UNI at NDSU: Quaterfinal REMATCH!

[X-Factor]

Wow these refs are an f'n joke

[citdog]

WOW.

[Catsfan90]

Wow these refs are an f'n joke
I've never seen that in my life.

[TheKingpin28]

Will someone remind Ahmad Brooks that Polasek is our inept OC not our DC and that Entz is our DC, not our OC.

[UNIFanSince1983]

It is funny you guys got mad when really all that did was give NDSU more momentum because it got the fans back in the game.

[Bison56]

These refs are stupid.

[X-Factor]

You can tell the Bison D is pissed after that. I'd hate to be the UNI oline right about now

[sgt smash]

It is funny you guys got mad when really all that did was give NDSU more momentum because it got the fans back in the game.

any time you give them another free touch it's not a good thing.

[BearKatProud]

Give us the MVFC refs. I know both teams would rather have that than these horrible Southland refs. But no the rules are the rules

Southland refs huh? Good luck with that.

[TheKingpin28]

Southland refs huh? Good luck with that.

That's what Anish had said.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Don't worry Bizon fans it is over...

[Sycamore62]

115 -120 is the golden standard. I remember coming back from games with ears ringing..

That happened to me at all ISUb games till i got on blood pressure meds

[Aeacos]

Seems like NDSU has made the better halftime adjustments, again

[Sycamore62]

That kicker needs removed rom the game. If you cant tee it up indoors you should go back to soccer
Neg repped by a soccer player i guess

[X-Factor]

I don't like Anderson in at all. We have 4 other backs for a reason.

[BisonFan02]

oh for ****s sake.....

[X-Factor]

Dumbass.....

[Lehigh'98]

Bison getting all the bounces

[X-Factor]

Bison getting all the bounces
Not even close......UNI has got plenty

[Sycamore62]

Does anyone have a comparison for sound in the uni dome to the fargo dome when either are rocking. Ive been in the uni dome when it was loud

[BisonFan02]

Good decision by UNI to go to the other endzone...

[Mattymc727]

This UNI offense looks so disinterested in this game. Its the weirdest thing. Looks great first drive and just no fight since. Bailey looks like a guy ith a lot of talent who doesn't like playing football...

[TheKingpin28]

Oh this is going to be good! The Bison D decided to show up big in the 2nd half so far.

[X-Factor]

Good decision by UNI to go to the other endzone...
Thunder zone is true to its name.

[X-Factor]

Meanwhile in the easy bracket Colgate is getting pasted by SHSU

[F'N Hawks]

UNI reverting to their old offensive style?

[BisonFan02]

Come on Bison O......POINTS!

[BearKatProud]

Meanwhile in the easy bracket Colgate is getting pasted by SHSU

Easy bracket? Probably true, we don't have to play Richmond. ;)

[jacoj21]

Not a fan of NDSU players pushing some UNI players after the whistle. Seen it like 5 other times, it's due to get called here soon

[BisonFan02]

WTF ARE WE DOING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sycamore62]

Wow i thought he made that FG watching in tv

[TheKingpin28]

If you know Pederson can't make it, from that distance/at all, why are you kicking!?!?! Don't let Farley and Co back in it!

[Ginsbach]

Wow i thought he made that FG watching in tv

Yeah, it looked like it was made on my screen, too. What direction did it miss?

[Laker]

Another missed field goal for NDSU.

[Southern Bison]

That blame for that drive is all on Polasek...run the ****ing ball!

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[BisoNick]

What in the hell is Polasek calling? Run the ball. We're getting 5 yards a pop.

Dumb. Dumb. Dumb.


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[Bison56]

Some of these cute play calls are so frustrating.

[centennial]

Yeah, it looked like it was made on my screen, too. What direction did it miss?

Must have been inches. Looked good to me.

[X-Factor]

Well looks like Kleiman needs to go shopping for a new kicker. That is just disgusting how many we have missed recently

[BisonFan02]

Hey Polasek....A gap power.......quit being ****ing cute with the ball.

[Lehigh'98]

UNI offense has no backup plan

[Sycamore62]

Yeah, it looked like it was made on my screen, too. What direction did it miss?

I guess it clearly went just outside the soccer players left side upright

on the replay

[BisonFan02]

UNI offense has no backup plan

and I don't want to see what Polasek for NDSU has drawn up for a backup plan.

[Lehigh'98]

It looks like they need a pick 6 or scoop and score to pull this off

[BisonFan02]

5 yards and cloud of dust....run the ****ing ball.

[Peems]

Boo these announcers

[BisonFan02]

POUND THE ROCK!

[Peems]

Will Wentz be back anytime soon? Because Stick throws a duck

[BisonFan02]

Will Wentz be back anytime soon? Because Stick throws a duck

We're gonna need him I think eventually. Stick usually has a better arm than this, but he is no Wentz throwing the ball.

[TheKingpin28]

Will Wentz be back anytime soon? Because Stick throws a duck

I know original diagnosis was next week to championship round, but Stick has finally been tested and he is holding up. Future is bright for him.

[Sycamore62]

This ref does voice overs for radio and tv......or is hoping someone will see him and hire him to do so

[Lehigh'98]

This game is over. Hoping this is the only time I ever find myself pulling for UNI, they are frustrating to watch.

[centennial]

Will Wentz be back anytime soon? Because Stick throws a duck

Next game if we want. Probably only if we are behind or losing.

[Winindy]

Will Wentz be back anytime soon? Because Stick throws a duck

6-0 and still playing. He could throw a whole flock of them and that'd be ok if they go 7-0.

[X-Factor]

Will Wentz be back anytime soon? Because Stick throws a duck
Next game? NC, who knows. but either way he is much better than Montana's statue

[TheKingpin28]

TD!

[Laker]

TD Bison. That could be the dagger.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Yeah just proves doesn't matter who the QB is for NDSU. It is defense and running that wins them games.

[centennial]

Oh boy! We really really needed that.

[BisonFan02]

TD Bison. That could be the dagger.

