National Championship game thread NDSU vs EWU Jan. 5, 2019

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to separate from the lead up thread...actual game thread

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ONE HOUR...and counting

[BisonBacker]

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[TheKingpin28]

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[BisonBacker]

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Lol I'm using my phone. Hell I'm lucky I even got it to post xlolx

[Outsider1]

Good luck to both teams.

[TheKingpin28]

Lol I'm using my phone. Hell I'm lucky I even got it to post xlolx

When I quoted it, it became bigger. Oh and, this game needs to start already!

[BisonBacker]

When I quoted it, it became bigger. Oh and, this game needs to start already!

I know.

[TheKingpin28]

I know.

10 minutes or so!

[The Kicker]

What the hell is up with ESPN??? A pre game show!!! And no volleyball or basketball game that will run late where we have to go to ESPN NEWS or ESPN3 to watch the first few minutes of the game!

[Outsider1]

One of the saddest things to see is this game at 11am on Saturday with zero pregame coverage. A minute before the game on ESPN2 and I am still watching old NFL clips. The NCAA needs a butt whipping for this carap.

[TheKingpin28]

Here we go!

[TheKingpin28]

One of the saddest things to see is this game at 11am on Saturday with zero pregame coverage. A minute before the game on ESPN2 and I am still watching old NFL clips. The NCAA needs a butt whipping for this carap.

ESPNEWS had a pregame I think?

[TheKingpin28]

Of course they have to mention Alabama. Wouldn't be ESPN if they didn't.

[Outsider1]

ESPNEWS had a pregame I think?

This game deserves a lot better, period. I know you agree but we are fighting an uphill battle with the NCAA and TV people.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Of course they have to mention Alabama. Wouldn't be ESPN if they didn't.

There's going to be a ton of discussion regarding Monday's game! Get ready for it...

[TheKingpin28]

This game deserves a lot better, period. I know you agree but we are fighting an uphill battle with the NCAA and TV people.

We all know it does but ESPN/NCAA is all about the $$$ at the end of the day.

[Outsider1]

So far NDSU run game on track for a great day.

[TheKingpin28]

What's the percentage breakdown for fans?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

This looks a vintage NDSU opening drive. Get the EWU defense worn out early...

[TheKingpin28]

Field looks slippery/bad.

[Laker]

Green helmets and pants, gold jerseys. The March Is On!

[BisonBacker]

That field isn't going to last. Looks like **** in some of the close ups already.

[TheKingpin28]

That's clear PI

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Huge 3rd down!!

[Rjones61]

Bull**** PI call

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That's clear PI

Put on your glasses. The guy barely touched him.

[TheKingpin28]

Bull**** PI call

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Put on your glasses. The guy barely touched him.

Take your glasses off, he took him down and tried to prevent him from diving for the catch/running to it.

[Outsider1]

Good red zone defense hold for 3pts by EWU, but going to have to do a lot more than that to get a win today.

[TheKingpin28]

Way to get points on the board and take 8+ minutes off the clock.

[Rjones61]

Take your glasses off, he took him down and tried to prevent him from diving for the catch/running to it.

What!? You're not watching the right game hahahaha

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

That's kind of a win for EWU defense. Now the offense needs to get a few first downs to give their defense a break. Otherwise, they're in a big trouble...

[Laker]

8 minute 10 second drive ending in a Bison field goal. Not quite the MSU-Mankato record, but still time consuming.

[TheKingpin28]

What!? You're not watching the right game hahahaha

It's on ESPN2, maybe you should switch from the 2010 game to this one that is live.

[TennBison]

Bull**** PI call

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Put on your glasses. The guy barely touched him.
So if i was to barely poke you in the eye does that mean i didn't poke you in the eye??

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Huge first down for EWU!!

[TheKingpin28]

Nice missed hold on the RT.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Huge mistake by EWU!!

[ST_Lawson]

Nice missed hold on the RT.

How did they miss that one? Ray Charles could have seen that one, and he's blind...and dead.


