Re: NDSU Bison v.s. Minnesota Gophers
Really looking forward to Saturday, but the Gophers have looked so bad this year that im starting to feel like a Bison win would have a some of the luster taken off of it. I guess it doesnt really matter NDSU still needs to play a top level game to win IMO.
Re: NDSU Bison v.s. Minnesota Gophers
Minnesota has a really bad team this year. I think the upset will be the other way around----if NDSU looses!
Re: NDSU Bison v.s. Minnesota Gophers
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Umass74
Minnesota has a really bad team this year. I think the upset will be the other way around----if NDSU looses!
it kinda looks that way, yeterday the Minnesota offense looked like they can score, but then again Northwestern isn't Ohio state either. NDSU needs to get the defense ready big time, the corners are gonna get tested. I have all the faith in the world for Walker and gang!
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I'll be stunned if the Bison don't win this year. Didn't the Goofers have two more players quit/transfer this week?
Because of lack of playing time. Gophers have been playing a lot of youth, which is normal for a new coach planning to have a future with a program.
Some of these young players are getting better, aka the QB Adam Weber, who played his HS ball about 5 miles from me. He's a good QB that can pass or run. SO #3, RB, Jay Thomas had 100 yards against NW. The Bison defense needs to stop the strength of the Gophers, and that's the offense. Also the Bison offense needs to take care of the ball, because the Gophers defense is pathetic, losing their best player before the season. I'm not as confident about a Bison win as I was early in the season. If the Bison play flawless, it should be a hugh win, otherwise it will be a close game, with the team scoring last winning.
Re: NDSU Bison v.s. Minnesota Gophers
I agree with Gil. The Gophers are a very good team that has trouble winning. They will be one of the best team we have played all year right up there ith the great CMU Chippewas. Looking at the Gopher record will miss lead you. Looking at the Gopher roster and statistics will educate. They are a real challenge for anybody in the FCS. A win by the BISON is an upset.
Re: NDSU Bison v.s. Minnesota Gophers
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Umass74
Minnesota has a really bad team this year. I think the upset will be the other way around----if NDSU looses!
Lets not forget, Gophers are FBS, 85 schollys, and Big Ten. Bison are transitioning FCS, 63 schollys, and members of newer conference of other transitioning or recently transitioned D-II to FCS teams.
If the Bison win, it is still a big win and fairly termed an upset. If the Bison lose, it will be a disappointment for Bison fans, but should not be considered an upset by the Gophers. An FCS team going 1-1 against FBS is still great, as every other FCS win over FBS this year has been considered an upset win by the FCS team.
I want the Bison to win and think the Bison can win. I just don't want everyone out there getting to crazy about this and turning this into the game that breaks the Bison's season. Win or lose, NDSU is a top 3 FCS team. Win it and you can solidly argue the #1 team in FCS.
Re: NDSU Bison v.s. Minnesota Gophers
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I agree with Gil. The Gophers are a very good team that has trouble winning. They will be one of the best team we have played all year right up there ith the great CMU Chippewas. Looking at the Gopher record will miss lead you. Looking at the Gopher roster and statistics will educate. They are a real challenge for anybody in the FCS. A win by the BISON is an upset.
Gotta disagree with that. Most ranking services place them in the bottom of the barrel of BCS, Sagarin has them ranked #95 behind six FCS teams and four slots behind Yale!
A Bison win would be great, but the Gophers are not.
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Umass74
Gotta disagree with that. Most ranking services place them in the bottom of the barrel of BCS, Sagarin has them ranked #95 behind six FCS teams and four slots behind Yale!
A Bison win would be great, but the Gophers are not.
They do have their fair share of FBS quality talent though. Might not be highly ranked, but they have the budget, the facilities, and the talent.
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Umass74
Gotta disagree with that. Most ranking services place them in the bottom of the barrel of BCS, Sagarin has them ranked #95 behind six FCS teams and four slots behind Yale!
A Bison win would be great, but the Gophers are not.
I think the rankings mean nothing in this game. Minnesota does not handle being beat by North Dakota teams in anything very well, THEY WILL COME TO PLAY, I see it being close, but SU's offense is just to powerful with the ability to run and pass. I don't see a blowout by either team but a 10 point spread in favor of SUxthumbsupx
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