FCS Finals : NDSU vs ISU

[centennial]

MVFC championship game time.

[BisonBohl]

Going to be a great game!

[Wilson16]

Going to be a great game!
Don't you mean Whale of a game?

[DoubleE]

so does this mean the MVFC is better then the Big 12 since the MVFC has a conference championship game this year ?

[centennial]

Cue for 3 weeks of non stop smack talk and new ISU fans to join AGS.

[dewey]

It is going to be a long three weeks.

Go Bison!

Dewey

[IBleedYellow]

Cue for 3 weeks of non stop smack talk and new ISU fans to join AGS.

Here come the Decemberists!!!


All I know is either way this game goes...the Valley fans will be insufferable this upcoming year!

[NDSUSR]

All is well in the Valley.

[RabidRabbit]

Bohl's moved on. Glad that Valley domination during season manifest's in a Valley final

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[TheKingpin28]

Well Fargo South is going to be interesting again and I truly believe this game will have more passion than the first 3. I was at the first 2 and I know the 2nd one didn't beat the 1st one. It will be fun to see this go down

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Should be a great final game!


How many Redbird fans will be there? Will they fill their team allotment?

[centennial]

Time for some roasted chickens?

[Sycamore62]

so does this mean the MVFC is better then the Big 12 since the MVFC has a conference championship game this year ?

Yes and also I better see Art Briles on TV all ****ing week saying UNI is the de facto national champion since they beat both teams on the field and this is America and that's how Americans decide stuff. At least that's what he thinks this year.

[SpreadtheRed]

ISUr designated as home team for Jan. 10th. NDSU is visitor. Get those tickets.

[Twentysix]

Delicious.

[SUPharmacist]

Can't wait.

[NDSUSR]

Spread guesses?

[Twentysix]

Spread guesses?

Butter substitute or cream cheese.

[caribbeanhen]

I guess I'll have to change my avatar to a Compass to help the Cardinals out....

[centennial]

Spread guesses?
3.5-5 point spread from Vegas favoring NDSU.

[Wilson16]

Here come the Decemberists!!!


All I know is either way this game goes...the Valley fans will be insufferable this upcoming year!
Beacause everyone's goal in life is to be a "Stalwart". ;)

[IBleedYellow]

Beacause everyone's goal in life is to be a "Stalwart". ;)

Stalwart is for doing the FCS Wedge radio show the past 2 years. Nothing more.

[Wilson16]

I think you got the point

[IBleedYellow]

My point was this: Be ready for an influx of posters that are only here to badmouth the other team for 3 weeks then never show up ever again.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

My point was this: Be ready for an influx of posters that are only here to badmouth the other team for 3 weeks then never show up ever again.


Redbird fans are pretty good.

Now SHSU fans are another story.

[IBleedYellow]

Redbird fans are pretty good.

Now SHSU fans are another story.


Honestly, I was talking about NDSU fans...

[Bisonator]

Should be a great game. Can't wait, gonna be a long 3 weeks!

[JayJ79]

Stalwart is for doing the FCS Wedge radio show the past 2 years. Nothing more.

you don't want to ask how he got the other warts

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Honestly, I was talking about NDSU fans...


Oh, missed it!

Probably be a few of those too!

[BisonFan02]

Everyone should strive to be a Stalwart....the rest of you are just plebes... xlolx xthumbsupx

[UNIFanSince1983]

Should be a great game! GO MVFC!!

BTW NDSU fans better be just slobbering all over ISUr's D otherwise they will come on here talking about how they get no respect and everyone is against them.

[Houndawg]

NDSU in a walk. UNH held Coprich to 79 yds.xcoffeex

[catamount man]

Congrats to both schools. Should be a good game.

[Professor Chaos]

Like any normal MVFC game I think the game will be won and lost in the trenches. ISU has a massive O-line that could give NDSU's defensive front problems. If I recall, the last game in Normal in 2012 the Bison struggled quite a bit to generate a pass rush in the 1st half.

On the other side NDSU's O-line is playing pretty well but ISU knows how to defend the run (see David Johnson's numbers in the UNI game) although they did get gashed a bit by Stereti (sp?) today. I think it'll be a great matchup and a fitting end to a dominant season by the MVFC.

Interesting side note, ESPN College Gameday's producer was tweeting about the Bison yesterday and I'm wondering if there's a possibility that they do something of a pregame show un January 10th. The FBS national championship game is two days later also in Dallas so their crews would likely already be there. Perhaps there's a chance for a shortened 1-2 hour Gameday from Frisco where they'd mostly preview the FBS game but also get the FCS game some additional attention. Haven't heard any rumors but just spitballing.

[NDSU Fan]

This is a pretty neat deal, the MVFC and national title on the line. I see NDSU winning this game by probably at least three scores though! Send the seniors out in style with more rings than losses. It will be a long 3 weeks! Safe travels all, go Bison!

#4peat - my oh my

[ST_Lawson]

I guess I'll have to change my avatar to a Compass to help the Cardinals out....

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[BisonFan02]

Bison fans already buying tickets off of ISU allotment. #gongshow

[Pard4Life]

I'll break the love fest: as an obvious FCS fan, I'm disappointed to see teams from the same conference playing each other. On the other hand, they didn't play each other this year. So... wash?

[PantherRob82]

Should be a great final game!


How many Redbird fans will be there? Will they fill their team allotment?

My guess is NDSU fans help ISU sell out their allotment. If a Bison poster needs tickets and they won't sell to ND, hit me up and I can buy them for you. xlolx

[Green1]

YAWN...... (scratch, scratch, scratch)..... Wait a minute.... Is THAT THE CALENDAR DATE! It's December again!

Man, I almost overslept.

Let's get this thread going! Whoop! Whoop! Let's go to Frisco! I love December!! xnodxxpeacexxdrunkyx

[Redbird Ray]

Got a wedding to go to in Colorado jan 10th otherwise I'd be there. This is why no one should be allowed to get married from Labor Day wkend until March. I'd be shocked if isu brings more than 1k, though I do think some of our alums and bball only fans will travel for this.

This game hasn't even made the sports section of any chicago market news/sports outlets. People in our state, unfortunately, give zero ****s about FCS football. We'd rather bitch incessantly about how much the Bears suck and why notre dame hasn't won a title in a generation.

[IBleedYellow]

YAWN...... (scratch, scratch, scratch)..... Wait a minute.... Is THAT THE CALENDAR DATE! It's December again!

Man, I almost overslept.

Let's get this thread going! Whoop! Whoop! Let's go to Frisco! I love December!! xnodxxpeacexxdrunkyx


Lol Welcome back sleeping giant.

[ValleyTalk]

Should be a dandy! Call me crazy, but I truly believe Illinois State will win this game. That massive OL, coupled with the lethal duo of Roberson and Coprich, is tough to stop. If any team can give that stout NDSU defense fits, I think it is the Redbirds.

Early prediction: ILSU by 3

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Should be a dandy! Call me crazy, but I truly believe Illinois State will win this game. That massive OL, coupled with the lethal duo of Roberson and Coprich, is tough to stop. If any team can give that stout NDSU defense fits, I think it is the Redbirds.

Early prediction: ILSU by 3

As opposed to the massive OL and the lethal duo of Wentz and Crockett?

Not sure why everybody forgets we have some pretty good talent on our side of the ball.

[Lehigh'98]

Lehigh will win this Natty easy..

[ValleyTalk]

As opposed to the massive OL and the lethal duo of Wentz and Crockett?

Not sure why everybody forgets we have some pretty good talent on our side of the ball.
I'm your biggest fan in Youngstown and you guys clobbered us, I'm not forgetting anything. As an aside, they had NDSU shirts in our local TJ Maxx a few weeks back!

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I'm your biggest fan in Youngstown and you guys clobbered us, I'm not forgetting anything. As an aside, they had NDSU shirts in our local TJ Maxx a few weeks back!

Nice! I went to the DII national championship game today wearing my NDSU sweatshirt and had a few laughs with a bunch of people asking me if I was at the wrong game.

[Professor Chaos]

It seems like this 2014 Illinois St team is very similar to the 2013 Towson team in terms of personnel (stud RB, mammoth O-line, solid defense) with one big difference, the Redbirds have a QB that's a game changer with his legs. Another big advantage NDSU will have is everyone on the team from the coaching staff through all the players is familiar with the championship process whereas Illinois St will have to figure that out as they go.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

It seems like this 2014 Illinois St team is very similar to the 2013 Towson team in terms of personnel (stud RB, mammoth O-line, solid defense) with one big difference, the Redbirds have a QB that's a game changer with his legs. Another big advantage NDSU will have is everyone on the team from the coaching staff through all the players is familiar with the championship process whereas Illinois St will have to figure that out as they go.

Not to mention playing to a considerably larger hostile crowd than they have seen previously in the playoffs.

[Cleets]

I love conference pride smack.. and look forward to Missouri Valley hype and trash talking for the next three weeks

Does anybody have the playoff conference win records..?
That would be a FUN thread

[Wallace]

I love conference pride smack.. and look forward to Missouri Valley hype and trash talking for the next three weeks
Does anybody have the playoff conference win records..?
That would be a FUN thread
Next: Jan. 10, 2015 – 12 noon CT (ESPN2) – Frisco, Texas. Illinois State vs. North Dakota State





·Illinois State (13-1) is making its first title game appearance. The Redbirds beat UNI, Eastern Washington and New Hampshire in the playoffs to get there.
·North Dakota State (14-1) is making its fourth-straight title game trip. The Bison are the three-time defending national champions and beat South Dakota State, Coastal Carolina and Sam Houston State to reach Frisco this year.
·The teams did not play each other this year and shared the MVFC title with identical 7-1 league records (both teams lost at UNI). The teams (ISU, NDSU) were declared co-champions and NDSU earned the league’s automatic bid designation to the playoffs by virtue of a better national GPI rating (NDSU-1, ILS-2 in that rating).
·The MVFC finished the season 30-2 against non-league FCS teams, with the only two losses on the road at then-ranked #4 Montana (regular season) and then-ranked #8 Chattanooga (playoffs).
·The league also set a record with 11 wins against non-conference top-25 teams (five in the regular season, six in the playoffs).
·The MVFC set a record with 9 playoff wins (the league is 9-3 in the playoffs this year, and that includes two games in which it played another league member). The previous record was 8 by CAA Football in 2004, 2008, and 2009). The MVFC is guaranteed a 10th win.
·Valley Football teams have defeated the No. 1 tournament seed five times (including New Hampshire this year). Illinois State's win at New Hampshire also marked the 14th win for the league against a No. 1-ranked team.
·North Dakota State has won 15-consecutive playoff games.
·A Valley Football team has played in the title game 7 previous times, winning five of those games.
·Valley Football teams are 76-54 all-time in the playoffs (since the league was founded in 1985). The league is 28-10 this decade. And the league is 24-7 in the last four tournaments, including this year.

