NDSU

[2011BisonAlumni]

Congratulations to NDSU. Simply amazing of what NDSU has done not only in the past at DII, but after moving to FCS in 2003 I believe. NDSU has essentially been at the top of the FCS for half of the time they have been at the FCS. Won 6 out of the last 7 NC games is what the stat showed yesterday. In 7 years of moving to FCS NDSU become the dominant power. Unreal if you think about it.
Hopefully UM will be able to get back to the top and to battle NDSU on a year in and year out basis for that NC trophy!
If it was achieved at NDSU why can’t it happen at UM on an even grander scale? UM certainly has all the makings to have it happen.

They have been eligible for the playoffs for 8 seasons. They have played in 7 semifinals and 6 finals. The other year they lost in the quarters to the eventual champion EWU on a controversial call in OT. In 2 of their transition years they were 10-1 and ranked #1 in the country gong into the last week of the season. Insane!!

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Those two years you referenced were in 2006 and 2007. 2006’s lone loss came against Minnesota 10-9 when Minnesota blocked a last second attempt by the Bison to win the game, a game in which NDSU statistically dominated from start to finish. The next year, NDSU beat 2 FBS teams. Pisspounded a good Central Michigan team 44-14, who went on to win the MAC and a bowl game and featured two starters by the name of JJ Watt and Antonio Brown. Later went on to beat Minnesota in a game in which NDSU rushed for nearly 400 yards.

Hard to say, but I really think NDSU would have won a title one of those years had they been playoff eligible. Yes I know App State was in the middle of doing their thing, but those two teams were extremely good. 2007 Bison might have been one of the best teams NDSU has ever fielded.

 

[2011BisonAlumni]

Education makes a big difference. Many of those big Midwest boys you speak of have went to school at NDSU for Ag or Engineering.

You know there’s ag and engineering schools in Montana and Colorado...right?

Correct but neither of the schools you named, UNC or Montana, offers those degrees.

Uh....I said schools IN Montana and Colorado. Not sure where I mentioned any particular school

You specifically said you don’t understand why UNC and Montana don’t go after Midwest linemen.

Regardless, I don’t think geography matters in college football. If it did, CU Boulder would be kings of college football, not Alabama. Some of the greatest college programs are located in cities you couldn’t pay me to live in. Think most kids pick a school because they want to win, the facilities, or because of the educational opportunities.

That new locker room and weight room is going to bring you guys far more recruits than the gorgeous landscape around Missoula will.

 

[RobGriz]

You know there’s ag and engineering schools in Montana and Colorado...right?

Correct but neither of the schools you named, UNC or Montana, offers those degrees.

Uh....I said schools IN Montana and Colorado. Not sure where I mentioned any particular school

You specifically said you don’t understand why UNC and Montana don’t go after Midwest linemen.

Regardless, I don’t think geography matters in college football. If it did, CU Boulder would be kings of college football, not Alabama. Some of the greatest college programs are located in cities you couldn’t pay me to live in. Think most kids pick a school because they want to win, the facilities, or because of the educational opportunities.

That new locker room and weight room is going to bring you guys far more recruits than the gorgeous landscape around Missoula will.

I believe you have me confused with someone else.

 

[Hawkeyebowhunter]

If there was a team out there that went undefeated and beat both NDSU and JMU, but was left out of the playoffs, you would know how UCF feels.

If that team was Grandview from NAIA, then yes that would be the equivalent...UCF played nobody during the regular season outside of Memphis, who was a fringe top 25 FCS team. UCF deserves no parade, no "championship" rings or anything of the sort. They beat a pretty decent Auburn team, who was similarly dismantled by UGA in the SEC Championship.

 

[Hawkeyebowhunter]

Congratulations to NDSU. Simply amazing of what NDSU has done not only in the past at DII, but after moving to FCS in 2003 I believe. NDSU has essentially been at the top of the FCS for half of the time they have been at the FCS. Won 6 out of the last 7 NC games is what the stat showed yesterday. In 7 years of moving to FCS NDSU become the dominant power. Unreal if you think about it.
Hopefully UM will be able to get back to the top and to battle NDSU on a year in and year out basis for that NC trophy!
If it was achieved at NDSU why can’t it happen at UM on an even grander scale? UM certainly has all the makings to have it happen.

They have been eligible for the playoffs for 8 seasons. They have played in 7 semifinals and 6 finals. The other year they lost in the quarters to the eventual champion EWU on a controversial call in OT. In 2 of their transition years they were 10-1 and ranked #1 in the country gong into the last week of the season. Insane!!

