Robert Morris vs North Dakota State

[onbison09]

Can't believe he made that!

[MplsBison]

Why isn't this game sold out? First playoff home game since 1992 perfect weather, yes its holiday weekend but that shouldn't matter.

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/299819/




Not a 50-50 thing huh NCAA.

Try this on for size: NDSU bid $100k in cash to buy the home game. Ok, so that's $100k guaranteed that NDSU will pay the NCAA. THEN...ON TOP OF THAT....NCAA takes 75% of whatever ticket revenue comes through the door.

Basically, with the sad attendance for this game, I don't see how NDSU can make money on this one. But I suppose getting the first home playoff game since Fargodome was built was too important.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Wow. 51 yard FG. Average for the Pards, but not bad for you hayseeds.

[onbison09]

Try this on for size: NDSU bid $100k in cash to buy the home game. Ok, so that's $100k guaranteed that NDSU will pay the NCAA. THEN...ON TOP OF THAT....NCAA takes 75% of whatever ticket revenue comes through the door.

Basically, with the sad attendance for this game, I don't see how NDSU can make money on this one. But I suppose getting the first home playoff game since Fargodome was built was too important.

xlolx Really? You read that article? They already sold 2,000 more tickets than the bid.

[MplsBison]

RMU QB is hurt. Could be NDSU's best chance to win!

[Bogus Megapardus]

I don't see how NDSU can make money on this one.

Not so sure that is the objective here. NDSU wanted to host for school pride. That's well enough.

[onbison09]

How many holds have they missed? The guy on the line tackled Gratzek

[Old Cat Fan]

looked like a late hit on the qb

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

That was close to being a penalty. He got rid of the ball and the defender took about 3 steps before he hit him.

[onbison09]

Not so sure that is the objective here.
After expenses, which total about $25,000, the NCAA gets 75 percent of the net income from the game. If actual ticket sales mirror what’s budgeted, the NCAA would take in $131,362.50.

NDSU’s share would be $43,787.50.

Don't mind Mpls

[MplsBison]

xlolx Really? You read that article? They already sold 2,000 more tickets than the bid.

Simpleton.

NCAA takes 75% of ticket sales, period. So if NDSU sells 10k tickets at $10 each, that's $100k and the NCAA gets $75k of that. Then NDSU owes the NCAA $100k on top of that.

I think that's how it works. Someone point to the NCAA handbook otherwise or I won't trust you.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

This is one insanely quick first half....

NM, these last 3 minutes have taken about 20 minutes.

[onbison09]

We've been a second half team all year. Hopefully that trend continues.

[MplsBison]

Not so sure that is the objective here. NDSU wanted to host for school pride. That's well enough.

OH don't pretend to be naive...we all know for a fact that NDSU would've bid to host the game at a loss in a second!

I'm just saying, I think it's wrong that they were able to buy the game instead of "earning it" (IE, being one of the best 10 teams in the 20 team field) - thus, I hope they take a loss on the game.

[onbison09]

Simpleton.

NCAA takes 75% of ticket sales, period. So if NDSU sells 10k tickets at $10 each, that's $100k and the NCAA gets $75k of that. Then NDSU owes the NCAA $100k on top of that.

I think that's how it works. Someone point to the NCAA handbook otherwise or I won't trust you.

I just read the article but I'm not going to argue with you about this.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Publics vs Privates doing OK so far this weekend.

[Dblue]

Thanks for the link Dblue coming in nice and clear

YW xthumbsupx

[blukeys]

dblue I am only getting the bottom half of the screen. Any clues???


By the way what is the score???

[Drblankstare]

RMU is a tough squad. They dont look soft on either side of the line. The 2nd half should be fun. Also, im pretty sure that NDSU's offense is afraid of the goalposts. They dont seem to want to get close to them.xlolx

[onbison09]

dblue I am only getting the bottom half of the screen. Any clues???


By the way what is the score???

