Semi's: Richmond @ N D S U

[kdinva]

This, too, will be ultra competitive, I feel. I expect UR to score more than UNI, how the Spiders handle NDSU's offense will be critical..

[Twentysix]

Bison will be going to Texas in January.

[spdram]

I was hoping for a home game with the semi's but a chance to take down a legend in their famed dome -- you cannot write a much better script

[Eight Legger]

My brother-in-law is an NDSU grad and we have talked about the possibility of this game for as long as I've known him, so I am pumped to finally get it. Really wish I could get there in person.

Obviously NDSU has a lot of advantages, but I expect a really good game. In a strange way, I'm almost glad that we are on the road as opposed to being at home. I feel like we focus better in big games on the road. Hoping for a repeat of our run to the title 7 years ago, when we dethroned the three-time defending champs in the quarters, then punched our ticket to the championship in an MVC dome in the semis.

What is the deal with Wentz – definitely starting next week or totally unknown?

[BisonFan02]

My brother-in-law is an NDSU grad and we have talked about the possibility of this game for as long as I've known him, so I am pumped to finally get it. Really wish I could get there in person.

Obviously NDSU has a lot of advantages, but I expect a really good game. In a strange way, I'm almost glad that we are on the road as opposed to being at home. I feel like we focus better in big games on the road. Hoping for a repeat of our run to the title 7 years ago, when we dethroned the three-time defending champs in the quarters, then punched our ticket to the championship in an MVC dome in the semis.

What is the deal with Wentz – definitely starting next week or totally unknown?

Total unknown.....but I doubt it to be honest.

[BearKatProud]

Heart says Richmond....Head says Bison.

And I doubt I'm alone.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Looking forward to this. xthumbsupx

[X-Factor]

Doubt Richmond can keep this one close in the 4th Q, but i bet it's a great game up to halftime.

[SENOREIDA]

NDSU will take this, even though I can't take NDSU waltzing to another title

[32counter]

Bison will be going to Texas in January.

San Antonio in late January is a cool place.Enjoy all the scenery.

[dewey]

San Antonio in late January is a cool place.Enjoy all the scenery.

Who is going to San Antonio? The National Championship is in Frisco Texas in early January.

Dewey

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Question for Bison fans. Which MVC team has the best down field passing game?

I ask because ISU struggled defending ours last night and I didnt see much down field passing today.

[Eight Legger]

Who is going to San Antonio? The National Championship is in Frisco Texas in early January.

Dewey

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[Redbird Ray]

Question for Bison fans. Which MVC team has the best down field passing game?

I ask because ISU struggled defending ours last night and I didnt see much down field passing today.

Aside from the Bison and ISUR, Western and Indiana State both had pretty decent passing attacks this year, but nothing like what I saw from Richmond last night. There were several third down plays where our coverage was spot on and Richmond's QB or receivers just made incredible plays.

This game will be all about how Richmond handles the Fargodome. Play as flawless as you did at our place last night, and you guys will win. If your guys get rattled by the dome atmosphere, you might find the game getting away from you quickly. I think Richmond's speed on defense will help neutralize the size and physicality of the Bison Oline. Richmond can win this if they stay calm and if your QB continues to place the ball through a mailbox.

[URMite]

Doubt Richmond can keep this one close in the 4th Q, but i bet it's a great game up to halftime.

I agree. Doubt we can keep it close in the 4th Q.


Maybe we can throw a couple of interceptions to do that? Either that or play last night's prevent defense...

[PantherRob82]

Heart says Richmond....Head says Bison.

And I doubt I'm alone.

In this situation your penis is the tie breaker. :D

[Southern Bison]

Lil' SB and I will be in town for the game...who's got the good tailgate?

[centennial]

In this situation your penis is the tie breaker. :D
I thought that was the head he was talking about

[RowdyRabbit]

I'll be stunned....stunned if Richmond scores more than 13 points.

[Eight Legger]

I'll be stunned....stunned if Richmond scores more than 13 points.

Ok, I'll bite: Why? We were 14-point underdogs at JMU when they were undefeated and had College Gameday there, and we hung 59 on them and won by 10. We were 12-point underdogs last night and for some reason everyone expected us to lose by three TDs or more, and we hung 39 on them completely dominated an "unstoppable" running game and won by 12.

So while I think we all realize the dome is a different animal, NDSU is certainly beatable. They have to deal with us, just as much as we have to deal with them. And we have a little history ending dynasties. Just ask Armanti Edwards.

[Wilson16]

What number is history? I want to look for him on the field next week ��

[Gangtackle11]

I have seen Richmond play this season in person & watched NDSU on TV.

I understand that the Dome is a really, really tough place to play.

I think Richmond is better than maybe some NDSU posters are giving them credit.

I don't know who will win, but this game will be closer than some think.

[IBleedYellow]

No team has scored more than 14 points in the Fargodome in their first trip here in the playoffs, and there were a LOT of high powered offenses that came in during these times. Just recently we saw Montana here get totally manhandled. Georgia Southern, Lehigh, Sam Houston State, James Madison, New Hampshire, just to name a few.

NDSU plays at a completely different level when we play in the playoffs, and at home. I just have a hunch that NDSU is going to be playing in January, 2016.

[veinup]

i straight up can not believe that the bison are going to win A FIFTH STRAIGHT NATIONAL TITLE

jesus christ somebody has to stop these monsters

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i just caught the second half of the game today .. they're recruiting dudes out of florida apparently?

it just aint fair

jesus lawrd

[IBleedYellow]

i straight up can not believe that the bison are going to win A FIFTH STRAIGHT NATIONAL TITLE

jesus christ somebody has to stop these monsters

Lots of football left to play. Hopefully 120 minutes, for NDSU.

[paward]

What number is history? I want to look for him on the field next week ��
University of Richmond better known as Giant Killers. You need to ask someone?

[steelbison]

I'll be stunned....stunned if Richmond scores more than 13 points.

I will give them 13-20. We score 28--40. You played a finesse team in Ill State. Over rated all year. Our oline is mauling people right now.

Your mom running QB and big back are the type of guys we eat up.


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[Southern Bison]

Ok, I'll bite: Why? We were 14-point underdogs at JMU when they were undefeated and had College Gameday there, and we hung 59 on them and won by 10. We were 12-point underdogs last night and for some reason everyone expected us to lose by three TDs or more, and we hung 39 on them completely dominated an "unstoppable" running game and won by 12.

So while I think we all realize the dome is a different animal, NDSU is certainly beatable. They have to deal with us, just as much as we have to deal with them. And we have a little history ending dynasties. Just ask Armanti Edwards.
I'm impressed with UR and picked them to win last night (thank you) but ISU-R & the CAA doesn't bring a defense like the Bison do. As far as offensively, the Rams are dominating and the RBs are hitting the 2nd-level before the linebackers know it.

Add in the crowd noise and I expect a 34-17 win to continue the Drive for Five. I'm looking forward to seeing a great game (in person) in the dome.

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[Wilson16]

University of Richmond better known as Giant Killers. You need to ask someone?
This is a real Giant.

[centennial]

i straight up can not believe that the bison are going to win A FIFTH STRAIGHT NATIONAL TITLE

jesus christ somebody has to stop these monsters

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i just caught the second half of the game today .. they're recruiting dudes out of florida apparently?

it just aint fair

jesus lawrd
Tell you our secret. Coaching camps. We will recruit hidden gems, kids that went to a smaller school, didn't get watched by the right rival guys, kids that are stars in the camps. All this success isn't without a price, our better kids will straight up get offers by Wyoming, Air Force and other G5 teams. The best ones are getting P5 offers. Also yes we will look occasionally to some other states, but the majority of our roster is from MN, NE, WI, ND, SD etc.

[veinup]

Tell you our secret. Coaching camps. We will recruit hidden gems, kids that went to a smaller school, didn't get watched by the right rival guys, kids that are stars in the camps. All this success isn't without a price, our better kids will straight up get offers by Wyoming, Air Force and other G5 teams. The best ones are getting P5 offers. Also yes we will look occasionally to some other states, but the majority of our roster is from MN, NE, WI, ND, SD etc.

god bless all of that. nothing but respect for all of that. this level of achievement is unheard of. all hail the ****ing bison. or is it bizon.

[IBleedYellow]

I'm impressed with UR and picked them to win last night (thank you) but ISU-R & the CAA doesn't bring a defense like the Bison do. As far as offensively, the Rams are dominating and the RBs are hitting the 2nd-level before the linebackers know it.

