UND vs. Idaho State

[GeauxSioux]

Sioux-ISU?game to answer questions

Idaho State has had only two winning seasons in the last 10 years.

Second-year coach John Zamberlin is trying to change the course of the Bengals.

[SiouxMD]

GAME NOTES - www.fightingsioux.com

31 UND

24 ISU

[Sioux27]

2008 per game comparison:

UND ISU

SCORING 116.0 ppg 34.0 ppg

Averaging 116 points per game is going to be tough to continue with the tougher schedule coming up. I do expect that we should average about 70-80 at the end of the season however. I am sorry, but the offense will likely "slow down" based on the remaining schedule.

[UND92,96]

If Murray can string together a few more 180 yard, 3 td games, maybe he can work his way into the starting lineup?

[SiouxMD]

2008 per game comparison:

UND ISU

SCORING 116.0 ppg 34.0 ppg

Averaging 116 points per game is going to be tough to continue with the tougher schedule coming up. I do expect that we should average about 70-80 at the end of the season however. I am sorry, but the offense will likely "slow down" based on the remaining schedule.

UND is averaging 116 points per game? Shouldn't that be total points for the season? Also...ISU has only played two games to UND's three.

[tnt]

Why does the name Zamberlin sound so familiar? Did he coach at Central Washington a few years back? If so, he should know the Sioux quite well.

[UND92,96]

I can't help but think this may be the week we see Bamba returning kicks. What better way for him to get more involved?

[westsidebison]

I don't know anything about Idaho St football, but considering they were in the bottom half of the Big Sky I would imagine the Sioux should take this one.

Sioux- 35

Bengals- 17

[bincitysioux]

Tom's Take - Tom Miller Blog

[andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!!]

I can't help but think this may be the week we see Bamba returning kicks. What better way for him to get more involved?

Remember when they didn't have Chappel play a big part in games until the UNI game?

[bincitysioux]

ISU Blogger

[GeauxSioux]

Football Game Notes: North Dakota heads west to take on Idaho State

Sioux vs Idaho State Game Notes PDF

[UND92,96]

The more I read about Idaho State's defense, the better I like the matchup. Last year, they gave up nearly 300 yards per game through the air. This year, while Boise St. threw for big yards against them, they also gave up nearly 250 yards on the ground against Idaho, who Sagarin has as the worst FBS team in the country. According to Mussman on the coaches' show last night, they're also going to be starting a true freshman at safety after benching the previous starter.

[GeauxSioux]

Another ISU blog entry..... Is there really a game Thursday?

By that same token, North Dakota hasn’t played anyone but D-II and D-III schools so far. That should bode well for the Bengals on Thursday; the game should slow down for the how team, and it will speed up for the visitors. That’s going to make a big difference early, and should the Bengals take advantage and build a lead in the first quarter, I predict a big win for Idaho State. If, however, the home squad starts slow yet again, this is going to be a close game right to the end.

Go Sioux!!!

[Hansel]

Another ISU blog entry..... Is there really a game Thursday?

Go Sioux!!!

I don't see how ISU can win big.

UND by 14+ IMHO

[westsidebison]

That blog entry reminds me of the guy who said Valpo was gonna run NDSU over. I'm not saying Valpo and Idaho St are equal so don't get your panties in a bundle but I can't imagine they stand that much of a chance thursday. That guy knows nothing about UND. I do think they will score on ya this time though.

[SiouxMD]

NOTES AND QUOTES - www.fightingsioux.com

Mussman said the coaches and student-athletes have been working since Saturday night on planning for the Thursday game.

Did the boys have practice after the game on Saturday?

That's hardcore.

[GeauxSioux]

Yikes... Pregame: Expect Idaho State to win by 14

The home opener is finally here for Idaho State, and Bengals fans couldn

[GeauxSioux]

I just finished listening to the pregame wav file from the above post. One guy said the Bengals would win by 11, the other said a 14 point Bengal win. They also said if the Bengals get an early lead they are looking at a blow out.

I hope someone on the Sioux coaching staff is catching all of this for motivation.

I'm sticking with my 21-10 Sioux win prediction.

Go Sioux!!!!

[SiouxMD]

Yikes... Pregame: Expect Idaho State to win by 14

This guy must be Pocatello's version of McFeely.

The Fighting Sioux have played the definition of a weak nonconference schedule this year. Check out this three-game slate: Texas A&M Kingsville, St. Cloud State and Wisconsin-Lacrosse. Though to their credit if you take away Kingsville and -Lacrosse from that list North Dakota suddenly would have an incredibly hard schedule.

So...

TAMKU+SCSU+LACROSSE = Weak non-conference schedule

but

BYE+SCSU+BYE = Incredibly hard schedule

Is that what he is saying?

North Dakota has had only four days off and is used to playing Division III competition.

We have played one DIII school in the last 5 years? 10 years? Ever?

GO SIOUX!

[dmksioux]

After listening to that, I'll predict a 31-13 Sioux victory...hopefully it's by more.

[Oxbow6]

This game will be closer than most think...UND 55-0!

[Let'sGoHawks!]

These jokers think they are going to blow the Sioux out! I am pumped after reading those articles, someone needs to get them to the Sioux team.

Check out this guy mad about the Potato Bowl! Make sure you leave a comment

ND wrong to have Potato Bowl

[SiouxMD]

Around FCS: Week Four Predictions - www.sportsnetwork.com

Idaho State 35 North Dakota 17

Does this prediction lend credibility to their own FCS poll?

[Dagger]

Is there a webcast of this game? Is it free or is there a charge to get it? If we can get it what is the procedure to pick it up?Thanks for the advice. If we can get it does the broadcast start right at game time or earlier?