North Dakota St at Sam Houston St Game Thread

[TexasTerror]

North Dakota State Bison @ Sam Houston State Bearkats
Sat, Sept. 12 · 6 p.m · Bowers Stadium

Live Video: GoBearkats.com
Live Stats: GoBearkats.com

Audio:
NDSU: http://www.gobison.com/liveEvents/liveEvents.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&KEY=
SHSU: http://www.gobearkats.com or http://www.ksam1017.com

Releases
NDSU: Not available as of post
SHSU: Not available as of post

Team Web Site:
NDSU: http://www.gobison.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&KEY=&SPID=695&SPSID=11850
SHSU: http://www.gobearkats.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19900&KEY=&SPID=11345&SPSID=92955

Team Fan Sites:
NDSU: http://www.bisonville.com or http://www.bisonsports.com
SHSU: http://www.katfans.com/

Game Day Weather Information:
http://www.wunderground.com/sports/CFB/hometeam/Sam_Houston_State:Bearkats.html

[MplsBison]

I expect a similar game to WIU-SHSU. Similar offenses between WIU and NDSU.

But I also expect NDSU to pull the W.

[The Sheriff]

North Dakota State Bison @ Sam Houston State Bearkats
Sat, Sept. 12 · 6 p.m · Bowers Stadium

Live Video: GoBearkats.com
Live Stats: GoBearkats.com

Audio:
NDSU: http://www.gobison.com/liveEvents/liveEvents.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&KEY=
SHSU: http://www.gobearkats.com or http://www.ksam1017.com

Releases
NDSU: Not available as of post
SHSU: Not available as of post

Team Web Site:
NDSU: http://www.gobison.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&KEY=&SPID=695&SPSID=11850
SHSU: http://www.gobearkats.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19900&KEY=&SPID=11345&SPSID=92955

Team Fan Sites:
NDSU: http://www.bisonville.com or http://www.bisonsports.com
SHSU: http://www.katfans.com/

Game Day Weather Information:
http://www.wunderground.com/sports/CFB/hometeam/Sam_Houston_State:Bearkats.html

Wow!! Can you do this for every game in the FCS!?!? Then again, my wife thanks you for not because nothing would get done around the house if you did... ha ha ha.

[TexasTerror]

Wow!! Can you do this for every game in the FCS!?!? Then again, my wife thanks you for not because nothing would get done around the house if you did... ha ha ha.

Nope - just SHSU games. It'd take too much time to do everything, but this sure makes it easy to keep track of games.

The whole reason I started this for FB and select SHSU MBB games is because there were way too many repetitive questions asking for this kind of information, most of which had been answered time and time again.

[onbison09]

I will be there!! Hope the Herd shows up!

[dlsiouxfan]

My prediction 31-13 SHSU. The Bison D is soft and slow and will have a hard time stopping anyone. Overall SHSU has a strong edge in the coaching department and Bohl's boys probably won't get off the airplane until the third quarter which is pretty standard for the Bison.

[Thumper 76]

I think 31-13 is a little bit silly if u ask me as a prediction. Granted I don't know much about SHSU but I think that NDSU is going to be better this year than last due to last years wake up call of a finish in the MVC. Id guess this will be a one touchdown game if that

[Gil Dobie]

Thanks for the info TT, hoping the Bison perform better than I expect them to. xoopsx

[Thundar]

My prediction 31-13 SHSU. The Bison D is soft and slow and will have a hard time stopping anyone. Overall SHSU has a strong edge in the coaching department and Bohl's boys probably won't get off the airplane until the third quarter which is pretty standard for the Bison.


please explain when were and how you have come to this conclusion??
xcoffeex

BTW, without looking it up I bet you couldn't name the conference or Head coach of Sam Houston St.xlolx

[dlsiouxfan]

please explain when were and how you have come to this conclusion??
xcoffeex

BTW, without looking it up I bet you couldn't name the conference or Head coach of Sam Houston St.xlolx

Southland Conference.... You're right I don't know who the coach is but Coach Bohl is outcoached in nearly every one of your games. How many times has NDSU came out flat and got behind early the last two seasons? That's a telltale sign of poor coaching. Hasn't he also been the special teams coach the last two seasons? A unit that's been absolutely awful.

[MplsBison]

Please ignore disiouxfan. I mean, come on, how obvious can you get? Look at his sig line for crying out loud.


Please, take it from a fellow troll: the best way to kill it is to NOT feed it.

[TxState_GO_CATS!]

if you are outcoached vs. SHSU, your coach needs to be fired.

[BisonNDSU]

My prediction 31-13 SHSU. The Bison D is soft and slow and will have a hard time stopping anyone. Overall SHSU has a strong edge in the coaching department and Bohl's boys probably won't get off the airplane until the third quarter which is pretty standard for the Bison.

YOU ARE A DUMBA$$ HAHAHAHAHAHA WOW DELUSIONAL. SUE SUCK DL

[andy7171]

Hey MPLS, I thought this game was never going to happen?

[TexasTerror]

NDSU release...

http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=11850&SPID=695&DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=204789286

SHSU release...

http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19900&ATCLID=204789069

[TexasTerror]

Hey MPLS, I thought this game was never going to happen?

Well, SHSU offered to move the game to the Metrodome for a guarantee of $150k, but it just wasn't going to happen. NDSU was too excited about the prospects of playing in Texas...

[BisonBacker]

Is this the Smack thread xsmhx

[Gil Dobie]

Is this the Smack thread xsmhx

It shouldn't be, and neither should the UND/Texas Tech thread. :(

[Gil Dobie]

Well, SHSU offered to move the game to the Metrodome for a guarantee of $150k, but it just wasn't going to happen. NDSU was too excited about the prospects of playing in Texas...

NDSU did like McAllen in the 1980's, except the first trip against Texas St (at the time called SW Texas St)

[andy7171]

Well, SHSU offered to move the game to the Metrodome for a guarantee of $150k, but it just wasn't going to happen. NDSU was too excited about the prospects of playing in Texas...

Not to derail your thread, but when do the guarentee game payouts become public?

[TexasTerror]

Not to derail your thread, but when do the guarentee game payouts become public?

For which? Most guarantee game information for FBS vs FCS is already out there, just need to look in the right places...

[BisonBacker]

At least this game should give Bison fans a better handle on where this team is headed this year. Looking forward to the game.

[OrygunBison]

TT - do you get the feeling that SHSU is a little extra hungry still in response to the way things ended in Fargo a couple of years ago? Seems to me like they should be kinda jacked up considering that and the loss to WIU.

Bison need to be ready to play their game and not get pulled into an emotional game.

[TexasTerror]

TT - do you get the feeling that SHSU is a little extra hungry still in response to the way things ended in Fargo a couple of years ago? Seems to me like they should be kinda jacked up considering that and the loss to WIU

How many guys on the squad were big parts of that 2007 squad? Seems that number dwindles by the week!