7-6 RM

[blukeys]

Thanks onbison!!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Well i've been sitting in front of my computer for the better part of 8 hours, time to get out! Good luck to both RMU and NDSU in the second half!

[Dblue]

dblue I am only getting the bottom half of the screen. Any clues???


By the way what is the score???

7 - 6 RMU halftime. Try a screen refresh, working good here.

[onbison09]

Almost forgot what a NDSU TD looked like!

[Old Cat Fan]

TD bison 13-7

[Tod]

Never claimed to be a football guru, but wouldn't it have been a good time to go for two? Or are they thinking that two FGs only ties it up?

[Chemhen]

Glad he wasn't ruled ineligible for not coming back out of bounds quickly enough. That would have been an iffy call.

[Old Cat Fan]

Never claimed to be a football guru, but wouldn't it have been a good time to go for two? Or are they thinking that two FGs only ties it up?

was thinking the same thing

[Chemhen]

RMU QB is hurt. Could be NDSU's best chance to win!

Looks like he's back in the game.

[onbison09]

Never claimed to be a football guru, but wouldn't it have been a good time to go for two? Or are they thinking that two FGs only ties it up?

Too early to go for 2 IMO

[theasushow]

Never claimed to be a football guru, but wouldn't it have been a good time to go for two? Or are they thinking that two FGs only ties it up?

where are the rest of the griz fans?! they are usually a lot of fun to talk to, even if they arent in the playoffs.

[onbison09]

Anyone else think RM is holding our nose tackle or is it just my bias?

[Old Cat Fan]

good looking blonde fan going to that last break

[Tod]

where are the rest of the griz fans?! they are usually a lot of fun to talk to, even if they arent in the playoffs.

No idea. I've been following/watching all of the games today. Love it!

[Old Cat Fan]

Bobby Mo just shot themselves in the foot

[Chemhen]

Wow...are they really going to go for it?

[onbison09]

This is huge coming up here. Gotta punch it in

[Tod]

Wow...are they really going to go for it?

Thinking the same thing. Two scores!

[Chemhen]

I dunno, FG makes it a two possession game. Think that's the better call.

RMU comes up big!

[Old Cat Fan]

wow RM still in the game after a big 4th and 1 stop at the RM 1 yard line

[Tod]

I dunno, FG makes it a two possession game. Think that's the better call.

RMU comes up big!

Right, exactly what I meant, was agreeing with you. Now look what's happened.

[onbison09]

Thinking the same thing. Two scores!

Yeah we should've kicked that. Stupid. Especially how our D is playing

[yosef1969]

Yeah we should've kicked that. Stupid. Especially how our D is playing

That little faith in the kicker?

[blukeys]

NDSU had a score gift wrapped. The MVFC is really bad this year. Give RMU credit but the QB play I have seen today from the MVFC is pathetic.

[UMass922]

Goodness, just kick the chippie and go up two scores. I understand if it's early in the game and you want to go for it as a set-the-tone/send-a-message kind of thing, but in the second half, don't play around. Don't pass up a chance to increase the number of possessions you lead by.

[Houndawg]

Still 99 yards to go against a tough defense.

[onbison09]

That little faith in the kicker?

He made a 51 yarder earlier so I don't thing so. More like little to no faith in our pitiful offense.

[Chemhen]

Is he gonna get another one?

[onbison09]

NDSU had a score gift wrapped. The MVFC is really bad this year. Give RMU credit but the QB play I have seen today from the MVFC is pathetic.

Well he is a freshmen but I'm sure Montana State is licking their chops

[onbison09]

Man if we had a halfway decent offense, we could contend

[yosef1969]

He made a 51 yarder earlier so I don't thing so. More like little to no faith in our pitiful offense.

Very suspect call then, trying to find an excuse for the coaching staff. Got to kick the FG in that situation unless the guy just stinks...

[downbythebeach]

So Myles Russ is not doing too well....maybe the crowd getting to him
he has fumbled quite a few times

[GreatAppSt]

RMU rb seems to not want to hit a hole, he has pulled up before contact several times

[Chemhen]

Man if we had a halfway decent offense, we could contend


How many seniors do you guys have? Is this a prep year for next year?

