UNI vs NDSU

[lakesbison]

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Enjoy the season!!! Copyright mike tice

[panther-state]

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Every time I remember you're a Vikings fan I am reminded of the one thing that makes me feel truly sorry for you Lakes.

[Ted Johnson]

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Better stop dreaming of a depleted NDSU squad next yr. If my count is right there are 14 starters returning. Besides, the Bison win on the road.

For you guys it's time to start thinking about the annual trip to Montana. That game will probably become a regular playoff stop for you. Unfortunately last yr may have set the tone, again.

The Panthers will once again have their hands full next season with The Bison but that should be far from your minds. The best this season can deliver is a post season trip to Montana if you can hang on.

[Born-a-Panther]

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Better stop dreaming of a depleted NDSU squad next yr. If my count is right there are 14 starters returning. Besides, the Bison win on the road.

For you guys it's time to start thinking about the annual trip to Montana. That game will probably become a regular playoff stop for you. Unfortunately last yr may have set the tone, again.

The Panthers will once again have their hands full next season with The Bison but that should be far from your minds. The best this season can deliver is a post season trip to Montana if you can hang on.

Thank you for making it even more apparent that you have... no life.

[ubuntuCAT]

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Better stop dreaming of a depleted NDSU squad next yr. If my count is right there are 14 starters returning. Besides, the Bison win on the road.

For you guys it's time to start thinking about the annual trip to Montana. That game will probably become a regular playoff stop for you. Unfortunately last yr may have set the tone, again.

The Panthers will once again have their hands full next season with The Bison but that should be far from your minds. The best this season can deliver is a post season trip to Montana if you can hang on.

Holy crap you are right! NDSU has already won all games in the regular season and wrapped up the playoffs and title! UNI lost their first conference game of the season and has no future. We will just quit now.

[panther-state]

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Holy crap you are right! NDSU has already won all games in the regular season and wrapped up the playoffs and title! UNI lost their first conference game of the season and has no future. We will just quit now.

Guys lets just end the football program and fund a Bison cheerleading squad instead. Apparently we've been doing this whole thing wrong. Man how could we be so stupid to not bow to our Bison overlords long ago?

Ted Johnson is

[panther-state]

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For those interested:

Offensive Depth Chart

Defensive Depth Chart

One could debate the validity or current accuracy of these, as they are unofficial, and do not have a time stamp for when they were last updated, but I see an awful lot of seniors at the top of those positions. I counted 4 positions on offense where a non-senior is at the top, none on defense. That obviously doesn't mean seniors are the only ones seeing the field (and a number of positions like LB and DB likely have a non-senior starting, as there are "underclassmen" right below that top spot with a senior). But not counting special teams and looking strictly at the depth chart, the Bison are clearly very senior heavy and I have no idea where people like Ted and Lakes are getting a straight 14 returning starters.


Now, does that mean the Bison will be awful and don't have a chance at still being the top team in the FCS? Absolutely not. For those trumpeting our 2014 victory in the Dome already, you're being no better than Teddy and Co. who are plugging their ears. NDSU is at the same point as UNI. Success is not cyclical for our programs, we simply reload every year and compete as one of the best. Next year I expect the race for the MVFC and the NC to still include both programs as legitimate contenders, barring unexpected injuries/etc...

But I have to admit that considering that most of the Panther starters are underclassmen, there is legitimate optimism that they will be a force to be reckoned with for not only this year but next year and beyond, considering how well they played against a very talented and experienced Bison team that includes a plethora of players who can say they started for a National Championship team (some multiple).

[B1s0n]

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I think it's safe to say that next year playing at the Unidome and losing a great deal of senior talent, the Bison should have a more difficult time when they face UNI.

This year should have been the Bison's year to put up a bigger win, but they just managed to squeak by.

[panther-state]

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I think it's safe to say that next year playing at the Unidome and losing a great deal of senior talent, the Bison should have a more difficult time when they face UNI.

This year should have been the Bison's year to put up a bigger win, but they just managed to squeak by.