Not yet.....Bailey and Smith are homerun hitters.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Told you guys it was over.

[X-Factor]

Final coffin nail? UNI is still in it but they are on the ropes...

[Aeacos]

UNI offense has done next to nothing since opening drive of 1st half

[MacThor]

Surprised that they didn't review that prior catch. His hands may have been under the ball but it looked like his foot slid out of bounds before the catch.

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[Lehigh'98]

UNI offense has done next to nothing since opening drive of 1st half

I didn't see any adjustments from their initial game plan, NDSU figured it out.

[TheKingpin28]

Well Bailey is finally showing up

[BisonFan02]

Wake up Bison D..............

[Peems]

Next game? NC, who knows. but either way he is much better than Montana's statue

Sick burn. I guess my point was that I believe that NDSU will need some offense to win a fifth, and I believe Wentz is the answer. Gustafason is a beautiful marble statue mind you!!!!

[UNI Pike]

Nice tackle by NDSU Tucker - Facemask and horse collar on same play. Game ball.

[Winindy]

Nice play by Smith on that pd

[BisonFan02]

watch the fake....

[Peems]

Still a game. Though I don't believe UNI will score a TD

[Bison56]

Need first downs now or a kick return.

[BisonFan02]

Could be an interesting kickoff here....if I'm UNI, I trust my D and kick it onside. Why not at this point.

[Sycamore62]

Nice tackle by NDSU Tucker - Facemask and horse collar on same play. Game ball.
if he would have just waited till after the play it would have been a hat trick

[TheKingpin28]

Nice tackle by NDSU Tucker - Facemask and horse collar on same play. Game ball.

Or the facemask Bailey threw on Tucker as well? One bad play for a clean game so far? Come on let's grow up

[Laker]

UNI hangs in the game by making the field goal but they are still down by eight.

[Sycamore62]

within 40 seconds these announcers agreed that it was 4 down territory and the right move was to kick the field goal

[X-Factor]

UNI is making it interesting!

[Catsfan90]

within 40 seconds these announcers agreed that it was 4 down territory and the right move was to kick the field goal
The Madden effect?

[BisonFan02]

I ****ing knew it......NDSU got lucky there.

[TheKingpin28]

Interesting call by Farley. That takes guts. Good call, just couldn't get down

[Sycamore62]

"did it go 10 yards? It did not!"

15 yds down the field

[X-Factor]

Sick burn. I guess my point was that I believe that NDSU will need some offense to win a fifth, and I believe Wentz is the answer. Gustafason is a beautiful marble statue mind you!!!!
Very true! Although I don't think Richmond or JSU (or SHSU) for that matter, have a defense anywhere near as good as UNI

[MacThor]

within 40 seconds these announcers agreed that it was 4 down territory and the right move was to kick the field goal
Has Anish interviewed Joe Moglia yet this game?

[UNI Pike]

Or the facemask Bailey threw on Tucker as well? One bad play for a clean game so far? Come on let's grow up

Look - that was a deliberate choice by Tucker. Both are penalties. Don't like it, join MMA.

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Please go for the FG

[Peems]

Go for it if you are NDSU

[BisonFan02]

Holy **** did we get lucky there.....

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Go for it if you are NDSU

I would hope so......

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W..................T......................F

[Peems]

Great special teams

[Sycamore62]

Go for it if you are NDSU

hell no punt with defense

[Peems]

Still stand by my comment of going for it however

[Catsfan90]

Has Anish interviewed Joe Moglia yet this game?
Did you know Joe was a CEO and is now a head coach?

[TheKingpin28]

Safety! LeCompte is m hero

[Peems]

Game

[BisonFan02]

Well.....that works. Ben LeCompte for MVP.

[Laker]

Safety- that is a clincher.

[Sycamore62]

one of the smartest special teams play ive ever seen by uni. thas a free try at it as long as he doesnt possess then fumble. if he muffs it he gets it where NDSU touched it first

[REALBird]

Welcome to the offseason Panther fans!

[Mattymc727]

The punter is the best player on NDSU

[X-Factor]

F YEAH!!!!!!!

[Bison56]

Safety!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sycamore62]

onside the free kick

[MacThor]

Did you know Joe was a CEO and is now a head coach?
His story is better than "Rudy!"

[Bison56]

Hell of a game.

[Sycamore62]

Announcer: regarding the hands team "he knows he is going to take a shot"

meanwhile, receiver lands on ground with ball nearly untouched

[Bison56]

Thought you had to punt those?

[soccerguy315]

good football game

[X-Factor]

I have never seen an onside kick after a safety before.

[gsf23nd]

And the Road to Frisco still goes through Fargo...

[REALBird]

'He called them NIU. LOL.

[TheKingpin28]

This is why I love this rivalry. Hats off to UNI. They played an amazing game. This game might have been than NDSU VS Montana part 1. On to the semis.

[Sycamore62]

Thought you had to punt those?

either after a safety


I have never seen an onside kick after a safety before.

me either

[Bison56]

Frazier wants it and is showing it today.

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either after a safety



me either

Ok thanks

[Sycamore62]

'He called them NIU. LOL.

i think they take the same offense to that as being called a Hoosier

[UNIFanSince1983]

Good game to NDSU. Figured with a weeks worth of complete prep on Bailey they would do something like that.

[Bison56]

What a battle. That's the kind of football I like to watch.

[AmsterBison]

Hats off to the Magnificent Bastards from Northern Iowa.

[Sycamore62]

Frazier wants it and is showing it today.

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Ok thanks


plus i think you can drop kick it as the Pats showed Sunday

[Catsfan90]

Last year UNH had the punter take the field goals as well. May not be a bad idea for NDSU with how good this kid is.

[Laker]

I have never seen an onside kick after a safety before.

My team did it when we were playing the to-be state champs. Recovered it but still lost the game.

[Sycamore62]

the announcers wondered if the extra day of prep would help Richmond. I call 2 plane rides in 8 days the same as 0 travel in 7 days

[centennial]

'He called them NIU. LOL.