[Chemhen]

TD NDSU...that might just do it, unless RMU can get back to playing like they did in the first 5 minutes of the game.

[blukeys]

Man if we had a halfway decent offense, we could contend

You do realize that neither of these teams would be here were it not for playoff expansion???

[onbison09]

How many seniors do you guys have? Is this a prep year for next year?

15 but we are fairly young. Our RB's a Junior, our O-line is pretty young, our receivers are young.

[onbison09]

You do realize that neither of these teams would be here were it not for playoff expansion???

Oh totally. But we could've won some games we lost if we had a decent offense. I'm not saying we'll contend this year by any means.

[rmutv]

TD NDSU...that might just do it, unless RMU can get back to playing like they did in the first 5 minutes of the game.

Lot of game left. RMU's come back from deeper holes in less time.

[onbison09]

Wow terrible call

[Tod]

Wow terrible call

I agree.

[caribbeanhen]

wow, that TD run looked way to easy

[Chemhen]

TD RMU, that was fast. 20-14, basically the end of the 4th quarter

[MarchingMountaineer]

Same call was made against Lehigh earlier. (It's OK.. they still won)

[GreatAppSt]

td rmu 14 20 ndsu leads

[onbison09]

Same call was made against Lehigh earlier. (It's OK.. they still won)

Meh we're doing our best to piss it down our leg

[Chemhen]

Lot of game left. RMU's come back from deeper holes in less time.

Oh, I definitly agree, they just have to step it up...like they just did (assisted by a bad call).

[onbison09]

We never make it easy

[rmutv]

Oh, I definitly agree, they just have to step it up...like they just did (assisted by a bad call).

Refs have missed calls on both sides. It's what you do with the opportunity that matters! :-)

[Grabholdofyosef]

That late hit call was horrible. RMU was still in a decent position without it, but that did help them. I dont know what the ref thought he saw.

[Grabholdofyosef]

what a break for RMU. INT!!!!

[onbison09]

Wow. Wow. Wow.

[GaSouthern]

Can someone help an idiot out with a link to the video stream?

[caribbeanhen]

how bout some wine with that cheesey D

[Block-A]

http://www.ncaa.com/allaccess/

[Chemhen]

NDSU looks shaky now after the pick.

[Grabholdofyosef]

Can someone help an idiot out with a link to the video stream?

http://www.ncaa.com/allaccess/?media=213983

[GaSouthern]

http://www.ncaa.com/allaccess/


http://www.ncaa.com/allaccess/?media=213983

Reputation added :)

[Old Cat Fan]

Reputation added :)

http://fcsfootball.yolasite.com/

try this one if the NCAA doesn't work out

[GaSouthern]

I just got home from the GSU game, is RMU really that good that they are in this game?

[Chemhen]

I think NDSU is the better team, but they're fairly even. Its 20-17 NDSU now.

[blukeys]

I just got home from the GSU game, is RMU really that good that they are in this game?

NDSU is that bad.

[GaSouthern]

WOW! What a reception! there is a flag

[caribbeanhen]

NDST breaks off a big play screen pass to a smattering of mild mannered applause from the faithful

[Chemhen]

TD NDSU!

[GaSouthern]

I was about to say for having the advantage of a dome to amplify the noise the fans seem pretty tame and just golf clapping mostly. (no offense NDSU just an observation)


Now they are doing a "lets go bison" chant that is kinda loud. eh.

[charliej]

NDST breaks off a big play screen pass to a smattering of mild mannered applause from the faithful

Now THATS funny.

[Bogus Megapardus]

NDSU is very athletic at the skill positions.

I am comparing them to UNI this afternoon - NDSU is much more polished and dynamic.

[BlueHenSinfonian]

I was about to say for having the advantage of a dome to amplify the noise the fans seem pretty tame and just golf clapping mostly. (no offense NDSU just an observation)


Now they are doing a "lets go bison" chant that is kinda loud. eh.

