Semi's: Richmond @ N D S U

[KPSUL]

So you say you have a ton of people who work for you. I was at the Richmond board today and saw your attempt at smack. I hope you are a better business person than you are at smack.



https://richmond.forums.rivals.com/threads/ndsu-blog.5453/


You remind me of Biff Tannen. You sound like a Biff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDevd7O2fq8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKqSnBjHgME

The score:

Country bumpkin BisonBaker - 1

Rich International Business Executive 32Counter - 0

[BisonBacker]

You are correct. It is unfair to compare the two, Stick has done everything that has been asked of him, and not made any crucial mistakes. Yet at this point NDSU's best chance of scoring is to probably just have Bruce Anderson take the snap from 15 yards back xlolxxnodx

http://img.scout.com/sites/default/files/2015/12/09/YoungDeezus.jpg?w=620&h=413&fit=max

[344Johnson]

This banter also really accents how different these two schools are. Richmond is an east coast private liberal arts/law school and NDSU is the Midwest state land-grant ag school.

I'd consider Virginia a southern state rather than east coast (Confederate, south of Mason-Dixon, etc)


Tree huggers vs hard working rural kids

Does Virginia or the university have a left wing reputation (all schools seen to have it unfortunately)


BB school with a few FB fans


True fans travel.

Will wtfcollegefootballfan be attending all NDSU post season competitions this year? I mean... True fans travel.

So far I've seen Richmond has speed, UNI is one dimensional & not all that good (for one dimensional they sure rolled the past 2 rounds), also Richmond would have Easily beaten UNI (doubtful), Richmond must be better than UNI cause UNI didn't have a seed, Richmond by 9, Spiders score at least 20 (we scored 23 on UNI and their Defense is superior to Richmonds).

Alot of funny or interesting things said. Richmond isn't one dimensional which helps them but they haven't played a D like the Bisons. Even with Stick, if you consider us easier to defend you would think other teams (like UNI) who have better Defenses than Richmond would have stopped us. I think this could be a good game but unless NDSU just drops the ball coming into this game, I do not see Richmond winning. If you take our Offense & Defense and compare it to Richmonds, we win that battle. Even if our D plays average and holds you to 24 points +/- I don't see an average at best Defense holding us to that low of a score.

UNI stopped NDSU. How many offensive points did NDSU score this past game? Montana appears to have done okay. Their offense put them in some pretty bad spots.

I'll take NDSU to win by around 10.

[Peems]

http://img.scout.com/sites/default/files/2015/12/09/YoungDeezus.jpg?w=620&h=413&fit=max

IT STILL BURNS!!!!!!xbawlingxxbawlingxxbawlingx

[bostonspider]

UR might be in VA, but it is not very Virginian. Only 20% of the student body comes from VA, and a good portion of those students are from NOVA, outside DC. So the school is NOT very southern at all. But it is an eastern liberal arts university, that is very selective and very beautiful.

Map of Campus
http://www.richmond.edu/visit/maps/images/tour-level-2.jpg

And a bunch of pictures

http://asg-architects.com/wp_asg/wp-content/gallery/richmond-mp/campus-aerial-24x16.jpg

http://assets.richmond.edu/articles/images/features/large/scs/newsletter-osher/2012-05/behind-scenes-large.jpg

http://www.greatvaluecolleges.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/university-of-richmond.jpg

http://bcwh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/University-of-Richmond-E.-Claiborne-Robins-Stadium-BCWH-Architects-02.jpg

http://www.smbw.com/woa/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/REAR.jpg

http://www.donleyinc.com/assets/user/images/projects/36/westhampton_exterior.jpg

http://ideastations.org/sites/default/files/storage/article-images/fullscreen/University%20of%20Richmond%20Robins%20School%20of% 20Business.JPG?itok=y8ob3UyL

http://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/arch_FOM/2014/large/1041B-614-AB_Robins.jpg

[344Johnson]

Very pretty

[Twentysix]

It's pretty nice if you have ****ty taste.

:D

[BisonBacker]

How may does the basketball arena seat?

[AmsterBison]

Dang, that is a nice-looking campus!

Also, you might want to get some cool weather gear for Tara... maybe somebody from Section 20 can knit up eight tiny leg-warmers.

[ur2k]

How may does the basketball arena seat?

about 7,200. It was over 9,000 before a renovation a few years back knocked out some seats for new scoreboards/hospitality areas.

[BisonBacker]

about 7,200. It was over 9,000 before a renovation a few years back knocked out some seats for new scoreboards/hospitality areas.
That's still a great venue.

[ur2k]

That's still a great venue.

I'm biased but it's probably one of the nicest mid-sized b-ball arenas in the country.

[dewey]

Very pretty

Very beautiful area indeed. Thank you for sharing.

Here are a few links for some game information.

Link to the College Sports Madness game preview and prediction.
http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/12352

Here is a link to the Bison Media Blog semifinal preview video.
http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/bison-video-blog-semi-final-edition/

Dom Izzo and Jeff Kolpack take provide a lot of Bison Media Blog posts and they do as good of a job of covering the FCS as I have seen from anyone. It is well worth the time to check out the posts and videos from them.

Enjoy.

Dewey

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Obligatory crowd noise story from the RTD.

http://www.richmond.com/sports/article_94d79fbf-9355-588e-af01-53f18cf7b3ee.html

[dewey]

Obligatory crowd noise story from the RTD.

http://www.richmond.com/sports/article_94d79fbf-9355-588e-af01-53f18cf7b3ee.html

Thanks for posting the article.

Are any of you Richmond fans on here making the trip to Fargo for the game?

Dewey

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Thanks for posting the article.

Are any of you Richmond fans on here making the trip to Fargo for the game?

Dewey

I know several that are attending but nobody on this board. There was a very affordable flight out of BWI to Fargo but I couldn't justify 2 days away from the office.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

By the way, @DOMIZZOWDAY is a good follow. He does a good job.

[Eight Legger]

Obligatory crowd noise story from the RTD.

http://www.richmond.com/sports/article_94d79fbf-9355-588e-af01-53f18cf7b3ee.html

We are going to be so ready to kick their ass in basketball....

[caribbeanhen]

Zach Vraa is a pretty good WR with surprising speed. He has a pretty good vertical and catches the football as if he has stick-em on his hands. However, his production has declined drastically since Jensen graduated. Vraa has burned many people throughout the year on the deep pass, but Wentz more often than not overthrew him. Since Stick started, pass attempts have cut in half with a variety of receivers getting no more than 2-3 receptions per game, basically taking Vraa out of the game.

You may not see it, but he is one athletic white dude. Sad to say that NDSU hasn't been utilizing his talents.

oh how dare you imply that Vraa's speed is surprising..... I'm offended......

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Obligatory crowd noise story from the RTD.

http://www.richmond.com/sports/article_94d79fbf-9355-588e-af01-53f18cf7b3ee.html

Might need something like this to get to the 100+ decibel levels in the FD.

http://cdn1.ticketsinventory.com/images/last_photos/concert/M/motorhead/motorhead_tickets_13032639837196.png

[NoDak 4 Ever]

oh how dare you imply that Vraa's speed is surprising..... I'm offended......

When you can make catches like this, you don't always need speed.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/files/2015/11/00ndsu1107.jpg

[caribbeanhen]

Does North Dakota State have a monopoly on fast white boys?

[centennial]

Does North Dakota State have a monopoly on fast white boys?

Yes

[andthehomeofthe-BIZON-]

Does North Dakota State have a monopoly on fast white boys?

Yes, but it is admittingly a small market.

[caribbeanhen]

Yes, but it is admittingly a small market.

I haven't seen any in Delaware for decades it seems

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

I find this racial profiling of wide receivers to be really insensitive.

[heath]

other than the UNI/NDSU game there has not been much defense. I still expect this game to be fun to watch with plenty of offense. Richmond is playing really well..................well enough to win 31 to 21xdrunkyx

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Yeah it was interesting that they are like 20-1 in the playoffs or something like that. But 15-0 at home with 4 games being at a neutral site that would make them 1-1 on the road in the playoffs.


Don't go 7-4, like UNI does annually, and they would be at home in the playoffs also....

Here's a newsflash for you: NDSU is going to be even better next year...xthumbsupx

[spdram]

Porter Abel for Richmond is pretty fast for a white boy

[heath]

Porter Abel for Richmond is pretty fast for a white boy
yes,but they do not go to him enough. fast is good only if you have the ball.

[NDB]

A former UR mediocre student that scored 1400(out of 1600)on the SAT,who could buy and sell you many,many times over.Threw the javelin if you're wondering.Anything else?

Sorry to hear about your small penis.

[BEAR]

This game is gonna be HOT, HOT, HOT!

(gratuitous App reference for your pleasure. It's long overdue.) xthumbsupx

[centennial]

A former UR mediocre student that scored 1400(out of 1600)on the SAT,who could buy and sell you many,many times over.Threw the javelin if you're wondering.Anything else?

Wow. Congratulations.

[Scooter]

Serious question.
Richmond is 4-3 this season on the road and 2-2 against top 30 FCS teams on the road. Richmond was lights out on third down and long vs Illinois St converting 5 passes over 20 yards on third and long. Teams that consistently win on the road typically do not rely on repeatedly converting on 3rd and long. Now that they are going to be facing possibly the hottest FCS defense in the FCS on the road on Friday, what about Richmond's road performances suggest that Richmond is consistently able to win on the road and will be able to win when the stakes are raised on Friday night?

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Serious question.
Richmond is 4-3 this season on the road and 2-2 against top 30 FCS teams on the road. Richmond was lights out on third down and long vs Illinois St converting 5 passes over 20 yards on third and long. Teams that consistently win on the road typically do not rely on repeatedly converting on 3rd and long. Now that they are going to be facing possibly the hottest FCS defense in the FCS on the road on Friday, what about Richmond's road performances suggest that Richmond is consistently able to win on the road and will be able to win when the stakes are raised on Friday night?

Rhetorical question:

If someone asked you a bunch of rhetorical questions while providing his own answers to those rhetorical questions, would you respond?

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

Coach Klieman's press conference today....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0v81wCfvzo

[Scooter]

Rhetorical question:

If someone asked you a bunch of rhetorical questions while providing his own answers to those rhetorical questions, would you respond?

Actually, it was information followed by an observation about the dangers of third and long and then just one question.

Richmond has lost 2 of it's last 3 road contests. It is a valid question considering all the posturing.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Actually, it was information followed by an observation about the dangers of third and long and then just one question.

