NDSU @ South Dakota

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Chance to win a share of the Valley or outright title depending on the SDSU/UNI game.

Bison have a ton to play for.

USD held Wieneke and Goedert in check but it came at a cost. SDSU rushed for 415 yards with those two guys being doubled teamed. Can NDSU replicate this? I doubt it because USD will more than likely stack the box to stop the run. The Bison passing game needs to efficient to win this game. It has been sporadic at best the last 3 weeks.

USD's Streveler (QB) is a dual threat and will be a test for the Bison defense. Bouma (RB) was "slippery" last year.

Bison have some players coming back from injury, which will help.

USD's defense is ranked 115/122 in total defense (480/game), 106/122 in scoring defense (35/game) and 114/122 in rushing defense (239/game). The Bison offense should be able to move the ball on this team.

Looking forward to going to the last game in the regular season.

GO
BISON

[Professor Chaos]

I'd like to see the Bison passing game show some potency going into the playoffs but I don't think they'll need it to in order to win this game. Even with a loaded box this NDSU offensive front has been dump trucking opposing defenses lately and this is probably the worst defense the Bison will have seen all year.

I am a little concerned about containing Streveler. He seems to be a poor man's Gage Gubrud so I hope the Bison defensive front does a better job containing him than they did with Gubrud and Christion. They're also missing pocket obliterator Nate Tanguay so the rest of the D-line will need to pick it up even more.

[dewey]

Big game for NDSU to hopefully lock up a top 2 seed and a share of the MVFC conference title and hopefully outright after UNI beats SDSU.

http://www.inforum.com/sports/4159161-bison-head-usd-chance-least-clinch-share-valley-title

Here is a video from the Monday press conference with NDSU HC Chris Klieman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=EgTW-EEeu7c


Here is some news from the article on the injury front;
-Running back/kick returner Bruce Anderson has been cleared to practice
-Fullback Brock Robbins returned last week in limited role.
-Kick/Punt returner Eric Perkins returned last week in a limited role.
-Running back King Frazier suffered no set back and will start this week.

Dewey

[dewey]

http://www.gobison.com/news/2016/11/14/bison-look-to-claim-share-of-valley-football-title-saturday-at-south-dakota.aspx

THIS WEEK: North Dakota State (9-1, 6-1 MVFC) can clinch at least a share of its sixth straight Missouri Valley Football Conference championship this week with a victory over South Dakota (4-6, 3-4 MVFC) in the regular-season finale at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the DakotaDome (10,000) in Vermillion, S.D.

TELEVISION: Live coverage will be on KVLY and the NBC North Dakota network with Brian Shawn play-by-play, Lee Timmerman analyst, and Beth Hoole sidelines, and on Midco Sports Network with Jay Elsen play-by-play, Andre Fields analyst and Carla Metts sidelines. ESPN3 will carry the MidcoSN telecast on WatchESPN.com (http://www.watchespn.com/) and the ESPN app.

RADIO: Coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. on KPFX-FM 107.9 The Fox and the Peterson Farms Seed Bison Radio Network (http://www.gobison.com/sports/2013/4/19/radio.aspx?id=2) with Jeff Culhane play-by-play, NDSU and Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Phil Hansen analyst, and NDSU's Jeremy Jorgenson (http://www.gobison.com/staff.aspx?staff=80) sidelines. A free live audio stream of the Bison Radio Network broadcast is available on GoBison.com/allaccess (http://www.gobison.com/watch?Live=743). Extended coverage on 107.9 The Fox and Bison 1660 includes "Bison Game Day" from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and "Bison Hotline" for 2 hours following the network broadcast with hosts Keith Brake, Chris Hanson and former NDSU safety Christian Dudzik.

THE SERIES: This is the 81st meeting between North Dakota State and South Dakota dating back to 1903. NDSU leads the series 52-26-2 after last year's 24-21 home loss to USD. The Bison are 21-16-1 in Vermillion including a 47-7 victory in their only Division I trip to the DakotaDome two years ago.

BISON TITLE HISTORY: North Dakota State is tied with South Dakota State for first place and can win the league outright with an NDSU win at South Dakota and an SDSU loss at Northern Iowa. NDSU won outright MVFC titles in 2012 and 2013. The Bison shared the 2011 title with UNI and the 2014 and 2015 crowns with Illinois State. North Dakota State has won 32 football conference championships including 26 in the North Central Conference (last in 1994) and one in the Great West Football Conference (2006).

