79]

I still really hate that Jimmy Kimmel ad that espn3 plays at every single break in every fcs playoff game

[unigriff]

I still really hate that Jimmy Kimmel ad that espn3 plays at every single break in every fcs playoff game


it's yet to play on mine end. Mostly just Polaris atv and Modern Family commercials

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Big catch! Vikings on the move...

[centennial]

Big catch! Vikings on the move...
Targeting. No need for that, he is getting ejected.

[Winterborn]

Targeting on UNI under review

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

THat did not look like targeting. Hit him in the shoulders. Taunting perhaps, targeting no....

[centennial]

THat did not look like targeting. Hit him in the shoulders. Taunting perhaps, targeting no....
Not getting reversed. Book it.

[BisonFan02]

Yeah....he gone (I would think). Since it is the second half, is he out for another game too? What's the rule there?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Targeting. No need for that, he is getting ejected.

I thought he hit him in the shoulder. My eyes are starting to bug out though from staring at my computer all day...

[FargoBison]

Targeting on UNI under review

It stands...He will be out for the first half of the next game should UNI win.

[PantherRob82]

He hit him below the shoulder. If this stands it is a terrible call.

[clenz]

Bull ****. He hit him the shoulders

[PantherRob82]

Garbage call.

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These announcers are ****ing idiots.

[clenz]

****ing horse **** call. He hit him in the shoulder with his shoulder.

There was no contact to the ****ing head

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

He hit him below the shoulder. If this stands it is a terrible call.

He did launch but I don't think he came close to hitting the WR in the head...

[BisonFan02]

I have no idea what you guys are crying about. He went high and helmet first. Good lord.

[PantherRob82]

I get making that call live, but blowing the review?

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TD Vikings. Not sure how that happened.

[centennial]

What a TD, Vernon Adams like.

[Winterborn]

Touchdown!

[clenz]

I have no idea what you guys are crying about. He went high and helmet first. Good lord.
Not even close.

Shoulder level contact. Helmet doesn't matter, since it wasn't the crown of the helmet.

The rule is terribly written

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I have no idea what you guys are crying about. He went high and helmet first. Good lord.

I personally think he launched himself and then delivered a forearm to the PSU WR's shoulder....

[clenz]

I personally think he launched himself and then delivered a forearm to the PSU WR's shoulder....
Launched - yep.
Contact to the head? Nope


That's not ****ing targeting.

[FargoBison]

There is a postgame review for targeting calls, so there is a chance he may not be suspended for a half if UNI wins.

[PantherRob82]

I have no idea what you guys are crying about. He went high and helmet first. Good lord.

I'm sure someone will eventually go to the trouble of getting a screenshot to show you how wrong you are.

[centennial]

Not even close.

Shoulder level contact. Helmet doesn't matter, since it wasn't the crown of the helmet.

The rule is terribly written
Might be, but I've seen players ejected for less.

[BisonTru]

I missed the targeting, who was it on?

[clenz]

Better call that ****ing horse collar if that was a ****ing targeting

[Winterborn]

I missed the targeting, who was it on?

Number 30 for UNI I believe.

[clenz]

Bull ****ing ****.

[JayJ79]

I guess UNI needs to study how NDSU hits. they seem to be able to get away with anything

[Panther-State]

I love how they showed the criteria for a targeting penalty, none of which occurred on the play, and are still adamant that it was the correct call. That was a horrible call. You can't tell me that players can't lead with shoulders and forearms, which is EXACTLY what he did. There was no leading with the head or hitting near the neck/head.

[Panther-State]

There is a postgame review for targeting calls, so there is a chance he may not be suspended for a half if UNI wins.

Thats not good enough, there's no guarantee of another game and it has a far greater impact on the current game. If it's not a clear target then you shouldn't be calling it after a freaking review. It clearly wasn't a clear target.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Flagman got drilled! Good sportsmanship by Bailey...

[centennial]

I guess UNI needs to study how NDSU hits. they seem to be able to get away with anything

We have a weekly pool to pay the refs.

[BisonFan02]

I guess UNI needs to study how NDSU hits. they seem to be able to get away with anything

Oh wow....here we go now. How about UNI actually takes care of business here instead of ****ting the bed on the road.....again. Put these ****ing guys away.

