Big Sky Scores & News

[Redneksioux]

That's because some on this board are far more concerned with seeing NDSU and UMTC fail than are seeing UND succeed.

Personally I want to see und succeed more than I want to see ndsu fall. But for und to succeed in gaining fans around the state they need to bypass ndsu. Very few people outside of nd care about either team. Ndsu has a better tv package for football statewide. Visit communities around the state and you will see more ndsu gear out there. Even in communities closer to grand forks. In order for und to succeed having ndsu fail would be very beneficial.

[MafiaMan]

That's because some on this board are far more concerned with seeing NDSU and UMTC fail than are seeing UND succeed.

I'm sure your opinion would be exactly the same if Montana or Montana State would have tried to put 100 on the board against UND last season. The game had been won - take a knee and run out the clock.

[geaux_sioux]

I don't want NDSU to get worse. I want to knock them off when they're on top. Obviously we can't play last years version of NDSU but next year they will be a top FCS team if not still thee team. I'd rather we attain greatness than rely on them becoming average.

[Feff]

Watching a replay of the game. It's obnoxious the gushing over FBS and attributing instant success to teams with FBS transfers. 

 

Also the SHSU quarterback is brutal on any throw over 10 yards.

[BisonCardinal]

Looking at the EWU/SHSU score and reading about the game, wouldn't UND's ascent up the BSC food chain be accomplished quickest via a stout defense vs a high flying offense? Seems to me you guys will do well if Bubba can put together anything resembling a defense.

[UND-FB-FAN]

Looking at the EWU/SHSU score and reading about the game, wouldn't UND's ascent up the BSC food chain be accomplished quickest via a stout defense vs a high flying offense? Seems to me you guys will do well if Bubba can put together anything resembling a defense.

I agree wholeheartedly with Bubba's philosophy.

The Big Sky Conference consists mainly of air raid/spread offenses and hybrid defenses built to stop the air attacks, so being as physical outlier would really ascend the program quickly. That is, by establishing a physical, ball control offense and a pressure defense, UND has a chance to be "that" physical team in the Big Sky. Montana went from spread to pro style from 2012 to 2013 and they instantly turned around from 5 to 10 wins. Of course, they also gained their QB Jordan Johnson back too. Nevertheless, Bubba's plan should work great in the Big Sky Conference. Goal needs to be to win the Bog Sky Conference every season, as it's an automatic qualifying league that should include 3 to 4 teams in the playoffs annually.

[bincitysioux]

Who likes Montana's chances against Wyoming?  Potential upset there I think..........  And it is on ROOT on Saturday.

 

As far as other Big Sky games tonight:

 

Idaho St. @ Utah (PAC-12 Networks)

Cal Poly @ New Mexico (Altitude & Fox AZ)

Weber @ Arizona St.  (PAC-12 Networks)

[The Sicatoka]

Who likes Montana's chances against Wyoming?  Potential upset there I think..........  And it is on ROOT on Saturday.

 

As far as other Big Sky games tonight:

 

Idaho St. @ Utah (PAC-12 Networks)

Cal Poly @ New Mexico (Altitude & Fox AZ)

Weber @ Arizona St.  (PAC-12 Networks)

 

Anyone have lines on those? 

If Montana is getting points I'd take them.

I'd take Poly and any points I could get also.

I'd give all the points and take Utah and Arizona State.

[darell1976]

I think Montana will beat Wyoming, and Cal Poly will beat New Mexico State. 

[UND-1]

Anyone have lines on those? 

If Montana is getting points I'd take them.

I'd take Poly and any points I could get also.

I'd give all the points and take Utah and Arizona State.

 

Montana up to +12.5 after starting at a pickem.

 

Poly is 6 point favorites over NMSU

 

Utah is 42 point faves over Idaho State

 

Arizona State is 46 point favorites over Weber - 

 

UND is up to a 26.5 point dog

[darell1976]

Montana up to +12.5 after starting at a pickem.

 

Poly is 6 point favorites over NMSU

 

Utah is 42 point faves over Idaho State

 

Arizona State is 46 point favorites over Weber - 

 

UND is up to a 26.5 point dog

ISU is going to get lit up by Utah..  Utes win 70-0

[homer]

For those interested, Cal-Poly is just getting ready to start in their opener vs. New Mexico St.  Game is also on ESPN3

[UND-FB-FAN]

Idaho State tied with Utah in the 1st, 7-7

[homer]

Cal-Poly and NMSU tied 7-7 with 4:48 left in the 1st quarter.

[UND-FB-FAN]

Utah 21

Idaho State 7

2nd qtr

[ericpnelson]

Cal poly run game looking tough but they throw a pick on the second attempt of the game (in 2nd quarter)

[homer]

Cal poly run game looking tough but they throw a pick on the second attempt of the game (in 2nd quarter)

 

Not sure why they threw there.  They were getting 5-7 yards a carry.

[andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!!]

Cal Poly still running the triple option?

[ericpnelson]

Cal Poly still running the triple option?

effectively

[FSSD]

Here is a nice game page for UND football game days

 

http://www.undsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13500&ATCLID=209619440

 

NOTE:  I started a game thread..

[Hambone]

For those interested, Cal-Poly is just getting ready to start in their opener vs. New Mexico St.  Game is also on ESPN3

One thing of note - NMSU starting QB Tyler Rogers tried to verbal to UND, but we said no because we had Riddle and Palendech already verbal. Rogers could have been a good one.

[darell1976]

Games today all times Central:

 

2:00

 

SUU @ Nevada

 

3:00

 

Montana @ Wyoming, Portland St @ Oregon St, UC Davis @ Stanford

 

6:00

 

Montana St @ Arkansas St, Northern Arizona @ San Diego State, Sac State @ Incarnate Word

 

8:05 

 

Montana-Western

Eastern Washington

[UND-FB-FAN]

Iowa State 14

NDSU 7

2nd qtr

[MafiaMan]

Michigan taking former 3-time FCS champ Appalachian State out behind the woodshed today.

[darell1976]

ISU is horrible. They will be at the bottom of the Big 12 again.