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agreed, we have to establish the run early. We can't expect Studrud to make all sorts of perfect passes, he just isn't there yet. Run the ball, run effectively, and open up the field for some play action.

no credibility, but I saw something about shoplifting at scheels. Again, just something someone wrote, could be a rumor, could be true. Either way, he did something to warrant getting kicked off the team. First a suspension then this? You have an opportunity many don't get, and you keep blowing your chances ... I dkbt have much patience for that. Pretty poor to let your teammates down too. Bring up the next guy.

And there is your spread

Whether they want to go back to Studrud or not, he has not business out there right now. O Line isn't helping, but lets change things up now, not wait until the 4th.

You are correct. Unfortunately, it could still get out of had for us, unless our O can sustaing a drive and give these guys some rest.

And another dropped INT

Wentz is just so good. Great vision, great arm, quick release. Wow.

Maybe it is men against boys, but that is where and OC is supposed to change the game plan to capitalize. Their O was supposed to be this good, Their D was not. Get ready to see more of this, because if we can't make adjustments against the Bison, just imagine MT.

Running with a min left and down 21? Running with 30 left and down 21? Running?

Holy Hell, Tyus Carter!

Good lord, our corners cannot tackle.

Yeah I really don't understand what the hell Rudolph is doing? You can just tell what UND is going to do before the snap, and you can see the Bison line up accordingly.

Is there a reason we keep punting right down the middle to shepard? Kick to the side.

Well this is getting hideous really fast. O can't do anything, and seriously who calls a run on 3rd and 12?

Win or Lose, I love the confidence. Can you even imagine the Bison having to go into the Alerus for a playoff game. So improbable, but funny to think about. Long season ahead of us, let just go get a W.

Agreed, and while I don't know if we will establish the run, this defense gave up 38 pts to MT and 14 to Weber, I hope we score more that 7.

Realistic Prediction: 35 - 17 Thundering Terd Hopeful Prediction: 30 - 27 Sioux!

I guess I meant more from a team or player perspective. From a fan standpoint, I think both sides have fans that are pumped. I know there is a vocal group of Bison fans that they they never wanted this game, but most fans do. One of my work buddies said he is as, or more, excited than he was for some Bison playoff games. Should be a great time, just wish I could have made it up to Fargo this weekend.

Strange thing there is its not like our fumbles really came from their D trying to strip the ball, and take big swings to rip the ball out. Just really bad ball security by Santiago, and not sure what was going on with Studrud taking the snaps. Can't imagine we will have those kinds of issues two weeks in a row.

Could be, I'm not sure. Hadn't heard that part of it, but hadn't really dug into the issue much either.

Just posted this over on Bisonville. Kind of my assessment on the game. A couple things to keep in mind about why this is a big game. It is not just the renewal of a in-state rivalry game with a lot of history behind it. That part is fun, and adds to the interest, but lets looks at the game for what it is. Many people on this board (Bisonville) have said this is just another game, and to a point they are very correct.It is just another game the Bison don't want, or expect, to lose. Just like they wouldn't want, or expect, to lose to any other team on their schedule. That's where the program has gone over the past several year, NDSU just doesn't expect to lose. Doesn't matter if it is UND, UNI, K-State, etc. BUT with a loss to MT already in the books, the team really does not want to drop a game, especially a game that should be a win (regardless of it being against UND). 1-2 would just not be acceptable with where that program is at, and would certainly put more pressure on the team going forward.For UND, there is obviously a ton of hype being built up about the rivalry, way more in the GF media than the Fargo media, because this is a bigger game for UND. UND has way more to gain in this match up. Even if this wasn't NDSU, it would still be a big match up. If we had Coastal Carolina on the schedule, it would be huge. Any time your program has an opportunity to play the best, your team needs to be pumped about it (If you ever want to be the best, you need to play the best). From an FBS level, we saw that a few weeks ago, when the Gophers got to play TCU, in what was an entertaining game where the Goofs just killed themselves.Ultimately, there are rivalry implication, there could be some recruiting implications; but overall the teams should, and probably are, prepare for this game like they would any other game. NDSU needs to go out and play their game, just like they did against Weber. UND needs to go out, and understand they are playing top tier competition, execute the game plan and limit mistakes.Win, Loss, Route or be Routed ... Saturday should be fun.

My understanding was, in the past, there was an exclusivity agreement, that NCHC games could not be broadcast through other national outlets like Fox; only CBS. This really seemed dumb, since the Fox College Sports broadcast worked so well prior to that CBS agreement. UND and the NCHC need to push really hard to be able to broadcast though FCS, if the game is not already on the CBS Sports schedule. I'm not sure if this is something they can do, or are working on doing, but watching on FCS was way better than the NCHC online games. The quality of those seemed to vary from game to game.

Agreed, definitely can't turn the ball over against a more talented team. I don't see the Bison turning the ball over much either, but we can't be dropping interceptions like we have been.

Big question, if we can't establish the run, we are going to be in for a long afternoon. Establishing the run doesn't just help us put points on the board, but extends drives to give our defense a rest. Too many 3 and outs, and I still think our D will keep it close in the first half, but if this happens our D will get wore out by the 2nd half and that it where we would lose it. UND must establish the run, extend drives and keep the defense fresh.

Don't argue Jim on the numbers game, you'll just embarrass yourself; and don't overlook the point he was trying to make. Putting too much stock in computer stats this early in the year doesn't carry a great deal of weight.