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Hanging a Sweet 16 banner is a huge deal and if you win 2 games your there. If the games are in Minneapolis you have a shot. The ndsu team vs Kansas had a legit shot of winning. it was a 2 point game with 3 minutes left. had they won, they would have played a weaker team than kansas in front of a home crowd in Minneapolis and the confidence to win. the only part that sucks is you need a team of all seniors to win so you only get a shot once every 4 years and the Minneapolis home site is not a lock.. south Dakota state had to travel

They must think there is only 1 team in North Dakota again.

It's a big deal. Significantly weakens the conference. The only positive is they will have an easy path to the NCAA Baskeball Tournament. Not having to beat Oral Roberts and Oakland makes it easy. But RPI will drop.

In all fairness, Prairie View was not a fully funded team when they were on the losing streak. Now they are up to 63 scholarships and won their conference a few years ago.. which is more than the South Dakota Mines. Obviously both teams suck and got their ass kicked. Sure would have been nice seeing UND-NDSU instead of 2 ugly games both teams fans could care less about

As should SDSU and USD

The Summit has some pretty bad acronyms. IUPUI, IPFW, and UMKC (i think?) Makes sense to refer to them as Fort Wayne and Kansas CIty. I didn't even know UMKC was in Kansas CIty or IUPUI in Indianapolis. The Big Sky is certainly more stable. I think we will see all the Dakota schools move over to the Big Sky. It makes sense. Those are 3 solid teams and we're kind of on an island. The Dakota schools by themselves are 4 easy bus trips and the rivalries would be awesome. The Big SKy would be on crack to pass. Besides we tried to get into the Summitt but with the nickname issue were shot down. Now it's good.

From what I hear the Fargodome is louder with less annoying distractions. Bison fans always reference the playoff game 2 years ago against Robert Morris. Had to be a neutral field. No annoying PA announcer telling people what to do. Had to be a "neutral field" so they didn't use things like yell leaders and explosions when they scored. More proof that the games create atmosphere. It's not effective. A yell leader in a skirt doesn't create atmosphere. Winning does. Good games do. Genuine excitement will show when it's a big deal. You can't coach excitement. If you think the Fargodome became loud because they introduced a yell leader, you're retarded. It's always been loud. The playoffs provided an exiciting game experience.

You don't lose a starting job to injury. I know it's an old cliche but it's true. Does anyone remember how good he was until he had the fluke injury? 13 of 14. There is a reason he won the job. He's a better QB.

So your telling me you actually copy what the cheerleaders do? What are they going to put up signs that say "cheer?" A yell leader does nothing. Winning cures all. Nuff said.

I confess I stayed home and watched. TV is the best seat in the house. When the game is televised, I will stay home and watch unless it's a compelling game. I listened to the SDMines game on the radio and watched Portland State on TV. 50/50 chance I go to Cal Poly. I'll go to Montana for sure. Northern Arizona does nothing for me. Southern Utah is a possibility. Depends on late season ramifications. All these chants and yell leader crap is worthless unless you have a large crowd. Winning will create the atmosphere and tradition.

Wow that was an ugly game. Almost un-searchable. Big game for both teams but bigger for us. I can't believe the field was stormed.

I agree Mussman has done a weak job recruiting and NDSU has won more battles.That's why they are in the national championship game and we're losing to NAIA team and pumped up about winning the Great West of 4 teams. But let's face it. Both teams run completely different offenses and defenses and look for different style players. Woods stock has risen dramatically and the Gophers wanted him to walk on.

All the Bison fans were voting for Mussman. They say he sucks so bad they would love to see him get an extention and the coach of the year award would do the trick.

Thank goodness the bloggers were wrong on that one. We need Mussman badly. He's slicker than a used car salesman recruiting..

Looks like Colorado State filled their job opening. Frenso reported did but then it turned out to be untrue.

So I assume you didn't join me in voting for him as the coach of the year? Fresno isn't that big of a job. Muss had a great 8-3 season and in reality had a better season than Dale Lennon did. Fresno is on part with a MAC school. Dale Lennon and Muss could both coach there.

I'm new. What is "Wiki?" Where do I find her?

Never understood a white out for a game that is mostly empty. It's just a bright reminder how few people are at the game.

Theoretically we could sell it for 10 years if we plan it and order mass quantities.

Minot State. They would be a perfect candidate. Who needs Notre Dame when you can add Minot?

AWESOME!! We are the greatest ever.

Fresno State needs a new coach. I've seen Mussman mentioned on a many blogs as a possible head coaching candidate in Fresno. Their fans and AD are very impressed with our program. He's getting national recognition with the Coach Of The Year voting.. Do you think there is any truth to the rumors? I hope not but I think there is.