Add in the crowd noise and I expect a 34-17 win to continue the Drive for Five. I'm looking forward to seeing a great game (in person) in the dome.

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You're given Richmond too many points, SB.

[Southern Bison]

You're given Richmond too many points, SB.
Where's your tailgate? We'll discuss it then when Southern Bison & Lil' SB invade the north.

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[IBleedYellow]

Where's your tailgate? We'll discuss it then when Southern Bison & Lil' SB invade the north.

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I tailgate with The Old Horny Bison Tailgate Crew! I CAN NOT WAIT to meet you. PM me and we'll exchange digits.

[Eight Legger]

No team has scored more than 14 points in the Fargodome in their first trip here in the playoffs, and there were a LOT of high powered offenses that came in during these times. Just recently we saw Montana here get totally manhandled. Georgia Southern, Lehigh, Sam Houston State, James Madison, New Hampshire, just to name a few.

NDSU plays at a completely different level when we play in the playoffs, and at home. I just have a hunch that NDSU is going to be playing in January, 2016.

You guys may totally destroy us, and if that happens, there could be any number of reasons why it does. But I don't think it will be because all these other teams have come in and failed to score 14 points in their first playoffs trips there. That sounds nice on a poster but it really means nothing. Illinois State had not lost a home game in three years. How'd that work out for them yesterday?

We have a team that is quite capable of winning this game. Whether we will or not, who knows.

[veinup]

bizon?

[tribefan40]

Richmond by 9. Savor it.

[Wilson16]

You guys may totally destroy us, and if that happens, there could be any number of reasons why it does. But I don't think it will be because all these other teams have come in and failed to score 14 points in their first playoffs trips there. That sounds nice on a poster but it really means nothing. Illinois State had not lost a home game in three years. How'd that work out for them yesterday?

We have a team that is quite capable of winning this game. Whether we will or not, who knows.
It's the noise that you can't prepare for. Good grief

[tribefan40]

It's the noise that you can't prepare for. Good grief

Honest to god, Ive read some stupid A$$ stuff from bison posters, but this crap takes the cake. Talk football ladies.

[Wilson16]

Honest to god, Ive read some stupid A$$ stuff from bison posters, but this crap takes the cake. Talk football ladies.
Yes mom

[tribefan40]

Yes mom

Zing!

[Christiank22]

Honest to god, Ive read some stupid A$$ stuff from bison posters, but this crap takes the cake. Talk football ladies.
The crowd in general is something you can't prepare for. When the head coach of the opposing team talks back to the crowd you know you're getting in their head.

[Wilson16]

Honest to god, Ive read some stupid A$$ stuff from bison posters, but this crap takes the cake. Talk football ladies.
Is the game next week in the dome? Yes
is there going to be noise in the dome next wee? Yes
then I would say that's about football so bite me

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The crowd in general is something you can't prepare for. When the head coach of the opposing team talks back to the crowd you know you're getting in their head.
Clear your cards that's a good bingo!!!!! Get tribe girl??

[Wilson16]

Zing!
Why thank you!

[tribefan40]

Is the game next week in the dome? Yes
is there going to be noise in the dome next wee? Yes
then I would say that's about football so bite me

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Clear your cards that's a good bingo!!!!! Get tribe girl??

I'm afraid you'd like that far too much.

Apologies for the interruption... Now back to your regularly scheduled MVFC circle jerk.

[Wilson16]

I'm afraid you'd like that far too much.

Apologies for the interruption... Now back to your regularly scheduled MVFC circle jerk.
Apology excepted.

[Eight Legger]

We heard this same stuff when we played at the UNIdome in 2008. We won the game. Again, not saying any of these guys have played in a dome or this dome specifically, and I understand what a great advantage it is.

At the same time, the crowd noise is not going to make our team shrivel up and hide in a corner. You'll have to play a great game to beat us, and we'll have to do the same to beat you.

[Wilson16]

Keep telling yourself that. Shrivel up in a corner maybe not. A bunch of false starts that have an impact on the game. For sure

[tribefan40]

So the bison's key to victory is counting on a lack of discipline and game planning. Got it.

[IBleedYellow]

You guys may totally destroy us, and if that happens, there could be any number of reasons why it does. But I don't think it will be because all these other teams have come in and failed to score 14 points in their first playoffs trips there. That sounds nice on a poster but it really means nothing. Illinois State had not lost a home game in three years. How'd that work out for them yesterday?

We have a team that is quite capable of winning this game. Whether we will or not, who knows.
Until I see a team come in and do anything different I have no reason to see a different outcome.

If you win, I'll gladly say well done. I can't wait for the game on Friday.

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[Wilson16]

So the bison's key to victory is counting on a lack of discipline and game planning. Got it.
I thought you were done? Never said that. Whole point is there is a reason why teams don't have success playing in there,especially the first time. Playing a very good team in a very tough environment. You are stupid aren't you?

[X-Factor]

Who is Richmond's backup QB?

[Ivytalk]

NDSU 27, Richmond 16. Too much Bison D.

[Eight Legger]

Who is Richmond's backup QB?

Broadus, who played a series or two last night after Lauletta got hurt. He mostly runs some wildcat-type stuff and hands off, though he did throw a nice pass for a first down last night.

[yorkcountyUNHfan]

I will give them 13-20. We score 28--40. You played a finesse team in Ill State. Over rated all year. Our oline is mauling people right now.

Your mom running QB and big back are the type of guys we eat up.


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Hold up...
For 15 weeks I've had to sift through a million threads about how deep the conference is. Now you're saying some may have been overrated....

[MacThor]

The crowd in general is something you can't prepare for. When the head coach of the opposing team talks back to the crowd you know you're getting in their head.

I've got a song by the Decemberists in my head.

Rocco won't talk back.

[X-Factor]

Broadus, who played a series or two last night after Lauletta got hurt. He mostly runs some wildcat-type stuff and hands off, though he did throw a nice pass for a first down last night.
Will Lauletta be back for Friday? If no, who would be behind Broadus?

[Wilson16]

I've got a song by the Decemberists in my head.

Rocco won't talk back.
Song in my head is ....... We are the champions!

[Eight Legger]

Will Lauletta be back for Friday? If no, who would be behind Broadus?

I see no reason why Lauletta won't play. He played basically the entire game last night except for those couple series in the first quarter. Our third stringer is true freshman Kevin Johnson, who is a smaller guy but has a cannon for an arm. But if he plays in this game, we have already lost.

[MacThor]

You played a finesse team in Ill State. Over rated all year.

46-0 over South Dakota.

[Rollbird5]

Richmond really impressed me last night, I think this has the makings to be a great game. I wouldn't underestimate them after seeing how well they gameplan and execute. Bizon defense is much better all around than the Redbirds D so this will be a tough test for the Spiders

[MacThor]

Geez, we should just forfeit now and save money on the trip.

All of this sounds exactly like the Appalachian State fans who dominated this board in '08. The faces and names have changed, the song remains the same.

[centennial]

Geez, we should just forfeit now and save money on the trip.

All of this sounds exactly like the Appalachian State fans who dominated this board in '08. The faces and names have changed, the song remains the same.
I think Richmond has a fair chance. You will have to out execute NDSU however. No one is talking down to Richmond.

[1984]

I am wondering, what does one serve at a tailgate party that goes with BBQ Spider? And would be beverage be beer or tequila??

[Wilson16]

I am wondering, what does one serve at a tailgate party that goes with BBQ Spider? And would be beverage be beer or tequila??
Easy choice. Tequila

[Gil Dobie]

I wish the NCAA would let NDSU take care of the programs. The generic piece of crap they made and are selling for $8, are a big waste of trees.

[1984]

Most of the time the NCAA can't find its *(# with both hands. 4 years ago when the Bison won the first title in the string they sent the banner to UND in Grand Forks. They did not even know what college had won.

[veinup]

the sporting life?

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Richmond has a very good team. They played a very good game against Ill State last night.

Can they win this game? Sure they can but it will be very tough. NDSU's defense is head and shoulders better than Ill State's defense, esp the DL. It will be a good test for the Bison defense since Richmond can run and pass. Looking forward to it.

[tribefan40]

I thought you were done? Never said that. Whole point is there is a reason why teams don't have success playing in there,especially the first time. Playing a very good team in a very tough environment. You are stupid aren't you?

