Griz to Host MVSU

[mvemjsunpx]

https://twitter.com/UMGRIZZLIES_FB/status/689494724789440512


October 8th.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

https://twitter.com/UMGRIZZLIES_FB/status/689494724789440512


October 8th.

So, how do you like that slate of home games? SUU and MSU seem like the only real winners there.

[mvemjsunpx]

So, how do you like that slate of home games? SUU and MSU seem like the only real winners there.

SUU & MSU will likely be down in 2016, so they might not even be winners. Still, that makes the Griz heavy favorites to go 6-0 at home despite all the new starters.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

I'm actually happy to be having them come in. I don't know that it will be a great game or anything...not saying that. I am just glad to see a Div. I game and I really like playing a SWAC team and hopefully getting some back and forth going with SWAC teams and the BSC.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

SUU & MSU will likely be down in 2016, so they might not even be winners. Still, that makes the Griz heavy favorites to go 6-0 at home despite all the new starters.

Oh that definitely looks like 6-0.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Any idea of the guarantees that SFPA and Mississippi Valley State are getting? Assuming both teams are flying to Missoula.

[clenz]

Both my teams play the griz next year....xlolx

[BisonBacker]

https://twitter.com/UMGRIZZLIES_FB/status/689494724789440512


October 8th.

Only thing I have to say to that schedule is......


https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQU755tQ7_3AxOqzOlFB2NQo5GT_m6_Y aATIgCaUzKYWXvW06Hv

[BEAR]

Just one question as best asked by A.I.

http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/1338333406_allen-iverson-meme-generator-practice-how-am-i-supposed-to-make-my-teammates-better-by-practice-a59f62.jpeg

[BluBengal07]

Any idea of the guarantees that SFPA and Mississippi Valley State are getting? Assuming both teams are flying to Missoula.

knowing Valley, that's the only reason they're going.

[Libertine]

Hey, StFU was one win away from the playoffs last year (which is technically true) and MVSU held Jax St scoreless in the 4th quarter (also technically true) .

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Only thing I have to say to that schedule is......


https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQU755tQ7_3AxOqzOlFB2NQo5GT_m6_Y aATIgCaUzKYWXvW06Hv

I tried to put it more delicately.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Only thing I have to say to that schedule is......


https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQU755tQ7_3AxOqzOlFB2NQo5GT_m6_Y aATIgCaUzKYWXvW06Hv

WGAF, we've had a long run of top FCS teams and once in a while it's nice to see new ones. I don't care too much if it's seen as easy. I'd be more excited to see a bit tougher schedule but I am looking forward to seeing how St. Francis is on the field and also seeing in person what a SWAC team looks like talent wise.

[JSUSoutherner]

Hey, StFU was one win away from the playoffs last year (which is technically true) and MVSU held Jax St scoreless in the 4th quarter (also technically true) .
Maybe cause we played our scouts after we ran the score to 49-0. xcoffeex

That game was a lot of fun though. It was fun seeing Bo Billups (a scout) record his first TD.

[TheRevSFA]

Both my teams play the griz next year....xlolx

You better go

[clenz]

WGAF, we've had a long run of top FCS teams and once in a while it's nice to see new ones. I don't care too much if it's seen as easy. I'd be more excited to see a bit tougher schedule but I am looking forward to seeing how St. Francis is on the field and also seeing in person what a SWAC team looks like talent wise.
I'd agree with this.

It's nice to see Montana, McNeese, EWU, Poly, etc...

Sometimes I wouldn't mind seeing a game that I don't have to "worry" about before hand.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

I'm just SFPA pulls off the upset so that through the butterfly effect a second or third PL team may get an at-large bid to the playoffs

[Mayville Bison]

I'm just SFPA pulls off the upset so that through the butterfly effect a second or third PL team may get an at-large bid to the playoffs

I'm thinking even Harry (Dumb and Dumber) would agree there's no chance of that happening

[dgtw]

WGAF, we've had a long run of top FCS teams and once in a while it's nice to see new ones. I don't care too much if it's seen as easy. I'd be more excited to see a bit tougher schedule but I am looking forward to seeing how St. Francis is on the field and also seeing in person what a SWAC team looks like talent wise.

