cberkas Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Arkansas State 16 Montana State 10 San Diego State 24 Northern Arizona 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Arkansas State 23 Montana State 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Arkansas State 30 Montana State 10 San Diego State 31 Northern Arizona 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Wyoming 17 Montana 12 bad luck for Montana on the 2 point conversion. Wyo bought into Bohl's discipline on the field. The D played very well. The offense is learning the new system, but even if they knew it, it doesn't look like they have a QB that can play that system. MWC games are going to be rough. Montana is a very good FCS team. The Pokes were deeper and better conditioned. Montana was gassed at the end of a game that even had several delays due to weather conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Wyo bought into Bohl's discipline on the field. The D played very well. The offense is learning the new system, but even if they knew it, it doesn't look like they have a QB that can play that system. MWC games are going to be rough. Montana is a very good FCS team. The Pokes were deeper and better conditioned. Montana was gassed at the end of a game that even had several delays due to weather conditions. How was attendance overall and were there lots of Montana fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 How was attendance overall and were there lots of Montana fans? I wasn't there. I was helping a friend move here in Ft. Collins. I listened on the radio driving the truck. I'll have to check the boxscore. I did hear that a lot of the Montana tickets were sold to locals. It was almost sold out before the game, but it looked like the weather (thunderstorm, lightning...) kept some people away. I did hear some loud roars when they got their TDs. Plus, a noisy rendition of Ragtime Cowboy Joe. I should go to the Air Force game next weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I wasn't there. I was helping a friend move here in Ft. Collins. I listened on the radio driving the truck. I'll have to check the boxscore. I did hear that a lot of the Montana tickets were sold to locals. It was almost sold out before the game, but it looked like the weather (thunderstorm, lightning...) kept some people away. I did hear some loud roars when they got their TDs. Plus, a noisy rendition of Ragtime Cowboy Joe. I should go to the Air Force game next weekend! How much is capacity there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Arkansas State 37 Montana State 10 San Diego State 38 Northern Arizona 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 How much is capacity there? I think around 35,000. But, that's if they add endzone seats. Otherwise, 30,000. Just off the top of my head... It's really a lot of fun there. I'll wear my Sioux gear in 2015. Gotta go with the undergrad school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I think around 35,000. But, that's if they add endzone seats. Otherwise, 30,000. Just off the top of my head... If UND goes FBS and gets either a new stadium or a Memorial Stadium upgrade they should target that number 30-35k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 If UND goes FBS and gets either a new stadium or a Memorial Stadium upgrade they should target that number 30-35k. I think any school contemplating a move to FBS (At least the current FBS model) needs a stadium that size. However, I wonder what is going to happen with the new Power 5 situation...I think things are going to change drastically for programs like Colorado State, Wyoming, Eastern Michigan, Ball State, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I think any school contemplating a move to FBS (At least the current FBS model) needs a stadium that size. However, I wonder what is going to happen with the new Power 5 situation...I think things are going to change drastically for programs like Colorado State, Wyoming, Eastern Michigan, Ball State, etc... Laramie has a population of 30,816 almost half of Grand Forks. If they can fill a stadium with that, and with Wyoming having a population of less of ND by 100,000 30-35 would be perfect for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Laramie is just under a hour from Cheyenne and isn't far from the Denver metro area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Arkansas State beats Montana State 37-10 San Diego State beats Northern Arizona 38-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Laramie is just under a hour from Cheyenne and isn't far from the Denver metro area. A lot of UW alumni live in Northern Colorado (about 1,000,000 folks) and Denver Metro area. That is a plus. But, Laramie is at 7220 feet...notorious for early nasty winter weather conditions. Plus, you have to drive over a 9,000+ foot pass to get there either through Cheyenne or Hwy 287 north of Fort Collins. Attendance can be spotty due to these conditions. But, put a decent product on the field, you'll draw fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 A lot of UW alumni live in Northern Colorado (about 1,000,000 folks) and Denver Metro area. That is a plus. But, Laramie is at 7220 feet...notorious for early nasty winter weather conditions. Plus, you have to drive over a 9,000+ foot pass to get there either through Cheyenne or Hwy 287 north of Fort Collins. Attendance can be spotty due to these conditions. But, put a decent product on the field, you'll draw fans. That is what I'm hoping Bubba will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 That is what I'm hoping Bubba will do. It's going to be tough for a few years. Hopefully, he will. I think the IPF will probably help recruiting more than a win over a team like San Jose State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 It's going to be tough for a few years. Hopefully, he will. I think the IPF will probably help recruiting more than a win over a team like San Jose State. Once Bubba gets more players (ira touched on that with his post) then we can really see what Bubba can do with "his" team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Once Bubba gets more players (ira touched on that with his post) then we can really see what Bubba can do with "his" team. I agree. That's one of the reasons we do not need any delay with the construction of the IPF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 If UND goes FBS and gets either a new stadium or a Memorial Stadium upgrade they should target that number 30-35k. You're talking about a 20,000-25,000 increase in average attendance over the largest crowds now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 You're talking about a 20,000-25,000 increase in average attendance over the largest crowds now! But with FBS teams, a good product and a population increase in 10+ years, it can happen. Look at hockey. from an arena that was 6,067 to over 11,000 and continued sellouts, or to stay with football we went from 6-7k at Memorial Stadium on average to over 11k for most games in 2001-2007 thats almost double. Its doable when the conditions are right. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 But with FBS teams, a good product and a population increase in 10+ years, it can happen. Look at hockey. from an arena that was 6,067 to over 11,000 and continued sellouts, or to stay with football we went from 6-7k at Memorial Stadium on average to over 11k for most games in 2001-2007 thats almost double. Its doable when the conditions are right. And what FBS opponents are you talking here? Sure, 35,000 would show up to see Michigan or Wisconsin come to Grand Forks. You think that many would come to see Troy or Tulane as opposed to Montana or Eastern Washington? Go ahead...call me skeptical... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 And what FBS opponents are you talking here? Sure, 35,000 would show up to see Michigan or Wisconsin come to Grand Forks. You think that many would come to see Troy or Tulane as opposed to Montana or Eastern Washington? Go ahead...call me skeptical... It depends if SV's theory and Fullerton's idea goes to plan and we become a Big Sky FBS conference then we see the usual teams but we could get a Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Washington, USC, etc. 2 for 1's help with that. Like I said if UND has a great product on the field people will go to the game, if we stay at 3-8 no one will show. It depends on the conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 You're talking about a 20,000-25,000 increase in average attendance over the largest crowds now! Last UND home game packed in around 2K...just saying. Next Saturday might get 11K if lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Opponents don't draw crowds, at least not in Grand Forks. A culture of winning and being in contention, on the other hand, does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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