Sure you did, and until you present something other than crowd noise as the key to victory, that's what I'll go with. No reason to take it personally sweetheart.

[tribefan40]

I think Richmond has a fair chance. You will have to out execute NDSU however. No one is talking down to Richmond.

I think this is a fair assessment - Lauletta has laid some stinkers this year, but has been on fire since the last week of the season, will be interesting to see if he can keep it up.

[Bison56]

Richmond will be interesting they can run and pass well. Last night they looked dominating. The key will be as always shutting down the run and getting to the QB.

[tribefan40]

Agreed - battle will be UR ol v NDSU dl. Both top notch units.

[andthehomeofthe-BIZON-]

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[Eight Legger]

UR is a better team than UNI, too, so the knife cuts both ways. UNI was within 10 points today despite generating nothing in the way of offense in the second half. We don't need to reinvent the wheel in order to win this game.

[Twentysix]

UR is a better team than UNI, too, so the knife cuts both ways. UNI was within 10 points today despite generating nothing in the way of offense in the second half. We don't need to reinvent the wheel in order to win this game.

Based on what?

[Bison56]

UR is a better team than UNI, too, so the knife cuts both ways. UNI was within 10 points today despite generating nothing in the way of offense in the second half. We don't need to reinvent the wheel in order to win this game.

I would agree that Richmond offense is more balanced, but I would have to give UNI the nod on D. Imo

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

UNI was pathetically one dimensional. Pretty easy team to defend. Did they have more than about 5 first downs in the 2ND half? Honestly, the game put me to sleep for an hour.

[Eight Legger]

Based on what?

Based upon my knowledge of our team and my observations of UNI. Based upon the fact that UNI was unseeded and we are seeded 7th. Based upon the fact that we just beat the #2 seed in the tournament, a team that also beat UNI and finished ahead of UNI in the league.

[Bison56]

UNI was pathetically one dimensional. Pretty easy team to defend. Did they have more than about 5 first downs in the 2ND half? Honestly, the game put me to sleep for an hour.

Some people don't like defensive battles I personally enjoy them.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Some people don't like defensive battles I personally enjoy them.

Understood. That doesn't make the Panthers any more difficult to defend.

Does everyone in the MoVall run the same offense?

[Bison56]

I can't seem to find this but can anyone list the size and weight of Richmond O line?

[Wilson16]

Sure you did, and until you present something other than crowd noise as the key to victory, that's what I'll go with. No reason to take it personally sweetheart.
They're a better team. How's that honey?

[steelbison]

Richmond by 9. Savor it.

I'll take that bet. You name the amount.


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[Bison56]

I'll take that bet. You name the amount.


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The correct response would be you would take that action.:D

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

UNI was pathetically one dimensional. Pretty easy team to defend. Did they have more than about 5 first downs in the 2ND half? Honestly, the game put me to sleep for an hour.


Pretty easy to defend?

Really??

Bailey and Smith both ran for over 200 a piece against Portland State last week. Ya, pretty easy....

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

I can't seem to find this but can anyone list the size and weight of Richmond O line?

If you Google "Richmond Game Notes", you can find the exact numbers there. Not a huge group. The center, Vergos, is smallish - around 280.

Nick Ritcher, the LT, is probably the bell cow. His dad was Jim Kelly's center for the Bills for many years.

[CommishBigSmooth]

UNI was pathetically one dimensional. Pretty easy team to defend. Did they have more than about 5 first downs in the 2ND half? Honestly, the game put me to sleep for an hour.

You have watched NDSU in the past, correct? They make a lot of teams one dimensional.

And for the record, it was three first downs in the 2nd half. All on the field goal drive. You were likely asleep by then.

[Eight Legger]

Pretty easy to defend?

Really??

Bailey and Smith both ran for over 200 a piece against Portland State last week. Ya, pretty easy....

Portland isn't even a state, so take it with a big grain of salt...

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The most important thing to know about our offensive line is that half of them are deaf, so the noise won't really be an issue.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Pretty easy to defend?

Really??

Bailey and Smith both ran for over 200 a piece against Portland State last week. Ya, pretty easy....

Portland State. Hah.

[Wilson16]

Richmond by 9. Savor it.
They'll be lucky to score 9. Savor that

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

You have watched NDSU in the past, correct? They make a lot of teams one dimensional.

And for the record, it was three first downs in the 2nd half. All on the field goal drive. You were likely asleep by then.

I was back up by then. Honestly, Farley's called QB draw on the 3rd and 7 play from around your 10 yd line was one of the wimpiest play calls I've seen.

[paward]

There is a way to equalized the noise factor. It is called execute. I will not say we will. I believe we can. I will say that there will be times next Saturday when the Spiders quiet the dome. We will have a drive so effiecient that you will be able to hear a rat pissing on cotton in the Fargo Dome.

[steelbison]

The correct response would be you would take that action.:D

My bad. And to the bozo who posted SD 46-0. That's how you respond to me saying ISU was overrated. By beating a team in the last game that didn't bother showing up.

Why don't you ask the ISU fans if there team was as good as last years team. My guess is they would tell you their d was average this year and was their weakness. They had a ton of fourth quarter come backs. They couldn't beat SDSU with a freshman QB. The same SDSU that lost to Montana that got their ass handed to them by NDSU

The same SDSU team we destroyed on their field.

The way our d is playing and the way our offensive line is playing will make us tough to beat

Throw in the Richmond is a perfect match up for us and they have to travel to the dome.

Non-mobile QB. Straight ahead RB. We eat those teams alive.




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[Bisonwinagn]

Richmond's QB and receivers were spot on last game. I'm curious if they have been playing that way all year or not? If they do the Bison DL will need to come up big to put pressure on the QB. Also like any close game special teams and turnovers will be vital.

[Wilson16]

There is a way to equalized the noise factor. It is called execute. I will not say we will. I believe we can. I will say that there will be times next Saturday when the Spiders quiet the dome. We will have a drive so effiecient that you will be able to hear a rat pissing on cotton in the Fargo Dome.
Oh no not an efficient drive. I'm scared now

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Richmond's QB and receivers were spot on last game. I'm curious if they have been playing that way all year or not? If they do the Bison DL will need to come up big to put pressure on the QB. Also like any close game special teams and turnovers will be vital.

Lauletta is young. Young qb had ups and downs. Lots of ups early and down late in the regular season. Back on an upswing.

Honestly, the Spiders are a year ahead of schedule right now. Will have 7 back on O and 9 on D and both specialists.

For the record, I don't think we'll win the National Championship this year and doubt we win this game. But it will be an experience that benefits us the next couple seasons.

[Eight Legger]

Our receivers have had big game after big game, yes. Even by our standards I was impressed last night, but not surprised. It's one of the most talented receiving corps we have ever had, without question.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

My bad. And to the bozo who posted SD 46-0. That's how you respond to me saying ISU was overrated. By beating a team in the last game that didn't bother showing up.

Why don't you ask the ISU fans if there team was as good as last years team. My guess is they would tell you their d was average this year and was their weakness. They had a ton of fourth quarter come backs. They couldn't beat SDSU with a freshman QB. The same SDSU that lost to Montana that got their ass handed to them by NDSU

The same SDSU team we destroyed on their field.

The way our d is playing and the way our offensive line is playing will make us tough to beat

Throw in the Richmond is a perfect match up for us and they have to travel to the dome.

Non-mobile QB. Straight ahead RB. We eat those teams alive.




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I agree. It is a good matchup for the Bison.

[lknspider]

Can history repeat? In 2008 Spiders ended Appalachian's three year reign as National champion in the quarter final and then won the semi-final In the Northern Iowa Dome....hmmm.....sounds like something familiar brewing.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

You guys hearing Friday or Saturday for this thing?

[Wilson16]

You guys hearing Friday or Saturday for this thing?
Friday

[CommishBigSmooth]

There is a way to equalized the noise factor. It is called execute. I will not say we will. I believe we can. I will say that there will be times next Saturday when the Spiders quiet the dome. We will have a drive so effiecient that you will be able to hear a rat pissing on cotton in the Fargo Dome.

Probably not, since the fake whistles that apparently exist in the Fargodome should drown that out too.

[caribbeanhen]

not impressed with the creativity of Coach Farley, lets take a dive up the middle on third and 7 with the game on the line......

