North Alabama @ NDSU - 9/15/18 Game Thread

[Bison56]

Big play then a TO, ridiculous.

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Ok I'm better now

[cx500d]

TD NDSU. 14-0

[dewey]

Touchdown Bison! Stick to Shepherd.

14-0 920 to go 2nd quarter. Nice play by Shepherd to absorb the hits and get into the endzone.

Dewey

[Bison56]

Jet sweep hasn't been a good play since Smith was on the team.

[dewey]

Jet sweep hasn't been a good play since Smith was on the team.

Perfectly read by the UNA defender.

Dewey

[Lorne_Malvo]

Stick cannot throw today. He is making some bad decisions and locking on again.

[dewey]

Freaking false start. Disappointing 1st half for NDSU so far.

Dewey

[jmu007]

What did NDSU do for the past week? I even put $ on you guys covering this one... sheesh.

[POD Knows]

If we throw one more incomplete pass on first down I am going to storm the field

[dewey]

UNA starts inside their own 10 after a personal foul.

NDSU D is playing really well and the offense is not (also good work by UNA too).

Dewey

[UNAPride]

UNA making so many simple mistakes. But, I'm proud of the Lions so far! Playing hard.

[Lorne_Malvo]

What did NDSU do for the past week? I even put $ on you guys covering this one... sheesh.

Boats and Hos.

[jmu007]

what a hit. yikes.

[geaux_sioux]

What a hit on punt coverage and how do they not recover that?

[UNAPride]

Soooooo needed that turnover!

[Bison56]

UNA came to play, NDSU O seems to be asleep. Credit to UNA D they are playing hard.

[dewey]

LUCKY bounce for NDSU. Kudos to UNA for bringing a nice shot forcing the fumble.

Dewey

[dewey]

Another mother F'ing false start? This is ridiculous.

The offense is playing sloppy.

Dewey

[Lorne_Malvo]

Week 2 bye didnt help NDSU thats for sure.

[IBleedYellow]

How many strippers and blow did the offense get the past two weeks?!?

They look like their heads are still there.

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[dewey]

2 timeouts by NDSU because the play clock was running out.

UNA's #9 is playing well.

Dewey

[UNAPride]

I just don't understand. Wow. Another busted coverage.

[Prime Power]

NDSU is dropping in my poll. Not the best team in the country right now.

[UNAPride]

Going for moral victories at this point. UNA's D held well there on the goal. Roar Lions!

[Lorne_Malvo]

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NDSU is dropping in my poll. Not the best team in the country right now.

So who do you think is?

[POD Knows]

Field goal. Are you ****ing kidding me.

[cx500d]

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So who do you think is?


ooh, is the Moorhead DQ still open?

[PantherRob82]

This is the first challenge NDSU has faced this year. I'm sure it will go lopsided.

[dewey]

If it wasnt for 2 blown coverages this would be a much closer game.

Dewey

[Prime Power]

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So who do you think is?

JMU

[dewey]

Field goal. Are you ****ing kidding me.

I personally like the field goal. It makes it a 3 score game.

Dewey

[UNAPride]

Many mistakes but proud of the Lions.

NDSU's coach is such a class act. He's given UNA so many kudos during the lead up to this game and just gave them credit again heading off the field.

UNA has held the Bison to 43 yards rushing this first half.

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If it wasnt for 2 blown coverages this would be a much closer game.

Dewey

Absolutely. Very proud of the D.

[POD Knows]

I personally like the field goal. It makes it a 3 score game.

DeweyHate it. Despise it.

[The Kicker]

If it wasnt for 2 blown coverages this would be a much closer game.

Dewey

Don't forget the punt fumble at the 3 to give NDSU an easy 7. Not sure how UNA didn't get the ball on that hit on the punt return. Also had a bad offensive PI called on them when they were driving in NDSU territory. I said 35-17 final but it's looking more like 38-7 now.

[jmu007]

NDSU is dropping in my poll. Not the best team in the country right now.

lol, NDSU hasn't played since opening day. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see JMU at #1, but they're still #1 in my book. I still have faith you guys cover this one.

[Southern Bison]

I hope Kleiman is chewing the offense's ass right now. 1st & goal from the 4 and settle for a FG is NOT Bison football.

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[POD Knows]

UNA gave us the first TD. This is a ball game. UNA playing tough. Run D looks
good so far for them. Very tight and sloppy first half on O for the Bison.

[dewey]

Hate it. Despise it.

I get why your pissed. I am too but the chances of NDSU giving up 3 scores is a lit less than 2 scores.

I am pissed they didnt run a play action pass roll out on 2nd or 3rd down to a wide open right end.

Dewey

[JSUSoutherner]

If it wasnt for 2 blown coverages this would be a much closer game.

Dewey

That and the special teams play and the Bison might be sweating right now.

I'm really impressed with UNA right now. Some bad breaks but they are holding their own, especially against the run.

They are gonna be a really good FCS team.

[POD Knows]

I get why your pissed. I am too but the chances of NDSU giving up 3 scores is a lit less than 2 scores.

I am pissed they didnt run a play action pass roll out on 2nd or 3rd down to a wide open right end.

Deweyi am not worried about the Bison winning. They need to execute better. I expect a different
second half. I doubt anybody was happy with that offensive performance

[cx500d]

That and the special teams play and the Bison might be sweating right now.

I'm really impressed with UNA right now. Some bad breaks but they are holding their own, especially against the run.

They are gonna be a really good FCS team.


Probably the best FCS team in Alabama

[Bison56]

Probably the best FCS team in Alabama

2nd that.

[UNAPride]

My favorite part of the NDSU coach's interview.

Reporter: The defense is playing well.

Coach Kleiman: I expect them to.

Love it. xthumbsupx

[JSUSoutherner]

Probably the best FCS team in Alabama

I won't even argue that. Fortunately, it will be decided for us on the field next year since we get them at our place to start the year.

[semobison]

Bison struggled offensively. Defense only allowed 66 yards in the first half. UNA's offense looked overwhelmed at times.

[POD Knows]

****ing sideline pass on 3rd and short. Beam me
the **** up

[Bison56]

Timmerman makes me wish I was deaf.

[UNAPride]

Now the Bison offense gets going. Nice drive.

[Milktruck74]

I won't even argue that. Fortunately, it will be decided for us on the field next year since we get them at our place to start the year.

Damn, that was the week the Mocs were gonna come down and play y'all. Hahahahaha.

[semobison]

O-line starting to play like they got their ass chewed at halftime! 24-0.

[UNAPride]

Wow. UNA uses two QB's lined up to get that 1st down! lol

[UNAPride]

The Lions threw lots of personnel in that drive that we've never seen.

[JSUSoutherner]

Damn, that was the week the Mocs were gonna come down and play y'all. Hahahahaha.

Maybe it's the second game then. I just know we have you guys, UNA, and EWU next year unless you guys pussy out on us again.

[JSUSoutherner]

The Lions threw lots of personnel in that drive that we've never seen.

They pulled a play out of NDSUs book and passed when they should have ran on third down and killed the drive.

[UNAPride]

They pulled a play out of NDSUs book and passed when they should have ran on third down and killed the drive.

Very true. Getting a little too cute if you ask me.

[POD Knows]

Another three and out and another incomplete pass on first down.

[IBleedYellow]

I'm so happy that we have a punter who can actually punt.

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[UNAPride]

Oh well. Some Bison fan on the UNA forums suggested we tune in to Bison radio and check out those announcers.

The second I did, they got the Pick Six.

Turned it right back off. xnodx

[dewey]

Nice pick 6 by Jabril Cox.

31-0 1240 to go 3rd quarter.

Dewey

[UNAPride]

So many self-inflicted obstacles for the Lions today.

[JSUSoutherner]

Oh well. Some Bison fan on the UNA forums suggested we tune in to Bison radio and check out those announcers.

The second I did, they got the Pick Six.

Turned it right back off. xnodx

UNA is looking progressively more sloppy as this game grinds on. I get your down to NDSU, but damn, don't take your L laying down.

[dewey]

True freshman quarterback Trey Lance in the game now. He is projected to be the quarterback of the future for NDSU.

Dewey

[Bison56]

UNA is looking progressively more sloppy as this game grinds on. I get your down to NDSU, but damn, don't take your L laying down.

Maybe they should trash talk more :D

[dewey]

True freshman Kenneth Channelle with his first collegiate recption.

Trey with the 1st down on the read.

Dewey

[JSUSoutherner]

Maybe they should trash talk more :D
It's obviously not hot enough in the Dome.

[Lorne_Malvo]

Lance scoring was more important than most will know.

[dewey]

Seeing the future players in game action is why I watch the entire game.

Touchdown Trey Lance!