Clenz just burst a vein

[Mr. C]

I have never seen an onside kick after a safety before.
Me either, though I once saw a kicker put a bouncing ball out at the pylon on a free kick.

Great second half for the Bison.

[Bisonator]

Good game and good season Panthers! Hard fought game by both teams today the defenses were great. Lecompte has to be the MVP!

[REALBird]

i think they take the same offense to that as being called a Hoosier

It's not that hard, unless you're dyslexic.

[underdawg]

Well I guess we'll see if just a great D can win it all I'm a MVFC guy but Jacksonville State and Richmond's "O's" are much much better than UNI's--Can the Bizon score enough?

[Mr. C]

the announcers wondered if the extra day of prep would help Richmond. I call 2 plane rides in 8 days the same as 0 travel in 7 days
Pretty goofy comment. Richmond loses a prep day to travel, which makes it about even in that regard. Wonder which game goes on Friday night? Hoping it is Jacksonville State on Friday, so I can cover the game live (have to cover the Camellia Bowl with Appalachian State and Ohio U. from Montgomery on Saturday).

[BisonFan02]

Pretty goofy comment. Richmond loses a prep day to travel, which makes it about even in that regard. Wonder which game goes on Friday night? Hoping it is Jacksonville State on Friday, so I can cover the game live (have to cover the Camellia Bowl with Appalachian State and Ohio U. from Montgomery on Saturday).

Rumor has it NDSU will be Friday. The Fargodome staff has already been prepped for it.

[Mr. C]

Well I guess we'll see if just a great D can win it all I'm a MVFC guy but Jacksonville State and Richmond's "O's" are much much better than UNI's--Can the Bizon score enough?
NDSU scored plenty on SHSU in last year's semifinal. And shut down the Bearkat offense with that defense pretty well, too.

[Drblankstare]

I hate UNI, I hate their face, but I will be goddamned if I don't respect the **** out of their program. They schedule well and they are not afraid of ****. Its a damn shame this was a quarters game.

[Mr. C]

Rumor has it NDSU will be Friday. The Fargodome staff has already been prepped for it.
Jacksonville State apparently has graduation on Friday night, too. But ESPN has been known to do goofy things.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Well I guess we'll see if just a great D can win it all I'm a MVFC guy but Jacksonville State and Richmond's "O's" are much much better than UNI's--Can the Bizon score enough?

Yeah Richmond has a truly balanced offense. I think going on the road to the Fargodome though will be an experience for them.

We will just have to see.

[REALBird]

Clenz just burst a vein

Nah, drawing his sorrows in Casey's pizza probably. That Bailey drop back into the end zone .......maybe!

[BisonFan02]

Jacksonville State apparently has graduation on Friday night, too. But ESPN has been known to do goofy things.

and I think NDSU has grad on Saturday...someone will have to confirm that for me though.

[TheKingpin28]

Well I guess we'll see if just a great D can win it all I'm a MVFC guy but Jacksonville State and Richmond's "O's" are much much better than UNI's--Can the Bizon score enough?

I'm a proponent of keeping Stick out there, however, if the Bison D shows up again next week, I think 21 points or so is a ticket to Frisco. However, putting in Wentz is a game changer but i still do not want to pull Stick if he continues his game. I know I'm in the minority of keeping Wentz sidelined if Stick keeps his play up, but man it's hard to keep Wentz not on the field if he is healthy.

[Mr. C]

I hate UNI, I hate their face, but I will be goddamned if I don't respect the **** out of their program. They schedule well and they are not afraid of ****. Its a damn shame this was a quarters game.
Well put. You know that UNI is always going to play tough. Wonder what would have happened if the Panthers hadn't kicked the ball to Anderson to start the second half. That changed the whole dynamic of the game in one play.

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

Well I guess we'll see if just a great D can win it all I'm a MVFC guy but Jacksonville State and Richmond's "O's" are much much better than UNI's--Can the Bizon score enough?
Wentz will be back next week!!!

[Mr. C]

I'm a proponent of keeping Stick out there, however, if the Bison D shows up again next week, I think 21 points or so is a ticket to Frisco. However, putting in Wentz is a game changer but i still do not want to pull Stick if he continues his game. I know I'm in the minority of keeping Wentz sidelined if Stick keeps his play up, but man it's hard to keep Wentz not on the field if he is healthy.
Why not play both Wentz and Stick, if Wentz is ready to go?

[X-Factor]

Richmond had about 20 hours advantage, which is complete negated by traveling, and much more importantly they have never been to the Fargodome.

[BisonFan02]

Why not play both Wentz and Stick, if Wentz is ready to go?

No 2 QB system.....all of Bisonation's heads will explode if that is tried.

[UNIFanSince1983]

The complete difference in the game was special teams. NDSU burned us with kick returns all games, they didn't allow us to return any kicks, and then of course Lecompte. 16 of NDSU's 23 points were direct result of a special teams play.

[TheKingpin28]

Why not play both Wentz and Stick, if Wentz is ready to go?

Cause Polasek will find a way to screw it up. Dual threat systems do not work, but if they had read option packages, then that would be a different story.

[Mr. C]

and I think NDSU has grad on Saturday...someone will have to confirm that for me though.
Missed most of the first three quarters of this one today because Appalachian State (where I teach journalism) had its graduation today. Turning on the ESPN3 replay right now to see what I missed. Wonder if the game's outcome will come out different this time around?

[Mr. C]

Cause Polasek will find a way to screw it up. Dual threat systems do not work, but if they had read option packages, then that would be a different story.
Don't agree that two QB systems can't work, particularly in this case. Briscoe has been pretty good out of the bullpen in relief of Johnson for Sam Houston State in the playoffs. And Wentz is the best HEALTHY QB in FCS right now ...