TITLE SCENARIOS: Three teams are still in contention for the Valley Football title entering the final week of the regular season. Third-place Youngstown State needs a win at Missouri State and losses by North Dakota State at South Dakota and South Dakota State at Northern Iowa to claim a share of its first crown since 2006. NDSU can only claim the league's automatic qualifying spot for the FCS playoffs with a victory at USD coupled with an SDSU loss at UNI.

SELECTION SHOW SUNDAY: ESPNU will televise the NCAA Division I Football Championship Selection Show from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Sunday. NDSU will be making its seventh straight FCS playoff appearance and 30th postseason trip overall. The Bison are 57-14 in the postseason and 52-13 in the NCAA playoff format since 1973 including 20 straight FCS playoff wins.

LAST WEEK: Darrius Shepherd (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6759)'s 84-yard punt return touchdown and two first quarter Easton Stick (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6762) scoring runs sparked North Dakota State to a 41-17 win over Indiana State last week. Cam Pedersen (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6749) kicked 29- and 45-yard field goals, and King Frazier (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6718) and Lance Dunn (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6712) each rushed for touchdowns. Linebacker Pierre Gee-Tucker (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6721) had a career-high 12 tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss and a pass breakup to lead a Bison defense that held Indiana State to 162 total yards through three quarters. Defensive tackles Blake Williams (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6772) and Grant Morgan (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6745) had eight and five tackles, respectively, in NDSU's first game without starter Nate Tanguay (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6764). Greg Menard (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6742) and MJ Stumpf (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6763) each made seven tackles and the Bison totaled nine tackles for loss with three sacks.

DEFENSE CLAMPING DOWN: NDSU ranks sixth in the FCS in red zone defense and scoring defense. The Bison have held opponents to 24 scores in 35 trips (69%) inside the 20 with only 15 touchdowns. Opponents are averaging only 16.7 points per game overall and 12.1 points in conference play.

RUSHING DEFENSE: NDSU has the No. 11 rushing defense in FCS with opponents averaging 99.6 yards per game on the ground with only seven rushing touchdowns. The Bison held six of their last eight opponents all to season lows rushing—Iowa (34), Illinois State (37), Missouri State (30), Western Illinois (86), Northern Iowa (68) and Youngstown State (92).

BISON SHUT DOWN PUNT RETURN GAME: North Dakota State leads the FCS in punt return defense with only three opponent punt returns going for a net 0.0 yards. The FCS record is 0.96 yards allowed per punt return by the 1988 Yale team that held opponents to 23 yards on 24 returns. NDSU junior punter Jackson Koonce (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7133) is averaging 36.9 yards on 48 punts with a long of 54 at Western Illinois, 28 fair catches and 10 punts inside the 20.

DEMPSEY LEADS MVFC IN PICKS: Junior free safety Tre Dempsey (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6711) leads the Missouri Valley Football Conference with five interceptions and is tied for second with 11 passes defended behind Davontae Harris of Illinois State (13). NDSU has picked off a pass in 9 of 10 games and ranks eighth in the FCS with 16 interceptions.

ILLIES TD RECEPTIONS LEADER: Junior tight end Jeff Illies (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6728) leads NDSU in touchdown receptions after catching his fourth TD in the win over Youngstown State. Seven of NDSU's 12 passing touchdowns belong to tight ends and running backs. Darrius Shepherd (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6759) was the last NDSU wide receiver to catch touchdown, a 25-yard play in the second quarter at Missouri State.

RUSHING GAME STILL STRONG: North Dakota State's rushing game continues to churn out yards despite recent injuries to King Frazier (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6718) and Bruce Anderson (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6693). The Bison have rushed for 700 yards the past three games against against Northern Iowa (217), Youngstown State (240) and Indiana State (243) with Lance Dunn (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6712) getting his third career 100-yard game at UNI (118) and Chase Morlock (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6746) his first against YSU (101). NDSU ranks fourth in the FCS in tackles for loss allowed (3.40/game) and is 14th in rushing offense with 227.0 ypg.

RANKED OPPONENTS: The Bison have faced seven Top 25 opponents for North Dakota State this year, the most the Bison have faced in a Division I regular season. NDSU faced six ranked opponents in 2014 and 10 including the playoffs. NDSU opened this year with four straight wins over Top 25 competition, including the 11th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes in FBS. It was the first time since 2008 that NDSU has played four straight Top 25 teams in the regular season.

TOUGHEST SCHEDULES: Four of the nine toughest schedules in the FCS reside in the Missouri Valley Football Conference with North Dakota State ranked second, South Dakota third, Northern Iowa sixth and South Dakota State seventh based on opponent win-loss records. Of the top 10 toughest schedules, NDSU is the only team that is ranked in the Top 10 of the STATS FCS Top 25, FCS Coaches Poll, and NCAA Division I Football Committee rankings.