Kats will want to get back in the 'W' column and this is a big game for the coaching staff's future.

[TexasTerror]

Article from the IN-FORUM...


North Dakota State will look to rebound from a season-opening loss when the Bison travel to Sam Houston State this weekend. For an indicator of improvement, look no farther than the first play of the game.

The kickoff.

It’s a field position battle the Bison struggled with last year. Last week, Iowa State averaged 30 yards per kickoff return in a 34-17 win that included a 60-yard rally-killing return by David Sims after the Bison pulled within 14-7.

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/252277/

[katstrapper]

TT - do you get the feeling that SHSU is a little extra hungry still in response to the way things ended in Fargo a couple of years ago? Seems to me like they should be kinda jacked up considering that and the loss to WIU.

Bison need to be ready to play their game and not get pulled into an emotional game.

Only person hungry from the last NDSU/SHSU game is Coach Whitten. There may be a handful of players feeling the same, but not many left. SHSU is nowhere near as talented as that team you saw in Fargo. QB situation is bleak..secondary is very weak..no pressure from the defensive line and both starting offensive tackles are out with injuries. SHSU new look defense was not good.

The only way SHSU wins this game is by emotion and the true faithful know how good Whitten is in getting a team fired up...xlolx NDSU brings their passing attack and has a field day on the inexperienced secondary.

[onbison09]

Only person hungry from the last NDSU/SHSU game is Coach Whitten. There may be a handful of players feeling the same, but not many left. SHSU is nowhere near as talented as that team you saw in Fargo. QB situation is bleak..secondary is very weak..no pressure from the defensive line and both starting offensive tackles are out with injuries. SHSU new look defense was not good.

The only way SHSU wins this game is by emotion and the true faithful know how good Whitten is in getting a team fired up...xlolx NDSU brings their passing attack and has a field day on the inexperienced secondary.

Umm have you heard about the team at all? If we win the game it's going to be because we establish the run and work off that. I'm surprised you guys aren't that confident. WIU is pretty salty. (I didn't see the game though)

[PantherRob82]

WIU didn't look very good and SHSU looked worse. Look at Barr from WIU's passing stats from last year and then look what he did to SHSU.

[TexasTerror]

Umm have you heard about the team at all? If we win the game it's going to be because we establish the run and work off that. I'm surprised you guys aren't that confident. WIU is pretty salty. (I didn't see the game though)

Most SHSU fans are basing their thoughts with NDSU off the 2007 squad because of that game between our teams. I tried informing them of the who is gone, who is back earlier this season to no avail...as most of our fans do not follow the national scene anymore, perhaps due to lack of success in putting our squad in position to worry about the playoffs...

[BisonBacker]

Only person hungry from the last NDSU/SHSU game is Coach Whitten. There may be a handful of players feeling the same, but not many left. SHSU is nowhere near as talented as that team you saw in Fargo. QB situation is bleak..secondary is very weak..no pressure from the defensive line and both starting offensive tackles are out with injuries. SHSU new look defense was not good.

The only way SHSU wins this game is by emotion and the true faithful know how good Whitten is in getting a team fired up...xlolx NDSU brings their passing attack and has a field day on the inexperienced secondary.


I almost spit out my coffee when I read this xlolx but on the other hand this could be just what the doctor ordered for our QB. Of course I think even Stevie Wonder could figure out who he's going to pass to on each play xsmhx Still I'm looking forward to the game.

[darell1976]

Is the game televised?? With UND at a bye i would like to see some local football.

[MplsBison]

You may be able to view an online stream of a local cable channel, if they have the game.

I was shocked to find out that I was able to go to channelsurfing.net and view the local Ames, Iowa MidCon Cable channel that had the NDSU-ISU game.

I'm not quite sure how that works, if someone has to capture whatever channel it is and upload it to the site? But it was sure cool!

[TexasTerror]

MplsBison -

This live stream of the game will be on GoBearkats.com and consequently, the NDSU web site (with SHSU audio) since both are JumpTV schools, right?

Channelsurfing.net typically carries games on CBS College Sports web sites (formerly CSTV) and they are located in Sweden or somewhere like that.

[Silenoz]

MplsBison -

This live stream of the game will be on GoBearkats.com and consequently, the NDSU web site (with SHSU audio) since both are JumpTV schools, right?

Channelsurfing.net typically carries games on CBS College Sports web sites (formerly CSTV) and they are located in Sweden or somewhere like that.
How good is the live stream usually?

[PantherRob82]

The channelsurfing streams are usually very good. Last week they lost a few due to the companies requesting the games be removed. Is the gobearkats.com feed free?

[Thundar]

Only person hungry from the last NDSU/SHSU game is Coach Whitten. There may be a handful of players feeling the same, but not many left. SHSU is nowhere near as talented as that team you saw in Fargo. QB situation is bleak..secondary is very weak..no pressure from the defensive line and both starting offensive tackles are out with injuries. SHSU new look defense was not good.

The only way SHSU wins this game is by emotion and the true faithful know how good Whitten is in getting a team fired up...xlolx NDSU brings their passing attack and has a field day on the inexperienced secondary.


I didn't know we had this luxuryxlolxxlolxxlolx

[JBB]

Here is my take on the game as posted on www.bisonsports.net

Sam Houston State is a payoff game for the BISON. Not in money but in self actualization.

After the ISU game it seems the BISON fateful are looking at the glass as half full or half empty. This game will help reveal which it is.

You might remember last time:

Quote:
The Bison defeated the Bearkats 41-38 before 18,961 fans at the Fargodome on Sept. 15, 2007. The two teams combined for 909 yards total offense and 79 points. Both teams scored go-ahead touchdowns in the final 30 seconds.


This one has the makings of an exciting matchup too. Last week, in a 35-28 loss to WIU, they went down to the last play of the game. Houston transfer Blake Joseph was 15-27 for 173 yards, a very Mertens like night, Joseph also ran for 25. He had no INTs but he didnt have any TD passes either.

NDSU will also have to contend with running back James Aston who had 126 yards on 18 carries.

The weakness the Bearkats have is the defense. I see Mertens having a huge night. It could be the 437 yds in passing they gave up last week or the 178 Mertens had against ISU but it has the potential to be a banner night.

One thing I like about Mertens is his overall performance. On paper he is a good QB. Knowing what we know many BISON fans feel the stats are only half the story. The ability to lead the team to a win is in question. Does Mertens lose games for the BISON? Do his lapses of concentration, mistakes and INTs make him a mixed bag, maybe a detriment?

He did make mistakes at ISU. They may have cost the BISON the game, but I doubt it. Even with the score instead of a fumble and letting the deflected pass be a completion and the drive successful NDSU still loses 31-34. It would have been a lot more fun but saying he lost the game is a little strong.

