Bison06

I can agree with that. I would imagine it wouldn't be nearly as toxic if that were the case.

Regardless of what anyone here may have as an opinion on ethics or morals etc. It is not the job of a football coach to teach/punish players for ethics or common sense. They can if they want to, but it isn't in their job description. If our justice system sees this punishment as fit for the crime, I am fine with them serving that punishment and there being nothing more to come from it. You think it's any different at UND? You're delusional. Mussman would do anything within the NCAA rules to win games. Don't throw the "he suspended guys for missing class" at me either. He wouldn't do that if it were the national championship and it was his starting QB. It's easy to suspend guys for small things when they either aren't important or the game isn't a big game. Winning football games within the rules that are laid out is the job of a football coach. Period.

There are times when I think it would be a good idea to start playing this game again, but reading and being involved in this thread is making me not miss it one bit. This relationship is so toxic on both sides. Both sides lose any semblance of rationality or objectivity and it is physically difficult to read. Someday I hope this rivalry gets back up and running, but I do not miss the toxic bs that gets spewed back and forth. It brings out the worst out of both fanbases.

You already used that one today, try to be more original when you come up with your insults. And seriously dude, you are mocking me for going out and making something of myself, taking a risk, starting my own business, hiring employees, providing a service and contributing to the economy? You need to check yourself man.

Must be busier than your business given our post counts don't you think? Your paperboy sits in front of a computer? Sh#$ty paperboy.

Haha, how did you know?

Nope from my big boy chair in a business I own at 28 years old, thanks for playing though.

I'm sorry, but that comment made me laugh pretty hard this morning sitting at my computer given my history here.

Agreed, any argument that could have been made in the previous weeks has been invalidated. 1-4 no matter who you play should not get you ranked.

Not by me and you know that.

You guys just can't help yourself but to disagree with anyone who has Bison in their name even if you don't even know what you are arguing for. Read what we are talking about. Then decide if you want to discuss it further.

Quit bringing up Bison fans and I'll stop commenting. Deal?

What is that supposed to mean? How many wins over Big Ten teams does the FCS have? Down year or up year the Big Ten is a BCS conference and beating one of their conference members is damn impressive.

That is no doubt playing a role in why Montana is having a down year.

I did notice. I also noticed they have a Big Ten logo on their chests when they play.

Fair enough, but I make my observations based on watching teams play not on their records. I watched UNI play both FBS games and they looked damn good to me. I watched App St. vs. Montana on Espn 3 and was not impressed in the slightest with either team, obviously with Montana losing they looked worse than App. If you want to wait until the end of the season to say one way or another that's fine, but I feel pretty confident in saying that Montana won't make the playoffs this year and it won't be because of an increased difficulty in scheduling.

It's been a couple of weeks now that you have been following my posts to keep me in line. You've got a serious hard-on for me dude, you're really making me blush.

Saying Indiana state is a playoff caliber team, was a bit much I agree. Much improved from previous year we'll say.

Fine, I'll play along. I say that Montana has dominated the conference and now they are down this year, making them easier to beat. UNI isn't down this year based on the team I have watched. Yes they have a poor record, but I hope we can agree that is due to the tough schedule. Especially if you actually watched those games instead of just looking at the box score.

Anyone who follows FCS football knows Illinois State got screwed out of a playoff spot last year. Again, what does this have to do with my comment that the Big Sky is down?

13 teams vs. 10 teams. Doesn't take an MIT grad to figure that one out.

Quote my post where I said that.

Shows your ignorance about the MVFC these past few years. I also find it humorous that I didn't make one reference to NDSU, the MVFC or the MVFC being better than the Big Sky. Only that the Big Sky is down this year. And instead of trying to explain why the Big Sky isn't down you guys chose the very weak argument of attacking NDSU's conference, when that has nothing to do with the conversation.

Don't try and pigeonhole what I've said into fitting your argument. I didn't say this logic applies to all conferences everywhere, all conferences are different. Historically Montana is the only consistent playoff contender from the Big Sky. There isn't another conference anywhere that has been dominated the way Montana has dominated the Big Sky. They are without a doubt the class of the conference and nobody even comes close to them. The MVFC is very different, especially in the past few years. Illinois State is a playoff caliber team, Indiana State as well. UNI is a damn good team with a crappy record because they have played an extremely difficult schedule. YSU also looks to be making a resurgence these past few years. I know you guys are mad because it is a Bison fan pointing it out. But have a look over at AGS, I am not the only one who feels the Big Sky is down this year. Everyone, including Montana and Montana State fans are talking about it.

I'll save you the trouble of waiting until the season is over. If Montana is "down" the Big Sky is "down" and Montana is "down" in a big way right now.