Northern Iowa (6-1) at Bison (7-0) 10/29/2011 ARMAGEDDON

[unigriff]

3rd incompletion..tipped and almost intercepted by UNI....3rd n 10 for NDSU can hear...DEFENSE chant by UNI fans on tv

[unigriff]

Jensen scrambles had an easy first down..but dives and only gets 9...4th down n 1. Jensen slow to get up.

[unigriff]

NDSU to punt for the first time.

[unigriff]

punt...whistle blows after 3 NDSU guys tackle Sonie...late hit by NDSU when a 4th player dives in with their head.

[unigriff]

(on video, hear the whistle and then the hit..good call)...(the refs havent been that good though to be honest..but the obvious calls, except the false start by UNI have been called). If NDSU loses, they will complain of the refs calls...I can see both ways..but if u see the video..and replay...you'd see justification.

I never did hear the whistle on the fumble in the endzone tho...that UNI was returning for a TD.

[unigriff]

UNI ball at own 45.

[unigriff]

UNI faces 3rd down n 2 at NDSU 44

[unigriff]

Panthers 1st down to the NDSU 36.

[bison94]

Bison INT at own 20!

[unigriff]

interception NDSU.....1st pick by Rennie this year. NDSU ball

[Drblankstare]

Big play for NDSU. Rennie's first pick of the year.

[unigriff]

UNI gets a big stop on 2nd n long..but late hit by UNI out of bounds...1st down UNI...huge play...as it woulda been 3rd n 12

[bison94]

Even up, late hit call on UNI.

[Drblankstare]

Starting to see more PF's. Not good for either team

[unigriff]

NDSU faces 3rd n a long 6 or 7

[unigriff]

UNI forces a 4th down n 1...but it woulda been 4th n 3...great push by NDSU. possible fake punt

[unigriff]

NDSU punts...UNI ball...trailing 17-13. Last drive looked great until the pick...defense has figured out NDSU it seems for now...time to punch it in and put the pressure back on the Bizon!

[bison94]

4th and 1 and NDSU punts. Prolly was tempting tho, as the middle has been soft all day.

[unigriff]

Rennie sacked..back to the 9.

[bison94]

Rennie sacked! Down at 9 yard line!

[bison94]

FUMBLE, NDSU recovers in the endzone!!!

[unigriff]

Fumble UNI...touchdown NDSU.

[bison94]

24-13 Bison

[Drblankstare]

Wow, that was big. Let's see how the cats respond

[bison94]

Fight just broke out, yellow flying everwhere.

[unigriff]

here we go again

[unigriff]

offsetting penalties...UNI ball

[Drblankstare]

Coaches better reign this in. Its been a good game, hate to see it ruined.

[unigriff]

UNI up to the 44...Rennie injured still...playing with some big marbles.

[unigriff]

4th quarter....24-13 bizon...winner will be the new #1

[Drblankstare]

UNI up to the 44...Rennie injured still...playing with some big marbles.

That's the truth, I've been impressed.

[darell1976]

time left?

14:38 4Q

[unigriff]

UNI down to the NDSU 29. Panthers desperately need a TD

[unigriff]

holding on UNI...back to the NDSU 39.

[darell1976]

Any word on attendance??

[unigriff]

a FG would make it down by 8...but a TD would be nice!

[unigriff]

2nd n 30 coming for UNI back at the NDSU 49....now 3rd n super long...25

[bison94]

SACK! 2nd and 30 @ NDSU 5

[unigriff]

Rennie scrambles...but injures the ankle on a quick stop....4th down...

[unigriff]

long field goal..punt or 4th n about 19.

[unigriff]

touchback on the punt. NDSU ball, 11:32 to go, up 11. Should be interesting. All mojo for NDSU

[unigriff]

3rd n 11 for NDSU....playing conservative..UNI forces 4th down at NDSU 21

[unigriff]

UNI ball after a great 53 yd punt by NDSU punter. UNI HAS to score something on this drive for them. the backup QB could be coming in...he is very good as well..great passer. 9 minutes left. NDSU 24 UNI 13.

[unigriff]

Lanpher scrambles close to a 1st down...he is just a RS Frosh

[MSUBobcat]

What I wouldn't give to see this game. Thanks to those giving the frequent updates.

[unigriff]

Panthers to punt...

[unigriff]

timeout UNI....now for us viewers...UNI had a fake punt last week on 4th n 2 or 3. The UNI punter was a superb QB and punter in UNIs hometown Cedar Falls in high school. He is a scrambling QB. The fake could go for UNI.

[unigriff]

UNI going for it!~

[unigriff]

big gain for UNI!!! first down for UNI down to the NDSU 30.

[unigriff]

UNI down at the NDSU 17...2nd n 10.

[unigriff]

TOUCHDOWN UNI!!!! Lanpher to Johnson!!!! Panthers going for 2

[unigriff]

incomplete pass on the try....NDSU up 24-19. 6 minutes left.

[unigriff]

kickoff...PF on UNI...great field position for NDSU.

[unigriff]

at the UNI 46 yd line.

[unigriff]

holding on NDSU...1st n 20.

[unigriff]

2nd n 23 for NDSU at the UNI 39...first down NDSU

[unigriff]

2 runs by NDSU...UNI forces 3rd down for NDSU...in field goal range

[unigriff]

4th n 4 for NDSU...40 yd field goal possible for NDSU.

[unigriff]

NDSU field goal goood!

NDSU up 27-19...2:27 to go.

[RabidRabbit]

FG is good. Bison up 8 with 2:30 left.

[unigriff]

UNI ball 2:17 to go...1st n 10 UNI after a huge return but negated by a hold...UNI starts at 21.

[Ginsbach]

These refs are terrible!

[unigriff]

roughing the passer penalty on NDSU....UNI 1st down .

[bison94]

Bison INT!

[unigriff]

interception NDSU...UNI two timeouts left...1L47 to go.

[strike00]

congrats to the Bison, hope to see you in the playoffs

[unigriff]

really? Overrated chant? on a 8 point win over the #2 team in the country....only solidifies the classlessness of NDSU.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

really? Overrated chant? on a 8 point win over the #2 team in the country....only solidifies the classlessness of NDSU.

Or a complete lack of common sense....

[RabidRabbit]

Fat Lady is singing a Bison tune.

[Ginsbach]

Or a complete lack of common sense....

Or an emotional response from a student section that has seen the Bison lose to UNI the past three years. For almost all of the students, they weren't even alive the last time NDSU won against UNI.

[strike00]

NDSU has no room to talk about UNI being a dirty team anymore.

The bison deserved to win this game. UNI couldn't run the ball at all, but turnovers were the key. Once again congrats to NDSU. Only one game, UNI has to just move on.

[TheBisonator]

Or an emotional response from a student section that has seen the Bison lose to UNI the past three years. For almost all of the students, they weren't even alive the last time NDSU won against UNI.

The last time we had won against UNI, I was a newborn baby.

And I've graduated from NDSU a while ago.

[MSUBobcat]

really? Overrated chant? on a 8 point win over the #2 team in the country....only solidifies the classlessness of NDSU.

Agreed. Given that a INT on the last drive stopped a potential tying drive, calling them overrated at 3 means that NDSU should drop also, due to letting an overrated team play to the last possession on your own field.

[Drblankstare]

Great win for the Bison. Good luck to UNi the rest of the way.

[Gothmog]

The score may not reflect it, but NDSU physically UNI dominated today.

[bison94]

The score may not reflect it, but NDSU physically UNI dominated today.

This.

[Ginsbach]

NDSU has no room to talk about UNI being a dirty team anymore.

The bison deserved to win this game. UNI couldn't run the ball at all, but turnovers were the key. Once again congrats to NDSU. Only one game, UNI has to just move on.

Both teams played pretty chippy today...

[Dgreenwell3]

Yeah, emotion is no excuse for stupidity. Calling uni overrated is just plain stupid. Good game to the bison, can't wait to see them in Terre haute next week...

[TheBisonator]

Agreed. Given that a INT on the last drive stopped a potential tying drive, calling them overrated at 3 means that NDSU should drop also, due to letting an overrated team play to the last possession on your own field.

Sand, meet Vagina.

[strike00]

The score may not reflect it, but NDSU physically UNI dominated today.

NDSU 349 yards, UNI 345.

The bison did control the run game, mainly in the first half, I will give you that.

[Ginsbach]

Yeah, emotion is no excuse for stupidity. Calling uni overrated is just plain stupid. Good game to the bison, can't wait to see them in Terre haute next week...

Because we should totally judge a football team based upon the student section. If you've ever been at a Bison game, all of those cheers you hear are from the students.

