2022 Semifinal: #7 Incarnate Word @ #3 North Dakota State

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The D3 Title game is getting good too. Mt Union on the comeback trail....

[crusader11]

This game is now in Scott’s hands.

[Daytripper]

That is really a win for UIW. The last team to score a TD will probably in this.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

That is really a win for UIW. The last team to score a TD will probably in this.

If they can go down and score a TD the Bison are in deep doodie....

[ElCid]

NDSU can't trade FGs for TDs. Need a stop them here to gain some momentum. Otherwise....

[semobison]

The QB run worked until they began to expect it. This Bison offense is easy even for a bad defense to defend!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

NDSU with another guy hurt...this is unfortunate...

[crusader11]

UIW looks to be the better conditioned team.

Bison are in trouble.

[Daytripper]

I get the injuries, but it is starting to sound like an excuse. A bad look.

[ElCid]

Sure, UIW driving fast and Bison goes down. Must be getting tired.

[deez_na]

I get the injuries, but it is starting to sound like an excuse. A bad look.

When you have as many as they have it’s an issue no matter what

[uofmman1122]

I said it during the Sac game, but field goals feel like a losing strategy against this UIW offense.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

massive holding call!

[Daytripper]

Win for the Bison.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Nice kick! I'll be interested to see NDSU's playcalling given time and score...

[ElCid]

massive holding call!

Yup, saved it from getting away from the Bison.

[Daytripper]

Nice kick! I'll be interested to see NDSU's playcalling given time and score...

They have to score touchdowns. Miller will need to win it with his arm.

[crusader11]

Nice kick! I'll be interested to see NDSU's playcalling given time and score...

This game is setting up for UIW to have the ball last with a “score and win” kind of situation.

Either that, or they get the ball back and are able to run the clock out.

“Show me” time for Cam Miller.

[deez_na]

Now if Roehl can call a play and get us the lead back. No more same play over and over crap

[Bison56]

Turn the page in the playbook.

[deez_na]

Ok Roehl…..

[TheKingpin28]

Who would have seen QB run on 1st down? **** off Roehl

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[Daytripper]

UIW should have a spy on Miller.

[deez_na]

Who would have seen QB run on 1st down? **** off Roehl

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Shocker

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Boom!! TD Bison! Wow!

[Daytripper]

Boom! Last team to score a TD wins.

[TheKingpin28]

This team is causing me to enjoy the Yuenglings

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[UNHWildcat18]

come on UIW! the world believes in you! xlolx

[TheKingpin28]

ShockerIt's so pathetic at this point.

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[TheKingpin28]

What a 2pt call!

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[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

What a 2 point play! This is awesome! What a game!

[Daytripper]

This game has been VERY entertaining.

[Paladin1aa]

Back on top

[ElCid]

Can that be scored as an assist?

[deez_na]

It's so pathetic at this point.

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Frustrating as crap

[dewey]

What a 2pt call!

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Major kudos to Roehl (OC). Big time call. He gets a LOT of grief but he made a huge call there.

Dewey

[TheKingpin28]

Major kudos to Roehl (OC). Big time call. He gets a LOT of grief but he made a huge call there.

DeweyCredit where credit is due, but buck helped, but it worked and they used Cole without actually using him to make the defense bite on the play call

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[deez_na]

Get a stop and slow game ending drive

[TheKingpin28]

This defense is playing to not lose.

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[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UIW has legit P5 skill guys....

[deez_na]

This defense is playing to not lose.

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Tighten it up

[ElCid]

Get a stop and slow game ending drive

Not sure they will get a stop.

[deez_na]

Not sure they will get a stop.

Likely no. We play too loose on the WRs

[ElCid]

That Cooper is ridiculously good for UIW.

[UNHWildcat18]

UIW has shot themselves in the foot so much this game. If they fail to get this conversion its over

[ElCid]

Wow poor decision on 3rd down.

[ElCid]

They to kick it now. Can't go for it on 4th.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Still not sure why Kinne is leaving the largest Catholic school in Texas, located in a great city and great campus, for a FBS dumpster fire....

[uofmman1122]

Woof, that might do it

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Huge stop!

[UNHWildcat18]

and they failed to convert. stupid call

[Daytripper]

Bad call. Take the tie.

[TheKingpin28]

You take the points there, but let's go!

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[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

They to kick it now. Can't go for it on 4th.

I agree! Not sure why they went for it. Kick the FG, even if NDSU scores you'll still get a shot to tie or win....

[ElCid]

Can't believe they would go for it. Might have lost it on that call.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UIW ball!!

[uofmman1122]

oh my god, that's a fumble

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

wow!! this is the second time this playoff I saw a blatant misuse of replay...

[uofmman1122]

WHAT!?!?

[Daytripper]

Fumble. Bull****.

[UNHWildcat18]

terrible ****ing call I feel bad for UIW, refs have hosed them this game.

[Bison56]

What the hell is going on with this officiating crew?

[TheKingpin28]

Ref wiped the sweat away after the review

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[Daytripper]

HORRIBLE CALL!

[uofmman1122]

Wow, that is some buuuuuuuullshiiiiiiiit

[TheKingpin28]

terrible ****ing call I feel bad for UIW, refs have hosed them this game.Refs have been bad both ways for both teams numerous times

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[deez_na]

What was confirmed? Bison had ball?

[ElCid]

Wow. Interesting fumble ruling.

[Cat4Life]

Wow. What a crap call.

[Bison56]

terrible ****ing call I feel bad for UIW, refs have hosed them this game.

They made plenty of mistakes themselves.

[UNHWildcat18]

Thanks Patriot league refs for blowing so many calls this game.