They've shown a couple shots of the dome and the upper level is nearly empty, I don't know if the game was sold out beforehand, but a lot of fans seem to have left.

NDSU finally seems to have found a stride, and has put together some nice drives. If NDSU can play all the time as well as they do when they are on a streak, they will be a dangerous team.

[UMass922]

RMU nearly pulls an SC St. on the kickoff . . .

[GreatAppSt]

Has the RMU D ever seen a screen pass.

Or heard of a QB sneak out of your own endzone?

[GaSouthern]

Ahhh, now they are kinda loud when the defense is out there. SAFETY really got the crowd going.

[Block-A]

Uh-oh. Safety.

[onbison09]

I was about to say for having the advantage of a dome to amplify the noise the fans seem pretty tame and just golf clapping mostly. (no offense NDSU just an observation)


Now they are doing a "lets go bison" chant that is kinda loud. eh.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pyroshane/5212366460/

[Grabholdofyosef]

ouch. Play action in the end zone usually not recommended.

[caribbeanhen]

Now THATS funny.

yea, but with the low unemployment rate they enjoy i guess they are tired from the workday

[onbison09]

They've shown a couple shots of the dome and the upper level is nearly empty, I don't know if the game was sold out beforehand, but a lot of fans seem to have left.

NDSU finally seems to have found a stride, and has put together some nice drives. If NDSU can play all the time as well as they do when they are on a streak, they will be a dangerous team.

Game wasn't sold out. I wonder if TV made a difference.

[Tod]

That hurt RMU.

[UMass922]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pyroshane/5212366460/

xlolx

[onbison09]

ouch. Play action in the end zone usually not recommended.

Wonder if our O coordinator made a guest appearance for them

[Chemhen]

I like the NDSU scoreboard...lot of fun stats on there.

[GaSouthern]

Now the score is like what I was expecting Good job bison.

[Block-A]

TD Bison.

game over, I think

[caribbeanhen]

hs, that TD run looked like they were doing a walk thru in practice

[caribbeanhen]

this sure is a wonderful time of the year and it only gets better next week

[BlueHenSinfonian]

Game wasn't sold out. I wonder if TV made a difference.

First FCS playoff game ever for the Bison, why isn't it a sellout? What else is there to do in North Dakota this time of year? I can't imagine ice fishing, glacier watching, or setting world records for the onset of hypothermia are that much more appealing than such a momentous game.

[onbison09]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7l-zBOEqg8

[downbythebeach]

its funny RMU has always been known to take cheap shots
nothing has changed i see

[onbison09]

First FCS playoff game ever for the Bison, why isn't it a sellout? What else is there to do in North Dakota this time of year? I can't imagine ice fishing, glacier watching, or setting world records for the onset of hypothermia are that much more appealing than such a momentous game.
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I completely agree. Deer hunting (a big deal up north) may have played a part besides the holiday

[onbison09]

Now we're starting to dominate xnodx

[onbison09]

If we play like this, we may have a chance to beat Montana State

[AmsterBison]

Holy carp, did the wheels fall of the Robert Morris wagon there. They were going toe to toe with the fellas there for most of the game.

Wonder what DJ McNorton has for all-purpose yards?

[Hammerhead]

It looks like RMU just got tired in the 2nd half. McNorton should have over 100 yards receiving and 100 yards rushing.

[onbison09]

It looks like RMU just got tired in the 2nd half. McNorton should have over 100 yards receiving and 100 yards rushing.

Yeah they said RM didn't really substitute and it caught up with them

[GreatAppSt]

Congrats Bison on your first DI playoff game victory. Took a little longer than you thought but it's finally here.

[charliej]

RMU looks like they ran outta gas in the 2nd half....congrats to NDSU, Good luck next week

[downbythebeach]

Sinclair was out performed by Jansen
That first possession he was scrambling and attacking, after than I didnt seem to notice too much from him

[TheBisonator]

I didn't bother looking back at all the cheap shots at NDSU on this thread, but I'll just say I expect more of the same from our critics this week as we head to Bozeman. Haters gotta hate, I guess.