On Saturday I look for the O line to lead the way. Not only will they give NDSU a chance to get maybe 300 yds rushing they should be able to give Mertens the time to find the NDSU receivers. He threw to the running backs a lot last week and that will probably continue, but our wide outs should be able to get open and let Mertens go down field more. This is an offense that likes to keep it short in the air and add the yards after the catch.

Although this could be a thriller look for a dominating performance. NDSU should win this one the same way ISU won last week, going away. I like 34-17 as the score.

[TexasTerror]

The channelsurfing streams are usually very good. Last week they lost a few due to the companies requesting the games be removed. Is the gobearkats.com feed free?

GoBearkats.com feed is not free. It is a 'pay per view' service, typical of any other JumpTV school's web sites.


How good is the live stream usually?

Feed is not bad for SHSU. They are using a tri-caster and our radio guys. It has gotten better since they started doing web streaming...

[BisonBacker]

I didn't know we had this luxuryxlolxxlolxxlolx

We don't xbawlingx

[TexasTerror]

Houstonian talks with NDSU's student paper sports editor...

http://media.www.houstonianonline.com/media/storage/paper229/news/2009/09/10/Sports/Q.A-With.North.Dakota.State.Sports.Editor-3767228.shtml

Sports Network goes in favor of NDSU and does not mention the strong passing attack talked about by katstrapper...

http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4253052

[JBB]

Good call by Brett Kahn, but he has the game at 7 with and over under at 49. I think the spread will be larger as will the total score. If Brett were taking bets I would take NDSU and the over.

I called it 34-17 and think that is realistic. The running game is going to be overpowering and Mertens should have a great night passing.

[JacksFan06]

Here is my take on the game as posted on www.bisonsports.net

Sam Houston State is a payoff game for the BISON. Not in money but in self actualization.

After the ISU game it seems the BISON fateful are looking at the glass as half full or half empty. This game will help reveal which it is.

You might remember last time:

Quote:
The Bison defeated the Bearkats 41-38 before 18,961 fans at the Fargodome on Sept. 15, 2007. The two teams combined for 909 yards total offense and 79 points. Both teams scored go-ahead touchdowns in the final 30 seconds.


This one has the makings of an exciting matchup too. Last week, in a 35-28 loss to WIU, they went down to the last play of the game. Houston transfer Blake Joseph was 15-27 for 173 yards, a very Mertens like night, Joseph also ran for 25. He had no INTs but he didnt have any TD passes either.

NDSU will also have to contend with running back James Aston who had 126 yards on 18 carries.

The weakness the Bearkats have is the defense. I see Mertens having a huge night. It could be the 437 yds in passing they gave up last week or the 178 Mertens had against ISU but it has the potential to be a banner night.

One thing I like about Mertens is his overall performance. On paper he is a good QB. Knowing what we know many BISON fans feel the stats are only half the story. The ability to lead the team to a win is in question. Does Mertens lose games for the BISON? Do his lapses of concentration, mistakes and INTs make him a mixed bag, maybe a detriment?

He did make mistakes at ISU. They may have cost the BISON the game, but I doubt it. Even with the score instead of a fumble and letting the deflected pass be a completion and the drive successful NDSU still loses 31-34. It would have been a lot more fun but saying he lost the game is a little strong.

On Saturday I look for the O line to lead the way. Not only will they give NDSU a chance to get maybe 300 yds rushing they should be able to give Mertens the time to find the NDSU receivers. He threw to the running backs a lot last week and that will probably continue, but our wide outs should be able to get open and let Mertens go down field more. This is an offense that likes to keep it short in the air and add the yards after the catch.

Although this could be a thriller look for a dominating performance. NDSU should win this one the same way ISU won last week, going away. I like 34-17 as the score.

What is the depth chart looking like for NDSU WR's. 1. Holloway 2. Washington 3. McNorten ? Mack & Williams are out right?

[katstrapper]

Terror,

WHO CARES what Sports Network talks about or doesnt talk about. They are not the sports authority on FCS football.

All one has to do is watch football and use a little common sense..Both of SHSU starting Offensive Tackles are hurt and out of game... One tackle started his first game since at SHSU and the other is a red-shirt freshman that came in after the other injury. Only chance Kats will have to move ball consistenly will be a steady dose of James Aston, RB. Other than that not much else to be excited about. Wide receivers did nothing spectacular last week and we are NO WHERE as talented at that position as in years past.

Other side of ball, secondary is VERY weak with two freshman starting, a brand new free safety that transferred from JC and another CB that doesnt have much playing time. Defensive Line got NO push last week vs WIU and gave up a total of 554 yds of total offense. NDSU's wont need a high powered aerial attack to eat up our defense. As a matter of fact, the defensive line is pretty much the same defensive line from last year's defense that was 97th overall in FCS. That is 97 out of roughly what, 112 teams?

Take off your rose colored glasses.

My prediction........NDSU 38-17

[TheBisonator]

Both of SHSU starting Offensive Tackles are hurt and out of game... Only chance Kats will have to move ball consistenly will be a steady dose of James Aston, RB. Other than that not much else to be excited about.

Other side of ball, secondary is VERY weak with two freshman starting, a brand new free safety that transferred from JC and another CB that doesnt have much playing time. Defensive Line got NO push last week vs WIU and gave up a total of 554 yds of total offense. NDSU's Mertens will have success.

My prediction........NDSU 38-17

We have a fairly strong D-line, but they have issues rushing the QB. But they did a decent job stopping Iowa State's RB for 86 total yards last game. Our secondary needs some work, but I don't know how adept you guys are at passing.

I still say NDSU 35 SHSU 23.

[onbison09]

This game might be an Ollie Williams special http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VZ7hlkTNY0.

[JBB]

What is the depth chart looking like for NDSU WR's. 1. Holloway 2. Washington 3. McNorten ? Mack & Williams are out right?

I think you have it just about right. Just as notable Washington and Seigers on kick returns.

Good Luck against GSU Saturday!

[JBB]

There are a lot of fans that would like to run NDSUs win down a bit by reminding anybody that will listen that ISU was not a quality team and that is simply not true. They would give every team in the FCS a nice ruckus and might even lose a few.

This is the week, if this thing unfolds like I think it will, that the victory will be justifiably questioned because of the opponent. Unless SHSU fixes a lot of things already discussed by Saturday NDSU doesnt even have to improve from the first game to have what should be an easy time of it.

I think The BISON will improve this Saturday. Overall its a young, inexperienced team anchored by a few very reliable and experienced upper classmen in key positions. It is also very talented. The more they play together the better they will be. Its really "The new BISON" and the core of the team NDSU is going to have over the next four years. As a new team I am very encouraged.

