NDSU BISON Greatest Moment of 2010:

[Gil Dobie]

Let's focus on actually winning the damn conference before declaring anything...

I would take another playoff run like last year over a conference title and one-and-done any day. In the old NCC, nobody really cared who won the most conference titles when it came to smacking UND.

[kalm]

Let's focus on actually winning the damn conference before declaring anything...

I would take another playoff run like last year over a conference title and one-and-done any day. In the old NCC, nobody really cared who won the most conference titles when it came to smacking UND.

Yep. I'm guessing MSU fans would agree with this.

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

Hell you guys were just now good enough to get a seat at the table...just barely. Hell when you have the kind of success a UNI, Ill. St., SIU, or WIU has let me know then I'll take ya you with at least a grain of salt. You ain't there yet little feller.

NDSU has been playoff eligible for 2 yrs and has already been to the final round. I certainly understand the reluctance of some of you, still clinging to the past, in accepting the BISON as a force to be reckoned with.

NDSU beat the MVFC conference up, leaving it in a state of parity, and rode the Huge Win over Perennial Big 12 Power, and charter member, University of Kansas Jayhawks into the FCS playoffs. NDSU is very successful against the FBS, the Jayhawks were just another example of that. Montana has never beaten a Big 12 squad, they have trouble with the D2s these days.

Although beating Montana State convincingly was a big deal, especially since it was a playoff game with the BSC Champion BobCats coming off a bye, beating the Jayhawks made it all possible. Some of you are trying to belittle the big win, a win that captured the admiration and imagination of the entire FCS division not just the MVFC. But the big hitters, the ones making the decisions on which teams get in, didnt miss the significance.

The success of the NDSU BISON in the playoffs justified their judgement. There was no more deserving team than the NDSU BISON and no team played better, with more strength of character, more pride and more football knowledge than the legendary Thundering Herd of North Dakota State.

Thats why I chose the win over the Jayhawks as the greatest moment in 2010, followed by the big playoff win in the Prestigious Fargo Dome against RMU and finally the routine but spirited playoff win against the plucky and very capable Montana State Bobcats.

We all know you've been eligible but you have not made it until now...just barely. Good enough to fluff up the story with a home game over a undermanned team that had to fly across the country to play ya in a play in game. If you think that's a big run then so be it but your standards for a run are pretty small when compared to what others in your won league have done.

I know some of you Bison fans view yourselves as movers & shakers. You're not, but it is worth a chuckle every time one of you guys start prattling on about your successes. Thanks brother.

Some of us have been watching this level of football for a while now and we can view your big run in it's proper perspective...pretty insignificant...like the win over Kansas was. I'm glad it makes you feel good but that's gonna probably remain a personal thing to you guys cuz there isn't a lot of substance there. You won't even make the playoffs next year so enjoy this "run" my friend.

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

I would take another playoff run like last year over a conference title and one-and-done any day. In the old NCC, nobody really cared who won the most conference titles when it came to smacking UND.

Yep. I'm guessing MSU fans would agree with this.

A couple of years ago when the Weber fans were racing for the BSC Title with us I think Wildkyle made a thread asking which was more important, the BSC title or a playoff run and a NC game. I told whoever it was that although the BSC title is nice it doesn't mean shit in comparison and once they had made a deep run they would understand that using the fact the we had shared some titles or not won them outright didn't mean a fucking thing in the grand scheme once your attention to turns the National perspective. Big Sky titles are nice but they are only a step in the overall goal not the pinnacle that you want to see your team reach.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Hell you guys were just now good enough to get a seat at the table...just barely. Hell when you have the kind of success a UNI, Ill. St., SIU, or WIU has let me know then I'll take ya you with at least a grain of salt. You ain't there yet little feller.

NDSU has been playoff eligible for 2 yrs and has already been to the final round. I certainly understand the reluctance of some of you, still clinging to the past, in accepting the BISON as a force to be reckoned with.

NDSU beat the MVFC conference up, leaving it in a state of parity, and rode the Huge Win over Perennial Big 12 Power, and charter member, University of Kansas Jayhawks into the FCS playoffs. NDSU is very successful against the FBS, the Jayhawks were just another example of that. Montana has never beaten a Big 12 squad, they have trouble with the D2s these days.