Team
Conf.
Opp. W%


1. Cal Poly (6-4)
Big Sky
.658


2. North Dakota State (9-1)
MVFC
.633


3. South Dakota (4-6)
MVFC
.631


T4. Samford (7-3)
Southern
.614


T4. Northern Arizona (5-5)
Big Sky
.614


6. Northern Iowa (5-5)
MVFC
.610


T7. South Dakota State (7-3)
MVFC
.600


T7. Presbyterian (2-8)
Big South
.600


T7. Charleston Southern (6-3)
Big South
.600


10. Maine (6-4)
Colonial
.597




NCAA COMMITTEE RANKINGS: The NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee for the first time is revealing its top 10 playoff teams ahead of the Nov. 20 bracket announcement. The Bison were ranked fourth in the Nov. 3 ranking and third in the Nov. 10 ranking behind Jacksonville State and Eastern Washington. The final ranking comes out Nov. 15 on ESPNU at 9 p.m. CST. The top eight teams in the Nov. 20 playoff bracket get first-round byes Nov. 26.

Dewey

[RabidRabbit]

Note that NDSU, with a loss, and a SDSU win, wouldn't even be a co-champion. Wonder if that would be enough to get Rabbits a seed? What chaos would ensue if NDSU/UND/SDSU were all seeded?xdrunkyx

[AmsterBison]

I think my favorite stat so far this year is that NDSU has held six teams to their lowest rushing yards of the season: Iowa (34), Illinois State (37), Missouri State (30), Western Illinois (86), Northern Iowa (68) and Youngstown State (92). Quite an improvement since Charleston Southern.

[Professor Chaos]

Note that NDSU, with a loss, and a SDSU win, wouldn't even be a co-champion. Wonder if that would be enough to get Rabbits a seed? What chaos would ensue if NDSU/UND/SDSU were all seeded?xdrunkyx
I think NDSU losing would actually hurt SDSU. I think the Bison are seeded regardless if they win or lose (unless the unthinkable happens and USD blows them out). But NDSU losing would de-value SDSU's best win which is what I think differentiates them from those other 3 teams fighting for the last two seeds. Richmond, UND, and the loser of UCA/SHSU can't touch that win in terms of quality... unless NDSU would lose.

[mango433]

I think NDSU losing would actually hurt SDSU. I think the Bison are seeded regardless if they win or lose (unless the unthinkable happens and USD blows them out). But NDSU losing would de-value SDSU's best win which is what I think differentiates them from those other 3 teams fighting for the last two seeds. Richmond, UND, and the loser of UCA/SHSU can't touch that win in terms of quality... unless NDSU would lose.

I'm in this boat as well. I would prefer an NDSU win over USD as it strengthens SDSU's win over the Bison and help gets them a seed. None of this matters though if the Jacks don't beat UNI.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Bison win 35-13 and secure the #1 seed in the playoffs.

Hopefully the roads are better in SD tomorrow morning.

[clenz]

I think my favorite stat so far this year is that NDSU has held six teams to their lowest rushing yards of the season: Iowa (34), Illinois State (37), Missouri State (30), Western Illinois (86), Northern Iowa (68) and Youngstown State (92). Quite an improvement since Charleston Southern.
It was also UNI's second highest passing yardage game of the season.

[Schism55]

Unquestionably an NDSU loss hurts SDSU. But both teams have business to take care of.
NDSU is certainly rounding into form and will not be looking past USD, or forget about last year.
Bison come out ready to slug and do just that, NDSU 31-13

[POD Knows]

Tighter game, 28 to 24 Bison, USD throws the ball 70 times.

[ST_Lawson]

Tighter game, 28 to 24 Bison, USD throws the ball 70 times.

USD throws the ball?

[POD Knows]

USD throws the ball?

Yea, if they don't they have a less than zero chance of making a game out of it

[ST_Lawson]

Yea, if they don't they have a less than zero chance of making a game out of it

Twas a joke. They run the ball...a lot (which might not work so well against the conference's best run defense).

Really though, I don't think USD is going to do very well. The worst run defense in the MVFC against basically the best run offense (practically tied with YSU for yards per game on the ground).

NDSU is going to have the ball like 2/3 of the game, over/under for number of Bison players with 100+ yards rushing...maybe 2.5, plus there's the whole "revenge" thing for that loss last year.

[BisonBacker]

Twas a joke. They run the ball...a lot (which might not work so well against the conference's best run defense).

Really though, I don't think USD is going to do very well. The worst run defense in the MVFC against basically the best run offense (practically tied with YSU for yards per game on the ground).