[Eight Legger]

As for that stat about how no one has gone into the dome during the playoffs and scored more than 14 points their first time there...that's an awful lot of qualifiers, first of all. Second of all, there have only been about a dozen games that qualify, and of those opponents, only 4 were better seeds than we are – and three of those were in 2011 and 2012, when NDSU was just a completely dominant team anyway.

The fourth was Coastal last year, and that was a helluva game. I know, I know, it was their second straight year in, they knew what to expect, etc etc. Maybe. But they were a 6-seed last year and unseeded the year before. So I could argue that they were simply a better team last year than they were the previous year.

[tribefan40]

They're a better team. How's that honey?

Your football knowledge is overwhelming. Let the adults talk for a little while.

[tribefan40]

I'll take that bet. You name the amount.


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I suppose you mean you'll take that action.

[tribefan40]

I can't seem to find this but can anyone list the size and weight of Richmond O line?

Smallish but absolute monsters. The only team all year to get any kind of push on our dline, and they pushed em all over the field.

[Wilson16]

Your football knowledge is overwhelming. Let the adults talk for a little while.
Thank you!

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

As for that stat about how no one has gone into the dome during the playoffs and scored more than 14 points their first time there...that's an awful lot of qualifiers, first of all. Second of all, there have only been about a dozen games that qualify, and of those opponents, only 4 were better seeds than we are – and three of those were in 2011 and 2012, when NDSU was just a completely dominant team anyway.

The fourth was Coastal last year, and that was a helluva game. I know, I know, it was their second straight year in, they knew what to expect, etc etc. Maybe. But they were a 6-seed last year and unseeded the year before. So I could argue that they were simply a better team last year than they were the previous year.


11 and 12 teams were very good but the 13 team was the best one. Maybe one of the best FCS teams ever.

[Wilson16]

Smallish but absolute monsters. The only team all year to get any kind of push on our dline, and they pushed em all over the field.
I'll tell you what Missy. I'll give you a free ticket to the game next week. After the game you tell me if I was right. Check with your mom and see if she'll borrow you the money

[tribefan40]

I'll tell you what Missy. I'll give you a free ticket to the game next week. After the game you tell me if I was right. Check with your mom and see if she'll borrow you the money

No means no, and your post makes no sense.

[Eight Legger]

11 and 12 teams were very good but the 13 team was the best one. Maybe one of the best FCS teams ever.

True. But that '13 team played an unranked team, #11 team and #15 team at home in the playoffs, so not quite murderer's row. I think this UR team is probably one of the 4 best teams to come to the dome for a playoff game.

[Bisonator]

Richmond scares me a little. They seem to be a well balanced offense. Should be a good game.

[Wilson16]

No means no, and your post makes no sense.
Sorry I'll go S L O W E R for you. Come to Fargo for the game and I'll give you a ticket. After the beating Richmond takes let me know if you think the better team won and the crowd played a factor in the Bison victory. That easy enough for you?

Mr Richmond by 9

[tribefan40]

Sorry I'll go S L O W E R for you. Come to Fargo for the game and I'll give you a ticket. After the beating Richmond takes let me know if you think the better team won and the crowd played a factor in the Bison victory. That easy enough for you?

Nope. Need it again.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Sorry I'll go S L O W E R for you. Come to Fargo for the game and I'll give you a ticket. After the beating Richmond takes let me know if you think the better team won and the crowd played a factor in the Bison victory. That easy enough for you?

You guys should get a hotel room and bang it out. Geez.

[32counter]

Richmond scares me a little. They seem to be a well balanced offense. Should be a good game.

Spiders scare me too and I'm a UR booster....

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

True. But that '13 team played an unranked team, #11 team and #15 team at home in the playoffs, so not quite murderer's row. I think this UR team is probably one of the 4 best teams to come to the dome for a playoff game.

Could be. Richmond has a good team. Looking forward to the match up.

[CommishBigSmooth]

As for that stat about how no one has gone into the dome during the playoffs and scored more than 14 points their first time there...that's an awful lot of qualifiers, first of all. Second of all, there have only been about a dozen games that qualify, and of those opponents, only 4 were better seeds than we are – and three of those were in 2011 and 2012, when NDSU was just a completely dominant team anyway.

The fourth was Coastal last year, and that was a helluva game. I know, I know, it was their second straight year in, they knew what to expect, etc etc. Maybe. But they were a 6-seed last year and unseeded the year before. So I could argue that they were simply a better team last year than they were the previous year.

Yes, only a dozen games. Such a small sample size compared to other teams that have hosted a dozen playoff games in the past five plus years.

[Wilson16]

Nope. Need it again.
Figures

[tribefan40]

You guys should get a hotel room and bang it out. Geez.

Playing hard to get.

[Wilson16]

Playing hard to get.
Keep playing. You'll lose just like the Spideys

[Eight Legger]

Yes, only a dozen games. Such a small sample size compared to other teams that have hosted a dozen playoff games in the past five plus years.

Ha, I just meant that some of you guys are throwing it around as if you've been playing playoff games for 100 years and 400 teams have tried and failed to score 14 points their first time in, that's all. In the grand scheme of things, a dozen games is a dozen games. ISU had won 19 in a row at home, then we beat them. JMU had won 14 straight games, then we beat them.

Also, one of those dozen games was a 14-7 final so even though Wofford didn't score 14 it was still in the game the entire way.

[CommishBigSmooth]

True. But that '13 team played an unranked team, #11 team and #15 team at home in the playoffs, so not quite murderer's row. I think this UR team is probably one of the 4 best teams to come to the dome for a playoff game.

Honestly, this Richmond team doesn't look any better than either of the Georgia Southern teams that came to Fargo, or the Coastal/SDSU teams from last year. Four right there, others can put their $.02 in but just my recollections.

And this UNI team that the Bison handled today is definitely in the discussion too.

[tribefan40]

Honestly, this Richmond team doesn't look any better than either of the Georgia Southern teams that came to Fargo, or the Coastal/SDSU teams from last year. Four right there, others can put their $.02 in but just my recollections.

And this UNI team that the Bison handled today is definitely in the discussion too.

Both those GSU squads and CCU were impressively one dimensional. Perhaps good teams, but poor comparison to the current UR squad, imo.

[steelbison]

Both those GSU squads and CCU were impressively one dimensional. Perhaps good teams, but poor comparison to the current UR squad, imo.

You would be better off being a running team. Our d line gets such a jump on passing plays


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[CommishBigSmooth]

Ha, I just meant that some of you guys are throwing it around as if you've been playing playoff games for 100 years and 400 teams have tried and failed to score 14 points their first time in, that's all. In the grand scheme of things, a dozen games is a dozen games. ISU had won 19 in a row at home, then we beat them. JMU had won 14 straight games, then we beat them.

Also, one of those dozen games was a 14-7 final so even though Wofford didn't score 14 it was still in the game the entire way.

To be fair, mighty Bob Morris showed up in 2010 and hung 17 on NDSU in the first FCS playoff game at the Dome. Of course, they gave up 43 in the process.
Wofford scored on a defensive TD but couldn't crack the endzone on the offensive side. One of the most physical teams I've ever seen come to Fargo. Might be the best defensive team outside of UNI to challenge NDSU. No offense, but I don't see Richmond having that kind of lockdown D.

[Eight Legger]

No, we definitely don't have a lockdown D, though we pretty much locked down the best running attack in the sport last night on their home turf, so there is that. But in general, our biggest complaint for years has been that our secondary employs the strategy of playing off the WRs, which makes us susceptible to being killed by a West Coast style offense. In fairness though, we've mixed it up better recently, and we seem to get key turnovers in the red zone (had one vs. W&M and one last night).

And it's possible that we are not one of the best 4 teams to visit during the playoffs, but like I said earlier, only 4 teams seeded as high or higher than we are seeded have ever played there in the playoffs. So at least by that metric, we are close.

[CommishBigSmooth]

No, we definitely don't have a lockdown D, though we pretty much locked down the best running attack in the sport last night on their home turf, so there is that. But in general, our biggest complaint for years has been that our secondary employs the strategy of playing off the WRs, which makes us susceptible to being killed by a West Coast style offense. In fairness though, we've mixed it up better recently, and we seem to get key turnovers in the red zone (had one vs. W&M and one last night).

And it's possible that we are not one of the best 4 teams to visit during the playoffs, but like I said earlier, only 4 teams seeded as high or higher than we are seeded have ever played there in the playoffs. So at least by that metric, we are close.

