Wildfan

Not commenting on officiating overall, but there definitely was a difference in that hit vs the major that was called. Funny thing is the difference is the major point and is absolutely opposite of what the color guy tried arguing. Color guy tried saying "may have been even worse, as head hit the glass". Most rulebooks and higher penalties often associated with hits that are initiated further from the dasher, sending the player on the receiving end that sends them head first into the glass, often at a more dangerous velocity with no chance to protect themself. The crown of the head hitting the boards with the feet taken out is much more dangerous than the face smacking the glass from a hit.

I did find it ironic how much they complained about JMU making the playoffs, but at the same time mentioned nonstop about how Cignetti turned Indiana from dumpster to National Champions in such a short time, and occasionally would mention playmakers he brought with him from JMU to Indiana. If we had a alternate universe to see if JMU would've been more dangerous during the CFP would've been interesting.

Until this year, it seems the prior 5 there have been more and more traction gaining on splitting the P4 and G6 with the G6 pulling the higher teams from FCS. Curious if that actually slowed down. You would have to think before committing $10 million that it seems that NCAA is currently shifting to staying status quo with FBS as the expanded CFP have given the opportunity to the G6.

I'm not too sure about SDSU ability to afford to go up, entry fee alone. Sounds pretty hefty for NDSU. Montana schools I think have a higher likelihood. But unless the UM coaching change was a indication I don't think that happens this year with NDSU. For as much as it seems to be partially best available options, and willingness to spend a considerably higher entry fee then what those in recent history had to pay. Still ironic that Sac State is publicly screaming about willingness to throw money to lose, and no takers.

What happened to the plans from a few years back that would've put atleast a practice court on I believe the north end taking up what is now the coaches and handicap parking I believe? Also I may have missed it as I haven't read everything in the past, but with the removal of most of the international size rinks in college hockey, has there been or has anyone heard if they will shrink the 2nd sheet between the Betty and the Ralph to NHL size? I would expect if this happens the big part is in regards to the refrigerant changes that is making it very expensive or impossible to find parts to repair with what has likely been installed.

Glad that NDSU loss came after UND was final so we got to witness it.

I can see Illinois St advancing to finals now with that side of the bracket. They overcame 5 turnovers today. However if you have 5 turnovers against NDSU how many would they have if Tarleton advances past Villanova with their Turnover differential.

Cole Payton injured on the strip said that led to the fumble recovery

Rittenhouse almost over threw the wide open receiver

That 4th down play the reciever in the back of the end zone just stopped and didn't move when Rittenhouse was scrambling to buy time. Luckily another crosser kept moving and got open.

They get a big run to within the 10, then try 3 passes? Oh well the 4th pass went for a TD

Never been to a game in the Fargo Dome is lighting terrible? The ESPN feed looks like quality issues

Just so questionable in what Simon did to give no trust in even giving him a shot. Would've thought the 2nd half at TT wouldve already granted a chance especially with a QB1 who potentially still showing questionable decision making 1 week after a concussion. And QB2 has been out for the season since Indiana St.

Sounds like Illinois State offense playing extremely well outside of the red zone. But in the red zone already 2 turnovers on downs. Not sure about the rest of their turnovers, but some of the FCS folks I follow indicate that Illinois St is beating themselves

King of the short dump passes. Also didn't have speedsters as receivers not sure if that would've mattered with him. But he had the complimentary tall slower receivers that he could dump it to that were sure handed and worked well enough.