Montana vs NDSU (finally) & MSU

[LakesBison]

PRESS RELEASE 3:45 Central.

Montana agrees to home and home with NDSU in 2014 & 2015

Montana AT NDSU in 2014, NDSU at MONTANA sept 2015.


MONTANA ST at NDSU in 2013.


only took 11 years, but what the heck, ITS ON!!!!

[grizband]

PRESS RELEASE 3:45 Central.

Montana agrees to home and home with NDSU in 2014 & 2015

Montana AT NDSU in 2014, NDSU at MONTANA sept 2015.


MONTANA ST at NDSU in 2013.


only took 11 years, but what the heck, ITS ON!!!!
Montana scheduling series with Appalachian State, McNeese State and North Dakota State - I like our trend in scheduling.

[LakesBison]

The entire release:
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ND State To Host Montana State in 2013; Home & Home With Montana in 2014-15

FARGO, N.D.--North Dakota State University Director of Athletics Gene
Taylor announced the Bison will host Montana State University in 2013
and the University of Montana in 2014 in football. Taylor made the
announcement today.

“We’re excited to get the return game worked out with Montana State, and
excited to secure a home and home series with Montana down the road.
This is an exciting announcement for our fans,” said Taylor.

The game with the Bobcats is the return date for NDSU’s 2005 road game.
Montana State won 20-17 in Bozeman. The Bison and MSU are scheduled to
play Sept. 7, 2013.

Perennial NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) power
Montana makes the trip to Fargo on Sept. 6, 2014.

The two teams last played during the 2003 season and NDSU pulled off a
25-24 upset over the Grizzlies in Missoula. The Bison make the trip to
the University of Montana on Sept. 5, 2015, to complete the home and
home agreement.

[Shellin]

Montana scheduling series with Appalachian State, McNeese State and North Dakota State - I like our trend in scheduling.

I agree :) Should be some good games for us Griz fans to watch in the coming seasons.

[Thundar]

Montana scheduling series with Appalachian State, McNeese State and North Dakota State - I like our trend in scheduling.

Yeah they have scheduled some good games, Cal Poly and UC-Davis are no pushovers! Kudos to UM AD

[Uncle Rico's Clan]

I just hope that once we travel all the way over there, you guys don't buy out the return visit.:D:D:D

[LakesBison]

NDSU vs Montana in FargoDome 2014, $75-$100/ticket on the street before game?

no, we don't do buy outs like Montana/Montana St, we like to travel!

[Uncle Rico's Clan]

How many tickets does NDSU reserve for the visiting team?

[Thunderstruck84]

How many tickets does NDSU reserve for the visiting team?
Not sure but I'd say somewhere in the vicinity of 1000 considering the size of the visitor's section.

[Uncle Rico's Clan]

Yeah they have scheduled some good games, Cal Poly and UC-Davis are no pushovers! Kudos to UM AD

I'm really pleased with Montana's scheduling lately, some of the D2s may be questionable but I love seeing big time FCS matchups instead FBS schools. When the payday isn't needed I think its better for the program.

[Gil Dobie]

Nice Scheduling job by Gene xthumbsupx

[Hammersmith]

Not sure but I'd say somewhere in the vicinity of 1000 considering the size of the visitor's section.
Might be closer to 500. Visitors get section 23. (19,000 divided by 34 = ~560)

http://www.fargodome.com/uploads/Football.gif



And we're totally buying out Montana in 2015. :D:D

[LakesBison]

2015 in montana will be the most fans an opposing team has had there.... dont ya think?

montana state gets what, 2500-3000 there? Im talking 5000+ for NDSU in 2015

[GOKATS]

That's a good road game for Montana St. in 2013 as it's a 12 game schedule. Looking forward to that game.xthumbsupx

[Silenoz]

Awesome

Now we just need to schedule SDSU, and for USD to get good so we can schedule them

[CopperCat]

That's a good road game for Montana St. in 2013 as it's a 12 game schedule. Looking forward to that game.xthumbsupx

Let's hope the result is the same from the last time the Cats played NDSU!xnodx

[Uncle Rico's Clan]

2015 in montana will be the most fans an opposing team has had there.... dont ya think?

montana state gets what, 2500-3000 there? Im talking 5000+ for NDSU in 2015

I would be surprised if you were able to get that many tickets, come game time if both teams are doing well and ranked this ticket could be difficult to come by.