The best running attack may be the one you are about to play this weekend. And since the Bison run that power West Coast style offense variation, you may get exactly what you fear. You also place a lot of reliance on seeding. I doubt many would say McNeese as a #4 seed this year was as good as the four teams seeded after it, or some unseeded teams like UNI in this year's field.

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

7 pm Friday night Central time. ESPN 2.

[Eight Legger]

The best running attack may be the one you are about to play this weekend. And since the Bison run that power West Coast style offense variation, you may get exactly what you fear. You also place a lot of reliance on seeding. I doubt many would say McNeese as a #4 seed this year was as good as the four teams seeded after it, or some unseeded teams like UNI in this year's field.

It's quite possible. By no means am I suggesting that we are just going to waltz in and win by 20, but I just don't know why people would expect us to go in and get killed, either. I figured beating JMU, sweeping W&M and ending a 19-game winning streak (on the road) against the 2-seed would count for something, but it doesn't seem to. That's fine. I cited the seedings of teams in the playoff games at the dome only because I am not knowledgeable enough to say with certainty which of them were better or worse than those seedings. Sometimes games depend much more on matchups anyway, I get that. And yeah, if you guys exploit our secondary when it plays off your WRs and we never adjust, we will lose for sure.

[Bisonator]

Both those GSU squads and CCU were impressively one dimensional. Perhaps good teams, but poor comparison to the current UR squad, imo.
Actually last years CCU team was pretty balanced. Richmond kind of reminds me of that team. They had a smallish oline that was still able to give us issues. Their defense wasn't very good and we gashed them with the run. I think this game could be kind of similar. Will be interesting how well the Spiders handle the environment. I guarantee it'll be much more hostile then Normal. Pun intended!xthumbsupx

[DaBizon]

I love reading the Spider supporters comments.
The fact that they have never played the Bison or played in the Fargodome in December is apparent. It's going to be a shock they aren't ready for.
Shock and Awe

Welcome to the cream of the FCS.
Enjoy next weekend Richmond, but the outcome is gonna be the same as EVERY team that has faced the Bison in december.

[Wilson16]

Actually last years CCU team was pretty balanced. Richmond kind of reminds me of that team. They had a smallish oline that was still able to give us issues. Their defense wasn't very good and we gashed them with the run. I think this game could be kind of similar. Will be interesting how well the Spiders handle the environment. I guarantee it'll be much more hostile then Normal. Pun intended!xthumbsupx
Environment. Hear that tribe? Not just me but people that have actually experienced it.

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I love reading the Spider supporters comments.
The fact that they have never played the Bison or played in the Fargodome in December is apparent. It's going to be a shock they aren't ready for.
Shock and Awe

Welcome to the cream of the FCS.
Enjoy next weekend Richmond, but the outcome is gonna be the same as EVERY team that has faced the Bison in december.
Tribe where r u?????

[Drblankstare]

The waves break against the causeway. Welcome to Fargo, my Richmond friends

[X-Factor]

UNI was pathetically one dimensional. Pretty easy team to defend. Did they have more than about 5 first downs in the 2ND half? Honestly, the game put me to sleep for an hour.
You're looking at what the Bison defense did to UNI and assuming other teams could do the same. Not so. I would be very surprised if UR could hang with UNI

[caribbeanhen]

The waves break against the causeway. Welcome to Fargo, my Richmond friends

Your making Fargo sound like Miami Beach with the waves and causeway talk

[centennial]

Let's keep it humble NDSU fans. Richmond did just beat ISUr. If we get complacent we will lose.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

The UNI quarterback had a 55% completion % and threw for under 120 yards per game this year. Tremendous balance.

[Wilson16]

Your making Fargo sound like Miami Beach with the waves and causeway talk
It looks that way in his video games

[Bisonwinagn]

Let's keep it humble NDSU fans. Richmond did just beat ISUr. If we get complacent we will lose.

So if the fan's get complacent the team will lose??

[centennial]

The UNI quarterback had a 55% completion % and threw for under 120 yards per game this year. Tremendous balance.
He is also one of the best runners in the MVFC. You are underestimating how good UNI is. UNI offense is up and down but they are probably the only team in the FCS as physical as NDSU.

[BisonBabe]

7 pm Friday night Central time. ESPN 2.

Please site a reliable source.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

He is also one of the best runners in the MVFC. You are underestimating how good UNI is. UNI offense is up and down but they are probably the only team in the FCS as physical as NDSU.

That's fair. I could tell how physical the game was before my nap and again when I woke.

But the numbers on Bailey are just not good.

[X-Factor]

True. But that '13 team played an unranked team, #11 team and #15 team at home in the playoffs, so not quite murderer's row. I think this UR team is probably one of the 4 best teams to come to the dome for a playoff game.
That would be quit a stretch. I would put UR behind all of these: GSU #1, GSU #2, UNH, UNI, SDSU 2014, CCU #2.

But just by nature of this being a semifinal game, yeah, it will be two tough teams on the field.

[Eight Legger]

You're looking at what the Bison defense did to UNI and assuming other teams could do the same. Not so. I would be very surprised if UR could hang with UNI

So beating UNI in your home stadium was more impressive than Richmond going on the road and beating a team seeded higher than you? Just trying to make sure I understand what you are saying.

Also, if UNI is so much better than Richmond, why did they not have a seed?

[Eight Legger]

That would be quit a stretch. I would put UR behind all of these: GSU #1, GSU #2, UNH, UNI, SDSU 2014, CCU #2.

But just by nature of this being a semifinal game, yeah, it will be two tough teams on the field.

Totally your prerogative. Again, though, based on seeding alone, we will be the 5th best team to play a playoff game in the dome. And considering that you haven't played us yet, it's probably too early to rank where we fall with those other teams, who you already have seen in person.

[Cleets]

I really have no feel for this game at all...
Richmond has a chance if they can get the Bison kicking filed goals instead of extra points (Thats all I got)

[JSUSoutherner]

Please site a reliable source.
Well our athletic department has been told to expect 3PM Saturday. Bison are more than likely the Friday game.

[Bisonator]

So beating UNI in your home stadium was more impressive than Richmond going on the road and beating a team seeded higher than you? Just trying to make sure I understand what you are saying.

Also, if UNI is so much better than Richmond, why did they not have a seed?

You think the committee knows what they are doing after this bracket came out? Seeds shmeeds.xlolx

[BisonBabe]

Well our athletic department has been told to expect 3PM Saturday. Bison are more than likely the Friday game.

I will wait for an official announcement. Would have expected the news already. But either way I will be there.

[Bisonwinagn]

So beating UNI in your home stadium was more impressive than Richmond going on the road and beating a team seeded higher than you? Just trying to make sure I understand what you are saying.

Also, if UNI is so much better than Richmond, why did they not have a seed?

Do you think you are better than McNeese and JMU? Yet you are seeded below them.

[344Johnson]

Haven't read the thread at all. If I'm Richmond, I'm stacking the hell out of the box. 8 in the box all damn day.

Playing with house money. Have fun with it ala Coastal last year.

[344Johnson]

Do you think you are better than McNeese and JMU? Yet you are seeded below them.

I honestly believe isu-r was/is about the same as ndsu this year... And last year. Richmond's win was significantly more impressive. It's not a discussion.

[Bisonwinagn]

Confirmed on Twitter Friday 7PM ESPN2.

[Southern Bison]

Friday night...work in Fargo will cease at noon for tailgating!

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[MacThor]

The UNI quarterback had a 55% completion % and threw for under 120 yards per game this year. Tremendous balance.
Would you stop with the facts and logic.

[igo4uni]

Haven't read the thread at all.

me neither.

[Bisonwinagn]

I honestly believe isu-r was/is about the same as ndsu this year... And last year. Richmond's win was significantly more impressive. It's not a discussion.

Yes it was a good win and the interception changed it from a potential loss. This was a very good matchup for Richmond because they exploited a poor pass defense by ISU so it's as much about match ups as anything. NDSU has a better pass defense so we will see how it plays out.

[igo4uni]

Would you stop with the facts and logic.

There should be a rule against this.

[Milkman]

Would you stop with the facts and logic.
Noone claimed UNI had a balanced offense. What is being suggested is that maybe NDSU had a part in UNI being one dementional. And the way the secondary played in coverage I think this is at least debatable.