Dewey

[dewey]

For the record the line was Bison by 36.5. I am glad I took the over:D

The 2nd half has gone as expected with the Bison wearing UNA down.

Dewey

[Bison56]

It's obviously not hot enough in the Dome.

They turned the air on at halftime and it shows.

[UNAPride]

It was just great to have the chance for UNA to go up and see how it's done in just their 3rd game in FCS.

A great learning experience for the Lions.

UNA has 3.7 seasons to figure it all out and meet the Bison down the road. haha

[kperk014]

I don't believe UNA could have played any worse on offense and play calling. Defense played great. If the offense had done ANYTHING but screw up, we could have kept it respectable. Defense got worn down by superior depth. We need to find a replacement for the big boy. He hasn't blocked anyone yet.

[dewey]

It will be interesting to see how Lance is throwing the ball. He did look impressive on that TD run though.

Dewey

[JSUSoutherner]

They turned the air on at halftime and it shows.
Bison with the great halftime adjustment.

[IBleedYellow]

I don't believe UNA could have played any worse on offense and play calling. Defense played great. If the offense had done ANYTHING but screw up, we could have kept it respectable. Defense got worn down by superior depth. We need to find a replacement for the big boy. He hasn't blocked anyone yet.Your offense got schooled by a superior defense. Not that they didn't also shoot themselves in the foot.

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[JSUSoutherner]

Your offense got schooled by a superior defensive line. Not that they didn't also shoot themselves in the foot.

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FYP. My opinion of the Bison secondary still stands.

[dewey]

Your offense got schooled by a superior defense. Not that they didn't also shoot themselves in the foot.

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A lot of the UNA offensive issues were due to the NDSU defensive pressure. UNA also made some mistakes on offense.

Dewey

[Bison56]

FYP. My opinion of the Bison secondary still stands.

Which is?

[dewey]

FYP. My opinion of the Bison secondary still stands.

What is that opinion?

Dewey

[JSUSoutherner]

Which is?
I'm not overly impressed with their coverages. UNA had guys open a lot but the pressure from the D-line coupled with UNA's QB not being a great passer didn't allow UNA to take advantage of it.

[Professor Chaos]

Which is?


What is that opinion?

Dewey
He's saying the Bison D-line dominated UNA. He's not wrong but this Bison defense is solid through all 3 levels including the secondary.

And with that TD UNA will cover the 36.5 point spread.

[dewey]

Dang there goes my pick of NDSU covering the spread.

Dewey

[cx500d]

I guess my 14 point spread prediction was a little off. Offense needs to hit the weight room

[dewey]

Good game defensively for NDSU and a good 2nd half for the offense.

Good luck to the Lions the rest of the season and the next 3.5 years during their transition.

Dewey

[semobison]

He's saying the Bison D-line dominated UNA. He's not wrong but this Bison defense is solid through all 3 levels including the secondary.


And with that TD UNA will cover the 36.5 point spread.

I dunno, our D has given up 10 points already this year!

[UNAPride]

Glad UNA avoided the shutout. They hadn't been shut out since 2010 in a #1 vs. #2 D2 battle with Valdosta State. VSU won that one 5-0. Yes. Crazy football score.

Great football and atmosphere Bison! Kudos!

[Lorne_Malvo]

FYP. My opinion of the Bison secondary still stands.

Looking at your schedule and shaking my head. You should be ashamed.

[Lorne_Malvo]

Glad UNA avoided the shutout. They hadn't been shut out since 2010 in a #1 vs. #2 D2 battle with Valdosta State. VSU won that one 5-0. Yes. Crazy football score.

Great football and atmosphere Bison! Kudos!

That is Coach K's nature. He is never out to break a programs spirit. But don't kid yourself, if he wanted a shutout it would have been a shutout.

[Southern Bison]

Dang there goes my pick of NDSU covering the spread.

Dewey

I learned in '16...never bet on your team. I put $20 In Las Vegas on NDSU to win the title...Never again! I did alright on 1st weekend playoffs last year in Lake Tahoe.

[Schism55]

Impressed with UNA, they have some real talent on the D line and secondary.
Nice to see lots of Bison youngsters get playing time.
Trey Lance wow!!
Go Bisons!!

[JSUSoutherner]

Looking at your schedule and shaking my head. You should be ashamed.
What does our schedule have to do with my opinion about a completely different team?

[centennial]

Glad UNA avoided the shutout. They hadn't been shut out since 2010 in a #1 vs. #2 D2 battle with Valdosta State. VSU won that one 5-0. Yes. Crazy football score.

Great football and atmosphere Bison! Kudos!

That was a well played game. I haven't seen NDSU run up the score on some team for a long time. But like the other poster said, the game could have been worst. But you are going from playing high end D2 teams to a top 35 D1 team. NDSU didn't even run the score on UND.

[Gil Dobie]

Highlights from my ESPN + view

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[JSUSoutherner]

Highlights from my ESPN + view

https://media1.tenor.com/images/cd77f35d8796025d03b5452d65269e9d/tenor.gif?itemid=8766696
I didn't have any problems with NDSU's feed

[Lion1983]

Highlights from my ESPN + view

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Mine too, ended up listening to the game instead.

[cx500d]

I didn't have any problems with NDSU's feed
Me neither

[BisonBacker]

Impressed with UNA, they have some real talent on the D line and secondary.
Nice to see lots of Bison youngsters get playing time.
Trey Lance wow!!
Go Bisons!!

Coming from an NDSU fan no less xbangx

Who are these Bison(s) you speak of?

[Southern Bison]

Highlights from my ESPN + view

https://media1.tenor.com/images/cd77f35d8796025d03b5452d65269e9d/tenor.gif?itemid=8766696

Other than a couple of power blips here in Charlotte amongst TS Florence, no problems streaming the game.

[Bisonoline]

UNA has a good team with some very fine players. You are going to win a lot of games this year.

[kperk014]

It's been said thousands of times. If you aren't good on the offensive line, it doesn't matter who you have at QB. He won't live long enough. Today's game... case in point. Of course building a good, cohesive line where if a lineman farts, his wingman says Excuse me, takes more time than any other position.

[Redbird 4th & short]

Coming from an NDSU fan no less xbangx

Who are these Bison(s) you speak of?
Glad someone called this pretender out ... so we're clear, is this newfound plural for Bison pronounced Bizonz ?

[Professor Chaos]

UNA has a good team with some very fine players. You are going to win a lot of games this year.
Agreed, I want to throw the NDSU offense under the bus but the truth is UNA's defense is probably the main reason the Bison offense struggled. Very impressed with their team, I think they'll be a very good FCS program moving forward if they progress as they should with the added scholarship players.

[Schism55]

Coming from an NDSU fan no less xbangx

Who are these Bison(s) you speak of?
GF says it, at first to needle me but now it's kind of snuck into my vernacular on occasion. I'll try to reign it on herexsmiley_wix

[Southern Bison]

GF says it, at first to needle me but now it's kind of snuck into my vernacular on occasion. I'll try to reign it on herexsmiley_wixShould lay off the bong during the game...

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[The Kicker]

Don't forget the punt fumble at the 3 to give NDSU an easy 7. Not sure how UNA didn't get the ball on that hit on the punt return. Also had a bad offensive PI called on them when they were driving in NDSU territory. I said 35-17 final but it's looking more like 38-7 now.

Oh, Would you look at that. Called the score at the half.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Post game thoughts:

1. I was wrong about UNA. They were better than I thought on defense. Kudos to them. Pursued to the ball really well. They will be a nice addition to the FCS.

2. UNA will be a player in the Big South.

3. I'm still not sold yet on our WR corp. They are inconsistent. They need to step up and be consistent. Nice play by Shepherd on his TD.

4. Chatted with some very nice UNA parents/fans.

5. ES made a couple of poor decisions on some passes. Could have easily had a pick 6.

6. NDSU defense was very good. The DL consistently blew up the UNA OL. Jabril Cox is a stud. 2nd and 3rd stringers gave up a TD...xmadx

7. NDSU passing game......use the freaking TEs.....has one TE catch a pass yet?

8. Bison OL played mediocre. They need to play better.

9. I didn't like Coach K's FG call right before the half. Why not Bruce up the middle instead of the 2 smaller RBs?? If we cannot gain 4 yards in 4 plays.....:(

10. Got a win and now Delaware comes to town.

[caribbeanhen]

Second light issue at the Fargo dome in the last two games. They need
to get their **** together. This is not acceptable. We demand perfection.


this was just a test run for bigger things to come next week......

[cx500d]

this was just a test run for bigger things to come next week......
Why isn’t there a ndsu- Delaware thread started yet?

