northernraider

Hopefully dont lay an egg like the opening game last year with over 10k in attendance.

I was looking at GFK flight arrivals and found no charters from the Mississippi area. Maybe they are bussing? Ha

One day before the game and still no updated roster. What kind of low budget program do they have at Miss Valley?!

I guess if Starbucks can't make it there, nothing will work.

Ok, where is the old arbys?

https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/jackson-state/2018/01/25/valley-vincent-dancy-tackles-college-footballs-hardest-job/1064778001/ Here is a little info on Mississippi Valley State and what to expect from the new coach.

Anyone know what is happening at the old Sickies location?

Changing management companies was such a great idea.

Was Idaho required to drop scholarships this year or they grand fathered in until current scholarship players graduate?

I understand what you are saying. The hockey team or hockey related news seems to get written at least once a week during the offseason. Football has maybe 3 to 4 a week, despite it being in season at the moment.

That blog post certainly makes me more ready for the season. I know every team hypes themselves up before the first game but it seems like we could certainly surprise some teams this year.

I'm still bitter about that debacle. Should really get over my grudge.

UW-EC is building a new 6,000 seat arena to replace their current 1,100seat arena and 2,500 seat arena. They have received a $10 million dollar donation to the construction but having a hard time finding additional funds. A proposal to move to D1 hockey might move the meter . Blugolds also have a pretty strong fan base and decent metro area to pull from. Certainly a larger city and campus then Bemidji and Mankato.

I've been watching Last Season U on Netflix and research Independence Community College. Former Red River and Mayville State player Justin Hafner is starting his first year as position coach. http://www.indypirates.com/sports/fball/coaches/Justin_Hafner?view=bio

What do you feel are the swing games?

I really doubt Nashville is possible anytime soon. They just built a minor league stadium that can't be expanded. I grew up I the area and it is also mostly Braves country as to the traditional fanbase. My bet would be Charlotte before Nashville.

I read the paper at work and most days, there is zero substance. Seems there has to be enough happening in the Red River Valley to fill a decent paper, but it comes down to having reporters to get these stories. Sadly, reporters cost money that GFH cant sustain.

When did the GFH notice we had a football team?

This is a great opening game. Best case, the place is sold out thanks to the Valley Dairy deal, we blow out MSVS, not injured, and the casual fan becomes excited not knowing how terrible of a team we beat. However, flip side we lose and basically have zero support or hype for rest if the season

We dont win by at least 21 points, I'll be worried about the season.

Hornbachers uses Instacart for their delivery. Not sure if related.

Alabama? They have a college football team? Seems a Bama walk on is likely good enough to start at a FCS school

So Hornbachers is now the "official grocery store" of UND athletics. Wonder how this will affect Potato Bowl activities?

Holy that is impressive! Certainly better facilities than a few FBS schools.