Original_RMC wrote:BobbyMo wrote:Really excited for the game. Thought that we would stay closer to home, but what an experience the boys will have. As far as I know, it will be the flight for the team ever. They even bus to RI to play Bryant. ORMC might have flown when he played, but I do not recall any.
Anyways, hope the boys show up and give them hell.
Let's Go Bobby Mo
Never flew to any game when I played and coached and not aware of any teams flying. So this will mark the first Colonials game via flight!!!!
How will the team fly? If its a charter they might be able to sell the excess seats and more of the RMU fans can make the trip.
Both teams have good defenses.
RMU 186 yds/game rushing and they have a good rush defense. It allows just under 100 yds/game.
Both have stingy defenses. NDSU is stinger but doesnt have the offense to match. NDSU has 9 TDS passing, RMU 22. Otherwise they look pretty equal.
Looking at the numbers I would really expect to see a game that is within 3 pts at any given time. This one is close enough to believe a turnover will turn the tide.
By the numbers the teams are equally matched. I have faith the BISON can find a way.
The betting edge is strength of schedule. I used cumulative season stats and I believe NDSU has played stronger teams. What looks like a close game on paper should be discounted in favor weaker team by say 10% anyway and you have a clear favorite, the NDSU BISON by 5.
So much for the numbers.
With the physical condition the BISON are in RMU is certainly the favorite. So my pick is an upset pick for The Herd.
Right now the Fabulous Fargo Dome is under about 10 inches of new snow. More is on the way. This place is going to be a winter wonderland come Saturday.
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