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[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

EWU is mugging the NDSU Bison DL...

[Outsider1]

Dumb illegal formatioon mistake to take back a great play.

[SeattleBobcat]

These refs suck ass.

[Outsider1]

EWU is shooting themselves in the foot.

[The Kicker]

lol they called holding on 2 players

[Bisonator]

EWU holding every play. It's their only option. Our dline is eating them up.

[Laker]

Chop block calls back another big gain.

[SeattleBobcat]

EWU is mugging the NDSU Bison DL...

Nothing different than NDSU's OL is doing to EWU's DL.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

That might not have been a chop-block but there was clear holding.

[X-Factor]

Finally getting called for the blatant holding. Bison DL is dominating right now

[TheKingpin28]

How did they miss that one? Ray Charles could have seen that one, and he's blind...and dead.


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And then that chop block. This is getting ugly.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Nothing different than NDSU's OL is doing to EWU's DL.

Little easier to get away with a little tugs in run blocking then pass blocking when you're out in the open. EWU'S OL getting eaten up trying to pass block...

[X-Factor]

Nothing different than NDSU's OL is doing to EWU's DL.

LOL wut?

[TennBison]

These refs suck ass.
Yeah............they keep missing all the holding penalties EWU is committing on the Bison D-line.

[Outsider1]

That might not have been a chop-block but there was clear holding.

The chop block was minimal, the holding will have to be corrected. EWU is doing some good things if they can clean it up.

[The Kicker]

EWU had a really good shot to put up some points but they did it to themselves on that drive.

[ST_Lawson]

That might not have been a chop-block but there was clear holding.

Dude had him in a full-on headlock. Maybe trying to get him to tap out.


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[TheKingpin28]

Those penalties kill all momentum. Solid job by the defense to keep them off the board.

[Prime Power]

Bison Oline might hold, but they do a lot better job of not making it blatant. The fact that the officials are not calling the blatant holding is weird.

[mmiller_34]

EWU is mugging the NDSU Bison DL...

You mean like this?

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3384241/SaintsPatriotsGaletteHolding.jpg

[TennBison]

Man, look at that field, it is already getting destroyed.

[Outsider1]

Another 5 backs illegal formation? Really?

[The Kicker]

Just sloppy they need to clean it up fast or this game will be over. They are showing they can make the plays.

[caribbeanhen]

Bison 31 points better but with these Bison loving Refs it will be 50

[SeattleBobcat]

more BS calls, and now on a punt! I rewound the DVR and there were only 4 in the back field.

[Laker]

Another penalty on EWU. They can't keep doing that and stay in this game.

[mmiller_34]

How does EWU not know how to line up after 14 games?

[gsf23nd]

Bison 31 points better but with these Bison loving Refs it will be 50

yeah...screw those refs for knowing how to count to 5

[Da Herd]

EWU qb is looking dangerous..

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

It's feels like a TD drive here and the fat lady might start warming up early...

[TennBison]

Little easier to get away with a little tugs in run blocking then pass blocking when you're out in the open. EWU'S OL getting eaten up trying to pass block...
Nicely put. There is a hold on almost every play. It is the outright muggings that kill you.

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Great run.

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great run

[SeattleBobcat]

yeah...screw those refs for knowing how to count to 5

I watched the punt again, there were 4.

[TheKingpin28]

Love me some Ty Brooks!

[uni88]

Love me some Ty Brooks!Refs missed the hold by the WR.

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[JMU Newbill]

Lmfao at NDSU people trying to pretend like the refs don’t constantly favor them.

[kdinva]

more BS calls, and now on a punt! I rewound the DVR and there were only 4 in the back field.
it was close.....to me, the left split end was 4 feet off the L O S

[TheKingpin28]

Refs missed the hold by the WR.

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Yes it was but still not as bad as when the Bison are on defense.

[gsf23nd]

I watched the punt again, there were 4.

There is the punter, two up men, the guy right to the side of the center and then at the top of the screen, the gunner on that side is about two yards off the ball. That is five..