[NHwildEcat]

NDSU will win by at least 2 TD's...easily the class of FCS. Nothing can stop them!

UNH exposed the ISU run game, NDSU can take that and shut them down completely.

[AmsterBison]

NDSU will win by at least 2 TD's...easily the class of FCS. Nothing can stop them!

UNH exposed the ISU run game, NDSU can take that and shut them down completely.

You might be undervaluing UNH's defense, both players and scheme. ISU-Red is huge and gave NDSU problems in all three championship years so I wouldn't expect this to be any different.

[1984]

It will be looking to see which players on each team will heal in time to make the game. Both have some good players banged up.

[NDSUSR]

I'm your biggest fan in Youngstown and you guys clobbered us, I'm not forgetting anything. As an aside, they had NDSU shirts in our local TJ Maxx a few weeks back!

No ****s given, thats awesome.

[NDSUSR]

I love conference pride smack.. and look forward to Missouri Valley hype and trash talking for the next three weeks

Does anybody have the playoff conference win records..?
That would be a FUN thread

And thats all it really is. Hype. NDSU rolls 4. Disbelievers pm me for wagers.

[SIUSalukiFan]

Congrats to my MVFC brethren!

Put on a good show and may the best team win!

[PantherRob82]

Nice! I went to the DII national championship game today wearing my NDSU sweatshirt and had a few laughs with a bunch of people asking me if I was at the wrong game.

What about when I went to NDSU@WIU in UNI and Montana gear? xlolx

[344Johnson]

Should be close. I think NDSU will win. Been here before.

Would not be surprised if ISU-R wins though.... Ron Swanson coaches them after all.

[dudeitsaid]

Congrats to both ISUr and NDSU. After losing to the Redbirds, I secretly wished for this match-up in the NC. I think it's very intriguing to see two powerhouse conference mates from the strongest conference meet in Frisco to determine not only the National Champion, but the true MVFC champion. I was surprised to see the Redbirds down a lot of the game against UNH, but they found a way to win. I don't think NDSU rolls, as it seems the strong MVFC teams were able to give the Bison a game this year. I think this will be a good game, and I look forward to watching it.

Once again, congrats to both teams, you guys earned it bigtime!

[Sycamore62]

Should be close. I think NDSU will win. Been here before.

Would not be surprised if ISU-R wins though.... Ron Swanson coaches them after all.

The powers of Ron's porn stash could be the push they need

a national championship could be the publicity the stash needs to get a job in the field he really wants, Network Anchorman

[PantherRob82]

How can you guys doubt Illinois State? Wah wah wah


xlolx

[344Johnson]

The powers of Ron's porn stash could be the push they need

a national championship could be the publicity the stash needs to get a job in the field he really wants, Network Anchorman

.
The fact he doesn't have a job locked down at FOX(he must be conservative) is a travesty.

[Sycamore62]

.
The fact he doesn't have a job locked down at FOX(he must be conservative) is a travesty.

Do they have a deal with Dave Wandstash or Bill Cowher? Too much stash could cause things to go sideways.

If ISUr wins does porn stash leave? Not a lot of good jobs like last year.

[DoubleE]

Do they have a deal with Dave Wandstash or Bill Cowher? Too much stash could cause things to go sideways.

If ISUr wins does porn stash leave? Not a lot of good jobs like last year.

He would fit in well at Pitt (the aforementioned wanstad and cowher both did well their)

[Rollbird5]

NDSU will win by at least 2 TD's...easily the class of FCS. Nothing can stop them!

UNH exposed the ISU run game, NDSU can take that and shut them down completely.

Definitely not one of our better played games but give credit to unh's defense for slowing down our run game. Not sure I would call giving up 179 yards rushing "exposing" us though.

[eiupantherfan94]

I normally hate it when teams from the same conference are playing for a national title, especially if it's a rematch of a regular season game (Alabama-LSU in the 2012 BCS championship game, I'm looking at you). However, I'm actually happy that this is the championship matchup since these are two top teams that never faced each other in conference play. Here's to ISU ending the Bison's reign.

[marenlee]

I normally would not like like a conference NC matchup, or even a re-match from earlier in the season. But in the FCS playoffs format you can't go wrong. 24 teams, both NDSU and ISU-R had three opportunities to fall before Frisco. Both teams have proven they deserve to be in Frisco and may the best team win.

[caribbeanhen]

Next: Jan. 10, 2015 – 12 noon CT (ESPN2) – Frisco, Texas. Illinois State vs. North Dakota State



·The MVFC set a record with 9 playoff wins (the league is 9-3 in the playoffs this year, and that includes two games in which it played another league member). The previous record was 8 by CAA Football in 2004, 2008, and 2009). The MVFC is guaranteed a 10th win.

MVFC has lots of work to do to match the run the CAA had....even more impressive was that there were 16 teams in the playoffs back in those days....

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

NDSU will win by at least 2 TD's...easily the class of FCS. Nothing can stop them!

UNH exposed the ISU run game, NDSU can take that and shut them down completely.


UNH played a very good game defensively yesterday.

Ill State and NDSU will be a slobberknocker game. NDSU's quick DEs might be able to get some pressure on Roberson but the LBers better play gap sound or the defense will be in trouble.

Bison offense needs to sustain drives and keep the Redbird offense on the sideline.

[chattownmocs]

Should be a great game. I think the teams are fairly evenly matched and if that's the case, got to go with NDSU.

[REALBird]

Bison fans already buying tickets off of ISU allotment. #gongshow

ISU is merely "reserving" tickets, then unless you're a season ticket holder or have points through the Weisbecker Scholarship Fund, you're basically at the bottom of the list until all ISU fans have placed orders. Cool thing is if you have season tix to ANY ISU sport, you're eligible for NC Tix.

Hope that allows all of the ISU fans wanting to go to get theirs first.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

ISU is merely "reserving" tickets, then unless you're a season ticket holder or have points through the Weisbecker Scholarship Fund, you're basically at the bottom of the list until all ISU fans have placed orders. Cool thing is if you have season tix to ANY ISU sport, you're eligible for NC Tix.

Hope that allows all of the ISU fans wanting to go to get theirs first.



Will ISU even have 1K fans at Frisco?

[centennial]

We have been playing really banged up, I believe this will help NDSU to heal. I am expecting a significantly better team in the NC. I wonder if ISU will be able to hang around. The computers say this is a 4 point game. Closest of any NC that we have been in.

[REALBird]

Will ISU even have 1K fans at Frisco?

Not sure we will, but I guess if we do get that many being able to buy from our own school would be great!
Lots of Insurance people from the big three ring company have relocated to Dallas in recent months, we definitely have some local support in the region.

[TheKingpin28]

We have been playing really banged up, I believe this will help NDSU to heal. I am expecting a significantly better team in the NC. I wonder if ISU will be able to hang around. The computers say this is a 4 point game. Closest of any NC that we have been in.

If they play the way they do from the SHSU and can get Vraa back and have Polasek keep doing what he is doing, I don't see how they could lose. It will come down to whether or not the STs give up big plays. I could see the Bison playing a lot Nickle packages to make sure Roberson is kept in check and force them to stay in the trenches all day.

3 keys to winning the NC

1) Coprich is held to under 100yds and Roberson under 250 total yds
2) STs prevent them from gaining big plays
3) Bison have the ball for 35+ on the TOP

Yes, I realize how obvious these are, but if these 3 things happen, it will be a 2 score difference at the end of the game. I expect Roberson to gain more than 250 but with the Bison getting time to heal, I don't expect Coprich to do much. I expect him to be like West last year; where they thought he'd be himself and run wild but was held in check and kept Towson from even being in the game past the 1st Quarter. I think the main Xfactor(s) will be the Bison are playing in Fargo South and they have been here before and know what if takes to win the final one. I expect the Bison to report 19000 to Frisco.

After all this amateur analysis, I believe the outcome will be 30-17 NDSU.

[Professor Chaos]

I would guess that Illinois St will bring more than Towson last year and it seemed like they had 1000-1500.

[344Johnson]

If they play the way they do from the SHSU and can get Vraa back and have Polasek keep doing what he is doing, I don't see how they could lose. It will come down to whether or not the STs give up big plays. I could see the Bison playing a lot Nickle packages to make sure Roberson is kept in check and force them to stay in the trenches all day.

3 keys to winning the NC

1) Coprich is held to under 100yds and Roberson under 250 total yds
2) STs prevent them from gaining big plays
3) Bison have the ball for 35+ on the TOP

Yes, I realize how obvious these are, but if these 3 things happen, it will be a 2 score difference at the end of the game. I expect Roberson to gain more than 250 but with the Bison getting time to heal, I don't expect Coprich to do much. I expect him to be like West last year; where they thought he'd be himself and run wild but was held in check and kept Towson from even being in the game past the 1st Quarter. I think the main Xfactor(s) will be the Bison are playing in Fargo South and they have been here before and know what if takes to win the final one. I expect the Bison to report 19000 to Frisco.

After all this amateur analysis, I believe the outcome will be 30-17 NDSU.

Polasek is not a good coordinator. Illinois State is probably going to play a lot cleaner this game than in the UNH game.

I think ISU gets more than 17 points.

[centennial]

Polasek is not a good coordinator. Illinois State is probably going to play a lot cleaner this game than in the UNH game.

I think ISU gets more than 17 points.
He isn't as good as our last one was few years into the system BUT has made huge improvements. He is better than a lot of other MVFC OC coordinators, you have to remember what we lost last year.