[PantherRob82]

Was that PSU chant a recording? Couldn't have been the fans.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I love how they showed the criteria for a targeting penalty, none of which occurred on the play, and are still adamant that it was the correct call. That was a horrible call. You can't tell me that players can't lead with shoulders and forearms, which is EXACTLY what he did. There was no leading with the head or hitting near the neck/head.

The only justification is saw was the fact he did launch. He did not lead with his helmet, he lead with his forearm, and he did not contact the head or neck region...

[clenz]

The only justification is saw was the fact he did launch. He did not lead with his helmet, he lead with his forearm, and he did not contact the head or neck region...
It was a chicken **** upholding of the call by a crew not wanting to take something away from the home team.

[gotts]

Missed the Packers facemask call :D

[PantherRob82]

Terrible throw. Close call.

[centennial]

Missed the Packers facemask call :D
PSU should change their name to Packers to facilitate this.

[PantherRob82]

Conservative play calling may cost us the game.

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Also, bull**** targeting. :D

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

That was a big time tackle. PSU's front 7 is legit...

[clenz]

Conservative play calling may cost us the game.
Same story different year

[PantherRob82]

Farley with the INT!

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Amazing catch.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The PSU QB honestly has watched too many Manziel highlights. Dude just loves to run around and sling it...

[clenz]

HE WAS ****ING DOWN

[clenz]

Our WR can catch a pass any ****ing time now


Also, these PxP guys are worse than that targeting call.

[PantherRob82]

We should just take a knee every time we get the ball.

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Our WR can catch a pass any ****ing time now


Also, these PxP guys are worse than that targeting call.

Yes they are. Terrible.

[BisonFan02]

I'm getting more and more comfortable about next week's game....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

PSU runs a great 3-4! Really impressed with their front 7.

[PantherRob82]

Great punt.

[gotts]

Our WR can catch a pass any ****ing time now


Also, these PxP guys are worse than that targeting call.

Both are still better than UNI's offense at the moment.

[PantherRob82]

Both are still better than UNI's offense at the moment.

Bull****. They are worse than PSUs uniforms, this field, our offense, that targeting call, UND, and Dayton combined.

[centennial]

I missed Santacon for this shut, glad it is a close game.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I'm getting more and more comfortable about next week's game....

These two darn good teams. Both are extremely physical....

[clenz]

Both are still better than UNI's offense at the moment.
The play calling has become far too predictable.

Typical Farley trying to protect a lead. It just started earlier than normal because of the weather and the way the defense has been playing.

It's now getting too late to re-energize the offense for a sustained drive.

[centennial]

These two darn good teams. Both are extremely physical....

Same as NDSU.

[clenz]

I missed Santacon for this shut, glad it is a close game.
Nothing that ends in "con" is a good time.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Bull****. They are worse than PSUs uniforms, this field, our offense, that targeting call, UND, and Dayton combined.

I pretty much agree. Minus the UND part...lol...

Seriously though, PSU's mascot is the Vikings. They should have sweet uniforms! As it is, half of them don't look like they fit properly and the design is blah...

The road uni's look better...

[PantherRob82]

I'm getting more and more comfortable about next week's game....

Same exact team that almost beat you in Fargo last time. ;)

[BisonFan02]

Same exact team that almost beat you in Fargo last time. ;)

The one I'm watching online right now? I hope not. xlolx

[clenz]

The one I'm watching online right now? I hope not. xlolx
Good defense and meh offense?

Yep...same team

[centennial]

Nothing that ends in "con" is a good time.

About 1000 mostly single people drunk downtown Denver. Dressed like Santa, or slutty Mrs Clause. I am sure that would be a drag.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Bailey!! That could do it!!

[Panther-State]

BAILEY!!!! Oh my!

[PantherRob82]

Suck it, PSU!

[centennial]

Game over.

[BisonFan02]

There it is. TD UNI. That puts me at 6-2 in my bracket for today, missing Colgate and Richmond. I'm going to bed. xlolx

[PantherRob82]

The one I'm watching online right now? I hope not. xlolx

Bailey is coming for you!