[onbison09]

I didn't bother looking back at all the cheap shots at NDSU on this thread, but I'll just say I expect more of the same from our critics this week as we head to Bozeman. Haters gotta hate, I guess.

Huh? It wasn't bad at all. I don't even remember any

[Twentysix]

Those refs didnt throw a flag at all in the first qtr, they let atleast 10 penatlys on RMU slide. Including multiple personal fouls..... bigsky refs are horse crap, in the opposite way MVFC refs are horse crap.

[TheBisonator]

Huh? It wasn't bad at all. I don't even remember any

There was a Delaware fan who was slamming us silly I guess.

[Dblue]

There was a Delaware fan who was slamming us silly I guess.

What, is your skin that thin? I thought they grew you guys tough out there in God's country. xlolx

[Drblankstare]

I wouldnt worry about a little smack. For 3 quarters it was apt.

As for the refs, i thought they let the guys play. I loved it. A couple iffy calls, but still better than the whistle happy MVC refs. IMO

Good game all around. RMU just ran out of steam it looked like.

[AmsterBison]

Kind of a weird factoid. NDSU is 36-13 in postseason games and Brock Jenson set a record for most yards passing tonight... with 229 yards. :)

[F350KINGRANCH]

we werent eligible til last year, or two years ago, so not that long of a wait. on another note tease us about our football but not our unemployment rate, we as state are like 3% and the only state to have a multibillion dollar surplus have a nice day

[DJKyR0]

That game was just a blast. Stayed closer for longer than I would've liked but NDSU beat my margin of victory prediction. Word from farther down the stands was a couple RMU players started fighting each other, gotta kinda say wtf.

Still, exciting game. Can't wait for Bozeman.

[Professor Chaos]

Couple thoughts on the crowd:

1) Attendance was about 12,500 which is pretty decent considering the time they had to sell tickets and the timing of the game on the holiday weekend.
2) The fans who were there weren't the usual golf clappers that we typically see sitting between the 20s in the Fargodome. The entire crowd got on it's feet more times in this game than in the first 6 combined most likely.
3) I've been in the south endzone for every game this year and this was the loudest I've heard it. The times that RMU was backed up at our end it was deafening, I wish we could've seen the safety up close.

[F350KINGRANCH]

it happened right in front of me, second row north end zone you could smell it coming, it was awesome

[DJKyR0]

That hit Gratzek laid on their QB to force the safety was just animal. Love what Matt brings to the table and cry myself to sleep when I remember he's a senior.

[NoCoDanny]

Does Robert Morris offer scholarships? Does Robert Morris have a campus or are they part of the ITT group of colleges and universities?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Does Robert Morris offer scholarships? Does Robert Morris have a campus or are they part of the ITT group of colleges and universities?

Since Robert Morris is in the NEC they can give up to 40 schollies. I'm not sure if they're at the NEC max.

The school is a located in suburban Pittsburgh. It's a private institution.
Their bball team almost beat 'Nova in first round of the NCAA tourney this year.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Morris_University

[Gil Dobie]

Does Robert Morris offer scholarships? Does Robert Morris have a campus or are they part of the ITT group of colleges and universities?

Not another Danny come lately ;)

Yes they offer scholarships, I have heard they are using around 30, but no confirmation.

[Gil Dobie]

Couple thoughts on the crowd:

1) Attendance was about 12,500 which is pretty decent considering the time they had to sell tickets and the timing of the game on the holiday weekend.
2) The fans who were there weren't the usual golf clappers that we typically see sitting between the 20s in the Fargodome. The entire crowd got on it's feet more times in this game than in the first 6 combined most likely.
3) I've been in the south endzone for every game this year and this was the loudest I've heard it. The times that RMU was backed up at our end it was deafening, I wish we could've seen the safety up close.