I think this is why some fans can't understand the amount of distress we are seeing from some posters. Yes we were leading for 90% of the game, yes there were some controversial calls, but other than the injuries I don't know how you can come away from that loss and be disappointed in this Panther team as a whole.

Losing sucks. That's simple and understandable. I'm not saying we should be happy and content with that loss, but we probably saw two of the best teams in the FCS if not the two best teams. And both will be strong if not stronger next year. There is a lot of season left and a lot can happen before that title game.

[95UNIGRAD]

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Every time I remember you're a Vikings fan I am reminded of the one thing that makes me feel truly sorry for you Lakes.

It must be hard to be a Vikings fan and watch your favorite college team perform in such ugly, Packer-like uniforms.

[B1s0n]

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It must be hard to be a Vikings fan

I stopped your quote there because it doesn't matter what else followed... you'd be correct.

[ndsubison1]

Re: UNI vs NDSU

For those interested:

Offensive Depth Chart

Defensive Depth Chart

One could debate the validity or current accuracy of these, as they are unofficial, and do not have a time stamp for when they were last updated, but I see an awful lot of seniors at the top of those positions. I counted 4 positions on offense where a non-senior is at the top, none on defense. That obviously doesn't mean seniors are the only ones seeing the field (and a number of positions like LB and DB likely have a non-senior starting, as there are "underclassmen" right below that top spot with a senior). But not counting special teams and looking strictly at the depth chart, the Bison are clearly very senior heavy and I have no idea where people like Ted and Lakes are getting a straight 14 returning starters.


Now, does that mean the Bison will be awful and don't have a chance at still being the top team in the FCS? Absolutely not. For those trumpeting our 2014 victory in the Dome already, you're being no better than Teddy and Co. who are plugging their ears. NDSU is at the same point as UNI. Success is not cyclical for our programs, we simply reload every year and compete as one of the best. Next year I expect the race for the MVFC and the NC to still include both programs as legitimate contenders, barring unexpected injuries/etc...

But I have to admit that considering that most of the Panther starters are underclassmen, there is legitimate optimism that they will be a force to be reckoned with for not only this year but next year and beyond, considering how well they played against a very talented and experienced Bison team that includes a plethora of players who can say they started for a National Championship team (some multiple).

that was before the season as it lists matt jones our third string RB last year but left the team last spring. very true that we lose a lot of seniors. we wont be as deep next year but we do play a lot of guys.

as of right now our returning starters would be:

Vraa- WR
Johnson- LG
Colville- C
Haeg- RT

4 on offense. Bonnet plays a lot at FB and will be starter. Gebhart and Woods will be viable options at WR where we lose Smith. Theres no drop off ar RB with Crockett. Plankers has already started this year and will start on the OL, probably at LT. But big hole to fill losing Turner. Need somebody to fill in at RG for Gimmestad. TE is uncertain.

Defense
Emmanuel- DE
Beck- LB
Littlejohn- LB
Heagle- SS
Dudzik- FS
Smith- CB

6. DL will be a huge concern losing 3 starters. Hardie already plays a lot and will be a starter at either DE or DT. Losing Olson at MLB is a huge concern. Williams is a huge loss at CB but Smith looks like he can be a #1 corner. We have two other corners who get lots of playing time who will be back. Secondary also loses our nickel guy with Shepperd who fills in a lot at both safety spots.

So looks like 10 starters return as of now with some backups who get lots of PT filling in. But plenty of holes to fill

[lakesbison]

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PGT the lb we stole from UNI on signing day will play a lot.
Deluca will step in for olson.
Colvin, champion are both cbs that play.

16 of the 22 starters next year are playing a ton right now.

Qb, Te, 2 OL, 2 DL is all we need to 4 peat

[BCPanther]

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It's Wednesday, its time for everybody to move on to next week.

This game is over and we'll cross the bridge of playing NDSU when we get there the next time whether its December, January, or next October.

[Neighbor]

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It's Wednesday, its time for everybody to move on to homecoming

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