[October 23, 2010] Indiana State (4-2) vs. North Dakota State (4-3)

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Just taking a look at stats:

NDSU - http://web1.ncaa.org/football/exec/rankingSummary?org=493&year=2010

Scoring Offense 64th - 23.1ppg
Total Offense 71st - 332ypg
Rushing Offense 47th - 154.4ypg
Passing Offense 71st - 177.6ypg

Scoring Defense 20th - 19.3ppg
Total Defense 81st - 375.1ypg
Rushing Defense 97th - 194.4ypg
Pass Defense 40th - 180.7ypg

State - http://web1.ncaa.org/football/exec/rankingSummary?year=2010&org=305

Scoring Offense 6th - 37.3ppg
Total Offense 9th - 431.7ypg
Rushing Offense 11th - 234.7ypg
Passing Offense 56th - 197ypg

Scoring Defense 75th - 28ppg
Total Defense 55th - 347.7ypg
Rushing Defense 93th - 182ypg
Pass Defense 30th - 165.7ypg
 

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Jason Svoboda said:
I'd love to have that mentality, but until we beat someone on the road, I'm cautiously optimistic. This is a good team we're going to play and on their home turf in a game they must have to move back up in the standings... it's a powderkeg giving off sparks.

If the Valley has proven anything this year, it is about matchups. It will be interesting to see how we match up with the Bison this year. They really beat us up on the ground last year and ran away with it 56-17. Hopefully our defense throws that film on so they can play some inspired ball next Saturday -- at least we won't have to worry about not having the wrong cleats in the mud. For the Bison fans on here, how are your corners? Since we have a pretty good air attack, those matchups will be interesting if the Bison corners aren't up to par.
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Our corners are not exceptional, but not bad either. Our best corner is a redshirt freshman in Marcus Williams. One pick this year, arguably our best athlete on the team and is a decent cover guy. He does struggle tackling at times but rarely gives up the big play. Our other starting corner was knocked out for the year vs. Illinois St. Our other guys getting playing time at that spot are older guys, but dont have much starting experience. Our secondary has shown glimpses but tends to struggle tackling at times.

The strong side corner and FS position are strengths. But I consider our weak side corner and SS as weaknesses. Our FS Daniel Eaves has stepped up this season. He is one of our leaders in tackles, has 4 picks and seems to be improved in pass coverage. As for our SS Cyrus Lemon. I am not impressed with him. His pass coverage is pretty abysmal and he's a not a very good tackler.
 
Beers all around from Cap'n Cat if you win!!!


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Hey Cat nice pic!

Any Sycamore fans going to be at the game on Saturday? If so I highly suggest that you guys stop by the tailgating before the game. It's located on the west side of the Fargo Dome. You will be impressed. Don't be afraid to stop and say hello to any Bison fans. We are very friendly. Some will even give ya a beer and some food!
 
Charity Drive

Anyone willing to contribute to a worthwhile charity?

I think we should take up a collection and buy that 'poor girl' some new clothes -- it looks like she's 'outgrown' her top.

Cash or coins -- it spends the same
 

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I find it quite interesting that there are 14 pages of discussion over on Bisonville regarding our game...they are really thinking about this one. :)

:sycamores:
 
Lordy, if this was only a week later I could go,,Each fall we go to the Brainerd Lakes in Mn. which is only a couple hours away from.

fudge
 

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it seems to be like that every week JH, regardless of their opponent. I think there is more talk this week because they will seriously not be able to handle it if ISU wins tomorrow. All h-e-double L will break loose if we win.

JamesHat said:
I find it quite interesting that there are 14 pages of discussion over on Bisonville regarding our game...they are really thinking about this one. :)

:sycamores:
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their newspaper bloggers think they're gonna win in a blowout:

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/

At some point, streaks will end

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Jeff Kolpack
The weekly NDSU football predictions, although half sarcastic half the time, provide a good forum for mini jabs between the other three “geniuses” and myself. I wrote a column last week, basically saying my picks this year are brutal at best.

That being said, I feel a turnaround coming. And as for the football team, it could use a turnaround at home against Missouri Valley Football teams with the home squad dropping the last six at the dome to league teams. The odds say that will happen Saturday.

Indiana State comes in winners of three in a row. At some point, the streaks of these teams cannot continue and the biorhythms (remember that mathematical cycle fad?) say it will be sooner than later. The Forum beat writer biorhythms say the Bison in a blowout tomorrow.

Nothing would be greater than seeing ISU win in a blowout tomorrow to finally shut the doubters up.
 
Until they win on the road, this is what they can expect. Hopefully tomorrow is ground zero for road games. Honestly though, I'd be happy with a close loss. Disappointed we didn't win, but happy. This NDSU team has it's back to the wall and this is a must win game at home against a team that hasn't won a road game in ages.
 
Hey guys, Not going to be able to make it to the game...my pops is under the weather and he has been sick alot lately...
 

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it looks like it will be broadcast but you might have to pay for it (from the NDSU) press release for the week:

The game will be televised on the North Dakota NBC TV Network ... Valley
News Live (KVLY-TV, NBC, Channel 11/KXJB-TV, CBS, Channel 4, Fargo) sports director
Scott Peters; KFYR-TV (Channel 5, Bismarck) sports director Lee Timmerman, and former
Bison standout and current Moorhead High head coach Kevin Feeney are in the booth,
while Valley News Live weekend anchor Brian Shawn is on the sidelines ... The other network
stations include KMOT-TV (Channel 10, Minot), KQCD-TV (Channel 7, Dickinson) and
KUMV-TV (Channel 8, Williston).

AND

GoBISON.COM VIDEO/AUDIO/LIVE STATS: Follow on the Internet at GoBison.com
with live streaming video, audio (Bison Radio Network) and live in-game statistics.
 
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