[TexasTerror]

Game day articles...from the SHSU-side of things. FYI...I will not be around at game time due to prior commitments.

Bearkat Gameday: Secret Weapons
http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_255023402.html?keyword=topstory

Getting to know: SHSU deep snapper Justin Humphrey
http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_255023124.html?keyword=secondarystory

Coaches corner: Bison linemen could pose problems for Bearkats
http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_255022903.html

[darell1976]

3rd and 1 from NDSU 2 for Sam Houston St.

[darell1976]

TD-SHSU

SHSU 7
NDSU 0 11:15 1st Qtr

[darell1976]

Its a downpour at the game. Could be a sloppy game.

[darell1976]

SHSU ball at their own 1.

SHSU 7
NDSU 0 7:56 1st Qtr

[darell1976]

SHSU 7
NDSU 0 FG good but running into the kicker.

1:00 left in first qtr.

[darell1976]

TD NDSU

NDSU 7
SHSU 7 31 sec left 1st qtr.

[darell1976]

NDSU 7
SHSU 7 end of 1st qtr. Still in the monsoon.

[darell1976]

SHSU 14
NDSU 7 8:40 2nd qtr

[darell1976]

TD-SHSU

SHSU 21
NDSU 7 4:08 left 2nd qtr

[darell1976]

FG-SHSU

SHSU 24
NDSU 7 1:05 left 2nd qtr

[darell1976]

SHSU 24
NDSU 7 Halftime

[darell1976]

TD-NDSU

SHSU 24
NDSU 14 13:44 3rd qtr

[ValleyChamp]

What the hell is going on with this game? Are the Bison terrible or what?

[BisonBacker]

What the hell is going on with this game? Are the Bison terrible or what?

Simple answer is YES

[darell1976]

What the hell is going on with this game? Are the Bison terrible or what?

Slow 1st qtr due to torrential rain then Sam Houston caught fire now its back and fourth SHSU is at the NDSU 5 very early 3rd qtr.

[darell1976]

TD-SHSU

SHSU 31
NDSU 14 11:16 3rd qtr

[darell1976]

NDSU can't seem to stop SHSU passing offense.

[BisonBacker]

I can see now why Wyoming got rid of Breske. He's got to go. I really have to question Bohls ability not only to evaluate talent in players but also coaches.

[TexasTerror]

Just getting in...

Sounds like SHSU is up 31-14 and the Bearkat defense is sticking up for itself. Glad to hear it. Let's see if we can keep this up - GEAUX KATS!

[darell1976]

Originally Posted by dlsiouxfan
My prediction 31-13 SHSU. The Bison D is soft and slow and will have a hard time stopping anyone. Overall SHSU has a strong edge in the coaching department and Bohl's boys probably won't get off the airplane until the third quarter which is pretty standard for the Bison.


YOU ARE A DUMBA$$ HAHAHAHAHAHA WOW DELUSIONAL. SUE SUCK DL

Not such a dumbass is he.xwhistlex

[darell1976]

FG-NDSU

SHSU 31
NDSU 17 7:47 3rd qtr

[TexasTerror]

I think the SHSU fans are really caught off-guard...

There were lots of 'rookie mistakes' for the Kats and perhaps WIU is legit (saw they were close with NIU). If that's the case, perhaps SHSU could be a decent team...? Not sure what to make of it all.

[darell1976]

It was 7-7 after the first quarter but 17-0 SHSU in the 2nd and now its close to a blowout but NDSU is hanging on.

[darell1976]

TD-NDSU 63yd pass by QB Mertens

SHSU 31
NDSU 24 3rd qtr

[darell1976]

SHSU 31
NDSU 24 end of 3rd qtr.

NDSU ball at the SHSU 12

[BEAR]

NDSU sneakin' and a creepin', creepin' and a sneakin' . Kats showing their true colors...xlolx JK!xlolx

[darell1976]

TD-NDSU

NDSU 31
SHSU 31 14:17 4th qtr

It was 31-14 Kats...Unreal!!!!

[darell1976]

Originally Posted by dlsiouxfan
My prediction 31-13 SHSU. The Bison D is soft and slow and will have a hard time stopping anyone. Overall SHSU has a strong edge in the coaching department and Bohl's boys probably won't get off the airplane until the third quarter which is pretty standard for the Bison.



Not such a dumbass is he.xwhistlex

Nevermind.xlolx

[PantherRob82]

WIU is getting smoked by NIU. NDSU isn't looking real good but could win this one

[darell1976]

TD-SHSU

SHSU 38
NDSU 31 13:32 4th qtr

No defense tonight for either team.

[TxState_GO_CATS!]

is the rain playing a big role?

[PantherRob82]

NDSU is 4th or 5th in the MVFC at this point. They need to right the ship

[darell1976]

is the rain playing a big role?

Stopped raining after the first qtr.

[BisonBacker]

Neither team has a defense anymore. NDSU just scored a TD

[TxState_GO_CATS!]

watching now. shsu's secondary is (still) terrible...wow

[darell1976]

TD-NDSU XP missed

SHSU 38
NDSU 37 4th qtr

[BisonBacker]

NDSU misses the extra point holy crap what else can go wrong???

[darell1976]

NDSU misses the extra point holy crap what else can go wrong???

That XP could kill them!!!

[darell1976]

Almost 700yds of offense for both teams after 3 quarters!!!

[TexasTerror]

Almost 700yds of offense for both teams after 3 quarters!!!

Sounds very familiar...does it not, Bisons? xnodx

[darell1976]

TD-SHSU

SHSU 45
NDSU 37 8:44 4th qtr

[darell1976]

Oh great signal trouble on the radio broadcast.

[BisonBacker]

Not only does our defense suck but now so does the radio signal.

[SDFS]

Hey guys the game is on

http://channelsurfing.net/

[SDFS]

sorry, I should have posted this sooner.. I was watching the SDSU game and when I cam back they had the link to NDSU.. note: Poly and Davis games links also

[TxState_GO_CATS!]

...does it bug anyone else that the announcer (from channelsurfing) constantly refers to the cornerbacks as "receivers"?? so confusing..

[darell1976]

SHSU 45
NDSU 45

38sec left

[darell1976]

TO-NDSU
31sec left
4th and goal from NDSU 7

[darell1976]

FG-SHSU

SHSU 48
NDSU 45 26sec left in game

[TexasTerror]

FG IS GOOD!

SHSU is up by three!

[TexasTerror]

...does it bug anyone else that the announcer (from channelsurfing) constantly refers to the cornerbacks as "receivers"?? so confusing..

This is a student announcer, not our usual broadcasters, who do it on KSAM...

Much better than anything student, I've heard from other schools. I can get over the simple mistakes, errors like that...