Although beating Montana State convincingly was a big deal, especially since it was a playoff game with the BSC Champion BobCats coming off a bye, beating the Jayhawks made it all possible. Some of you are trying to belittle the big win, a win that captured the admiration and imagination of the entire FCS division not just the MVFC. But the big hitters, the ones making the decisions on which teams get in, didnt miss the significance.

The success of the NDSU BISON in the playoffs justified their judgement. There was no more deserving team than the NDSU BISON and no team played better, with more strength of character, more pride and more football knowledge than the legendary Thundering Herd of North Dakota State.

Thats why I chose the win over the Jayhawks as the greatest moment in 2010, followed by the big playoff win in the Prestigious Fargo Dome against RMU and finally the routine but spirited playoff win against the plucky and very capable Montana State Bobcats.

Translation:

NDSU has been playoff eligible for 2 yrs and has made the playoffs once. I certainly understand the reluctance of myself, still clinging to the past, in accepting the bi-sons have a long way to go before we deserve much credit.

NDSU got beat-up in the MVFC conference, leaving with four conference losses, and had to rely on the ugly win over perennial Big 12 cellar-dwellar, Kansas in order to squeak into the FCS playoffs. NDSU is very successful in scheduling the weakest FBS, the Jayhawks were just another example of that. Montana has never needed to schedule a Big 12 squad, they make enough money scheduling the D2s these days.

Although beating Montana State was a big deal, especially since it was a playoff game with the superior Big Sky Conference's co-champion, beating the Jayhawks made it all possible to reach 7 D-I wins and get the last spot in the playoffs. Some of you are trying to belittle the win, a win that not many people outside of the MVFC noticed. But thankfully the playoff committee, without any other options, reluctantly gave us the last spot.

The success of the NDSU bi-sons in the playoffs kept some egg off their face. There was no more deserving team than the NDSU bi-sons outside of Eastern Washington, Delaware, Villanova, Georgia Southern, Wofford, New Hampshire, Appalachian State, William and Mary, Jacksonville State, Bethune-Cookman, Lehigh, Stephen F. Austin, Western Illinois, Coastal Carolina, SC State, Northern Iowa and Robert Morris, and no team played better, with more strength of character, more pride and more football knowledge than the Eastern Washington Eagles.

Thats why I chose the win over the Jayhawks as the greatest moment in 2010, followed by the home playoff win against the NEC's laugher, RMU, and finally the untraditional and lucky playoff upset against the superior Montana State Bobcats.

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

NDSU has been playoff eligible for 2 yrs and has already been to the final round. I certainly understand the reluctance of some of you, still clinging to the past, in accepting the BISON as a force to be reckoned with.

NDSU beat the MVFC conference up, leaving it in a state of parity, and rode the Huge Win over Perennial Big 12 Power, and charter member, University of Kansas Jayhawks into the FCS playoffs. NDSU is very successful against the FBS, the Jayhawks were just another example of that. Montana has never beaten a Big 12 squad, they have trouble with the D2s these days.

Although beating Montana State convincingly was a big deal, especially since it was a playoff game with the BSC Champion BobCats coming off a bye, beating the Jayhawks made it all possible. Some of you are trying to belittle the big win, a win that captured the admiration and imagination of the entire FCS division not just the MVFC. But the big hitters, the ones making the decisions on which teams get in, didnt miss the significance.

The success of the NDSU BISON in the playoffs justified their judgement. There was no more deserving team than the NDSU BISON and no team played better, with more strength of character, more pride and more football knowledge than the legendary Thundering Herd of North Dakota State.

Thats why I chose the win over the Jayhawks as the greatest moment in 2010, followed by the big playoff win in the Prestigious Fargo Dome against RMU and finally the routine but spirited playoff win against the plucky and very capable Montana State Bobcats.

Translation:

NDSU has been playoff eligible for 2 yrs and has made the playoffs once. I certainly understand the reluctance of myself, still clinging to the past, in accepting the bi-sons have a long way to go before we deserve much credit.