[Woody Hayes]

Bison fans get a little pumped up over winning a game the panthers the last THREE times weve beat them just went with our buissness after the game the bison still dont have a confrence championship. after they won that game youd think that they won the national freaking championship kick the crap out of them sycs.

[Drblankstare]

Because we should totally judge a football team based upon the student section. If you've ever been at a Bison game, all of those cheers you hear are from the students.

I wouldn't get too upset about what's coming from the student section, it's like that most everywhere. So let's talk about the game.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Because we should totally judge a football team based upon the student section. If you've ever been at a Bison game, all of those cheers you hear are from the students.

Exactly. I imagine there would be a much different tone from this board if UNI had come back to win. Not the least of which would would be much talk about NDSU being overrated.

[Gothmog]

NDSU 349 yards, UNI 345.

The bison did control the run game, mainly in the first half, I will give you that.

+ 11 minutes in time of possession, almost three times as many rushing yards, Jensen had all day to throw. That's physical domination.

[Woody Hayes]

Exactly. I imagine there would be a much different tone from this board if UNI had come back to win. Not the least of which would would be much talk about NDSU being overrated.

Thats because UNI fans act like we have done it before

[TheBisonator]

Exactly. I imagine there would be a much different tone from this board if UNI had come back to win. Not the least of which would would be much talk about NDSU being overrated.

EVERYBODY READ what this man just wrote here.

[strike00]

Rennie not 100% is not an asset to the Panthers. Unless Rennie is at full strength, I think Lanpher should be given a shot.

NDSU is a very good team and will be a national contender. I think UNI could be also if they get some things corrected (which are correctable) I think it is a pretty even matchup and I would love another shot at the Bison in the playoffs.

[MSUBobcat]

Sand, meet Vagina.

I'm not really sure what you mean by this. Granted I got a cold today, so I'm taking cold med and am drinking (it's football Saturday, screw warning labels :)), so maybe I missed what you meant. I don't think either team is overrated, personally. The game was a title bout and went down to the wire. Obviously the students at the game can be some of the more exuberant, least educated fans, so I'm not saying the Bison fanbase agrees with them. I have a ton of respect for NDSU, especially after last year :(

[Drblankstare]

Rennie not 100% is not an asset to the Panthers. Unless Rennie is at full strength, I think Lanpher should be given a shot.

NDSU is a very good team and will be a national contender. I think UNI could be also if they get some things corrected (which are correctable) I think it is a pretty even matchup and I would love another shot at the Bison in the playoffs.

I did think your backup looked pretty good, especially for coming I'm so late

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Thats because UNI fans act like we have done it before

Oh Stop. They lost. For the first time since NDSU joined the conference. Act like you have done that before.

All I have ever heard from the UNI fans is how NDSU doesn't belong, doesn't matter, is insignificant nationally. This from a school that is one bad bake sale away from rolling up the sidewalks.

NDSU went to Division I because they have the resources, student body, and regional significance to do so and what have they done since? Prove time and time again that they belong there. (Note I'm not a We and Us kind of guy even though I graduated from NDSU). I was born and raised in Fargo and I wouldn't go back to Cedar Falls/Waterloo on a court order.

To you fans who want to make this a friendly rivalry, hey! I'm glad to participate but to the sour grapes crowd. Shove it.

[MSUBobcat]

Because we should totally judge a football team based upon the student section. If you've ever been at a Bison game, all of those cheers you hear are from the students.

Agree 100% that the chant has 0 to do with the team or the fanbase as a whole. The student sections at ANY field are drunken semi-fans. Get a few people going next thing you know the whole section is chanting and have no idea why. I don't look forward to playing EITHER team in the playoffs. But I hope we do cuz it won't be in the 2nd round :)

[No_Skill]

Bison fans get a little pumped up over winning a game the panthers the last THREE times weve beat them just went with our buissness after the game the bison still dont have a confrence championship. after they won that game youd think that they won the national freaking championship kick the crap out of them sycs.

I was waiting for comments like this.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Congrats to the Bison. It was a hard fought game that we just came out on the wrong end of.

As I had said earlier I thought it would come down to the trenches, turnovers, and special teams. Sure enough. NDSU dominated us on the line both offensively and defensively. And we made 3 costly turnovers. I knew it was gonna be a long day, when we had what seemed like a sure TD only for the kid to get eaten by the turf monster. If that doesn't make the not top 10 I don't know what will.

Tough loss, but still 3 games left gotta get back on track. Again congrats to the Bison and would love to see you again in the Playoffs. Only preferably on a field that is not concrete. ;)

[strike00]

is new turf in the plans for NDSU?

[unigriff]

Oh Stop. They lost. For the first time since NDSU joined the conference. Act like you have done that before.

All I have ever heard from the UNI fans is how NDSU doesn't belong, doesn't matter, is insignificant nationally. This from a school that is one bad bake sale away from rolling up the sidewalks.

NDSU went to Division I because they have the resources, student body, and regional significance to do so and what have they done since? Prove time and time again that they belong there. (Note I'm not a We and Us kind of guy even though I graduated from NDSU). I was born and raised in Fargo and I wouldn't go back to Cedar Falls/Waterloo on a court order.

To you fans who want to make this a friendly rivalry, hey! I'm glad to participate but to the sour grapes crowd. Shove it.

talking from the #3 team to the #2 team about being overrated in a great game3! ...whatever...classless

[No_Skill]

is new turf in the plans for NDSU?

Next year...thank god.

[No_Skill]

talking from the #3 team to the #2 team about being overrated in a great game3! ...whatever...classless

Any student body would do that. I didn't even hear them in my section.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

is new turf in the plans for NDSU?

The major problem with the turf is that the Fargodome is a multi-purpose arena that requires quick turnaround. Right now Field Turf doesn't have the "roll-out" technology to accomplish this. I agree but the dome is paid for by the taxpayers of Fargo who need it for much more than Bison games.

[UNIFanSince1983]

The major problem with the turf is that the Fargodome is a multi-purpose arena that requires quick turnaround. Right now Field Turf doesn't have the "roll-out" technology to accomplish this. I agree but the dome is paid for by the taxpayers of Fargo who need it for much more than Bison games.

Our new turf rolls out...

[unigriff]

congrats to the bison...your Oline won the game for you....it was a great game...so don't come on here claiming how awesome you are...you won a game over a top 3 team. While it was a good win against a good program, doesnt mean you won the national championship..and i give props to Bohl for not celebrating like it was. That is a class act...unlike the bison players who were running around the field celebrating. With those 127 national championships you would think you'd know how to act like you've been there.

ps...give the game ball back to the Oline..Jensen is hoggin it!

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Our new turf rolls out...

The requirement from the Fargodome management is a single piece roll out, sections are too time consuming for the tight time frames they use to do turnarounds.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Next year...thank god.

I thought I had heard that. It is a great thing. Hopefully new conference mate USD who still has the concrete will get rid of theirs soon too!

[TheBisonator]

Our new turf rolls out...

New turf is indeed being installed this winter at the FFD. I believe it is the same kind of stuff the St. Louis Rams have.

They will be spending over 2 million dollars in addition to the turf for an advanced mechanical roll-out system.

[Drblankstare]

So glad we're getting new turf, and the new lights they got this year really helps for tv viewing.IMO

[NDB]

is new turf in the plans for NDSU?

not any more. :)

[troianus]

congrats to the bison...your Oline won the game for you....it was a great game...so don't come on here claiming how awesome you are...you won a game over a top 3 team. While it was a good win against a good program, doesnt mean you won the national championship..and i give props to Bohl for not celebrating like it was. That is a class act...unlike the bison players who were running around the field celebrating. With those 127 national championships you would think you'd know how to act like you've been there.

ps...give the game ball back to the Oline..Jensen is hoggin it!

Unfortunately, these kids were running around in diapers when they won those 127 national championships. They don't know any better.

[Twentysix]

http://740thefan.com/uploads/bison%20defeat%20uni%20brokenrail%20boom%20all%20i n.mp3

[unigriff]

hahaha.....you still get my point.

and as a former student section leader...any negative chants of overrated or bullshiiiiii, were always quickly squashed...and i can gauruntee from watching the video of the game...it wasnt just the student section chanting it. apples n oranges tho..games over...NDSU won. congrats....

the bright side is...if NDSU loses one game and we win out...we can still claim conference champions with NDSU...just the bizon will get the autobid. I still keep to my prediction they will lose 2 tho!

[Twentysix]

hahaha.....you still get my point.

and as a former student section leader...any negative chants of overrated or bullshiiiiii, were always quickly squashed...and i can garuntee from watching the video of the game...it wasnt just the student section chanting it. apples n oranges tho..games over...NDSU won. congrats....

the bright side is...if NDSU loses one game and we win out...we can still claim conference champions with NDSU...just the bizon will get the autobid. I still keep to my prediction they will lose 2 tho!