[deez_na]

They saying iuw stole ball from pile?

[UNAPride]

I hate when the refs are this inept and affect a game so much. It really cheapens the sport as a whole. Wow.

[UNHWildcat18]

They made plenty of mistakes themselves.
True enough UIW has left points on the board that’s for sure.

[TheKingpin28]

They saying iuw stole ball from pile?They must have ruled that NDSU recovered the fumble and then UIW took it back after that?

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[ElCid]

Clutch tackle in backfield.

[UNAPride]

Thanks Patriot league refs for blowing so many calls this game.

So embarrassing for the entire division.

[Puddin Tane]

Bad call. Take the tie.

hmmm…”an i dont think we can’t stop em, might as well go for it call” ?

[caribbeanhen]

They saying iuw stole ball from pile?

It was stolen all right

[deez_na]

Can cam hit just one guy?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Great stop UIW! I like it that they got a stop so that the replay will not deny them a chance. Time actually works more in their favor imo...

[TheKingpin28]

Cam makes a competent throw and it's all but game over there.

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[Paladin1aa]

Defense has to step up. Game on the line now

[Schism55]

Of course we can't get a ****ing completion to salt the game away, brutal

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[deez_na]

It was stolen all right
Looked like bison guy was on ball and word pulled it out from under him

[ElCid]

97 yards to win.

[deez_na]

Of course we can't get a ****ing completion to salt the game away, brutal

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He has missed so many easy throws

[Daytripper]

hmmm…”an i dont think we can’t stop em, might as well go for it call” ?

You force them to earn the win. UIW has shown they can stop them.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UIW's OL is really good....

[gofurman]

How many completions does the QB fir NDSU have?? ONE??? Good grief. That’s SHOCKING. 1/11.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

INT! game over! Scott made the mistake....

[uofmman1122]

Damn, what a game

[Daytripper]

****!

[TheKingpin28]

DAWSON WEBER WITH THE PICK OF DESTINT

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[caribbeanhen]

That was dumb

[crusader11]

Oh no, Lindsey. Why gamble like that?

[Bison56]

Way too much air on that pass.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

He really wasn't that open. The safety had a beat on him the whole time. Terrible mistake...I don't think NDSU was stopping them...

[TheKingpin28]

UIW, hell of a season. Honestly, you guys are legit a top 5 team in the country and you ain't 5.

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[CopperCat]

Terrible throw. Worse decision with the game on the line.

[UNHWildcat18]

Another year… another year with NDSU in the title game. woooo ya rah rah so excited……..

[ElCid]

Should have just run. 50/50 ball was just dumb.

[Bison56]

Great game minus the refs.

[gofurman]

Great win. But damn. ONE COMPLETION ????

bye bye UIW …. Like I said MAKE THEM THROW.


Offense only. Turnover. Penalty. PAC 12 teams don’t win national titles. Called it

[lionsrking2]

That’s the Lindsey Scott we know and love

[TheKingpin28]

He really wasn't that open. The safety had a beat on him the whole time. Terrible mistake...I don't think NDSU was stopping them...He was open, but the pass was under thrown and waited too long to get to him.

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[NDB]

Another year… another year with NDSU in the title game. woooo ya rah rah so excited……..

There was more excitement in this game than the last ten years of unh football.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

He was open, but the pass was under thrown and waited too long to get to him.

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He was open but not to the extent that an accurate throw wasn't needed. The announcers made it seem like he was open by 20 yards. Then the ball gets to the WR and two Bison defenders are right there...

[TheKingpin28]

****, if Cam connects even 50% of his passes, it's a different game, but if UIW doesnt give the game away early on and step on the throat, I dont think they come back.

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[Bison56]

UIW had them on the ropes.

[Daytripper]

The winner of the SDSU-MSU game will completely roll NDSU.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

That was helluva game! Part of me has a great appreciation for UIW as a program/school but I also have a great respect for NDSU...

[TheKingpin28]

He was open but not to the extent that an accurate throw wasn't needed. The announcers made it seem like he was open by 20 yards. Then the ball gets to the WR and two Bison defenders are right there...Man, UIW deserves to be in the title game but I'm beyond happy to see NDSU back to Frisco

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[crusader11]

He was open but not to the extent that an accurate throw wasn't needed. The announcers made it seem like he was open by 20 yards. Then the ball gets to the WR and two Bison defenders are right there...

True. When I heard “wide open” I was expecting to see a receiver leaked out behind the safeties and would be walking into the end zone. It was a 40/60 ball with two NDSU DBs right there. A real shame because I think UIW would have continued moving down the field.

[UNHWildcat18]

There was more excitement in this game than the last ten years of unh football.

I beg to differ but more importantly…….. oh man you that butthurt over the fact NON NDSU people are not excited about another NDSU title appearance? grow up dude

[NDB]

I beg to differ but more importantly…….. oh man you that butthurt over the fact NON NDSU people are not excited about another NDSU title appearance? grow up dude

I don't care what you think.

[gofurman]

Aw. UIW crying. Ha ha ha. NEVER NEVER hitch your wagon to an offense only team. You had to know you were going to lose. Hell, your coach was halfway out the door every week. At least Sac State coach was sticking with his team until they lost. Old UIW coach was spending good bit of time at Texas State. I would be PISSED if I were a UIW player. “Hey, I’m here giving my all.. why the hell are spending so much time at Texas State?”

GREAT JOB NDSU.

Great season UIW. UIW = FCS Oregon. It NEVER wins championships. Gotta play defense. .

[UNHWildcat18]

I don't care what you think.
being so salty to insult me and my team over a simple “wow I’m not that excited post” would suggest otherwise. Have a safe trip to frisco!