[darell1976]

KO-SHSU
TO SHSU 2 NDSU 0

NDSU first and 10 at the NDSU 16

17 sec left

[TexasTerror]

Kickoff returner moved around too much. Surprised there are 17 seconds left, thought there'd be less with how much he was moving left to right...

[darell1976]

Illegal forward pass-NDSU would have been first down at SHSU 34

[TexasTerror]

Wow - here we go.

Penalty flag on the play.

Pass the line of scrimmage! IT'S GOING BACK!

[darell1976]

First and 14 at the 12 8 seconds left.

[darell1976]

Incomplete Pass!! 4 seconds left

[TexasTerror]

Incomplete.

Four seconds to go. Last play, here we go...EXTREME PREVENT!

[darell1976]

Incomplete Game over!! SHSU 48 NDSU 45

[TexasTerror]

BEARKATS WIN! BEARKATS WIN....really? WOW!

Great win Kats!

[NoCoDanny]

And excuses begin in 3... 2... 1...

[Dallas Demon]

Congrats Bearkats, another good SLC win.

[darell1976]

IMO it could have been a blowout but NDSU hung in there didn't give up and it went down to the wire. Good game. Both teams need to work on defense.

[BisonBacker]

And excuses begin in 3... 2... 1...

Do you practice at being an asshole or does it just come naturally?

[ValleyChamp]

45 points? I thought offense was going to be the problem for the bison.

[BisonBacker]

Congratulations to the Bearkats also. I knew NDSU wasn't going to be as good as some Bison fans said they were and this is going to be a long year for NDSU.

[Tod]

BEARKATS WIN! BEARKATS WIN....really? WOW!

Great win Kats!

Congrats!!! xnodxxnodxxthumbsupxxthumbsupx

[Bisonforlife]

Congrats to the Kats

[Twentysix]

GG.

Mertens was outstanding, for non bison fans (He was asshat terrible last year)

[Bisonforlife]

GG.

Mertens was outstanding, for non bison fans (He was asshat terrible last year)

I thought he looked pretty good at Iowa State as well, hopefully he will have a good year.:)

[Thundar]

We suck! thats the truth right now! SHSU is not good, but we are worse by the looks of it. Bohl has some serious questions to answer Monday morning!!!xnonono2xxnonono2x



but all props to SHSU they could have let up when we came back, but you showed you are the better team

[TxState_GO_CATS!]

45 points? I thought offense was going to be the problem for the bison.

it's called the SHSU defense...wide open receivers all night.

[TexasTerror]

it's called the SHSU defense...wide open receivers all night.

We're just using the Bobcats 2007 secondary as our model for success. We'll hopefully follow suit in 2010, based on 2008...finish second in the SLC and hope that the NCAA extends UCA's ineligibility so we can win the league! xthumbsupx

[dlsiouxfan]

Well better showing by the Bison offense against one of the poorer defenses they'll face this season. I think the Bison scrape one out next week against a scrappy Wagner team but it's going to be a long season after that.

[Thundar]

Well better showing by the Bison offense against one of the poorer defenses they'll face this season. I think the Bison scrape one out next week against a scrappy Wagner team but it's going to be a long season after that.


get back to us when UND wins an meanigful FCS game!!

[stevdock]

get back to us when UND wins an meanigful FCS game!!

It could be a LONG time until we win another meaningful game.

[Thundar]

It could be a LONG time until we win another meaningful game.

Agreed, but at least we have!!

[PantherRob82]

45 points? I thought offense was going to be the problem for the bison.

SHSU defense is terrible.

[ValleyChamp]

I worded that wrong. I meant how could the Bison give up 48 points. I knew their offense would struggle but I thought that their D was going to be decent. Guess not.

[F'N Hawks]

And excuses begin in 3... 2... 1...

Wow, even the UNC Bears are getting in on the act!

620 yards of offense for the BearKats.....JBB, your thoughts?

[McNeese75]

Congrats Kats, way to represent the SLC xthumbsupx

[dlsiouxfan]

Wow, even the UNC Bears are getting in on the act!

620 yards of offense for the BearKats.....JBB, your thoughts?

I'd change your sig line. I'd say after today's performance by USD and NDSU that we are at least second.

[F'N Hawks]

I'd change your sig line. I'd say after today's performance by USD and NDSU that we are at least second.

Nope, no matter what we are 3rd or 4th. :)

[TheBisonator]

I don't wanna get into a piss fight with dlsuefan right now, but I'll just say we're not a very good football team right now. I wouldn't like our chances at the moment against some DII teams.

[F'N Hawks]

The last thing I am going to do is start smacking now, I just wanted JBB's thoughts on the game, etc.

We have a long way to go before we start talking trash.

[LakesBison]

DL sioux we all know what the DL stands for.

NDSU's defensive backs were a complete joke tonite and lost this game for us.

BUT until USD stops losing 66-7 to UNI.

and UND wins more than 1 game vs an FCS team.

you 2 programs will still be WAY below NDSU and SDSU.

so pipe down and get out to standing rock and start buying votes!

[TheBisonator]

Disclaimer: The opinions of LakesBison do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the North Dakota State University football program, its fans, players, coaches or administration. Thank you.

[F'N Hawks]

Here is what the pride of NDSU had to say on another site:



I saw a remarkable football game. NDSU lost a whale of a game.

What does it mean?

The BISON are in the mix. Bohl is building a team. This may not be the year, but after a classic football game like we saw tonight you have to feel the ingredients are there.

I simply disagree with you on how good SHSU is. They are a contender for the title.

[LakesBison]

. ill go back to dinkytown in cities you 2 have fun doing whatever.


these sioux fans need to be brought down to their knees, and my REALITY and TRUTH does that everytime.


so ill speak for whoever i want to speak for.


NDSU is 0-2 in non conference.

go 7-2 in conference and shut everyone up. period.

[AggiePride]

lol

[dlsiouxfan]

Here is what the pride of NDSU had to say on another site:



I saw a remarkable football game. NDSU lost a whale of a game.

What does it mean?

The BISON are in the mix. Bohl is building a team. This may not be the year, but after a classic football game like we saw tonight you have to feel the ingredients are there.

I simply disagree with you on how good SHSU is. They are a contender for the title.

I really wish I was smoking what he was smoking.

[Thundar]

Here is what the pride of NDSU had to say on another site:



I saw a remarkable football game. NDSU lost a whale of a game.

What does it mean?

The BISON are in the mix. Bohl is building a team. This may not be the year, but after a classic football game like we saw tonight you have to feel the ingredients are there.

I simply disagree with you on how good SHSU is. They are a contender for the title.


xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

were in the #$@@ did you find that??xoopsxxoopsx

[TheBisonator]

xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

were in the #$@@ did you find that??xoopsxxoopsx

I think it was JBB. *whistles and loops finger around side of head*

[F'N Hawks]

There is a lot more than that.....BisonSports.net

Enjoy!