YSU and ISUr will both beat UNI. 7-4.. no playoffs.

[unigriff]

i highly doubt it...7-4 (even losing to a ranked ISUr) would still keep us in. You realize losing today wont drop us out of the top 6 and losing to ISUr would be a good loss if we did....7-4 and 2nd/3rd in the conference still gets in...sorry.

[DJKyR0]

Congratulations to UNI on a well-played game. Bison just played better. 8-0 and it feels fantastic. Wasn't a fan of the chippyness by both teams but that'll happen, glad no one got unnecessarily injured in the scrum that broke out. O-line deserves huge credit for redeeming themselves after giving up 11 sacks last season, and the RBs came with some fire and made some huge plays. I would trust Brock Jensen to throw my infant son on third down (if I had an infant son, that is). Guy is the definition of ice in the backfield.

To those still talking crap about NDSU despite a statement win that puts us in the driver's seat, keep it coming. We handled it for four years, we can certainly handle it now.

[frozennorth]

really? Overrated chant? on a 8 point win over the #2 team in the country....only solidifies the classlessness of NDSU.

This is the most pathetic whine I've seen in a while. Go cry in a pillow.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Perhaps I'll get to see the #1 team in the country in two weeks when NDSU hosts YSU.

[UNIFanSince1983]

YSU and ISUr will both beat UNI. 7-4.. no playoffs.

You know how eerily similar to our 2009 season that would make it?

Lose first game of the year to instate FBS by 1. (2009 Iowa 2011 Iowa State)
Take care of business until losing to a good conference opponent. (2009 SIU 2011 NDSU)
Lose second in a row to a team we probably shouldn't lose to (2009 SDSU 2011 YSU) (And yes I know SDSU made the playoffs that year, but still don't think we should have lost to them)
Lose last game of the year to Illinois State...

[unigriff]

You know how eerily similar to our 2009 season that would make it?

Lose first game of the year to instate FBS by 1. (2009 Iowa 2011 Iowa State)
Take care of business until losing to a good conference opponent. (2009 SIU 2011 NDSU)
Lose second in a row to a team we probably shouldn't lose to (2009 SDSU 2011 YSU) (And yes I know SDSU made the playoffs that year, but still don't think we should have lost to them)
Lose last game of the year to Illinois State...

difference is ISUr wasnt good that year...middle pack...they are in the top half this year at least...and on fire really...

[FargoBison]

UNI fans....Seriously do you want me to squash your sour grapes and make them into some wine for you to drown your sorrows. Our student chanted overrated....well la di frickin da...the last thing I'd get shaken up about is what a student section chants.

This was a great game, played by two great teams. I wouldn't be shocked if we see each other again...hopefully your QB is back at full strength next week. I apologize for how pathetic our turf is.

[frozennorth]

From what I saw, uni looked like a really good team. Ndsu looked like a great team. Brock jensen should be a fronter runner for offensive poty

[sgt smash]

I was gonna be just fine as a guest here griff but I couldnt help myself. You my friend just fed the buffalo.GET OVER IT. PAMF.

[DJKyR0]

The Bison thrive on the tears of other programs. Your sorrow only strengthens us.

Good luck the rest of the season, anyway.

[frozennorth]

I was gonna be just fine as a guest here griff but I couldnt help myself. You my friend just fed the buffalo.GET OVER IT. PAMF.

Never post again.

[sgt smash]

Why

[sgt smash]

Griff. I enjoyed your commentary, but I calling the kids classless and the university classless was bs and u know it.

[stevdock]

That was a very good game. Could have gone either way although I really thought the Bison were really close to putting UNI away in the 2nd quarter. Hopefully Rennie comes back healthy and can lead UNI the rest of the way and we can do it again in a couple of months with a trip to Texas on the line. That would be a very fun game.

[frozennorth]

Why

Because you suck at it.

[sgt smash]

Nice. Go post in the great west thread.

[CommishBigSmooth]

In the interests of getting back to the game discussion, some observations:

-Surprised how ineffective UNI's running game was. Take away Rennie's 24-yard run before the half and I don't think UNI had what you can term a significant running play in the entire game. Certainly not in the second half. NDSU appeared to make UNI a one-dimensional team, especially when Rennie went out, which is understandable.

-Would it be a stretch to say NDSU's Marcus Williams is the FCS version of Darrelle Revis? The Panthers didn't bother hardly throwing in his direction, and Sinkfield caught only 2 balls for 14 yards in the entire game. Both teams threw more towards the backs and TE's a LOT in this game, a lot of mid-range passing.

-Based on what I saw of the numbers after the game, I was surprised NDSU didn't run for more yardage. While I never got the feeling UNI could consistently stop the run during the game, they didn't give up any long runs either.

-I heard a lot of people say special teams would make the difference in this game. I think it did to a certain extent, although not maybe in the way most people thought. On three separate occasions during the game, UNI punted from inside NDSU territory. In all three instances, UNI's Kyle Bernard kicked the ball out of the endzone for touchbacks. So even though UNI moved the ball into NDSU territory multiple times, not only did they not get any points, but not much "flipping" of field position, either.

[Ronin]

The battle was at the O-line and the Bison easily won this battle. I was also impressed by #22 as a running back. This is the second week in a row that our O-line has failed to show up at a game. Watching an offensive lineman jog down the field not blocking a soul is embarrassing for many. Didn't want to see the starting QB get hurt, but I think the back-up is actually better. He moved the team down the field as a freshman, quick decisions, quick release.

Congratulations to the Bison you deserved the win, but what is that cow pie in the middle of the field?

[Ronin]

...To those still talking crap about NDSU despite a statement win that puts us in the driver's seat, keep it coming. We handled it for four years, we can certainly handle it now.

Hard to believe, but it happens. NDSU has and still does have a good program. You don't go out and beat a FBS team and grab a top 25 ranking year after year. They are a good addition to a very strong conference.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

The battle was at the O-line and the Bison easily won this battle. I was also impressed by #22 as a running back. This is the second week in a row that our O-line has failed to show up at a game. Watching an offensive lineman jog down the field not blocking a soul is embarrassing for many. Didn't want to see the starting QB get hurt, but I think the back-up is actually better. He moved the team down the field as a freshman, quick decisions, quick release.

Congratulations to the Bison you deserved the win, but what is that cow pie in the middle of the field?


That is, unfortunately what my (former) city fathers thought was a great idea for a logo for the Fargodome. They came up with it 20 years ago and I thought it looked stupid then, it now only looks stupid and dated now. I hope when the new turf comes that they get an ostentatious Bison logo like the Panther one at the UNIdome.

[BisonBacker]

The New turf coming in next year will have a NDSU logo in the center of the field.

[unigriff]

The main catch with the logo is that it is the Fargodome, not the NDSU dome. In Cedar Falls, they have the UNI dome, therefore a Panther logo is understandable. NDSU football games are simply one of the many things hosted by the Fargodome. I can't see them straying away from having a Fargodome logo in the middle of the field anytime soon.

As does the UNI-Dome. It holds not only the Panther games, but the high school playoffs, and non football related it holds indoor track, wrestling (nationals!!), many festivals, and at one time basketball. It is the same as the FargoDome in terms of an all-purpose facility.

[No_Skill]

As does the UNI-Dome. It holds not only the Panther games, but the high school playoffs, and non football related it holds indoor track, wrestling (nationals!!), many festivals, and at one time basketball. It is the same as the FargoDome in terms of an all-purpose facility.

Who owns the unidome?

[Professor Chaos]

Now that I've had a few hours to get my vocal cords back and the ringing out of my ears a few thoughts I have:

1) I won't be modest about this, the crowd was incredible! One of the guys in the pressbox had a decibel meter and we maxed it out at 107db twice. That's NFL caliber loud. I wish every game had that atmosphere but for this one game is was truly a blast to be there and be part of it.

2) NDSU's O-line played heroic. Brock had time to throw and I was impressed with the amount of space NDSU had running right at the all-american middle of the UNI defense. We all know that Boothby and Fort are studs so to see that type of space opened up by the Rams was impressive.

3) Jensen once again was a manchild. 22-25 against one of the best defenses in the country is just..... wow!

4) I was really impressed with UNI's young RB Johnson. He didn't have much room on the ground but he was a huge threat catching passes out of the backfield. He knows how to set up blocks on the screen plays and is shifty and powerful in the open field.

5) I hope Rennie can come back ASAP, when you're not rooting against him he's fun to watch. I was a little preplexed by the fact that UNI kept calling empty backfield sets when it was clear that Rennie was hobbled and NDSU's D-line was getting hits on him consistently. Lanpher looked decent but some of his passes floated and he obviously isn't the running threat that Rennie is.