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I don't care what you think.
being so salty to insult me and my team over a simple “wow I’m not that excited post” would suggest otherwise. Have a safe trip to frisco!

[Karl Havoc]

Aw. UIW crying. Ha ha ha. NEVER NEVER hitch your wagon to an offense only team. You had to know you were going to lose. Hell, your coach was halfway out the door every week. At least Sac State coach was sticking with his team until they lost. Old UIW coach was spending good bit of time at Texas State. I would be PISSED if I were a UIW player. “Hey, I’m here giving my all.. why the hell are spending so much time at Texas State?”

GREAT JOB NDSU.

Great season UIW. UIW = FCS Oregon. It NEVER wins championships. Gotta play defense. .

Defense was good enough to win. NDSU only had 334 yards. The turnovers were the difference in the game. And frankly, it appeared that UIW recovered that fumble at the end.

[KPSUL]

The winner of the SDSU-MSU game will completely roll NDSU.

I wouldn't bet the ranch on that one Tex.

[KPSUL]

Defense was good enough to win. NDSU only had 334 yards. The turnovers were the difference in the game. And frankly, it appeared that UIW recovered that fumble at the end.

You were listening to the TV analysis not watching the video. The call on the field was the ball was fumbled, but recovered by NDSU. You could see nothing different on any of the replays.

[Schism55]

Bonkers but great game. Hats off to UIW, got some studs on that team. Bison passing offense was freaking awful tonight. I didn't see a replay but did Zach totally drop that long pass in the end zone?

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[SDFS]

OK, what was the reply ref looking at? OMG.

[The Yo Show]

Even more so than any other factor UIW coaching decisions cost them the game. They went with the fancy new quant choices of always going on 4th down. That cost them the game.

[lionsrking2]

UIW walked away from 7 points and lost by 3.

[gofurman]

Man, UIW deserves to be in the title game but I'm beyond happy to see NDSU back to Frisco

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Nah, you,re too nice. Teams that don’t play defense… lead THE COUNTRY in penalties (these refs really helped UIW by not calling hardly any penalties ) and turn the ball over in playoffs shouldn’t win. They are FREAKISH on offense. But that’s just ONE part of the game.

Heck, if you can’t beat a team that completed ONE PASS (!!!!!!) you didn’t deserve to win

[deez_na]

OK, what was the reply ref looking at? OMG.
Which play?

[UNAPride]

OK, what was the reply ref looking at? OMG.

The replay outcomes were delusional. This crew should be reviewed.

[Karl Havoc]

You were listening to the TV analysis not watching the video. The call on the field was the ball was fumbled, but recovered by NDSU. You could see nothing different on any of the replays.

Nah, I’m not an idiot.

I’m saying it looked like UIW came out of the pile possession. Did not appear either NDSU player had possession in the pile.

[crusader11]

Nah, you,re too nice. Teams that don’t play defense… lead THE COUNTRY in penalties (these refs really helped UIW by not calling hardly any penalties ) and turn the ball over in playoffs shouldn’t win. They are FREAKISH on offense. But that’s just ONE part of the game.

Heck, if you can’t beat a team that completed ONE PASS (!!!!!!) you didn’t deserve to win

Hey man, you okay?

UIW actually played some pretty good defense tonight. NDSU had five freaking pass yards.

Offense let them down with some really untimely turnovers. As good as Scott was, he made some poor decisions at critical junctures.

[gofurman]

Defense was good enough to win. NDSU only had 334 yards. The turnovers were the difference in the game. And frankly, it appeared that UIW recovered that fumble at the end.

I meant more of the year long defense. Or lack thereof. 66-63 Oregon type teams never win titles.

also I have to agreee with other guy - video showed a fumble but recovered by NDSU. Not arguing. Just as guy above said I didn’t get why announcers thought UIW recovered. It appeared it was a fumble and NDSU guy scooped it right back up.

anyway. NDSU won.

Let me say this. UIW and SELA were GREAT and very very good teams, respectively. Very Very STRONG. Please hear that.
But man looking at how EVERY Southland game in playoffs was 6, 3, 3, and 3 point differential.. so close. the OTHER Southland teams must stink. because UIW CRUSHED the league members by an average of about 37 points or something. Sheesh.
just a super top heavy league. Not an insult. Kind of like Clemson rolling the ACC most years

A sincere congrats to UIW and SELA on great years!!!

[mvemjsunpx]

True. When I heard “wide open” I was expecting to see a receiver leaked out behind the safeties and would be walking into the end zone. It was a 40/60 ball with two NDSU DBs right there. A real shame because I think UIW would have continued moving down the field.

He was wide open over the middle initially, but that was while Scott was escaping the D-lineman.

It looked like he was still pretty open before Scott set to throw, though. A little earlier, a little further…

[Christiank22]

Nah, I’m not an idiot.

I’m saying it looked like UIW came out of the pile possession. Did not appear either NDSU player had possession in the pile.

From what I was told Kobe had possession, the play was called dead, then UIW took the ball away.

[SDFS]

Which play?

Fumble, recovered by NDSU at the 5:06 of the 4th. NDSU - 49 never had control of the ball after the fumble.

[FUBeAR]

Nah, I’m not an idiot.

I’m saying it looked like UIW came out of the pile possession. Did not appear either NDSU player had possession in the pile.
FUBeAR says you’re both wrong…

1) Clearly a fumble
2) Refs ruled it a fumble recovered by NDSU
3) Replay on ESPN cut off before we could see recovery. Just showed 1 bad inconclusive angle. Coming out of the pile with the ball is certainly not definitive.

No clue what correct call was, but the Refs did seem to be rushing that CONFIRMED decision.