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Those two years you referenced were in 2006 and 2007. 2006’s lone loss came against Minnesota 10-9 when Minnesota blocked a last second attempt by the Bison to win the game, a game in which NDSU statistically dominated from start to finish. The next year, NDSU beat 2 FBS teams. Pisspounded a good Central Michigan team 44-14, who went on to win the MAC and a bowl game and featured two starters by the name of JJ Watt and Antonio Brown. Later went on to beat Minnesota in a game in which NDSU rushed for nearly 400 yards.

Hard to say, but I really think NDSU would have won a title one of those years had they been playoff eligible. Yes I know App State was in the middle of doing their thing, but those two teams were extremely good. 2007 Bison might have been one of the best teams NDSU has ever fielded.

Wrong. JJ Watt played for Wisconsin.

 

[braves84]

Congratulations to NDSU. Simply amazing of what NDSU has done not only in the past at DII, but after moving to FCS in 2003 I believe. NDSU has essentially been at the top of the FCS for half of the time they have been at the FCS. Won 6 out of the last 7 NC games is what the stat showed yesterday. In 7 years of moving to FCS NDSU become the dominant power. Unreal if you think about it.
Hopefully UM will be able to get back to the top and to battle NDSU on a year in and year out basis for that NC trophy!
If it was achieved at NDSU why can’t it happen at UM on an even grander scale? UM certainly has all the makings to have it happen.

They have been eligible for the playoffs for 8 seasons. They have played in 7 semifinals and 6 finals. The other year they lost in the quarters to the eventual champion EWU on a controversial call in OT. In 2 of their transition years they were 10-1 and ranked #1 in the country gong into the last week of the season. Insane!!

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Those two years you referenced were in 2006 and 2007. 2006’s lone loss came against Minnesota 10-9 when Minnesota blocked a last second attempt by the Bison to win the game, a game in which NDSU statistically dominated from start to finish. The next year, NDSU beat 2 FBS teams. Pisspounded a good Central Michigan team 44-14, who went on to win the MAC and a bowl game and featured two starters by the name of JJ Watt and Antonio Brown. Later went on to beat Minnesota in a game in which NDSU rushed for nearly 400 yards.

Hard to say, but I really think NDSU would have won a title one of those years had they been playoff eligible. Yes I know App State was in the middle of doing their thing, but those two teams were extremely good. 2007 Bison might have been one of the best teams NDSU has ever fielded.

Wrong. JJ Watt played for Wisconsin.

started out at Central Michigan than transferred to Wisconsin.

 

[IntuitiveGriz]

JMU, the defending champs, have to be kicking themselves because they blew that game.

Congrats to both teams, they were the best in FCS again this year.

UM needs to get to that level of toughness and strength in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Until then, they might as well say:

 

[IntuitiveGriz]

C'mon, Griz:

 

[Hawkeyebowhunter]

They have been eligible for the playoffs for 8 seasons. They have played in 7 semifinals and 6 finals. The other year they lost in the quarters to the eventual champion EWU on a controversial call in OT. In 2 of their transition years they were 10-1 and ranked #1 in the country gong into the last week of the season. Insane!!

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Those two years you referenced were in 2006 and 2007. 2006’s lone loss came against Minnesota 10-9 when Minnesota blocked a last second attempt by the Bison to win the game, a game in which NDSU statistically dominated from start to finish. The next year, NDSU beat 2 FBS teams. Pisspounded a good Central Michigan team 44-14, who went on to win the MAC and a bowl game and featured two starters by the name of JJ Watt and Antonio Brown. Later went on to beat Minnesota in a game in which NDSU rushed for nearly 400 yards.

Hard to say, but I really think NDSU would have won a title one of those years had they been playoff eligible. Yes I know App State was in the middle of doing their thing, but those two teams were extremely good. 2007 Bison might have been one of the best teams NDSU has ever fielded.

Wrong. JJ Watt played for Wisconsin.

started out at Central Michigan than transferred to Wisconsin.

Calm down, trying to claim that JJ did close to anything resembling something important at the directional Michigan school is juuuust a tad misleading. He may have caught a dozen passes as a tight end

 

[AllWeatherFan]

UNDSU is the finest team ever fielded in any sport, and will never be beaten again, by any team, at any level. Those of you who say success is cyclical are idiots. UNDSU will always succeed from this point forward. They'd beat the winner of the 'Bama-Georgia game by three touchdowns. You must bow down to the greatness that is UNDSU.