Overall a solid game by both teams. The fumble recovery TD was the game changer, without that things would've gotten too close for comfort for the Bison. I wouldn't mind seeing UNI in the playoffs again but I won't be disappointed if we don't, they're still a top 5 team in my book even if the polls don't show that on Monday.

[MplsBison]

I only want NDSU and UNI to meet in the playoffs if it's in Frisco for the national championship.

NDSU and UNI are the top two teams in the country and should be seeded #1 and #2 in the playoffs.

[MplsBison]

The New turf coming in next year will have a NDSU logo in the center of the field.

I'll believe that when I see it.

Fargodome management considers NDSU football a nuisance. Hence why they insist on wringing every last penny out of the Magic Carpet "investment" before begrudgingly replacing the 1980's style turf with the new space age stuff that's been around since the late 90's.

[No_Skill]

I agree that the fumble for TD was a big game changer. I also felt the Holloway fumble at the 1 yrd line resulting in a touchback and UNI ball at the 20 was a big play also. Had we scored there, UNI would have had an even bigger hill to climb.

[Gil Dobie]

This win gets NDSU it's first win vs UNI at the FCS level and first above .500 finish in the MVFC.

[Gil Dobie]

I agree that the fumble for TD was a big game changer. I also felt the Holloway fumble at the 1 yrd line resulting in a touchback and UNI ball at the 20 was a big play also. Had we scored there, UNI would have had an even bigger hill to climb.

Phil said the ball hit the pylon. And yes it would have been huge if the the Bison had scored.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Phil said the ball hit the pylon. And yes it would have been huge if the the Bison had scored.


The video replay showed that it didn't hit the pylon.

[CommishBigSmooth]

The video replay showed that it didn't hit the pylon.

NW MN- I thought the same thing in the stadium, but after watching the TV coverage, there is a very definitive replay that shows Holloway's fumble went right through the referee's legs (TV guy even makes a "five-hole" joke) and hits the pylon, which wobbles once the ball hits it. I believe that was the correct call.

[MarchingMountaineer]

NDSU and UNI are the top two teams in the country and should be seeded #1 and #2 in the playoffs.

We already know which team was better yesterday but have no idea how UNI stacks up against Montana State or SHSU on another day. I'm going to give some of those other teams the benefit of the doubt about their inferiority, at least until they lose, and leave the #2 slot uncommitted for now. There are still a few weeks left until seeding, and even though the #1 ranked team -never- loses, there is time for a couple of other teams to prove their worthiness for #2, don't you think?

[SDFS]

I'll believe that when I see it.

Fargodome management considers NDSU football a nuisance. Hence why they insist on wringing every last penny out of the Magic Carpet "investment" before begrudgingly replacing the 1980's style turf with the new space age stuff that's been around since the late 90's.

Built by the City of Fargo - they can do as they see fit. If NDSU wanted new carpet so badly - they could give the city a couple million and I am sure that they would replace the turf. Actually your comment is kind of funny because most of the time it seems like NDSU thinks the City of Fargo is a nuisance.

[FargoBison]

I'll believe that when I see it.

Fargodome management considers NDSU football a nuisance. Hence why they insist on wringing every last penny out of the Magic Carpet "investment" before begrudgingly replacing the 1980's style turf with the new space age stuff that's been around since the late 90's.

You truly have no clue as usual. The turf at the dome is barely 10 years old, they wanted to get its full useful life and they wanted to replace it with a similar roll-up system which didn't come on-line until recently when the St. Louis Rams installed in their facility.

The dome is completely on board with new turf and enhancements to the tailgate lot. NDSU is a solid and consistent revenue generator for the dome, NDSU football is appreciated and in no way viewed as a nuisance.

[MplsBison]

Built by the Cit of Fargo - they can do as they see fit. If NDSU wanted new carpet so badly - they could give the city a couple million and I am sure that they would replace the turf. Actually your comment if kind of funny because most of the time it seems like NDSU thinks the City of Fargo is a nuisance.

Built by the city of Fargo, only because of NDSU football. They fight every improvement and drag their feet implementing them.

I'm hopeful the next stadium will be built solely by NDSU on NDSU property (on the R lot would be good) and they can tell the city good luck keeping the Dome in the black without the Bison.

[MplsBison]

You truly have no clue as usual. The turf at the dome is barely 10 years old, they wanted to get its full useful life and they wanted to replace it with a similar roll-up system which didn't come on-line until recently when the St. Louis Rams installed in their facility.

The dome is completely on board with new turf and enhancements to the tailgate lot. NDSU is a solid and consistent revenue generator for the dome, NDSU football is appreciated and in no way viewed as a nuisance.

"I know the car I bought my daughter is unsafe, but it's barely 10 years old. I need to get my full investment back before I think about replacing it."

[MplsBison]

We already know which team was better yesterday but have no idea how UNI stacks up against Montana State or SHSU on another day. I'm going to give some of those other teams the benefit of the doubt about their inferiority, at least until they lose, and leave the #2 slot uncommitted for now. There are still a few weeks left until seeding, and even though the #1 ranked team -never- loses, there is time for a couple of other teams to prove their worthiness for #2, don't you think?

No

[FargoBison]

"I know the car I bought my daughter is unsafe, but it's barely 10 years old. I need to get my full investment back before I think about replacing it."

Since the Dome cannot have permanent field turf with a cover, they were kind of stuck with the current crap. Now that there is a field turf that can roll up and utilize the removal system the dome has(although it will need some modifications) they will replace the turf. The dome has a ton of money tucked away but they are going to be good stewards of the money the public gave them.

[Twentysix]

As does the UNI-Dome. It holds not only the Panther games, but the high school playoffs, and non football related it holds indoor track, wrestling (nationals!!), many festivals, and at one time basketball. It is the same as the FargoDome in terms of an all-purpose facility.

Does it also hold expo's, concerts, plays, shows on ice, circus, etc?

A short FD calander


Oct 30
Prairie Heights Community Church
9:30 AM

Oct 30
Prairie Heights Community Church
11:00 AM

Nov 3
Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales
6:30 PM

Nov 4
Minnesota High School Football Section Finals
10:00 AM

Nov 11
Dakota Bowl
9:00 AM

Nov 12
NDSU Football vs. Youngstown State
3:00 PM

Nov 15
Fiddler on the Roof
7:30 PM

Nov 17
ND State Class A & B State Volleyball
12:00 PM

Nov 18
ND State Class A & B State Volleyball
12:00 PM

Nov 19
ND State Class A & B State Volleyball
10:00 AM

Nov 21
Fill the Dome
8:00 AM

Nov 22
Fill the Dome
8:00 AM

Dec 8
Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo
8:30 AM

Dec 16
NDSU Winter Commencement
4:00 PM

Jan 13
Monty Python's SPAMALOT
8:00 PM

Jan 14
Miranda Lambert
7:30 PM

Jan 27
RRV Boat & Marine Products Show
12:00 PM

Jan 28
RRV Boat & Marine Products Show
10:00 AM

Jan 29
RRV Boat & Marine Products Show
10:00 AM

Feb 3
Monster Jam 2012
7:30 PM

Feb 4
Monster Jam 2012
2:00 PM

Feb 4
Monster Jam 2012
7:30 PM

Feb 24
RRV Home & Garden Show
3:00 PM

Feb 25
RRV Home & Garden Show
9:00 AM

Feb 26
RRV Home & Garden Show
11:00 AM

Mar 1
Sportsmen's Boat, Camping & Vacation Show
5:00 PM

Mar 2
Sportsmen's Boat, Camping & Vacation Show
12:00 PM

Mar 3
Sportsmen's Boat, Camping & Vacation Show
10:00 AM

Mar 4
Sportsmen's Boat, Camping & Vacation Show
10:00 AM

Mar 14
Pop Goes the Rock by Cirque Dreams
7:30 PM

Mar 23
El Zagal Shrine Circus
7:00 PM

Mar 24
El Zagal Shrine Circus
10:00 AM

Mar 24
El Zagal Shrine Circus
2:00 PM

Mar 24
El Zagal Shrine Circus
6:00 PM

Mar 25
El Zagal Shrine Circus
12:00 PM

Mar 25
El Zagal Shrine Circus
4:00 PM

Apr 3
Blue Man Group
7:30 PM

[344Johnson]

Yeah, emotion is no excuse for stupidity. Calling uni overrated is just plain stupid. Good game to the bison, can't wait to see them in Terre haute next week...

Sick of seeing this stuff saying "overrated" chants are classless. Students do this. When one team knocks off a higher ranked team it is what happens. Would you be saying your students are classless for beating a higher ranked opponent? Doubtful. Do I get mad when I see this happen when someone beats my team? No, because....well, their team essentially proved that my team was, in fact, overrated because their lower ranked team beat my team.