[TheKingpin28]

Lmfao at NDSU people trying to pretend like the refs don’t constantly favor them.

They don't. Ask us about phantom whistles.

[The Kicker]

Didn't the RB step out at the 30-35?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lmfao at NDSU people trying to pretend like the refs don’t constantly favor them.

I think it's funny that all the teams that are inferior to NDSU need to resort to conspiracy theories as to why NDSU always win...

I mean you really believe that?!?

[kdinva]

Bull**** PI call

Put on your glasses. The guy barely touched him.
+1

[Laker]

Stick scores his 15th rushing TD. 10-0 and if EWU doesn't sustain a drive they are in trouble.

[TennBison]

Bingo, that is what the best offensive player in the FCS will do for you.

[TheKingpin28]

EaStOn StIcK iS nOt A pAyToN wInNeR

[Outsider1]

Bottom line is EWU is beating themselves on penalties while the Bizon are killing it. I agree, by this stage of the game, a championship team knows how to line up and block.

[kdinva]

xlolx



Dude had him in a full-on headlock. Maybe trying to get him to tap out.

[X-Factor]

Lmfao at NDSU people trying to pretend like the refs don’t constantly favor them.

Can you post anything more ridiculous?

Give me a break. Refs don’t care who wins.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

EWU offense has to sustain something. Their coach may want to go fast but that seems completely counterproductive.....

[SeattleBobcat]

That was clearly the right call

[TheKingpin28]

That was clearly the right call

LG jumped, but ok...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

EWU QB is so elusive. That could have been a 10 yard loss...

[caribbeanhen]

Can you post anything more ridiculous?

Give me a break. Refs don’t care who wins.

that's true, but the spread is another story

[uni88]

Can you post anything more ridiculous?

Give me a break. Refs don’t care who wins.True. Whining that the refs favor SMSU is like whining that the refs are letting EWU get away with everything.

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[SeattleBobcat]

LG jumped, but ok...

after the LB was in the neutral zone. but yeah that doesn't matter if your NDSU right.

[No_Skill]

after the LB was in the neutral zone. but yeah that doesn't matter if your NDSU right.

I don't think the LB crossed over but our DE did.

[TheKingpin28]

after the LB was in the neutral zone. but yeah that doesn't matter if your NDSU right.


I don't think the LB crossed over but our DE did.

It was simulatenous but the LB never crossed.

[Rjones61]

According to Bison fans here, that should hav ebeen a PI

[TheKingpin28]

According to Bison fans here, that should hav ebeen a PI

According to EWU fans here, they have no idea what PI is.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Huge sequence in the game going on and people are still arguing about the refs....lol..

That was a big 3 points...now their defense needs a stop...

[Laker]

40 yard field goal by EWU.

[kdinva]

NDSU's defensive game plan looks good......

10-3 after the FG

[SeattleBobcat]

It was simulatenous but the LB never crossed.

Just like there was no Jersey grab in the End Zone on that play right? NDSU gets that call on a hand fight, but EWU doesn't get anything.

[Rjones61]

NDSU player getting chippy there.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

EWU's defense simply is losing the point of contact too much...

[TheKingpin28]

Just like there was no Jersey grab in the End Zone on that play right? NDSU gets that call on a hand fight, but EWU doesn't get anything.

U still mad about the bitch slap NDSU gave you in the Fargodome?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

What a great play!! You have a secondary receiver, Dunn, on that!!

[kdinva]

It could be a great day when your QB checks down to his 4th rec. option, gains 19

[TennBison]

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[TheKingpin28]

Was that Zach Vraa on the sideline?

[TennBison]

Boom shaka laka

[SeattleBobcat]

nice hold by the left guard.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD NDSU!

Now EWU needs a TD on their next drive it's likely curtains! The Bison are soooo good....

[Rjones61]

Clear holding call on the edge there. Could the Bison win without the refs?

[TheKingpin28]

Stick with ANOTHER TD.