[Redbird Ray]

I do think ISU has had the tougher road to Frisco. And outside of NDSU dominating a worn out/banged up SHSU team, they looked very beatable at home against SDSU and CC. Should be a good game. Love it when these two teams play. Bohl was quoted a few years ago saying that he hated playing ISU more than any other team in the MVFC because of how physical they play under coach Spack. I think if any team can end NDSU's run, it's our guys this year.

[dewey]

I thought this was pretty awesome.

20379

Dewey

[longtimemocfan]

Think this will be a pretty close game...Was surprised yesterday when I was watching the ISUr vs N.Hamp. game at the amount of FBS transfers for ISUr. Seemed like they had more than a few. Not saying this is a bad thing. The ones we have picked up have usually had at least 3 years available and have worked out really well so far.

[UNHWildcat18]

ISUr has a better lines on both sides of the ball, better wide outs by far and you could probably say equal for the rest. They are going to knock off NDSU.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

ISUr has a better lines on both sides of the ball, better wide outs by far and you could probably say equal for the rest. They are going to knock off NDSU.

Such a bold statement with little to back it up.

[Professor Chaos]

ISUr has a better lines on both sides of the ball, better wide outs by far and you could probably say equal for the rest. They are going to knock off NDSU.
You may want to try again because the stuff you just threw ain't sticking. These teams had 8 common opponents and OOC NDSU had a much tougher schedule with Montana and an FBS yet the defensive statistics favor NDSU pretty sinficantly in almost every major category.

1) Scoring defense: NDSU - 13.2 (2nd in the nation), ISU - 20.9 (20th in the nation)
2) Total defense: NDSU - 270.8 (3rd), ISU - 337.6 (28th)
3) Rushing defense: NDSU - 115.9 (19th), ISU - 114.9 (16th)
4) Passing defense: NDSU - 154.9 (3rd), ISU - 222.7 (75th)
5) Pass efficiency defense: NDSU - 97.29 (3rd), ISU - 115.47 (32nd)

NDSU has the clear advantage defensively. Offensively, I think ISU has the advantage but it's not as big as you may think. The offensive rushing averages are almost dead even with ISU have a good advantage passing so the one thing you said that I would agree with is that ISU has better receivers but that's about all I can agree with.

[UNHWildcat18]

Such a bold statement with little to back it up.

I mean if I wasn't out Christmas shopping maybe id explain in detail. I've been watching both teams in every single playoff game. Then again everyone that's an MVFC fan thought ISUr were going to beat UNH by 14-17 and they were very fortunate to win. Just calling what I've seen after watching both teams this post season.

[UNHWildcat18]

You may want to try again because the stuff you just threw ain't sticking. These teams had 8 common opponents and OOC NDSU had a much tougher schedule with Montana and an FBS yet the defensive statistics favor NDSU pretty sinficantly in almost every major category.

1) Scoring defense: NDSU - 13.2 (2nd in the nation), ISU - 20.9 (20th in the nation)
2) Total defense: NDSU - 270.8 (3rd), ISU - 337.6 (28th)
3) Rushing defense: NDSU - 115.9 (19th), ISU - 114.9 (16th)
4) Passing defense: NDSU - 154.9 (3rd), ISU - 222.7 (75th)
5) Pass efficiency defense: NDSU - 97.29 (3rd), ISU - 115.47 (32nd)

NDSU has the clear advantage defensively. Offensively, I think ISU has the advantage but it's not as big as you may think. The offensive rushing averages are almost dead even with ISU have a good advantage passing so the one thing you said that I would agree with is that ISU has better receivers but that's about all I can agree with.

I believe what I said however I did not go into detail of CB and LB so seeing your stats you can give NDSU slight advantage in those departments.

[herd13]

I mean if I wasn't out Christmas shopping maybe id explain in detail. I've been watching both teams in every single playoff game. Then again everyone that's an MVFC fan thought ISUr were going to beat UNH by 14-17 and they were very fortunate to win. Just calling what I've seen after watching both teams this post season.

So your explaining in detail is the eyeball test from a guy on a message board that is a fan of the team that just got beat at home? Sounds like you just wanna make yourself feel better saying you lost to the champs. Luckily for everyone they will play the game. NDSU might win or lose. It's a coin flip in my eyes. I'll let the players decide it instead of a bunch of arm chair qb's (myself included). Tough loss. Believe me I was cheering for UNH. It would have been a much easier game to predict.

[UNHWildcat18]

So your explaining in detail is the eyeball test from a guy on a message board that is a fan of the team that just got beat at home? Sounds like you just wanna make yourself feel better saying you lost to the champs. Luckily for everyone they will play the game. NDSU might win or lose. It's a coin flip in my eyes. I'll let the players decide it instead of a bunch of arm chair qb's (myself included). Tough loss. Believe me I was cheering for UNH. It would have been a much easier game to predict.



....... Not at all like I said I've been watching both of the team all playoffs just making an observation, sure either team could win, not that salty about the loss, just think ISUr is going to pull it off based off what I've seen, it's OBVIOUSLY ANY GIVEN SATURDAY. Also see why do ya gotta be a jerk..... "Much easier game to predict" I don't see how saying it's an easier game for NDSU if UNH beat a team that did just as well as you did in conference and did really well in the playoffs against powers of EWU and UNI.....

[Sam_Kats]

Don't see the Bison losing. What a run they're on. Fun to watch (except when they're playing the Kats).

Good luck to both programs.

[caribbeanhen]

Don't see the Bison losing. What a run they're on. Fun to watch (except when they're playing the Kats).

Good luck to both programs.

oh come on now Sammy the truth is Illinois state will have the best chance of beating the bison compared with the last three opponents. Agree?

[Sam_Kats]

Actually I think Coastal had the closest chance. And couldn't do it.

NDSU will have 3 weeks to prepare & that will always benefit ANY defense...especially a really good one.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Actually I think Coastal had the closest chance. And couldn't do it.

NDSU will have 3 weeks to prepare & that will always benefit ANY defense...especially a really good one.

Getting our leading receiver back will make things way easier in the passing game. A lot of bumps and bruises too.

[caribbeanhen]

Actually I think Coastal had the closest chance. And couldn't do it.

NDSU will have 3 weeks to prepare & that will always benefit ANY defense...especially a really good one.

agree on Coastal but got I got called a troll for posting that

[Sycamore62]

So your explaining in detail is the eyeball test from a guy on a message board that is a fan of the team that just got beat at home? Sounds like you just wanna make yourself feel better saying you lost to the champs. Luckily for everyone they will play the game. NDSU might win or lose. It's a coin flip in my eyes. I'll let the players decide it instead of a bunch of arm chair qb's (myself included). Tough loss. Believe me I was cheering for UNH. It would have been a much easier game to predict.

It's settled. Coin flip. Turn the internet off. Everybody go home.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

You may want to try again because the stuff you just threw ain't sticking. These teams had 8 common opponents and OOC NDSU had a much tougher schedule with Montana and an FBS yet the defensive statistics favor NDSU pretty sinficantly in almost every major category.

1) Scoring defense: NDSU - 13.2 (2nd in the nation), ISU - 20.9 (20th in the nation)
2) Total defense: NDSU - 270.8 (3rd), ISU - 337.6 (28th)
3) Rushing defense: NDSU - 115.9 (19th), ISU - 114.9 (16th)
4) Passing defense: NDSU - 154.9 (3rd), ISU - 222.7 (75th)
5) Pass efficiency defense: NDSU - 97.29 (3rd), ISU - 115.47 (32nd)

NDSU has the clear advantage defensively. Offensively, I think ISU has the advantage but it's not as big as you may think. The offensive rushing averages are almost dead even with ISU have a good advantage passing so the one thing you said that I would agree with is that ISU has better receivers but that's about all I can agree with.

ISUr beat up on a very soft non-conference schedule but really had some close Valley games and have had some close playoff games as well.

Before the Sammy game they were all 10 feet tall with superhuman speed. After NDSU beat them up there are all of a sudden tired and not good for some reason.

Every team that NDSU has played has supposedly been "the toughest team yet". It's laughable.

[Sycamore62]

ISUr beat up on a very soft non-conference schedule but really had some close Valley games and have had some close playoff games as well.

Before the Sammy game they were all 10 feet tall with superhuman speed. After NDSU beat them up there are all of a sudden tired and not good for some reason.

Every team that NDSU has played has supposedly been "the toughest team yet". It's laughable.

I think NDSU had some close games too

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I think NDSU had some close games too

With a notably harder OOC schedule, only 1 game before the playoffs was a single digit win.

[Sycamore62]

In the playoffs ISUr has gone on the road to beat #4 and #1. Just being devils advocate

id guess ndsu will win by 6-10 they can grind better imo. The x factor may be ISUr having quick strikes

[REALBird]

We've got no chance. Were coming to get our 10 gallon hats, eat some good brisket, enjoy Frisco and come home with the runner up trophy. Then again....we've got nothing to lose, so we may as well show up and play the game. Just sayin'!

[uni88]

Got a wedding to go to in Colorado jan 10th otherwise I'd be there. This is why no one should be allowed to get married from Labor Day wkend until March. I'd be shocked if isu brings more than 1k, though I do think some of our alums and bball only fans will travel for this.

This game hasn't even made the sports section of any chicago market news/sports outlets. People in our state, unfortunately, give zero ****s about FCS football. We'd rather bitch incessantly about how much the Bears suck and why notre dame hasn't won a title in a generation.

Chicago is a pro sports town first and a Notre Dame and Big 10 town second but the Sunday Chicago Tribune had a 10 paragraph article on the UNH game on page 6. It's 3 weeks until the championship game and the UNH game was yesterday so I would expect that to get the publicity first. ISU playing in the national championship game was mentioned on WMVP (ESPN) radio earlier today.

[MVC]

From which conference will assign the officials?

[TheKingpin28]

From which conference will assign the officials?

Anything but CAA I would be fine with.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

In the playoffs ISUr has gone on the road to beat #4 and #1. Just being devils advocate

id guess ndsu will win by 6-10 they can grind better imo. The x factor may be ISUr having quick strikes

Never forget the intangible of knowing how to win. These kids have it.