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[MacThor]

Don't worry. We'll take care of you in time for you to get to the Fargo multiplex in your Jar Jar Binks costume.

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[Milkman]

There are 2 convos going on. Who's a better overall team UNI or RU (debatable) and who has a more balanced offensive attack (RU) and ppl are mixing and matching responses

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[Milkman]

Don't worry. We'll take care of you in time for you to get to the Fargo multiplex in your Jar Jar Binks costume.

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I honestly think it'll be a close game but give my Bison the edge.

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[igo4uni]

This, too, will be ultra competitive, I feel. I expect UR to score more than UNI, how the Spiders handle NDSU's offense will be critical..

Anyone should be able to score more than UNI.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Noone claimed UNI had a balanced offense. What is being suggested is that maybe NDSU had a part in UNI being one dementional. And the way the secondary played in coverage I think this is at least debatable.

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The numbers bear out that the Panthers were one dimensional all year long. Not just today.

[Milkman]

The numbers bear out that the Panthers were one dimensional all year long. Not just today.
Fair enough. And thank you for not mixing two separate arguments.

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[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Fair enough. And thank you for not mixing two separate arguments.

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Sure thing. We would have kicked their ass though. Easy team to defend - one dimensional.

[centennial]

Sure thing. We would have kicked their ass though. Easy team to defend - one dimensional.
I don't agree. Maybe won, but kicked their ass?

[MacThor]

I honestly think it'll be a close game but give my Bison the edge.

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That wasn't directed at you. You're OK.

The Spiders will score at least 20. It's all up to the UR D vs the NDSU O.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

I don't agree. Maybe won, but kicked their ass?

We would have beaten them 24-10 and the running back that plays quarterback would have run for under 50 yards and thrown 2 picks. And it would have been a crisp day in the low 40's and I would've gotten laid when I got home.

Does that paint a better picture on how the day would've played out?

You bastards just had to beat them...

[centennial]

We would have beaten them 24-10 and the running back that plays quarterback would have run for under 50 yards and thrown 2 picks. And it would have been a crisp day in the low 40's and I would've gotten laid when I got home.

Does that paint a better picture on how the day would've played out?

You bastards just had to beat them...
They have the best secondary in the MVFC. I guess we will see if all this confidence actually translates to beating NDSU.
BTW Sagarin has NDSU by 15ish + 3 for playing at home. I am going to expect Vegas to come in at 16-18.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

They have the best secondary in the MVFC. I guess we will see if all this confidence actually translates to beating NDSU.
BTW Sagarin has NDSU by 15ish + 3 for playing at home. I am going to expect Vegas to come in at 16-18.

You must've missed where I said earlier in this thread that I thought we'd lose.

We have been way down in sagarin all year because we caught 3 weak sisters of the CAA in unbalanced scheduling.

[Professor Chaos]

Actually last years CCU team was pretty balanced. Richmond kind of reminds me of that team. They had a smallish oline that was still able to give us issues. Their defense wasn't very good and we gashed them with the run. I think this game could be kind of similar. Will be interesting how well the Spiders handle the environment. I guarantee it'll be much more hostile then Normal. Pun intended!xthumbsupx
My thoughts exactly. Richmond reminds me of CCU in a lot of ways. They have a really good offense with skill players at multiple positions who are game breakers but a suspect defense. CCU got blown out once in Fargo once and nearly pulled the upset in the other matchup which I think is about the same range of possibilities I see with Richmond. If the Spiders play their "A" game they can win. However I think the Bison can play their "C" game and still win. If Wentz can play I think he can absolutely shred Richmond with the short passing game and would make me even more confident the Bison can win.

The bottom line is everyone is playing well if you're still playing this time of year. I like my Bison's chances in this one but Richmond has the horses to win if they play well.

[32counter]

Bison should be favored by at least 20 which will include a large bravado factor while attempting to monopolize AGS throughout the football season.Let's see how the boys play beginning 8pm ET Friday.We don't use Central Time.It's irrelevant.

[NDB]

I enjoyed watching the Richmond-Redbird game last night; was very impressed by the Spiders' passing game and run defense.

Thanks for getting NDSU another home game and for reminding many of us that there are great teams outside the MVFC.

Safe travels to the program and those fans who make the trek to Fargo.

[igo4uni]

When is this game scheduled to kick off?? Friday???

[FargoBison]

When is this game scheduled to kick off?? Friday???

Friday night lights. 7 p.m. CST

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Friday night lights. 7 p.m. CST

Awesome sauce! I was hoping like hell this would be Friday night since I'll be in Syracuse for a hoops game on Saturday...

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

Please site a reliable source.



https://www.facebook.com/NdsuBisonFootballFans/posts/767134423420043?comment_id=767251753408310&notif_t=feed_comment_reply

[paward]

I enjoyed watching the Richmond-Redbird game last night; was very impressed by the Spiders' passing game and run defense.

Thanks for getting NDSU another home game and for reminding many of us that there are great teams outside the MVFC.

Safe travels to the program and those fans who make the trek to Fargo.

Thank you for the well wishes. We look forward to game. I know it will be tough but I think our guys will be ready. We have a ton of respect for the Bison. What you have done may never happen again. Glad to be apart of this history regardless of the out come.

[centennial]

https://www.facebook.com/NdsuBisonFootballFans/posts/767134423420043?comment_id=767251753408310&notif_t=feed_comment_reply
That sounds like Lakes.

[Bison56]

Day 1 and this thread is looking pretty good so far, will see if it can keep the momentum.xthumbsupx

[Winindy]

I think I'm driving up from Indy for this one. Should be worth the drive.

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

Schedule for Friday from the Fargodome....

https://www.facebook.com/fargodome/?fref=nf

[Professor Chaos]

Btw Richmond, please tell your kicker to kick it deep on kickoffs. The Bison kick returner isn't very good. ;)

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/tplesuk111/bruce_zpspmpxfwek.png

[dewey]

22018

Friday night at 7 CDT on ESPN2

Dewey

[centennial]

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22018&stc=1

Friday night at 7 CDT on ESPN2

Dewey
NDSU getting a lot of love from ESPN. We are the new Boise State.

[BisonFan02]

The thing to watch is going to be how Lauletta handles the noise with checks at the line and managing the offense. If the Bison can make him as uncomfortable as they made Gustafson, this could spiral out of control....will be fun to watch how the Bison D disguises/baits Richmond.

[Christiank22]

I'm pretty excited to get an east coast team in the dome. For some reason when I think east coast football I think of finesse football and when I think Midwest football I think in your face, power football. Idk if that's true or not though but definitely excited for it!

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[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I honestly believe isu-r was/is about the same as ndsu this year... And last year. Richmond's win was significantly more impressive. It's not a discussion.


Defensively, ISU is not close to NDSU. Roberson/Coprich are the team the last 2 years, although the Redbird defense was significantly better last year.

Next year, with Roberson/Coprich gone, the Redbirds will be a middle pack Valley team.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I'm pretty excited to get an east coast team in the dome. For some reason when I think east coast football I think of finesse football and when I think Midwest football I think in your face, power football. Idk if that's true or not though but definitely excited for it!

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Having watched Richmond 3 times this year....they are not a power football team.

I love this matchup for the Bison.

[Southern Bison]

Having watched Richmond 3 times this year....they are not a power football team.

I love this matchup for the Bison.
Who does UR compare to that we've faced recently?

Closest from an offensive standpoint would be Coastal IMO. Good smart QB, decent Oline, & stout RB.

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[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Who does UR compare to that we've faced recently?

Closest from an offensive standpoint would be Coastal IMO. Good smart QB, decent Oline, & stout RB.

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I agree with you about the Coastal comparison. Richmond can run/pass. It will be a challenge for the Bison defense.

I really want to see if the Richmond defense can slow down the Bison power attack.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

I really want to see if the Richmond defense can slow down the Bison power attack.

Me too. We answered the bell against William and Mary twice and that was mostly without #62 Muse.

Muse is a very strong person.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Me too. We answered the bell against William and Mary twice and that was mostly without #62 Muse.

Muse is a very strong person.


Will Richmond stack the box on the Bison? I do not think their base alignment will work w/o bringing a safety down for help. Stick is a very good runner so that dynamic really helps the Bison.

The Bison sit back in their Tampa-2 a lot, so it will be interesting to see if Richmond will try to exploit seams in the middle of the defense. One thing the Bison coaches do well is game time adjustments.