NDSU is going to have the ball like 2/3 of the game, over/under for number of Bison players with 100+ yards rushing...maybe 2.5, plus there's the whole "revenge" thing for that loss last year.

That is huge. These players remember that. Those jokers down there are in for a **** kicking.

[POD Knows]

Twas a joke. They run the ball...a lot (which might not work so well against the conference's best run defense).

Really though, I don't think USD is going to do very well. The worst run defense in the MVFC against basically the best run offense (practically tied with YSU for yards per game on the ground).

NDSU is going to have the ball like 2/3 of the game, over/under for number of Bison players with 100+ yards rushing...maybe 2.5, plus there's the whole "revenge" thing for that loss last year.

Yea, I was kind of joking too, they will be lucky to get 50 plays total but they better be all passes, their QB likes to run the ball and we sometimes have a problem with that but I half assed expect them to try and sling it around a little bit.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

That is huge. These players remember that. Those jokers down there are in for a **** kicking.


With home field throughout the playoffs at stake.....I agree with you!!

[CappinHard]

Big game for NDUS...

North Dakota University of Suck? xdrunkyx

[dewey]

North Dakota University of Suck? xdrunkyx

Doh! I shall say 5 Hail Craig Bohl's and hopefully be forgiven:D

Dewey

[BisonFan02]

Take away their QB....and their pride. Bury these ****ers early. Cigars for all. xthumbsupx

[BisonTru]

Vengeance

[TheKingpin28]

Get angry!

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Damn, I always forget how ugly the Dakota Dump is. #notastadium

[BisonTru]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuce is back

[dewey]

Vengeance

HELL YEAH!


"punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong."

Lock up the #1 seed and at least a share of the MVFC crown.

Dewey

[dewey]

Harvest helmets on the road?

Guaranteed win.

Dewey

[TheKingpin28]

Nice 3 and out. So far that defense is not biting and looks solid. Let's see that playoff defense today.

[dewey]

3 and out for USeD.

Good opening series by NDSU.

Dewey

[TheKingpin28]

Looked like a fumble imo. I think they got lucky.

[FargoBison]

Looked like a fumble imo. I think they got lucky.

Gotta agree...that was a break for the Bison.

[dewey]

1st down Bison! NDSU ball at about the NDSU 43.

Dewey

[dewey]

1st down Bison. Ball at the USD 41.

Dewey

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1st down pass on the boot leg to Connor Wentz. Ball at the USD 26.

Dewey

[TheKingpin28]

Is USeD this bad? Their zone defense is horrible. I get they are banged up, but to play zone against a power run is asking for a defense to be out there for over half the game.

[TheKingpin28]

And that is 6

[dewey]

Piss poor block by Urzendowski on a bubble screen. 3rd and 10.

1st down Bison on tight end screen.

NDSU BALL on 15.

Dewey

[dewey]

1st and goal NDSU at the 2.

Dewey

[dewey]

TOUCHDOWN King Frazier.

7-0 729 to go 1st quarter.

Dewey

[mmiller_34]

Looks like lots of red chairs open on the home side

[BisonTru]

Get angry!

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Damn, I always forget how ugly the Dakota Dump is. #notastadium

#barelyastructure

[POD Knows]

We dodged a bullet, another fumble by Frazier that wasn't reviewed but 7-0 nonetheless. Stick looking real good so far.

[TheKingpin28]

TOUCHDOWN King Frazier.

7-0 729 to go 1st quarter.

Dewey

Are you using ESPN3? I only ask since that happened about 5 minutes ago.

[TheKingpin28]

#barelyastructure

Not having enough Casey's has to be one of the main problems.

[dewey]

Are you using ESPN3? I only ask since that happened about 5 minutes ago.

LOL! I think there is quite the delay....either that or I am slowxlolx

Dewey

[TheKingpin28]

LOL! I think there is quite the delay....either that or I am slowxlolx

Dewey

No worries. I saw when you posted and I was like, well they already had a touchback. Maybe I need to call Vegas and make some bets since I am seeing this game in the future.

[TheKingpin28]

Well that sucked. Zero help on defense. TD Yotes

[BisonFan02]

Ha. That was ****ing ugly.

[POD Knows]

If they spread the field and throw the ball all day, this will be a tough game. We are just not strong defensively against the pass.

[BisonTru]

I'm not a polasek hater but this is a team to power it dn their throats. Ring it up Tim

[POD Knows]

Is NDSU going to get a penalty on every punt return, this stupid BS has to stop

[TheKingpin28]

And a PF for the Bison. Oh geez. Get your head and the game and do not take dumb penalties.

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Is NDSU going to get a penalty on every punt return, this stupid BS has to stop

Are you in the front row? I think I saw you.