[MR. CHICKEN]

Anything but CAA I would be fine with.


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[JSUBison]

The Stouffer/Shraff/Capauno team is the broadcast crew. I don't know of a better ESPN team as knowledgeable in FCS as this one.

[Rollbird5]

Actually I think Coastal had the closest chance. And couldn't do it.

NDSU will have 3 weeks to prepare & that will always benefit ANY defense...especially a really good one.

Illinois State will also have 3 weeks to prepare which will benefit our offense and defense xthumbsupx

[Rollbird5]

The Stouffer/Shraff/Capauno team is the broadcast crew. I don't know of a better ESPN team as knowledgeable in FCS as this one.

Thank god it's not Jay Walker listening to him the last two weeks was terrible, I'll be at the game tho so i guess it won't matter.

[PantherRob82]

We've got no chance. Were coming to get our 10 gallon hats, eat some good brisket, enjoy Frisco and come home with the runner up trophy. Then again....we've got nothing to lose, so we may as well show up and play the game. Just sayin'!

Don't forget your violin to play your sad, sad song. xlolx

[ISUMatt]

Jay Walker was sold on the 6 seconds of fury or whatever the hell that was!!

[Sam_Kats]

ISUr beat up on a very soft non-conference schedule but really had some close Valley games and have had some close playoff games as well.

Before the Sammy game they were all 10 feet tall with superhuman speed. After NDSU beat them up there are all of a sudden tired and not good for some reason.

Every team that NDSU has played has supposedly been "the toughest team yet". It's laughable.

Disagree. Most SH fans knew this was a team that had lost 4 times previously & had only 1 Sr on each side of the ball.

Every base has their share of illogical thinkers. The Kats will be back. But at this rate, I just hope they can cash in ONE National Championship in the next 2-3 yrs. The talent will be there for sure but my heart can't take anymore "almosts"

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I suspect this game will be very close.

Bison need the time to heal up. Both defenses are very good and there will probably be quite a few 3 and outs with the field position game being utilized.

[Bisonwinagn]

I think NDSU will give up 20 points in this game which will take a great defensive effort. The question is can NDSU score more than 20. ISUr is good against the run so NDSU will have to pass for a ton of yards to win. So the question is can they pass for enough yards to win considering two of the top receivers may be out or not healthy. So I think it all comes down to NDSU's ability to pass or not which will decide the game. Either way I have this as Bison being a 3 point favorite due to the intangible of being in Frisco the past three years and learning how to deal with all the hoopla and managing practice time.

[TheKingpin28]

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Forgot about the MEAC. I wish they could give them MVFC but that's against the rules even though both teams would prefer it. I just have seen some CAA games this past season and I couldn't believe how much they loved seeing yellow on the ground or missing blatant calls on both sides of the ball. Really puts into perspective how much I take for granite the Valley refs.

[REALBird]

Don't forget your violin to play your sad, sad song. xlolx

Rob, seriously gonna have to get your sarcasm meter checked. All I give a rip about is lining em up and snapping the ball. Our fan base will come off as having a chip on their shoulder, disrespected, overlooked. The NDSU fan base is likely getting sized for 4 peat T-Shirts. But none of us bastages will be on the field.

But I love how you're buying into the whoa is me routine. Keep hanging on my words. Got more "were just happy to be in the conversation" lines in the weeks coming. :)

[BisonBabe]

Would love to get a chance to visit with some ISUr fans down in Texas. Message me if you will be traveling. Making the trip for a fourth straight year.

[PantherRob82]

Rob, seriously gonna have to get your sarcasm meter checked. All I give a rip about is lining em up and snapping the ball. Our fan base will come off as having a chip on their shoulder, disrespected, overlooked. The NDSU fan base is likely getting sized for 4 peat T-Shirts. But none of us bastages will be on the field.

But I love how you're buying into the whoa is me routine. Keep hanging on my words. Got more "were just happy to be in the conversation" lines in the weeks coming. :)

You should learn how to indicate sarcasm on a message board. ;)

[KPSUL]

Hey Redbird fans, whats with the $5.95 fee to watch a 5 minute post game press conference on the ISUr website? It costs more per minute than an online video sex chat.

[NDSU1980]

If NDSU plays a good game they will win. They are used to grind it out football and don't see a loss unless they take ISUr for granted.

[Grizzlies82]

Never forget the intangible of knowing how to win. These kids have it.

No Dakota St does hold the advantage. Yet on the way to this point they also enjoyed several advantages. They played the easier bracket. They played three home games during which they barely slid by twice. I don't know that Illinois State can beat them. However IL State did defeat the only team who has beaten them (and NDSU) this year. IL State played two of their three games on the road covering both ends of the continent. Regardless of the outcome I suspect it will be a close game. Overall I get the feeling the mighty Bison may return home from Frisco as the disappointed little buffalos dragging their tails. If so, to paraphrase Meatloaf, three out of four ain't bad.

[RollBirds]

I think ILSTU will have well over 1000 fans at this game as Dallas is one of the largest Alumni bases, outside of Chicago. I also don't see a ton of respect for an ILSTU team that has went on the road from coast to coast winning in a blowout and grinding out a win at the #1 seed. I don't think the Bison make it to Frisco if they don't play 3 games in Fargo. The 3 weeks off will be huge for both teams, and I see the Redbird offense playing well in Frisco.
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[Jrbird2]

I think ILSTU will have well over 1000 fans at this game as Dallas is one of the largest Alumni bases, outside of Chicago. I also don't see a ton of respect for an ILSTU team that has went on the road from coast to coast winning in a blowout and grinding out a win at the #1 seed. I don't think the Bison make it to Frisco if they don't play 3 games in Fargo. The 3 weeks off will be huge for both teams, and I see the Redbird offense playing well in Frisco.
ILSTU 38
NDSU 17

I think we're getting plenty of respect this postseason. The bison fans simply have every reason to be confident still, and they also outnumber us xthumbsupx

Looking too deeply into polls, common opponents, and bracket-path to make a prediction just makes my head spin at this point. Looking forward to just watching this one play out on the field. Does the NCAA budget for both schools to bring their marching bands to Frisco?

[Gil Dobie]

No Dakota St does hold the advantage. Yet on the way to this point they also enjoyed several advantages. They played the easier bracket. They played three home games during which they barely slid by twice. I don't know that Illinois State can beat them. However IL State did defeat the only team who has beaten them (and NDSU) this year. IL State played two of their three games on the road covering both ends of the continent. Regardless of the outcome I suspect it will be a close game. Overall I get the feeling the mighty Bison may return home from Frisco as the disappointed little buffalos dragging their tails. If so, to paraphrase Meatloaf, three out of four ain't bad.

How can 4 championship game appearances in 4 years ever be disappointing? Many remember 3 out of 4 from 1983 thru 1986 in DII. A 4th straight win would be great though.

[IBleedYellow]

Redbird fans...we don't mean to disrespect you. First of all, we know where you come from, we know what you do, and we know you're good.

We just really want a 4 peat so our blinders are going to be on in full swing hoping for it to come true. The talent on both sides of the ball on both teams is top, it's going to be a battle for either team to win, and both fans REALLY want to win...so don't take it as a slight, NDSU fans are going to want to go into the game believing we can win and no one can touch us, because it's just what we do.

[NDJohn]

[...] Does the NCAA budget for both schools to bring their marching bands to Frisco?

Nope. Schools have to fund the band travel themselves. We've (NDSU) been fortunate in being able to send the band for the last three years.

As a native of Illinois (though now a staunch Bison), I'm really looking forward to the game. Despite the quiet first half, the Redbirds were quite impressive in the semifinal game. Should be an excellent contest.

John

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I think ILSTU will have well over 1000 fans at this game as Dallas is one of the largest Alumni bases, outside of Chicago. I also don't see a ton of respect for an ILSTU team that has went on the road from coast to coast winning in a blowout and grinding out a win at the #1 seed. I don't think the Bison make it to Frisco if they don't play 3 games in Fargo. The 3 weeks off will be huge for both teams, and I see the Redbird offense playing well in Frisco.
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A well rested Bison defense will not give up 38 points in the NC game. Both teams are very good and the field position game will be utilized by both.

I expect a physical game and the team that executes better will win.

[Bisonator]

I expect a very close game. Probably very similar to the SDSU game. Just another hard fought Valley slugfest.

[ysubigred]

Congrats to both of MVFC teams. No doubt this was a dominate year for the MVFC. Love to see the Red Birds pull it off just to pass out NC's to different teams.

Now my prediction.... After seeing both teams it looks that NDSU is going to win the 4th straight NC by 38-17 xcoffeex

[deez_na]

This is the one team i thought would give NDSU the toughest fight in the Title game. I think this really could go either way but hoping with the experience that NDSU wins. I can see this ending up coming down to the last possession. Go Bison!

[Bison56]

No Dakota St does hold the advantage. Yet on the way to this point they also enjoyed several advantages. They played the easier bracket. They played three home games during which they barely slid by twice. I don't know that Illinois State can beat them. However IL State did defeat the only team who has beaten them (and NDSU) this year. IL State played two of their three games on the road covering both ends of the continent. Regardless of the outcome I suspect it will be a close game. Overall I get the feeling the mighty Bison may return home from Frisco as the disappointed little buffalos dragging their tails. If so, to paraphrase Meatloaf, three out of four ain't bad.
Are those not earned advantages that any team can earn?

[Bisonator]

Bison open as 4 1/2 point favorites.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Bison open as 4 1/2 point favorites.

This sounds about right. NDSU has the decided advantage in many facets of the game.

[Redbird 13]

Seems like every prediction/comment that isn't pro North Dakota State is getting critiqued/bashed. I guess winning three straight gives you that right.

However, the picked sixth in the MVFC and unranked in the preseason Redbirds will show up anyway. With Spack leading this group, I'm confident ISU can bring home the national championship trophy.

Looking forward to some friendly exchange at the game with the green and yellow clad fans.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Redbird fans...we don't mean to disrespect you. First of all, we know where you come from, we know what you do, and we know you're good.

We just really want a 4 peat so our blinders are going to be on in full swing hoping for it to come true. The talent on both sides of the ball on both teams is top, it's going to be a battle for either team to win, and both fans REALLY want to win...so don't take it as a slight, NDSU fans are going to want to go into the game believing we can win and no one can touch us, because it's just what we do.