Beating ISU at home was a very good win for Richmond. The crowd Friday will be 3X - 4X larger and significantly louder compared to ISU.

Let's see what the Bison can do against a CAA team.

[Bison56]

Both teams had some big wins and head scratching loses thus season, should be a good game.

[Southern Bison]

So reading the UR/ISU thread, it looks like y'all got the "fumble-itis" in your losses. What's UR's turnover margin for the year?

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[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Offensive comparison:


Richmond - 35.0 points/game and 470.5 yards/game

NDSU - 34.9 points/game and 426.8 yards/game



Defensive comparison:

Richmond - 23.9 points/game and 368.2 yards/game

NDSU - 16.4 points/game and 281.5 yards/game



Offenses score about the same.

Biggest difference is in the defenses.

[RootinFerDukes]

Offensive comparison:


Richmond - 35.0 points/game and 470.5 yards/game

NDSU - 34.9 points/game and 426.8 yards/game



Defensive comparison:

Richmond - 23.9 points/game and 368.2 yards/game

NDSU - 16.4 points/game and 281.5 yards/game



Offenses score about the same.

Biggest difference is in the defenses.

I would post the SOS rating of each team too. I would say 35 pts for ndsu speaks louder than 35 pts for UR.

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

Who does UR compare to that we've faced recently?

Closest from an offensive standpoint would be Coastal IMO. Good smart QB, decent Oline, & stout RB.

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I have watched 3 Richmond games this year. Two we're losses. Richmond is not as big as the Bison. Richmond didn't look very good as all in the the games I watched. No where Nat CCU lady year. I think the Bison well bee able to dominate them with the run.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Will Richmond stack the box on the Bison? I do not think their base alignment will work w/o bringing a safety down for help. Stick is a very good runner so that dynamic really helps the Bison.

The Bison sit back in their Tampa-2 a lot, so it will be interesting to see if Richmond will try to exploit seams in the middle of the defense. One thing the Bison coaches do well is game time adjustments.

Beating ISU at home was a very good win for Richmond. The crowd Friday will be 3X - 4X larger and significantly louder compared to ISU.

Let's see what the Bison can do against a CAA team.

Our base look is essentially at 3-3-5 with #10 Trevor Jones as the Joker (3rd Safety). I suspect we'll stay in that look. It's designed to deal with a JMU OR ISUr type offense, so there is a definite possibility that you mash us between the tackles.

Our 3 defensive linemen are all very good, 62 Muse (was out injured with elbow for several weeks late), Craig #98 and Clyde #97. They have decent depth there too.

The playmaker are Omar Howard #46 and David Jones #13.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

So reading the UR/ISU thread, it looks like y'all got the "fumble-itis" in your losses. What's UR's turnover margin for the year?

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I don't have the number but it's good. We have over 20 interceptions. Jones has 9, a program record.

[Professor Chaos]

Despite Richmond shutting down the ISUr read option the Redbirds offense still played well enough to win, it was just Richmond's dominance offensively that won the game (at least that's how I saw it). NDSU's defense is on another level right now that I haven't seen them at since midway through last year. It will be one great matchup when the Spider offense and the Bison defense are on the field.

[IBleedYellow]

How has Richmond's special teams been doing this year?

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[gotts]

HOME ADVANTAGE=
[ 2.67]
[ 2.67]
[ 2.67]



RATING
W-L-T
SCHEDL(RANK)
PREDICTOR
GOLDEN_MEAN
RECENT


56 North Dakota State
AA = 73.88
11-2-0
55.07( 134)
72.76 (60)
73.57 (55)
74.61 (50)


99 Richmond
AA = 61.60
10-3-0
47.79( 168)
58.97 (109)
60.35 (101)
63.28 (91)


If I'm reading Sagarin predictor correctly, it has NDSU about -16.5 at home.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/sagarin/

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

How has Richmond's special teams been doing this year?

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Pretty mediocre all the way around.

[Eight Legger]

I have watched 3 Richmond games this year. Two we're losses. Richmond is not as big as the Bison. Richmond didn't look very good as all in the the games I watched. No where Nat CCU lady year. I think the Bison well bee able to dominate them with the run.

So you're basing your opinion of us how we looked in two of our three losses? Seems totally logical...

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BlX1ZmyCQAE9Ubk.jpg

Richmond Spiders gameplan.

[URMite]

HOME ADVANTAGE=
[ 2.67]
[ 2.67]
[ 2.67]



RATING
W-L-T
SCHEDL(RANK)
PREDICTOR
GOLDEN_MEAN
RECENT


56 North Dakota State
AA = 73.88
11-2-0
55.07( 134)
72.76 (60)
73.57 (55)
74.61 (50)


99 Richmond
AA = 61.60
10-3-0
47.79( 168)
58.97 (109)
60.35 (101)
63.28 (91)


If I'm reading Sagarin predictor correctly, it has NDSU about -16.5 at home.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/sagarin/

so NDSU will be favored by 2.5 more points than ISUr was? Will they win by 2.5 more than ISUr did?

[URMite]

So reading the UR/ISU thread, it looks like y'all got the "fumble-itis" in your losses. What's UR's turnover margin for the year?

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7 fumbles&13ints for UR 8fumbles&21ints for opponents. Bad 3 games stretch after JMU, 4fumbles&8Ints in 3 games. 3fumbles&5ints in other 10 games (including ISU, WMx2, JMU, and Maryland)

[AmsterBison]

I can't seem to find this but can anyone list the size and weight of Richmond O line?

Lots of good info in their games notes: http://www.richmondspiders.com/fls/26800/football/pdf/15Notes_FCS3.pdf?&DB_OEM_ID=26800

They average 6-4, 298 so about UNI's size. Nothing jumps out.

They've got two big guys in the middle of the defense which can help against NDSU (both are 290+) but the guys in back of them are smaller... if NDSU doesn't have to pass, might be able to wear down the interior (based on nothing but the two-deep.)

Their WRs are outstanding... probably as good as Montana's.

[32counter]

Offensive comparison:


Richmond - 35.0 points/game and 470.5 yards/game

NDSU - 34.9 points/game and 426.8 yards/game



Defensive comparison:

Richmond - 23.9 points/game and 368.2 yards/game

NDSU - 16.4 points/game and 281.5 yards/game



Offenses score about the same.

Biggest difference is in the defenses.

Let's look a little closer to the obviously skewed statement:

UR played Terps 1st game of season and they gave away a 4 TD's punting to their All Everything return guy.Terps put 51 points on the board.Bison didn't play a BCS team this season.

Spiders outgunned host JMU and Vad Lee 59-49.

Those 2 games were defensive busts at 50 points/game average.

Hope that clarifies the skewed macro statement.

[Wilson16]

Let's look a little closer to the obviously skewed statement:

UR played Terps 1st game of season and they gave away a 4 TD's punting to their All Everything return guy.Terps put 51 points on the board.Bison didn't play a BCS team this season.

Spiders outgunned host JMU and Vad Lee 59-49.

Those 2 games were defensive busts at 50 points/game average.

Hope that clarifies the skewed macro statement.
Wouldn't want to skew things by leaving the vaunted 3-9 Terps in the equation

[32counter]

Mr Wilson

Terps had close games with some B10 teams.

http://www.umterps.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=29700&SPID=120713&SPSID=716327

Share with us your BCS results this season.Very interested.They would be away games and likely not played in the friendly confines of an oversized airplane hanger with a PA system on steroids.

[Wilson16]

They were out scored 380-296 on the season and that includes the 50 they put up on RU

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Let's look a little closer to the obviously skewed statement:

UR played Terps 1st game of season and they gave away a 4 TD's punting to their All Everything return guy.Terps put 51 points on the board.Bison didn't play a BCS team this season.

Spiders outgunned host JMU and Vad Lee 59-49.

Those 2 games were defensive busts at 50 points/game average.

Hope that clarifies the skewed macro statement.


News flash for you: whole season stats

Fine you want to cherry pick a few specific games....xlolx Take out our 1st game against Montana and the defensive stats would be much better.....see how that works....xrolleyesx

Good for Richmond on winning some close games. JMU still had almost 600 yards in that game.

Pretty safe to say that the Bison defense will be the best one the Spiders have faced this year and that includes a weak Maryland team.