[Laker]

Stick finishes another 10 play drive with a rushing TD. Eagles can't stop him. Bison up 17-3.

[Bison56]

Clear holding call on the edge there. Could the Bison win without the refs?

Losers always blame the refs.

[caribbeanhen]

Top 20 FBS team rolling it up on the best of FCS

[TheKingpin28]

Clear holding call on the edge there. Could the Bison win without the refs?

Keep whining and making excuses.

#YouveNeverSeenAnOffenseLikeThis

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Top 20 FBS team rolling it up on the best of FCS

Absolutely! NDSU is a Top 25 level D1 program. EWU is completely outmatched. But we knew that going in....

[TennBison]

nice hold by the left guard.
You're funny, do you want to come to my grandsons birthday party, you can be the comedy act.

[X-Factor]

EWU fans might be starting to realize what every other team along this run has discovered. The Bison are just at a different level.

You look at the difference between the two teams out there and unless EWU makes some huge changes this game will be a route

[No_Skill]

They just aren't used to seeing a good running team.

[kdinva]

replay to me shows a hold...........whatever....

[TennBison]

They just aren't used to seeing a great team.
Fixed it for you.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

replay to me shows a hold...........whatever....

Could have called a hold on EWU's QB scramble when he broke contain...

Well they called holding on the next play...

[TheKingpin28]

Nice hold on the WR.

[TennBison]

Refs must be good, they did not miss that call.

[Prime Power]

Lol at them complaining about getting a holding call....

[TheKingpin28]

Grabbed the jersey and took him down. #NotAHold xcoffeex

[Rjones61]

Hahahaha, wow. Refs should just put their green on now.

[TheKingpin28]

Good call on Intentional Grounding!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Right call....EWU making stupid mistakes....why even throw it?!?

[kdinva]

WR should have run out of bounds at the LOS, it would have been 2nd and 10......

[TennBison]

EWU trying to break the rules.

[TheKingpin28]

Hahahaha, wow. Refs should just put their green on now.

Read the damn rules! Even the 30 year veteran in the box is telling you you are wrong.

[Bisonator]

EWU making too many mistakes.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

WR should have run out of bounds at the LOS, it would have been 2nd and 10......

exactly!!

[kdinva]

split end couldn't even plant his feet inbounds...

[caribbeanhen]

Hahahaha, wow. Refs should just put their green on now.

What do you mean, the are already wearing under the zebra colors

[TheKingpin28]

Good to see Cox spying Barriere. Barriere is a solid athlete and way too elusive.

[TennBison]

That punt was to close for comfort, almost pinned us at the 1.

[Rjones61]

Read the damn rules! Even the 30 year veteran in the box is telling you you are wrong.


Lady Speaker, if you're going to call holding, call it on both sides. Plain and simple.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

EWU defense absolutely must get a stop here!

[caribbeanhen]

looks like at least a few thousand E Washington fans at the game

[TheKingpin28]

If you're going to call holding, call it on both sides. Plain and simple.

https://media1.tenor.com/images/f4dedde0eed5e4f9143d1d789ca5117f/tenor.gif

These refs are CAA and you can be sure they don't like NDSU anymore than any other FCS P3 school (Valley, CAA, Big Sky) and know if they **** up, they will get fired.

They are calling them fairly and have missed calls on NDSU as well, so stop your bitching.

[centennial]

Is this a game of equals?

[Bison56]

How dare those refs.

[El Griz]

Want to watch a good game. The referring as of now is making this game hard to watch.

[TheKingpin28]

See, they called False Start on the Bison, so you know they can't be wearing the Green and Gold.

[deez_na]

Hahahaha, wow. Refs should just put their green on now.

Not happy with the obvious holding?

[Rjones61]

Is this a game of equals?


No. NDSU have 18 men on the field every play.

[X-Factor]

One team is executing better than the other

That was a stupid challenge

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Now the EWU coach making a mistake. That challenge might be important...

[TennBison]

What a stupid challenge.