Richmond has lost 2 of it's last 3 road contests. It is a valid question considering all the posturing.

Well then. We can't possibly expect to repeat the ISU performance. We're totally effed.

[dewey]

By the way, @DOMIZZOWDAY is a good follow. He does a good job.

If there is a better FCS coverage guy than him I would love to see it.

Dewey

[centennial]

Well then. We can't possibly expect to repeat the ISU performance. We're totally effed.
He means the law of probabilities will catch up. Sorry most of us have a science education unlike you buy and sell people.

[MacThor]

Serious question.
Richmond is 4-3 this season on the road and 2-2 against top 30 FCS teams on the road. Richmond was lights out on third down and long vs Illinois St converting 5 passes over 20 yards on third and long. Teams that consistently win on the road typically do not rely on repeatedly converting on 3rd and long. Now that they are going to be facing possibly the hottest FCS defense in the FCS on the road on Friday, what about Richmond's road performances suggest that Richmond is consistently able to win on the road and will be able to win when the stakes are raised on Friday night?
Richmond is 2-0 on the road against top 3 FCS teams.

UR is 6th in the nation in 3rd down conversions and #1 on 4th down. They execute.

The answer to your question is turnovers. In their road losses, while they were good-not great-opponents, Richmond beat themselves.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Richmond is 2-0 on the road against top 3 FCS teams.

UR is 6th in the nation in 3rd down conversions and #1 on 4th down. They execute.

The answer to your question is turnovers. In their road losses, while they were good-not great-opponents, Richmond beat themselves.



Good.

NDSU is #3 in 3rd down defense.
#12 in 1st down defense
#7 in scoring defense
#7 in total defense
#12 in passing eff defense


But here is a big one: NDSU is #1 in TOP. You cannot score if you do not have the ball.

[MacThor]

Good.

NDSU is #3 in 3rd down defense.
#12 in 1st down defense
#7 in scoring defense
#7 in total defense
#12 in passing eff defense


But here is a big one: NDSU is #1 in TOP. You cannot score if you do not have the ball.

It will be an interesting battle for sure. Strength against Strength.

Richmond is #10 in TOP I believe.

[YoUDeeMan]

I have a ton of people who work for me and their job is to offer business insights everyday.Let me ask them tomorrow at the Monday staff meeting about offering me some clues for this esteemed thread.Please.

So you have 6 fat people who let you know how the fries should be cooked. Impressive.

[Professor Chaos]

It will be an interesting battle for sure. Strength against Strength.

Richmond is #10 in TOP I believe.
Yep, the Richmond O vs the NDSU D will be a great matchup.

However, what keeps failing to pop up in a lot of this pregame chatter is there are two other phases of the game too. NDSU's O has not been impressive so far in the playoffs but there are still among the most efficient in the nation on the season. Add in an All-American punter and a red hot kick returner and I really feel like NDSU has the clear advantage in 2 of 3 phases.

Against ISUr the Richmond offense was so good they covered up the team's deficiencies in the other phases. Can they be that good again against an NDSU defense playing their best football of the year right now? I'm not so sure. I think if Richmond is going to win they need their defense and special teams to step it up also and take some of the load off their offense.

It's been said many times already in this thread but forcing your offense to carry you to victory is not the way to win in the Fargodome.

[deez_na]

I think Richmonds offense will struggle against our Defense much more than our Offense will against their Defense. If NDSU scores first it's going to be a long day for Richmond. NDSU will wear them down. Your Defense is going to need to play like UNI to contain our Rushing game. I'm not so sure they can do that. At the end of the day we will win the TOP and the scoreboard on the likes of 30-17

[MacThor]

Agreed. Richmond has an average defense which has really stepped it up the past few weeks. They shut down good running games.
I know I'm not going out on a limb here but I predict Richmond will focus on stopping the run and trying to force NDSU to beat them through the air. You have to admit NDSU's passing attack has also just been average (I know, it's by design and your QB has been hurt).

Does NDSU have a Warrum-type WR? They don't seem to from the stats and the couple of games I've seen. That's the kind of player who can eat up UR's defense.

Can't argue on special teams either. Hey, if NDSU's All-American punter gets lots of action I'll consider that a success. :)

I'm curious why that KR isn't also a PR? In our loss to MD we allowed Likely to break a 70-plus year Big 10 record. The TV guys were mystified and Richmond just kept kicking the ball to him. This is a big concern.

[MacThor]

Also, Richmond hasn't trailed since 3-0 in the first quarter of the regular season W&M game. That is a key. Get a lead and keep your foot on the gas.

Every time ISUr got within one possession, Richmond scored on the very next drive. Every. Time. That was the difference.

I wonder how SD kept NDSU scoreless the entire second half. I imagine the Spiders are watching that film.

[dewey]

Here is an article from the Fargo Forum about the Richmond quarterback.
http://www.inforum.com/sports/3903781-richmond-quarterback-has-history-being-leader-and-field

Dewey

[UNIFanSince1983]

Agreed. Richmond has an average defense which has really stepped it up the past few weeks. They shut down good running games.
I know I'm not going out on a limb here but I predict Richmond will focus on stopping the run and trying to force NDSU to beat them through the air. You have to admit NDSU's passing attack has also just been average (I know, it's by design and your QB has been hurt).

Does NDSU have a Warrum-type WR? They don't seem to from the stats and the couple of games I've seen. That's the kind of player who can eat up UR's defense.

Can't argue on special teams either. Hey, if NDSU's All-American punter gets lots of action I'll consider that a success. :)

I'm curious why that KR isn't also a PR? In our loss to MD we allowed Likely to break a 70-plus year Big 10 record. The TV guys were mystified and Richmond just kept kicking the ball to him. This is a big concern.

You would think so, but with the game he had against us that wasn't the case. I would have rather seen their kicker more often. Their punter consistently flipped field position with booming punts, and then also killed us by putting the ball inside the 10. Seriously, he was the majority of the reason they beat us. If you have long fields against a stingy NDSU defense it is trouble.

Now there is something Richmond has that UNI didn't and that is an ability to pass the ball. They sold all out against our run game, and it worked for them. It will be interesting to see how they prepare for the balanced attack that Richmond has.

Should be a great game really!

[Gil Dobie]

I've seen highs of 10 to 12 degrees for Fargo on Friday. Glad the game is indoors.

[BisonBacker]

Also, Richmond hasn't trailed since 3-0 in the first quarter of the regular season W&M game. That is a key. Get a lead and keep your foot on the gas.

Every time ISUr got within one possession, Richmond scored on the very next drive. Every. Time. That was the difference.

I wonder how SD kept NDSU scoreless the entire second half. I imagine the Spiders are watching that film.

When our QB was playing with a broken bone in his wrist it helps.

[dewey]

Here is an article from a Fargo reporter about all fan bases having idiots.
http://mcfeely.areavoices.com/2015/12/14/lesson-of-the-day-every-fan-base-has-its-idiots/

I personally enjoy talking with fans from opposing teams.

For any fans making the trip I would recommend going through the tailgating lots as you will more than likely be treat to more food and booze than you can handle. You will also more than likely get some jeers here and there but the majority are great people.

Dewey

[Professor Chaos]

Agreed. Richmond has an average defense which has really stepped it up the past few weeks. They shut down good running games.
I know I'm not going out on a limb here but I predict Richmond will focus on stopping the run and trying to force NDSU to beat them through the air. You have to admit NDSU's passing attack has also just been average (I know, it's by design and your QB has been hurt).

Does NDSU have a Warrum-type WR? They don't seem to from the stats and the couple of games I've seen. That's the kind of player who can eat up UR's defense.

Can't argue on special teams either. Hey, if NDSU's All-American punter gets lots of action I'll consider that a success. :)

I'm curious why that KR isn't also a PR? In our loss to MD we allowed Likely to break a 70-plus year Big 10 record. The TV guys were mystified and Richmond just kept kicking the ball to him. This is a big concern.
As far as having a Warrum-like WR NDSU does not have anyone with nearly those numbers but (I'm biased so take this with a grain of salt) Zach Vraa (#82) could put up huge numbers if given the opportunity. He has maybe the best hands in the FCS and is a polished route runner and a big target. Beyond that their leading WR is actually RJ Urzendowski (#16). He's faster but smaller than Vraa and played with Easton Stick in high school so they have a real good rapport. Darrius Shepherd is the third WR that has emerged this year. None of them have eye popping numbers but having three solid WRs is a big reason why NDSU is top 10 in the nation in passing efficiency despite playing a freshman QB for over half the season now. They're going to have to show up because, like you said, Richmond is most likely going to try to shut down the NDSU ground game and make them throw.

As far as the punt returner that's Eric Perkins (#13). He's a tiny little guy who is more quick than fast and he's fearless. However you'll see a lot of fair catches from NDSU's punt returners, especially if CJ Smith (#6) is back there. I think they're coached to fair catch when there's any doubt after they muffed a few earlier in the year. So they're not nearly as explosive as Bruce Anderson (#42) in the kick return game. You won't have to worry about him returning punts, he's a true freshman so I don't think the coaches want to put any more on his plate right meow. Next year maybe.

[deez_na]

Also, Richmond hasn't trailed since 3-0 in the first quarter of the regular season W&M game. That is a key. Get a lead and keep your foot on the gas.

Every time ISUr got within one possession, Richmond scored on the very next drive. Every. Time. That was the difference.

I wonder how SD kept NDSU scoreless the entire second half. I imagine the Spiders are watching that film.

Watching that film won't do you any good. This is not that same NDSU team playing. NDSU would piss pound SD the way they've been playing recently. That was an ugly game with a banged up QB trying to tough it out with a broken bone in his wrist.

[Professor Chaos]

Watching that film won't do you any good. This is not that same NDSU team playing. NDSU would piss pound SD the way they've been playing recently. That was an ugly game with a banged up QB trying to tough it out with a broken bone in his wrist.
There was no energy for that game either in the crowd or on the field. Everyone, players and fans included, sleptwalked through that whole game. I was there and I went from "yawn, same old thing" when NDSU took the 14-0 lead to "the Bison might not be able to play their backups the whole 4th quarter" at halftime to "this is going to be an embarrassing win" at the start of the 4th quarter to "they deserve to lose this game (but they'll still win)" halfway through the 4th to "OMG! They're actually going to lose this game" with about 2 minutes left. I think the team's mentality was eerily similar.

Consequently, that was also the week after they played UNI.