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

I'm a proponent of keeping Stick out there, however, if the Bison D shows up again next week, I think 21 points or so is a ticket to Frisco. However, putting in Wentz is a game changer but i still do not want to pull Stick if he continues his game. I know I'm in the minority of keeping Wentz sidelined if Stick keeps his play up, but man it's hard to keep Wentz not on the field if he is healthy.

Stick plays with a fire. He has that will to win thing going on. I'm in the camp of this is Stick's team now.

[Drblankstare]

Well put. You know that UNI is always going to play tough. Wonder what would have happened if the Panthers hadn't kicked the ball to Anderson to start the second half. That changed the whole dynamic of the game in one play.

One of the beauties of football is always the special teams. Often over looked, but Oh so important. Your 100% right, if the Panthers squib to start the 2nd half, who knows how this would end up. UNIs D played exceptionally well with the lead.

[kdinva]

This was a very great game to watch........I wonder if Herbstreit was impressed...

[Mr. C]

The complete difference in the game was special teams. NDSU burned us with kick returns all games, they didn't allow us to return any kicks, and then of course Lecompte. 16 of NDSU's 23 points were direct result of a special teams play.
One special teams performer who deserves some props today is the UNI kicker, Michael Schmadeke. Those two onside kicks were very well executed and gave the kickoff team excellent chances for recoveries.

[TheKingpin28]

Stick plays with a fire. He has that will to win thing going on. I'm in the camp of this is Stick's team now.

He's got the "Brock". That swag that says "I might not be the best, but damnit, I'm going to be clutch and be victorious."

[Mr. C]

One of the beauties of football is always the special teams. Often over looked, but Oh so important. Your 100% right, if the Panthers squib to start the 2nd half, who knows how this would end up. UNIs D played exceptionally well with the lead.
Anderson reminds me of the dynamic, All-American kick returner that NDSU had when the Bison broke into the FCS ranks. My mind is jello from grading finals right now, but was it Washington?

[Mr. C]

This was a very great game to watch........I wonder if Herbstreit was impressed...
Herbstreit is an idiot, who thinks he is something special because he went to Ohio State. He will never give FCS its proper due. I wrote him off after the Appalachian State-Michigan upset.

[BisonFan02]

Anderson reminds me of the dynamic, All-American kick returner that NDSU had when the Bison broke into the FCS ranks. My mind is jello from grading finals right now, but was it Washington?

Yeah, Washington would be one. Marcus Williams was probably a shade better than him though.

[Bisonwinagn]

A clean game with no turnovers or special teams TD's I say both teams score 20 or less. Actually 20-17 seems about right.

Well this was very close. Feel free to send me any bets through Paypal.

[Drblankstare]

Anderson reminds me of the dynamic, All-American kick returner that NDSU had when the Bison broke into the FCS ranks. My mind is jello from grading finals right now, but was it Washington?

Shamen, I belive was his name. Though my spelling might be incorrect.

[Mr. C]

On the subject of Wentz. I would let him start and, if you need to bring in Stick, call the freshman off the bench. I hate seeing seniors get hurt.

[Mr. C]

Shamen, I belive was his name. Though my spelling might be incorrect.
Think you are right. He had his career derailed by some serious knee injuries, but boy was he a talent when he was healthy. Anderson is a bit bigger and also is pretty good in the running game.

[Sycamore62]

Herbstreit is an idiot, who thinks he is something special because he went to Ohio State. He will never give FCS its proper due. I wrote him off after the Appalachian State-Michigan upset.

his tv personalities traits are 1. he doesnt stutter 2. he is a pretty boy.

thousands of people played for ohio state. nobody remembers them either.

he couldnt beat out 2 other starters that you dont remember either

[Mr. C]

Watching the replay, it is hard to believe that UNI had such a good opening drive and then did so little the rest of the game.

Another key moment of the game was the NDSU forcing a UNI field goal after that first-half fumble.

[Drblankstare]

On the subject of Wentz. I would let him start and, if you need to bring in Stick, call the freshman off the bench. I hate seeing seniors get hurt.

It's been 8 weeks since the injury, if he didn't play today, I would be very surprised if he played again... Disclaimer: I had ISUr v Coastal in my bracket, so my opinion is suspect

[Mr. C]

his tv personalities traits are 1. he doesnt stutter 2. he is a pretty boy.

thousands of people played for ohio state. nobody remembers them either.

he couldnt beat out 2 other starters that you dont remember either
What I hate is his arrogance. The main reason that he is on ESPN is that they think it helps them with female demographics. ESPN has a lot of folks around like that, including almost all of the sideline reporters. Add that female baseball/softball announcer Jessica Mendoza to that list. She is terrible as a color commentator, even though she was a college and national team softball star.

[Sycamore62]

What I hate is his arrogance. The main reason that he is on ESPN is that they think it helps them with female demographics. ESPN has a lot of folks around like that, including almost all of the sideline reporters. Add that female baseball/softball announcer Jessica Mendoza to that list. She is terrible as a color commentator, even though she was a college and national team softball star.

its like he learned his trade from Chris Collinsworth

[Mr. C]

It's been 8 weeks since the injury, if he didn't play today, I would be very surprised if he played again... Disclaimer: I had ISUr v Coastal in my bracket, so my opinion is suspect
From what I had heard, he was cleared to play today. He is a team guy and will contribute one way, or another. Too bad that the top three QBs in FCS, John Robertson of Villanova, Vad Lee of JMU and Wentz, all were derailed by injuries this season. I think all three will be playing on Sundays.

[Mr. C]

its like he learned his trade from Chris Collinsworth
At least Collingsworth was a good NFL receiver and he does have some actual knowledge of football (unlike Herbstreit). Collingsworth just has that grating, snarky personality. He is also a terrible interviewer. Ever hear him on NBC's Summer Olympic coverage?

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

From what I had heard, he was cleared to play today. He is a team guy and will contribute one way, or another. Too bad that the top three QBs in FCS, John Robertson of Villanova, Vad Lee of JMU and Wentz, all were derailed by injuries this season. I think all three will be playing on Sundays.