[Da Herd]

I realize #12 has two rushing touchdowns already but dang I’d like to see him dish the ball and make it through the game.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Huge stop by the Eagle defense!! A TD here and got something...

[TheKingpin28]

No. NDSU have 18 men on the field every play.

xbawlingx

[Bisonator]

Ew player made a nice aligator roll with Easton's leg on that non fumble play. Looks like stick is limping now.

[Bison56]

No. NDSU have 18 men on the field every play.

Lol you're an idiot.

[TheKingpin28]

I realize #12 has two rushing touchdowns already but dang I’d like to see him dish the ball and make it through the game.

Coach K said playbook was wide open today. Stick has full range to do what he wants when he calls the plays.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

EWU must take advantage of this field position!!

[centennial]

EWU player trying to leg lock Stick.

https://midnightlogic.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/kurt-angle_benoit-1691774.jpg

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

EWU just not up to the task. Great field position and a terrible pass/decision...

[TennBison]

There went the best chance by far for EWU.

[No_Skill]

Damn refs!!!!! Arggggg!!!!

[TheKingpin28]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Maybe the refs need to call that back for getting in the way of an EWU WR.

[Bisonator]

A ND kid with the interception! Levi Jordiem

[Laker]

Pick by NDSU.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Stick does not look good throwing the ball. WR was wide open...

EWU offense must do something!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

great play design!!

[TheKingpin28]

RPO is pure communism.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

4 down territory?!?

[Bisonator]

This would be big if they can score a TD before half. They get it to start the second half.

[Rjones61]

4 down territory?!?


Best likes to go for it, so maybe. We get the ball to start the second half, though.

[uni88]

RPO is legitimate son of the Veer.

FYP

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[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Fake FG for a TD!! We got a game!!!

[TheKingpin28]

Well that was short lived.

[Bisonator]

Wow huge play with the fake! TD ew

[TennBison]

Gotta give it to them, that was a great call.

[The Kicker]

So placeholder with the knee down counts as not down?

[Rjones61]

Would you look at that, flags stay in pockets and EWU gets a touchdown!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Was his left elbow down?!?!

[TheKingpin28]

So placeholder with the knee down counts as not down?

Nevermind, I learned something new and can admit when I am wrong.

[Prime Power]

Klieman.....the worst coach in history at realizing when a FAKE is coming....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

It was close but it should stand...

[Bisonator]

I don't know what they are looking at it's clearly a TD.

[BisonTru]

Good call and good execution by the holder.


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[Laker]

Robbie Grimsley, the pride of Hutchinson, MN made that last tackle.

EWU runs a fake field goal on 4th down to score a TD. Ball game again at 17-10.

When I was coaching at Buffalo Lake we ran the same play against Stewart for a successful two point conversion.

[TheKingpin28]

Why can we not have a camera on the pylon like the FBS?

[veinup]

that was exciting.

[PaladinFan]

Nothing worse in sports than watching a spread offense trying to score inside the 5 against a good defense.

[BisonTru]

That’s a TD, there should be no need for a replay.


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[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

This will be a game going into the second half but EWU is still living on the edge. You're not going to survive on fake FG's and losing the turnover battle against the Bison. The first series of the second half if obviously huge. EWU has to keep this within 1 possession heading into the 4th quarter....

Stick needs to get the passing game going. There's clearly holes in the EWU secondary. He needs to execute.

[fencer24]

Wow, two consecutive three and outs for the Bison? How did that ever happen? Has it ever happened before?

[X-Factor]

Wow, two consecutive three and outs for the Bison? How did that ever happen? Has it ever happened before?

Never before!

[PaladinFan]

This will be a game going into the second half but EWU is still living on the edge. You're not going to survive on fake FG's and losing the turnover battle against the Bison. The first series of the second half if obviously huge. EWU has to keep this within 1 possession heading into the 4th quarter....

Stick needs to get the passing game going. There's clearly holes in the EWU secondary. He needs to execute.

Same story for any underdog. Stay close and keep ducking the haymakers.