I saw them in person last year. They suck. We'd have gotten a better game from a D2 in the state but it hurts our strength of schedule worse than Jerry Rice's alma mater.


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[JSUSoutherner]

I saw them in person last year. They suck. We'd have gotten a better game from a D2 in the state but it hurts our strength of schedule worse than Jerry Rice's alma mater.


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Their tackling techniques are very peculiar.

[Sammy94]

Sometimes I wouldn't mind seeing a game that I don't have to "worry" about before hand.

Seen our schedule?? Worried is called playoffs in the mighty Southland

[ursus arctos horribilis]

I'd agree with this.

It's nice to see Montana, McNeese, EWU, Poly, etc...

Sometimes I wouldn't mind seeing a game that I don't have to "worry" about before hand.

Also, some of these teams like SF are pretty damn decent teams and I'd like to take their measure personally and see how good they are. Do I expect em' to come in an win? No, probably not, but they sure could present a good game and it's just nice to see them in person. I really like to be able to see what level some of the teams are playing at.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

I'm just SFPA pulls off the upset so that through the butterfly effect a second or third PL team may get an at-large bid to the playoffs

You are not good at this.

[RedFlash]

Also, some of these teams like SF are pretty damn decent teams and I'd like to take their measure personally and see how good they are. Do I expect em' to come in an win? No, probably not, but they sure could present a good game and it's just nice to see them in person. I really like to be able to see what level some of the teams are playing at.

StFU will probably have its best team in 20 years next year and while I'd love to see them compete with the Grizz, no one is under any delusions that they will do so. That said, they should challenge Duquesne for the NEC title in 2016 and have a decent chance for 7 "official" wins.

[SUUTbird]

I wouldn't count out my T-Birds so casually, we are losing a lot on defense but we have been an effective unit on that side of the ball, especially in the BSC the past couple of years.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

I wouldn't count out my T-Birds so casually, we are losing a lot on defense but we have been an effective unit on that side of the ball, especially in the BSC the past couple of years.

Yes, with the guys you've lost.

Not saying you won't be again with new guys but your reasoning is not sound at all there.

I expect SUU will be game.

[TheRevSFA]

Only thing I have to say to that schedule is......


https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQU755tQ7_3AxOqzOlFB2NQo5GT_m6_Y aATIgCaUzKYWXvW06Hv

says the guy whose team has had such powerhouses as Robert Morris, Ferris State, Delaware State (in the same season as Ferris State) and Incarnate Word?

oh yeah and Lafayette and SFU the same season :)

[BisonFan02]

says the guy whose team has had such powerhouses as Robert Morris, Ferris State, Delaware State (in the same season as Ferris State) and Incarnate Word?

oh yeah and Lafayette and SFU the same season :)

Yup...........and they are delicious! :D

[TheRevSFA]

Yup...........and they are delicious! :D

You're gonna get the D from that type of OOC schedule.

i mean "diabeetus" sicko...

[BisonFan02]

You're gonna get the D from that type of OOC schedule.

i mean "diabeetus" sicko...

Yup.....I gots the sugar. :D

[Cocky]

Several High School teams in Alabama would have given MVSU a good game and possibly/probably won. Had to be the worse college team Ive ever seen.

[IBleedYellow]

They are SWAC, does this mean they have a band?

:D

[JSUSoutherner]

They are SWAC, does this mean they have a band?

:D
I mean, I guess you could call it that.

[IBleedYellow]

I mean, I guess you could call it that.
That's a mean mean joke.


I like it.

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[Panther88]

I see they lost to then "#1 jaxville state," if you want to call them "#1" and not auburn's and the crimson tide's red-headed and abandoned love child lol 49-7.