Stick has more fire and will to win. This is Stick's team now.

[BisonFan02]

At least Collingsworth was a good NFL receiver and he does have some actual knowledge of football (unlike Herbstreit). Collingsworth just has that grating, snarky personality. He is also a terrible interviewer. Ever hear him on NBC's Summer Olympic coverage?

Yeah.....its brutal. Joe Buck takes the cake though. He makes games almost unwatchable.

[MacThor]

Pretty goofy comment. Richmond loses a prep day to travel, which makes it about even in that regard. Wonder which game goes on Friday night? Hoping it is Jacksonville State on Friday, so I can cover the game live (have to cover the Camellia Bowl with Appalachian State and Ohio U. from Montgomery on Saturday).

It was even goofier than that - he said something to the effect of "IF the game is Friday night, Richmond will have an extra day of rest." Um....

[Drblankstare]

From what I had heard, he was cleared to play today. He is a team guy and will contribute one way, or another. Too bad that the top three QBs in FCS, John Robertson of Villanova, Vad Lee of JMU and Wentz, all were derailed by injuries this season. I think all three will be playing on Sundays.

It's been a bad year for injuries. If JMU hadn't lost Lee I still think they would be in it and possibly the favorites, dynamic player.

[Sycamore62]

Yeah.....its brutal. Joe Buck takes the cake though. He makes games almost unwatchable.

I am and live around StL cardinals fans......its worse for all of us/them

[NDSUFREAK]

Stick has more fire and will to win. This is Stick's team now.
How the **** would you know that. More fire and will than a QB who has already won a national championship? Im on he fence either way but to say he has more fire than wentz...cmon man.

[Sycamore62]

It was even goofier than that - he said something to the effect of "IF the game is Friday night, Richmond will have an extra day of rest." Um....

LOL i didnt even think about that

[TheKingpin28]

Yeah.....its brutal. Joe Buck takes the cake though. He makes games almost unwatchable.

Matched with Troy Aikman and its a match made in hell. I cannot tolerate how smug they are. Even if its not a cowboys game, it turns into a Tony Romo jerk fest.

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

How the **** would you know that. More fire and will than a QB who has already won a national championship? Im on he fence either way but to say he has more fire than wentz...cmon man.
You can see it. People close to the team are saying it. If you can't see it I guess you are blind.

[Mr. C]

It's been a bad year for injuries. If JMU hadn't lost Lee I still think they would be in it and possibly the favorites, dynamic player.
I interviewed Vad Lee (who seemed like a terrific kid) and saw his performance the week before the injury at Elon. I thought JMU was my title favorite with Lee.

[Bisonwinagn]

You can see it. People close to the team are saying it. If you can't see it I guess you are blind.

Doesn't make him better!! But enough of the CW talk it's a waste of time on this thread!!

[Mr. C]

Yeah.....its brutal. Joe Buck takes the cake though. He makes games almost unwatchable.
Nepotism is pretty bad in the broadcasting business. That is why Joe Buck has a job. Another arrogant announcer.

[Winterborn]

Hats off to UNI. You guys played a very good game and sorry about my whistling from the sidelines.....;)

[Professor Chaos]

Matched with Troy Aikman and its a match made in hell. I cannot tolerate how smug they are. Even if its not a cowboys game, it turns into a Tony Romo jerk fest.
Unless Aaron Rodgers is playing. Aikman drinks a Rodgers jizz shake every pregame before Packer games that he calls.

[PantherRob82]

This game is over. Hoping this is the only time I ever find myself pulling for UNI, they are frustrating to watch.

Tell me about it...

[PantherRob82]

'He called them NIU. LOL.

It's hard to keep straight. I wish we would put it on our helmet and jerseys so people could get it right. xlolx

[dewey]

Hats off to the Panthers as I was nervous about this game until the safety that sealed it. I know this is something that the UNI faithful vent a lot about but if there offense was better they would be scary good. Thank goodness for the NDSU punter Ben LeCompte and the kickoff return team & Bruce "Almighty " Anderson on the monster kickoff return for a touchdown. The UNI game made me nervous as they are not intimidated by playing NDSU like a lot of teams are.

1 more win and my 5.5 year old and I will be making the trip to Frisco.

Dewey

[steelbison]

Stick has more fire and will to win. This is Stick's team now.

That's just an idiotic statement. Seriously.


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[steelbison]

You can see it. People close to the team are saying it. If you can't see it I guess you are blind.

You are the only idiot saying it.


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[WTFCollegefootballfan]

You are the only idiot saying it.


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Your an Idiot for calling people an Idiot.

[steelbison]

Your an Idiot for calling people an Idiot.

Screw you. I'm not going to sit here and have you talk **** about CW




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[WTFCollegefootballfan]

You are the only idiot saying it.


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http://www.anygivensaturday.com/images/SeamusLight/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by WTFCollegefootballfan http://www.anygivensaturday.com/images/SeamusLight/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?p=2305507#post2305507)
Stick plays with a fire. He has that will to win thing going on. I'm in the camp of this is Stick's team now.



He's got the "Brock". That swag that says "I might not be the best, but damnit, I'm going to be clutch and be victorious."

[NDSUFREAK]

You can see it. People close to the team are saying it. If you can't see it I guess you are blind.

I love Stick and he has proven so much already...but I cannot believe you can say he has more of a will to win and more of a fire to play football than an NFL QB, a magician in the two minute drill, and a National Champion. Stick will get there but Carson Wentz is still a once in a lifetime talent that will play at NDSU. Call me blind all you want.

Yes Stick has that drive you are talking about but quit throwing Wentz away like he isn't worth it...

[steelbison]

Yep. Some other idiotic fan.


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[WTFCollegefootballfan]

Screw you. I'm not going to sit here and say shot about Carson.

I'm not the only one. Everybody at where I work says it is STICK'S team now. They want Stick to stay the QB.


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I'm not the only one. Everybody at where I work says it is STICK'S team now. They want Stick to stay the QB.