[Bisonator]

Great job by EW getting back in the game in that second quarter. Our offense needs to get back to keeping drives going. Two 3 and outs there put our defense in bad position. See who makes the better half time adjustments.

[Outsider1]

NDSU is definitely playing the better game, but like the fight in EWU to keep it within 7 at the half. We'll see if anything changes during the next two quarters...

[TheKingpin28]

And there is the Alabama that ESPN has to stroke. $$$

[The Kicker]

EWU has left a lot of points out there. If it wasn't for sloppy play they could have had 2-3 more scores on the board. They need to score to start the 2nd half if they are going to win.

Also NDSU's defense looks really bad today. Lot of 10+ yard plays by EWU today.

[AggieFinn]

Good Game.

[JayJ79]

That’s a TD, there should be no need for a replay.

well, all scoring plays are reviewed, and it was close enough to warrant a look instead of a cursory thumbs-up from the replay official.

I wasn't entirely sure about the rule with the holder's knee being down, and didn't know if it mattered or not that the holder had touched the ball down on the ground

[TribeNomad1]

And there is the Alabama that ESPN has to stroke. $$$

No surprise, any FCS broadcast on a major outlet (even regional) always goes right to the FBS news. They know where the bread is buttered.

[X-Factor]

EWU has left a lot of points out there. If it wasn't for sloppy play they could have had 2-3 more scores on the board. They need to score to start the 2nd half if they are going to win.

I’d like to know which imaginary game you’re watching? EWU has been dominated up front. They aren’t leaving any points out there. 2-3 more TDS? xlolx

[grizband]

well, all scoring plays are reviewed, and it was close enough to warrant a look instead of a cursory thumbs-up from the replay official.

I wasn't entirely sure about the rule with the holder's knee being down, and didn't know if it mattered or not that the holder had touched the ball down on the ground
Didn't see the play, but what I understand is the holder can legally advance the ball, if he starts with a knee on the ground.

[fencer24]

I’d like to know which imaginary game you’re watching? EWU has been dominated up front. They aren’t leaving any points out there. 2-3 more TDS? xlolx
Yeah, just look at all the sacks the Bison have. How many again?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Just a reminder...

NDSU 14 Colgate 0 Half
NDSU 14 SDSU 7 Half

They've been an awesome second half team in the playoffs...

[TheKingpin28]

No surprise, any FCS broadcast on a major outlet (even regional) always goes right to the FBS news. They know where the bread is buttered.

That's why I went with the $$$

It would be nice if they potentially talked about the actual game at the half. It's not like it would kill them to talk about the game that is currently going on. Unless you live under a rock, you know the FAKE D1 "P5 Championship" is on Monday.

[The Kicker]

Hey dumbass 2-3 scores is any means of points including FG's.

[SeattleBobcat]

Just a reminder...

NDSU 14 Colgate 0 Half
NDSU 14 SDSU 7 Half

They've been an awesome 3rd quarter team in the playoffs...

The Eagles are a strong second half team as well.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

No surprise, any FCS broadcast on a major outlet (even regional) always goes right to the FBS news. They know where the bread is buttered.

They've been doing it for years. No one should be surprised. I remember the 1998 title game between UMass and GSU and all they wanted to talk about was FSU-Tennessee. CBS was the best....

[MSUBobcat]

For the same reason this had to be played at 11 am local time when all they have on after is a regular season bouncy ballgame between Kansas and Iowa State..... ESPN doesn't give 2 $#its about FCS. Even the halftime show is about the FBS game. As if that won't be beaten ad nauseam for the next 2 days anyway.

[MSUBobcat]

Why can we not have a camera on the pylon like the FBS?

For the same reason this had to be played at 11 am local time when all they have on after is a regular season bouncy ballgame between Kansas and Iowa State..... ESPN doesn't give 2 $#its about FCS. Even the halftime show is about the FBS game. As if that won't be beaten ad nauseam for the next 2 days anyway.