[Bisonator]

Good game from UNA today, they came to play and were impressive defensively. They will win a lot of games this season. See you Lions in the playoffs in 4 years!

[BisonBacker]

I was very impressed by UNA's defense. Offensively not so much. They will be a player in their conference for sure.

[TheKingpin28]

Coach Willis is the man to lead them into D1. He will do wonders with that team and if KSU stays FCS, the winner of that match-up will most likely get a solid seed come December. The offense for NDSU in the 1st half was bad but they seemed to rebound in the 2nd, but the NDSU defense is on a different level for how good they truly are.

[caribbeanhen]

Why isn’t there a ndsu- Delaware thread started yet?

by the looks of gohens, no Hen fans wants to even think about the game

[BisonTru]

The only area I'd say NDSU truly dominated was in the pass rush. Our D line if they can stay healthy and keep rotating 8ish guys in are going to be tough for anyone to deal with.

Outside of that, you take the pick six and the biffed punt and that's 14 points. And then idk what the hell happened in UNA's secondary but they left Dallas Freeman wide open a handful of times that led to some big plays. Btw, by wide open I mean past the safeties and no one near him by 10 yards. That was weird. Cornerbacks get beat or sometimes miss an assignment, but usually the safety isn't going to let an unguarded WO just run past them. Repeatedly.

UNA is going to be a good FCS team, but they've got to clean some stuff up before they can compete with the top of the division.

[cx500d]

The only area I'd say NDSU truly dominated was in the pass rush. Our D line if they can stay healthy and keep rotating 8ish guys in are going to be tough for anyone to deal with.

Outside of that, you take the pick six and the biffed punt and that's 14 points. And then idk what the hell happened in UNA's secondary but they left Dallas Freeman wide open a handful of times that led to some big plays. Btw, by wide open I mean past the safeties and no one near him by 10 yards. That was weird. Cornerbacks get beat or sometimes miss an assignment, but usually the safety isn't going to let an unguarded WO just run past them. Repeatedly.

UNA is going to be a good FCS team, but they've got to clean some stuff up before they can compete with the top of the division.
una seemed to do some adjustment, maybe with play calling or the different qb after the half and we didn’t seem to get to the qb much in the 2nd half

[BisonTru]

una seemed to do some adjustment, maybe with play calling or the different qb after the half and we didn’t seem to get to the qb much in the 2nd half

We were there, but he was more slippery than the starter. He was a more dual threat QB vs the more pocket passer the starter was. We probably should have spied him more. He didn't impress me more than the starter just kind of thru us off for a bit with a different style.

[BisonFan02]

Someone once said that tUNA would be NDSU's toughest OOC this season. Who was that great FCS mind? :D

NDSU better wake up though....the passing attack is anemic and the TE position has disappointed....little skill at WR too. They're going to have to figure a few things out long term after this season as well.

Things are getting stale.....the Fargodome gameday experience is REALLY lagging....WTF is wrong with some of the systems and videoboards? Attendance is concerning as well...

I can kinda see the horizon coming for the dynasty.....hope I'm wrong.

[Professor Chaos]

The only area I'd say NDSU truly dominated was in the pass rush. Our D line if they can stay healthy and keep rotating 8ish guys in are going to be tough for anyone to deal with.

Outside of that, you take the pick six and the biffed punt and that's 14 points. And then idk what the hell happened in UNA's secondary but they left Dallas Freeman wide open a handful of times that led to some big plays. Btw, by wide open I mean past the safeties and no one near him by 10 yards. That was weird. Cornerbacks get beat or sometimes miss an assignment, but usually the safety isn't going to let an unguarded WO just run past them. Repeatedly.

UNA is going to be a good FCS team, but they've got to clean some stuff up before they can compete with the top of the division.
There was several times that I noticed where Stick had guys deep that were wide open he but missed them. The times he hit Freeman were just when he actually caught them. UNA was completely sold out to stop the run. Stick's numbers looked good enough at the end if the game but they really should've been better considering the open guys he had most of the day. He's better than what he's shown to this point in the season. Hopefully it's just a blip because he'll need to be better the next 2 weeks.

[BisonTru]

There was several times that I noticed where Stick had guys deep that were wide open he but missed them. The times he hit Freeman were just when he actually caught them. UNA was completely sold out to stop the run. Stick's numbers looked good enough at the end if the game but they really should've been better considering the open guys he had most of the day. He's better than what he's shown to this point in the season. Hopefully it's just a blip because he'll need to be better the next 2 weeks.

I'd concur. Stick didn't look sharp today.

[BisonTru]

Someone once said that tUNA would be NDSU's toughest OOC this season. Who was that great FCS mind? :D

NDSU better wake up though....the passing attack is anemic and the TE position has disappointed....little skill at WR too. They're going to have to figure a few things out long term after this season as well.

Things are getting stale.....the Fargodome gameday experience is REALLY lagging....WTF is wrong with some of the systems and videoboards? Attendance is concerning as well...

I can kinda see the horizon coming for the dynasty.....hope I'm wrong.

I'd also agree with some of this. The fargodome was pretty pathetic today. I'll reserve some judgement until some of the bigger games (SDSU, ect.) and/or the playoffs, but nonetheless it was disappointing. I was pretty interested in seeing UNA, but to some of the younger and/or not avid fans, UNA could have been Ferris St and they wouldn't have known the difference.

[BisonFan02]

I'd also agree with some of this. The fargodome was pretty pathetic today. I'll reserve some judgement until some of the bigger games (SDSU, ect.) and/or the playoffs, but nonetheless it was disappointing. I was pretty interested in seeing UNA, but to some of the younger and/or not avid fans, UNA could have been Ferris St and they wouldn't have known the difference.

Its been going on for awhile now as far as fans go. The gameday presentation is another story. The lights problem....video board malfunctions, etc are completely unacceptable. The substitute announcer? Woof......

I'll probably start a thread on Bisonville that will get me kicked. xlolx The turnover of the fanbase inside of the dome in favor of money heavy bandwagoners and destroying the tailgating in favor of TM parking spaces has put a damper on the entire event......and its only getting worse by punting another student section.

[Professor Chaos]

Its been going on for awhile now as far as fans go. The gameday presentation is another story. The lights problem....video board malfunctions, etc are completely unacceptable. The substitute announcer? Woof......

I'll probably start a thread on Bisonville that will get me kicked. xlolx The turnover of the fanbase inside of the dome in favor of money heavy bandwagoners and destroying the tailgating in favor of TM parking spaces has put a damper on the entire event......and its only getting worse by punting another student section.
More students does lead to a better atmosphere but considering they barely claimed half their allotment this week it seems I don't blame NDSU for shrinking the student section. It also kind of baffles me why a good chunk of them that do show up leave at halftime but that's not just an NDSU issue, it happens everywhere.

[IBleedYellow]

Its been going on for awhile now as far as fans go. The gameday presentation is another story. The lights problem....video board malfunctions, etc are completely unacceptable. The substitute announcer? Woof......

I'll probably start a thread on Bisonville that will get me kicked. xlolx The turnover of the fanbase inside of the dome in favor of money heavy bandwagoners and destroying the tailgating in favor of TM parking spaces has put a damper on the entire event......and its only getting worse by punting another student section.Substitute announcer?

Dude. Dan Michaels is having open heart surgery and they are going to have to replace him for the rest of the season.

Ya dick.

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[Southern Bison]

Its been going on for awhile now as far as fans go. The gameday presentation is another story. The lights problem....video board malfunctions, etc are completely unacceptable. The substitute announcer? Woof......

I'll probably start a thread on Bisonville that will get me kicked. xlolx The turnover of the fanbase inside of the dome in favor of money heavy bandwagoners and destroying the tailgating in favor of TM parking spaces has put a damper on the entire event......and its only getting worse by punting another student section.

You better be prepared...Bisonville doesn't like any commentary that ruins their circle-jerk.

With all that TeamMaker money, perhaps it's time to start considering a new stadium.

[BisonFan02]

More students does lead to a better atmosphere but considering they barely claimed half their allotment this week it seems I don't blame NDSU for shrinking the student section. It also kind of baffles me why a good chunk of them that do show up leave at halftime but that's not just an NDSU issue, it happens everywhere.

Oh, I'm aware. xlolx The complacency is scary though. The Fargodome isn't really an intimidating venue any more.....not compared to the past anyway. Its become a social event for casual fans.....but, money talks and **** walks. I get it. That being said....NDSU REALLY needs to step up efforts remarketing these return tickets. With the season ticket waitlist, they shouldn't have an issue remarketing them locally.

[BisonFan02]

Substitute announcer?

Dude. Dan Michaels is having open heart surgery and they are going to have to replace him for the rest of the season.

Ya dick.