However, playing a semifinal at home should put this team (and fans) in a much different place mentally the week after a UNI game than playing a team they had absolutely wiped the field with over the last few years.

[Wilson16]

Richmond QB played a near perfect game against Ill St. If he does that again the Spiders will have a very good chance in this game. However, doing it in front of 3,000 people, against a defense that IMO is not on par with the way the Bizon d is playing right now made it much easier than what he will see this week

[BisonBacker]

Richmond QB played a near perfect game against Ill St. If he does that again the Spiders will have a very good chance in this game. However, doing it in front of 3,000 people, against a defense that IMO is not on par with the way the Bizon d is playing right now made it much easier than what he will see this week

It was closer to 5-6k but still pathetic numbers for ISU redbird fans for a playoff game and good weather.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

NDSU has the advantage on defense and special teams.

It will be interesting to see how the Richmond QB handles the noise.

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It was closer to 5-6k but still pathetic numbers for ISU redbird fans for a playoff game and good weather.

Was that paid attendance?

Didn't seem like there was that many on TV.

[Wilson16]

NDSU has the advantage on defense and special teams.

It will be interesting to see how the Richmond QB handles the noise.

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Was that paid attendance?

Didn't seem like there was that many on TV.
Agree.

[Professor Chaos]

Was that paid attendance?

Didn't seem like there was that many on TV.
5,356

http://espn.go.com/college-football/game?gameId=400855895

And I'd highly doubt that was over-reported like so many teams do in the regular season since they have to send money to the NCAA based on that number.

[Eight Legger]

When our QB was playing with a broken bone in his wrist it helps.

Ok, I guess we know how to win this game then!

[Wilson16]

5,356

http://espn.go.com/college-football/game?gameId=400855895

And I'd highly doubt that was over-reported like so many teams do in the regular season since they have to send money to the NCAA based on that number.
Not sure if this answers his question of paid attendance or actual butts in the seats

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Ok, I guess we know how to win this game then!


Does Richmond have the defense to shut down the Bison consistently to win the game?

Championships are won with defense and NDSU has a very good one. Looks like Richmond has a average to decent defense, according to their stats, but will it be enough?

Richmond's offense is well balanced and a good one. But I think the Bison have a defense that can limit the Richmond offense or slow them down enough to win the game.

The key for me is the Richmond defense and if they can stop the Bison enough to win.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

5,356

http://espn.go.com/college-football/game?gameId=400855895

And I'd highly doubt that was over-reported like so many teams do in the regular season since they have to send money to the NCAA based on that number.



Could be. I'm sure if they had beaten Richmond, NDSU would have had more fans than ISU fans for a semi-final....or pretty close.

[Professor Chaos]

Not sure if this answers his question of paid attendance or actual butts in the seats
I doubt they're much different. When you only have a week to sell tickets I'm fairly sure most people who buy tickets during that week do so with the intention to use them. For the longest time NDSU games had primo seats that were empty for the lesser homes games which I would guess were corporate tickets that would go unused in the regular season for many games until recently when demand has been so high. That shouldn't happen in the playoffs.

[Wilson16]

Could be. I'm sure if they had beaten Richmond, NDSU would have had more fans than ISU fans for a semi-final....or pretty close.
I think all the Redbirds fans were waiting for this weekend and the Bison coming to town. ��

[blueballs]

Bison by at least two scores... there is no way to prepare to play in that sound chamber unless you've actually done it before.

[Professor Chaos]

It'll be a Southern Conference officiating crew for this game (link (http://www.refstripes.com/forum/index.php?topic=12352.0)). Southern Conference crews (not sure if it's the same crew as this one) have done the JMU/Colgate and William & Mary/Duquesne games so far in this year's playoffs.

[Wilson16]

I doubt they're much different. When you only have a week to sell tickets I'm fairly sure most people who buy tickets during that week do so with the intention to use them. For the longest time NDSU games had primo seats that were empty for the lesser homes games which I would guess were corporate tickets that would go unused in the regular season for many games until recently when demand has been so high. That shouldn't happen in the playoffs.
Corporations buy the tickets regardless of regular season or playoffs and I'll St doesn't have the demand NDSU does. I think I'll St experienced what NDSU used to

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I think all the Redbirds fans were waiting for this weekend and the Bison coming to town. ��

Man it was pucker time on their board. They were trying to devise any plan to stonewall us. I was planning to go.

[Wilson16]

Man it was pucker time on their board. They were trying to devise any plan to stonewall us. I was planning to go.
I was on the way too. Oh well maybe next year

[Wilson16]

Ok, I guess we know how to win this game then!
Really?

[Eight Legger]

Really?

It was a joke...

[BisonBacker]

I think all the Redbirds fans were waiting for this weekend and the Bison coming to town. 😃

This nails it right here. I really believe ISU was looking ahead and it bit them in the rear with Richmond. I think ISU red had a chip on their shoulder from last years natty and they wanted revenge. Can't overlook anyone and that goes for NDSU as well. Richmond is coming to town and they see the 4 time defending champions target on NDSU. I read a article on one of the papers out there where Lualetta (probably spelled wrong) said they don't look at NDSU as 4 time champions but just as another game. I call BS.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

This nails it right here. I really believe ISU was looking ahead and it bit them in the rear with Richmond. I think ISU red had a chip on their shoulder from last years natty and they wanted revenge. Can't overlook anyone and that goes for NDSU as well. Richmond is coming to town and they see the 4 time defending champions target on NDSU. I read a article on one of the papers out there where Lualetta (probably spelled wrong) said they don't look at NDSU as 4 time champions but just as another game. I call BS.


ISU will be a mid pack Valley team next year w/o Roberson and Coprich IMO.

I'm looking forward to see how the Bison defend this team. If the DL can get pressure w/o sending an extra man, Richmond is going to be in trouble. I just don't see Richmond completing 20-40 yard passes on 3rd and long consistently against the Bison defense like they did against ISU. If they do that, then the Bison will be in trouble.

If the Bison can hold UNI to 136 yards on 38 carries, when both Bailey and Smith ran for 200 the previous game, they can surely slow down Richmond's running game.

Cannot wait for this match up.

[F'N Hawks]

ISU will be a mid pack Valley team next year w/o Roberson and Coprich IMO.

I'm looking forward to see how the Bison defend this team. If the DL can get pressure w/o sending an extra man, Richmond is going to be in trouble. I just don't see Richmond completing 20-40 yard passes on 3rd and long consistently against the Bison defense like they did against ISU. If they do that, then the Bison will be in trouble.

If the Bison can hold UNI to 136 yards on 38 carries, when both Bailey and Smith ran for 200 the previous game, they can surely slow down Richmond's running game.

Cannot wait for this match up.

Not trying to sound smackish but is Bailey not very fast/quick? I was expecting more from him but when he would pull the zone read and run it was awfully slow looking. He got caught quick by NDSU's defenders.

[BisonBacker]

NDSU has that Northern speed don't you know that xlolx

[Professor Chaos]

Not trying to sound smackish but is Bailey not very fast/quick? I was expecting more from him but when he would pull the zone read and run it was awfully slow looking. He got caught quick by NDSU's defenders.
Bailey is very fast but I think he got dinged up a little bit against NDSU and he's more of a long strider so it probably takes him longer to get up to speed than some of the top flight RBs out there.

[centennial]

Not trying to sound smackish but is Bailey not very fast/quick? I was expecting more from him but when he would pull the zone read and run it was awfully slow looking. He got caught quick by NDSU's defenders.

Are you sure? He looks like he runs 4.6-4.7 for 40.

[F'N Hawks]

Are you sure? He looks like he runs 4.6-4.7 for 40.

No I am not sure. That is why I was asking.

[URMite]

Does Richmond have the defense to shut down the Bison consistently to win the game?

Championships are won with defense and NDSU has a very good one. Looks like Richmond has a average to decent defense, according to their stats, but will it be enough?

Richmond's offense is well balanced and a good one. But I think the Bison have a defense that can limit the Richmond offense or slow them down enough to win the game.

The key for me is the Richmond defense and if they can stop the Bison enough to win.

Will the Bison have the threat of a passing game? If so then they have a much better chance at running success. If you simply say we are going to run, try and stop us, then our run defense has been effective, not dominating.
Basically very few tackles for loss but often 7 of 8 2 yd runs, and 18 yards on the eighth. That gives a 4 yd per rush average, but less first downs.

Despite our offensive capability, we get TOP by 6-7 minute drives with lots of 5-8 yard plays. We don't get as many 3 and outs as I would prefer.

Does the Bison TOP stat come more from opponent short drive times than from long offensive drive times?

Not saying you cant succeed in a known power game, just that it would be an accomplishment if we know it is coming. And yes you have definitely had some accomplishments...

[BisonBacker]

Stick can pass. If you are comparing him to Carson Wentz it's not a fair comparison as there isn't a QB in the FCS as talented as Wentz. Stick is serviceable in the passing game. He isn't going to burn you with the long ball or pass for 450 yards but he will keep your defense honest.

[Professor Chaos]

Will the Bison have the threat of a passing game? If so then they have a much better chance at running success. If you simply say we are going to run, try and stop us, then our run defense has been effective, not dominating.
Basically very few tackles for loss but often 7 of 8 2 yd runs, and 18 yards on the eighth. That gives a 4 yd per rush average, but less first downs.

Despite our offensive capability, we get TOP by 6-7 minute drives with lots of 5-8 yard plays. We don't get as many 3 and outs as I would prefer.

Does the Bison TOP stat come more from opponent short drive times than from long offensive drive times?

Not saying you cant succeed in a known power game, just that it would be an accomplishment if we know it is coming. And yes you have definitely had some accomplishments...
The main factor that gives the Bison the TOP advantage (beyond the deliberate pace of their offense) is that they consistently win on 3rd down on both sides of the ball. The Bison offense is 14th in the FCS converting 45.7% of 3rd downs while the Bison defense is 3rd in the FCS allowing 25.8% of 3rd downs to be converted.

As far as a passing game goes don't expect NDSU to throw it in volume but they are very efficient at it when they do throw it, even with Stick at QB. They're 8th in the nation with a team passing efficiency rating of 156.0 and that's not just because of Wentz. Wentz's pass efficiency rating this year is 159.2 but Stick is not far behind at 155.2. Combined the two are 191-304 (62.8%) for 2452 yards (8.1 ypa) along with 27 TDs to just 4 INTs.