[POD Knows]

And a PF for the Bison. Oh geez. Get your head and the game and do not take dumb penalties.

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Are you in the front row? I think I saw you.

Didn't go to the game, I was gone most of the week and decided not to go.

[TheKingpin28]

Didn't go to the game, I was gone most of the week and decided not to go.

Ah ok. You must have a doppleganger then. Looked like you were sitting on the 20 yard line or so.

[TheKingpin28]

What a play! TD for the Bison. Nice fade route with a solid play action fake.

[POD Knows]

Nice touch pass by Stick.

O Line needs to step up, we are getting nothing between the tackles.

[POD Knows]

Our secondary suck balls, I am sorry, but they do. 50/50 balls against us are about 80/20 balls in favor of the offense.

[Bison56]

Need to get pressure, can't just let him sit back and throw.

[TheKingpin28]

So neither team wants to play defense. Got it. Outside of EWU, the Bison hve not given up more than 21 points.

[POD Knows]

I think the lose of Tanguay and DeLuca is huge, bigger than I think we realize.

[F'N Hawks]

That is huge. These players remember that. Those jokers down there are in for a **** kicking.

Or not.

[ST_Lawson]

NDSU....what are you doing?....seriously...come on.

[TheKingpin28]

Another TD for the Bison. Imagine if this offense showed up on a weekly basis. This is what they need to do EVERY GAME, not just in the 1st and sometimes 2nd Quarter

[POD Knows]

Scored too early.

Stick looked great on that drive, D needs to step up.

[TheKingpin28]

Scored to early.

Stick looked great on that drive, D needs to step up.

I want to believe they can hold them with only 1 minute left.

[POD Knows]

I want to believe they can hold them with only 1 minute left.

Did you watch the Steelers/Dallas game last week, our D is a lot like Pittsburgh's

[BisonFan02]

This keeps going south fast.

[TheKingpin28]

Now PGT goes down. Looks like a right knee issue. Can the Bison catch any breaks on defense?

[TheKingpin28]

Did you watch the Steelers/Dallas game last week, our D is a lot like Pittsburgh's

Oh I completely agree and I have been ridiculed for not drinking the bisonville kool-aid on this board. But I hate being right, especially when it comes to things like this, but I want to believe in this team, but I still am not there.

[POD Knows]

PGT out, looks bad. This is a pretty decimated defense at this point.

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Looks like USD is going to throw a 80/20 ball

[BisonFan02]

Haha.....this ****ing team right now. I really dunno.

The common theme to the last nattys included staying mostly healthy, but the D is WAY too thin right now.

[TheKingpin28]

At least they held them to 14, but now Ambrosius is injured. Holding his arm.

[POD Knows]

Offense looked good in the first half, we are in a world of hurt on the D side of the ball. We have had some key injuries going into the playoffs before but this seems worse than any of the other runs we had.

[dewey]

Who is in for Tucker?

Dewey

[Bisonator]

Imagine that our coaching staff getting out coached again. xrolleyesx

[TheKingpin28]

Who is in for Tucker?

Dewey

I think they are sticking with the Nickel now and playing Dom Davis more and going to 5 DBs and 2LBs with having 1 DB spying Streveler to keep him in check. This does not bode well for the Bison at all. Davis is not an every down player, but it sounds like he will see more snaps.

[TheKingpin28]

I think Jordheim will step into that spot if they go back to a 4-3

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Good Bison crowd here!!!!!

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Entz needs to bring pressure once in awhile.....geez!

[TheKingpin28]

Nice KR but lets see a defense show up! Any update on PGT BFNWMN? Is he on the sidelines on crutches? Good to go?

[TheKingpin28]

Offense scored too quick IMO, but that offense is really starting to find a groove this game. They might need to be a track meet team from here on out at this point.

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Well it sounds like PGT is out for the game but is walking on his knee with a brace on it. Good news is that he is doing good and has pads on still but wont return.

[Bison56]

Entz needs to bring pressure once in awhile.....geez!
I agree, any QB looks good when they have all day, nothing helps a secondary more than a good pass rush.

[BisonFan02]

Just get the win and lick your wounds into the "bye" week.

[POD Knows]

Three special team penalties

[TheKingpin28]

Nice 3 and out for the Bison. If anyone is near Polasek, please remind to continue to RUN THE DAMN BALL. :p

But seriously though, do not give the committee any reason to drop NDSU from the #1 spot and keep the foot on the gas for the entire game and blow out the USeD Yotes.

[TheKingpin28]

Just keep the ball out of Sticks hands and let the offense run it to protect him, the ball, and the clock. Make them stack the box and still run the ball up the A gaps with the occasional jet sweeps and G gap scheme.

