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For you to get lost for starters.

Yes. Have done it to high school FB players in State Championship FB game.

I hope we get at least 3 more games out of all of them.

I’m not sure the best place to put this topic is with anything to do with recruiting. Just a thought.

Can’t assume wins for games not played.

Over the years, unless it seems like a clear mismatch, their media guys often picked the opponents thinking that would motivate the Bison. As players I doubt they care and if they do, they need to refocus.

Yup

Yup. We will need our best game of the year. No turnovers, limit coverage mistakes, protect Schuster and no penalties or mental mistakes and I like our chances. Probably will face the best running QB we have faced this year.

I believe it is a mistake to think past Saturday’s game regardless of the opponent. Yesterday should have made it clear that there isn’t a team that can’t beat UND or NDSU on a given day. If NDSU were to win and win out, SIU could do the same, UND could do the same and you have a three way tie. Saturday’s game is a win or loss that counts no more than the Saturday wins over Ill State or WIU.

I’m not so sure. Most younger people don’t get into college FB until middle school and beyond. The rivalry has been an afterthought to most Bison fan’s because the game wasn’t being played and their focus was Conference rivalries and championships. Even those not under rocks weren’t exposed to anything resembling a rivalry, or for that matter relevance.

I’m helmet to helmet. Pretty clear.

No excuse for turnovers. I wouldn’t put a lot of stock in comparative scores. Otherwise one might write off the Bison. We are a good team but need to get better each week. I think we learned in the Big Sky that on any given weekend..... same goes for this league. We are going to have to figure out how to eliminate those long pass plays especially when we are out of position. Be patient. I wouldn’t worry about rankings or comparisons except for how to deal with WIU. Every team we have played has been able to make big plays and score. These teams aren’t Morningside. We need to get a stop first series second half, eliminate mistakes and we should be ok. Go Hawks and thanks for the updates.

That’s nuts.

Let’s not look ahead. WI game is every bit as important as Fargo game.

From everything I have heard over the years, Brookings is a great college town. Hobo Days were one great college party regardless of which town.

That would be different. I would not play him at 75%.

Then don’t run that “new stuff” Saturday. He’s healthy, he plays. If he’s healthy he will be pissed if he doesn’t play and he should be. You don’t worry about next opponent until after Western Illinois. That’s how you get beat. Only focus right now is on ourselves and Western Illinois.

No. You need everyone who is healthy to play. The only game to focus on is West Ill. Any player who has been out for weeks needs reps to get timing back and adjusting to speed of game and getting hit. Brock is a veteran so he will hopefully be fine from the first snap. Future opponents are well aware of his ability and versatility. Whatever wrinkles used game to game won’t be less effective because he plays Saturday.

Also the teams we beat beat #1 and #3 when they played them.

I don’t believe so.

This should be done by every team college or pro across the nation that feels it important to make a statement about social justice.

First two games are a great lesson for young players, coaches and fans. How important the offensive and Defensive/LB play and special team play is. The key to Schuster’s play has been protecting the ball and no sacks. He has a great group of receivers. One TO in 2 games is good regardless of your experience. His int was the one terrible play in 2 games. Maag was open and Skokna 7 yds further outside had no one near him. He has over thrown some open guys but overall has been very effective. Seems to have a very mature demeanor. Reminds me of Reed Manke. Doesn’t make mistakes and remains focused. This is also a great lesson for those who think firing coaches is the answer to struggles. Patience is important as we rebuild programs. The coaches patience and belief in these players and their abilities is paying off. No easy games this year, this team has great potential. Need to stay healthy. Go Hawks.

Orlando was on crutches.

Most people wear masks. Easy to find seats a good distance from others.

They need to get by us first. NDSU still champs til someone beats them. I agree their coach doesn’t have the personality of his predecessors, but most of recruiting is done by the assistants. Nothing special out of their QBs last 2 games. Might need another game or 2 to see if their QB and offense improve. SDSU may be team to beat this year in conference. Saturday’s games with us and SDSU and NDSU and SIU should give a better picture.