If you can't handle a part of a student section taunting your team, then go to D2 or NAIA ball where students aren't a loud, significant crowd. If you want to be in FCS or FBS, get used to it, or win.

[Twentysix]

People get mad, don't worry about it. You don't wanna hear it don't lose.

I gurantee people will say the same thing if we lose.

[Twentysix]

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=299889663372118


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xVfeSj3NSZE

[darell1976]

Does it also hold expo's, concerts, plays, shows on ice, circus, etc?

A short FD calander


Oct 30
Prairie Heights Community Church
9:30 AM

Oct 30
Prairie Heights Community Church
11:00 AM

Nov 3
Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales
6:30 PM

Nov 4
Minnesota High School Football Section Finals
10:00 AM

Nov 11
Dakota Bowl
9:00 AM

Nov 12
NDSU Football vs. Youngstown State
3:00 PM

Nov 15
Fiddler on the Roof
7:30 PM

Nov 17
ND State Class A & B State Volleyball
12:00 PM

Nov 18
ND State Class A & B State Volleyball
12:00 PM

Nov 19
ND State Class A & B State Volleyball
10:00 AM

Nov 21
Fill the Dome
8:00 AM

Nov 22
Fill the Dome
8:00 AM

Dec 8
Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo
8:30 AM

Dec 16
NDSU Winter Commencement
4:00 PM

Jan 13
Monty Python's SPAMALOT
8:00 PM

Jan 14
Miranda Lambert
7:30 PM

Jan 27
RRV Boat & Marine Products Show
12:00 PM

Jan 28
RRV Boat & Marine Products Show
10:00 AM

Jan 29
RRV Boat & Marine Products Show
10:00 AM

Feb 3
Monster Jam 2012
7:30 PM

Feb 4
Monster Jam 2012
2:00 PM

Feb 4
Monster Jam 2012
7:30 PM

Feb 24
RRV Home & Garden Show
3:00 PM

Feb 25
RRV Home & Garden Show
9:00 AM

Feb 26
RRV Home & Garden Show
11:00 AM

Mar 1
Sportsmen's Boat, Camping & Vacation Show
5:00 PM

Mar 2
Sportsmen's Boat, Camping & Vacation Show
12:00 PM

Mar 3
Sportsmen's Boat, Camping & Vacation Show
10:00 AM

Mar 4
Sportsmen's Boat, Camping & Vacation Show
10:00 AM

Mar 14
Pop Goes the Rock by Cirque Dreams
7:30 PM

Mar 23
El Zagal Shrine Circus
7:00 PM

Mar 24
El Zagal Shrine Circus
10:00 AM

Mar 24
El Zagal Shrine Circus
2:00 PM

Mar 24
El Zagal Shrine Circus
6:00 PM

Mar 25
El Zagal Shrine Circus
12:00 PM

Mar 25
El Zagal Shrine Circus
4:00 PM

Apr 3
Blue Man Group
7:30 PM

What dates do we fill the sandbags up?

[clenz]

Sick of seeing this stuff saying "overrated" chants are classless. Students do this. When one team knocks off a higher ranked team it is what happens. Would you be saying your students are classless for beating a higher ranked opponent? Doubtful. Do I get mad when I see this happen when someone beats my team? No, because....well, their team essentially proved that my team was, in fact, overrated because their lower ranked team beat my team.

If you can't handle a part of a student section taunting your team, then go to D2 or NAIA ball where students aren't a loud, significant crowd. If you want to be in FCS or FBS, get used to it, or win.
If you think it only came from the student section, you're mistaken.


Anyway.....I was expecting the best football environment I've ever been too and was disapointed. Tailgating was good, but it was no different than UNI except NDSU keeps it all in 1 lot, UNI has it all over the area. If UNI confined it all to 1 lot it would be very similar. For being SRO, blah blah blah, there was well over 1,000 blue seats visible on the East side and South side. I couldn't see the west or North sides that well but will assume it was similar. It wasn't as loud as I expected either....decent place to watch a game though.

Most of the fans were real cool....some were exactly as I thought they'd be....


Also, yes the dome does host concerts, expos, etc.... However, the number of concerts it hosts has gone down thanks to the McLeod Center and Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center being open....

[Ginsbach]

If you think it only came from the student section, you're mistaken.


Anyway.....I was expecting the best football environment I've ever been too and was disapointed. Tailgating was good, but it was no different than UNI except NDSU keeps it all in 1 lot, UNI has it all over the area. If UNI confined it all to 1 lot it would be very similar. For being SRO, blah blah blah, there was well over 1,000 blue seats visible on the East side and South side. I couldn't see the west or North sides that well but will assume it was similar. It wasn't as loud as I expected either....decent place to watch a game though.

Most of the fans were real cool....some were exactly as I thought they'd be....


Also, yes the dome does host concerts, expos, etc.... However, the number of concerts it hosts has gone down thanks to the McLeod Center and Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center being open....

Really? They had a sound meter at the game and recorded a peak volume of 108 decibels - for comparison purposes, the Metrodome hit 115 decibels when the Twins won the World Series in 87 with a much larger crowd. That's about as loud of a game as you're going to get at the FCS level.

I've seen quite a few games and the Fargodome is one of the loudest venues. I didn't get the chance to make it to this game, but from people I talked to who went it was about as loud as the last second win over SHSU in 2007, which was an absolute blast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTx__3AIusw

[footballer23]

Sick of seeing this stuff saying "overrated" chants are classless. Students do this. When one team knocks off a higher ranked team it is what happens. Would you be saying your students are classless for beating a higher ranked opponent? Doubtful. Do I get mad when I see this happen when someone beats my team? No, because....well, their team essentially proved that my team was, in fact, overrated because their lower ranked team beat my team.

If you can't handle a part of a student section taunting your team, then go to D2 or NAIA ball where students aren't a loud, significant crowd. If you want to be in FCS or FBS, get used to it, or win.

I wouldn't say it's classless, it's just stupid. It would be one thing if we upset a much higher-ranked team, but that was definitely not the case on Saturday. UNI is a great team.

[UNI Pike]

The video replay showed that it didn't hit the pylon.

Don't know what video you were watching, but the NDSU / NBC stream - which showed it about 4-5 times rolling through the official's legs, and then rolling up-field. It was a freak play.

[UNI Pike]

Who owns the unidome?

This is a UNI owned, on campus property.

[UNI Pike]

Rumor (wholly unsubstantiated at this point) is that Rennie is done for the year.

Backup Lanpher (http://www.unipanthers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=626869&SPID=90703&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=26200&ATCLID=205206045&Q_SEASON=2011) is a RS Fr who was recruited out of the KC MO area - lead team to 6A Title in senior HS year. So he has a bit of a resume. Not much playing time next year. Could be that he is the backup again next year, as there is a FR red shirting from Jenks OK that had crazy numbers (http://www.unipanthers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=626869&SPID=90703&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=26200&ATCLID=205235690&Q_SEASON=2011) in HS. Both are more traditional drop back passers. I don't believe that we have any more of the "dual threat" type passers on the roster, but could be wrong about that.

[steelbison]

If you think it only came from the student section, you're mistaken.


Anyway.....I was expecting the best football environment I've ever been too and was disapointed. Tailgating was good, but it was no different than UNI except NDSU keeps it all in 1 lot, UNI has it all over the area. If UNI confined it all to 1 lot it would be very similar. For being SRO, blah blah blah, there was well over 1,000 blue seats visible on the East side and South side. I couldn't see the west or North sides that well but will assume it was similar. It wasn't as loud as I expected either....decent place to watch a game though.

Most of the fans were real cool....some were exactly as I thought they'd be....


Also, yes the dome does host concerts, expos, etc.... However, the number of concerts it hosts has gone down thanks to the McLeod Center and Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center being open....



Clenz, are you sure you were at the game? 1,000 empty seats? was that during halftime?? Not loud? Trust me ask your coach and players on the field. I'm guessing you would get a different answer.

Comparable tailgating?....I've been to UNI twice...and I guess I must be blind.

I can tell you this, if you were here earlier in the season there are a LOT more people tailgating.

Anyway glad you were able to make the trip, I PM'd you to come join us for some food and a beverage but I didn't hear back from you. Maybe next time.

[TheRevSFA]

I only want NDSU and UNI to meet in the playoffs if it's in Frisco for the national championship.

NDSU and UNI are the top two teams in the country and should be seeded #1 and #2 in the playoffs.

Uh..Sam Houston called..Montana State called as well. They beg to differ.

[steelbison]

Uh..Sam Houston called..Montana State called as well. They beg to differ.