[Bisonator]

Will the Bison have the threat of a passing game? If so then they have a much better chance at running success. If you simply say we are going to run, try and stop us, then our run defense has been effective, not dominating.
Basically very few tackles for loss but often 7 of 8 2 yd runs, and 18 yards on the eighth. That gives a 4 yd per rush average, but less first downs.

Despite our offensive capability, we get TOP by 6-7 minute drives with lots of 5-8 yard plays. We don't get as many 3 and outs as I would prefer.

Does the Bison TOP stat come more from opponent short drive times than from long offensive drive times?

Not saying you cant succeed in a known power game, just that it would be an accomplishment if we know it is coming. And yes you have definitely had some accomplishments...

A lot of teams stack the box and try to stop our run game. Very few are capable of doing it. We haven't been as dominate as years past but still very good. Our oline loves to lean on people and if your dline isn't up to the task it will be a long game. We will happily take 4 yards all day.

Do you guys rotate a lot of players on the dline?

[NoDak 4 Ever]

How many commentators have remarked about how NDSU doesn't change it's plans for anything? People know it's coming and the Bison just out-execute.

[MacThor]

That's really it. Can UR convert 3rd downs? They are the best at it that NDSU has faced this year. NDSU is the best they've faced at stopping it.

Also, no turnovers. Richmond's 2 FCS losses were completely due to turnovers, by a total of 6 points.

Look, this is not the 2008 Spiders. They don't have close to that level of defense. They play a smart, balanced game and their game plan has been solid of late.
There's a lot to like about this team. They exceeded all expectations and they're very confident right now. They got shellacked twice last year (including the playoffs) and they've used that as motivation throughout the playoffs. Apparently Rocco isn't letting them forget the way that felt. They are loose and playing with house money. I love that Lauletta dreamed of playing in the Fargo dome when he was in high school.

I just don't see a rout.

[Wilson16]

That's really it. Can UR convert 3rd downs? They are the best at it that NDSU has faced this year. NDSU is the best they've faced at stopping it.

Also, no turnovers. Richmond's 2 FCS losses were completely due to turnovers, by a total of 6 points.

Look, this is not the 2008 Spiders. They don't have close to that level of defense. They play a smart, balanced game and their game plan has been solid of late.
There's a lot to like about this team. They exceeded all expectations and they're very confident right now. They got shellacked twice last year (including the playoffs) and they've used that as motivation throughout the playoffs. Apparently Rocco isn't letting them forget the way that felt. They are loose and playing with house money. I love that Lauletta dreamed of playing in the Fargo dome when he was in high school.

I just don't see a rout.
Cheered for Richmond to win last weekend. QB played very well and from what I read is a class act. Coach /team seem to be the same. Other than the rich and powerful 32counter the fan base seems to understand FCS FB. Don't see a blow out either and I will cheer for Richmond in Frisco if they win. Too bad that house money your referring to is just gambling money. And everyone's knows that even good gamblers need luck to win. So good luck!

[BISON Thunder]

Cheered for Richmond to win last weekend. QB played very well and from what I read is a class act. Coach /team seem to be the same. Other than the rich and powerful 32counter the fan base seems to understand FCS FB. Don't see a blow out either and I will cheer for Richmond in Frisco if they win. Too bad that house money your referring to is just gambling money. And everyone's knows that even good gamblers need luck to win. So good luck!
Speaking of 32counter...what happened to him? Maybe counting his money, or possibly his tonage isn't cooperating this week?

[Wilson16]

Speaking of 32counter...what happened to him? Maybe counting his money, or possibly his tonage isn't cooperating this week?
Ya I expected him to come out of that staff meeting with all kinds of ammo ��

[BisonBacker]

Maybe he's "Brightening up his tools in the shed" xlolx

[Bisonator]

Speaking of 32counter...what happened to him? Maybe counting his money, or possibly his tonage isn't cooperating this week?

Boss caught him on here when he was supposed to be dumping the trash. Probably has him scrubbing the ****ters now. That could take awhile with tons of people "working" for him!xlolx

[Wilson16]

Maybe he's "Brightening up his tools in the shed" xlolx
In so little time here he gave so much............. To us to work with

[BisonBacker]

I think we should petition to have his user name Changed to Biff Tannon. He sounded like a Biff.

[Wilson16]

I think we should petition to have his user name Changed to Biff Tannon. He sounded like a Biff.
You have my vote. Earlier someone posted the link of him on the RU site. His own people called him "that guy". Pretty funny

[BisonBacker]

You have my vote. Earlier someone posted the link of him on the RU site. His own people called him "that guy". Pretty funny

I was the one who posted it. He's trying to talk smack and he sounds like Biff Tannen. Yet he's got "tons of people working for him" xlolx

[Gil Dobie]

Bison by at least two scores... there is no way to prepare to play in that sound chamber unless you've actually done it before.

This game does remind me of the first GSU game in the Fargodome.

[gumby013]

This game does remind me of the first GSU game in the Fargodome.

Reminds me more of the first CCU game.

[Wilson16]

Reminds me more of the first CCU game.
Much more like coastal #2 IMO

[deez_na]

Much more like coastal #2 IMO

I hope the game itself is more similar to the first one though.

[Mayville Bison]

Will the Bison have the threat of a passing game? If so then they have a much better chance at running success. If you simply say we are going to run, try and stop us, then our run defense has been effective, not dominating.
Basically very few tackles for loss but often 7 of 8 2 yd runs, and 18 yards on the eighth. That gives a 4 yd per rush average, but less first downs.

Despite our offensive capability, we get TOP by 6-7 minute drives with lots of 5-8 yard plays. We don't get as many 3 and outs as I would prefer.

Does the Bison TOP stat come more from opponent short drive times than from long offensive drive times?

Not saying you cant succeed in a known power game, just that it would be an accomplishment if we know it is coming. And yes you have definitely had some accomplishments...

NDSU isn't going to throw for 300 yards unless Wentz is back (I hope they stay power run first even if Wentz is back, but that's another discussion). If Stick is the starter (most likely scenario), he will get more of those 7/10/13/15 yard passes to move the chains. That has usually come on 2nd down after a decent run on first down. Our 3rd down efficiency in the playoffs has been terrible, but Stick was still 13 of 17 for the game moving the chains on 1st/2nd down quite often. He won't go over the top unless you play 9 in the box (see Montana game for the home run shots). Putting NDSU into obvious passing situations should be game plan - easier said than done, I know.

This team is built to dink and dunk all the way down the field and if they sputter (which will happen), they rely on their Punter to flip the field and their Defense to get the ball back with good field position. As others have said, this game will come down to Richmond D vs. NDSU O. If Richmond can get some early 3 and outs which usually means decent field position for the Offense, Richmond has as good of a shot as anyone to win the game.

[Eight Legger]

I think these teams are "even" in the sense that they each do things that well that balance out what the other team does well. I'm going to go out on a limb and predict a tie.

[BisonBacker]

I predict whoever scores more points will win.

[Professor Chaos]

I predict that I will have a taco in a bag at halftime.

[bostonspider]

A little history as it is still only tuesday... From the 1890's until the 1920's, UR played games in a variety of stadiums, including this small 3,000 seat one on campus

http://i.imgur.com/3hmehaD.jpg

They also played some games at Mayo Island Stadium downtown, which was primarily a baseball field

http://www.richmondspiders.com/pics33/1024/CZ/CZOAWKLCMODOTLR.20150827172624.jpg

In 1929 they moved to City Field, which sat 22,000

http://i.imgur.com/YB6rL93.jpg

Richmond's last game downtown was in 2009

http://i.imgur.com/HVpYP8r.jpg

UR decided to return to campus and on the site of their original field, they built the new Robins Stadium

http://www.stadiumsusa.com/images/thumbs/e7fa8ff0ae5f3c127488610d758a3b3e181b3d55.jpg-590x1000.png

http://bcwh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/University-of-Richmond-E.-Claiborne-Robins-Stadium-BCWH-Architects-04.jpg

http://bcwh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/University-of-Richmond-E.-Claiborne-Robins-Stadium-BCWH-Architects-01-715x477.jpg

[Bison56]

A little history as it is still only tuesday... From the 1890's until the 1920's, UR played games in a variety of stadiums, including this small 3,000 seat one on campus

http://i.imgur.com/3hmehaD.jpg

They also played some games at Mayo Island Stadium downtown, which was primarily a baseball field

http://www.richmondspiders.com/pics33/1024/CZ/CZOAWKLCMODOTLR.20150827172624.jpg

In 1929 they moved to City Field, which sat 22,000

http://i.imgur.com/YB6rL93.jpg

Richmond's last game downtown was in 2009

http://i.imgur.com/HVpYP8r.jpg

UR decided to return to campus and on the site of their original field, they built the new Robins Stadium

http://www.stadiumsusa.com/images/thumbs/e7fa8ff0ae5f3c127488610d758a3b3e181b3d55.jpg-590x1000.png

http://bcwh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/University-of-Richmond-E.-Claiborne-Robins-Stadium-BCWH-Architects-04.jpg

http://bcwh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/University-of-Richmond-E.-Claiborne-Robins-Stadium-BCWH-Architects-01-715x477.jpg

Really like the old pics, thanks. Richmond is a real nice looking campus.

[bostonspider]

Though my favorite pictures from City / UR Stadium come from the final regular season game ever in 2009

Over view of the Stadium

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8243/8488590371_7987a24036_b.jpg

And this image of Andrew Howard's long FG beating W&M as time expired.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8365/8489688676_dd96aa9e0d_b.jpg

[bostonspider]

And one more of the current stadium. It is not close to the size, sound or fury of the Fargodome, but it is a great place to watch a game..

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8493/8434197590_baa6653d6d_o.jpg

[Schism55]

I get the necessity for having a track, but that puts fans so far from the game. Hard to get a loud in that configuration.
How is your guys home record since new stadium opened?

[BisonBacker]

Great Pic's. Beautiful campus.

[Eight Legger]

I get the necessity for having a track, but that puts fans so far from the game. Hard to get a loud in that configuration.
How is your guys home record since new stadium opened?

Yeah, no one is really a fan of the track, but the football stadium was built on the site of the soccer/track fields, so that had to stay. There wasn't really anywhere else to put the football stadium on campus, so it is what it is. My biggest gripe is that I don't think the atmosphere can match what we would have at the old stadium for big games (as you can see from some of those 2008/2009 pics).

We're 27-10 in the new stadium; four of those losses came during our 3-8 year a few seasons back when our head coach was fired a week before the season started and we had to scramble to promote someone.