[steelbison]

I bet you two geniuses wanted our coaching staff fired earlier in the year. Love ES but Carson is the man.


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[steelbison]

I'm not the only one. Everybody at where I work says it is STICK'S team now. They want Stick to stay the QB.

Then none of you bozos understand football. We were lucky our d showed up today because our offense didn't do much.


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[TheKingpin28]

Yep. Some other idiotic fan.


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You honestly have no idea who I am. Calling me an idiot or someone else for trying to make a case for Stick? Seriously? Plus I also said its hard to notnatart Wentz when healthy. Go back into obscurity please and leave the playoff talk to those who Stick around.

[Schism55]

Hats off to the Panthers, hell of a game.
Will not be sad to see your senior D players move on :D
Bison D has thrown down the gauntlet, and DAYUM!
Watch out Spiders.

[Drblankstare]

I would play Wentz the second he is ready. Sr Captain with a Natty under his belt. No question for me.

[TheKingpin28]

I bet you two geniuses wanted our coaching staff fired earlier in the year. Love ES but Carson is the man.


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I wanted Vigen gone before when bohl was here and still want Polasek gone. **** off man.

[steelbison]

You honestly have no idea who I am. Calling me an idiot or someone else for trying to make a case for Stick? Seriously? Plus I also said its hard to notnatart Wentz when healthy. Go back into obscurity please and leave the playoff talk to those who Stick around.

When you make a statement saying stick has more fire than CW I'm going to call BS. Sorry. That is an idiotic statement.


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[steelbison]

I wanted Vigen gone before when bohl was here and still want Polasek gone. **** off man.

I knew you were one of those guys.


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[PantherRob82]

Summary of the last few pages:

"No, you're an idiot, idiot."

[Drblankstare]

Anyway, what do you guys think of UNI, kicking the onsides down 8 with 4 min left. I didn't agree with it, I thought they still had time to make the stop and play field pos.

[steelbison]

I wanted Vigen gone before when bohl was here and still want Polasek gone. **** off man.

Yep. Let's get rid of coaches that have got us to four straight championships. And possibly a fifth. Lol


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[NDSUFREAK]

Anyway, what do you guys think of UNI, kicking the onsides down 8 with 4 min left. I didn't agree with it, I thought they still had time to make the stop and play fold pos.

Another play that, if it works, is genius. But I agree to disagree with the call. However, it did seem that the BISON were starting to control the line of scrimmage and Farley must have thought that was a greater risk to kick it off to them and not try onsides.

[Professor Chaos]

My God that was a fun game! Much respect to UNI. That game is what December football should be all about. Anyone who watched should've realized that the level of football was so much better than an exhibition like the Meineke Car Care Papa Johns Old Navy Taxslayer.com bowl.

[MacThor]

Well, the onside kick worked, if the Panther had been able to get a foot down in bounds. There wasn't an NDSU player near the ball.

[TheKingpin28]

Yep. Let's get rid of coaches that have got us to four straight championships. And possibly a fifth. Lol


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Vigen ran a basic offense his entire time. If it weren't for Klieman and Kramer, none of this would have happened.

Also I never said he had more fire. He has the "Brock" swag/mentality. If you choose to call me out, at least get your story/facts straight. Weak attempt is weak.

[centennial]

As someone who questions Polasek all the time, he is still better than Vigen. Yes things backfire, also is inconsistent but he is a first time OC.

[steelbison]

Vigen ran a basic offense his entire time. If it weren't for Klieman and Kramer, none of this would have happened.

Also I never said he had more fire. He has the "Brock" swag/mentality. If you choose to call me out, at least get your story/facts straight. Weak attempt is weak.

Yep basic offense . First team all conference QB. First team all conference WR. All we did was run the ball. Lol. That's why Brock was in dolphin camp.


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[Professor Chaos]

Anyone see what Roberson did to Richmond? Wentz would absolutely torch Richmond if healthy. Like I've already said the coaches have a better idea than any of us about the psyche of the team and how each QB looks in practice but there's no debate that his skill set, when healthy, matches up much better with Richmond than Stick's skill set.

Once again I trust the coaches to make the decision that gives the Bison the best chance to win next week.

[steelbison]

As someone who questions Polasek all the time, he is still better than Vigen. Yes things backfire, also is inconsistent but he is a first time OC.

I don't know about that. Both had great success here. We run more spread now.


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[steelbison]

Anyone see what Roberson did to Richmond? Wentz would absolutely torch Richmond if healthy. Like I've already said the coaches have a better idea than any of us about the psyche of the team and how each QB looks in practice but there's no debate that his skill set, when healthy, matches up much better with Richmond than Stick's skill set.

100 percent correct. I don't expect CW to play until the championship.


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[TheKingpin28]

Yep basic offense . First team all conference QB. First team all conference WR. All we did was run the ball. Lol. That's why Brock was in dolphin camp.


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Take off the yellow and green glasses for a minute. I know Brock very well and he will be the first to tell you that if not for the Rams, Holloway, Smith, Vraa, McNorton, Crockett, and Ojuri he would have been alright at best. It helps when you are surrounded by talent. Vigen knew 5 plays and only 5. A gap run, jet sweep, screen, seem/post, and give Brock the ball. Sure Polasek is more spread than pro, but I'm telling you, neither of them are good D1 OCs. Why do think Vigen faltered at Wyoming? According to your beliefs, they should have trounced the MWC.

[steelbison]

Take off the yellow and green glasses for a minute. I know Brock very well and he will be the first to tell you that if not for the Rams, Holloway, Smith, Vraa, McNorton, Crockett, and Ojuri he would have been alright at best. It helps when you are surrounded by talent. Vigen knew 5 plays and only 5. A gap run, jet sweep, screen, seem/post, and give Brock the ball. Sure Polasek is more spread than pro, but I'm telling you, neither of them are good D1 OCs. Why do think Vigen faltered at Wyoming? According to your beliefs, they should have trounced the MWC.

