NDSU vs. Sam Houston State

[jacksfan29]

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All fan bases have their bad apples, we have JBB-lakes-mplsbison.


This should be a good game overall. IMO, the Bison will win this with the type of offense we run...power west-coast and a controlled short passing game.

SHSU is a good team. They run an option type offense out of the spread. Not a true option but their QB can throw the ball. Good RBs and good team speed.

The Bison defense is playing at a high level right now....we'll see in 2 1/2 weeks though. Defense wins championships and I think this will give the Bison the edge in the game.

A Bison win is good for the MV.


IMO, if the Jacks get the running game in order and shore up some defensive holes, the playoffs are a definite possibility next year. Sumner looks like the real deal at QB. The Jacks/Bison game in Fargo should be a good one.

I think NDSU physically beats up SHSU and my hope is the Bison roll. The only sad part is that I would have liked to see Montana in Texas. An MVFC drubbing of the "King of the Big Sky" would have been fun to watch. Good luck to our mates. We may have our differences but in the end we are and will always be tied to the folks up north.

[TransAmBison]

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I may just be in the Fargo area, since my lady friend lives on a farm west of Fargo. She will not let me even listen to all this bison talk that is on KFGO in the past few days. I get this Do we have to listen to this? all the time. She could care less about the Bison or even Jacks so I have problem. We have other things in common however. I supose I do envy the Bison fans because they do have a great tradition to follow. I know some or most of the fans are really good people. Since SDSU upset Washington last Sunday in BB, I think we too have had a reason to feel arrogant or cocky.

Bring her out tailgating...especially for a SDSU/NDSU tailgate...I really think it would do a lot to sway her view. She could see (and be a part of) a good time where friends get together and new friends are made. Tailgating is a good family friendly event even for those who don't really care for the game. Trust me on this, she would have a good time...and with time it may even get her a bit interested in the sport. Just takes time. Hope to meet you next fall.

[Nidaros]

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I hope you come to Fargo and tailgate next year...you might even change your opinion a little bit. Bison fans are not humble, but we do enjoy other fan bases that are proud of their team as well.

I may just be in the Fargo area, since my lady friend lives on a farm west of Fargo. She will not let me even listen to all this bison talk that is on KFGO in the past few days. I get this Do we have to listen to this? all the time. She could care less about the Bison or even Jacks so I have problem. We have other things in common however. I supose I do envy the Bison fans because they do have a great tradition to follow. I know some or most of the fans are really good people. Since SDSU upset Washington last Sunday in BB, I think we too have had a reason to feel arrogant or cocky.

[mango4]

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I will be rooting for NDSU as well.

As will I

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

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All fan bases have their bad apples, we have JBB-lakes-mplsbison.


This should be a good game overall. IMO, the Bison will win this with the type of offense we run...power west-coast and a controlled short passing game.

SHSU is a good team. They run an option type offense out of the spread. Not a true option but their QB can throw the ball. Good RBs and good team speed.

The Bison defense is playing at a high level right now....we'll see in 2 1/2 weeks though. Defense wins championships and I think this will give the Bison the edge in the game.

A Bison win is good for the MV.


IMO, if the Jacks get the running game in order and shore up some defensive holes, the playoffs are a definite possibility next year. Sumner looks like the real deal at QB. The Jacks/Bison game in Fargo should be a good one.

[RowdyRabbit]

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I'm looking forward to watching what should be a good game between two teams playing well. I will be rooting for the team in yellow & green myself.

Question though, what's the over-under on the number of times the ESPN announcers call the Bison "North Dakota". Also, any bets on how many times the announcers call out the Bison as being from South Dakota?

I will be rooting for NDSU as well.

[Prairiehaas]

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I'm looking forward to watching what should be a good game between two teams playing well. I will be rooting for the team in yellow & green myself.

Question though, what's the over-under on the number of times the ESPN announcers call the Bison "North Dakota". Also, any bets on how many times the announcers call out the Bison as being from South Dakota?

[RowdyRabbit]

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Maybe it's just because I'm way more familiar with NDSU than SHSU, but I think NDSU is gonna drill them. On the other hand, I can only hope SHSU is a different team than NDSU has faced thus far.