[RabidRabbit]

Great series and games between some storied programs!!!xthumbsupxxthumbsupx

Congrats to the Bison on getting the front end in Fargo.

It will need to start in Brookings for an SDSU series, but I'd be happy to see the Jacks vs the MT schools in the future. xtwocentsxxhurrayx

[Hellgate60]

We really need to stop scheduling cupcakesxlolx

[darell1976]

So whats the chances Montana backs out of coming to Fargo, and then keeping the game at Montana?? Everyone says they will do that to UND why not NDSU. Is there a guarantee that they will come to Fargo. I hope they do i would love to go to that game.

[Thundar]

So whats the chances Montana backs out of coming to Fargo, and then keeping the game at Montana?? Everyone says they will do that to UND why not NDSU. Is there a guarantee that they will come to Fargo. I hope they do i would love to go to that game.



No there is no Guarantee of anything, they could have a big FBS game come that weekend, or anything it is a long time till the games yet. Not saying they will not come but many thigs could happen, same goes for the NDSU return game, we have honored every return so far but that doesn't mean something couldn't happen to cause us to buy out the 2015 UM return

[ValleyChamp]

We really need to stop scheduling cupcakesxlolx

xlolxxnodx

[darell1976]

No there is no Guarantee of anything, they could have a big FBS game come that weekend, or anything it is a long time till the games yet. Not saying they will not come but many thigs could happen, same goes for the NDSU return game, we have honored every return so far but that doesn't mean something couldn't happen to cause us to buy out the 2015 UM return

Well i hope they (Montana) don't back out i think it would be a great game!!!

[JBB]

Excellent scheduling by all involved. Sure is a long way off though.

NDSU gives 500 to visiting teams.

It doesnt sound like there are any buyouts. I havent heard of any, but with Montana coming to Fargo first it doesn't seem to be a problem. If they dont come here we are certainly not going there. I dont have any idea what the cancellation clause might be though. I would think there would be some penalty for canceling?

Thanks to Montana state for coming to town. It looks like our deal was BISON at Bozeman first and second game to be announced?

Good games for both states with potential for huge crowds in Fargo. Lakes might be right about the street price for some tickets.

[darell1976]

Excellent scheduling by all involved. Sure is a long way off though.

NDSU gives 500 to visiting teams.

It doesnt sound like there are any buyouts. I havent heard of any, but with Montana coming to Fargo first it doesn't seem to be a problem. If they dont come here we are certainly not going there. I dont have any idea what the cancellation clause might be though. I would think there would be some penalty for canceling?

Thanks to Montana state for coming to town. It looks like our deal was BISON at Bozeman first and second game to be announced?

Good games for both states with potential for huge crowds in Fargo. Lakes might be right about the street price for some tickets.

Especially if both teams are playoff contenders or ranked high in the polls at the beginning of the year. I looked at GoBison.com and they have the date as the first game in September so it could set a tone for the whole season. Good game NDSU i give you that!!

[onbison09]

Way to go Gene!!

[GOKATS]

No there is no Guarantee of anything, they could have a big FBS game come that weekend, or anything it is a long time till the games yet. Not saying they will not come but many thigs could happen, same goes for the NDSU return game, we have honored every return so far but that doesn't mean something couldn't happen to cause us to buy out the 2015 UM return

Given that scenario the griz will go to NDSU, they don't play FBS teams.;)

[uofmman1122]

This is fishy...


I think Monte has been sneaking into Jim O'Day's office, holding a gun to his head. xlolx

[Hansel]

So whats the chances Montana backs out of coming to Fargo, and then keeping the game at Montana??


pretty sure that NDSU wouldn't play at Montana if the grizzies bail.