Not saying Vigen is the best. Never ever said that. But to just say someone did well because of good players then you could say that about any successful team.


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[Wilson16]

I'm not the only one. Everybody at where I work says it is STICK'S team now. They want Stick to stay the QB.
Cause the people at the Hardee's drive thru know best xnodx

[andthehomeofthe-BIZON-]

Take off the yellow and green glasses for a minute. I know Brock very well and he will be the first to tell you that if not for the Rams, Holloway, Smith, Vraa, McNorton, Crockett, and Ojuri he would have been alright at best. It helps when you are surrounded by talent. Vigen knew 5 plays and only 5. A gap run, jet sweep, screen, seem/post, and give Brock the ball. Sure Polasek is more spread than pro, but I'm telling you, neither of them are good D1 OCs. Why do think Vigen faltered at Wyoming? According to your beliefs, they should have trounced the MWC.

You can't make chicken soup from chicken s***....

[steelbison]

Our QB before Brock had a lot of talent as well. How did that turn out??


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[TheKingpin28]

Not saying Vigen is the best. Never ever said that. But to just say someone did well because of good players then you could say that about any successful team.


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Exactly! You are finally getting it. It's why I never bashed Wentz at all. He is special. Same with LeCompte, Williams, Mays, Hansen, etc... There are players who come through every 5 years or so, who are just special players who P5 schools missed and can change a team just by themselves. Each one of those guys impacted the field, locker room, and its' surroundings.

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Our QB before Brock had a lot of talent as well. How did that turn out??


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José? Yeah OK...

[Thumper 76]

Summary of the last few pages:

"No, you're an idiot, idiot."

It's kinda fun to watch

[Sycamore62]

Then none of you bozos understand football. We were lucky our d showed up today because our offense didn't do much.


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you're 5 season run has been defense. any offense you had was gravy.

[steelbison]

Exactly! You are finally getting it. It's why I never bashed Wentz at all. He is special. Same with LeCompte, Williams, Mays, Hansen, etc... There are players who come through every 5 years or so, who are just special players who P5 schools missed and can change a team just by themselves. Each one of those guys impacted the field, locker room, and its' surroundings.

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José? Yeah OK...

So coaches have zero to do with our success. Ok. Just confirming.


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[steelbison]

you're 5 season run has been defense. any offense you had was gravy.

True. But our offense won the SDSU game and I'll st last year in the playoffs.


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[BisonFan02]

Hey, guys bickering in this thread....Shut the **** up....everyone of you guys are acting like morons. Who ****ing cares.

[TheKingpin28]

So coaches have zero to do with our success. Ok. Just confirming.


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Putting words in my mouth, again? Keep it up. I'm done trying to reason with you as I can tell you chug the koolaid way too much. A win is a win and I'm grateful for that. I'm just not going to walk by faith, albeit blindfolded, and come up with my reasons based off of that.

[steelbison]

NP. I just don't understand fans who want to bash our coaches. It gets old.


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[Wilson16]

NP. I just don't understand fans who want to bash our coaches. It gets old.


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agree

[REALBird]

Damn Bison fans. You guys won and you're bickering about which stud QB to play. Crap! You guys are spoiled. LOL

Just go Ohio State and play the third stringer and make Wentz a WR.

[steelbison]

Damn Bison fans. You guys won and you're bickering about which stud QB to play. Crap! You guys are spoiled. LOL

Just go Ohio State and play the third stringer and make Wentz a WR.

It's worse than that. We have several fans that think our o coordinator should be fired when every play doesn't go for a TD. We also have fans that call for the d coordinator to be fired when we miss tackles or the other team has a good game against us.

Very spoiled and annoying actually.

Go read the game threads of Montana and today to see what I'm talking about.


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[Sycamore62]

It's worse than that. We have several fans that think our o coordinator should be fired when every play doesn't go for a TD. We also have fans that call for the d coordinator to be fired when we miss tackles or the other team has a good game against us.

Very spoiled and annoying actually.

Go read the game threads of Montana and today to see what I'm talking about.


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dont worry, if they dont produce they will get fired sooner or later.

[steelbison]

dont worry, if they dont produce they will get fired sooner or later.

That's the point. We are 20-1 in the playoffs. Lol


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[Sycamore62]

That's the point. We are 20-1 in the playoffs. Lol


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ya i guess i was piling on your point

[NDSUFREAK]

It's worse than that. We have several fans that think our o coordinator should be fired when every play doesn't go for a TD. We also have fans that call for the d coordinator to be fired when we miss tackles or the other team has a good game against us.

Very spoiled and annoying actually.

Go read the game threads of Montana and today to see what I'm talking about.


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^^^^^This right here.

[Gil Dobie]

Good game UNI. Congrats on a very good season. Sat in the end zone seats where the safety happened. Pretty awesome.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Back from the game:

1. What a game today. Heavyweight fight where both teams gave it their best. Both defenses played great.

2. NDSU's punter Ben LeCompte was the best player on the field today. He didn't give UNI a chance to return kickoffs and his punts were spot on today. What a stud.

3. Farley's kid, #46, is a stud at LB. Couple of times I thought the Bison RBs had a big hole and all of a sudden #46 comes out of no where to make a tackle. Great sideline to sideline speed and has a nose for the ball. Hats off to him, he played a very good game.

4. NDSU's OL did a decent job today against a very tough defense.

5. KO return for a TD was huge. Huge momentum boost for the Bison.

6. Great defensive effort by the Bison. Bailey/Smith both had over 200 yards rushing against Portland State and the Bison defense held the UNI offense to a total of 225 yards, IIRC.

7. DeLuca is a stud. AA material IMO.

8. Looking forward to how Richmond will handle the noise for the 1st time. With the way the Bison defense is playing, it is going to take a huge effort to beat the Bison next week.

9. UNI is tough as hell! Love to hate them but they are one hell of a team that plays the Bison tough as hell.

[1984]

I have nothing but respect for the UNI team. They bring their brand of in your face football year after year. Only a great team can test a great team.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I have nothing but respect for the UNI team. They bring their brand of in your face football year after year. Only a great team can test a great team.