Don't worry doesn't matter what you say they will think you are disrespecting them.

[Gil Dobie]

Seems like every prediction/comment that isn't pro North Dakota State is getting critiqued/bashed. I guess winning three straight gives you that right.

However, the picked sixth in the MVFC and unranked in the preseason Redbirds will show up anyway. With Spack leading this group, I'm confident ISU can bring home the national championship trophy.

Looking forward to some friendly exchange at the game with the green and yellow clad fans.

The only criticism I've seen is when ISUR is picked to score over 30 points. The Bison defense has not given up over 30 points in 4 years. Coastal got over 30 on a special teams TD. It's more about confidence in the Bison defense. If ISUR does score over 30 and wins, our hats are off to them. for now, Bison fans will take pride in the record of the defense.

[IBleedYellow]

Don't worry doesn't matter what you say they will think you are disrespecting them.

Seems like UNI fans dislike ISU more than they dislike NDSU.

Woah.

[Professor Chaos]

Illinois St's unofficial theme video (NSFW language):


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvi7hcgc4yI

Smells like respect!

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Seems like every prediction/comment that isn't pro North Dakota State is getting critiqued/bashed. I guess winning three straight gives you that right.

However, the picked sixth in the MVFC and unranked in the preseason Redbirds will show up anyway. With Spack leading this group, I'm confident ISU can bring home the national championship trophy.

Looking forward to some friendly exchange at the game with the green and yellow clad fans.


Why, exactly? This is the farthest ISU has ever gotten in the playoffs why would you think that somehow he knows how to win it? Purdue didn't exactly have a championship pedigree.

[Bisonator]

ISU is definitely the team to beat. Coprich will have a huge game and Roberson will light up our secondary. We'll need everything we can get out of Wentz and the offense to stay in this game. I just hope we can keep it respectable.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

oh brother, is everybody forgetting that this is the best team ISU will face all season? They have to worry about John Crockett and Kyle Emanuel. There's a reason these seniors are 57-3, they don't roll over for anyone.

[Professor Chaos]

ISU is definitely the team to beat. Coprich will have a huge game and Roberson will light up our secondary. We'll need everything we can get out of Wentz and the offense to stay in this game. I just hope we can keep it respectable.
I'm more worried about Roberson than Coprich. The Bison have been vulnerable to running QBs and Roberson is probably the best dual threat they've seen this year (even though Jared Johnson has slightly better numbers on the ground). MLB Nick DeLuca is going to be a big key for the Bison on defense. I thought the biggest difference between the Bison defense versus CCU and SHSU was how well he played. This is another game where the Bison will miss Travis Beck's relentless pursuit at WLB but if DeLuca can play more like he did against SHSU than CCU I think the Bison can contain the Redbirds potent ground attack.

[Bisonator]

oh brother, is everybody forgetting that this is the best team ISU will face all season? They have to worry about John Crockett and Kyle Emanuel. There's a reason these seniors are 57-3, they don't roll over for anyone.

ISU will shut down our run game and make Wentz beat them. We'll miss wide open receivers, drop passes, etc. It'll be the UNI game all over again.

They'll be smarter then most and double KE all game. Probably chip him with a TE and RB too. Roberson will have all day to sling the ball all over the field on us or run wild whichever he chooses. Either way it'll be over before it even starts!

[NoDak 4 Ever]

ISU will shut down our run game and make Wentz beat them. We'll miss wide open receivers, drop passes, etc. It'll be the UNI game all over again.

They'll be smarter then most and double KE all game. Probably chip him with a TE and RB too. Roberson will have all day to sling the ball all over the field on us or run wild whichever he chooses. Either way it'll be over before it even starts!

Wentz had a bad ankle, period.

[Bisonator]

Polasek will run it into the pile on first and second down then try to throw it on 3rd and long. Fans will be screaming "Fire Polasek save season" from the first series on. It'll be a long game for us.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Polasek will run it into the pile on first and second down then try to throw it on 3rd and long. Fans will be screaming "Fire Polasek save season" from the first series on. It'll be a long game for us.

Sandbaggers be sandbagging.

[Bisonator]

Sandbaggers be sandbagging.

Haha it's not as easy as it looks! xlolx

[UNIFanSince1983]

Seems like UNI fans dislike ISU more than they dislike NDSU.

Woah.

And despite my distaste for their fans I still want them to win this game xthumbsupx

Prior to the UNH game I was confident ISUr could beat anyone including NDSU in Frisco. I am not as sure after last week, but UNH was a great team and they did go into Durham and win. They will have to play much better and Coprich will have to have his usual game not the same sort of game he had against UNH.

I know ISUr shut down DJ in our playoff game, but they weren't worried about us completing a pass. Wentz will have to hit receivers otherwise they can sell out on Crockett. Should be in interesting matchup. I want ISUr, but I feel like NDSU takes it by about 7.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

And despite my distaste for their fans I still want them to win this game xthumbsupx

Prior to the UNH game I was confident ISUr could beat anyone including NDSU in Frisco. I am not as sure after last week, but UNH was a great team and they did go into Durham and win. They will have to play much better and Coprich will have to have his usual game not the same sort of game he had against UNH.

I know ISUr shut down DJ in our playoff game, but they weren't worried about us completing a pass. Wentz will have to hit receivers otherwise they can sell out on Crockett. Should be in interesting matchup. I want ISUr, but I feel like NDSU takes it by about 7.

Sammy sold out on Crockett but there's always a hole. Those imbalanced lines really helped. I trust our offensive coordinator.

[gobirds85]

I like the ISU from Saturday's second half way more than the ISU from the semi final first half. Good teams find ways to win even when they are having a so-so game. This is going to be a great battle. Massey got it right...#1 plays #2 for the title.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Haha it's not as easy as it looks! xlolx


You were doing a heck of a job at it....xthumbsupxxbowx

[PantherRob82]

I think ILSTU will have well over 1000 fans at this game as Dallas is one of the largest Alumni bases, outside of Chicago. I also don't see a ton of respect for an ILSTU team that has went on the road from coast to coast winning in a blowout and grinding out a win at the #1 seed. I don't think the Bison make it to Frisco if they don't play 3 games in Fargo. The 3 weeks off will be huge for both teams, and I see the Redbird offense playing well in Frisco.
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"I don't see a lot of respect for us, so I'm going to predict a 21 point win over the 3 time champ." xlolx I love it.

[PantherRob82]

Seems like every prediction/comment that isn't pro North Dakota State is getting critiqued/bashed. I guess winning three straight gives you that right.

However, the picked sixth in the MVFC and unranked in the preseason Redbirds will show up anyway. With Spack leading this group, I'm confident ISU can bring home the national championship trophy.

Looking forward to some friendly exchange at the game with the green and yellow clad fans.

Seems like every time someone picks the Bison to win, even if it's by a slim margin, Redbird fans take offense and pick up their cross. Can someone make me an avatar of their mascot wearing a crown of thorns? Geez.

[PantherRob82]

Seems like UNI fans dislike ISU more than they dislike NDSU.

Woah.

Just this year since they were whining on our board before the playoff game and it has kept rolling every week. If you don't hold the door for them and let them wear your coat in the rain then they end up feeling like they aren't being treated fairly.

[Professor Chaos]

Just this year since they were whining on our board before the playoff game and it has kept rolling every week. If you don't hold the door for them and let them wear your coat in the rain then they end up feeling like they aren't being treated fairly.
Trying.... to.... resist.... urge... to... make... comment.... about.... them.... being.... from.... Obama's.... home.... state...... and I can't do it!

[RollBirds]

"I don't see a lot of respect for us, so I'm going to predict a 21 point win over the 3 time champ." xlolx I love it.

Yeah something like that, I was more so wanting to gauge a reaction to a 21 point ILSTU prediction. I think the Birds will win in a close game, I mean but the birds put up 41 on the best D in the Valley in the second round of the playoffs, with some sloppy play in the 4th quarter, why can't they do that again?


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[RollBirds]

Trying.... to.... resist.... urge... to... make... comment.... about.... them.... being.... from.... Obama's.... home.... state...... and I can't do it!

Obama's from the "state" of Chicago, the rest of the state doesn't quite share his views.


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[Professor Chaos]

Obama's from the "state" of Chicago, the rest of the state doesn't quite share his views.


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I apologize, that was a low blow but I just couldn't help myself xpeacex

[PantherRob82]

Yeah something like that, I was more so wanting to gauge a reaction to a 21 point ILSTU prediction. I think the Birds will win in a close game, I mean but the birds put up 41 on the best D in the Valley in the second round of the playoffs, with some sloppy play in the 4th quarter, why can't they do that again?


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No one said they can't. That's the amazing part is that Redbird fans keep crying "no respect" but in reading through this thread I see a lot of respect.

Both teams have great talent on the field and coaching staffs. With 3 weeks prep I could see any result. I expect a close game, but wouldn't be surprised to see either team start to run away with it if one team gets hot and the other doesn't execute.

[Jrbird2]

Hey, we can talk politics for three weeks! Nothing but time! xdrunkyx

[Milkman]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view4/1299993/omg-i-can-t-wait-o.gif
Hey, we can talk politics for three weeks! Nothing but time! xdrunkyx

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[deez_na]

Yeah something like that, I was more so wanting to gauge a reaction to a 21 point ILSTU prediction. I think the Birds will win in a close game, I mean but the birds put up 41 on the best D in the Valley in the second round of the playoffs, with some sloppy play in the 4th quarter, why can't they do that again?


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WHen did they put up 41 on the Bison? Did I miss this game?

[NoDak 4 Ever]

WHen did they put up 41 on the Bison? Did I miss this game?

Seriously, by what measure were they the best D in the valley?

[Professor Chaos]

I think this is the best team the Bison will face in Frisco since this run began. We've seen instant classics in every round of the playoffs for NDSU except Frisco over the last 4 years. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see another game along the lines of the last 2 years but I'm kind of excited to see what a barnburner in Frisco would be like if that happens this year.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I think this is the best team the Bison will face in Frisco since this run began. We've seen instant classics in every round of the playoffs for NDSU except Frisco over the last 4 years. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see another game along the lines of the last 2 years but I'm kind of excited to see what a barnburner in Frisco would be like if that happens this year.