[Christiank22]

FUBeAR says you’re both wrong…

1) Clearly a fumble
2) Refs ruled it a fumble recovered by NDSU
3) Replay on ESPN cut off before we could see recovery. Just showed 1 bad inconclusive angle

No clue what correct call was, but the Refs did seem to be rushing that CONFIRMED decision.

Or… BeAR with me here.. ;) or the play was obviously recovered by NDSU on their replay, which isn’t the same as our replay, so they called it right away.

[gofurman]

Hey man, you okay?

UIW actually played some pretty good defense tonight. NDSU had five freaking pass yards.

Offense let them down with some really untimely turnovers. As good as Scott was, he made some poor decisions at critical junctures.

you have a point. You do. They did play better D tonight. It was more that while Watching them play Sac State I said “winner of this (UIW V SAC STATE) loses next week “

i guess I just have a thing that teams KNOWN for systemic great offense and not much defense don’t usually win these type of games. Thus the Oregon reference.

great season UIW. Be interesting to watch them next year with new coach and no Scott etc (I think)

is Scott gone / is he out of eligibility ???

[semobison]

Someone needs to tell the Bison coaches that the foreward pass is legal on first down!

If I was a UIW fan I’d be pissed. Twice inside the five in the first half and you get two points. In the 4th qtr you take the FG to tie the game.

[Puddin Tane]

Aw. UIW crying. Ha ha ha. NEVER NEVER hitch your wagon to an offense only team. You had to know you were going to lose. Hell, your coach was halfway out the door every week. At least Sac State coach was sticking with his team until they lost. Old UIW coach was spending good bit of time at Texas State. I would be PISSED if I were a UIW player. “Hey, I’m here giving my all.. why the hell are spending so much time at Texas State?”

GREAT JOB NDSU.

Great season UIW. UIW = FCS Oregon. It NEVER wins championships. Gotta play defense. .

Id take 12-2 with an FBS win

[semobison]

you have a point. You do. They did play better D tonight. It was more that while Watching them play Sac State I said “winner of this (UIW V SAC STATE) loses next week “

i guess I just have a thing that teams KNOWN for systemic great offense and not much defense don’t usually win these type of games. Thus the Oregon reference.

great season UIW. Be interesting to watch them next year with new coach and no Scott etc (I think)

is Scott gone??

Defense is a lot easier playing a team that will only throw on 3rd and long!

[Prime Power]

There was more excitement in this game than the last ten years of unh football.

Except for UNH fans when they went up on NDSU 7-0 in 2013.

[FUBeAR]

Or… BeAR with me here.. ;) or the play was obviously recovered by NDSU on their replay, which isn’t the same as our replay, so they called it right away.
Sure…if you say so. We ESPN viewers didn’t see that though. Would have liked a few more views / longer looks, but Refs…were pretty much…”NOTHING TO SEE HERE. Keep moving!”

[Christiank22]

Sure…if you say so. We ESPN viewers didn’t see that though. Would have liked a few more views / longer looks, but Refs…were pretty much…”NOTHING TO SEE HERE. Keep moving!”

The refs aren’t watching the broadcast. For all they knew the play was replayed 10 times or not at all on our screen.

You’re telling me the logical explanation of it was clearly recovered by NDSU is less likely than some tin foil conspiracy theory that the refs wanted NDSU to have the ball?

[gofurman]

Someone needs to tell the Bison coaches that the foreward pass is legal on first down!

If I was a UIW fan I’d be pissed. Twice inside the five in the first half and you get two points. In the 4th qtr you take the FG to tie the game.

that coach is so dmn against FGs. It’s crazy. Anything short of 4th and 7 he’s going for it. Sometimes. Just sometimes discretion is the better part of valor.

you probably heard the quote from his interview during game. Roughly he said “Asked about his FG kicker he said I usually just go for it instead of FGs”. #FGscount

he probably shoulda taken the one late in game to tie the game. Guess he trusts his athletes on offense

[gofurman]

Anyway. Is Scott out of eligibility??

[FUBeAR]

The refs aren’t watching the broadcast. For all they knew the play was replayed 10 times or not at all on our screen.

You’re telling me the logical explanation of it was clearly recovered by NDSU is less likely than some tin foil conspiracy theory that the refs wanted NDSU to have the ball?
FUBeAR is telling you exactly what he typed which looks nothing like what you typed that you think FUBeAR is telling you.

[dewey]

****, if Cam connects even 50% of his passes, it's a different game, but if UIW doesnt give the game away early on and step on the throat, I dont think they come back.

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I agree but not all of those are Miller's fault. Quite a few drops early in the game.

Dewey

[Christiank22]

FUBeAR is telling you exactly what he typed which looks nothing like what you typed that you think FUBeAR is telling you.

You were claiming they wanted to move quick as if “there’s nothing to see here” ????? I’m not sure if you know what you’re talking about

[NDB]

Except for UNH fans when they went up on NDSU 7-0 in 2013.

How dare you!

[dewey]

The winner of the SDSU-MSU game will completely roll NDSU.

Really? Have you learned nothing from NDSU the last decade? Don't forget this is the same NDSU team that has absolutely OWNED MSU the last few years and NDSU had SDSU dead in Fargo if not for a dumb penalty.

Dewey

[lionsrking2]

I meant more of the year long defense. Or lack thereof. 66-63 Oregon type teams never win titles.

also I have to agreee with other guy - video showed a fumble but recovered by NDSU. Not arguing. Just as guy above said I didn’t get why announcers thought UIW recovered. It appeared it was a fumble and NDSU guy scooped it right back up.

anyway. NDSU won.