[BisonBacker]

Football in 1922 at NDSU...This was in October 1922

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22025&stc=1

[BisonBacker]

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22026&stc=1

From 1938

From 1956 against SDSU below.

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22027&stc=1

[andthehomeofthe-BIZON-]

Beautiful stadium and campus. Thanks for the pictures!

[bostonspider]

When did NDSU move into the Fargodome? And where did they play just previously?

[BisonBacker]

NDSU's baseball stadium shared with the FM redhawks.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/fe/50/75/fe5075611b23628933e989a1b22f524f.jpg

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When did NDSU move into the Fargodome? And where did they play just previously?

Dacotah field which is just south of the Fargodome.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5162/5306077719_3ab6efe122_b.jpg

[BisonBacker]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5287/5306076639_8197e2bcf7_b.jpg

[bostonspider]

NDSU's baseball stadium shared with the FM redhawks.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/fe/50/75/fe5075611b23628933e989a1b22f524f.jpg


A little different from Pitt Field on campus at UR, lol

http://image1.stadiumjourney.com/images/stadiums/1588_Seats.jpg

http://image2.stadiumjourney.com/images/stadiums/1588_Field_View_-_Third_Base_Side.jpg

[gumby013]

When did NDSU move into the Fargodome? And where did they play just previously?

And they moved into the Fargodome in 1993.

[BisonBacker]

A little different from Pitt Field on campus at UR, lol

http://image1.stadiumjourney.com/images/stadiums/1588_Seats.jpg

http://image2.stadiumjourney.com/images/stadiums/1588_Field_View_-_Third_Base_Side.jpg


You can see the dome on the right in the background.

https://www.nd.gov/ImageServeServlet?headerImageId=57

Here's one that gives you a better view from behind home plate. again the dome is in the background.

http://cdn.ndtourism.com/sites/default/master/files/styles/article_slideshow/public/I22C1025.jpg

[BisonBacker]

Currently NDSU's basketball facility is going through a renovation. We are playing in the Scheels arena which is a converted hockey arena off campus in Southwest Fargo until the BSA is completed.

Off campus basketball for NDSU until next fall.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqXFi4ECQAAje36.jpg:large


It's normal look.

http://www.inforum.com/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_860/public/fieldimages/15/0527/0406scheels1.jpg?itok=aa9M6azs

[BisonBacker]

What the completed BSA will look like from the outside.

http://www.inforum.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_1000/public/fieldimages/15/0527/0304bsa4.jpg?itok=reoFaQ7S

Rendering of how it will look inside.

http://www.thesummitleague.org/sports/mbkb/2014-15/photos/0002/UQJKHZLVFMILRVU.20101217190204.jpg

[bostonspider]

As stated before, UR renovated the Robins Center Arena two years ago to the tune of $20M. It is a great arena with 7200 seats, large corner video screens, and luxury party decks. The fans and alums love the redone arena.

http://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/arch_FOM/2014/large/1041B-614-AB_Robins.jpg

http://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/arch_FOM/2014/large/1041A-614-AB_Robins.jpg

http://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/arch_FOM/2014/large/1041C-614-AB_Robins.jpg

https://blog-blogmediainc.netdna-ssl.com/upload/SportsBlogcom/173984/0344261001429826018_filepicker.jpg

http://image2.stadiumjourney.com/images/stadiums/675_Richmond_Spiders_Game_Action_at_Robins_Center. jpg

[Drblankstare]

That is a bad ass looking arena. Very nice

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

What the hell. I went to work for 11 hours to come home and see some picture album love fest has broken out???

I did go to the Danny Rocco radio show at lunch. Not a ton of Bizon talk. He doesn't really like to tip his hand during these shows. It goes without saying but there's obviously alot of respect there.

[1984]

As stated before, UR renovated the Robins Center Arena two years ago to the tune of $20M. It is a great arena with 7200 seats, large corner video screens, and luxury party decks. The fans and alums love the redone arena.

http://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/arch_FOM/2014/large/1041B-614-AB_Robins.jpg

http://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/arch_FOM/2014/large/1041A-614-AB_Robins.jpg

http://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/arch_FOM/2014/large/1041C-614-AB_Robins.jpg

https://blog-blogmediainc.netdna-ssl.com/upload/SportsBlogcom/173984/0344261001429826018_filepicker.jpg

http://image2.stadiumjourney.com/images/stadiums/675_Richmond_Spiders_Game_Action_at_Robins_Center. jpg

Dang your arena seems to be infested with spiders! I advise you call Orkin.

[32counter]

UNI visited 1.5 weeks ago and we enjoyed their visit.Spiders won by 15 having cleared the bench when we were up by 20.Didnt see much physicality from the Panthers.

[UNHWildcat18]

Will NDSU ever build an outdoor football field?

[Eight Legger]

What the completed BSA will look like from the outside.

http://www.inforum.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_1000/public/fieldimages/15/0527/0304bsa4.jpg?itok=reoFaQ7S

Rendering of how it will look inside.

http://www.thesummitleague.org/sports/mbkb/2014-15/photos/0002/UQJKHZLVFMILRVU.20101217190204.jpg

Looks like that will be a nice upgrade. What will the seating capacity be? Sorta reminds me of (gag) VCU's arena, although obviously nicer.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Who or what is Scheels?

[BisonFan02]

Who or what is Scheels?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheels_All_Sports

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Will NDSU ever build an outdoor football field?

Build one again? Likely not.....unless it is a massive seating upgrade accompanied by a FBS move. The winter weather isn't fun in the postseason to play outdoors.

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Looks like that will be a nice upgrade. What will the seating capacity be? Sorta reminds me of (gag) VCU's arena, although obviously nicer.

5,700 I believe...

[spdram]

How many students at NDSU? Estimated number of active alumni? For comparison UR is about 2950 undergrad, about 4000 total students. Last number I heard was about 40K active alumni. VCU (on of the largest schools in the State is abut 6 miles away), when they really began to improve and grow in the 80's Richmond really began to reach out and recruit on a more national basis, many students from the NE. our opponents love to chide us for our small size, large endowment, and NE student body.

[Eight Legger]

Build one again? Likely not.....unless it is a massive seating upgrade accompanied by a FBS move. The winter weather isn't fun in the postseason to play outdoors.


I feel like by not building an outdoor stadium, you are missing out on a great opportunity to establish a tremendous home-field advantage...the type that could really elevate your program.

[AmsterBison]

Two things for Richmond fans coming to Fargo

1. If you are going tailgate, bring warm clothes (or go to Scheel's and buy some when you get to Fargo)
2. I'd fly right into Fargo because a winter drive from Minneapolis to Fargo can be a bit of an adventure

Ironically, back in the D2 days, there was a lot of noise from the rest of D2 that NDSU's home field advantage was too great because nobody the could handle the cold and wind (and the season ended a couple weeks earlier back then.)



http://legacy.wday.com/media/weather/wday_images/large/seven_day_graphic_fargo.png

[NDSUtk]

NDSU has 12k undergrad and about 2500 graduate level. I'm not sure total alumni base. We were founded in 1890 I believe it was. Up until the year 2000, we were under 10k total enrollment and then started to jump up and now float between 14-15k total.

[BisonFan02]

I feel like by not building an outdoor stadium, you are missing out on a great opportunity to establish a tremendous home-field advantage...the type that could really elevate your program.

I should just always keep this on standby.....this weather isn't an advantage for anyone...recruiting would be interesting too....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOXkT107x2E

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

Good read.........

http://kfgo.com/blogs/ndsu-bison/983/best-coaching-job-by-far/

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

I should just always keep this on standby.....this weather isn't an advantage for anyone...recruiting would be interesting too....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOXkT107x2E

I remember when I walked onto Dakota field in 1984. The turf was a piece of outdoor grass carpet on top of concrete. That game above had to be hell for traction.

[dgtw]

Didn't Richmond beat Auburn with Charles Barkley in the NCAAs many years ago?

Good luck to both teams, hope it is a good game. I'm pulling for the Bison, just because I'd rather face them in the finals if Jax State makes it. This is nothing against Richmond, but I'd rather be the ones to dethrone the four time champs.

[ur2k]

Didn't Richmond beat Auburn with Charles Barkley in the NCAAs many years ago?

Good luck to both teams, hope it is a good game. I'm pulling for the Bison, just because I'd rather face them in the finals if Jax State makes it. This is nothing against Richmond, but I'd rather be the ones to dethrone the four time champs.

Yes we did. Only school to win games as a 12,13,14,15 seed in the NCAAs.

[Eight Legger]

I should just always keep this on standby.....this weather isn't an advantage for anyone...recruiting would be interesting too....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOXkT107x2E

I was being sarcastic, but that video is awesome. Now I really do think you should bulldoze the dome!

[BisonFan02]

I was being sarcastic, but that video is awesome. Now I really do think you should bulldoze the dome!

Ummm.....yeah. xlolx I remember a playoff game two years ago where we tailgated in -28 degree weather...before wind chill.

[TennBison]

I feel like by not building an outdoor stadium, you are missing out on a great opportunity to establish a tremendous home-field advantage...the type that could really elevate your program.
Do you mean we could maybe get College Game Day to show up........twice, or maybe win 4 straight national titles with a shot at a 5th, or get our athletes a full cost of scholarship due to an outstanding group of alumni (Team Makers), or maybe one out of a hundred other reasons NDSU is at the top of the FCS world. Maybe one day we will get there............OMG someone pinch me I think we already are, so never mind.

[BisonFan02]

Do you mean we could maybe get College Game Day to show up........twice, or maybe win 4 straight national titles with a shot at a 5th, or get our athletes a full cost of scholarship due to an outstanding group of alumni (Team Makers), or maybe one out of a hundred other reasons NDSU is at the top of the FCS world. Maybe one day we will get there............OMG someone pinch me I think we already are, so never mind.

Sarcasm....calm down. xlolx

[Bison56]

I should just always keep this on standby.....this weather isn't an advantage for anyone...recruiting would be interesting too....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOXkT107x2E

Look at how cute special Ed was.

[Twentysix]

Will NDSU ever build an outdoor football field?

I sure hope not. I hope when we build a new stadium we build a bigger indoor stadium.

[BisonFan02]

I sure hope not. I hope when we build a new stadium we build a bigger indoor stadium.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$ Dolla bills y'all... xlolx

[Hammerhead]

I was at that game. Cold weather might have been an advantage when Cal-Davis came to town for the playoffs. Not too many kids and old folks at those cold weather games.