[POD Knows]

Running the ball down their god damn throats and then through a pick ****

[BisonFan02]

That was ****ing idiodic.

[TheKingpin28]

See, that is why you run the damn ball

[IBleedYellow]

It's SECOND AND ONE. RUN THE ****ING BALL

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[Bison56]

Why run it when you can let USD back in the game with some momentum?

[TheKingpin28]

Well good stop, but BFNWMN can you go up into the box and yell at Polasek for BisoNation and tell him to run the ball? Would be much appreciated.

[BisonFan02]

RUN..........THE..........****ING..........FOOTBAL L. Keep the D off the field for awhile.

[POD Knows]

****ing 2nd and 1 and throw a pick, oh well, the D came through. It only cost us about 50 yards of field position.

[IBleedYellow]

We should never pass the football again this game.

Period.

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[dewey]

God I love Lance Dunn.

Dewey

[TheKingpin28]

See what happens when you run the ball against a zone scheme team? Good things happen. Do not throw another pass this game.

[POD Knows]

We just can't put teams away. We let them hang around.

[TheKingpin28]

And now Planck goes down. FFS! Damnit!

[Bison56]

Nice chop block to injure Plank.

[BisonFan02]

Wow.....how many LBs left?

[NDSUtk]

Holy hell, we aren't going to have 3 linebackers left to play

[IBleedYellow]

NDSU is a trauma unit on defense.

Gg. No way we can make a run with our defense.

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[POD Knows]

Plank out, brutal

[TheKingpin28]

Good to see him walk off on his own power, but seriously...

[IBleedYellow]

Plank out, brutal
He wasn't planted....

May be okay.

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[Bison56]

He wasn't planted....

May be okay.

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watched the replay looked like he was in the air.

[POD Knows]

He wasn't planted....

May be okay.

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I didn't see the replay, I was too busy smashing something. xpissedx

[IBleedYellow]

I didn't see the replay, I was too busy smashing something. xpissedx
He legit got kicked while in the air.

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[TheKingpin28]

So blood was on his knee from the cleat mark, but it sounds like Planck should return to the game, but could be on a limited basis.

[BisonFan02]

Cut the ****ing bull****. Run the ball and get the **** out of SD.

[dewey]

Dam it fellow Bison fans I need updates.

Dewey

[BisonFan02]

Dam it fellow Bison fans I need updates.

Dewey

28-14 Bison with some amount of time left in the 4th quarter. xlolx

[BisonTru]

Plank back out there

[POD Knows]

I would really like to know what our pass completion % is on first down throws and what our average yard per play is when we throw the ball on first down. I have bitched about this for a long time, it seems like it is always 2 and 10 when we throw on 1st down.

[BisonFan02]

13 min left in 4th.....28-14 Bison.

[TheKingpin28]

Dam it fellow Bison fans I need updates.

Dewey

Polasek keeps pulling Polasek moves by not getting out of his own way and by not running the ball up the middle or jet sweeps so the Bison fans are losing their ****. Oh and any important player on defense that could get injured, is getting injured.

Other than that 28-14 NDSU with 13 min left in the game.

[POD Knows]

Dam it fellow Bison fans I need updates.

Dewey

You are posting on a message board but you can't look up a score, you are a man of mystery.

[TheKingpin28]

You are posting on a message board but you can't look up a score, you are a man of mystery.

This kind of man?

https://i.jeded.com/i/austin-powers-international-man-of-mystery.13891.jpg

[POD Knows]

Are you ****ing kidding me,

[BisonFan02]

Can this game just ****ing end?

[IBleedYellow]

I mean. Damnit.

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[TheKingpin28]

xbangx

[TheKingpin28]

They ruled him down.

And now Wimbush is holding his hand. Come on

[BisonFan02]

This is a nightmare that won't end.

[TheKingpin28]

xsmhx

Wow, just wow.

TD yotes

[POD Knows]

Absolutely ****ing useless

[WeAreThePride]

Just let this end. We are gonna need that bye week.

[Bison56]

This game should have never been in doubt.

[TheKingpin28]

Just let this end. We are gonna need that bye week.

NDSU needs more than that. #shouldhaveatecaseysbreakfastpizza

[BisonFan02]

Just let this end. We are gonna need that bye week.

And the Bison don't really deserve it either. xlolx

[Bison56]

Running for 10 yards a carry then they out coach themselves.

[UNDBIZ]

Fire Klieman?

Simple question. ;)

[WeAreThePride]

Running for 10 yards a carry then they out coach themselves.

