Oxbow6

To those who claim to be FB fans and specifically UND FB fans but state they don't miss the game between the 2 schools and don't want the rivalry renewed...I am almost at a loss for words. Wow... As a bigger UND hockey fan than FB, with season tickets to both, the one single ND sporting event every year I could not wait for was the UND/NDSU FB game...even more so than the Gophers coming to the Ralph. No other sports event in the state IMO captured the interest of even the casual sports fan much less that of the die hards from both schools like that FB game. People can try to downplay the significance but it was a huge deal and still would be if they renewed the rivalry.

Personally I think Colton will have a very productive year plus his energy is unmatched most nights.

No way Mitch is a top 9 every night forward this season.

My hope is Chyzyk can find a spot as the season moves along because offensively he is way more gifted than St. Claire, Rodwell or Gaarder...especially if OD and Parks don't get it going early in the season.

Um...never said talent had to do anything with it, but if someone is hurt a good chunck of time and doesn't produce much with the talent they have, I just find it an interesting choice over someone like Rocco. The General is not top 6 in talent but he gives you everything his talent allows every night...that's the difference. Um...so that's just my take.

4th line center from start to finish.

Pretty big leap from my post above to assume that anyone who is a UND fan, including myself, would pull for the Cats in any way, shape or form to win Saturday.

Agree w all of this...Parks w an "A" surprises me for a kid that is injury prone and has IMO underachievied for his talent. #19 was a pick of mine to get a letter but his play will lead by example.

I'll sell my 2...black and grey with no moniker for $40/each to help those out in need of getting the hats before Christmas.

Agree but beating the Cats would give Muss a "W" vs. his highest ranked opponent so far. Some will see that as progress, probably even Faison, even though we might lose by 30 to EWU.

As banged up as the Cats are, UND could possibly get a cheapened signature win and that would probably allow Muss to survive another season.

If you watch the complete video of the fight(s), Kessel comes back later at Scott and gives him a quick spear as well.

Oldest daughter playing in soccer tourney in Blaine first weekend in October. Going to Wild/Ducks game that Saturday night...can't wait! Following weekend is UND home opening series. Drop the puck!!!

My daughter is playing in her own sporting event at 1 pm...not a hard decision for me not to make the trip Saturday especially after what I witnessed the last 2 home games. WIll hit the EWU game though regardless of Saturday's outcome. Have to do something between hockey games!

You want me to hold a sign with his cell # on it at the game?

I do appreciate your optimism though

As far as the FB programs, we are nowhere near being on "equal footing". Consecutive NCs, recent host of Gameday, a legit HC...and I could go on. UND...coming off a blowout loss to a conference opponent at home, sub .500 record overall vs. FCS teams and a HC that at best is suited to be a coordinator.

Wow...that coach might need to buy Muss a cup of coffee and visit with him about accountability and not sugar coating the obvious.

We were all saying that before this season started...

Nothing to date gives me any reason to pick UND. Cats 45 UND 35

Granted the Packets have lost to 2 playoff teams but blowing 4th quarter leads in both doesn't set up for an automatic win @ Minny at the end of October...they could piss that one away like today.

"I know there was some ignorant backlash" to where Gameday would do the show in Fargo per producer Fitting. "Ignorant" associated w SU fans as perceived by an outsider...well said sir.

I had SU buddies pissed last night that ONLY about 30% of the Gameday broadcast was focused on their team and program! This just in....99.99% of college FB could care less about NDSU FB. This pissing and moaning by some of the SU fan base is like Lakes getting a date w a Playboy Bunny then being pissed she doesn't show up in JUST a thong!!!

Free Slim Jim's and Skoal for all in attendance at the Dome for the game...how about that!?!? Now that's a benefit for those people.

This is a big day for NDSU, Fargo, ND and the FCS. Too many times in today's society "we" (generally speaking) get rewarded and praised for mediocrity...not in this case. Well deserved by NDSU! Least Muss had the recruiting chips of the "Nickle" and the Red Pepper out on the recruiting trail last night.