[JBB]

Wow, even the UNC Bears are getting in on the act!

620 yards of offense for the BearKats.....JBB, your thoughts?

One of the greatest football games ever played. Blake Joseph is one of the best QBs in the division!!!

This is turing out to be a classic series. Put another home/home together!!!

[ValleyChamp]

Bison will win the super bowl this year.

[F'N Hawks]

One of the greatest football games ever played. Blake Joseph is one of the best QBs in the division!!!

This is turing out to be a classic series. Put another home/home together!!!

I gotta hand it to you, you love your Bison! LOL.

[dlsiouxfan]

. ill go back to dinkytown in cities you 2 have fun doing whatever.


these sioux fans need to be brought down to their knees, and my REALITY and TRUTH does that everytime.


so ill speak for whoever i want to speak for.


NDSU is 0-2 in non conference.

go 7-2 in conference and shut everyone up. period.

Lakes will you even show up for games when this team starts 1-3?

[TheBisonator]

One of the greatest football games ever played. Blake Joseph is one of the best QBs in the division!!!

This is turing out to be a classic series. Put another home/home together!!!

JBB, you are horrendously out of touch with reality. Your connection with reality has been lost. Please seek help.

[PantherRob82]

NDSU is 0-2 in non conference.

go 7-2 in conference and shut everyone up. period.

Only the Bison could go 7-2 with an 8 game conference schedule. xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

[JBB]

JBB, you are horrendously out of touch with reality. Your connection with reality has been lost. Please seek help.

If you are suggesting we not put another home/home together thats your business, but if your are suggesting that wasnt a great football game you have to provide some sort of definition of a great game. What I saw was a monster game, both teams giving their all. The result was way beyond the expectation of anyone, the drama about the same. This is why we moved up.

If you are writing NDSU off thats your business too.

[FargoBison]

And excuses begin in 3... 2... 1...

Excuses? Hard to come up with an excuse when your defense gives up a billion yards.

[DaveK]

BEARKATS WIN! BEARKATS WIN....really? WOW!

Great win Kats!

Nice win, Bearcats. xthumbsupx

[darell1976]

If you are suggesting we not put another home/home together thats your business, but if your are suggesting that wasnt a great football game you have to provide some sort of definition of a great game. What I saw was a monster game, both teams giving their all. The result was way beyond the expectation of anyone, the drama about the same. This is why we moved up.

If you are writing NDSU off thats your business too.

Actually JBB this is scary but i have to agree with you. I listened to the entire game on the radio and it looked like SHSU was going to blow them out up 31-14 then NDSU came back tied it and back and fourth it went even the missed XP didn't faze the Bison and got the 2pt conversion and it took a late FG to win it even though if it wasn't for an illegal forward pass it could have went to OT. I would have liked to seen that game. A+ for excitement!!!!

[The Sheriff]

One positive for the Bison squad is that hopefully the hardcore fans and the Fargo media will leave Mertens alone for this week. Hard to fault a guy who drove an offense that score 45 points, regardless of who you are playing.

[Gil Dobie]

And excuses begin in 3... 2... 1...

Do you have some in mind, I can't think of any xsmhx

Congrats to Sam Houston St! xthumbsupx

I lost radio broadcast about 100 miles out of Fargo, and the Bison were down 17, picked it up again for the last play of the game as I pulled into Minneapolis.

[JBB]

Absolutely and without a doubt a great moral victory for NDSU! Not only did we play them tough, we got exposure and it will help recruiting. In addition some of the statistics are certainly in favor of SHSU but there are positives for the BISON, including 3 td passes.

Great win SHSU!

This series needs to be extended. looking forward to seeing the Bearkats in Fargo.

[JSUBison]

Absolutely and without a doubt a great moral victory for NDSU!

xlolx

[BisonBacker]

Bohl said it three years ago NDSU isn't into Moral victories xeyebrowx

[jacksfan29]

I'd change your sig line. I'd say after today's performance by USD and NDSU that we are at least second.

Uh, until you prove yourself in FCS you are a very DISTANT second and I likely still number three.

[UNI Pike]

"I'm not a moral victory type of guy." Mike Singletary.

[onbison09]

Absolutely and without a doubt a great moral victory for NDSU! Not only did we play them tough, we got exposure and it will help recruiting. In addition some of the statistics are certainly in favor of SHSU but there are positives for the BISON, including 3 td passes.

Great win SHSU!

This series needs to be extended. looking forward to seeing the Bearkats in Fargo.

NO SUCH THING as moral victories at NDSU. When you give up that many points and that many yards the word victory should be no where near that game. The DBs had no idea whatsoever of what they were doing. I was at the game too. They would turn around at the receiver was running away. Just flat out putrid. And to top that off they scored 14 points after we had stopped them on the 3rd down: one on an illegal substitution on a punt return (really? on a punt return???) and one on an offsides and to top that off we didn't even get a pass rush that play. We are going to get worked by the majority of the teams in our conference if we don't improve. Thank God we play Wagner and Indiana State, maybe those are 2 definite wins. Rant over.

[Gil Dobie]

Thank God we play Wagner and Indiana State, maybe those are 2 definite wins. Rant over.

It ain't over yet :(

[LakesBison]

Keep hating and go follow your own teams.

NDSU will lose 2 more games AT MOST (at SIU & UNI)

thats 7-4 , and puts us in the playoffs.

[unigriff]

I was at this game and it was no where near exciting. SHS dominated NDSU in the first half and both teams were horrible in the 2nd. All 6 passes for 239 yards to #4 were hillarious because everyone in the stadium knew they were going to him and he was going to make a play...i mean when you are 6'5 and outrunning and playing a 5'9 defender it isn't hard :) NDSU secondary is HORRIBLE at best. There was nothing exciting about this game. SHS should have won by 30 but SHS secondary is just as bad as NDSU.

Not to mention the NDSU fans are still huge A-holes. Maybe learn how to lose on a consistent basis. to the SHS crowd "good luck winning another game this year f-ers" I wanted to reply...Good luck on your winless season goal" but I refrained.

NDSU might win five games this year. Maybe

[UNI Pike]

http://msp73.photobucket.com/albums/i201/aykis16/playoffs.jpg

[Rabbit3467]

Keep hating and go follow your own teams.

NDSU will lose 2 more games AT MOST (at SIU & UNI)

thats 7-4 , and puts us in the playoffs.

Thats right, because SDSU in brookings will be a cake walk. xlolx



btw, I dont think 7-4 will get u into the playoffs.

[LakesBison]

AT SDSU WILL BE 8000+ NDSU FANS. you'll be out pheasant hunting, remember?? not much of a winning tradition down there.