Let me say this. UIW and SELA were GREAT and very very good teams, respectively. Very Very STRONG. Please hear that.
But man looking at how EVERY Southland game in playoffs was 6, 3, 3, and 3 point differential.. so close. the OTHER Southland teams must stink. because UIW CRUSHED the league members by an average of about 37 points or something. Sheesh.
just a super top heavy league. Not an insult. Kind of like Clemson rolling the ACC most years

A sincere congrats to UIW and SELA on great years!!!
Both McNeese and Texas A&M-Commerce were more physically talented than Samford. McNeese was in flux due to coaching change and really didn’t figure out who they’re were until late in the season but they have talent and I expect them to make a jump in 2023. Commerce had the best player we played against all year, by far, and he’s now transferring to Arkansas. But they also had good players on defense, just not enough depth to withstand injuries and faded down the stretch. We caught them when they were full strength with QB healthy. The rest of the league was either young or banged up. Half of the league will be hiring new coaches and with the portal I expect things to get interesting.

[FUBeAR]

You were claiming they wanted to move quick as if “there’s nothing to see here” ????? I’m not sure if you know what you’re talking about
FUBeAR is not sure if you know how to read words.

They did move unusually quickly on that review. FUBeAR wanted to see more angles of the fumble recovery.

Those are the words FUBeAR has typed. No others. Move on.

[BisonTru]

IW was pretty damn impressive imo. They held their own in trenches like I’ve only seen out of a few teams in the FCS over the years.

That dink and dunk offense was efficient and NDSU didn’t have an answer.

-4 in the turnover column is tough to overcome. Not sure the best team won today.

[KPSUL]

Except for UNH fans when they went up on NDSU 7-0 in 2013.

It was a great, albeit short lived moment ! But let's face it, your 2013 team was significantly more talented than this 2022 version. Although I give your team high marks for the grit and determination they showed tonight! And I certainly thought it was exciting.

And the 2013 UNH Wildcats were a cinderella team that made the playoffs by winning some big games and finishing 7-4. They managed to beat the CAA and Southland Champs in the 2nd round and the Qtr Finals before being clearly outmatched by an iconic NDSU team in the Semi-final. If you don't think those earlier upset playoff wins were exciting then you've really lost touch with reality.

[dewey]

IW was pretty damn impressive imo. They held their own in trenches like I’ve only seen out of a few teams in the FCS over the years.

That dink and dunk offense was efficient and NDSU didn’t have an answer.

-4 in the turnover column is tough to overcome. Not sure the best team won today.

True but NDSU didn't make the mistakes to cost them the game. Lindsey had time to win the game but got baited into that throw by a 6th year senior safety. Twice!

UIW chasing points in the 3rd and not taking the field goal was huge.

Dewey

[Professor Chaos]

All I can say is "How in the holy hell did NDSU win that game???"

SDSU and Montana St watching that game tonight....

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PjwAUK052f8/ULZ89hLY_rI/AAAAAAAADiE/7zS5fxNU968/s1600/excited-ron-swanson.gif

[ming01]

I dont care who is injured for Frisco. Im still picking the Bison.

[dewey]

All I can say is "How in the holy hell did NDSU win that game???"

SDSU and Montana St watching that game tonight....

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PjwAUK052f8/ULZ89hLY_rI/AAAAAAAADiE/7zS5fxNU968/s1600/excited-ron-swanson.gif

NDSU will have some studs healthy in a few weeks for MSU and SDSU.

I would rather see MSU.

Dewey

[dewey]

I dont care who is injured for Frisco. Im still picking the Bison.

You God dang right! This team just won't stay on the mat.

Go Bison!

Dewey

[deez_na]

Fumble, recovered by NDSU at the 5:06 of the 4th. NDSU - 49 never had control of the ball after the fumble.

Hard to say, he was laying on the ball with his right arm, hard to tell but the other guy grabbing and ripping it out wouldn’t warrant it as being recovered by iuw

[JacksFan40]

You God dang right! This team just won't stay on the mat.

Go Bison!

Dewey
Except in the second half against SDSU.

[Professor Chaos]

NDSU will have some studs healthy in a few weeks for MSU and SDSU.

I would rather see MSU.

Dewey
If I knew the Bison were going to win I'd rather it be SDSU. If I knew they were going to lose I'd rather it be Montana St. My head says give me Montana St.... my heart says give me SDSU. :)

[POD Knows]

OK, what was the reply ref looking at? OMG.
They were looking T possession after the fumble. The ruling on the field was that NDSU recovered the fumble and apparently there wasn’t enough on replay to overturn or something

[POD Knows]

This game reminded me of the fight scene in Cool Hand Luke, Luke is getting his ass handed to him for the entire fight but won’t go down, the character, “Dragline” get tired of beating the **** out of him and walks away, leaving a dazed and confused Luke wondering what the **** just happened

Great second quarter by NDSU saved the day but they got out played badly during the rest of the game. No idea how they won that game and that long throw at the end and interception was pretty boneheaded. They were moving the hall at will, got greedy and it killed them.

[caribbeanhen]

Anyway. Is Scott out of eligibility??

he’s been in college for 7 years
5 teams
24 years old

so probably not

[caribbeanhen]

4th quarter let’s see how IW is lookin

Sailor Pep talk for the emotional Bison fans that were posting hysterical thoughts in the first quarter

[Professor Chaos]

Sailor Pep talk for the emotional Bison fans that were posting hysterical thoughts in the first quarter
I have a personal rule to (try to) never post (or even look at) game threads involving NDSU during the game... I sometimes break it but I had zero urge to break that rule today. But that sounds really unlike Bison fans to be critical of their team during a rough patch of the game though... ;)

[gofurman]

Here’s a question.

do Walter Payton award winners throw so many Interceptions in better competition?

sure vs Southland Defenses where they ran up the score like 60-7 weekly… Scott had an astounding 50 TD to 4 INT ratio. That is SICK !!!!!!! I literally can’t get my head around that 12.5 TD to 1 INT ratio
but then threw at least two picks vs Furman and 2 tonight. Honestly Scott had a TON to do with why UIW was in the game tonight but he also took them out of it. Can’t throw those type of picks in big games.