"Iron sharpens iron".........

[Bison56]

Back from the game:

1. What a game today. Heavyweight fight where both teams gave it their best. Both defenses played great.

2. NDSU's punter Ben LeCompte was the best player on the field today. He didn't give UNI a chance to return kickoffs and his punts were spot on today. What a stud.

3. Farley's kid, #46, is a stud at LB. Couple of times I thought the Bison RBs had a big hole and all of a sudden #46 comes out of no where to make a tackle. Great sideline to sideline speed and has a nose for the ball. Hats off to him, he played a very good game.

4. NDSU's OL did a decent job today against a very tough defense.

5. KO return for a TD was huge. Huge momentum boost for the Bison.

6. Great defensive effort by the Bison. Bailey/Smith both had over 200 yards rushing against Portland State and the Bison defense held the UNI offense to a total of 225 yards, IIRC.

7. DeLuca is a stud. AA material IMO.

8. Looking forward to how Richmond will handle the noise for the 1st time. With the way the Bison defense is playing, it is going to take a huge effort to beat the Bison next week.

9. UNI is tough as hell! Love to hate them but they are one hell of a team that plays the Bison tough as hell.

I don't think any teams plays the Bison tougher.

[TennBison]

Well, the onside kick worked, if the Panther had been able to get a foot down in bounds. There wasn't an NDSU player near the ball.

How can you say it worked, and then in the same sentence describe how it did not work. xconfusedx
I can do that also, here is a good example "Man NDSUs offense was on fire, we scored every time we touched the ball, to bad we didn't cross the goal line more than 3 times and missed two field goals".

[MacThor]

Would have worked. Good lord.

[PantherRob82]

Would have worked. Good lord.

I almost responded to him until I saw who posted it. xlolx

[Sycamore62]

Both onside kickoffs were better than the opening kickoff of the 2nd half right?

do you suppose they were thinking about that result being a possibility when they decided not to onside then?

if uu can play defense at the 25 you can play defense at the 50

[Southern Bison]

Bruce Anderson's KO return for TD makes #3 on this morning's SC Top 10!

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[Drblankstare]

Bruce Anderson's KO return for TD makes #3 on this morning's SC Top 10!

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Thats awesome. Those type of plays always seem to settle big time matchups, without it who the hells knows what would have happened.

[JayJ79]

One point: I know most of you all don't like stadiums with a running track.......and the Fargo Dome is a fine facility, but this place, and Jax. State's place, the distance from the sidelines to the stands is too close.....IMO, should be at least 30 feet, Fargo Dome looks like only 20-22 feet.

have you ever seen the UNI Dome? haha. even less distance between sidelines and the stands.

Also, someone inquired about the noise level comparison between Fargo and UNI. I can't personally testify about the sound level on the field, but as a fan in the stands, UNI crowds are way too quiet/lazy for my liking. Sure, OCCASIONALLY they'll get loud, but it seems like most of the time, even on defensive third downs, most people aren't even cheering.

[JayJ79]

Wow what a blown call. No elbow down. That seriously sucks

if your head hits the ground, are you considered down?

[JayJ79]

Thought you had to punt those?

you get to choose. I think teams go with a punt in most situations because you get better hang time so your coverage team can get there better. Not sure how distance usually compares between an unpressured (don't have to worry about hurrying it to avoid a block) punt and kicking from a tee.

[BisoNick]

Hearing people talking about the first onside kick where the UNI player was OB. Doesn't the ball have to touch the ground as well as go 10 yards. It looked to me the ball never touched the ground.

Even if he was in bounds it would have been illegal touching. Or am I wrong on that one?


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[Bisonator]

Hearing people talking about the first onside kick where the UNI player was OB. Doesn't the ball have to touch the ground as well as go 10 yards. It looked to me the ball never touched the ground.

Even if he was in bounds it would have been illegal touching. Or am I wrong on that one?


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Your wrong. Ball doesn't have to touch the ground.

[BisoNick]

Your wrong. Ball doesn't have to touch the ground.

Yeah well "YOU'RE" wrong!

I keed. I keed.


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[Bisonator]

Yeah well "YOU'RE" wrong!

I keed. I keed.


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Touche'. :)

[JayJ79]

Hearing people talking about the first onside kick where the UNI player was OB. Doesn't the ball have to touch the ground as well as go 10 yards. It looked to me the ball never touched the ground.

Even if he was in bounds it would have been illegal touching. Or am I wrong on that one?

Most onside kicks are designed so that the kicker hits the top part of the ball, driving it down off the turf close to the tee, often with the goal of producing a high bounce that can be caught by one of his teammates once it travels ten yards downfield (or bounces off a player on the return team).

I can't tell on the espn3 replay if that was the case in this instance.

[JayJ79]

upon further review of the rulebook, it doesn't appear to be a requirement for the ball to touch the ground in order for the kicking team to recover, as long as it traveled the ten yards.

And it would appear that due to a recent rule change, even if they do the kicking it into the ground for the high bounce trick, a player on the receiving team can still call for a fair catch if they are in a position to catch it.

[BisoNick]

upon further review of the rulebook, it doesn't appear to be a requirement for the ball to touch the ground in order for the kicking team to recover, as long as it traveled the ten yards.

And it would appear that due to a recent rule change, even if they do the kicking it into the ground for the high bounce trick, a player on the receiving team can still call for a fair catch if they are in a position to catch it.

So if an NDSU player would have called fair catch even though no one was near the ball, would it have been illegal touching if he stayed in bounds?

(Sorry I know this is irrelevant, it's just interesting hearing some of this.)


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[No_Skill]

So if an NDSU player would have called fair catch even though no one was near the ball, would it have been illegal touching if he stayed in bounds?

(Sorry I know this is irrelevant, it's just interesting hearing some of this.)


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Can you call a fair catch on a place kick? I think you can only fair catch a punt.