[Panther-State]

About 1000 mostly single people drunk downtown Denver. Dressed like Santa, or slutty Mrs Clause. I am sure that would be a drag.

If that's what you do with your time in Denver, you're doing it wrong.

[unigriff]

well that was quick...TD Panthers!!!

[centennial]

If that's what you do with your time in Denver, you're doing it wrong.

There are other things, but there are also drug tests since I am an engineer. I have to keep that in check, since I like my lifestyle.

[JayJ79]

was that targeting by Ales on that TFL? I think he launched and stuff, and hit him with his shoulder and arms

[Panther-State]

A lot of time fellas.

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was that targeting by Ales on that TFL? I think he launched and stuff, and hit him with his shoulder and arms

While being held no less...

[clenz]

was that targeting by Ales on that TFL? I think he launched and stuff, and hit him with his shoulder and arms
The hit on the Iowa WR by the MSU LB in the endzone of the B10 title game was significantly closer to targeting, and that wasn't called

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Block in the god damn back

[Panther-State]

There are other things, but there are also drug tests since I am an engineer. I have to keep that in check, since I like my lifestyle.

I certainly wasn't advocating that. Nothing wrong with people who are, but as a teacher I'm in the same boat

[FargoBison]

TD PSU....things getting interesting.

[BisonTru]

was that targeting by Ales on that TFL? I think he launched and stuff, and hit him with his shoulder and arms

Yes, and it will be reviewed and he will miss next week. I have already wired the money. :D

[PantherRob82]

PSU walking down the field. Prevent already? xlolx

[Panther-State]

At some point during this quarter the refs will call a hold...maybe...probably not.

[clenz]

PSU walking down the field. Prevent already? xlolx
Groundhog day

[PantherRob82]

TD PSU....things getting interesting.

I still haven't seen it...must be really behind.

[clenz]

At some point during this quarter the refs will call a hold...maybe...probably not.
Would be nice, wouldn't it?

[centennial]

Spoke too soon. Game back on.

[nmatsen]

PSU tackles our guys each and every play. Why isn't it called? Not even once!

[centennial]

Farley in protect already. Clenz is right its like groundhog day.

[PantherRob82]

Farley in protect already. Clenz is right its like groundhog day.

Yet there is a poster on PN being obnoxious about how we are all crazy for being frustrated with that...

[UNIFanSince1983]

We need a long sustained drive to keep the defense off the field for a little bit here.

[unigriff]

Disappointing. NDSU is gonna kill whoever they play next week. This is some embarrassing football.

[clenz]

It's extremely frustrating to see the hold after hold live not called and then see them in slow motion on the replays.

Holy **** those are so obvious. How the **** hasn't there been one called?

[Panther-State]

Would be nice, wouldn't it?

Apparently Ales turned his jersey inside out on his own on that play. Seriously, I get that a hold technically occurs on like 75% of plays, so no one should call every on of them, but when they're this blatant I'd expect them to be called.

[centennial]

Prevent offense as well? With a 6 point lead. Damn.

[Panther-State]

Any Southland fans watching and not surprised by the lack of holding? Is it not a penalty in Texas?

[PantherRob82]

How'd they know Bailey was going to run it? xlolx

[unigriff]

ah the old Salmon 2nd half offense...run run run punt.

[FargoBison]

Winner of this game plays NDSU at 11 a.m. CST on ESPN.

[centennial]

3 plays by Bailey. Do you want to lose this UNI?

[clenz]

Prevent offense as well? With a 6 point lead. Damn.
Told you....groundhog day

[UNIFanSince1983]

Prevent offense as well? With a 6 point lead. Damn.

You Bizon fans should know damn well that is what we do. Done it the last two times we were in the Fargodome.

[PantherRob82]

Here comes the soft defense. Bison fans know that one.

[centennial]

You Bizon fans should know damn well that is what we do. Done it the last two times we were in the Fargodome.

And we thank you for that.

[unigriff]

Yet there is a poster on PN being obnoxious about how we are all crazy for being frustrated with that...

a poster on PN being obnoxious...what else is new. Lol.

[Bison56]

I don't understand that offensive series by UNI.

[UNIFanSince1983]

I don't understand that offensive series by UNI.

