Wilbur Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Been looking forward to this game for years. I was a student the last time NDSU snapped a ball in a game at the Alerus, and one Digger Anderson walked that game off in huge fashion after a great Bison comeback. My brother was in the Gold Star band. My dad and I cheering for the Sioux, my mom and bro the Ag school. I miss those days when it seemed like the game meant so much more. Coincidentally that same brother is getting married on game day in LA....sigh.... Nonetheless its time to put up or shut up for our boys from UND. They're finally at our place. Game on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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UND1983 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 They got their bad game out of the way. Time to show up. No more excuses - play 60 f-king mins. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post homer Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 One could argue our chances in this game will be determined by our interior 3 OL on offense and NG and 2 ILBs on defense. Can’t have a repeat of last year. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJS Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Until proven otherwise, I have to go with NDSU in a blowout. I think this years UND team is really good, that with playing at home it should be competitive, but this is the type of game where UND has fallen flat on their face over and over. Hope I’m proven wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Time to step up. God I wish I was there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 3 hours ago, Wilbur said: Been looking forward to this game for years. I was a student the last time NDSU snapped a ball in a game at the Alerus, and one Digger Anderson walked that game off in huge fashion after a great Bison comeback. My brother was in the Gold Star band. My dad and I cheering for the Sioux, my mom and bro the Ag school. I miss those days when it seemed like the game meant so much more. Coincidentally that same brother is getting married on game day in LA....sigh.... Nonetheless its time to put up or shut up for our boys from UND. They're finally at our place. Game on. Good times! I was a freshman, and playing in UND's marching band in 2003. During the 4th quarter some of us went over and sat with the NDSU band which was kind of fun. All in all, it was a great freshman experience. I still remember the subway commercials leading up to the game (Bohl's buffalo chick vs Lennon's Chicken Teriyaki) . Can't believe it has been so long since the Bison have played in the Alerus and hoping it picks up right where it left off. Get the crowd into it, and for old times sake, tear the damn goal posts down! Need to win, hopefully make a damn statement! Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 2 hours ago, AJS said: Until proven otherwise, I have to go with NDSU in a blowout. I think this years UND team is really good, that with playing at home it should be competitive, but this is the type of game where UND has fallen flat on their face over and over. Hope I’m proven wrong. Completely understand your assessment, BUT we haven't really fall flat on our face at home have we? Not too recently anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfNDfan Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 CERTAIN (hello Lakes) ndsu fans are encouraging their fans not to show up in GF - GREAT! This will make their return to the AL more of an embarassment than they every imagined. What a bunch of pussies! We don't need them up here anyway - they have the smell of desperation about them this season anyway! Peace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I mentioned some of this yesterday in another thread, but much more appropriate here. It's been 18 years since NDSU has been at the Alerus. Bison have never beat the SIOUX in the Alerus, slipping in 2001 & 2003. In fact NDSU hasn't won in GF since 1997, which was at Memorial Stadium. For the Hawks fans attending that have never been to this Rivalry game, you will be in for a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 6 hours ago, gfNDfan said: CERTAIN (hello Lakes) ndsu fans are encouraging their fans not to show up in GF - GREAT! This will make their return to the AL more of an embarassment than they every imagined. What a bunch of pussies! We don't need them up here anyway - they have the smell of desperation about them this season anyway! Peace! Other NDSU fans bought season tickets just so they made sure they had tickets for this game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forksandspoons Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 It’s going to be a great atmosphere no matter how much the NDSU fans try to downplay it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnboyND7 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 7 hours ago, gfNDfan said: CERTAIN (hello Lakes) ndsu fans are encouraging their fans not to show up in GF - GREAT! This will make their return to the AL more of an embarassment than they every imagined. What a bunch of pussies! We don't need them up here anyway - they have the smell of desperation about them this season anyway! Peace! It's literally one guy telling people not to go. I'm sure there will be a healthy contingent of fans there. Too convenient of a drive and haven't played in GF since '02 or '03... whenever that was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 4 hours ago, BarnWinterSportsEngelstad said: I mentioned some of this yesterday in another thread, but much more appropriate here. It's been 18 years since NDSU has been at the Alerus. Bison have never beat the SIOUX in the Alerus, slipping in 2001 & 2003. In fact NDSU hasn't won in GF since 1997, which was at Memorial Stadium. For the Hawks fans attending that have never been to this Rivalry game, you will be in for a treat. The Bison will have never beaten the Sioux in the Alerus. I'll take it. Then again the Hawks are ofer in Fargo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kab Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Back in my days, leading up to the game there was a vibe in town, classes were more about the game coming up, had professors who liked to talk about the game, Frenchys was busier than normal, seemed like there were bands each nite and the peanut bar piano player was probably sick of playing the school song at westward ho. anyone seeing any excitement in Grand Forks yet, any business having promotions or radio stations? Or is it wait until next week and maybe an extra article in the herald. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, Kab said: Back in my days, leading up to the game there was a vibe in town, classes were more about the game coming up, had professors who liked to talk about the game, Frenchys was busier than normal, seemed like there were bands each nite and the peanut bar piano player was probably sick of playing the school song at westward ho. anyone seeing any excitement in Grand Forks yet, any business having promotions or radio stations? Or is it wait until next week and maybe an extra article in the herald. Doubt it, but I'm not up there. I would expect it will take a few visits, a few wins, and some crazy games to get the excitement level to where it used to be. UND is doing the right things with recruiting, conference affiliation, winning, playoffs BUT it is hard to overcome what NDSU has done over the past decade. Its a process, but it is on the right trajectory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJS Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 9 hours ago, siouxfan512 said: Completely understand your assessment, BUT we haven't really fall flat on our face at home have we? Not too recently anyway. They haven't. It's two completely conflicting scenarios. NDSU to me would be the only team (FCS) that UND could be playing at home, where my confidence level is where it's at. Like I mentioned, it has nothing to do with talent levels. On paper it should be a good game. Until they show up, just once, I can already picture how it's going to start out and play out. Nobody wants to be more wrong than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1983 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 40 minutes ago, Kab said: Back in my days, leading up to the game there was a vibe in town, classes were more about the game coming up, had professors who liked to talk about the game, Frenchys was busier than normal, seemed like there were bands each nite and the peanut bar piano player was probably sick of playing the school song at westward ho. anyone seeing any excitement in Grand Forks yet, any business having promotions or radio stations? Or is it wait until next week and maybe an extra article in the herald. Its next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 12 minutes ago, AJS said: They haven't. It's two completely conflicting scenarios. NDSU to me would be the only team (FCS) that UND could be playing at home, where my confidence level is where it's at. Like I mentioned, it has nothing to do with talent levels. On paper it should be a good game. Until they show up, just once, I can already picture how it's going to start out and play out. Nobody wants to be more wrong than me. Nope, can't argue with your point. I'll take any win in any fashion, BUT it would be just awesome if this was one of those games nobody expected. Dominant on both sides of the ball. Big play. A statement win! .... for the good guys of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 If UND wins, which I hope they will, I'm sure it will be a close game, probably decided by 1 or 2 key plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 14 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said: Nope, can't argue with your point. I'll take any win in any fashion, BUT it would be just awesome if this was one of those games nobody expected. Dominant on both sides of the ball. Big play. A statement win! .... for the good guys of course. It was 50 years ago, Oct 16th a cold rainy day, and my first game at Dacotah Field. Bison were ranked #1 in the Nation, hosting us for their Homecoming game. Sioux dominate in a 23-7 win. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnboyND7 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Kab said: Back in my days, leading up to the game there was a vibe in town, classes were more about the game coming up, had professors who liked to talk about the game, Frenchys was busier than normal, seemed like there were bands each nite and the peanut bar piano player was probably sick of playing the school song at westward ho. anyone seeing any excitement in Grand Forks yet, any business having promotions or radio stations? Or is it wait until next week and maybe an extra article in the herald. I think those days are done most places in general, might be a product of the modern society. At NDSU 2010-2015, I dont recall hearing professors mention games, or there being much "talk" or "vibes" on campus prior to big games. People just went to the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxHawkGuy Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 So stoked Grand Forks gets a Super Bowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1983 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 SUPER BOWLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!! We are so lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBR Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Been rooting for und in this game since the early 60s. I recall a howling north wind on game day 1966. My family, after considerable deliberation, deciding to make the drive from Fargo. Bison won 18-15. I anticipate a similar result, unfortunately. The Hawks haven't shown the consistency in big games needed in recent years to allow me to predict otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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