Own The Farm Week

[Goon]

9 minutes ago, Bison06 said:

Is it a rivalry...I would say it depends on who you ask.

 

Dude, just stop, it's a rivalry. 

[forksandspoons]

Ticket prices suggest it's a rivalry game 

[gundy1124]

3 minutes ago, forksandspoons said:

Ticket prices suggest it's a rivalry game 

Just wait for the infestation at the Alerus Center........

[Mama Sue]

9 minutes ago, Wilbur said:

Agreed.  And we know the Nickel isn't coming back. 

And we know who has it!

[Bison06]

14 minutes ago, Goon said:

Dude, just stop, it's a rivalry. 

Describe why NDSU and UND football players on the current team have any reason to think this is a rivalry? Nobody on the current team played in the 2015 game and they were all in diapers the last time this game meant something.

Rivalry doesn’t just mean “big game”.

[Irish]

3 hours ago, BarnWinterSportsEngelstad said:

I was at the game, there was a cold rain. What a beat down!

I, too was there - had a great time and remembered to bring my wineskin to keep warm.  My first experience with crybaby Bison fans.  

[Midwestern Hawk]

9 minutes ago, Bison06 said:

Describe why NDSU and UND football players on the current team have any reason to think this is a rivalry? Nobody on the current team played in the 2015 game and they were all in diapers the last time this game meant something.

Rivalry doesn’t just mean “big game”.

Rivalry games are for the fans more than the players.  If we beat your a#@ on Saturday you will KNOW its a rivalry game.

[JohnboyND7]

 

21 minutes ago, Mama Sue said:

And we know who has it!

The State?

3 minutes ago, Midwestern Hawk said:

Rivalry games are for the fans more than the players.  If we beat your a#@ on Saturday you will KNOW its a rivalry game.

Ifs and buts lmao

[Shawn-O]

Punch them in the mouth opening possession, then they'll know it's a rivalry game.  F'Hawk 'em!   

[Bison06]

10 minutes ago, Midwestern Hawk said:

Rivalry games are for the fans more than the players.  If we beat your a#@ on Saturday you will KNOW its a rivalry game.

I already know it’s a rivalry...for the fans.

Not sure how much more clear I can be on this subject.

[ChrisUND1]

8 minutes ago, Shawn-O said:

Punch them in the mouth opening possession, then they'll know it's a rivalry game.  F'Hawk 'em!   

Yes!  F'Hawk the Bison!!!

[Bison06]

14 minutes ago, Midwestern Hawk said:

Rivalry games are for the fans more than the players.  If we beat your a#@ on Saturday you will KNOW its a rivalry game.

I disagree with rivalries being more for the fans.

If you’ve played in a true rivalry game, it’s much, much different on the field. 

[Siouxperfan7]

49 minutes ago, JohnboyND7 said:

It already had a good trophy. What's the point in playing for anything else? Either bring it back or dont waste time on a trophy. 

Sure we had a great trophy.  Any new one isn't going to be as good.  But that is not a reason to not have a new one.  Virtually every rivalry game in college football has a trophy.  Would be unfortunate if this one didn't have one.  Seriously.  Doesn't really matter what it is.  Doesn't need to be glitzy or prestigious.  Bells, buckets, kegs, jugs, spades; there are trophies out there that have been played for for years that are just basic and simple.  Playing for a trophy that is basically an object, that the players can run too and carry around the field after a big win is what it's all about.  To have a physical representation of the big rivalry win that players and fans can gravitate towards is just one more thing that makes rivalry games great.

[Bison06]

Just now, Siouxperfan7 said:

Sure we had a great trophy.  Any new one isn't going to be as good.  But that is not a reason to not have a new one.  Virtually every rivalry game in college football has a trophy.  Would be unfortunate if this one didn't have one.  Seriously.  Doesn't really matter what it is.  Doesn't need to be glitzy or prestigious.  Bells, buckets, kegs, jugs, spades; there are trophies out there that have been played for for years that are just basic and simple.  Playing for a trophy that is basically an object, that the players can run too and carry around the field after a big win is what it's all about.  To have a physical representation of the big rivalry win that players and fans can gravitate towards is just one more thing that makes rivalry games great.

I agree, this needs to be a trophy game.

Best outcome for me, bring back the Nickle, but if that can’t happen, let’s start a new tradition with a new trophy.

[iluvdebbies]

1 hour ago, Siouxperman8 said:

I'm worried about this being a trap game for us with the SHSU game coming up in a week.

Not being a rivalry game and all that.

That's quality sarcasm, well done......and we all got it without you having to actually type the word sarcasm at the end.

[geaux_sioux]

[Midwestern Hawk]

6 minutes ago, Bison06 said:

I disagree with rivalries being more for the fans.

If you’ve played in a true rivalry game, it’s much, much different on the field. 

First time I was involved in this game it meant little, I was from 700 miles away.  It's about the fans and past players.  It's not like the players pull out some super powers because the opponent is a rival. 

[Bison06]

6 minutes ago, Midwestern Hawk said:

First time I was involved in this game it meant little, I was from 700 miles away.  It's about the fans and past players.  It's not like the players pull out some super powers because the opponent is a rival. 

I bet if you asked your teammates from ND what it meant the first time, they’d have a different answer. 

[Midwestern Hawk]

5 minutes ago, Bison06 said:

I bet if you asked your teammates from ND what it meant the first time, they’d have a different answer. 

I agree with that, but its only 4 Bison starters and 2 Hawk starters(14%).

[geaux_sioux]

12 minutes ago, Midwestern Hawk said:

First time I was involved in this game it meant little, I was from 700 miles away.  It's about the fans and past players.  It's not like the players pull out some super powers because the opponent is a rival. 

That cut block on Arnell should have put things into perspective for you. 

[Gothmog]

28 minutes ago, Midwestern Hawk said:

Rivalry games are for the fans more than the players.  If we beat your a#@ on Saturday you will KNOW its a rivalry game.

I remember reading a study a few years that concluded that "rivalry" games are statistically more likely to result in the favored team winning than games between non-rivals.

[The Sicatoka]

13 hours ago, VMeister said:

Let’s split it at 24.5. 

 

Ill think of of something with little to no cost without mentioning your sister. 

 

Why do I envision a Johnboy/VMeister encounter something like an SNL skit where John is "Trebek" and VMeister is "Sean Connery"? 

[forksandspoons]

2 minutes ago, SlowHand said:

NDSU has a rival and plays for the marker.  SDSU is NDSUs rival.  UND continues to attempt to elevate their status in CFB by clinging to a old rivalry.

Its kind of funny in a sad way.

 

Yet here you are..

[MIBT]

There is definitely a rivalry between the schools. Between the players it won't be as intense as it was in the D2 days, but it will get there quickly. The sooner UND can become competitive in the game again the sooner the rivalry will become more intense for the players. That probably isn't this year but with UND likely having more success recruiting since their playing footprint and recruiting footprint are now more aligned.

Having been on many football fields I can tell you the intensity between players does ratchet up for rivalry games. It's not just a fan thing.

[zonadub]

Watching the replay of UW and EWU... EWU is down 21 - 0 in first quarter. en route to 28 - 7 (EWU finally scored on a 64 yard pass with less than a minute to go in the half) first half and 47 -14 final. Looks like the 2019 Screaming Eagles are much changed from the 2018 version. Even missed a 36 yard field goal late in the second quarter. 

UND can win that game, and it should not be written off as a loss.