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I have no ****ing idea what the reason was. Wasn't he around to start the game or wasn't I paying attention?

EDIT: If this is a long term replacement or for the season, my vote is to give someone else a shot. It wasn't very good.

[BisonFan02]

You better be prepared...Bisonville doesn't like any commentary that ruins their circle-jerk.

With all that TeamMaker money, perhaps it's time to start considering a new stadium.

I 100% intend on probably getting banned....haven't made a post in almost 2 years over there.

[TheKingpin28]

I 100% intend on probably getting banned....haven't made a post in almost 2 years over there.

xpopcornx

[Professor Chaos]

Oh, I'm aware. xlolx The complacency is scary though. The Fargodome isn't really an intimidating venue any more.....not compared to the past anyway. Its become a social event for casual fans.....but, money talks and **** walks. I get it. That being said....NDSU REALLY needs to step up efforts remarketing these return tickets. With the season ticket waitlist, they shouldn't have an issue remarketing them locally.
I definitely think the Fargodome is still intimidating but the fan complacency is certainly noticeable. Part of it is we're spoiled, part of it is the crowd is aging (no new young season ticket holders in the last 5+ years), and part of it is I think we tend to remember the loudest games and compare these types of games to that. Go back to the 66-7 game against Prairie View A&M in September 2012 and I bet it was pretty comparably tame then too.

At the end of the day there's two primo home games the next two weeks. Today was a warm-up in comparison for the crowd. It'll probably never get back to 2011/2012 big game/playoff levels but what we got for a home field advantage is still pretty damn good IMO.

[kperk014]

The only area I'd say NDSU truly dominated was in the pass rush. Our D line if they can stay healthy and keep rotating 8ish guys in are going to be tough for anyone to deal with.

Outside of that, you take the pick six and the biffed punt and that's 14 points. And then idk what the hell happened in UNA's secondary but they left Dallas Freeman wide open a handful of times that led to some big plays. Btw, by wide open I mean past the safeties and no one near him by 10 yards. That was weird. Cornerbacks get beat or sometimes miss an assignment, but usually the safety isn't going to let an unguarded WO just run past them. Repeatedly.

UNA is going to be a good FCS team, but they've got to clean some stuff up before they can compete with the top of the division.

Lack of communication. With the exception of Chris Johnson, our secondary is new. HOPEFULLY they will gel but you never know.

[kperk014]

Agreed, I want to throw the NDSU offense under the bus but the truth is UNA's defense is probably the main reason the Bison offense struggled. Very impressed with their team, I think they'll be a very good FCS program moving forward if they progress as they should with the added scholarship players.

We look forward to the day when (hopefully in four years)we have established the kind of depth year in and year out that the Bison have, especially in the offensive line.

[BisonFan02]

We look forward to the day when (hopefully in four years)we have established the kind of depth year in and year out that the Bison have, especially in the offensive line.

I messaged a few of the guys before the game on the topic. You guys looked crisp in warmups. There are definitely some dudes at the skill positions. #9 on D for you guys was very active too. The difference was on the OL and DL. That will come though.....you guys will be players if you keep it up. Resist the temptation to constantly plug transfers....build it the right way.

[caribbeanhen]

wow, by the sound of the Bison violins playing on this thread I would assume all you boys will be voting for JMU #1 this week.... haha

[centennial]

wow, by the sound of the Bison violins playing on this thread I would assume all you boys will be voting for JMU #1 this week.... haha

Look man, Coach K didn't destroy UNA by 80 like SDSU would have. Should've kept starters in and run new plays instead of going vanilla. And at that point we would complain the game was too easy.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Look man, Coach K didn't destroy UNA by 80 like SDSU would have. Should've kept starters in and run new plays instead of going vanilla. And at that point we would complain the game was too easy.


Vanilla is the right word for sure. UNA sold out to stop the run....they did a lot of run blitzing.

NDSU's defense is a machine. I doubt anyone scores more than 3 TDs on them this year. Now the offense needs to step up when a Valley team does score those multiple TDs.

I attribute the "sluggishness" to the 2 week layoff. I bet the Delaware game is totally different....offensive wise.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Oh, I'm aware. xlolx The complacency is scary though. The Fargodome isn't really an intimidating venue any more.....not compared to the past anyway. Its become a social event for casual fans.....but, money talks and **** walks. I get it. That being said....NDSU REALLY needs to step up efforts remarketing these return tickets. With the season ticket waitlist, they shouldn't have an issue remarketing them locally.


It is like that for every school across the nation.

I disagree with the intimidation part. FD is still one of the toughest places to play for any team coming in here.

On the ticket issue. I know many people that just quit trying to get tickets so they are not even on the "wait list". I'd cut down more student tickets and let paying fans have them.

[No_Skill]

I 100% intend on probably getting banned....haven't made a post in almost 2 years over there.

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[Bison Fan in NW MN]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

There are a lot of Bison guys on here that do not post over on BV and there are some that do.

[BisonFan02]

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Keep waiting....I was tired yesterday. xlolx

[No_Skill]

Keep waiting....I was tired yesterday. xlolx

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[FargoBison]

The defense was great as usual, Stick and the offense were brutal in the first half and a bit better in the second. UNA just stacked the box and dared Stick to beat them, going to see the same formula again and again until the passing game improves.

Dome atmosphere was meh but that wasn't shocking, UNA was never a threat and the offense was so uninspired.

[BisonFan02]

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Do you want me to?

[BisonFan02]

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Do you want me to?

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Do you want me to?


xlolx

Two easiest ways would be:

1. Start a politics thread and stay with it.

2. Call out the resident dumbass there (lakesbison) and duke it out with his circle jerk buddies that come to defend him.


Could be epic!

xlolx

[BisonBacker]

Someone once said that tUNA would be NDSU's toughest OOC this season. Who was that great FCS mind? :D

NDSU better wake up though....the passing attack is anemic and the TE position has disappointed....little skill at WR too. They're going to have to figure a few things out long term after this season as well.

Things are getting stale.....the Fargodome gameday experience is REALLY lagging....WTF is wrong with some of the systems and videoboards? Attendance is concerning as well...

I can kinda see the horizon coming for the dynasty.....hope I'm wrong.

I and others have brought up the issue before but nobody wants to hear it. There is a reason App State, Georgia Southern and others have moved on. I know I know nobody wants to hear it but beating up the little guy gets old after awhile. Really look at the scores, most other teams in the FCS would love to have that "problem" because they haven't done all there is to be done at this level. NDSU has. How many times can you watch the same TV show before you say hey turn the channel lets watch something else? Don't get me wrong I love the Bison and I know all the issues for or against a move up including the issues with the dome. But you asked.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I and others have brought up the issue before but nobody wants to hear it. There is a reason App State, Georgia Southern and others have moved on. I know I know nobody wants to hear it but beating up the little guy gets old after awhile. Really look at the scores, most other teams in the FCS would love to have that "problem" because they haven't done all there is to be done at this level. NDSU has. How many times can you watch the same TV show before you say hey turn the channel lets watch something else? Don't get me wrong I love the Bison and I know all the issues for or against a move up including the issues with the dome. But you asked.


If I was Harold Hamm, the FBS issue would be solved....:D

[caribbeanhen]

anybody gonna start the Delaware at North Dakota State thread.....

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

anybody gonna start the Delaware at North Dakota State thread.....


Go for it.

[cx500d]

anybody gonna start the Delaware at North Dakota State thread.....
Since you let lakesbison start one on gohens, why don’t you start one here

[BisonFan02]

Go for it.

Done.

[Southern Bison]

Look man, Coach K didn't destroy UNA by 80 like SDSU would have. Should've kept starters in and run new plays instead of going vanilla. And at that point we would complain the game was too easy.I disagree...why show more of our playbook to the MVFC when the OOC games are well in hand?

Yes, the offense started slow but they got the job done with the D to bring home the W. Work on what needs to be improved during the week and don't show your cards for the annual 1st goal of winning the conference.

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[POD Knows]

I disagree...why show more of our playbook to the MVFC when the OOC games are well in hand?

Yes, the offense started slow but they got the job done with the D to bring home the W. Work on what needs to be improved during the week and don't show your cards for the annual 1st goal of winning the conference.

Sent from my SM-G930V using TapatalkWe only have about 12 plays and we should only have 11 because we need to **** can that jet/fly sweep POS that never works.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I disagree...why show more of our playbook to the MVFC when the OOC games are well in hand?

Yes, the offense started slow but they got the job done with the D to bring home the W. Work on what needs to be improved during the week and don't show your cards for the annual 1st goal of winning the conference.

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I agree with this.