Coming into the playoffs I pretty much figured NDSU would have a pretty easy time getting to the Championship game. I thought GSU might give them a game, but that didn't even happen.

[sfjacksfan99]

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And here I just wanted to talk about the game when I started the thread!

[TransAmBison]

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Some damn near all, thats why I stay away from Bisonville. You are not one of them TAB. I imagine they are still bitching about the yellow paint on the bleachers and the fact that Brookings has only two off sale liquor stores. There is no doubt that NDSU has a great football team with a bunch coming back for another full season, but some of your fans take on the success on the football field as though that is their life, that supposely is darn near perfect.

I appreciate not being thrown in with the arrogant crowd...I really do. There are some that just want to run everybody down...and sadly they are the most outspoken. Many more just enjoy friendly ribbing...and since SDSU is seen in a brotherly way...we will rub anything in we can...but it is really just in fun. NDSU football is life to many on Bisonville...and I am included in that be it good or bad. I have been a diehard fan since about 4 or 5. Used to be in college if the Bison football team lost the weekend was shot...no parties or anything...couldn't have a good time. Bison fans are proud of their team, facilities, ability to raise funds/donations, etc. I can see how it would turn off other fan bases...and I know we do. It was nice to hear the opinions of the three teams' fans that came for the playoffs this season. They were very complimentary and all said it was the best time they had all year even though they lost. The tailgate was awesome and I think that was the biggest thing for them. Many said they were NDSU fans for the rest of the season. People rolled out the "North Dakota Nice" for lack of better term.

I hope you come to Fargo and tailgate next year...you might even change your opinion a little bit. Bison fans are not humble, but we do enjoy other fan bases that are proud of their team as well.

[tjbison]

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Some damn near all, thats why I stay away from Bisonville. You are not one of them TAB. I imagine they are still bitching about the yellow paint on the bleachers and the fact that Brookings has only two off sale liquor stores. There is no doubt that NDSU has a great football team with a bunch coming back for another full season, but some of your fans take on the success on the football field as though that is their life, that supposely is darn near perfect.

Message boards are not a way to picture an entire fanbase, as the GSU fans that came up, after they were here most on their board have changed their opinion.......i know you already knew that i just hate when "we" get looked at because of lakes type crap etc...

[Nidaros]

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Some are arrogant...no doubt about it. Many more just have high expectations...I would not call that arrogant. Either way I am excited the Bison are in the championship.

Some damn near all, thats why I stay away from Bisonville. You are not one of them TAB. I imagine they are still bitching about the yellow paint on the bleachers and the fact that Brookings has only two off sale liquor stores. There is no doubt that NDSU has a great football team with a bunch coming back for another full season, but some of your fans take on the success on the football field as though that is their life, that supposely is darn near perfect.

[leeshajo]

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Some are arrogant. Some are ignorant. That goes for EVERY fan base in the country.

I've always thought that NDSU had more that were arrogant - but that is from the perspective of a life-long Jackrabbit fan. (I understand that my perspective is biased)

I have decided that cheering for NDSU is good for the conference and good for us in the long run. (Bison fans beware, I'm also a life-long Vikings fan. )

When it comes to football teams this year... you want me to cheer for the other guys... Lifelong Vikes fan... should I say more? lol

[MaddogJack]

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Some are arrogant. Some are ignorant. That goes for EVERY fan base in the country.

I've always thought that NDSU had more that were arrogant - but that is from the perspective of a life-long Jackrabbit fan. (I understand that my perspective is biased)

I have decided that cheering for NDSU is good for the conference and good for us in the long run. (Bison fans beware, I'm also a life-long Vikings fan. )

[NoVaJack]

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Some are arrogant...no doubt about it. Many more just have high expectations...I would not call that arrogant. Either way I am excited the Bison are in the championship.

Every fan has high expectations or they're not a fan. Every real fan is also realistic that you can't win 'em all. What makes some fans arrogant and boorish is they fail to see these traits in fans of other teams. A bunch of those have appeared on this board, present company excluded.