#NumberOneTournamentSeedForever
#FearTheNasalBlowhole
#KliemansGrayPants

 

[Ursa Major]

UNDSU is the finest team ever fielded in any sport, and will never be beaten again, by any team, at any level. Those of you who say success is cyclical are idiots. UNDSU will always succeed from this point forward. They'd beat the winner of the 'Bama-Georgia game by three touchdowns. You must bow down to the greatness that is UNDSU.

#NumberOneTournamentSeedForever
#FearTheNasalBlowhole

#KliemansGrayPants

I saw those Haggar slacks. Perhaps with all the winning and resources they can bring Coach Ron Ash on as FC (fashion coordinator) next year. Fat white people look horrible in bright yellow.

 

[Lakerhater]

They have been eligible for the playoffs for 8 seasons. They have played in 7 semifinals and 6 finals. The other year they lost in the quarters to the eventual champion EWU on a controversial call in OT. In 2 of their transition years they were 10-1 and ranked #1 in the country gong into the last week of the season. Insane!!

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Those two years you referenced were in 2006 and 2007. 2006’s lone loss came against Minnesota 10-9 when Minnesota blocked a last second attempt by the Bison to win the game, a game in which NDSU statistically dominated from start to finish. The next year, NDSU beat 2 FBS teams. Pisspounded a good Central Michigan team 44-14, who went on to win the MAC and a bowl game and featured two starters by the name of JJ Watt and Antonio Brown. Later went on to beat Minnesota in a game in which NDSU rushed for nearly 400 yards.

Hard to say, but I really think NDSU would have won a title one of those years had they been playoff eligible. Yes I know App State was in the middle of doing their thing, but those two teams were extremely good. 2007 Bison might have been one of the best teams NDSU has ever fielded.

JJ Watt had a teammate of that Central Michigan team that NDSU curbed stomped; a WR by the name of Antonio Brown.

Wrong. JJ Watt played for Wisconsin.

started out at Central Michigan than transferred to Wisco

 

[braves84]

Those two years you referenced were in 2006 and 2007. 2006’s lone loss came against Minnesota 10-9 when Minnesota blocked a last second attempt by the Bison to win the game, a game in which NDSU statistically dominated from start to finish. The next year, NDSU beat 2 FBS teams. Pisspounded a good Central Michigan team 44-14, who went on to win the MAC and a bowl game and featured two starters by the name of JJ Watt and Antonio Brown. Later went on to beat Minnesota in a game in which NDSU rushed for nearly 400 yards.

Hard to say, but I really think NDSU would have won a title one of those years had they been playoff eligible. Yes I know App State was in the middle of doing their thing, but those two teams were extremely good. 2007 Bison might have been one of the best teams NDSU has ever fielded.

Wrong. JJ Watt played for Wisconsin.

started out at Central Michigan than transferred to Wisconsin.

Calm down, trying to claim that JJ did close to anything resembling something important at the directional Michigan school is juuuust a tad misleading. He may have caught a dozen passes as a tight end

never said he did, just pointed out he started at central Michigan. that's all.

 

[2011BisonAlumni]

Congratulations to NDSU. Simply amazing of what NDSU has done not only in the past at DII, but after moving to FCS in 2003 I believe. NDSU has essentially been at the top of the FCS for half of the time they have been at the FCS. Won 6 out of the last 7 NC games is what the stat showed yesterday. In 7 years of moving to FCS NDSU become the dominant power. Unreal if you think about it.
Hopefully UM will be able to get back to the top and to battle NDSU on a year in and year out basis for that NC trophy!
If it was achieved at NDSU why can’t it happen at UM on an even grander scale? UM certainly has all the makings to have it happen.

They have been eligible for the playoffs for 8 seasons. They have played in 7 semifinals and 6 finals. The other year they lost in the quarters to the eventual champion EWU on a controversial call in OT. In 2 of their transition years they were 10-1 and ranked #1 in the country gong into the last week of the season. Insane!!

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Those two years you referenced were in 2006 and 2007. 2006’s lone loss came against Minnesota 10-9 when Minnesota blocked a last second attempt by the Bison to win the game, a game in which NDSU statistically dominated from start to finish. The next year, NDSU beat 2 FBS teams. Pisspounded a good Central Michigan team 44-14, who went on to win the MAC and a bowl game and featured two starters by the name of JJ Watt and Antonio Brown. Later went on to beat Minnesota in a game in which NDSU rushed for nearly 400 yards.