[Rabbit3467]

AT SDSU WILL BE 8000+ NDSU FANS. you'll be out pheasant hunting, remember?? not much of a winning tradition down there.

I'm sorry I didnt realize the fans would be playing the game. xrotatehx How many fans have you had the last two years at the game? How did those go? Seriously, I hit my head pheasant hunting two years ago and can't remember.xrolleyesx

The best thing about traditions is they only matter after the fact. Traditions are started every year by different teams. NDSU's tradition is strong, but unfortunately they dont win games the next year.

[onbison09]

I was at this game and it was no where near exciting. SHS dominated NDSU in the first half and both teams were horrible in the 2nd. All 6 passes for 239 yards to #4 were hillarious because everyone in the stadium knew they were going to him and he was going to make a play...i mean when you are 6'5 and outrunning and playing a 5'9 defender it isn't hard :) NDSU secondary is HORRIBLE at best. There was nothing exciting about this game. SHS should have won by 30 but SHS secondary is just as bad as NDSU.

Not to mention the NDSU fans are still huge A-holes. Maybe learn how to lose on a consistent basis. to the SHS crowd "good luck winning another game this year f-ers" I wanted to reply...Good luck on your winless season goal" but I refrained.

NDSU might win five games this year. Maybe

Don't base the whole group on a few a-holes. xsmhx Although I wasn't down by the student section. Kats fans were nothing but class though. But secondary SUCKS for sure.

[UNI Pike]

Only teams getting into playoffs with 7-4 are APP ST or maybe Richmond/JMU/UNH. UNI or SIU do not get in with 7-4.

[ValleyChamp]

lakesbison, you should seek help.

[JackJD]

lakesbison is best ignored. When ignored, he posts in the third person and if everyone can resist the temptation to go after the McLovin-look-a-like, he'll disappear for a while (he'll harrass another message board if he hasn't already been booted from it).

[darell1976]

lakesbison is best ignored. When ignored, he posts in the third person and if everyone can resist the temptation to go after the McLovin-look-a-like, he'll disappear for a while (he'll harrass another message board if he hasn't already been booted from it).

xthumbsupx

[Gil Dobie]

AT SDSU WILL BE 8000+ NDSU FANS. you'll be out pheasant hunting, remember?? not much of a winning tradition down there.

Sorry Lakes, this is the year of the Rabbit. I don't see the Jacks losing more than 2 games this year, and NDSU has had a very tough time in Brookings in recent times. :(

[JackJD]

With SDSU being a relative newcomer to FCS, I suspect some of the readers of this board may not fully understand the attempts to taunt the Jackrabbits with references to pheasant hunting. SDSU will host NDSU on the opening day of pheasant hunting, Oct 17. The kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. SDSU and NDSU play for the Dakota Marker which is a scale replica of the granite markers that were set every mile along the border separating North Dakota from South Dakota when the two states joined the union. (You can see the Marker in SDSU's trophy case.)

Those of you who hunt gamebirds know South Dakota has the best pheasant hunting in the country (that's a provable fact, not just saying it). Also, if you've ever hunted pheasants in SD when the pheasant population is up (we're expecting one of the best years in history), then you know that by the time 6:00 rolls around, hunters will have had their limits cleaned and bagged and will have been in the tailgating area for some time.

Fan attendance suffered in the past when the kickoff was at 1:00 or 2:00 but I question whether that would happen--or if it did, I think the effect would be minimal-- now that SDSU has moved up to D-I. I plan on hunting pheasants and will be in Brookings by 3:30 (assuming the barrel on my shotgun is straighter than it was last season).

[Thunderstruck84]

There's no moral victories to be had in this game. NDSU's offense looked good but I tend to think that was due more to poor defense. The defense looked horrible on both sides and needs serious work.

At the same time, people need to settle down with writing off the Bison or writing them in to only lose 1 or 2 more games. It's 2 weeks into the season, not a single conference game has been played, there's plenty of time for the season to spin further into the toilet or to turn around.

[darell1976]

Does the MVFC have an auto bid??

[onbison09]

Does the MVFC have an auto bid??

Yep......

[TexasTerror]

Here's a thread with some pretty solid photos, courtesy of our student newspaper...

http://www.katfans.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10347

Other photo threads...

http://www.katfans.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10344
http://www.katfans.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10349

[McNeese75]

With SDSU being a relative newcomer to FCS, I suspect some of the readers of this board may not fully understand the attempts to taunt the Jackrabbits with references to pheasant hunting. SDSU will host NDSU on the opening day of pheasant hunting, Oct 17. The kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. SDSU and NDSU play for the Dakota Marker which is a scale replica of the granite markers that were set every mile along the border separating North Dakota from South Dakota when the two states joined the union. (You can see the Marker in SDSU's trophy case.)

Those of you who hunt gamebirds know South Dakota has the best pheasant hunting in the country (that's a provable fact, not just saying it). Also, if you've ever hunted pheasants in SD when the pheasant population is up (we're expecting one of the best years in history), then you know that by the time 6:00 rolls around, hunters will have had their limits cleaned and bagged and will have been in the tailgating area for some time.

Fan attendance suffered in the past when the kickoff was at 1:00 or 2:00 but I question whether that would happen--or if it did, I think the effect would be minimal-- now that SDSU has moved up to D-I. I plan on hunting pheasants and will be in Brookings by 3:30 (assuming the barrel on my shotgun is straighter than it was last season).

Sounds like Southern Utah when deer season opens xlolx Now any real Rabbit fan should still make the game. Heck, when we were driving away from the SDSU stadium last year three pheasants strolled across the road and we were barely out of the parking area :D

[Houndawg]

Keep hating and go follow your own teams.

NDSU will lose 2 more games AT MOST (at SIU & UNI)

thats 7-4 , and puts us in the playoffs.

xnonox7-4 won't do it for an MVC team.

[Thundar]

xnonox7-4 won't do it for an MVC team.

not a chance, but if we finish 7-4 this year, I'm actually going to be happy, from the way it started out so far

[TexasTerror]

Luke McCall (Def POTW) and Miguel Antonio (ST POTW).

Congrats to these Kats!

http://www.southland.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18400&ATCLID=204793961

[LakesBison]

TT- how isnt your WR a player of the week, all you did was throw it to that 6'6' guy all game.

[TexasTerror]

TT- how isnt your WR a player of the week, all you did was throw it to that 6'6' guy all game.

The WR was not nominated. The QB was.

[Gil Dobie]

xnonox7-4 won't do it for an MVC team.

NDSU won't, but if a team some year lost it's Non-conference games, and won the conference with a 7-1 record, they would get the autobid.

[darell1976]

Who was the last MVFC team to go to the playoffs without be conference champions, and who has had the worst record in the MVFC to make the playoffs without a conference win? I am just curious if a team could make the playoffs at 7-4 or 6-5.