Maybe here’s a better way to to note what I am saying. Scott threw at as many Interceptions in just THREE playoff games as he did in their ENTIRE REGULAR SEASON. That’s wacky and probably says a lot about who they play during the regular season. There was no game pressure or not many decent defenses during Southland etc


personally - and I heard it said elsewhere - I think Scott is a FREAK ATHLETE abut especially as a RUNNER more than a passer

[BisonBacker]

First off congrats to UIW, they have a hell of a team.

Now I was pretty negative on a different forum with a group of Bison fans and pretty much thought that after the first quarter (worst quarter of Bison football I've seen in a long long time) that the game was pretty much over already at that point. But a few things come to mind and I'm guilty myself of some of these points.

1. NDSU played for sure the worst quarter of football I've seen them play all year in that first quarter. Not to take away from UIW and what they did but NDSU freaking gift wrapped that game for UIW in the first quarter.
2. NDSU has a boatload of players (key players) that weren't even suited for this game due to injuries.
3. NDSU lost several players to the transfer portal that they sure could have used tonight but hey that's part of college football now I guess.

So with all that being said NDSU still found a way to win. Was ugly as **** and nothing like the dominant NDSU teams of the past but a Win is a Win. NDSU needs to get healthy before the Championship game but regardless anyone counting them out because they are not the dominant team like they've had in years past is making a big mistake. I know I did tonight after that first quarter.

[lionsrking2]

he’s been in college for 7 years
5 teams
24 years old

so probably not
His dad will find a loophole to sue for another year.

[Gil Dobie]

Great game by UIW. Bison players pulled this one out despite the game plan by the coaching staff. They displayed a lot of heart and determination.

[ysubigred]

he’s been in college for 7 years
5 teams
24 years old

so probably notBasket weaving taking 7 years now? You'd think as good as he appears the NFL would have happened already.

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[Cocky]

Was the referee crew the same one who officiated the Georgia 3A Championship game (Cedar Grove game)? The fumble call in this game was about the same level as the TD i call in the high school game. At least no replay in GA high school game.

[Fordham]

Amazing game. Congrats to IW on a tremendous season such a well fought semifinal.

Congrats to ND St. Simply amazing program

[caribbeanhen]

I have a personal rule to (try to) never post (or even look at) game threads involving NDSU during the game... I sometimes break it but I had zero urge to break that rule today. But that sounds really unlike Bison fans to be critical of their team during a rough patch of the game though... ;)

good rule and nice humor

[BisonTru]

True but NDSU didn't make the mistakes to cost them the game. Lindsey had time to win the game but got baited into that throw by a 6th year senior safety. Twice!

UIW chasing points in the 3rd and not taking the field goal was huge.

Dewey

Fair. Those two interceptions were definitely on them. They couldn't throw it vertically down field all game. They honestly should have known that because their QB obviously didn't have the arm or accuracy past 10+ yards.

It could have got interesting at the end their tho. That dink in dunk (bubble screens and draws for days) was unstoppable by NDSU but it doesn't exactly get down the field very quick. It think if NDSU could have avoided the big plays they could get hold them off to a field goal just on time possibly.

[BisonTru]

They were looking T possession after the fumble. The ruling on the field was that NDSU recovered the fumble and apparently there wasn’t enough on replay to overturn or something

This. The moron ESPN broadcast kept showing the ball being fumbled which wasn't disputed and called by the refs. It was the recovery that was in question and the broadcast never gave us a good look at that. Hoping the replay ump got a good look but until someone posts some video of a clear IW recovery it's impossible to say they got that wrong.

[Sitting Bull]

Amazing game. Congrats to IW on a tremendous season such a well fought semifinal.

Congrats to ND St. Simply amazing program

+1!!

[Professor Chaos]

Was the referee crew the same one who officiated the Georgia 3A Championship game (Cedar Grove game)? The fumble call in this game was about the same level as the TD i call in the high school game. At least no replay in GA high school game.
So I haven't watched the replay yet or read that specific part of the game thread when that happened but did the broadcast try to claim they were reviewing whether it was a fumble or not? Because that's not accurate. The white hat announced that the ruling on the field was a fumble recovered by the offense and then "confirmed" that on replay. From the clip I saw it looked like Brozio (#49 for NDSU) took a while to figure out that the ball was loose and but eventually grabbed it.

[crusader11]

Was the referee crew the same one who officiated the Georgia 3A Championship game (Cedar Grove game)? The fumble call in this game was about the same level as the TD i call in the high school game. At least no replay in GA high school game.

It was the most important moment in the game. Why did they take seemingly two looks at it and confirm the decision on the field?

It all happened very quickly, but seemed like they acknowledged the fumble and ruled an NDSU recovery. Maybe there weren't enough angles for them to overrule the call on the field? Even still, seemed like an awfully quick review.

[BisonBacker]

It was the most important moment in the game. Why did they take seemingly two looks at it and confirm the decision on the field?

It all happened very quickly, but seemed like they acknowledged the fumble and ruled an NDSU recovery. Maybe there weren't enough angles for them to overrule the call on the field? Even still, seemed like an awfully quick review.