I should just always keep this on standby.....this weather isn't an advantage for anyone...recruiting would be interesting too....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOXkT107x2E

[Twentysix]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$ Dolla bills y'all... xlolx

Oh for sure, but a new stadium will be needed eventually and when it is, I hope they can get the money together to build an indoor stadium. NDSU's winter attendance would suck if our stadium was outdoors.

[Christiank22]

Oh for sure, but a new stadium will be needed eventually and when it is, I hope they can get the money together to build an indoor stadium. NDSU's winter attendance would suck if our stadium was outdoors.
Just imagine a 35-40k seat Fargodome 2.0.... Man I should really be studying for finals

[BisonBacker]

Aahhh the sounds from the southside bleachers.......


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpb3lvY89w0

[AmsterBison]

I was at that game. Cold weather might have been an advantage when Cal-Davis came to town for the playoffs. Not too many kids and old folks at those cold weather games.

Augie was screwed, cold or not. :)

Cal Poly sure didn't seem to like the weather in 1990 (47-0, Bison.) That was one miserable looking bunch of fellas.

[Winindy]

I was at that game. Cold weather might have been an advantage when Cal-Davis came to town for the playoffs. Not too many kids and old folks at those cold weather games.

I was there with my dad sitting on the 50. We were a bit late getting out after halftime, and we might have gotten to the car a little before the game was over. The Virginia Union game a few years before that was a cold one too. The VU guys looked like they'd never been in snow let alone the cold. They were huddled in these make-shift plastic and 1x2 framed warming shelters. The turf on that field was brutal. I still have scars from the turf burns from our HS games. Astro turf sucked.

[Southern Bison]

Just imagine a 35-40k seat Fargodome 2.0.... Man I should really be studying for finals
Cue the Bisonville responses...
1. You're a student & don't pay property taxes, have season tickets, donate to TeamMakers or the University so shut up.
2. You're not part of their circlejerk...so see #1.

I'd love to see a 35k Fargodome 2.0!

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[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Two very good teams but the difference between them IMO, is this:


NDSU - 281.5
Richmond - 368.2


NDSU - 16.4
Richmond - 23.9


NDSU has a better defense in yards and points given up. I'll take a very good defense in a hostile environment, every time. And a special teams advantage also.


Is it Friday yet?

:D

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Cue the Bisonville responses...
1. You're a student & don't pay property taxes, have season tickets, donate to TeamMakers or the University so shut up.
2. You're not part of their circlejerk...so see #1.

I'd love to see a 35k Fargodome 2.0!

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When the time comes, open up your checkbook bud. I will!!

[Southern Bison]

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When the time comes, open up your checkbook bud. I will!!
I'll be happy to!

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[URMite]

Two very good teams but the difference between them IMO, is this:


NDSU - 281.5
Richmond - 368.2


NDSU - 16.4
Richmond - 23.9


NDSU has a better defense in yards and points given up. I'll take a very good defense in a hostile environment, every time. And a special teams advantage also.


Is it Friday yet?

:D

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When the time comes, open up your checkbook bud. I will!!

By no means most, but a part of that difference is that when we made wholesale substitutions instead of weaving fresh players into what was already on the field, the other team caught up fast, especially first half the season.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Article in the RTD on Andrew Clyde, Spiders' defensive lineman.

http://www.richmond.com/sports/article_3abbaf52-8591-5b1e-839d-472754f9626d.html

[NDSU_grad]

As stated before, UR renovated the Robins Center Arena two years ago to the tune of $20M. It is a great arena with 7200 seats, large corner video screens, and luxury party decks. The fans and alums love the redone arena.

http://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/arch_FOM/2014/large/1041B-614-AB_Robins.jpg

http://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/arch_FOM/2014/large/1041A-614-AB_Robins.jpg

http://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/arch_FOM/2014/large/1041C-614-AB_Robins.jpg

https://blog-blogmediainc.netdna-ssl.com/upload/SportsBlogcom/173984/0344261001429826018_filepicker.jpg

http://image2.stadiumjourney.com/images/stadiums/675_Richmond_Spiders_Game_Action_at_Robins_Center. jpg
What a great arena! That's pretty much exactly what I would want at NDSU.

[BisonBacker]

What a great arena! That's pretty much exactly what I would want at NDSU.

Yeah me to but unfortunately we are making the same mistakes we made with the dome (speaking on capacity only of the dome) in that rather than start from scratch they are trying to remodel the BSA which is going to be in my opinion a cluster *#@K. Why you ask? Because the West side seating will still have the same stupid structural issues in the support for the roof. The overall height from the court to the scorebarod is laughable and capacity is going to be an issue in the long run. Mark my words or save this post. They should have went with a new structure and got rid of that damned eyesore from the get go but instead they wasted another golden opportunity to get a long term fix. It will be better (marginally) than what we had but it's still going to fall short of being a great facility.

[BisonBacker]

This is what I'm talking about. There are 2 of these on the West side.

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22029&stc=1

Sorry for the thread drift.

[Missingnumber7]

As stated before, UR renovated the Robins Center Arena two years ago to the tune of $20M. It is a great arena with 7200 seats, large corner video screens, and luxury party decks. The fans and alums love the redone arena.



http://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/arch_FOM/2014/large/1041A-614-AB_Robins.jpg

http://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/arch_FOM/2014/large/1041C-614-AB_Robins.jpg





How badass would something like this in the corners of the fargodome be?

[BisonBacker]

How badass would something like this in the corners of the fargodome be?

That would be sweet.

[Bisonator]

How badass would something like this in the corners of the fargodome be?

It'd be sweet but you'd still have the posts to deal with.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

It'd be sweet but you'd still have the posts to deal with.


Yep those posts aren't going anywhere.

[gumby013]

Yep those posts aren't going anywhere.

Cantilever the areas out from the posts. That won't be expensive at all...

[Missingnumber7]

Yep those posts aren't going anywhere.

Wouldn't need to go anywhere, but could be use to anchor an observation type deck with more 'suite' type areas that are elevated from the concourse and make it easier to see the length of the field. But the only engineer training I've ever received is from the Army.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Wouldn't need to go anywhere, but could be use to anchor an observation type deck with more 'suite' type areas that are elevated from the concourse and make it easier to see the length of the field. But the only engineer training I've ever received is from the Army.

I'm not sure if it's an optical illusion but there does seem to be some vertical space of which you could take some advantage.

[GABison]

What game did the Spiders suffer the most sacks? Hoping our defense can get to your QB before he gets comfortable.

[URMite]

What game did the Spiders suffer the most sacks? Hoping our defense can get to your QB before he gets comfortable.

That seems like a good idea. If I'm reading it right, 18 for the year, 1 on the 3rd string QB. 4 against MD, 2 @ Hampton before the line came together, then 2&3 at the losses to UNH & Nova. leaves 6 in the other 9 games.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Richmond has a solid hoops history. The A10 gives them a solid platform to make waves nationally on occasion....

[Bisonator]

Wouldn't need to go anywhere, but could be use to anchor an observation type deck with more 'suite' type areas that are elevated from the concourse and make it easier to see the length of the field. But the only engineer training I've ever received is from the Army.

I'm guessing the posts are not capable of the additional load. You might be able to add support though and still manage to get some additional viewing areas. Bottom line it's probably just not cost effective.

[Southern Bison]

It's official! On a plane in 25 hrs & game tickets waiting for Mini SB & I. Thinking about the TeamMakers' luncheon & then tailgating.

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[344Johnson]

Yeah me to but unfortunately we are making the same mistakes we made with the dome (speaking on capacity only of the dome) in that rather than start from scratch they are trying to remodel the BSA which is going to be in my opinion a cluster *#@K. Why you ask? Because the West side seating will still have the same stupid structural issues in the support for the roof. The overall height from the court to the scorebarod is laughable and capacity is going to be an issue in the long run. Mark my words or save this post. They should have went with a new structure and got rid of that damned eyesore from the get go but instead they wasted another golden opportunity to get a long term fix. It will be better (marginally) than what we had but it's still going to fall short of being a great facility.

How big should have they made the dome? It took close to 20 years to get consistently full.

How big should they have made the BSA? I'd rather have a venue about that size than a huge empty building. Agreed on the scoreboard issue though. Can't really shoot a full court shot can they?

[BisonFan02]

How big should have they made the dome? It took close to 20 years to get consistently full.

How big should they have made the BSA? I'd rather have a venue about that size than a huge empty building. Agreed on the scoreboard issue though. Can't really shoot a full court shot can they?

The floor is being lowered.....how much, I don't remember.

[BisonTru]

Re-watched the ISU game, looked at some stats and the roster.

One thing that jumps out is Richmond will return their leading sacker (dude's a freshman), leading tackler, leader in picks (second in tackles), their top WO, best Olineman, and their QB. They'll have to replace a very good RB, WO, and CB, but they should be a contender next year as well.

As far as the game, the Spiders will attempt to stop the run, they did a great job in Normal. The more success they have there the more the Bison will go to the air. With their very opportunistic safety (9 picks) as well as a CB with 4 picks, this is where they could create some turnovers and ultimately change this game in a hurry.

The Spiders run a very balanced offense similar to what NDSU ran pre-Polasek. Lauletta isn't a runner, so they will use Broadus on QB runs. They took a lot of shots down field against the Redbirds and won most of them. NDSU can't let that happen. They also do a lot of quick outs against soft coverage usually checking into them, noise and disguised coverages could create some mistakes there. Another good matchup will be OG Evans vs. Tanguary or Schaetz. They won't give him a lot of help and whoever wins this battle gives an upper hand for their squad.

NDSU is now #1 in the country in kick returns with Anderson's last couple run backs. I would expect good field position as the Spiders will most likely kick it short and out of his hands.

I see the Bison coming away with a double digit victory, could be wrong if the Spiders can create some turnovers and big plays, but ultimately the first go around in Fargo usually ends this way. However, with what they have coming back I could see this being a two game series with the second game going similiar to GSU, CCU, and SDSU.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

http://www.richmond.com/sports/article_f9830820-4290-508b-88e9-c20180c8d41f.html

"10 Reasons Richmond can defeat ND St"

(Not a ton of meat on the bone with this one)

[Catsfan90]

http://www.richmond.com/sports/article_f9830820-4290-508b-88e9-c20180c8d41f.html

"10 Reasons Richmond can defeat ND St"

(Not a ton of meat on the bone with this one)
Reason #1: score more points.