MVSU was 1-10 fall 2015. They have a few spots of talent but certainly show the efforts of their 40 scholarshipped football team. (if memory serves correct)

[JSUSoutherner]

not the crimson tide's red-headed and abandoned love child lol 49-7.
That's UAB.

[dewey]

SUU & MSU will likely be down in 2016, so they might not even be winners. Still, that makes the Griz heavy favorites to go 6-0 at home despite all the new starters.

A apparently easy home schedule and then get a few road wins and bang you are at 7-9 wins in a hurry. An easier OOC schedule will help the new WR'S and QB get on the same page.

So with this schedule what is the prediction?
St Francis
@UNI
@ Cal Poly
SUU
MSU
Sacramento State
@ Northern Arizona
@ Easter Washington
Idaho State
@ Northern Colorado
Montana State

Here is my really early not very educated guess
8-3

Dewey

[uofmman1122]

Considering we were likely to bring in an NAIA or horrible DII team instead, I'm happy with MVSU. It may not be the calibre of our OOC last year, but it's hardly anything like our 2007 schedule.

[srgrizizen]

Only thing I have to say to that schedule is......


https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQU755tQ7_3AxOqzOlFB2NQo5GT_m6_Y aATIgCaUzKYWXvW06Hv


You're probably right, but I didn't think UNI was supposed to be THAT bad.xlolx

[Cocky]

Considering we were likely to bring in an NAIA or horrible DII team instead, I'm happy with MVSU. It may not be the calibre of our OOC last year, but it's hardly anything like our 2007 schedule.
I would put money on Montana Tech if they played MVSU this year.

[centennial]

You're probably right, but I didn't think UNI was supposed to be THAT bad.xlolx
That should be a good game. UNI is a good team. Their DB's are as good as NDSU's.

[BisonBacker]

You're probably right, but I didn't think UNI was supposed to be THAT bad.xlolx **** I missed that. Ok so it's not as easy then as I first thought.

[Catsfan90]

Only thing I have to say to that schedule is......


https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQU755tQ7_3AxOqzOlFB2NQo5GT_m6_Y aATIgCaUzKYWXvW06Hv
Now I'm hungry as hell......

[mvemjsunpx]

Considering we were likely to bring in an NAIA or horrible DII team instead, I'm happy with MVSU. It may not be the calibre of our OOC last year, but it's hardly anything like our 2007 schedule.

Right. I really like that the Griz are playing games against FCS conferences that they've pretty much never played.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Right. I really like that the Griz are playing games against FCS conferences that they've pretty much never played.

Dead on. I like the idea of seeing some teams from the E. Coast again maybe a little bit too. I completely enjoyed Albany, Maine, Hofstra, and so forth so hope it works out we get some intermingling during the season and maybe get a road game out East as well.

Iim looking at you CAA. H&H with Delaware is one I've been waiting for.

[dewey]

Right. I really like that the Griz are playing games against FCS conferences that they've pretty much never played.

I always enjoy seeing new teams, chatting with their fans and learning more about their program.

Dewey

[Bisonoline]

Wow the grizz must have really needed a game to schedule MVSU.

[mvemjsunpx]

Wow the grizz must have really needed a game to schedule MVSU.

It was either them or a non-DI, from what I've read.

[dgtw]

Dead on. I like the idea of seeing some teams from the E. Coast again maybe a little bit too. I completely enjoyed Albany, Maine, Hofstra, and so forth so hope it works out we get some intermingling during the season and maybe get a road game out East as well.

Iim looking at you CAA. H&H with Delaware is one I've been waiting for.

Would love to have you in Jacksonville. Have your AD call our AD if we ever hire one.


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[Panther88]

That's UAB.

How could it be UAB when UAB didn't sport a team recently? lol No, that would be jax st. The dumping ground of b@st@rd Auburn and Univ of Ala rejects in all facets :D . Yah or nah? lol

[Bisonator]

Only thing I have to say to that schedule is......


https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQU755tQ7_3AxOqzOlFB2NQo5GT_m6_Y aATIgCaUzKYWXvW06Hv

Without the sprinkles. Sprinkles are for winners!;)

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

The MVSU team that came to Fargo in '06 was not good team. Bison won 45-0 but that was being kind.