Don't feed the troll!!! MPlsBison is not someone you can reason with..just an FYI

[clenz]

Clenz, are you sure you were at the game? 1,000 empty seats? was that during halftime?? Not loud? Trust me ask your coach and players on the field. I'm guessing you would get a different answer.

Comparable tailgating?....I've been to UNI twice...and I guess I must be blind.

I can tell you this, if you were here earlier in the season there are a LOT more people tailgating.

Anyway glad you were able to make the trip, I PM'd you to come join us for some food and a beverage but I didn't hear back from you. Maybe next time.

Was that decible during the pyrotechnics used after TD's? It honestly wasn't really that loud.

Yes there were a ton of seats open on the South side....I'd be 40% of the south end zone was open.

[TheRevSFA]

Don't feed the troll!!! MPlsBison is not someone you can reason with..just an FYI

Awww damnit I fed the troll.

[TheBisonator]

Was that decible during the pyrotechnics used after TD's? It honestly wasn't really that loud.

Yes there were a ton of seats open on the South side....I'd be 40% of the south end zone was open.

Yeah, I'm gonna have to throw the red bulls**t flag on that one. I saw scattered sprinkles of blue watching it on TV, never did I see masses of empty blue.

108 dbs were clocked at the moment DJ scored the first TD of the game.

And tailgating comparable to UNI?? SRSLY??

Get over yourself.

[Ginsbach]

Was that decible during the pyrotechnics used after TD's? It honestly wasn't really that loud.

Yes there were a ton of seats open on the South side....I'd be 40% of the south end zone was open.

Oh. Hm.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/fullsize/2660367960107070464ORbgsV

http://community.webshots.com/photo/fullsize/2001156020107070464NZOCqV

Not counting the section blocked off for the band (who were not back to their seats yet) I would estimate the percentage of empty seats in both end zones at much less than 40%.

[ValleyChamp]

I am very surprised at how many NDSU fans are saying how amazing the atmosphere was, and that it was the loudest that the Fargodome has ever been. It was loud, and it was a good atmosphere for sure, but it was nowhere near the noise levels that we have had at the UNIdome in big games. I don't mean this as a slight to NDSU either. It fans certainly played a role in the game, and it certainly was loud. I was just surprised to hear that was one of, if not the, loudest games ever at NDSU...

[ValleyChamp]

Clenz, are you sure you were at the game? 1,000 empty seats? was that during halftime?? Not loud? Trust me ask your coach and players on the field. I'm guessing you would get a different answer.

Comparable tailgating?....I've been to UNI twice...and I guess I must be blind.

I can tell you this, if you were here earlier in the season there are a LOT more people tailgating.

Anyway glad you were able to make the trip, I PM'd you to come join us for some food and a beverage but I didn't hear back from you. Maybe next time.

There were a lot of empty seats. And the tailgating comparison is definitely fair. At NDSU it is just in one place. At UNI it is all over campus, and very spread out.

[Professor Chaos]

Was that decible during the pyrotechnics used after TD's? It honestly wasn't really that loud.

Yes there were a ton of seats open on the South side....I'd be 40% of the south end zone was open.
I was in the south end zone and it was nowhere near 40% empty. The far SW corner had empty seats because that's the top of the student section and there were a couple hundred unclaimed student tix. Maybe right before halftime when the band was getting ready to get on to the field it may have been 25% empty but most of that was the band section.

[unigriff]

Yeah, I'm gonna have to throw the red bulls**t flag on that one. I saw scattered sprinkles of blue watching it on TV, never did I see masses of empty blue.

108 dbs were clocked at the moment DJ scored the first TD of the game.

And tailgating comparable to UNI?? SRSLY??

Get over yourself.

I'd believe him. Even watching on tv/computer I could see several seats open on one side. (Best view was with the computer because it had the NDSU camera guy doing it and would scan the crowd often).

An announced crowd of 18,800+ but it didn't sound like it on the TV...especially when you can hear UNI people chanting. Also the Metrodome is far bigger and more spreadout than the FD. so to compare those two in decimal ratings is worthless.

[TheBisonator]

I'd believe him. Even watching on tv/computer I could see several seats open on one side. (Best view was with the computer because it had the NDSU camera guy doing it and would scan the crowd often).

An announced crowd of 18,800+ but it didn't sound like it on the TV...especially when you can hear UNI people chanting. Also the Metrodome is far bigger and more spreadout than the FD. so to compare those two in decimal ratings is worthless.

I didn't hear UNI fans chanting a single thing on the webcast. I saw the camera show the UNI fans after they scored a TD. Must have been 150 of them tops.

[clenz]

I was able to hold a conversation with my wife and a normal talking level the entire game....even at the point of that 108 reading....That shouldn't be possible at 108.

[Professor Chaos]

I'd believe him. Even watching on tv/computer I could see several seats open on one side. (Best view was with the computer because it had the NDSU camera guy doing it and would scan the crowd often).

An announced crowd of 18,800+ but it didn't sound like it on the TV...especially when you can hear UNI people chanting. Also the Metrodome is far bigger and more spreadout than the FD. so to compare those two in decimal ratings is worthless.


I didn't hear UNI fans chanting a single thing on the webcast. I saw the camera show the UNI fans after they scored a TD. Must have been 150 of them tops.
I could hear the UNI chants when I watched the replay but take into account that this is when NDSU is on offense and our fans are being quiet (contrary to popular belief, Bison fans can shut up).

The North Dakota NBC feed is awful for picking up crowd noise, simply awful. I was at this game and I DVRed the replay and watched it and there was no comparison. Watch this video that thas the radio feed to get a better idea of what the crowd really sounded like: http://gobison.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?id=809515

[unigriff]

I didn't hear UNI fans chanting a single thing on the webcast. I saw the camera show the UNI fans after they scored a TD. Must have been 150 of them tops.

musta been watching the wrong game then brother. Twice it came through on TV (defense chants). Go back and watch/listen to it. TWICE. I'll put my very significant salary on it.

[TheBisonator]

musta been watching the wrong game then brother. Twice it came through on TV (defense chants). Go back and watch/listen to it. TWICE. I'll put my very significant salary on it.

A whole 1,200 dollars?????

[Ginsbach]

I was able to hold a conversation with my wife and a normal talking level the entire game....even at the point of that 108 reading....That shouldn't be possible at 108.

Where were your seats? As you probably know, not every single person at a football game cheers at the same volume. If you were in the visitor's section, I'd imagine it would be quite a bit quieter than, say, in the student section or on the field.

[tjamz]

It wasn't as loud as I expected either

Were you in Visitor seating with the majority of the UNI fans? I was in the corner SRO section there and I have to agree with you. On 3rd/4th Down it was fairly loud, but I was disappointed with the ENTIRE section that had end zone seats opposite the student/band end zone. For the most part they were quiet viewers. I yell at my TV more than they yelled during the game.

I would like to apologize though to the UNI fans, I KNOW I was loud and obnoxious during the game (to the point of being warned by security that I was being too loud....I think I let an f-bomb drop early on, not proud of that moment).

As the game reached the half a guy from the UNI section and I got into a routine of friendly taunting and he came up to me at the half and we shook hands, agreed that it was a fun time and both made it clear we were there to have fun and watch our respective teams. The friendly taunts continued in the 2nd half and after the game we spoke briefly again. All we had to say to each other was "Hell of a game" and "See you guys in the playoffs". MUCH respect for that man and the entire UNI fan base. It was fun.

[Bison Dan]

I was able to hold a conversation with my wife and a normal talking level the entire game....even at the point of that 108 reading....That shouldn't be possible at 108.

To each their own. I was at the unidome twice and if not for the NDSU section would have been only 3/4 full tops. Never loud at all except when we started chanting Bison home game. Yes there were some students seats in the south section of the FargoDome that were open (at the very top). I've been all over the Valley to games and nothing was even close. I was surprised that the students take up the center 3 sections at the unidome. Kind of funny as those are the "money seats at our place". Too bad you didn't enjoy the great FB atmosphere but losing will do that.

[Gil Dobie]

All that really matters is 27-19

[JSUBison]

Rumor (wholly unsubstantiated at this point) is that Rennie is done for the year.

Backup Lanpher (http://www.unipanthers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=626869&SPID=90703&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=26200&ATCLID=205206045&Q_SEASON=2011) is a RS Fr who was recruited out of the KC MO area - lead team to 6A Title in senior HS year. So he has a bit of a resume. Not much playing time next year. Could be that he is the backup again next year, as there is a FR red shirting from Jenks OK that had crazy numbers (http://www.unipanthers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=626869&SPID=90703&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=26200&ATCLID=205235690&Q_SEASON=2011) in HS. Both are more traditional drop back passers. I don't believe that we have any more of the "dual threat" type passers on the roster, but could be wrong about that.