The 2 week layoff really showed with the offense. I'm still not sold on our WR corp. Shepherd is inconsistent and maybe Freeman will be the guy that goes to the next level. Cain #13 has been a flop IMO. Coming from U of Illinois, he had hype but his WR skills are mediocre at best. Wouldn't surprise me if he moves from 2nd to 3rd string.

The offense should execute better this week.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

We only have about 12 plays and we should only have 11 because we need to **** can that jet/fly sweep POS that never works.


Everyone in our section moans and groans every time that jet sweep crap comes out.

Use it as a fake once in awhile.....

[POD Knows]

I agree with this.

The 2 week layoff really showed with the offense. I'm still not sold on our WR corp. Shepherd is inconsistent and maybe Freeman will be the guy that goes to the next level. Cain #13 has been a flop IMO. Coming from U of Illinois, he had hype but his WR skills are mediocre at best. Wouldn't surprise me if he moves from 2nd to 3rd string.

The offense should execute better this week.We are in the hurt locker at the WR position, Freeman had a good game basically because of blown coverages. He runs about a 5.5 40. Agree on Cain, he is invisible on this team but we win games without great receivers but it would be nice to have a couple longer guys with some speed but if you are a quality WR, why would you want to play at NDSU.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

We are in the hurt locker at the WR position, Freeman had a good game basically because of blown coverages. He runs about a 5.5 40. Agree on Cain, he is invisible on this team but we win games without great receivers but it would be nice to have a couple longer guys with some speed but if you are a quality WR, why would you want to play at NDSU.


Plus the TEs are invisible so far.

We have two 6-7 TEs and a 6-6 guy.....why not use them? Maybe they will but man, get them involved. All of them can block really well but get the rock to them in a game....xconfusedxxdontknowx The middle was wide open yesterday for the short passing game to the TEs....xsmhx


But I guess we are all getting spoiled with this team. We are nit-picking I guess. A win is a win. Team win.




*** But I'm still concerned out our WR group.

[Southern Bison]

Plus the TEs are invisible so far.

We have two 6-7 TEs and a 6-6 guy.....why not use them? Maybe they will but man, get them involved. All of them can block really well but get the rock to them in a game....xconfusedxxdontknowx The middle was wide open yesterday for the short passing game to the TEs....xsmhx


But I guess we are all getting spoiled with this team. We are nit-picking I guess. A win is a win. Team win.




*** But I'm still concerned out our WR group.I bet we'll use the TEs a good bit in the conference schedule. Like I said before, Kleiman has a habit of hiding a few pages of the playbook during weak OOC games.

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[POD Knows]

Plus the TEs are invisible so far.

We have two 6-7 TEs and a 6-6 guy.....why not use them? Maybe they will but man, get them involved. All of them can block really well but get the rock to them in a game....xconfusedxxdontknowx The middle was wide open yesterday for the short passing game to the TEs....xsmhx


But I guess we are all getting spoiled with this team. We are nit-picking I guess. A win is a win. Team win.




*** But I'm still concerned out our WR group.We have really good athletes at TE and do not use them in the passing game much this year. I simply do not understand this. I kind of liked the fact that we used our FB a couple times in the passing game yesterday, Robbins had a really bad drop on one of the plays but at least it is something a little bit different. What do we have to date, one ball to a TE this year so far, maybe that will be opened up in the conference games. We really haven't had to throw the ball that much so it is hard to tell what the overall plan is at this point

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I bet we'll use the TEs a good bit in the conference schedule. Like I said before, Kleiman has a habit of hiding a few pages of the playbook during weak OOC games.

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Probably right on this.

But man, we have some talent at TE this year.

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We have really good athletes at TE and do not use them in the passing game much this year. I simply do not understand this. I kind of liked the fact that we used our FB a couple times in the passing game yesterday, Robbins had a really bad drop on one of the plays but at least it is something a little bit different. What do we have to date, one ball to a TE this year so far, maybe that will be opened up in the conference games. We really haven't had to throw the ball that much so it is hard to tell what the overall plan is at this point


Agree.

[No_Skill]

Do you want me to?

I am a bit of an instigator. :D

[BisonFan02]

I am a bit of an instigator. :D

I wandered over there and saw the game thread had been locked....wandered back out. Its not worth it. xlolx

My last venture over there ended with me pissed off about season tickets. There's a vocal group over there that (used to be anyway) were ticket less and thought people should be bumped out of their season tickets that were non-teammakers. I get it.....but you can pretty much walk into the Fargodome now every week without trouble. I've joked that my end on BV would be my return the SECOND season tickets don't sell out to berate the locals about the bandwagon emptying. It would be glorious. :D

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I member the times when you came out of the Fargodome with ears ringing for a whole day. Now it's who has the most money to buy tickets.

We need to add 2000k more tickets, and sell them to at counter 1 week before the game. Really need to get younger crowd in. BV is full of I have x points, my rig is so nice etc etc. However, I have to say pissing off lakes and getting neg repped is fun too.


Who pays the bills for the athletic department with their $$?

The die hard TMer crowd or students/younger crowd?

[BisonFan02]

Who pays the bills for the athletic department with their $$?

The die hard TMer crowd or students/younger crowd?

Remember when the tailgating atmosphere in the grass and new pavement lot was full and it was a large crowd? Monetize it with reserved spots and now it is a glorified parking lot for individual TM cars....and half the time it is empty. #pepperidgefarmremembers They are slowly killing the environment....and it will bite them in the ass eventually.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Remember when the tailgating atmosphere in the grass and new pavement lot was full and it was a large crowd? Monetize it with reserved spots and now it is a glorified parking lot for individual TM cars....and half the time it is empty. #pepperidgefarmremembers They are slowly killing the environment....and it will bite them in the ass eventually.


How will that "bite them in the ass" exactly?

My example: I've been a TMer for 16 years now. My seats in section 20 are expensive but I'm more than willing to pay more for those tickets to have them because if I give them up, I will never get them back. I don't have a tailgate spot or rig. I wander thru and visit 5-6 places and have a good time like many others.

What is exactly getting killed?

I was all for the small section of the student section going to the TMers. Sold out pretty quick from what I here. In fact, I would cut down on the number of student tickets and let more season tickets to be had.

[centennial]

Remember when the tailgating atmosphere in the grass and new pavement lot was full and it was a large crowd? Monetize it with reserved spots and now it is a glorified parking lot for individual TM cars....and half the time it is empty. #pepperidgefarmremembers They are slowly killing the environment....and it will bite them in the ass eventually.

The atmosphere is already gone/ gentrified / crap. One of the reasons why I would rather go to a CO or Denver game now. Overpriced tickets/ meh tailgate/ elitist crowd that won't even stand up.

Tickets to Fargo $3-400/ person + $100 hotel +$200 ticket. I can take a small trip for this kind of money.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

The atmosphere is already gone/ gentrified / crap. One of the reasons why I would rather go to a CO or Denver game now. Overpriced tickets/ meh tailgate/ elitist crowd that won't even stand up.

Tickets to Fargo $3-400/ person + $100 hotel +$200 ticket. I can take a small trip for this kind of money.


What is exactly "elitist"? Really, I would like to know.

If it is about not standing up....some people cannot do that all the time. What I like about the atmosphere is that it is for everyone. I have 2 old ladies that have been beside me since I have had tickets. They are in their mid 80s. They are awesome but cannot stand up and sit down constantly. People of all ages are all around me and that is what college football is all about. Not just sitting out in the tailgate getting wasted.

Supply and demand.

NDSU can charge the prices they do because there is a demand for season tickets and there is a market of people to buy them.

[POD Knows]

How will that "bite them in the ass" exactly?

My example: I've been a TMer for 16 years now. My seats in section 20 are expensive but I'm more than willing to pay more for those tickets to have them because if I give them up, I will never get them back. I don't have a tailgate spot or rig. I wander thru and visit 5-6 places and have a good time like many others.

What is exactly getting killed?

I was all for the small section of the student section going to the TMers. Sold out pretty quick from what I here. In fact, I would cut down on the number of student tickets and let more season tickets to be had.I think one of things you see in the west side tailgating area, particularly the reserved areas is that a lot of that area is now taken up by vehicles and is basically a parking lot and not a full one at that. When the west side was entirely open and unreserved, people would wait in line for hours before the lots even opened and virtually all of those people waiting for those few precious spots were all people that were there to tailgate. I don't really have a problem with the program monetizing the NW quarter of the lot but I think the tailgate has suffered a little, it is still a great atmosphere outside but the energy, particularly west of the rain forest is not as good. As for the dome itself, it is always a let down for me to come in from a beautiful day outside into the building. Our crowds always seemed more jacked up when they come in from the cold.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I think one of things you see in the west side tailgating area, particularly the reserved areas is that a lot of that area is now taken up by vehicles and is basically a parking lot and not a full one at that. When the west side was entirely open and unreserved, people would wait in line for hours before the lots even opened and virtually all of those people waiting for those few precious spots were all people that were there to tailgate. I don't really have a problem with the program monetizing the NW quarter of the lot but I think the tailgate has suffered a little, it is still a great atmosphere outside but the energy, particularly west of the rain forest is not as good. As for the dome itself, it is always a let down for me to come in from a beautiful day outside into the building. Our crowds always seemed more jacked up when they come in from the cold.


