Re: Dakota Marker Game
If thats a true number that is really sad. We've been told up here in Fargo that the game has been sold out since the end of September, so for so many not to show, that sucks. Too bad people that actually wanted to go, be it Bison or Jackrabbit fans, could not.
As far as the game is concerned, I was very impressed with your backup QB (Crawford?) to step up into the game like he did, and perhaps took away a few questions on who your QB will be next year. As far as I'm concerned, there were questionable calls both ways, so for some Bison fans to blame them is just because they're obviously upset with the loss. We had chances to either stop you or win it, but the biggest difference was special teams - just like last year. Also of course you're going to face some hostility from our fan base because when start the year as preseason #1/2 and finish the way we did, thats quite a disappointment. Also very gutsy call by Stig for the two point, but hey, you play to win and I really liked that call.
Regarding a lot of posts about Mertens: he played somewhat better than he had other weeks, but he had 15 ints for the year. You may say he played alright, but he has had a habit of throwing poorly when it truly matters, just like last night when we were attempting to drive back down the field and he throws the int. Just disappointing.
I also have a question for you who came up here for the trip and your experience with our fan base as a whole, such as those who went out to the bars and such. What did you face? I've been at the last two games @ SDSU v. NDSU and also have been at the last 4 Hobo Days as I have many friends @ SDSU because I am from SoDak. But everytime I face a fair amount of hostility just because I go to NDSU. I never understand this big rivalry that SDSU has with NDSU, because up here the only time I ever see our student body get revved up about SDSU is the week of a game, otherwise we pretty much just hate UND and we haven't played them in quite some time in any sport. I just think it's interesting that from my perspective its a little more one-sided. Anyone else have a thought regarding this?
Well anyway, congrats to SDSU, you made the plays you needed to. See ya in a few months for bball season!
Originally posted by propar80
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As far as the game is concerned, I was very impressed with your backup QB (Crawford?) to step up into the game like he did, and perhaps took away a few questions on who your QB will be next year. As far as I'm concerned, there were questionable calls both ways, so for some Bison fans to blame them is just because they're obviously upset with the loss. We had chances to either stop you or win it, but the biggest difference was special teams - just like last year. Also of course you're going to face some hostility from our fan base because when start the year as preseason #1/2 and finish the way we did, thats quite a disappointment. Also very gutsy call by Stig for the two point, but hey, you play to win and I really liked that call.
Regarding a lot of posts about Mertens: he played somewhat better than he had other weeks, but he had 15 ints for the year. You may say he played alright, but he has had a habit of throwing poorly when it truly matters, just like last night when we were attempting to drive back down the field and he throws the int. Just disappointing.
I also have a question for you who came up here for the trip and your experience with our fan base as a whole, such as those who went out to the bars and such. What did you face? I've been at the last two games @ SDSU v. NDSU and also have been at the last 4 Hobo Days as I have many friends @ SDSU because I am from SoDak. But everytime I face a fair amount of hostility just because I go to NDSU. I never understand this big rivalry that SDSU has with NDSU, because up here the only time I ever see our student body get revved up about SDSU is the week of a game, otherwise we pretty much just hate UND and we haven't played them in quite some time in any sport. I just think it's interesting that from my perspective its a little more one-sided. Anyone else have a thought regarding this?
Well anyway, congrats to SDSU, you made the plays you needed to. See ya in a few months for bball season!
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