Morlock's fumble wasn't coaching.

[BisonFan02]

Fire Klieman?

Simple question. ;)

Naw. He's not on the field.

[POD Knows]

Same deal, won't be able to get first downs to close it out, just watch.

[BisonFan02]

3 and out........go ****ing figure. Well.....here we go. xlolx

[TheKingpin28]

and of course, NDSU cant get yards when they need them badly.

[POD Knows]

God, I hate being right all the time

[WeAreThePride]

Finally a good punt.

[Bison56]

Morlock's fumble wasn't coaching.
Huh? Who said it was?

[TheKingpin28]

And wimbush gets injured, again.

[WeAreThePride]

Huh? Who said it was?

Didn't you? I must have quoted the wrong post

[TheKingpin28]

Another penalty on the Bison. We are not deserving of a 1 or 2 seed. I do not even think we are worthy of a top 4 seed TBH.

[Christiank22]

Another penalty on the Bison. We are not deserving of a 1 or 2 seed. I do not even think we are worthy of a top 4 seed TBH.
Step away from the ledge

[UNDBIZ]

Why would the Yotes go for that? Dumb

[BisonFan02]

Step away from the ledge

He's not necessarily wrong....

[WeAreThePride]

Those receivers on the right side are starting early every snap.

[TheKingpin28]

Step away from the ledge

thats why I am only drinking southern style sweet tea and not my usual Jack or Jack and Coke.



NDSU got lucky on that turnover on downs. Just run the damn ball and run the clock out.

[POD Knows]

Be another 3 and out, just watch

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Huge first down, glad to be wrong

[TheKingpin28]

Be another 3 and out, just watch

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Huge first down, glad to be wrong

Please say #bookit

It helps, at least I think it does.

[Bison56]

Didn't you? I must have quoted the wrong post
Maybe you misunderstood, I was talking about when they were rolling over USD and then decided to try some passes.

[POD Knows]

Need one more first down,

[POD Knows]

God, terrible throw by Stick, great catch by RJ I think

[BisonTru]

Was it a catch?

[Bison56]

No catch

lol I stand corrected

[TheKingpin28]

Catch.

Ball hit the ground but the ball did not move so not enough to overturn it.

[ST_Lawson]

Why the hell are you guys throwing the ball. They somehow figure out how to stop your run game?

[IBleedYellow]

He's not necessarily wrong....
Really?

Because they seem to keep beating people.

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[Bison56]

Why the hell are you guys throwing the ball. They somehow figure out how to stop your run game?
Just trying to keep it interesting

[POD Knows]

It is over unless something really stupid happens.

[TheKingpin28]

And that should be game. Well NDSU just probably secured a #1 or #2 seed

[CappinHard]

Catch.

Ball hit the ground but the ball did not move so not enough to overturn it.

Bull, that ball moved clearly in the replay. Why do we even have reviews? The system has consistently been failing to overturn incorrect calls. Big calls too.

[ST_Lawson]

Just trying to keep it interesting

Tired of just winning all the games? Decided you want to make them exciting now?
You don't want an exciting win now...you want an obliteration. Although I think I'm preaching to the choir here.

[centennial]

NDSU wins. Shameful 2nd half.

[BisonFan02]

Really?

Because they seem to keep beating people.

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Is it that much of a ****ing stretch to say there are 4 teams out in the country that are currently better? Go back in your corner. xlolx

[TheKingpin28]

52 rushes for 369 rushing yards! 7.1 yards per attempt. That is a domination

[Bison56]

52 rushes for 369 rushing yards! 7.1 yards per attempt. That is a domination
Too bad they always go away from it when they don't need to.

[Bisonator]

I've come to the conclusion after 11 games this team can't do anything easy but they seem to be able to win games. Not sure I can make it thru a PO game this year.

[FargoBison]

We made that game way more difficult than it needed to be. Mistake after mistake for the offense in the second half.

[Drblankstare]

10-1. How the hell did they do this? Amazing really

[TheKingpin28]

Too bad they always go away from it when they don't need to.

Welcome to the School of Offense Philosophy taught by Coach Polasek.

[FargoBison]

Welcome to the School of Offense Philosophy taught by Coach Polasek.

Didn't realize he threw that poor pass for an INT and fumbled on a long run.

[Prime Power]

Didn't realize he threw that poor pass for an INT and fumbled on a long run.

True, but he did call a deep pass play after getting 20 yards on the previous two runs. If you know Stick is struggling with deep passes why call it?

[FargoBison]

True, but he did call a deep pass play after getting 20 yards on the previous two runs. If you know Stick is struggling with deep passes why call it?