You are not alone...

[centennial]

I don't understand that offensive series by UNI.

Farley is afraid of losing, so he goes extremely conservative. Both on defense and offense.

[unigriff]

I don't understand that offensive series by UNI.

very simple. We are trying to run clock out with our 2 minute offense. 3 runs up the middle with minimal blocking. It's what usually costs us several games in the past. See Richmond a few years back for a Semifinal example.

[strike00]

Prevent offense as well? With a 6 point lead. Damn.

It is the Farley way.

Try watching it as a fan of the team game after game, year after year.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Wow, I get ready for bed and PSU fights back!

[FargoBison]

There is your dagger....see you Saturday morning UNI.

[clenz]

A field goal. That's all I want.

[unigriff]

you will the EXACT same 3 plays from UNI when they get the ball back..and it will likely take 2 minutes off the clock again. Book it.

[clenz]

I'll take that !!!!!

[clenz]

Holy ****!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The "Davenport Bruiser" with a TD!! That hopefully does it!

[centennial]

Dagger. There it is folks.

[unigriff]

well it was up the middle. :)

[Professor Chaos]

NDSU/UNI is normally a slugfest. Make it a national quarterfinal and it should be epic.

[Thumper 76]

So I'm assuming UNI got a td

[UNIFanSince1983]

So much time left still, and the defense has been on the field all 2nd half still...

[clenz]

Debbie downer post

That UNI drive took 2.5 seconds

Defense still got no rest from chasing little ****er around all night

Still a lot of time for PSU to score

UNI up by 2 scores? Farley goes into super, ultra, mega, conservative play calling.

PSU storms right back

[centennial]

Portland State with the patented Big Sky tackling.

[strike00]

PSU was caught off guard by the run up the middle. There was about at 1% chance UNI would run anything else.

Hopefully the defense gets a stop and this game is put away.

[PantherRob82]

PSU was caught off guard by the run up the middle. There was about at 1% chance UNI would run anything else.

Hopefully the defense gets a stop and this game is put away.

xlolx xlolx xlolx

[clenz]

Told you...first play for PSU and 20 yards

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Next play is 10 through the air

- - - Updated - - -

Farley is going to force the defense to sit in a very soft deep zone. It will **** UNI over

[Professor Chaos]

So I'm assuming UNI got a td
Yep, 3rd long TD run of the game. UNI has 42 rushes for 354 yards. They're just running straight through PSU. Panthers up 29-17.

[FargoBison]

Another dagger...good night PSU.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Yep, 3rd long TD run of the game. UNI has 42 rushes for 354 yards. They're just running straight through PSU. Panthers up 29-17.

When UNI has hit on a lot of huge runs. Despite the stats PSU's front 7 has also made some key plays. These are two good team. Vikings still in it...

[clenz]

**** YES BRETT!

[strike00]

Pick! nice.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

That will do it!

[FargoBison]

PSU now doing their impression of EWU's defense.

[centennial]

Game is over for good now.

[Redbird 13]

Reseed and get one of the MVFC teams on the other side.

Great win for the Panthers.

[PantherRob82]

Dang holding.

[clenz]

I'd normally be pissed about that hold, but it let's us eat more clock and maintain a first down

[PantherRob82]

It's good to know about all the FBS transfers in this game. :p

[PantherRob82]

Did Portland State beat some FBS schools? Their fans never mentioned that.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

"Won't this be great, a rematch vs. NDSU on TV in the next round?" AAAGH MY EARDRUMS ARE BLEEDING

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Fargo will be rocking next week!!!

[PantherRob82]

"Won't this be great, a rematch vs. NDSU on TV in the next round?" AAAGH MY EARDRUMS ARE BLEEDING

That match-up may break this message board.

[clenz]

Does this make UNI the Big Sky Champion?

[centennial]

Does this make UNI the Big Sky Champion?
Yes.

[PantherRob82]

Does this make UNI the Big Sky Champion?

No, we were disqualified for playing defense.

[BisonFan02]

Checked my bracket. Had UNI winning 28-14. Pretty good.

[JALMOND]

Great game. Better team won. Congrats UNI. Still, great season for PSU.