Maybe they are a better program now? Looking at their last few seasons....probably not.

[BisonTru]

I wish NDSU could get some SWAC schools on the schedule. Let's be honest it's basically equal to a DII team, but when it comes to the playoffs it counts as a DI win. Same for the pioneer just more equal to DIII.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Would love to have you in Jacksonville. Have your AD call our AD if we ever hire one.


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We had you in Missoula in 1993 in your trasition period. I'd be all good with that matchup again.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

The MVSU team that came to Fargo in '06 was not good team. Bison won 45-0 but that was being kind.

Maybe they are a better program now? Looking at their last few seasons....probably not.

It does not look to be so.

[major095]

valley is probably the only swac school you could pay to come and not have them ask for a return game. Alcorn might come to you but we're going to find out how you well you do playing in mississippi heat with 100% humidity in september. love watching teams melt in that mississippi sun.

[GetEmGriz]

valley is probably the only swac school you could pay to come and not have them ask for a return game. Alcorn might come to you but we're going to find out how you well you do playing in mississippi heat with 100% humidity in september. love watching teams melt in that mississippi sun.

We'll be sure to have lots and lots of smoke for Mississippi Valley when they come up to play. xthumbsupx

[BisonFan02]

valley is probably the only swac school you could pay to come and not have them ask for a return game. Alcorn might come to you but we're going to find out how you well you do playing in mississippi heat with 100% humidity in september. love watching teams melt in that mississippi sun.

Wrong....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VYi6akd3Ag

..........and NDSU did play Valley as a home/home. The Bison played them at home in 2006 to the tune of 45-0...the Bison then returned the favor in 2007 in MS with a 58-7 win over the Delta Devils. Those 06 and 07 teams for NDSU were still in transition and ineligible for the playoffs.

[GAD]

You could get Prairie View, Texas Southern, Arkansas Pine Bluff or Mississippi Valley, but any other SWAC and you will have to return a game

[BisonFan02]

You could get Prairie View, Texas Southern, Arkansas Pine Bluff or Mississippi Valley, but any other SWAC and you will have to return a game

Money talks....I know the Bison overpaid in a pinch to get Prairie View in the last minute.

[grizband]

People familiar with the SWAC, how well do you expect MVSU fans to travel to Missoula?

[DeltaDevil662]

Maybe cause we played our scouts after we ran the score to 49-0. xcoffeex

That game was a lot of fun though. It was fun seeing Bo Billups (a scout) record his first TD.

If you are gonna lie, at least make it more believable. The game was 14-7 mid-2nd quarter before your team loaded with FBS transfers spanked on a team full of freshman and a 3rd string walk on QB. At least some JSU people on social media gave our QB and Booker Chambers credit where it's due

https://twitter.com/CockyNation/status/650380199276716032

NDSU made yall look the same way in the title game Auburn/Roll Tide rejects and all.

[wapiti]

A apparently easy home schedule and then get a few road wins and bang you are at 7-9 wins in a hurry. An easier OOC schedule will help the new WR'S and QB get on the same page.

So with this schedule what is the prediction?
St Francis W
@UNI L
@ Cal Poly W
SUU W
MSU W
Sacramento State W
@ Northern Arizona L
@ Easter Washington L
Idaho State W
@ Northern Colorado W
Montana State W

Here is my really early not very educated guess
8-3

Dewey

I added in which games they should win and which they may lose.

[Silenoz]

We'll probably beat Eastern or UNI easily and then get crushed by Cal Poly. Cause that's what we do!

[FormerPokeCenter]

Maybe Jerry Rice will show up to watch!

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Maybe Jerry Rice will show up to watch!

Couple years back we could have Joe MT on one sideline and Jerry Rice on the other.

[Silenoz]

Couple years back we could have Joe MT on one sideline and Jerry Rice on the other.

...and John Elway and John Stockton in the pressbox