To be fair, Stick was playing well when that play was called. I like the call, go for the kill. It was just a bad pass.

[centennial]

To be fair, Stick was playing well when that play was called. I like the call, go for the kill. It was just a bad pass.

There was a lack of execution from the team. Coach P did better than usual. His play design is good, knack for calling plays is average. Gets too conservative sometimes. Still say we need more base WCO. We have almost gone away from it.

[Schism55]

Tough to win on the road in the toughest fcs conference in the land. I'll take it.
Hopefully none of the injuries and too bad.
Bison earn a well deserved week off.
Hopefully the MVFC doesn't get rear ended by the committee again tomorrow.

[TheKingpin28]

To be fair, Stick was playing well when that play was called. I like the call, go for the kill. It was just a bad pass.

But when NDSU is averaging 7.1 yards per rush, why stop something effective. Example A, semifinal for SHSU and NDSU. All they did was run the ball and we saw how that worked. Why put stick in a position to make a mistake when he had confidence running the ball and making effective short passes to convert for 1st down?

That is my take on it. When a coach calls a play, he is at fault if it does not go according to plan. Now do not get me wrong, horrible throw by Stick and he deserves most of the blame, but the coach did not call the play that would put him to succeed the best.

[AmsterBison]

Three times this year, I've seen NDSU have a 2-TD lead in the 3rd with the ball and a chance to put it away... and then turned it over. Saw it twice today as well against UNI and SDSU game.

NDSU has put teams away in the second half during the championship run... this year, they aren't doing it.

[Drblankstare]

This is a flawed team to be sure, but they faced down a hell of a schedule and still won 10 games. I'll be curious to see if the committee punishes them for a close final game

[POD Knows]

This is a flawed team to be sure, but they faced down a hell of a schedule and still won 10 games. I'll be curious to see if the committee punishes them for a close final game

Well, then they would have to punish EWU as well.

[X-Factor]

Three times this year, I've seen NDSU have a 2-TD lead in the 3rd with the ball and a chance to put it away... and then turned it over. Saw it twice today as well against UNI and SDSU game.

NDSU has put teams away in the second half during the championship run... this year, they aren't doing it.

Yep. Doubt this team wins a natty without big improvement in 2nd half offense. The excuse of the other team making plays no longer works after it continues all season. Bison O stepped up on the last drive of the game, but it should have never gone to the last drive.

[Drblankstare]

Well, then they would have to punish EWU as well.

Yep totally agree. I've always felt that the committee would much rather punish NDSU for a close win though. We will see

[centennial]

We might have just slipped to #3 with this game..

[mmiller_34]

All the Coyote fans disappeared. We'll see them again around July.

[F'N Hawks]

All the Coyote fans disappeared. We'll see them again around July.

Are they Julyerists?

[centennial]

All the Coyote fans disappeared. We'll see them again around July.
They remind me SHSU fans. Come by when their team does well. Otherwise they are MIA.

[X-Factor]

They remind me SHSU fans. Come by when their team does well. Otherwise they are MIA.

That goes without saying for any fanbase

[ST_Lawson]

That goes without saying for any fanbase

Hey now, I'm here whether we're bad or even mediocre.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

This is a flawed team to be sure, but they faced down a hell of a schedule and still won 10 games. I'll be curious to see if the committee punishes them for a close final game


I doubt it.

Stick's INT and Morlock's fumble were huge. If the Bison could have scored on those drives, that game would have been a rout. As others have said, this team hasn't put teams away and lets them hang around.

#1 or #2 will not matter, another team is going to have to go thru Fargo or Cheney to win the NC this year................I like the Bison's chances!!

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I wonder if USD will learn something from their cluster**** that they do with the Bison game in their house.

Here is a hint for them: DON"T excluded ticket sales until the last possible moment. That could have been a sellout. Empty seats everywhere. If they would have had them on sale at the same time as all their other tickets, it would have been a sellout.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Another observation from being at the game:

The Bison were steamrolling the USD DL and gashing them then the play calling gets cute and USD gets right back into the game with turnovers. I guess it might be nitpicking since the Bison are 10-1 but it seems to happen almost every game this year. The Bison have a chance to put teams away and they make mistakes with turnovers or the play calling goes away from what is working.

The week off is much needed for this team.

[Bisonoline]

Another observation from being at the game:

The Bison were steamrolling the USD DL and gashing them then the play calling gets cute and USD gets right back into the game with turnovers. I guess it might be nitpicking since the Bison are 10-1 but it seems to happen almost every game this year. The Bison have a chance to put teams away and they make mistakes with turnovers or the play calling goes away from what is working.

The week off is much needed for this team.

You have seen the same thing I have.