Your thoughts on Farley leaving him in? Some believe Rennie's status was progressing from hurt and sore (but not yet injured) and gutting it out, and then entering the realm of "they gotta pull him before it's too late", and finally, the injury.

If this rumor of Rennie turns out to be true.

[Dgreenwell3]

Wow this is quite the pissing contest here.

[344Johnson]

musta been watching the wrong game then brother. Twice it came through on TV (defense chants). Go back and watch/listen to it. TWICE. I'll put my very significant salary on it.

Didn't even know UNI brought any fans, but I was down in the student section. It was very loud down there.

[clenz]

Were you in Visitor seating with the majority of the UNI fans? I was in the corner SRO section there and I have to agree with you. On 3rd/4th Down it was fairly loud, but I was disappointed with the ENTIRE section that had end zone seats opposite the student/band end zone. For the most part they were quiet viewers. I yell at my TV more than they yelled during the game.

I would like to apologize though to the UNI fans, I KNOW I was loud and obnoxious during the game (to the point of being warned by security that I was being too loud....I think I let an f-bomb drop early on, not proud of that moment).

As the game reached the half a guy from the UNI section and I got into a routine of friendly taunting and he came up to me at the half and we shook hands, agreed that it was a fun time and both made it clear we were there to have fun and watch our respective teams. The friendly taunts continued in the 2nd half and after the game we spoke briefly again. All we had to say to each other was "Hell of a game" and "See you guys in the playoffs". MUCH respect for that man and the entire UNI fan base. It was fun.That's where I was....maybe it was because I was in the corner but it really wasn't that loud.

The most obnoxious fan (not the rudest, but most obnoxious) I encountered had his seats above the visitors section. He may have actually been funny had he had any clue what he was talking about when he was yelling - in stead it was just whatever he was thinking put into the 4 syllable cheer with the clap, clap, clapclapclap deal. He was pretty obnoxious, then someone called him on the stupid **** he was saying in the second half and he shut up.

Again, he could have been pretty funny had he been creative at all - or tried something original.

[MNBISON]

It could have been as loud as 15 747's taking off and people like Clenz will find a way to down grade it. He even comes on here and says it's too bad the game came down to a fumble, well isn't that part of the game? It's too bad your player dropped the ball on this own 3 yard line, you know what, it's also too bad the NDSU WR fumbled on the UNI one yard line but you won't hear someone like Clenz mention that but he will talk about how flat it is in Fargo and how the tailgating is the same as UNI, LOL!

[MplsBison]

Uh..Sam Houston called..Montana State called as well. They beg to differ.

Sam Houston and Montana St would have multiple FCS losses already if they played in the MVFC. Fact.

http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=695&DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=205042626

[tjamz]

That's where I was....maybe it was because I was in the corner but it really wasn't that loud.

The most obnoxious fan (not the rudest, but most obnoxious) I encountered had his seats above the visitors section. He may have actually been funny had he had any clue what he was talking about when he was yelling - in stead it was just whatever he was thinking put into the 4 syllable cheer with the clap, clap, clapclapclap deal. He was pretty obnoxious, then someone called him on the stupid **** he was saying in the second half and he shut up.

Again, he could have been pretty funny had he been creative at all - or tried something original.

Maybe he was a UNI fan in a Halloween costume and that was why he was obnoxious and not making any sense. I kid, I kid... We (along with any team really) have some incredibly dumb fans from time to time, sorry you got to meet one of them.

[ValleyChamp]

To each their own. I was at the unidome twice and if not for the NDSU section would have been only 3/4 full tops. Never loud at all except when we started chanting Bison home game. Yes there were some students seats in the south section of the FargoDome that were open (at the very top). I've been all over the Valley to games and nothing was even close. I was surprised that the students take up the center 3 sections at the unidome. Kind of funny as those are the "money seats at our place". Too bad you didn't enjoy the great FB atmosphere but losing will do that.

lol, ok. Keep living in fantasy land bro.

[BisonBacker]

Holy crap who gives a ****. xbangx My dad can beat your dad, my dick is longer than your dick blah blah blah blah. xbangx As a fan of college football I can say I appreciated the game for what it was a good college football game between two good teams. Fortunately our team won but to get into a pissing match about who's tailgateing is better or dome is louder let it go already. I like the Fargodome in the late fall for a game but is it the nicest place for college football? No, but I appreciate it for what it is. A good atmosphere for a college game and more imporantly in the later part of the season where often times weather can be a factor in a games outcome it's not at the dome. Put two good teams on the turf and let them battle it out. I hope UNI gets into the playoffs and I believe they will as they deserve to. Plus they are a MVFC team and the more MVFC teams the better. Debate the teams play on the field, the players, the coaches the play calling ect but what fans said at a game or students said at a game? Seriously? xthumbsdownx

[UNI Pike]

Your thoughts on Farley leaving him in? Some believe Rennie's status was progressing from hurt and sore (but not yet injured) and gutting it out, and then entering the realm of "they gotta pull him before it's too late", and finally, the injury.

If this rumor of Rennie turns out to be true.


Nothing confirmed at this point - but Rennie developed an ankle injury about 2/3 of the way last year also. He got blasted in the knee during the last regular season game against WIU (don't remember this being a cheap shot, just bad luck) which really showed against Leigh.

Rennie is a tough player. He wanted to come back in after that injury at NDSU. The staff keeps him in their even when he is less than 100% because they have so much respect for him, sometimes to a fault. Honestly, he plays and looks quite a bit like Armanti Edwards in the respect you think he is going to get broken in half they way they take hits. Both seemed to bounce back more often than not.

Don't know if we will know until game time what his status is - Farley usually keeps a pretty tight lid on that sort of thing.

[BISON Thunder]

Nothing confirmed at this point - but Rennie developed an ankle injury about 2/3 of the way last year also. He got blasted in the knee during the last regular season game against WIU (don't remember this being a cheap shot, just bad luck) which really showed against Leigh.

Rennie is a tough player. He wanted to come back in after that injury at NDSU. The staff keeps him in their even when he is less than 100% because they have so much respect for him, sometimes to a fault. Honestly, he plays and looks quite a bit like Armanti Edwards in the respect you think he is going to get broken in half they way they take hits. Both seemed to bounce back more often than not.

Don't know if we will know until game time what his status is - Farley usually keeps a pretty tight lid on that sort of thing.

Would be a shame if he is through...can tell he is a gutsy player, and a team leader. UNI is tough to beat when he is on a roll.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Holy crap who gives a ****. xbangx My dad can beat your dad, my dick is longer than your dick blah blah blah blah. xbangx As a fan of college football I can say I appreciated the game for what it was a good college football game between two good teams. Fortunately our team won but to get into a pissing match about who's tailgateing is better or dome is louder let it go already. I like the Fargodome in the late fall for a game but is it the nicest place for college football? No, but I appreciate it for what it is. A good atmosphere for a college game and more imporantly in the later part of the season where often times weather can be a factor in a games outcome it's not at the dome. Put two good teams on the turf and let them battle it out. I hope UNI gets into the playoffs and I believe they will as they deserve to. Plus they are a MVFC team and the more MVFC teams the better. Debate the teams play on the field, the players, the coaches the play calling ect but what fans said at a game or students said at a game? Seriously? xthumbsdownx

This!

[DJKyR0]

Rumor (wholly unsubstantiated at this point) is that Rennie is done for the year.



That is really, really unfortunate. I thought Rennie had NFL potential with his speed and could cut it at WR or as a skill player somewhere, but without the opportunity to get on the map with a big playoff performance that avenue is awfully difficult. Sorry to hear that, I enjoyed watching him play.

[Twentysix]

Clearly they mad bro. lulululululz da pussies are pussies.

[TheBisonator]

Sucks that Rennie is out. I wanted to see other MVFC teams besides the Bison go far in the playoffs. Rennie gave UNI that chance.

[Strommer10]

Sucks that Rennie is out. I wanted to see other MVFC teams besides the Bison go far in the playoffs. Rennie gave UNI that chance.

Agreed, I hope that's not the case. But that's the life of football. Their back up looked like a had a solid arm, but not nearly the dynamic play maker Rennie is.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Interesting to read what these UNI fans say about our tailgate, game atmosphere, etc. Poor losers!!

Give credit where credit is due. NDSU has one of the best tailgate atmosphere's in all of FCS...if not the best. We have a great fan base that is very passionate. And oh ya, we have a pretty good team.

40% empty seats in the endzone......WTF.....whatever.
Not loud. Whatever!

You know what UNI fans......NDSU was the better team......period. UNI is a good team and they will probably end up 9-2 or at the worst 8-3.