[BisonTru]

http://www.richmond.com/sports/article_f9830820-4290-508b-88e9-c20180c8d41f.html

"10 Reasons Richmond can defeat ND St"

(Not a ton of meat on the bone with this one)

We may need to where the Green helmets to trump the White helmets.

Has NDSU made announcement? I would assume yellow considering we went green last week.

[URMite]

http://www.richmond.com/sports/article_f9830820-4290-508b-88e9-c20180c8d41f.html

"10 Reasons Richmond can defeat ND St"

(Not a ton of meat on the bone with this one)

Love that a Broadus run at QB is a trick offense. Not sure how tricky it is if something like the first 19 plays he came in at QB he never passed or handed off.

[ur2k]

He passed once in the last game - now its on film. Have to prep for it.

Tru - what you alluded to is why a lot of us think we're in this game a year early. But damn glad to be here and proud of the staff and players to get there. I imagine this team will play loose and confident. If we win, great - lets go win the championship and if we lose - let's go get it next year since we have so much coming back.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

He passed once in the last game - now its on film. Have to prep for it.

Tru - what you alluded to is why a lot of us think we're in this game a year early. But damn glad to be here and proud of the staff and players to get there. I imagine this team will play loose and confident. If we win, great - lets go win the championship and if we lose - let's go get it next year since we have so much coming back.

Hate to tell you, so do we. :)

[Bison56]

http://www.richmond.com/sports/article_f9830820-4290-508b-88e9-c20180c8d41f.html

"10 Reasons Richmond can defeat ND St"

(Not a ton of meat on the bone with this one)

My favorite part.

3. Power of a seed. The NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee must have done some homework before seeding the top eight teams in the 24-team field. Illinois State earned a No. 2 seed. North Dakota State is seeded third. If seventh-seeded Richmond can win at Illinois State …

[NoDak 4 Ever]

My favorite part.

3. Power of a seed. The NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee must have done some homework before seeding the top eight teams in the 24-team field. Illinois State earned a No. 2 seed. North Dakota State is seeded third. If seventh-seeded Richmond can win at Illinois State …

They probably should have stuck to 5. They seemed to stretch on a few of those.

[TwinCitiesBison]

As you know, the number IN FRONT of your name on the scoreboard is much more important than the one AFTER it.

[MacThor]

"The Committee Got it Wrong"

1. Chalk
2. Over-seeded
3. Chalk
4. Over-seeded
5. Over-seeded
6. Over-seeded
7. Under-seeded
8. Chalk

Now it's kind of unfair, #1 can do no better than chalk.

[AmsterBison]

"The Committee Got it Wrong"

1. Chalk
2. Over-seeded
3. Chalk
4. Over-seeded
5. Over-seeded
6. Over-seeded
7. Under-seeded
8. Chalk

Now it's kind of unfair, #1 can do no better than chalk.

Seeding: If every FCS team played every other FCS team, who do we think would have more wins?

If that's the theory, then just because a lower seed beats a higher-seeded team, it doesn't mean that the seeds were wrong; it just shows that some teams match up well with other teams or just goes to prove that any given Saturday...

Oh, wait, that's not how it works... you add up body of work, multiply by eyeball test, and raise to a power equal to the number of quality losses and then divide by injuries and then modify the result so that all the MVFC teams are on the same side of the bracket. You also calculate SRS, write it on scrap of paper, feed it to an unsuspecting pigeon and then do the chicken dance. Why? Because shut up that's why.

[BisonBacker]

How big should have they made the dome? It took close to 20 years to get consistently full.

How big should they have made the BSA? I'd rather have a venue about that size than a huge empty building. Agreed on the scoreboard issue though. Can't really shoot a full court shot can they?

As it was originally planned it was to be 25K approximately. The BSA comment wasn't so much about capacity as it was the layout period. But given that we at one time years ago surpassed the 5k number for BBall both mens and womens it's already to small. You don't build for current attendance you build for growth. You obviously don't get that.

[344Johnson]

As it was originally planned it was to be 25K approximately. The BSA comment wasn't so much about capacity as it was the layout period. But given that we at one time years ago surpassed the 5k number for BBall both mens and womens it's already to small. You don't build for current attendance you build for growth. You obviously don't get that.

Well the dome was certainly built for growth... And the BSA will be just fine. I understand the idea of build for growth... But they struggled to raise the money anyway so I think the fact that it is getting done at all is great.

[Milkman]

Seeding: If every FCS team played every other FCS team, who do we think would have more wins?

If that's the theory, then just because a lower seed beats a higher-seeded team, it doesn't mean that the seeds were wrong; it just shows that some teams match up well with other teams or just goes to prove that any given Saturday...

Oh, wait, that's not how it works... you add up body of work, multiply by eyeball test, and raise to a power equal to the number of quality losses and then divide by injuries and then modify the result so that all the MVFC teams are on the same side of the bracket. You also calculate SRS, write it on scrap of paper, feed it to an unsuspecting pigeon and then do the chicken dance. Why? Because shut up that's why. I read that in Bender Bending Rodriquez's voice.

[MacThor]

Sarcasm meter broken. Good lord.

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[UNIFanSince1983]

Looking into BSA a little bit did you Bison fans ever feel uncomfortable sitting on those bleachers? Looks super dangerous to have those retractable bleachers for so many people...

[BisonFan02]

Looking into BSA a little bit did you Bison fans ever feel uncomfortable sitting on those bleachers? Looks super dangerous to have those retractable bleachers for so many people...

Depends where you sat....in the lower/polar region...all you needed was a heavy jacket. When you got up in the upper tropics, shorts and short sleeves were required. No matter, the bleachers were "Fargo Fat" approved....unlike the bleachers at CAS in Brookings.... :D

[caribbeanhen]

http://www.richmond.com/sports/article_f9830820-4290-508b-88e9-c20180c8d41f.html

"10 Reasons Richmond can defeat ND St"

(Not a ton of meat on the bone with this one)


Top 10 reasons why Richmond will beat the Bison....

Spiders are not on the extermination list of the Trump supporting looking crowd

there skill players don't really have that much

Wentz is out or Wentz is in

#49 is to small and Jacobi Green will run over him

Due to the plunge in the price of oil, they slush fund for paying the refs is as dry as a Bakken oil field

Fargo is bored by the same old win win and fans are looking for an excuse to drink more this winter

Richmond will feel at home at a basketball school

Richmonds wide receivers will be the best players in the drafty barn

City of Fargo planners need to run a mass causality drill for the free FEMA $ ....18,000 people taken to hospital for shock

FCS Community is sick and tired of the Bison domination and want to see this Big 10 Bully go pick on somebody else

[BisonFan02]

Top 10 reasons why Richmond will beat the Bison....

Spiders are not on the extermination list of the Trump supporting looking crowd

there skill players don't really have that much

Wentz is out or Wentz is in

#49 is to small and Jacobi Green will run over him

Due to the plunge in the price of oil, they slush fund for paying the refs is as dry as a Bakken oil field

Fargo is bored by the same old win win and fans are looking for an excuse to drink more this winter

Richmond will feel at home at a basketball school

Richmonds wide receivers will be the best players in the drafty barn

City of Fargo planners need to run a mass causality drill for the free FEMA $ ....18,000 people taken to hospital for shock

FCS Community is sick and tired of the Bison domination and want to see this Big 10 Bully go pick on somebody else


Totally

[BisonBacker]

Looking into BSA a little bit did you Bison fans ever feel uncomfortable sitting on those bleachers? Looks super dangerous to have those retractable bleachers for so many people...

No they were solid. Never felt an issue with them.

[Professor Chaos]

Top 10 reasons why Richmond will beat the Bison....

Spiders are not on the extermination list of the Trump supporting looking crowd

there skill players don't really have that much

Wentz is out or Wentz is in

#49 is to small and Jacobi Green will run over him

Due to the plunge in the price of oil, they slush fund for paying the refs is as dry as a Bakken oil field

Fargo is bored by the same old win win and fans are looking for an excuse to drink more this winter

Richmond will feel at home at a basketball school

Richmonds wide receivers will be the best players in the drafty barn

City of Fargo planners need to run a mass causality drill for the free FEMA $ ....18,000 people taken to hospital for shock

FCS Community is sick and tired of the Bison domination and want to see this Big 10 Bully go pick on somebody else

How'd those reasons work out for you last week? xsmiley_wix

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?178602-Montana-at-NDSU-The-Rematch-at-the-Dome!-amp-GDT&p=2303827&viewfull=1#post2303827



Top 10 reasons why Northern Iowa will beat the Bison....
N Iowa players will not be intimadated by the Trump supporting looking crowd

there skill players don't really have that much

Wentz is out

#49 is to small and Bailey will run over him

Due to the plunge in the price of oil, they slush fund for paying the refs is as dry as a Bakken oil field

Fargo is bored by the same old win win and fans are looking for an excuse to drink more this winter

N Iowa will feel at home at a football field with a Silo attached to it and the noise will not be an issue

Bailey will be the best player in the drafty barn

City of Fargo planners need to run a mass causality drill ....18,000 people taken to hospital for shock

FCS Community is sick and tired of the Bison domination and want to see this Big 10 Bully go pick on somebody else

[caribbeanhen]

busted haha, don't tell my CAA Virginia brethren but I think the Spiders will get squashed in this game...

NoDak State 38
Richmond 20

[heath]

busted haha, don't tell my CAA Virginia brethren but I think the Spiders will get squashed in this game...

NoDak State 38
Richmond 20
Reverse the score and you may have a winner. UR on a roll and have zero fear.............question is Can a Bison survive a Spider bite?Barring injuries, the UR offense has 2 many weapons and will be in Friscoxthumbsupx

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Reverse the score and you may have a winner. UR on a roll and have zero fear.............question is Can a Bison survive a Spider bite?Barring injuries, the UR offense has 2 many weapons and will be in Friscoxthumbsupx

On a roll? What would you call a 7 game winning streak? or 18 straight playoff wins?

I don't know, sounds like a roll to me.

[caribbeanhen]

Reverse the score and you may have a winner. UR on a roll and have zero fear.............question is Can a Bison survive a Spider bite?Barring injuries, the UR offense has 2 many weapons and will be in Friscoxthumbsupx

I liked your 2008 team better than this one..... but you never know

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Reverse the score and you may have a winner. UR on a roll and have zero fear.............question is Can a Bison survive a Spider bite?Barring injuries, the UR offense has 2 many weapons and will be in Friscoxthumbsupx


No way Richmond scores 38 on this defense....xlolx

NDSU gives up an average of 16 points/game and 9.5 in the playoffs so far. Hats off to Richmond if they score 38, they win if they do that.

