Busy day folks, crowd of over 5 thousand at the Dome to see NDSU beat UND 72-52, the Bison improve to 8-2 and get set for another test against the Big 10 with Minnesota on Tuesday. Saul Phillips team has some athleticism and some nice key pieces of the bench from Chris Kading
and a new freshman starter in Kory Brown. Interested to see how NDSU figures into the Summit League mix. Jeff and I break down tonight’s game and also some FCS Semifinal talk, enjoy back tomorrow with a full game day preview of NDSU-Georgia Southern.
I was going through the posts on Georgia Southers forum, their fans are talking about preparing a special plan to block Grant Olson. Oh by the way they are also talking about our QB a lot and seem to be very excited about playing him I dont understand that.
It’s probably because he’s been average or below since Indiana State outside of the USD game. How many games has he allowed more points than the NDSU defense? I’d be excited to play him too.
UND is just another OOC game. Not even our most meaningful. Imagine SDSU or USD coming in tied for first in the Summit. That’s a meaningful game. Who cares about a Big Sky team good or terrible like those guys yesterday? MSUM or even Concordia would create more interst if it’s big meaningless games you want. They quit the Dakotas, too much like the NCC they said. Too bad the chicken wings stand didnt give away 5,000 seats again.
I still love when NDSU beats UND, in anything. Always will. I am guessing that there are a lot more like me that feel the same. When the two flag ship schools for ND compete, it will always mean something. Not as much as it did before, when we were conference rivals, but enough to make it worth playing, especially now that they are on same level.
Winning is fun! I don’t much think about UND or care. Sure they have a history with us and I’m sure it’s just as ugly as their history with other former rivals that have moved on ie. Gophers hockey. I’m also sure the games mean nothing with UND. No conference, no playoffs, different time zones no nothing. They just play the big Dakota schools for traveling money to get to their games out west. It’s a nice thing for the Big Dakota Schools to do for them.
See previous blog. The rivalry is on life support.
Love it when the Bison beat the Sioux in anything!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are we missing here? If the NDSU vs UND games are meaningless, in any sport, why do the same people pay so much attention to them and keep posting about them?
Question, your question doesn’t make sense. Who cares?
Then why do you respond?
I think you miss the meaning of meaningless Question. Dont confuse meaning with interest, Bison fans are interested in all OOC games. You saw it in spades Sunday and the attitude of the crowd. Sure folks are interested but there is nothing at stake, even bragging rights have been subjegated by the Dakota Big 3 and their competition in all sports every year. After quiting competition in the Dakotas, they moved west, we stayed home with SDSU & USD.
What?
You slow bro?
Kolpack was talking about what was different from last years game. He didn’t mention UND played without Huff and basically Brekke. They are UND’s best inside players and Huff is their best player. Maybe Kolpack didn’t know that. Just a slight omission. Was Kolpack at the game? Those 2 players not playing had a major impact on the game.
togh break on the injuries. I can say this, UND had all the shots they wanted. Over and over the would bring the ball to the outside and drive the basket, take the shot they got and missed. I dont know what their shooting precentage was, but it didnt look good. I think thats 2 out of three since UND quit the Dakotas 12 yrs ago isnt it?
Correct my spelling would you please. I type to fast and dont spell well.
agreed, Tim. UND was very shorthanded for this game. but, it’s about time ndsu beats und at something again. it’s been awhile, with the mens’ basketball game from last year, volleyball from this year, and women’s basketball from this year, all defeating ndsu. it is hilarious to read the delusional comments on und “quitting” competition in the dakotas, when the facts remain UND and USD were both going to be announced as new members of the Big Sky, but via a hurried up conference call between the AD’s and commissioner, USD was offered to join your conference and UND was not. That’s called snubbing, not quitting. Weak sister USD was clearly your preferred choice. Life goes on and the future is bright for Big Brother U.
I think people are missing the point when Big Ten Hockey talks about the Dakota Big 3 that he made up. It’s supposed to be a joke, but I guess it’s hard to convey that here. Also, NDSU men’s basketball team crushed UND two years ago in the Fargodome 81-55, so I’m not sure what you mean by “it’s been awhile” since NDSU beat UND in something.
Joke? Trying to imply there isnt a Dakota Big 3 and the also rans?
Actually USD out maneuvered UND. But like I have been saying UND quit the Dakotas, you say snubbed which further enhances what I am saying: UND quit the Dakotas and now plays the Dakota Big Three as an outsider.
Bison hoops team looked good…UND didn’t!
Any indication whethere there will be any ticket available for the FCS champhionship in Frisco, Texas if you don’t already have them and would like to avoid the StubHub mark up prices?
I for one am relieved. Last year when UND beat NDSU, Dom Izzo, looked like he was going to cry. We can’t have that. It’s not good for anyone. This year the NDSewers were the better team and deserved to win, because of their performance. You see I don’t have a problem giving credit where it’s due. The excuse makers, well that’s reserved for those supporters of Fargo University and even their media types.
Great comment. I can tell you put a lot of time into that one.
Jordan Aaberg didn’t get in until the end of the game yesterday. I always thought he was pretty solid last year. Is he hurt or did Kaeding pass him on the depth chart?
I see Lawrence Alexander isn’t trying to score as much as he did last season. He seems to be running the offense more than driving into the lane to shoot. Did the coaches want him to play this way?
The Bison seem to be thin at point guard… Alexander and Zastrow are it right?
I’m sure the season ticket holder will take Friday and possibly Thursday off if it is a long trip. This is the last game for a few weeks and if the Bison make it back to Frisco I’m sure they will be there as well.
I didn’t think the Bison played a great game against Wofford. The defense shut them out but they gave up yards and first downs like they haven’t done so far this season. The offense looked dominant on the first drive but after that they struggled. The passing game is really struggling (95 yards isn’t a good number).
Does Georgia Southern run more dive after watching the Bison struggle to stop Wofford’s dive?
next year the sue will play hellen keller school school for the blind
maybe they will win a game
The Bison have a good backup PG but he is out with an injury. Not making excuses like the UND fans on this blog, just answering your question about depth.
I also remember all the excuses by Bison fans last year when UND thumped NDSU in Grand Forks. Did NDSU beat Helen Kellers School for the blind last year when NDSU played them?
The score of last year’s game was 59-54. I’m not sure “thumped” accurately describes that game.
UND Fans rushed the court last year. Biggest win in school history. It’s big, even for teams playing out west somewhere when you beat a Dakota Big Three team.
Gotta ask, JBB. If UND isn’t in your “Dakota Big 3″ because they “quit on the rivalry”, how did USD make it? Pretty much the same timeframe and circumstances.
PS, you know your constant harping on the Dakota Big 3 makes you look like a moron, no?
yes
You mad bro? You seem mad? You both do. The Dakota Big Three define college athletics in the Dakotas. Other schools could start something else to make up some traditions. Maybe a rivalry trophy with Montana State or how about something special with UNC the old NCC team from Colorado? You can’t quit the Dakotas and then get mad bro when the folks notice.
It was a poor and unfortunate scheduling that led to the dome being dead yesterday for the basketball game. Poor scheduling in that it should be in the BSA and it shouldn’t be on a Sunday afternoon the day after a huge football game. It was also unfortunate that the weather was as bad as it was.
If this game would’ve been at the BSA this Thursday evening (the day before an even bigger football game) you’d see a vastly different crowd mentality.
That’s true, but the BSA is unavailable on Thursday night because they’ll be getting ready for graduation as a result from a Friday night football game.
not a big fan of basketball or hockey , until you get a football team
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Its over johnny no one cares bout und