Has the "energy" come down in the tailgate because there is less general admission tailgate or that the Bison are winning and people just come to expect that?

[BisonFan02]

Has the "energy" come down in the tailgate because there is less general admission tailgate or that the Bison are winning and people just come to expect that?

Our group quit tailgating when it became reserved over there....along with many others. Now we show up and wander a bit....but that's it. It is what it is.....gotta pay to play, and I won't be doing it. That's the trade off sometimes when you alienate "fanatics". People are still entering that new reserved lot just before the game to park....or they are parking over there, then walking over to the older reserved lot.

[dewey]

Remember when the tailgating atmosphere in the grass and new pavement lot was full and it was a large crowd? Monetize it with reserved spots and now it is a glorified parking lot for individual TM cars....and half the time it is empty. #pepperidgefarmremembers They are slowly killing the environment....and it will bite them in the ass eventually.

^^^^^^THIS RIGHT HERE^^^^^^^

Changing the West lot to reserved is killing the atmosphere out there. It used to be AWESOME! Now it is just parking. We used to tailgate out there with my father in laws motorhome but he didnt want to pay for reserved spots and now he doesn't tailgate very much.

It has changed a lot.

Dewey

[POD Knows]

Has the "energy" come down in the tailgate because there is less general admission tailgate or that the Bison are winning and people just come to expect that?
Both I think. The energy on the east side of the tree line is still great but if you walk the west side, that NW corner is deader than disco or at least it has been the few times I have been over there. Also, except for the semi's in 2016, we haven't had a close game in that building, that is part of it as well. I agree with you on the student deal but it hurts a little not having a bunch of students there but this group seems to have the attention span of a gnat and can't survive an entire game in the dome. It was 17-0 at the half and the student section was empty but it was nice outside, so there is that.

[BisonFan02]

^^^^^^THIS RIGHT HERE^^^^^^^

Changing the West lot to reserved is killing the atmosphere out there. It used to be AWESOME! Now it is just parking. We used to tailgate out there with my father in laws motorhome but he didnt want to pay for reserved spots and now he doesn't tailgate very much.

It has changed a lot.

Dewey

Yup.....and people still like to use that aerial shot of the tailgating lot to brag about the event.....its absolutely nothing like that anymore over there.....

[dewey]

Both I think. The energy on the east side of the tree line is still great but if you walk the west side, that NW corner is deader than disco or at least it has been the few times I have been over there. Also, except for the semi's in 2016, we haven't had a close game in that building, that is part of it as well. I agree with you on the student deal but it hurts a little not having a bunch of students there but this group seems to have the attention span of a gnat and can't survive an entire game in the dome. It was 17-0 at the half and the student section was empty but it was nice outside, so there is that.

I agree that Northwest corner is DEAD! We tailgated in that area for banner raising and there weren't many of us out there but a lot of single vehicles that just park there.

The general admission was much better.

I do agree that a potential reason for the loss of energy is that people are losing their fire for the games.

Dewey

[dewey]

Yup.....and people still like to use that aerial shot of the tailgating lot to brag about the event.....its absolutely nothing like that anymore over there.....This aerial?

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[POD Knows]

I agree that Northwest corner is DEAD! We tailgated in that area for banner raising and there weren't many of us out there but a lot of si glen vehicles that just park there.

The general admission was much better.

I do agree that a potential reason for the loss of energy is that people are losing their fire for the games.

DeweyThe entire general west side used to be all tailgaters and it was just as good over there as the east side except we didn't have all the nice rigs. The west side had a little bit more of a frat house, party type feel back then, it had that "wrong side of the tracks" vibe going on. That is pretty much gone over there.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I guess I could agree with all of the comments on the reduce energy in the tailgate that was general admission. The reserved section just west of the dome is still great now.

But in today's world it is all about $$. The athletic department could make more money making general admission reserved and cutting down the number of student seats and let them become season ticket areas....personally, I have no issue with it.

[dewey]

The entire general west side used to be all tailgaters and it was just as good over there as the east side except we didn't have all the nice rigs. The west side had a little bit more of a frat house, party type feel back then, it had that "wrong side of the tracks" vibe going on. That is pretty much gone over there.

100% AGREED! NDSU sold that atmosphere for guaranteed money.

Dewey

[TheKingpin28]

The entire general west side used to be all tailgaters and it was just as good over there as the east side except we didn't have all the nice rigs. The west side had a little bit more of a frat house, party type feel back then, it had that "wrong side of the tracks" vibe going on. That is pretty much gone over there.

It felt like college. I member the grass lot days. Bunch of us knuckleheads would wander around with bottles and go explore the surrounding areas and see what was going on. I get why NDSU wanted the $$$ but they need to find a way to open another GA grass lot to try and bring back some of the energy that has been lost since I started school.

[POD Knows]

100% AGREED! NDSU sold that atmosphere for guaranteed money.

DeweyI don't know how much money they make there but I would have just doubled or tripled the general admission fee for the west side, it would have still been cheap because I think they were charging $5 a spot, it was the same price as general parking on the east side I think.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I don't know how much money they make there but I would have just doubled or tripled the general admission fee for the west side, it would have still been cheap because I think they were charging $5 a spot, it was the same price as general parking on the east side I think.


From what I remember, it isn't much.

Where they are making their money is adding season tickets.

[dewey]

I don't know how much money they make there but I would have just doubled or tripled the general admission fee for the west side, it would have still been cheap because I think they were charging $5 a spot, it was the same price as general parking on the east side I think.

I think you are right. Had NDSU just increased parking cost from $5 to $20 pepe still would have done it for sure.

Dewey

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

It felt like college. I member the grass lot days. Bunch of us knuckleheads would wander around with bottles and go explore the surrounding areas and see what was going on. I get why NDSU wanted the $$$ but they need to find a way to open another GA grass lot to try and bring back some of the energy that has been lost since I started school.


Open up the far west grass parking across the street and few blocks away.

I never get tired of "winning" with this team....xthumbsupx Are some getting bored? xdontknowx

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I think you are right. Had NDSU just increased parking cost from $5 to $20 pepe still would have done it for sure.

Dewey


For argument sake: Is it in NDSU's best interest to pander to a general admission crowd or try to keep the department in the black? IMO, there is room for more tailgating west of where it is now.

Is "not the atmosphere it use to be" more important? I think the tailgate is still great but I have never pulled a rig into the reserved or general admission lots.

[TheKingpin28]

Open up the far west grass parking across the street and few blocks away.

I never get tired of "winning" with this team....xthumbsupx Are some getting bored? xdontknowx

I have as close to nothing as you can get with a stake in this but, when you drive out the fanatics and make it a social event, eventually, that will come back to bite them in the ass.

[dewey]

Open up the far west grass parking across the street and few blocks away.

I never get tired of "winning" with this team....xthumbsupx Are some getting bored? xdontknowx

This is exactly what NDSU should do. Are some getting bored with winning? No one on here but people are. Stupid I know but it is what it is. Look at the student section for an example.

Dewey

[dewey]

For argument sake: Is it in NDSU's best interest to pander to a general admission crowd or try to keep the department in the black? IMO, there is room for more tailgating west of where it is now.

Is "not the atmosphere it use to be" more important? I think the tailgate is still great but I have never pulled a rig into the reserved or general admission lots.

When NDSU changed the West lot to reserved they should have made a general admission lot in the Southwest corner of 18th street and 17th Avenue.

Dewey

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I have as close to nothing as you can get with a stake in this but, when you drive out the fanatics and make it a social event, eventually, that will come back to bite them in the ass.


I'm a fanatic but do not get sh** faced drunk in the tailgate. I know plenty of "fanatics" that don't tailgate. Should NDSU accommodate general admission tailgaters that lost area to do it? You bet.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

When NDSU changed the West lot to reserved they should have made a general admission lot in the Southwest corner of 18th street and 17th Avenue.

Dewey


I agree. NDSU should have done more to accommodate people that lost their area to tailgate.

[POD Knows]

When NDSU changed the West lot to reserved they should have made a general admission lot in the Southwest corner of 18th street and 17th Avenue.

DeweyDo you think those drunks would be able to make it to the dome from over there, it must be all of 4 or 5 blocks, but yea, that area isn't really used for anything.