Just got in the door from the game, 3.5 hour drive. #2 for sure even with a token student attendance. :)

[WIU02]

Not another Danny come lately ;)

Yes they offer scholarships, I have heard they are using around 30, but no confirmation.

No offense, but with 63 scholarships available, and WIU finishing ahead of NDSU outright, how did you end up with an 'easier' road in our respective brackets? Explain. With a lack of explanation, as there is none you can offer, we will throw all over Happy State.

[DJKyR0]

No offense, but with 63 scholarships available, and WIU finishing ahead of NDSU outright, how did you end up with an 'easier' road in our respective brackets? Explain. With a lack of explanation, as there is none you can offer, we will throw all over Happy State.

The selection committee picked it, not us. Sorry?

[aceinthehole]

Not another Danny come lately ;)

Yes they offer scholarships, I have heard they are using around 30, but no confirmation.


NDSU has the full complement of 63 scholarships allowed in the FCS. The Northeast has a conference cap of 34 scholarships, which is scheduled to increase to 36 next year and 40 in 2013. RMU had 30 full rides, said head coach Joe Walton.

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/299556/

[SalukiJim]

Couple thoughts on the crowd:

1) Attendance was about 12,500 which is pretty decent considering the time they had to sell tickets and the timing of the game on the holiday weekend.
2) The fans who were there weren't the usual golf clappers that we typically see sitting between the 20s in the Fargodome. The entire crowd got on it's feet more times in this game than in the first 6 combined most likely.
3) I've been in the south endzone for every game this year and this was the loudest I've heard it. The times that RMU was backed up at our end it was deafening, I wish we could've seen the safety up close.

Congrats on the win and the good crowd! Now let's hope you and the 'Necks can uphold some MVC love next week!

[GABison]

Not sure where you posters get off saying the crowd was dead. Loudest I have heard all season and it started in the first quarter.

From what I hear we had the best attendance of the playoff games today @ 12,200. GA Southern was in the 10,000 range and the other two were in the 3,500-4,000 range. So I think we did quite well for a new FCS program.

[Gil Dobie]

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/299556/

Nice article, I always liked Jeff.

[FargoBison]

Not sure where you posters get off saying the crowd was dead. Loudest I have heard all season and it started in the first quarter.

From what I hear we had the best attendance of the playoff games today @ 12,200. GA Southern was in the 10,000 range and the other two were in the 3,500-4,000 range. So I think we did quite well for a new FCS program.

The webcast used the TV feed which really dials down the crowd volume. The radio feed would have been much louder.

[caribbeanhen]

There was a Delaware fan who was slamming us silly I guess.

that was no slam sir

[Professor Chaos]

Anyone who thought the crowd was tame should watch this video. It gives a much better representation of the actual atmosphere in the Fargodome yesterday.


http://www.gobison.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?catid=-2&id=737534

[kdinva]

The selection committee picked it, not us. Sorry?

and Liberty Coach Rocco still says the selection committee got it wrong. Well: NDSU beat RMU.............next?

[MplsBison]

No offense, but with 63 scholarships available, and WIU finishing ahead of NDSU outright, how did you end up with an 'easier' road in our respective brackets? Explain. With a lack of explanation, as there is none you can offer, we will throw all over Happy State.

Probably had to do with which teams the selection committee thought would be the best to host. Obviously they never expected WIU, with a 16k stadium, to cheap-out on their bid and lose the host to a 6 win Coastal team with a 9k stadium.

[GABison]

Anyone who thought the crowd was tame should watch this video. It gives a much better representation of the actual atmosphere in the Fargodome yesterday.


http://www.gobison.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?catid=-2&id=737534

Well done, Professor. xhurrayx This illustrates the crowd excitement much better than my earlier post.

[OrygunBison]

Anyone who thought the crowd was tame should watch this video. It gives a much better representation of the actual atmosphere in the Fargodome yesterday.


http://www.gobison.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?catid=-2&id=737534

Wow. Great video. Thanks for the linky...