I am guessing the reason it took so long for this series to materialize is that NDSU insisted on Montana coming to Fargo first

[darell1976]

pretty sure that NDSU wouldn't play at Montana if the grizzies bail.

I am guessing the reason it took so long for this series to materialize is that NDSU insisted on Montana coming to Fargo first

Smart move on NDSU's part!xnodx

[onbison09]

Smart move on NDSU's part!xnodx

Only fair since we played there last. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-A_1IhmLj4 & http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3My_G4VB5c&feature=related

[AmsterBison]

Nice job by all three ADs! Thanks, fellas!

[Grizaholic17]

With the Griz luck, NDSU will turn into a cupcake team by then and shame our scheduling even more....awesome.

In all seriousness though, I am happy by the AD's work the past few months. xthumbsupx

[mlbowl]

I've posted it many times before...I'm too tired right now...So...listen up...we've went on the road many many many times....Sorry we had a little deficit thing to get through...those days are gone now...STOP BEATINGxdeadhorsex.

[Benne]

With the Griz luck, NDSU will turn into a cupcake team by then and shame our scheduling even more....awesome.

In all seriousness though, I am happy by the AD's work the past few months. xthumbsupx

By then? xsmiley_wix

[leatherneck177]

Nice matchup! I really like the fact that some ADs are not afraid to schedule anyone anywhere.

[MplsBison]

I've been telling people for a while now that the Montana State contract was not bought out.

This is great scheduling!


I'm starting to think that more home/homes are better than bringing in low/non scholarship FCS teams for guarantee games.

yeah yeah I know

[jackrabbit1979]

I've been telling people for a while now that the Montana State contract was not bought out.

This is great scheduling!


I'm starting to think that more home/homes are better than bringing in low/non scholarship FCS teams for guarantee games.

yeah yeah I know

Really...you are just thinking that now. You mean playing Montana State, Georgia Southern, Sam Houston, and Montana at home is more fun than Central Conn., Wagner, or Valpo. xsmiley_wix

[NDB]

Really...you are just thinking that now. You mean playing Montana State, Georgia Southern, Sam Houston, and Montana at home is more fun than Central Conn., Wagner, or Valpo. xsmiley_wix

What about Wisconsin LaCrosse?

[darell1976]

What about Wisconsin LaCrosse?

xlolxxlolxxlolx

[griz8791]

What about Wisconsin LaCrosse?

Or Western State, Dixie State, or Adams State.

[darell1976]

Or Western State, Dixie State, or Adams State.

Wasn't that the school in Revenge Of The Nerds???xlolx

[onbison09]

University of Sioux Falls :D

[darell1976]

University of Sioux Falls :D

Montana Tech:D:D:D

[GrizFanStuckInUtah]

Elmo Tech! :D

[darell1976]

Elmo Tech! :D

Is that next to Big Bird College.xlolx

[GrizFanStuckInUtah]

Is that next to Big Bird College.xlolx

Sort of, they did have a school in Elmo Mt for a while, was joke when I grew up that you wanted to attend school there after you graduated. :D

[MplsBison]

Really...you are just thinking that now. You mean playing Montana State, Georgia Southern, Sam Houston, and Montana at home is more fun than Central Conn., Wagner, or Valpo. xsmiley_wix

No offense to AD Taylor or the NDSU coaching staff...but I'm starting to think that SDSU's tough schedules are the reason they've done so much better than NDSU in the latter half of the transition.

They really turned the corner in 07, I think and they were better than us in 08. So far in 09 it doesn't appear to be reversed as NDSU munches on a cupcake this week in Wagner while SDSU plays Cal Poly in a few weeks.

[onbison09]

Montana Tech:D:D:D

Touche :D

[THE HERD]

No offense to AD Taylor or the NDSU coaching staff...but I'm starting to think that SDSU's tough schedules are the reason they've done so much better than NDSU in the latter half of the transition.