I don't know. Sammy put up a good fight the first year.

[deez_na]

Seriously, by what measure were they the best D in the valley?

Did you mean to quote me? I was basically questioning the same thing.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Did you mean to quote me? I was basically questioning the same thing.

yes, we are in agreement.

[Sycamore62]

Trying.... to.... resist.... urge... to... make... comment.... about.... them.... being.... from.... Obama's.... home.... state...... and I can't do it!

Kenya is not in Illinois

[deez_na]

yes, we are in agreement.

It may have been a trolling attempt but i'm not sure.

[Professor Chaos]

I don't know. Sammy put up a good fight the first year.
True but I also think that was the worst Bison team of the last 4 years. That sounds kind of blasphemous to say because they were a great team in their own right but one of the teams has to be put there. I really think this year's NDSU team is better than that team but unless they win in Frisco they won't be better for long.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

True but I also think that was the worst Bison team of the last 4 years. That sounds kind of blasphemous to say because they were a great team in their own right but one of the teams has to be put there. I really think this year's NDSU team is better than that team but unless they win in Frisco they won't be better for long.

The key to that game, and all the subsequent ones, has been defense. Sam Houston was the #1 offense in the country going in to that game with something like 40ppg but they were held to 6 points. There is something about being unable to do what you want on offense that takes the wind out of a team, especially one that hasn't been there before. Do not underestimate the power of experience and poise in this situation. NDSU never panics when they are down or even, they just wait for their chance and seize it.

[Sycamore62]

The key to that game, and all the subsequent ones, has been defense. Sam Houston was the #1 offense in the country going in to that game with something like 40ppg but they were held to 6 points. There is something about being unable to do what you want on offense that takes the wind out of a team, especially one that hasn't been there before. Do not underestimate the power of experience and poise in this situation. NDSU never panics when they are down or even, they just wait for their chance and seize it.

they waited WAY to long vs UNI

[NoDak 4 Ever]

they waited WAY to long vs UNI

Yep. and one game does not a season make. They won't make the excuse but Wentz was suffering an ankle injury that prevented him from running like he is capable.

[Grizzlies82]

I think this is the best team the Bison will face in Frisco since this run began. We've seen instant classics in every round of the playoffs for NDSU except Frisco over the last 4 years. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see another game along the lines of the last 2 years but I'm kind of excited to see what a barnburner in Frisco would be like if that happens this year.

Not sure if this is the best team NDSU has faced over the past four, also believe this is a much weaker Bison team than the past two years. Yet I think what makes this year's title game very interesting is these teams KNOW each other. Being conference foes should provide for a better/tighter game than some championships. We will see if that is true but that is my hunch.

[KPSUL]

I was hoping to sneak a midfield ticket from the ISU athletics website but got this message instead: We are currently only taking orders for the NCAA Division I Championship Game via phone sales. Priority is given to Illinois State Donors, Season Ticket holders, Alumni and Students. We do not anticipate have any tickets available to the general public. Any thoughts on whether or not ISU will be able to sell its allocation limiting sales to this population?

[UNIFanSince1983]

Yep. and one game does not a season make. They won't make the excuse but Wentz was suffering an ankle injury that prevented him from running like he is capable.

And we had a QB who couldn't throw. Your argument is invalid.

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Trying.... to.... resist.... urge... to... make... comment.... about.... them.... being.... from.... Obama's.... home.... state...... and I can't do it!

Hawaii?

[REALBird]

Kenya is not in Illinois

Wow! Lets stick to sports. F*** the dumb****!

[Professor Chaos]

Not sure if this is the best team NDSU has faced over the past four, also believe this is a much weaker Bison team than the past two years. Yet I think what makes this year's title game very interesting is these teams KNOW each other. Being conference foes should provide for a better/tighter game than some championships. We will see if that is true but that is my hunch.
I'll disagree that they're much weaker. They aren't as good on offense as the 2013 team and aren't as good on defense as the 2012 team but they aren't far behind either. The numbers back that up. I think many people, Bison fans included, want to think they're worse than previous seasons because they tend to remember the more recent struggles and past triumphs moreso than past struggles and recent triumphs. Overall, I'd put them better than the 2011 team, about on par with the 2012 team (maybe slightly better if I had to choose), but not as good as the 2013 team.

[REALBird]

Seems like UNI fans dislike ISU more than they dislike NDSU.

Woah.

^^^^^^^THIS! LOL.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I was hoping to sneak a midfield ticket from the ISU athletics website but got this message instead: We are currently only taking orders for the NCAA Division I Championship Game via phone sales. Priority is given to Illinois State Donors, Season Ticket holders, Alumni and Students. We do not anticipate have any tickets available to the general public. Any thoughts on whether or not ISU will be able to sell its allocation limiting sales to this population?

I doubt it.

[REALBird]

I doubt it.

If we send tickets back it wont be many. Keep in mind the LARGE insurance company just discount double checked a few thousand people and relocated then from the friendly confines of Normal to Dallas, Texas where they are slated to open a new regional hub.

Also, its our friggin first time in the NC. The bandwagon is getting larger by the day. We couldn't sell tickets for our opening playoff game, yet for the Semi-Final game we had watch parties for our Alumni Association in Chicago, Atlanta, New Orleans, LA, Denver, as well as about 5-6 locations locally in B/N.

People like myself want to share the experience with my kids, the older alums may never see this again. Seems like the fan "base" is all-in, plus those who dusted off their old ISU gear.

Either way glad to see them come together at the right time.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

If we send tickets back it wont be many. Keep in mind the LARGE insurance company just discount double checked a few thousand people and relocated then from the friendly confines of Normal to Dallas, Texas where they are slated to open a new regional hub.

Also, its our friggin first time in the NC. The bandwagon is getting larger by the day. We couldn't sell tickets for our opening playoff game, yet for the Semi-Final game we had watch parties for our Alumni Association in Chicago, Atlanta, New Orleans, LA, Denver, as well as about 5-6 locations locally in B/N.

People like myself want to share the experience with my kids, the older alums may never see this again. Seems like the fan "base" is all-in, plus those who dusted off their old ISU gear.

Either way glad to see them come together at the right time.

There's no shame in it. The thing didn't sell out the first year in Frisco and has only sold out because of the proximity of one participant and rabidity of another.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I'll disagree that they're much weaker. They aren't as good on offense as the 2013 team and aren't as good on defense as the 2012 team but they aren't far behind either. The numbers back that up. I think many people, Bison fans included, want to think they're worse than previous seasons because they tend to remember the more recent struggles and past triumphs moreso than past struggles and recent triumphs. Overall, I'd put them better than the 2011 team, about on par with the 2012 team (maybe slightly better if I had to choose), but not as good as the 2013 team.


We, Bison fans, are spoiled with how well the team has played, especially last year. I agree that this year's team is probably better offensively than the '11 team and comparable defensively.

I think the Bison defense is going to kick some ass in the NC game. They have been beat up the last half of the year and 3 weeks rest will definitely help.

Ill State will be a huge challenge for the defense and offense but this team is going make FCS history.

I expect a few more Ill State fans compared to Towson but 90% will be decked out in green/yellow!!

[Sycamore62]

Yep. and one game does not a season make. They won't make the excuse but Wentz was suffering an ankle injury that prevented him from running like he is capable.

Yes but you said never.

however, at this point in the season, one game makes it.

[gobirds85]

ISU has now stop selling tix as they have exceeded their allotment. I have been told they plan on weeding out scalpers and NDSU orders. They will be using a point system when actually distributing the tickets. The tickets will go to ISU students and donors. If you do not receive your tickets you will be receiving a refund on your credit card statement.

[FargoBison]

Not sure if this is the best team NDSU has faced over the past four, also believe this is a much weaker Bison team than the past two years. Yet I think what makes this year's title game very interesting is these teams KNOW each other. Being conference foes should provide for a better/tighter game than some championships. We will see if that is true but that is my hunch.

In 2011 SHSU was pretty good, a fake punt and an INT was basically the difference in that game. I could see this game being similar, a few plays deciding it.

I think some Bison fans are getting some false confidence after rushing all over SHSU in the second half...SHSU hadn't had a bye in a few months. That team was ripe to be run over, ISUr will come in rested and they know us well. NDSU needs to get Vraa back, need a playmaker at receiver and somebody that can take the attention off Crockett.

[BisonBacker]

In 2011 SHSU was pretty good, a fake punt and an INT was basically the difference in that game. I could see this game being similar, a few plays deciding it.

I think some Bison fans are getting some false confidence after rushing all over SHSU in the second half...SHSU hadn't had a bye in a few months. That team was ripe to be run over, ISUr will come in rested and they know us well. NDSU needs to get Vraa back, need a playmaker at receiver and somebody that can take the attention off Crockett.


Urzendowski has been playing damn good ball. Not sure you could ask for a better backup to Vraa for a playmaker. Some may even argue he isn't a backup for Vraa as he's been killing it all season IMHO.

[JSUBison]

Nothing against Vraa and the rest of the WR's, but I rather enjoy seeing the FB's and TE's getting receptions and the carnage that follows.

[Gil Dobie]

This game looks like it will be a 4-Peat no matter who wins. I don't believe any other conference has a 4-Peat.

1. NDSU wins and gets the 4-Peat and the MVFC is the first Conference to have 4 straight winners.
2. ISUR wins and the MVFC is the first Conference to have 4 straight winners.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Nothing against Vraa and the rest of the WR's, but I rather enjoy seeing the FB's and TE's getting receptions and the carnage that follows.

I like the way the ball is spread out. There is no shortage of targets for Wentz.

[FargoBison]

Urzendowski has been playing damn good ball. Not sure you could ask for a better backup to Vraa for a playmaker. Some may even argue he isn't a backup for Vraa as he's been killing it all season IMHO.

RJ is good but Vraa is our deep threat. Just a big WR that Wentz can throw it up to, nice luxury to have when teams are loading up the box.