- - - Updated - - -


Mr Wilson

Terps had close games with some B10 teams.

http://www.umterps.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=29700&SPID=120713&SPSID=716327

Share with us your BCS results this season.Very interested.They would be away games and likely not played in the friendly confines of an oversized airplane hanger with a PA system on steroids.



Close counts in what......hand grenades?

xrolleyesx

[Bison56]

What's with the PA comments?

[32counter]

News flash for you: whole season stats

Fine you want to cherry pick a few specific games....xlolx Take out our 1st game against Montana and the defensive stats would be much better.....see how that works....xrolleyesx

Good for Richmond on winning some close games. JMU still had almost 600 yards in that game.

Pretty safe to say that the Bison defense will be the best one the Spiders have faced this year and that includes a weak Maryland team.

- - - Updated - - -

Not sure we understood your answer.Which BCS team did you play this season?I'm



Close counts in what......hand grenades?

xrolleyesx

Not sure we understood the obfuscation of your answer.Which BCS team did you play this season?

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Not sure we understood the obfuscation of your answer.Which BCS team did you play this season?


None, genius. So what if Richmond played a below average FBS team?

Like I just said, the Bison defense will be the best the Spiders have played against this season including the juggernaut that is Maryland.

[dewey]

I haven't seen any Richmond games this year so what can the Richmond fans tell us about your team?
What type of offense do you guys use?
Who are the playmakers on offense?
What kind of defense do you run?
Who are the playmakers on defense?
What are Richmond's strength's and weakness's?

I am clearly a Bison fan and I will post articles through the week from the Fargo Forum so Richmond fans can see what is being said in Fargo. If any Richmond fans can do the same I, along with many others, would greatly appreciate it.

Dewey

[lknspider]

I have watched 3 Richmond games this year. Two we're losses. Richmond is not as big as the Bison. Richmond didn't look very good as all in the the games I watched. No where Nat CCU lady year. I think the Bison well bee able to dominate them with the run.

Bisons should take the week off....don't waste time practicing for a weak CAA team that just beat the highest seeded team from your conference.

[X-Factor]

ButtTerp......

you can't LOL anymore than that

[Schism55]

So you played a terrible P5 school, got your doors absolutely blown off, and that is a point of pride how? Might want to review some Bison film from last 5 years on how to not only play P5 schools, but beat them ;)

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Bisons should take the week off....don't waste time practicing for a weak CAA team that just beat the highest seeded team from your conference.


Nice try.

Teams in the semis are all good teams. Richmond is a good team that is well balanced on offense. Big test for the Bison.

It looks like the Bison might have an advantage in defense, according to the season stats of both teams. But apparently one Spider fan thinks that those stats are "skewed" because Richmond played a 1A Terps team where as the Bison did not play a 1A team. Whatever.

It looks like a good match up. Good test for the Bison defense and good test to see if Richmond can slow down the power running game of the Bison.

[chattownmocs]

I like ndsu in this game. Richmond has been more than impressive, but the Bison deserve the benefit of the doubt. 34-24

[swaghook]

Just want a good clean game and may my team prevail.

[ur2k]

I haven't seen any Richmond games this year so what can the Richmond fans tell us about your team?
What type of offense do you guys use?
Who are the playmakers on offense?
What kind of defense do you run?
Who are the playmakers on defense?
What are Richmond's strength's and weakness's?

I am clearly a Bison fan and I will post articles through the week from the Fargo Forum so Richmond fans can see what is being said in Fargo. If any Richmond fans can do the same I, along with many others, would greatly appreciate it.

Dewey

We run a pro-style offense, you'll see a lot of I-formation and play action. I don't think a lot of teams can throw out a better group of skill position players than UR in Brown, Diggs at WR and Green as a RB.

[swaghook]

Diggs will have to be covered well by CJ Smith, he is the best weapon that UR had against the Redbirds.

[ur2k]

Diggs will have to be covered well by CJ Smith, he is the best weapon that UR had against the Redbirds.

And Brown is the better receiver out of them, he had over 140 yards against ISU.

[swaghook]

The million dollar question will be how well does the UR QB do under pressure can he pass accurately when flushed out of the pocket? UM had a good passing game but could not function in the dome against the Bison D.

[dewey]

Here is a blog post from Mike McFeely, a Fargo Moorhead area reporter, about the Richmond nickname and more information on the Richmond Spiders football program.

http://mcfeely.areavoices.com/2015/12/13/richmond-can-thank-puss-and-ragland-for-the-nickname/

Dewey

[Bisonator]

Which BCS team did you play this season?

None. They're scared of us.;)

[ur2k]

The million dollar question will be how well does the UR QB do under pressure can he pass accurately when flushed out of the pocket? UM had a good passing game but could not function in the dome against the Bison D.

He can be great but is also prone to making some really stupid throws from time to time. I'd imagine we move the pocket a lot with bootlegs and rollouts early to get his feet under him and some easy completions.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Let's talk about Wentz. If he is ready to go, does he start after 2 months off? That's some rust to shake off.

[Bisonator]

Let's talk about Wentz. If he is ready to go, does he start after 2 months off? That's some rust to shake off.

I would like to see him start but who knows. Your guess is as good as anyones.

[swaghook]

Let's talk about Wentz. If he is ready to go, does he start after 2 months off? That's some rust to shake off.

None of the fans or media knows. Coach keeps saying it will depend on how he progresses and it will be a game day decision. Playing it close to the vest so UR will have to prepare for 2 QBs.

[Bisonwinagn]

Let's talk about Wentz. If he is ready to go, does he start after 2 months off? That's some rust to shake off.

Lol this is funny.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

At risk of offending Bison fans and opening up cans of worms about how the UNI D is the 2nd coming of the 85 Bears...

Based on yesterday's game, I really hope the backup plays again.

[Bisonator]

At risk of offending Bison fans and opening up cans of worms about how the UNI D is the 2nd coming of the 85 Bears...

Based on yesterday's game, I really hope the backup plays again.
Stick?

He's a good QB for a rFr. Doesn't have the accuracy or arm strength of Wentz but not many do at this level. He's a great runner and runs the RO really well. Not sure why he didn't run as much against UNI.

[Professor Chaos]

At risk of offending Bison fans and opening up cans of worms about how the UNI D is the 2nd coming of the 85 Bears...

Based on yesterday's game, I really hope the backup plays again.
I don't blame you, Wentz is a much more polished passer who will likely be starting on Sundays in the next few years. However, Stick is no slouch. You might be surprised to find out that Stick has a higher passer efficiency rating at 155.2 than Lauletta at 150.8.

[swaghook]

UNI was quick to get in on the QB on the passes. Give Stick a little more time and he will burn your defense.

[gumby013]

At risk of offending Bison fans and opening up cans of worms about how the UNI D is the 2nd coming of the 85 Bears...

Based on yesterday's game, I really hope the backup plays again.

We are talking a minimum eight-peat.

[AmsterBison]

At risk of offending Bison fans and opening up cans of worms about how the UNI D is the 2nd coming of the 85 Bears...

Based on yesterday's game, I really hope the backup plays again.

UNI's defense matches up very well against NDSU's offense... and I doubt there are many LBs better than McMakin and Farley. However, there's a reason that they play NDSU tough every season (and sometimes beat the living crap out of our boys) and then lose four to five games.

[Bison56]

Stick?

He's a good QB for a rFr. Doesn't have the accuracy or arm strength of Wentz but not many do at this level. He's a great runner and runs the RO really well. Not sure why he didn't run as much against UNI.

My guess why they didn't run more RO was to keep Stick from taking hits.

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

My guess why they didn't run more RO was to keep Stick from taking hits.
^

[32counter]

None. They're scared of us.;)


Please.Such nonsense.It's always better and more ego boosting to play such powerhouses as Missouri State and West Illinois at home.Always good to pad stats on both sides of the ball by playing the Little Sisters of the Poor.

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

Please.Such nonsense.It's always better and more ego boosting to play such powerhouses as Missouri State and West Illinois at home.Always good to pad stats on both sides of the ball by playing the Little Sisters of the Poor.
The Bison play #5 Iowa next year.

[CommishBigSmooth]

Please.Such nonsense.It's always better and more ego boosting to play such powerhouses as Missouri State and West Illinois at home.Always good to pad stats on both sides of the ball by playing the Little Sisters of the Poor.

You mean the WestERN Illinois team that made the playoffs and won a playoff game?
Can't wait to hear the strength of schedule argument.