NoDak should like this prediction:

Bison 42-14

xthumbsupx

[NoDak 4 Ever]

No way Richmond scores 38 on this defense....xlolx

NDSU gives up an average of 16 points/game and 9.5 in the playoffs so far. Hats off to Richmond if they score 38, they win if they do that.

NoDak should like this prediction:

Bison 42-14

xthumbsupx

Love it! xlolx


Glad you did it. I never want to make predictions online.

[MacThor]

I think I owe an apology to Appalachian State fans...

[SUPharmacist]

I think I owe an apology to Appalachian State fans...

So, how obnoxious am I and my counterparts.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I think I owe an apology to Appalachian State fans...


4X Champion

15-0 in the playoffs at home
127-22 in the FargoDome
50-13 all-time record in the playoffs

Bison fans have every right to be confident. Bring it on Richmond!

[SUPharmacist]

I can't wait for this game, I always enjoy when NDSU plays new teams. I am too superstitious for predictions, just hope it is a great game and both teams are free of injuries.

[caribbeanhen]

4X Champion

15-0 in the playoffs at home
127-22 in the FargoDome
50-13 all-time record in the playoffs

Bison fans have every right to be confident. Bring it on Richmond!

you forgot that smug thumbs up you put after every post, or was it buried to far up you azz to pull out this time?

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

you forgot that smug thumbs up you put after every post, or was it buried to far up you azz to pull out this time?


So says asshole boy!


oh ya, asshole....might as well quit sending your dip**** suggestion crap!

You = xbawlingxxbawlingx


xthumbsupxxthumbsupxxthumbsupxxthumbsupxxthumbsupx xthumbsupxxthumbsupxxthumbsupxxthumbsupxxthumbsupx

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Seriously guys,

this isn't 2008, NDSU isn't UNI or App State.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Seriously guys,

this isn't 2008, NDSU isn't UNI or App State.

Nor is it 2011, 12, 13, 14 and we don't wear teal or run a triple option.

So there.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Nor is it 2011, 12, 13, 14 and we don't wear teal or run a triple option.

So there.

To be honest, it's kind of 2011 with a sprinkle of 2012.

[caribbeanhen]

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22034&stc=1

what do you Bison fans think of this set right here? on that should be put of the shelf or used more?

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I think against that wall thing Rocco was talking about, it does better against sweeps and read option. I like a single I with King Frazier punching through that wall to paydirt.

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

xpopcornxxpopcornx

[BisonBacker]

xpopcornxxpopcornxxpopcornx

[URMite]

I think against that wall thing Rocco was talking about, it does better against sweeps and read option. I like a single I with King Frazier punching through that wall to paydirt.
Does 2 yards equal "Paydirt"? :D

[Bisonwinagn]

I love the formation. It's not used a lot, but enough to change things up a little.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

When did finals wrap up for both schools? Does NDSU leave the dorms open for students?

[centennial]

When did finals wrap up for both schools? Does NDSU leave the dorms open for students?

Most kids should have finals done by Thursday. Dorms go to daily rate if I remember correctly.

[Christiank22]

Most kids should have finals done by Thursday. Dorms go to daily rate if I remember correctly.
False, dorms are open you just have to let them know you'll be staying for the game. At least that's how it was my freshman year. If you plan on staying all of break that's when they start the daily rate

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

False, dorms are open you just have to let them know you'll be staying for the game. At least that's how it was my freshman year. If you plan on staying all of break that's when they start the daily rate


Are a lot of students staying for the game?

[Christiank22]

Are a lot of students staying for the game?
Yeah the ticket line in the union was pretty full from what I could tell. I live off campus so I can't attest for any of the freshman, but a lot of my fellow upper classmen will be there

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Yeah the ticket line in the union was pretty full from what I could tell. I live off campus so I can't attest for any of the freshman, but a lot of my fellow upper classmen will be there

My daughter is a junior and is going. She said some of her friends are going also.

Hopefully the students have a good turnout. They are the ones that get the noise going!! Kudos to them.

[Christiank22]

My daughter is a junior and is going. She said some of her friends are going also.

Hopefully the students have a good turnout. They are the ones that get the noise going!! Kudos to them.
The only thing I'm worried about with the students is a lot of them probably don't know who Richmond is, or respect their team like a UNI or Montana. Might take a bit for the student section to get going to the level of those two games.

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[BisonBacker]

The only thing I'm worried about with the students is a lot of them probably don't know who Richmond is, or respect their team like a UNI or Montana. Might take a bit for the student section to get going to the level of those two games.

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The level of noise in the dome is proportionate with the competition on the field. If it's a close game it will be noisy.

[deez_na]

No way in hell does Richmond put up 38 points and hold us to 20. We didn't show up for an entire half against UNI and scored 23. If you contain us to less than 20 then hats off to you. I will eat my words.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Ritcher follows in Dad's footsteps.

http://www.richmond.com/sports/article_29eaf8cf-4d70-559a-8add-b91a407869ef.html

[Missingnumber7]

Nor is it 2011, 12, 13, 14 and we don't wear teal or run a triple option.

So there.

We've heard this before, and it always ends with a team walking away disappointed with their tails between their legs.

[Professor Chaos]

No way in hell does Richmond put up 38 points and hold us to 20. We didn't show up for an entire half against UNI and scored 23. If you contain us to less than 20 then hats off to you. I will eat my words.
I'm not sure what you mean by the Bison not showing up for the first half against UNI unless you're talking about the offense only. The NDSU defense didn't really show up for the 1st drive against UNI but the rest of the game was a domination by them.

[deez_na]

The NDSU defense didn't really show up for the 1st drive against UNI but the rest of the game was a domination.

That is correct. They were synced from that point on. Can't always be flawless right? lol

[BisonBacker]

A great read on what Richmond will experience tomorrow.


Nobody knows more about the place than South Dakota State head coach John Stiegelmeier. As good as the Jackrabbits have been in recent years, they haven’t been able to knock off the Bison since 2009, and haven’t won in the Fargodome since 2008. Many of the games have been close at the Fargodome (2014 playoffs, 2012 reg. season, 2010 reg. season), but the Jacks have come up short.
“It’s not what (Richmond) is going to see when they get there, it’s what they’re going to hear,” Coach Stig told HERO Sports in an interview this week. “Literally 18 thousand people come to the game, and they come to try to impact the outcome. They don’t have any fan who walks in there who doesn’t think they’re part of the program. And they’re going to create as tense an environment as possible.

http://herosports.com/collegefootball/fargodome-worth-points-north-dakota-state-richmond-fcs-semi/#

[BisonBacker]

Gotta love this. Maybe we could get them to fund the cost of a larger dome. We could call it the ESPN dome.

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22039&stc=1

[dewey]

Here is an interesting video from a Richmond fan.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsMnsxzLorI#t=168

Could he talk any slower? I wonder what he is planning to do on January 8th? Go to the NDSU pep fest? The funny thing is the game is obviously January 9th..LOL!!!

Dewey

[Gil Dobie]

Here is an interesting video from a Richmond fan.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsMnsxzLorI#t=168

Could he talk any slower? I wonder what he is planning to do on January 8th? Go to the NDSU pep fest? The funny thing is the game is obviously January 9th..LOL!!!

Dewey

Richmond Spotters?

[Bison56]

Here is an interesting video from a Richmond fan.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsMnsxzLorI#t=168

Could he talk any slower? I wonder what he is planning to do on January 8th? Go to the NDSU pep fest? The funny thing is the game is obviously January 9th..LOL!!!

Dewey

I'm sure that's for our benefit. xrolleyesx

[dewey]

Here is the NDSU head coach Chris Klieman's press conference from December 14th.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0v81wCfvzo

God dang I am excited and we still have about 33 hours to go.

Dewey

[Bisonator]

I remember when NDSU used to be the underdogs. I kind of miss those days. Oh well it's tough being on top.xnodx

[URMite]

The level of noise in the dome is proportionate with the competition on the field. If it's a close game it will be noisy.

If it is a blow out win, it won't? How is it in a blow out loss? :D


Or is that like the center of a tootsie pop, the world may never know...

[Professor Chaos]

If it is a blow out win, it won't? How is it in a blow out loss? :D


Or is that like the center of a tootsie pop, the world may never know...
I'd have to ask my grandpa. :D

[NoDak 4 Ever]

If it is a blow out win, it won't? How is it in a blow out loss? :D


Or is that like the center of a tootsie pop, the world may never know...

I don't even remember the last blowout loss.

[Professor Chaos]

I don't even remember the last blowout loss.
Some may claim UNI last year since it was a 20 point margin but anyone who watched it knows that wasn't a blow out. Before that it was probably Cal Poly in 2005. That was on the road but the Bison lost 37-6.

[gregatim]

Some may claim UNI last year since it was a 20 point margin but anyone who watched it knows that wasn't a blow out. Before that it was probably Cal Poly in 2005. That was on the road but the Bison lost 37-6.

Yah, I'd go with UNI as the last blowout.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I meant at home. That was the question regarding the FD crowd noise.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

I meant at home. That was the question regarding the FD crowd noise.

Please move the crowd noise chatter to the thread specifically designed for crowd noise chatter. Thanks in advance.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Please move the crowd noise chatter to the thread specifically designed for crowd noise chatter. Thanks in advance.

OK then we need an official thread for

The 2008 season

The JMU game

Jacobi Green

Kyle Lauletta

and 3 or 4 other things that have been beaten to death this week. Not sure what we'll talk about in this thread.

[BisonBacker]

Please move the crowd noise chatter to the thread specifically designed for crowd noise chatter. Thanks in advance.

The internet police are here. Everyone pay attention!

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

OK then we need an official thread for

The 2008 season

The JMU game

Jacobi Green

Kyle Lauletta

and 3 or 4 other things that have been beaten to death this week. Not sure what we'll talk about in this thread.

Since you're hosting us, please be gracious and start those threads. I love that idea.

[UofRfan]

What is the latest on Wentz? Twitter, google news and few pages of threads here didn't get me much.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

What is the latest on Wentz? Twitter, google news and few pages of threads here didn't get me much.

He is at the outer range of the healing time described for the injury (6-8 weeks). We are right about at 8 weeks now.

He is out of the brace and practicing. There is nothing coming out whether he will play or not.

He is still an All-American NFL talent so I wouldn't be mad if he played.