They really turned the corner in 07, I think and they were better than us in 08. So far in 09 it doesn't appear to be reversed as NDSU munches on a cupcake this week in Wagner while SDSU plays Cal Poly in a few weeks.

If I am not mistaken SDSU only had a better record than the Bison in 08. That is one year, not the latter half of the transition. Granted they are better this year for now, I will be able to tell more after NDSU goes to Carbondale next weekend. If the Bison get stroked by the Egyptian Dogs then it will be obvious there will be no beating the rabbits in Brookings. With three new defensive coaches and a new Offensive Coordinator and a lot of younger players, I am not willing to say right now that they suck, cause it will usually take some time to gel as a team and there has been quite a few bright spots. They will have had three games to mesh and iron out the kinks before they take on the Salukis, so that will be a great barometer as to how good or bad the Bison could end up bieng.

[wapiti]

This is Grrrrrrreat!!!!!!! xnodx

Glad to see MSU returning the visit to NDSU that they cancelled a few years back.

I hope to see more games bewtween the Montana and Dakota schools in the future. xthumbsupx

[catbob]

Can't wait to make the trip? Of course in 4 years who knows where I'll be. Probably face down in a gutter (Missoula). Budump chh. Sorry.

Anyways, I'm glad the Cats are traveling OOC somewhere that doesn't compete in a bowl game for once. Haven't done that for a few years.

[mlbowl]

Only fair since we played there last.


Um...you were DII

[onbison09]

Um...you were DII

True, true. Forgot about that. :D But it's cool you guys are coming to the Dome and we're going to your place. 2 of the best venues in FCS IMO.

[mlbowl]

True, true. Forgot about that. :D But it's cool you guys are coming to the Dome and we're going to your place. 2 of the best venues in FCS IMO.

It is pretty cool...if I were a rich man, I'd wing on up there and see a game in that Domexnodx

[Thunderstruck84]

Personally, I'm more excited about going to WaGriz in 2015 then seeing Montana play in Fargo. The Fargodome is great but I see a game there 5-6 times a year. Scenery is just a little better in Missoula I'd say xthumbsupx. Hopefully I can snag myself some tickets when it rolls around.

[LakesBison]

you want scenery? come to lakes' tailgate saturday morning. it'll be scenery like a playboy mansion party!!!

GET READY FOR THAT MONTANA!!

[Twentysix]

No offense to AD Taylor or the NDSU coaching staff...but I'm starting to think that SDSU's tough schedules are the reason they've done so much better than NDSU in the latter half of the transition.

They really turned the corner in 07, I think and they were better than us in 08. So far in 09 it doesn't appear to be reversed as NDSU munches on a cupcake this week in Wagner while SDSU plays Cal Poly in a few weeks.

haha aahahahahaha hhahahahaha ahhhahaha hahahhahaha hhahaha ahahahahahha hahhahahaha ahahahaha hahhahhahaha

[Squealofthepig]

A bit late to this thread, but I have nothing but positive things to say about this - this is the type of home/home both Montana and NDSU should be looking to book - solid, playoff-caliber teams ooc in rough stadiums, and pleased for both fanbases that this is happening.

Plus, the Griz need to avenge some losses to NDSU from the 60s! Remember the Camelia Bowls! (to say nothing about the home loss when NDSU was still dii...)

[344Johnson]

A bit late to this thread, but I have nothing but positive things to say about this - this is the type of home/home both Montana and NDSU should be looking to book - solid, playoff-caliber teams ooc in rough stadiums, and pleased for both fanbases that this is happening.

Plus, the Griz need to avenge some losses to NDSU from the 60s! Remember the Camelia Bowls! (to say nothing about the home loss when NDSU was still dii...)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwPLQ43JVYU

[BisonHype!]

Great games coming up. Good job by all schools for scheduling these. Everyone wanted the games to happen, glad to see them finally coming to an agreement.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

It will be fun to watch MSU's QB (McGhee) in the FargoDome next year. Our awesome junior class will be seniors.

I fully expect a Bison beatdown in that game....:D