[Bisonator]

Glad we get the 1000th break down of Monday nights game.xrolleyesx

[centennial]

Hey dumbass 2-3 scores is any means of points including FG's.

Piss off. You aren't watching the same game as the rest of us.

[The Kicker]

I would just love to see NFL post season talk all halftime for the Alabama Clemson championship game

[TheKingpin28]

For the same reason this had to be played at 11 am local time when all they have on after is a regular season bouncy ballgame between Kansas and Iowa State..... ESPN doesn't give 2 $#its about FCS. Even the halftime show is about the FBS game. As if that won't be beaten ad nauseam for the next 2 days anyway.

It's not like it would kill them financially.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

For the same reason this had to be played at 11 am local time when all they have on after is a regular season bouncy ballgame between Kansas and Iowa State..... ESPN doesn't give 2 $#its about FCS. Even the halftime show is about the FBS game. As if that won't be beaten ad nauseam for the next 2 days anyway.

The Wildcard game starts at 4:30. It's better for everybody involved to start this game before that. Give the casual football people an appetizer of before the NFL game...

[X-Factor]

Hey dumbass 2-3 scores is any means of points including FG's.

They haven’t even been in FG range that many times! xlolx

Quite being a clown

[semobison]

First possession of the 2nd half is going to be huge for both teams in this game!

[The Kicker]

Dude go back to wacking off to your shrine. You clearly don't know **** about football. DER I WATCH A DIFFERENT GAME YOU MUST BE WRONG

[X-Factor]

Game last year was 19-10 at halftime

[TheKingpin28]

Hey, there is the NDSU talk. Of course NDSU has the better run.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

It's funny, as soon as the half ended I immediately flipped to the Kentucky-Alabama bball game. Now it's half of that game and football is about to start again. Then they'll be golf from Hawaii, NFL playoffs and college bball!!

I like sports...xpopcornxxpopcornx

[MSUBobcat]

The Wildcard game starts at 4:30. It's better for everybody involved to start this game before that. Give the casual football people an appetizer of before the NFL game...

Could have started it at least an hr and a half later. If the casual fan wants "an appetizer" they can tune in then. If the game runs a bit past the start of the WC, they can decide to watch a (presumably) close championship game or the kickoff for a NFL game likely not involving their own team.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

EWU QB with another terrible pass...

[X-Factor]

How bout them apples?

[TheKingpin28]

If Best wants an uptempo game, that is likely to come back to bite him.

[fencer24]

Well, that's not good for EWU

[MSUBobcat]

They haven’t even been in FG range that many times! xlolx

Quite being a clown

Penalties DID cost EWU some big gainers and killed a drive, so idk about 2-3 scores, but potentially 1 for sure.

[TennBison]

We just let them think they were getting the ball first in the second half.

[Bisonator]

Huge interception there! Yuuuge

[TheKingpin28]

That's how you kill their chance that they had!

[TennBison]

so much for that, lol

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Wow!! Stick!!

[fencer24]

Can any QB hit their own receiver in this game?

[Bisonator]

Jfc and we give it right back nutso

[TheKingpin28]

And then they come back to give EWU the momentum.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Both teams now have INTs in scoring position. EWU still needs one more turnover to even things out...

[TheKingpin28]

Is Barriere hurt?

[caribbeanhen]

so now it's getting interesting with Stick rattled

[TennBison]

thank you

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Another EWU turnover!!

[The Kicker]

That arm/hand didn't look good

[TheKingpin28]

This is bad!

[Bisonator]

Stanley Jones with the strip sack!

[X-Factor]

so now it's getting interesting with Stick rattled

He’s not rattled. That much I can assure you.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

so now it's getting interesting with Stick rattled

Worst I've seen him. Credit to EWU's defense but his execution has been subpar when there's been opportunities...

[veinup]

Barriere where are you noooo

[Da Herd]

Pretty poor QB play going on out there.

[Bison56]

Sloppy second half so far yuck.

[JSUSoutherner]

Interesting. I wasn't aware JSU was playing today.