[TheKingpin28]

I'm a fanatic but do not get sh** faced drunk in the tailgate. I know plenty of "fanatics" that don't tailgate. Should NDSU accommodate general admission tailgaters that lost area to do it? You bet.

I don't get **** faced drunk, at least not anymore. I just believe NDSU would benefit if they made GA tailgating more accessible but still within a reasonable distance for walking, stadium, and the rest of the festivities.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I don't get **** faced drunk, at least not anymore. I just believe NDSU would benefit if they made GA tailgating more accessible but still within a reasonable distance for walking, stadium, and the rest of the festivities.


Never said you did. But for some, that is the draw of the tailgate. Not much for space except the long walk to the grass field to the west of the concrete and asphalt.

[TheKingpin28]

Never said you did. But for some, that is the draw of the tailgate. Not much for space except the long walk to the grass field to the west of the concrete and asphalt.

Do we really need all of those softball diamonds? I'm actually being serious.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Do we really need all of those softball diamonds? I'm actually being serious.


Good question.

I wouldn't think so.

[dewey]

Do we really need all of those softball diamonds? I'm actually being serious.

I think NDSU should turn that grass area in the Southwest corner of 17th Avenue and 18th street would be a great place.

I do not think we should limit other scholarship NDSU sports to cater to tailgating.

Dewey

[Professor Chaos]

Do we really need all of those softball diamonds? I'm actually being serious.
They're going away. They just opened the renovated softball stadium where the team will play (SW quadrant). They're replacing one field with a training center I beleive (SE quadrant). Another (NW quadrant) had already been turned into a parking lot where tailgating and alcohol are allowed and has been designated as "GA tailgate overflow". I beleive the plan is to turn the last field (NE quadrant) into an extension of that parking lot.

I'd actually like to see them turn the entire west lot into reserved tailgating and open up multiple lots to the south and east as GA lots. It also would've been a good idea to force people to buy at least 2 spots in the reserved tailgating area (like they do for GA). That probably could've curbed some of the spots that were bought just for parking. But it's too late now, that toothpaste is already out of the tube.

FWIW for both of the first two games there were GA tailgating spots available in the new overflow lot an hour after the lots have opened.

[TheKingpin28]

Good question.

I wouldn't think so.


I think NDSU should turn that grass area in the Southwest corner of 17th Avenue and 18th street would be a great place.

I do not think we should limit other scholarship NDSU sports to cater to tailgating.

Dewey


They're going away. They just opened the renovated softball stadium where the team will play (SW quadrant). They're replacing one field with a training center I beleive (SE quadrant). Another (NW quadrant) had already been turned into a parking lot where tailgating and alcohol are allowed and has been designated as "GA tailgate overflow". I beleive the plan is to turn the last field (NE quadrant) into an extension of that parking lot.

I'd actually like to see them turn the entire west lot into reserved tailgating and open up multiple lots to the south and east as GA lots. It also would've been a good idea to force people to buy at least 2 spots in the reserved tailgating area (like they do for GA). That probably could've curbed some of the spots that were bought just for parking. But it's too late now, that toothpaste is already out of the tube.

FWIW for both of the first two games there were GA tailgating spots available in the new overflow lot an hour after the lots have opened.

See, I was not aware of what was going on so I was wondering about that area. I do not think they can take the rugby fields away though and I completely understand why. I'd go tailgate with about 4 others for those Lost Boys games and they were a blast.

[centennial]

What is exactly "elitist"? Really, I would like to know.

If it is about not standing up....some people cannot do that all the time. What I like about the atmosphere is that it is for everyone. I have 2 old ladies that have been beside me since I have had tickets. They are in their mid 80s. They are awesome but cannot stand up and sit down constantly. People of all ages are all around me and that is what college football is all about. Not just sitting out in the tailgate getting wasted.

Supply and demand.

NDSU can charge the prices they do because there is a demand for season tickets and there is a market of people to buy them.

It's become a social event, where people have bought into fandom using $$. It's getting similar to HBCU social events. I love that NDSU has been getting all this support from rich fans. But, it does make it hard for the younger alumni to go to games. In the long run this has hurt the game day atmosphere, and creating new fans. NDSU has to strike a balance between making money, a good game day atmosphere(and tailgating) and serving less fortunate fans. I don't live in Fargo so my experience is limited.

[No_Skill]

They're going away. They just opened the renovated softball stadium where the team will play (SW quadrant). They're replacing one field with a training center I beleive (SE quadrant). Another (NW quadrant) had already been turned into a parking lot where tailgating and alcohol are allowed and has been designated as "GA tailgate overflow". I beleive the plan is to turn the last field (NE quadrant) into an extension of that parking lot.

I'd actually like to see them turn the entire west lot into reserved tailgating and open up multiple lots to the south and east as GA lots. It also would've been a good idea to force people to buy at least 2 spots in the reserved tailgating area (like they do for GA). That probably could've curbed some of the spots that were bought just for parking. But it's too late now, that toothpaste is already out of the tube.

FWIW for both of the first two games there were GA tailgating spots available in the new overflow lot an hour after the lots have opened.

You have to buy the reserved tailgating spots in increments of two, and if you pull a trailer you have to purchase 4 (can't get just 3). Now that you can sell reserved spots on a per game basis, I'm sure there are people that buy just one for parking.

[Professor Chaos]

You have to buy the reserved tailgating spots in increments of two, and if you pull a trailer you have to purchase 4 (can't get just 3). Now that you can sell reserved spots on a per game basis, I'm sure there are people that buy just one for parking.
I thought when they sold this last round of reserved spots you could get just one but I could be wrong. Regardless you're right that having the per game passes wouldn't stop people from using the the passes to park. The benefit of per game passes for resale far outweighs that downside though IMO. There's really no way to stop tailgate lot parkers at this point anyway so might as well just expand it so more GA spots are available (which I think they've taken great steps towards this year).

[Bisonoline]

It's become a social event, where people have bought into fandom using $$. It's getting similar to HBCU social events. I love that NDSU has been getting all this support from rich fans. But, it does make it hard for the younger alumni to go to games. In the long run this has hurt the game day atmosphere, and creating new fans. NDSU has to strike a balance between making money, a good game day atmosphere(and tailgating) and serving less fortunate fans. I don't live in Fargo so my experience is limited.

How has it hurt the game day atmosphere???? As far as the young alumni having a hard time getting tickets its no different than alumni from any successful school. If you Really want to go there are tickets to be had.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

It's become a social event, where people have bought into fandom using $$. It's getting similar to HBCU social events. I love that NDSU has been getting all this support from rich fans. But, it does make it hard for the younger alumni to go to games. In the long run this has hurt the game day atmosphere, and creating new fans. NDSU has to strike a balance between making money, a good game day atmosphere(and tailgating) and serving less fortunate fans. I don't live in Fargo so my experience is limited.


Shouldn't they be social events? Where the whole family can come no matter the age?

I think it is the opposite. It has created new fans IMO. I see Bison flags flying in farm yards and towns across ND and western MN.

I agree that NDSU should create some more tailgate.

[BisonBacker]

The biggest problem is the Dome and lack of seating/tickets. I know many people who just go for the tailgating and realize they are not going to get a ticket for most games if any.

[Bisonoline]

The biggest problem is the Dome and lack of seating/tickets. I know many people who just go for the tailgating and realize they are not going to get a ticket for most games if any.

There were plenty of tickets available for this game. Plus if you want a ticket you can find them. Now if people want to decide one day---hey I want to go to the Bison game tomorrow. That might be more difficult to do. But you can always find a ticket IF your really want to go.

[BisonBacker]

There were plenty of tickets available for this game. Plus if you want a ticket you can find them. Now if people want to decide one day---hey I want to go to the Bison game tomorrow. That might be more difficult to do. But you can always find a ticket IF your really want to go.

That's why I said "most games". You won't find em for two folks wanting to go for the games that folks really want to see sans SDSU, UNI or the playoffs. It is what it is.

[BisonFan02]

There were plenty of tickets available for this game. Plus if you want a ticket you can find them. Now if people want to decide one day---hey I want to go to the Bison game tomorrow. That might be more difficult to do. But you can always find a ticket IF your really want to go.

But its not....because they are still selling them the day before and day of the game......its just that NOBODY has a clue this is the case.

[POD Knows]

But its not....because they are still selling them the day before and day of the game......its just that NOBODY has a clue this is the case.
There were plenty of tickets for the UNA and CP game on Stubhub Friday eve.

[TheKingpin28]

But its not....because they are still selling them the day before and day of the game......its just that NOBODY has a clue this is the case.


There were plenty of tickets for the UNA and CP game on Stubhub Friday eve.