[FargoBison]

Who was the last MVFC team to go to the playoffs without be conference champions, and who has had the worst record in the MVFC to make the playoffs without a conference win? I am just curious if a team could make the playoffs at 7-4 or 6-5.

A team needs 7 DI wins to qualify(unless you are talking about an autobid), but I am not sure if any 7-4 MVFC teams have made it. I think a few from the CAA, Big Sky, or SOCON have.

[Gil Dobie]

A team needs 7 DI wins to qualify(unless you are talking about an autobid), but I am not sure if any 7-4 MVFC teams have made it. I think a few from the CAA, Big Sky, or SOCON have.

1995 UNI finished 7-4, tied for first with EIU. UNI was 1-1 in the playoffs, EIU was 0-1.

MVFC Football Records (http://www.mvc.org/football/records.pdf?SPSID=39013&SPID=2899&DB_OEM_ID=7600)

1995 Conf. PF PA ALL PF PA
E. Illinois 5-1 22.6 13.0 10-2 27.3 16.8
UNI 5-1 23.8 12.0 8-5 25.9 18.2

Eastern Illinois #5 Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 25) L, 34-29
UNI #4 Murray State (Nov. 25) W, 35-34
UNI #6 Marshall (Dec. 2) L, 41-14

[LakesBison]

with PATTY V (mvfc commish) coming out and NOT promoting a 7-4 MVFC team getting into the playoffs, a team better go 8-3.

Patty V is miserable when it came to that, she was quoted in 2 newspapers saying that, what a joke, you should be pushing ALL YOUR TEAMS to get into the playoffs.

[PantherRob82]

with PATTY V (mvfc commish) coming out and NOT promoting a 7-4 MVFC team getting into the playoffs, a team better go 8-3.

Patty V is miserable when it came to that, she was quoted in 2 newspapers saying that, what a joke, you should be pushing ALL YOUR TEAMS to get into the playoffs.

It was more important to get us a seed.xwhistlex

[joecooll6]

Who was the last MVFC team to go to the playoffs without be conference champions

Honest question, do you follow FCS closely? The MVFC is in your region, and you should know that its a multi bid league.

To answer your question, these are the teams that made the playoffs from the MVFC/Gateway that didnt get the auto-bid.
2008-UNI
2007-SIU
2006-Illinois State, SIU
2005-SIU
2004-Western Kentucky
2003-SIU, WIU, Western Kentucky

And so on, and so forth.

[Twentysix]

We always have softball....:P


haha...

[MplsBison]

A team needs 7 DI wins to qualify(unless you are talking about an autobid), but I am not sure if any 7-4 MVFC teams have made it. I think a few from the CAA, Big Sky, or SOCON have.

There is technically no rule that a team needs 7 DI wins to qualify for at-large selection.


They can take a 6-5 team if they wanted.

[darell1976]

Honest question, do you follow FCS closely? The MVFC is in your region, and you should know that its a multi bid league.

To answer your question, these are the teams that made the playoffs from the MVFC/Gateway that didnt get the auto-bid.
2008-UNI
2007-SIU
2006-Illinois State, SIU
2005-SIU
2004-Western Kentucky
2003-SIU, WIU, Western Kentucky

And so on, and so forth.

As my team isn't eligible for playoffs until 2012 and i know the Great West has no autobid due to only 5 teams i don't follow what conferences has autobids and which don't. I started following the FCS last year so still learning the ropes of the FCS. Thanks for the info though.xthumbsupx

[MplsBison]

Once SDSU and NDSU start winning 8 games, the MVFC should be back up to a 3-4 bid league.

[TheBisonator]

There is technically no rule that a team needs 7 DI wins to qualify for at-large selection.


They can take a 6-5 team if they wanted.

The only way they can take a 6-5 team is if that team won the championship of an autobid conference.

[joecooll6]

The only way they can take a 6-5 team is if that team won the championship of an autobid conference.

Technically its true that thers no 7 DI win rule, but its a policy they have followed very strictly when awarding at large bids and I dont think that will change.

[MplsBison]

Technically its true that thers no 7 DI win rule, but its a policy they have followed very strictly when awarding at large bids and I dont think that will change.

I don't think they will change either, even with 20 and 24 bid playoffs.


But a 6-5 team is allowed to be chosen. Fact.

[joecooll6]

If the playoffs expand to 24, do you think we will see teams with 6 DI wins who are 7-4 overall? I think so. I have a tough time coming up with a 24 team field from last year if we dont.

[MplsBison]

I thought 20 teams in 2010 and 24 teams in 2012 was a done deal or something along those lines?

We could definitely see 7-4 teams with 6 DI wins. I think they should bar DI teams from scheduling DII, DIII and NAIA teams, but that's my opinion.

[TexasTerror]

I thought 20 teams in 2010 and 24 teams in 2012 was a done deal or something along those lines?


2012 is not a done deal just yet. Not sure how it can be since the Pioneer has not applied for an AQ formally yet...


We could definitely see 7-4 teams with 6 DI wins. I think they should bar DI teams from scheduling DII, DIII and NAIA teams, but that's my opinion.

I doubt we'll see teams with six wins when it goes to 20. When it goes to 24 - no telling. Depends on how things shake up...

And speaking of opinion, mine is that you came up with another bonehead one! ;)

I thought NDSU was never going to travel to SHSU! And if we are going to bar Div I teams from scheduling down, we should bar FBS from playing FCS. Gawd forbid we make economic sense!

[joecooll6]

I think the only way we get 24 is if the Great West finds another team somewhere down the road and becomes eligable to apply for an auto bid. The PFL would also have to apply. I just dont see the Ivies or the SWAC changing their tune anytime soon. The SWAC makes a lot of money with their "Classic" games after the playoff start, and the Ivies need a change in the guard before they will join in on the fun.

I could see 22 if the PFL applied, and that is an awfully weird number.

Any prospects for a 6th Great West team anyone?

[darell1976]

I think the only way we get 24 is if the Great West finds another team somewhere down the road and becomes eligable to apply for an auto bid. The PFL would also have to apply. I just dont see the Ivies or the SWAC changing their tune anytime soon. The SWAC makes a lot of money with their "Classic" games after the playoff start, and the Ivies need a change in the guard before they will join in on the fun.

I could see 22 if the PFL applied, and that is an awfully weird number.

Any prospects for a 6th Great West team anyone?

If we could sway Nebraska-Omaha to move up to D1 they would be a great fit in the GWFC.

[Gil Dobie]

If we could sway Nebraska-Omaha to move up to D1 they would be a great fit in the GWFC.

That would be cool xthumbsupx

[The Sheriff]

If Trev Alberts get his way, Nebraska-Omaha will come up as soon as the NCAA lets them.