That targeting (non call) was bull**** also. Officiating was pretty bad.

[Professor Chaos]

It was the most important moment in the game. Why did they take seemingly two looks at it and confirm the decision on the field?

It all happened very quickly, but seemed like they acknowledged the fumble and ruled an NDSU recovery. Maybe there weren't enough angles for them to overrule the call on the field? Even still, seemed like an awfully quick review.
Watched that part of the replay and you're right... that was really quick. I'm not so sure #49 for NDSU ever had it. They didn't have great angles to overturn but to come away that quick with a "call confirmed" not even a "call stands" seemed premature. Maybe they had a different angle that they didn't show on the broadcast??? If not, replay should've taken more time I'd think.

[ming01]

Matchup wise I think Id rather play SDSU. MSU's run game could be a major problem for us.

[caribbeanhen]

Didn’t help UIW that their stud WR got hurt .... looked like he hurt his knee long before it finally forced him out of the game

[jacksfan29!]

All I can say is "How in the holy hell did NDSU win that game???"

SDSU and Montana St watching that game tonight....



Nope, it is the Bison. Found myself cheering for NDSU for one reason only. If Stiggy and crew can get it together today, the only team I want SDSU to play in Texas is NDSU. By January 8 the Bison would be healthy, SDSU would be healthy, people forget how many NDSU players are sitting on the sideline injured right now. Everyone wants to prove themselves, the only way to do that is to beat the best.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

First off congrats to UIW, they have a hell of a team.

Now I was pretty negative on a different forum with a group of Bison fans and pretty much thought that after the first quarter (worst quarter of Bison football I've seen in a long long time) that the game was pretty much over already at that point. But a few things come to mind and I'm guilty myself of some of these points.

1. NDSU played for sure the worst quarter of football I've seen them play all year in that first quarter. Not to take away from UIW and what they did but NDSU freaking gift wrapped that game for UIW in the first quarter.
2. NDSU has a boatload of players (key players) that weren't even suited for this game due to injuries.
3. NDSU lost several players to the transfer portal that they sure could have used tonight but hey that's part of college football now I guess.

So with all that being said NDSU still found a way to win. Was ugly as **** and nothing like the dominant NDSU teams of the past but a Win is a Win. NDSU needs to get healthy before the Championship game but regardless anyone counting them out because they are not the dominant team like they've had in years past is making a big mistake. I know I did tonight after that first quarter.




This here.

The 3 weeks will definitely help getting guys healthy.

To me, it doesn't matter who wins today. The game will be a good one. Beating either team will be sweet but probably SDSU a little bit more.

[Preferred Walk-On]

Nope, it is the Bison. Found myself cheering for NDSU for one reason only. If Stiggy and crew can get it together today, the only team I want SDSU to play in Texas is NDSU. By January 8 the Bison would be healthy, SDSU would be healthy, people forget how many NDSU players are sitting on the sideline injured right now. Everyone wants to prove themselves, the only way to do that is to beat the best.

NDSU will be healthier, but not SDSU healthy, assuming the Jacks make it out relatively unscathed and, of course, win. Still injuries (and now transfers) are a part of the game, so there should be absolutely no excuses come Jan 8. There is no way to make this post sound non-excusey (sorry about that), but let’s not kid ourselves about what a matchup will look like compared to what it potentially could have looked like. That said, I will not be making any excuses for the Bison. All seasons play out with all sorts of different circumstances, and everybody has to deal with them, NDSU included.


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[Cocky]

So I haven't watched the replay yet or read that specific part of the game thread when that happened but did the broadcast try to claim they were reviewing whether it was a fumble or not? Because that's not accurate. The white hat announced that the ruling on the field was a fumble recovered by the offense and then "confirmed" that on replay. From the clip I saw it looked like Brozio (#49 for NDSU) took a while to figure out that the ball was loose and but eventually grabbed it.


The ref did say recovered by NDSU. But to confirm is what seemed like 10 seconds was quick. The TV angles never confirmed anything, maybe stand but at least take a good look or send your replay to the TV broadcast to settle down the viewers.

The announcers were typical ESPN FCS announcers, didnt listen to the ref or his call of a NDSU recovery.

[Professor Chaos]

The ref did say recovered by NDSU. But to confirm is what seemed like 10 seconds was quick. The TV angles never confirmed anything, maybe stand but at least take a good look or send your replay to the TV broadcast to settle down the viewers.

The announcers were typical ESPN FCS announcers, didnt listen to the ref or his call of a NDSU recovery.
Agreed, the only thing I can think of is that the replay booth had an angle that they didn't show on TV that made it an easy review. It seemed like the broadcast replays kept trying to focus more on the fumble itself than the recovery so they didn't give much for us to go on. The replays in stadium give even less so none of us there had any clue either. If the best angles the replay official had were the ones they showed on the broadcast that was a bad call to confirm the call on the field especially that quickly.

[Puddin Tane]

Here’s a question.

do Walter Payton award winners throw so many Interceptions in better competition?

sure vs Southland Defenses where they ran up the score like 60-7 weekly… Scott had an astounding 50 TD to 4 INT ratio. That is SICK !!!!!!! I literally can’t get my head around that 12.5 TD to 1 INT ratio
but then threw at least two picks vs Furman and 2 tonight. Honestly Scott had a TON to do with why UIW was in the game tonight but he also took them out of it. Can’t throw those type of picks in big games.