You guys can keep berating NDSU all you want but in the end we won. With how young we are I suspect we will keep winning in this series.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Dude Griff and Clenz are not going to give any other team credit ever. Get used to it. It is not all UNI fans. Get over yourselves too. You have a good team, and a good atmosphere but I am sure there are other places around the country that rival it whether you like it or not. Granted UNI is not be one of them, but we are also a very distant 3rd fiddle in our state.

Not to mention most of the arguing is very subjective. Seriously, arguing over what is louder or what a tailgating situation is like. Those are purely opinion, and no real quantitative way to measure things. I think the whole thing was stupid.

Congratulations on the win. Good luck the rest of the way, and hopefully we get to see you again in the playoffs.

[Dgreenwell3]

This pissing contest has lasted till Monday? I sure hope the bizon have their head in the right place or...wait I hope they don't ;) congrats on the win

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Dude Griff and Clenz are not going to give any other team credit ever. Get used to it. It is not all UNI fans. Get over yourselves too. You have a good team, and a good atmosphere but I am sure there are other places around the country that rival it whether you like it or not. Granted UNI is not be one of them, but we are also a very distant 3rd fiddle in our state.

Not to mention most of the arguing is very subjective. Seriously, arguing over what is louder or what a tailgating situation is like. Those are purely opinion, and no real quantitative way to measure things. I think the whole thing was stupid.

Congratulations on the win. Good luck the rest of the way, and hopefully we get to see you again in the playoffs.


Ya, good points.

It just gets sickening reading the negative crap about us. Ya, it is subjective but what they say is not true. I, as a fan, give credit where it is due. UNI is a very good team. But I don't go belittle them on their home fanboard or here. Ya, I want NDSU to beat UNI's a** but you still have to respect the program itself. UNI has been on the top of the MV for many years and NDSU is going to be a force in the Valley. I get sick of reading total "bunk" by some posters on here.

Ya, this year I think the Bison are one of the best teams in FCS. We could go 11-0 then lay an egg and lose.

UNI/NDSU might meet again. That one would be a good one also.

[FargoBison]

Well to be fair I refer to the north endzone of the Fargodome as the deadzone and the visitor's section is in the NW corner.

The South endzone with the students, band and metal bleachers is much louder. The non-student fans in that part of the dome are also very into the game. IMO it is the best place to sit if you want to be in a loud environment.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Well to be fair I refer to the north endzone of the Fargodome as the deadzone and the visitor's section is in the NW corner.

The South endzone with the students, band and metal bleachers is much louder. The non-student fans in that part of the dome are also very into the game. IMO it is the best place to sit if you want to be in a loud environment.


McFeely and others on the sideline said it is way louder down on the field and it was one of the loudest games they can recall.

Being a season ticket holder for 9 years now, this game was the loudest game sustained for a whole game. The game winning TD against Sam Houston was loud and SDSU in 06 was a loud one. But this game was the loudest for the whole game.

[ValleyChamp]

Interesting to read what these UNI fans say about our tailgate, game atmosphere, etc. Poor losers!!

Give credit where credit is due. NDSU has one of the best tailgate atmosphere's in all of FCS...if not the best. We have a great fan base that is very passionate. And oh ya, we have a pretty good team.

40% empty seats in the endzone......WTF.....whatever.
Not loud. Whatever!

You know what UNI fans......NDSU was the better team......period. UNI is a good team and they will probably end up 9-2 or at the worst 8-3.

You guys can keep berating NDSU all you want but in the end we won. With how young we are I suspect we will keep winning in this series.

Man, just another delusional, myopic post...

A couple UNI fans comment on what they experienced at the game, and by not crowning NDSU as the best tailgate in the world, and the loudest stadium in FCS, they are "sore losers"? LOL

And yes, I am sure this is just the first game of a long string of dominance over UNI. We have never heard that before...

[ValleyChamp]

And I can't find a single person that is berating your team. Literally everyone in this thread has talked about how good of a team that NDSU has.

[semobison]

Interesting to read what these UNI fans say about our tailgate, game atmosphere, etc. Poor losers!!

Give credit where credit is due. NDSU has one of the best tailgate atmosphere's in all of FCS...if not the best. We have a great fan base that is very passionate. And oh ya, we have a pretty good team.

40% empty seats in the endzone......WTF.....whatever.
Not loud. Whatever!

You know what UNI fans......NDSU was the better team......period. UNI is a good team and they will probably end up 9-2 or at the worst 8-3.

You guys can keep berating NDSU all you want but in the end we won. With how young we are I suspect we will keep winning in this series.

As long as you keep responding to their comments they will keep egging you on! What do you expect on message boards, for them to all start singing hail the Bison? Duh!

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Man, just another delusional, myopic post...

A couple UNI fans comment on what they experienced at the game, and by not crowning NDSU as the best tailgate in the world, and the loudest stadium in FCS, they are "sore losers"? LOL

And yes, I am sure this is just the first game of a long string of dominance over UNI. We have never heard that before...


Yep, griff and clenz will never give any credit to NDSU. clenz does the same sh** on our own fanboard.....wow!

Did you go to the game?
UNI had around 50 people in the visitor section.....were you one of them?


What I said is not "delusional". We have a very good FCS tailgate.....read what I said. The Fargodome was loud saturday. You don't want to believe this then fine.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

As long as you keep responding to their comments they will keep egging you on! What do you expect on message boards, for them to all start singing hail the Bison? Duh!


Ya, hook-line- sinker.....enough said.

On to Indiana State........

[ValleyChamp]

Yep, griff and clenz will never give any credit to NDSU. clenz does the same sh** on our own fanboard.....wow!

Did you go to the game?
UNI had around 50 people in the visitor section.....were you one of them?


What I said is not "delusional". We have a very good FCS tailgate.....read what I said. The Fargodome was loud saturday. You don't want to believe this then fine.

Nobody said that your tailgate was not good, and nobody said that your stadium wasn't loud.

You are hearing what you want to hear, and unless someone comes out and flat-out says "Bizon are the best", you take it as a slight.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Nobody said that your tailgate was not good, and nobody said that your stadium wasn't loud.

You are hearing what you want to hear, and unless someone comes out and flat-out says "Bizon are the best", you take it as a slight.


Did you go to the game?

Your post (#420) said there were plenty of blue seats. No there wasn't. Granted not everyone is in there seats all the time (bathroom-concessions) but it was 97-99% full. It was a sell-out.

Ya, there might be some blue seats open (corporate season tx holders having no shows), but it was almost full.....technically sold-out.

[ValleyChamp]

Did you go to the game?

Your post (#420) said there were plenty of blue seats. No there wasn't. Granted not everyone is in there seats all the time (bathroom-concessions) but it was 97-99% full. It was a sell-out.

Ya, there might be some blue seats open (corporate season tx holders having no shows), but it was almost full.....technically sold-out.

Yes, I was at the game. And yes, there were plenty of empty seats. There is simply no disputing that. There was a lot of people there, and it was almost full, but there were empty seats.

I only commented on that because of the fact that the game was supposedly "sold out" early last week, and there literally no tickets available. I expected the place to be completely packed with SRO people all over the place.

[344Johnson]

Some blue seats out there for sure. But funny story is, not everyone is in their seat at any given time. It was essentially full, made for a very good time. Hope Rennie is alright. He is a very good player and gives UNI another playmaker.

[frozennorth]

Watching on tv, the only time I saw a noticable number of empty seats was when they scanned the visitor section.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Yes, I was at the game. And yes, there were plenty of empty seats. There is simply no disputing that. There was a lot of people there, and it was almost full, but there were empty seats.

I only commented on that because of the fact that the game was supposedly "sold out" early last week, and there literally no tickets available. I expected the place to be completely packed with SRO people all over the place.


You were at the game and there were plenty of blue seats??

I sit in our Teammaker area and there was not one single empty seat. The east side had a few blue seats and the endzones were really full to the top seats. I cannot see the student section so I cannot comment on that.

Say what you want, the game was a sell-out and it was a great college FB game atmosphere.

I guess I shouldn't expect anything less from a UNI fan.

[ValleyChamp]

You were at the game and there were plenty of blue seats??

I sit in our Teammaker area and there was not one single empty seat. The east side had a few blue seats and the endzones were really full to the top seats. I cannot see the student section so I cannot comment on that.

Say what you want, the game was a sell-out and it was a great college FB game atmosphere.

I guess I shouldn't expect anything less from a UNI fan.

Again, literally nobody has claimed otherwise. Yet you continue to choose to be offended.

But I guess " I shouldn't expect anything less from a bison fan"...

[Dgreenwell3]

My dad can beat up your dad.

[BisonBacker]

Again, literally nobody has claimed otherwise. Yet you continue to choose to be offended.

But I guess " I shouldn't expect anything less from a bison fan"...

xflaggedx

[LakesBison]

anyone from UNI still mad ?