I got one when I walked up to the West entrance for the CP game. It was $30 and they were right on the goalline about halfway up opposite corner for where these 2 guys sit.

[BisonFan02]

I got one when I walked up to the West entrance for the CP game. It was $30 and they were right on the goalline about halfway up opposite corner for where these 2 guys sit.

Yup....we are already back to where it is cheaper to buy tickets individually than it is to have season tickets. We get dibs on playoff tickets, but it isn't that big of a deal unless you need a large # of tickets.

[cx500d]

I got one when I walked up to the West entrance for the CP game. It was $30 and they were right on the goalline about halfway up opposite corner for where these 2 guys sit.

You coming to Delaware game?

[cx500d]

There were plenty of tickets for the UNA and CP game on Stubhub Friday eve.


You better go to the Delaware game

[TheKingpin28]

Yup....we are already back to where it is cheaper to buy tickets individually than it is to have season tickets. We get dibs on playoff tickets, but it isn't that big of a deal unless you need a large # of tickets.

I was surprised at how many tickets were available.


You coming to Delaware game?

I wasn't planning on it, but that doesn't mean I couldn't.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I was surprised at how many tickets were available.



I wasn't planning on it, but that doesn't mean I couldn't.



cx, upstate and his better half are making the trip north....

[POD Knows]

You better go to the Delaware gameHey, I will PM you with my phone number, aren't you sitting with the honey man at the game??

[cx500d]

Hey, I will PM you with my phone number, aren't you sitting with the honey man at the game??

Yes

[TheKingpin28]

cx, upstate and his better half are making the trip north....

I mean if someone has a ticket for me, I will show up.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I mean if someone has a ticket for me, I will show up.


My 3 extra are taken but I'm sure you could find one out there somewhere.

[BisonFan02]

My 3 extra are taken but I'm sure you could find one out there somewhere.

Its almost like this conversation happened somewhere about tickets......FFS xlolx

[TheKingpin28]

My 3 extra are taken but I'm sure you could find one out there somewhere.


Its almost like this conversation happened somewhere about tickets......FFS xlolx

I know. I already stated that. I meant, more about if someone on here has a ticket. Always better to sit next to people you know.

[centennial]

Back on topic. What is Coach K's fascination with running in the middle against teams crowding the box? Is there a dearth of plays in football? Why can't they run simple WCO routes? Easton will be the best QB NDSU will have for at least the next 2-3 years. Use him.

I realize I am sounding like a spoiled fan, but some of these games have offenses that are completely bland. What's wrong with Easton deciding the coverage/ killing plays/ throwing what the defense will give him? And he is so up and down. One other thing I have noticed his velocity has increased on throws. It's still not as good as Carson but it is starting to be more in the NFL acceptable range. Easton is still deciding where to go before the snap with the throws. He is diagnosing defenses well but way too often just misses open players.

Look here- (11:45 to 12:30) . The receiver at the far end gives Stick a big WTH, totally uncovered. Stick decided to throw into double coverage vs an uncovered receiver that was almost a sure TD. I suspect some of this comes from Coach K saying get the ball out quickly that I started hearing in press conferences last year. Makes 0 sense. Let him read the progression. These are the kind of games where NDSU can let him grow.


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[AmsterBison]

Listened to the radio broadcast and they were saying some really nice things about North Alabama.

Then I watched the Coach's show and Coach Klieman thinks that North Alabama, despite needing work on the offensive line, has a good chance of going 10-1.

They certainly had excellent speed on defense and some real talent at WR.

[Hambone]

Listened to the radio broadcast and they were saying some really nice things about North Alabama.

Then I watched the Coach's show and Coach Klieman thinks that North Alabama, despite needing work on the offensive line, has a good chance of going 10-1.

They certainly had excellent speed on defense and some real talent at WR.

My humble opinion thinks that UNA will be a force in FCS football sooner rather than later. I think they have all the tools to be successful.

[McNeese75]

UNA's future will depend on their ability to recruit at the higher scholastic standard against all the other Alabama teams.

[Southern Bison]

cx, upstate and his better half are making the trip north....Upstate's better half? More like 90%...just like mine!

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[kperk014]

UNA's future will depend on their ability to recruit at the higher scholastic standard against all the other Alabama teams.

When Bobby Wallace came back to UNA in 2012, academics was his main mission with D1 levels, his goals. It's been on the rise ever since. I only wish we had the same President then instead of he pin-headed wimp we had then. We would have made the move after the 2012 season with a legendary winner for a head coach, not that Willis isn't doing a good job because he is. But it would have been nice to see Bobby fulfill his 25 year old dream of taking UNA into D1.

[McNeese75]

I've been a UNA fan since they came to the Hole to play McNeese. That was a really nice team.

[kperk014]

I've been a UNA fan since they came to the Hole to play McNeese. That was a really nice team.

You're even more of an old timer than me! I couldn't remember playing you so I looked it up. We've played McNeese twice. the last time was the year I was born, 1959 and we lost them both. xbangx

[McNeese75]

You're even more of an old timer than me! I couldn't remember playing you so I looked it up. We've played McNeese twice. the last time was the year I was born, 1959 and we lost them both. xbangx

Yep, I am OLD and FORGETFUL. I am afraid I have been confusing your Alma Mater with another school in your state that resides more to the west. That game was in 2013 x406x

[kperk014]

Yep, I am OLD and FORGETFUL. I am afraid I have been confusing your Alma Mater with another school in your state that resides more to the west. That game was in 2013 x406x

West Alabama or Delta State over in Mississippi?

[McNeese75]

West Alabama

[Thumper 76]

There were plenty of tickets available for this game. Plus if you want a ticket you can find them. Now if people want to decide one day---hey I want to go to the Bison game tomorrow. That might be more difficult to do. But you can always find a ticket IF your really want to go.


That's why I said "most games". You won't find em for two folks wanting to go for the games that folks really want to see sans SDSU, UNI or the playoffs. It is what it is.

What online said is true. You can still find tickets, you just gotta pay. I’m still going to find my way in with the wife and big papa for the Marker Game, and it’s a touch harder as a SDSU fan to get tickets than a bison fan.


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[Winterborn]

What online said is true. You can still find tickets, you just gotta pay. I’m still going to find my way in with the wife and big papa for the Marker Game, and it’s a touch harder as a SDSU fan to get tickets than a bison fan.


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There are some floating around, but the ones I have seen all had the condition that you must prove you are a Bison fan before sale. I am sure you could borrow some gear to go undercover. :D

[BEAR]

UNA always was good in division II. But now they have to recruit division I talent in a state that has 8 division I schools at the FBS and FCS level.

Alabama, Auburn, UAB, South Alabama, Troy, Jacksonville State, Alabama State, and Alabama A&M.

Plus they have to consider the Division II schools are going to get the drop down kids from division I that choose to go division II.

Miles, AUM, Montevallo, Spring Hill, Tuskegee, UAH, and West Alabama.

Not sure how many of those listed have football programs. I was only going off WIKI for school names. xlolx

[Thumper 76]

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There are some floating around, but the ones I have seen all had the condition that you must prove you are a Bison fan before sale. I am sure you could borrow some gear to go undercover. :D

Fargo address is my cover ;)


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[ASU33]

UNA always was good in division II. But now they have to recruit division I talent in a state that has 8 division I schools at the FBS and FCS level.

Alabama, Auburn, UAB, South Alabama, Troy, Jacksonville State, Alabama State, and Alabama A&M.

Plus they have to consider the Division II schools are going to get the drop down kids from division I that choose to go division II.

Miles, AUM, Montevallo, Spring Hill, Tuskegee, UAH, and West Alabama.

Not sure how many of those listed have football programs. I was only going off WIKI for school names. xlolx

Yeah only Miles, Tuskegee, and West Alabama play football on the D2 level in Alabama. The rest of those schools don't. UAH did an exploratory on adding football last year but I'm not sure how it went.

[Winterborn]

Fargo address is my cover ;)


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Come on, have some fun with it and wear some Bison gear. Who knows, you might feel good associating with a championship wining team. ;):D

[Thumper 76]

Come on, have some fun with it and wear some Bison gear. Who knows, you might feel good associating with a championship wining team. ;):D

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[IBleedYellow]

Come on, have some fun with it and wear some Bison gear. Who knows, you might feel good associating with a championship wining team. ;):D

We're clearly not winners at spelling.

[Winterborn]

We're clearly not winners at spelling.

Nope. :D

[cx500d]

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There are some floating around, but the ones I have seen all had the condition that you must prove you are a Bison fan before sale. I am sure you could borrow some gear to go undercover. :D

Don't they make SDSU fans buy a season ticket in order to go to this game?