Maybe here’s a better way to to note what I am saying. Scott threw at as many Interceptions in just THREE playoff games as he did in their ENTIRE REGULAR SEASON. That’s wacky and probably says a lot about who they play during the regular season. There was no game pressure or not many decent defenses during Southland etc


personally - and I heard it said elsewhere - I think Scott is a FREAK ATHLETE abut especially as a RUNNER more than a passer

I think you might be in love with the Southland

[gofurman]

I apologize if posted earlier. Probably was. I’m a little surprised that NDSU is a NINE point favorite. I know. I know. They always win but Samford covered (barely by a point) and many here think this will be a tough game. Mine seems a little high for a game I see as close.

That said I’m Kinda pulling for NDSU as I’m tired of all this Lindsey Scott and UIW junk. It’s a TEAM GAME. And NDSU pulls guys in as freshman (some VERY talented guys like Trey Lance but they were NDSU guys all along) and then DEVELOPS them. Which, in many peoples view, is what makes FCS so great. Wouldn’t mind seeing Scott and colleagues walk off the field having been KILLED. Problem is dang if they didn’t catch NDSU missing about 9 starters I swear.

Interesting that the UIW coach is already spending 2 days a week or so over at Texas state! Eventually that has to hurt UIW. that would piss me off if I were a UIW player

From my post above.
“I’m a little surprised that NDSU is a NINE point favorite.“

That actually aged well. Surprising for me LOL. I took UIW and felt real comfortable all game. Never could understand the 9 points. Just too much

[gofurman]

His dad will find a loophole to sue for another year.

Lol. I hear ya.

I think that in all seriousness his NFL shot is as a runner or ATH - not as QB. That’s why he’s still here in year 7 (benefit to UIW) and not gone like Trey Lance. Crazy to think Lance would still be at NDSU (I think) if in a “seven year program”

[Christiank22]

Lol. I hear ya.

I think that in all seriousness his NFL shot is as a runner or ATH - not as QB. That’s why he’s still here in year 7 (benefit to UIW) and not gone like Trey Lance. Crazy to think Lance would still be at NDSU (I think) if in a “seven year program”

Lance would be a senior this year I believe. So we don’t even need the “7 year” stuff

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Lol. I hear ya.

I think that in all seriousness his NFL shot is as a runner or ATH - not as QB. That’s why he’s still here in year 7 (benefit to UIW) and not gone like Trey Lance. Crazy to think Lance would still be at NDSU (I think) if in a “seven year program”


If Lance had 7 years to play he would still have 2 years eligibility after this year.

[Puddin Tane]

If Lance had 7 years to play he would still have 2 years eligibility after this year.

Ndsu safety aint exactly on accelerated track.

found one guy on internet search, guy for etsu, that was in his eighth year.

[FUBeAR]

Ndsu safety aint exactly on accelerated track.

found one guy on internet search, guy for etsu, that was in his eighth year.
LB Fowlkes from ETSU finished in 2021 - 1 yr Redshirt, 2 yrs Medical Waivers (‘Redshirts’), 1 yr ‘Free’ Covid, 4 years of Playing Eligibility… 1+2+1+4 = 8

[JacksFan40]

Ndsu safety aint exactly on accelerated track.

found one guy on internet search, guy for etsu, that was in his eighth year.
Oregon TE was just granted eligibility for a 9th year of CFB.

[Bisonator]

Wow what a game that was last night. First off congrats to UIW on a terrific season and you have an outstanding FB team. It's amazing how far that program has come in such a short period of time! I was really impressed with your line play you have big guys but they are also mobile and really dominated us at times. They came in and punched us in the mouth and definitely had us on the ropes but just couldn't finish us off. Anyway congrats again!

On the fumble everyone seems to be hung up on it sure looked to me like our fullback #49 recovered it on the ground and when he rolled over the UIW player took it away. But lets not pretend that was the only play that changed the game, there were about a dozen of them in that game! Both teams had big plays and bad ones and there were plenty of opportunities for them to put it away.

As bad as we played at times and all of the injuries this team has they just keep on fighting and refuse to quit. Even though the dome wasn't packed the fans that showed up brought the noise! Proud to be Bison fan! They'll need to play a lot better in 3 weeks to be champions. Hopefully we get some guys back and get healthier. Go Bison!

[MIBT]

Agreed, the only thing I can think of is that the replay booth had an angle that they didn't show on TV that made it an easy review. It seemed like the broadcast replays kept trying to focus more on the fumble itself than the recovery so they didn't give much for us to go on. The replays in stadium give even less so none of us there had any clue either. If the best angles the replay official had were the ones they showed on the broadcast that was a bad call to confirm the call on the field especially that quickly.Replay would start reviewing immediately after the play was over. They likley had at least 6-8 cameras, and we only saw 2 in replay plus the live feed which showed nothing. They first had to review fumble/down. That was very easy. Then I'm guessing they got a good view that showed the Bison recovery quickly. Stands would have taken longer because they would have looked at more views. If they didn't have a great vote they would have gone with stands.

The TV production was probably focused on the fumble and not the recovery like the announcers were. That's why they only showed the 2 angles that showed the fumble.

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[Professor Chaos]

Replay would start reviewing immediately after the play was over. They likley had at least 6-8 cameras, and we only saw 2 in replay plus the live feed which showed nothing. They first had to review fumble/down. That was very easy. Then I'm guessing they got a good view that showed the Bison recovery quickly. Stands would have taken longer because they would have looked at more views. If they didn't have a great vote they would have gone with stands.

The TV production was probably focused on the fumble and not the recovery like the announcers were. That's why they only showed the 2 angles that showed the fumble.

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Had a few fans comment on Bisonville who were sitting on the nearest sidelines with good views of the play say that they saw Brozio (#49 for NDSU) with the ball on the ground and then a UIW defender ripped it away from him.

Consider the source and possible bias but that would corroborate the quick review and the call being confirmed rather than just standing as called.