[lydiabixby]

Think this will be a pretty close game...Was surprised yesterday when I was watching the ISUr vs N.Hamp. game at the amount of FBS transfers for ISUr. Seemed like they had more than a few. Not saying this is a bad thing. The ones we have picked up have usually had at least 3 years available and have worked out really well so far.

It seems to me that if you are going to play in the FCS you recruit FCS caliber high school players and stick by them. Otherwise, join the FBS. I think what happens, take Coach Keeler at Sam Houston State for an example, he gets the head coach job and the expectation is to get the program back on the winning track. How do you do that almost immediately, go out and bait malcontented FBS players. And it works. You essentially have overpowered teams against teams that have been sticking to the unstated principles of FCS football. Coach Talley at Villanova and Coach Mac at New Hampshire will have none of this transfer business. They want to be able to look the prospective high school player in the eye and say that if you work hard in the system you will eventually play and not be overridden by some FBS malcontent. I think this philosophy works in the long run but it can be heart breaking in the short run.

I say, No transfers. If you are good enough to be recruited as an FBS player, stay there, don't be a predator.

[FargoBison]

NDSU will take on transfers but it seems like they are guys that either NDSU recruited heavily out of high school or are going to pay most of their own way.

[FargoBison]

Nice stats breakdown from our SID....

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5foYoCCAAERcad.png

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

ISU will shut down our run game and make Wentz beat them. We'll miss wide open receivers, drop passes, etc. It'll be the UNI game all over again.

They'll be smarter then most and double KE all game. Probably chip him with a TE and RB too. Roberson will have all day to sling the ball all over the field on us or run wild whichever he chooses. Either way it'll be over before it even starts!
Wentz had a bad ankle against UNI. The coaching staff has even admitted Wentz shouldn't have been playing. A healthy Wentz against UNI and that game could have been a lot different. A couple first downs early could have changed the whole game.

[caribbeanhen]

ISU is definitely the team to beat. Coprich will have a huge game and Roberson will light up our secondary.

like it

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Wentz had a bad ankle against UNI. The coaching staff has even admitted Wentz shouldn't have been playing. A healthy Wentz against UNI and that game could have been a lot different. A couple first downs early could have changed the whole game.

going for it on that 4th down would have changed the whole game.

Woulda coulda shoulda. That's why you play 12 games a season, so 1 doesn't matter much.

[caribbeanhen]

my inbox is being flooded with loan requests from Bison fans, I guess that oil price plunge has not been kind

[Gil Dobie]

my inbox is being flooded with loan requests from Bison fans, I guess that oil price plunge has not been kind

Screen shot or it's not real :)

[Green1]

my inbox is being flooded with loan requests from Bison fans, I guess that oil price plunge has not been kind

So... What kind of interest are you charging? xrolleyesx

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

ISU has now stop selling tix as they have exceeded their allotment. I have been told they plan on weeding out scalpers and NDSU orders. They will be using a point system when actually distributing the tickets. The tickets will go to ISU students and donors. If you do not receive your tickets you will be receiving a refund on your credit card statement.
Several BISON fans have already had the money taken from the accounts. It will be really hard not to give them the tickets they bought and paid for.

[Sycamore62]

Several BISON fans have already had the money taken from the accounts. It will be really hard not to give them the tickets they bought and paid for.

Id say it will be really easy to just put it back.

[PantherRob82]

That's normal. Many ticket offices have pending charges and then go through their point system and award tickets.

[No_Skill]

I have been a long time supporter of the Illinois University Red Faced Warblers. I just happen to live in Bismarck and have never donated a dime to their athletics programs. This is bull crap!

[gobirds85]

Several BISON fans have already had the money taken from the accounts. It will be really hard not to give them the tickets they bought and paid for.

No, it won't. They simply will issue a refund and not deliver the tickets. I have been working on this since lunch.

I have 15 tickets purchased and yet I am not receiving any guarantees as have many other Redbird fans, donors and students.

[NDB]

Several BISON fans have already had the money taken from the accounts. It will be really hard not to give them the tickets they bought and paid for.

The problem is that the University changed the rules.

It initially said allocated according to priority points. It will now includes alumni and students. I know things are different in Illinois, but in 48 other states that a violation of the ucc.

[caribbeanhen]

Screen shot or it's not real :)

Im actually concerned about you guys, hope when it boomed you prepared for the bust

[NDSUSR]

ISU will shut down our run game and make Wentz beat them. We'll miss wide open receivers, drop passes, etc. It'll be the UNI game all over again.

They'll be smarter then most and double KE all game. Probably chip him with a TE and RB too. Roberson will have all day to sling the ball all over the field on us or run wild whichever he chooses. Either way it'll be over before it even starts!

I disagree. We will run all over ISU. NDSU by 12 minimum.

[NDSUSR]

Im actually concerned about you guys, hope when it boomed you prepared for the bust

If you were not a complete idiot, you would know this isnt the first oil boom in ND.

[Sycamore62]

Turnovers and special teams....there's your answer

[NDSUSR]

So ISU is crying again. If anyone from ISU raises a fist to any NDSU fan I can assure you it will be a huge mistake.

Pussies: http://www.redbirdfan.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7103

[gobirds85]

So ISU is crying again. If anyone from ISU raises a fist to any NDSU fan I can assure you it will be a huge mistake.

Pussies: http://www.redbirdfan.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7103

I'm sure this is just a joke on your part because if it isn't then I'm going to go get my dad and have him beat up your dad.

Huge mistake?!?!? Lighten up, Francis.

[Redbird 13]

So ISU is crying again. If anyone from ISU raises a fist to any NDSU fan I can assure you it will be a huge mistake.

Pussies: http://www.redbirdfan.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7103

Cool story, bro. NDSU fans seem threatened that some people in red may be crashing their party in Texas.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Cool story, bro. NDSU fans seem threatened that some people in red may be crashing their party in Texas.

From the looks of that, it's the other way around. Seems like a lot of support for that.

[Redbirdgrad]

Sorry Redbird fans don't bow down to the mighty bisonettes.

Much respect for the run you've had. Much respect.

But it ends this year and there will be a decent red sized contingent watching it happen. If you're wearing green and yellow in that red contingent? Well... I feel really sorry for you having to sit through it and what you'll have to go through during the game knowing some of our own (who have never seen this in our lives...) were shut out of those tickets due to you wanting to crash the party.

[NDSUSR]

Blow me you ISU Decemberists. Maybe you need to read the link, if you are incapable ask someone capable of reading.

[NDSUSR]

Sorry Redbird fans don't bow down to the mighty bisonettes.

Much respect for the run you've had. Much respect.

But it ends this year and there will be a decent red sized contingent watching it happen. If you're wearing green and yellow in that red contingent? Well... I feel really sorry for you having to sit through it and what you'll have to go through during the game knowing some of our own (who have never seen this in our lives...) were shut out of those tickets due to you wanting to crash the party.

You see the small picture. You may have 10 fans around 2 of us, but we have a hundred around your 10.
I will be in the red section and will not be concerned in the least.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Sorry Redbird fans don't bow down to the mighty bisonettes.

Much respect for the run you've had. Much respect.

But it ends this year and there will be a decent red sized contingent watching it happen. If you're wearing green and yellow in that red contingent? Well... I feel really sorry for you having to sit through it and what you'll have to go through during the game knowing some of our own (who have never seen this in our lives...) were shut out of those tickets due to you wanting to crash the party.

Excuse me, that's our party.

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You see the small picture. You may have 10 fans around 2 of us, but we have a hundred around your 10.
I will be in the red section and will not be concerned in the least.

I sat in the Towson section last year, they were even more stupid about ticket sales. We were by ourselves by the 3rd quarter.

[NDB]

and there will be a decent red sized contingent watching it happen.

ORLY?

I would be shocked if ISUr has 3,500 fans in attendance. The Redbirds average 7,000 at home in November and December. I can't see that many showing up in Frisco, especially when NDSU fans probably had 10,000 tickets locked up before the allotments came out.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

ORLY?

I would be shocked if ISUr has 3,500 fans in attendance. The Redbirds average 7,000 at home in November and December. I can't see that many showing up in Frisco, especially when NDSU fans probably had 10,000 tickets locked up before the allotments came out.

They're getting fleeced on StubHub already. Some noob already paid $300 for 2 tickets.

[Bisonoline]

Sorry Redbird fans don't bow down to the mighty bisonettes.

Much respect for the run you've had. Much respect.

But it ends this year and there will be a decent red sized contingent watching it happen. If you're wearing green and yellow in that red contingent? Well... I feel really sorry for you having to sit through it and what you'll have to go through during the game knowing some of our own (who have never seen this in our lives...) were shut out of those tickets due to you wanting to crash the party.

The last 3 games there were many fans sitting with the other teams fans. The NCAA doesnt ask which school you support when you buy tickets from them.They also sold 3 year packages. There hasnt been any problems.

[gobirds85]

Blow me you ISU Decemberists. Maybe you need to read the link, if you are incapable ask someone capable of reading.

Please tell me the average NDSU graduate or student has a higher IQ that the one you seem to possess. Blow me??!! If you are as young as seem to be, shouldn't you be in bed? Remember, little mister, Santa sees everything.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Please tell me the average NDSU graduate or student has a higher IQ that the one you seem to possess. Blow me??!! If you are as young as seem to be, shouldn't you be in bed? Remember, little mister, Santa sees everything.

It seems the ones with the low IQ you need to be mad at are the ones running your ticket office.

[NDSUSR]

Please tell me the average NDSU graduate or student has a higher IQ that the one you seem to possess. Blow me??!! If you are as young as seem to be, shouldn't you be in bed? Remember, little mister, Santa sees everything.

I graduated from Stanford in 1988 and am 6'5". So try again.

[gobirds85]

I graduated from Stanford in 1988 and am 6'5". So try again.

And I'm the Pope. Glad to meet you. Do older, taller Stanford grads actually use language like "blow me", and threaten opposing fan bases on the internet? Are you on the liquor?

[NoDak 4 Ever]

God damn, the butthurt from that first post in the thread is epic. I really want to know where they are sitting. I'm almost willing to pay any premium for a ticket in that section.

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And I'm the Pope. Glad to meet you. Do older, taller Stanford grads actually use language like "blow me", and threaten opposing fan bases on the internet? Are you on the liquor?