Hard to say, but I really think NDSU would have won a title one of those years had they been playoff eligible. Yes I know App State was in the middle of doing their thing, but those two teams were extremely good. 2007 Bison might have been one of the best teams NDSU has ever fielded.

Wrong. JJ Watt played for Wisconsin.

Wrong. In 2007 JJ Watt played for Central Michigan. After that season he transferred as a walk on for Wisconsin.

You are right in that he didn’t have a huge impact, but mainly pointing out that Central Michigan team was pretty talented, having multiple NFL players on the roster. Their QB Dan LeFevour was drafted and actually left college as the all time leader in FBS history in TD passes.....and NDSU as a D1 FCS transition team crushed them.

 

[2011BisonAlumni]

UNDSU is the finest team ever fielded in any sport, and will never be beaten again, by any team, at any level. Those of you who say success is cyclical are idiots. UNDSU will always succeed from this point forward. They'd beat the winner of the 'Bama-Georgia game by three touchdowns. You must bow down to the greatness that is UNDSU.

#NumberOneTournamentSeedForever
#FearTheNasalBlowhole
#KliemansGrayPants

Get why you are nauseated by NDSU and the fans, but it is the greatest run in the history of college football and it’s not even debateable. We have been playing college football since 1869. Unless you want to count Yale winning 5 in a row in the 1880’s, no college football team has done this. Not in JUCO, NAIA, D3, D2, FCS or FBS.

 

[PDXGrizzly]

UNDSU is the finest team ever fielded in any sport, and will never be beaten again, by any team, at any level. Those of you who say success is cyclical are idiots. UNDSU will always succeed from this point forward. They'd beat the winner of the 'Bama-Georgia game by three touchdowns. You must bow down to the greatness that is UNDSU.

#NumberOneTournamentSeedForever
#FearTheNasalBlowhole
#KliemansGrayPants

Get why you are nauseated by NDSU and the fans, but it is the greatest run in the history of college football and it’s not even debateable. We have been playing college football since 1869. Unless you want to count Yale winning 5 in a row in the 1880’s, no college football team has done this. Not in JUCO, NAIA, D3, D2, FCS or FBS.

You are right. It’s a huge accomplishment. Historic, in fact. Great. Nifty. Neeto. But smooshing everyone’s face in it makes everyone hate your program more. Much more.

Glad you stopped by.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

UNDSU is the finest team ever fielded in any sport, and will never be beaten again, by any team, at any level. Those of you who say success is cyclical are idiots. UNDSU will always succeed from this point forward. They'd beat the winner of the 'Bama-Georgia game by three touchdowns. You must bow down to the greatness that is UNDSU.

#NumberOneTournamentSeedForever
#FearTheNasalBlowhole

#KliemansGrayPants

I saw those Haggar slacks. Perhaps with all the winning and resources they can bring Coach Ron Ash on as FC (fashion coordinator) next year. Fat white people look horrible in bright yellow.

The Haggar Outlet at the West Fargo Outlet Mall has outfitted UNDSU coaches with generous-fitting factory second styles at a price much lower than the department stores for years. Coach Ron Ash coming in with all of his big city, high fashion, "Alfani/Dockers" ideas will only upset the status quo in Fargo.

Lunardi will have the UNDSU FB team as a 6 seed in the west come late Feb.

 

[srgrizizen]

JMU wins without all those dropped passes. Receivers have to put that all on them--they lost that game.

Have to wonder what was Bobby thinking while he watched...just how can we even compete with these teams???? NDSU is totally dominant.

He was likely giddy knowing the Griz play in an extremely soft conference with no teams playing physical ground control football or any defense.

Griz are going to f***[*] own the Big Sky. It’s really simple. Physical football beats power puff throw the ball 60 times a game football.

2011BA must have a macro so he can post this 10,000 times a season. I agree with regard to a big, tough disciplined defense, which NDSU has had seemingly forever. But JMU's defense was every bit as good IMO, and then they almost and should have won by what? Throwing the football!! And no, not 60 times a game.

 

[srgrizizen]

BTW. How did Alabama win that game last night? Was it the first half smash mouth ground control game, or the QB who could and did throw the ball?? :lol:

 

[reinell30]

BTW. How did Alabama win that game last night? Was it the first half smash mouth ground control game, or the QB who could and did throw the ball?? :lol:

It is called more than one dimensional offense football. The 1st half they were only smash mouth with no pass. The true freshman gave them the two dimensions of offense they needed to win in 2nd half. The defense kept them in the game the whole way.