[JayJ79]

NDSU/UNI is normally a slugfest. Make it a national quarterfinal and it should be epic.

and after the first matchup, both teams lost their games the next week. Illinois State should be happy with that.

[mvemjsunpx]

Does this make UNI the Big Sky Champion?

I believe Sam Houston and their '80s B-Movie villain of a coach have a prior claim. xcoffeex

[clenz]

I believe Sam Houston and their '80s B-Movie villain of a coach have a prior claim. xcoffeex
UNI is 3-0 against the Big Sky with an average score of 34-24

[BisonFan02]

UNI is 3-0 against the Big Sky with an average score of 34-24

Yeah...our 1 loss took us out of it....Wins over Montana, Weber St., and UND....and a loss to Montana. :D

[UNIFanSince1983]

Great game. Better team won. Congrats UNI. Still, great season for PSU.

Heck of a season by the Vikings. Very impressed with that team.

[mvemjsunpx]

UNI is 3-0 against the Big Sky with an average score of 34-24

Granted, but SUU still did win the league outright. They got that in part by not playing three other Big Sky playoff contenders, but still…

Maybe UNI can put in a claim for one of these ;):

http://i66.tinypic.com/2jcx5py.jpg

[UNIFanSince1983]

Granted, but SUU still did win the league outright. They got that in part by not playing three other Big Sky playoff contenders, but still…

Maybe UNI can put in a claim for one of these ;):

http://i66.tinypic.com/2jcx5py.jpg

Well SUU did lose to SDSU who we beat so I think we get the tiebreaker no?

[clenz]

Well SUU did lose to SDSU who we beat so I think we get the tiebreaker no?

Yup

[dewey]

Granted, but SUU still did win the league outright. They got that in part by not playing three other Big Sky playoff contenders, but still…

Maybe UNI can put in a claim for one of these ;):

http://i66.tinypic.com/2jcx5py.jpg

Add it to the garage doors:D


Dewey

[mvemjsunpx]

Well SUU did lose to SDSU who we beat so I think we get the tiebreaker no?

Big Sky rules stipulate that it comes down to an average of the Sagarins, Masseys, and LFN's publicly posted top-25 ballot. xcoffeex

[JALMOND]

This was a great game and a great end to a great season that we had. But as I mentioned to several PSU fans, this showed the difference between playing football in the regular season and playing football in the playoffs. All the pregame talk about how will UNI do this, how will they combat that, how will they play outside, its all a smokescreen. They have a long standing in the playoffs with a long-time coach and they know how to play playoff football. We thought it was just another game, but it isn't. Every mistake is magnified because it could knock you out of the game. UNI, NDSU, Sam Houston, they know how to play playoff football, we do not. That comes from experience, an area we were sorely lacking and it showed from the start. Hats off to UNI, they played a helluva game. But we will use this as a learning experience taught to us by one of the finer FCS playoff teams out there and we will be back.

[NDB]

Um. UNI has a great team this year, but they are not a perennial playoff juggernaut. They have 4 post season victories since the beginning of 2009, two of them this year.

Hopefully their season ends in Fargo next weekend, but I wouldn't bet on it.

[BisonTru]

This was a great game and a great end to a great season that we had. But as I mentioned to several PSU fans, this showed the difference between playing football in the regular season and playing football in the playoffs. All the pregame talk about how will UNI do this, how will they combat that, how will they play outside, its all a smokescreen. They have a long standing in the playoffs with a long-time coach and they know how to play playoff football. We thought it was just another game, but it isn't. Every mistake is magnified because it could knock you out of the game. UNI, NDSU, Sam Houston, they know how to play playoff football, we do not. That comes from experience, an area we were sorely lacking and it showed from the start. Hats off to UNI, they played a helluva game. But we will use this as a learning experience taught to us by one of the finer FCS playoff teams out there and we will be back.

Nice season for you guys. PSU has taken a step in the right direction and if your HC shares some of the same thoughts as you posted you guys may make the leap into a national finalist.

Portland State and Montana look to be future leaders in the Big Sky. I'd expect BB will figure things out at EWU, and UND may be on the cuffs of the top of the conference as well, plus they're really mad and stuff.