I'm a 5'10" NDSU grad who could bury you in an IQ test.

I prefer **** you.

[Bison56]

Nice to see ISUr fans on the board, I know I won't be surprised that many will not be back in a few weeks though.

[gobirds85]

God damn, the butthurt from that first post in the thread is epic. I really want to know where they are sitting. I'm almost willing to pay any premium for a ticket in that section.

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I'm a 5'10" NDSU grad who could bury you in an IQ test.

I prefer **** you.

You do realize that this is just a internet forum discussing FCS football. You might be taking this a little too seriously.

And I'm quaking in my shoes about being buried in an IQ test by a 5' 10" NDSU grad. I'm sure you are closer to 5' 8".

[NoDak 4 Ever]

You do realize that this is just a internet forum discussing FCS football. You might be taking this a little too seriously.

And I'm quaking in my shoes about being buried in an IQ test by a 5' 10" NDSU grad. I'm sure you are closer to 5' 8".

I'm serious. I really, really want to sit in your section. In fact, I'm pissed I balked at the stupid service fee. You'd be shipping them to Kansas so I probably would have slipped through the cracks.

[caribbeanhen]

If you were not a complete idiot, you would know this isnt the first oil boom in ND.

Thought you had me on ignore ...... feliz navidad

[gotts]

So how does that genius who started the thread on the ISU board know the difference between an NDSU fan who got tickets through the ISU ticket office and an NDSU fan who buys tickets from an ISU fan that re-sells them on Flash Seats?

[gobirds85]

I'm serious. I really, really want to sit in your section. In fact, I'm pissed I balked at the stupid service fee. You'd be shipping them to Kansas so I probably would have slipped through the cracks.

No worries here as I do not work in the ticket office so I wouldn't be the one shipping the tickets anywhere.


NDSU has set the gold standard in FCS football and what you guys have accomplished is nothing short of incredible. Bohl sold himself short by leaving and going to Wyoming, but the team proved it simply wasn't just about him. Great season, hell, great three/four year run. Glad to see the Valley represent and thrilled to see the Massey Composite have it right at the end of the season. #1 v. #2.

Good luck, Bison.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

No worries here as I do not work in the ticket office so I wouldn't be the one shipping the tickets anywhere.


NDSU has set the gold standard in FCS football and what you guys have accomplished is nothing short of incredible. Bohl sold himself short by leaving and going to Wyoming, but the team proved it simply wasn't just about him. Great season, hell, great three/four year run. Glad to see the Valley represent and thrilled to see the Massey Composite have it right at the end of the season. #1 v. #2.

Good luck, Bison.

It's cool. We get a new crop of you every year. The Towson ones were just boring. Good to spice it up a bit.

[JSUBison]

They're getting fleeced on StubHub already. Some noob already paid $300 for 2 tickets.

Glad to see xcoach finally got someone to buy from him.

[frozennorth]

Obama's from the "state" of Chicago, the rest of the state doesn't quite share his views.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Chicago is your state, the rest is just a rounding error.

[NDB]

So how does that genius who started the thread on the ISU board know the difference between an NDSU fan who got tickets through the ISU ticket office and an NDSU fan who buys tickets from an ISU fan that re-sells them on Flash Seats?

He doesn't have a clue and is going to be pissed when he's surrounded by a bunch of NDSU fans.

[REALBird]

THIS MEANS WAR! We declare war on Bisonville. Were backed by North Korean hackers who can shut down the whole state of North Dakota, as we're allies with South Dakota and Canada.

Cancel your orders and go see "The Interview" instead or it will become a MVFC jihad!

[NoDak 4 Ever]

THIS MEANS WAR! We declare war on Bisonville. Were backed by North Korean hackers who can shut down the whole state of North Dakota, as we're allies with South Dakota and Canada.

Cancel your orders and go see "The Interview" instead or it will become a MVFC jihad!

I gotta hand it to you guys. Your Redbirdfan board is comedy GOLD!

[Professor Chaos]

Redbird fans need to get their panties out of a bunch and realize that their ticket office ****ed up when initially putting their tickets out there and stop accusing Bison fans of "stealing" tickets.


Bison fans need to get their panties out of a bunch and accept the fact that Illinois St is going to try to sell their own tickets to their own fans first regardless of what the original "terms" were.


Regardless of how the ISU ticket office sorts this out, like many have already said, there will be tickets available for anyone that wants them for face value or close to it in the days leading up to the game. Hopefully both sides leave the childish butthurt out of it and enjoy the game, it'll be a lot more fun for everyone.

[Redbird 4th & short]

I graduated from Stanford in 1988 and am 6'5". So try again.
big swing .. big miss .. as in the point, not an actual ball or anything.

[PantherRob82]

Yay! 3 week bitchfest!

[Redbird 4th & short]

He doesn't have a clue and is going to be pissed when he's surrounded by a bunch of NDSU fans.
uh .. I'm not 6'5". I'm not from stanford .. but I do know we will be surrounded by a lot of Bison fans. Which is exactly why I don't want you in our section. You know, the one allotted to ISU by NCAA .. we will use our tickets for our fans.

So smug of you to be critical of our ticket office for not know how this works .. first time for us, right ?

Let's keep this real simple .. we will use our tickets as we see fit .. they are ours. You can have as much of all the other tickets as your fan base can muster. Noone is arguing that point or that you will have a lot of fans there .. we know that.

So can someone other than the 6'5" Stanford grad and the Law & Order rerun junkie please explain to me .. why is it unreasonable for us to expect our ISU tickets to be used as ISU sees fit. This really is not that complicated or unreasonable.

[Bisonoline]

THIS MEANS WAR! We declare war on Bisonville. Were backed by North Korean hackers who can shut down the whole state of North Dakota, as we're allies with South Dakota and Canada.

Cancel your orders and go see "The Interview" instead or it will become a MVFC jihad!

xlolx:Dxthumbsupx That was great!!!!!

[NDSUSR]

Thought you had me on ignore ...... feliz navidad

I do, but occasionally I view your individual posts when I need a little chuckle.
Schastlivogo Rozhdestva!

[344Johnson]

ISU didn't look great at UNH but those boys don't lose at the dungeon.

This should be a fun game though. NDSU has shown some flaws as well. Happy the old man asked me to come.

[PantherRob82]

So smug of you to be critical of our ticket office for not know how this works .. first time for us, right ?

You guys have been to the NCAA tournament before. Same process. ;)

[NDSUSR]

So can someone other than the 6'5" Stanford grad and the Law & Order rerun junkie please explain to me .. why is it unreasonable for us to expect our ISU tickets to be used as ISU sees fit. This really is not that complicated or unreasonable.
Even though you excluded me from answering, I will anyway. ISU put the tickets out to the public domain. They were purchased by the public.
No smug intended, but your ticket office made the error. Calling people who purchased the tickets "thieves" is a bitch move.
Does that resonate?

[BisonFan02]

ISU has shown a lot of love and respect for NDSU over the years

From their board.....wasn't ISUr just another one of those ****ing schools that didn't want the Dakotas in the MVFC? The coattails are fun to ride huh??? :D

[Redbird 4th & short]

Redbird fans need to get their panties out of a bunch and realize that their ticket office ****ed up when initially putting their tickets out there and stop accusing Bison fans of "stealing" tickets.


Bison fans need to get their panties out of a bunch and accept the fact that Illinois St is going to try to sell their own tickets to their own fans first regardless of what the original "terms" were.


Regardless of how the ISU ticket office sorts this out, like many have already said, there will be tickets available for anyone that wants them for face value or close to it in the days leading up to the game. Hopefully both sides leave the childish butthurt out of it and enjoy the game, it'll be a lot more fun for everyone.
May be valid perspective. But we're all new to this .. NDSU has done this at FCS and D-II level many times .. good for them that they get all the support and have experience playing this game. But that does;t mean they can have our tickets.

And look at it from our perspective for a minute … we have lot of excited fans trying to figure out how to do this, make plans, not sure if they will even get their game tickets, They also have to decide about plane tickets or drive plans, taking time off work, hotels, etc. This is all new to us. Then to hear Bison jumped the line to take our ISU ticket allotment because our ticket office didn't originally realize they had to worry about this; and then here we sit without our having any idea initially how it would get resolved.

Some Bison fans are acting like they are entitled to our tickets because they know how to game the system because they've done this many times. That's just stupid .. in fact, its more stupid than our ticket office that they think we should roll over now that we figured it out.

it is very simple .. we will use our tickets as we see fit. if any are left over, and Bison fans are still in line, then they can have them. But we sure as hell are not rolling over.

[NDB]

Quick quiz.

Who created the original terms of sale? Check one.

[ ] Illinois State University
[ ] Bison Fans

What law governs contracts in Illinois? Check one.

[ ] Uniform Commercial Code
[ ] The Daley Rule

Are there redos in real life? Check two.

[ ] Yes. If both parties agree.
[ ] Yes. If it's a minor transaction that isn't worth the hassle.
[ ] Yes. If it means that I don't get what I want.

[Bisonoline]

uh .. I'm not 6'5". I'm not from stanford .. but I do know we will be surrounded by a lot of Bison fans. Which is exactly why I don't want you in our section. You know, the one allotted to ISU by NCAA .. we will use our tickets for our fans.

So smug of you to be critical of our ticket office for not know how this works .. first time for us, right ?

Let's keep this real simple .. we will use our tickets as we see fit .. they are ours. You can have as much of all the other tickets as your fan base can muster. Noone is arguing that point or that you will have a lot of fans there .. we know that.

So can someone other than the 6'5" Stanford grad and the Law & Order rerun junkie please explain to me .. why is it unreasonable for us to expect our ISU tickets to be used as ISU sees fit. This really is not that complicated or unreasonable.

Understand this. The NCAA got greedy and sold 2 and 3 year packages starting last year.. They started selling single tickets in Aug I believe and keep releasing tickets. They arent giving teams as many as they did during our first championship. NOW HERE IS WHERE YOU COULD BE MISTAKEN. your TICKET ALLOTMENT MIGHT NOT BE IN JUST one SECTION. We had our allotment spread out over 3 sections last year. So look forward to your to be also.