NDSU got beat-up in the MVFC conference, leaving with four conference losses, and had to rely on the ugly win over perennial Big 12 cellar-dwellar, Kansas in order to squeak into the FCS playoffs. NDSU is very successful in scheduling the weakest FBS, the Jayhawks were just another example of that. Montana has never needed to schedule a Big 12 squad, they make enough money scheduling the D2s these days.

Although beating Montana State was a big deal, especially since it was a playoff game with the superior Big Sky Conference's co-champion, beating the Jayhawks made it all possible to reach 7 D-I wins and get the last spot in the playoffs. Some of you are trying to belittle the win, a win that not many people outside of the MVFC noticed. But thankfully the playoff committee, without any other options, reluctantly gave us the last spot.

The success of the NDSU bi-sons in the playoffs kept some egg off their face. There was no more deserving team than the NDSU bi-sons outside of Eastern Washington, Delaware, Villanova, Georgia Southern, Wofford, New Hampshire, Appalachian State, William and Mary, Jacksonville State, Bethune-Cookman, Lehigh, Stephen F. Austin, Western Illinois, Coastal Carolina, SC State, Northern Iowa and Robert Morris, and no team played better, with more strength of character, more pride and more football knowledge than the Eastern Washington Eagles.

Thats why I chose the win over the Jayhawks as the greatest moment in 2010, followed by the home playoff win against the NEC's laugher, RMU, and finally the untraditional and lucky playoff upset against the superior Montana State Bobcats.

Well said.

[Grizalltheway]

Translation:

NDSU has been playoff eligible for 2 yrs and has made the playoffs once. I certainly understand the reluctance of myself, still clinging to the past, in accepting the bi-sons have a long way to go before we deserve much credit.

NDSU got beat-up in the MVFC conference, leaving with four conference losses, and had to rely on the ugly win over perennial Big 12 cellar-dwellar, Kansas in order to squeak into the FCS playoffs. NDSU is very successful in scheduling the weakest FBS, the Jayhawks were just another example of that. Montana has never needed to schedule a Big 12 squad, they make enough money scheduling the D2s these days.

Although beating Montana State was a big deal, especially since it was a playoff game with the superior Big Sky Conference's co-champion, beating the Jayhawks made it all possible to reach 7 D-I wins and get the last spot in the playoffs. Some of you are trying to belittle the win, a win that not many people outside of the MVFC noticed. But thankfully the playoff committee, without any other options, reluctantly gave us the last spot.

The success of the NDSU bi-sons in the playoffs kept some egg off their face. There was no more deserving team than the NDSU bi-sons outside of Eastern Washington, Delaware, Villanova, Georgia Southern, Wofford, New Hampshire, Appalachian State, William and Mary, Jacksonville State, Bethune-Cookman, Lehigh, Stephen F. Austin, Western Illinois, Coastal Carolina, SC State, Northern Iowa and Robert Morris, and no team played better, with more strength of character, more pride and more football knowledge than the Eastern Washington Eagles.

Thats why I chose the win over the Jayhawks as the greatest moment in 2010, followed by the home playoff win against the NEC's laugher, RMU, and finally the untraditional and lucky playoff upset against the superior Montana State Bobcats.

Well said.

[Appaholic]

Yep. I'm guessing MSU fans would agree with this.

A couple of years ago when the Weber fans were racing for the BSC Title with us I think Wildkyle made a thread asking which was more important, the BSC title or a playoff run and a NC game. I told whoever it was that although the BSC title is nice it doesn't mean shit in comparison and once they had made a deep run they would understand that using the fact the we had shared some titles or not won them outright didn't mean a fucking thing in the grand scheme once your attention to turns the National perspective. Big Sky titles are nice but they are only a step in the overall goal not the pinnacle that you want to see your team reach.

Amen brother. While App's 6 straight conf champs are nice, I'd trade everyone of them in for a playoff re-match against Montana...preferably in the NC game. Once you get a national perspective, the conf champ is a means to an end (auto-bid) and not much more. I'm more impressed with GSU reaching the Semi's than us winning our 6th straight conf champ.

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

A couple of years ago when the Weber fans were racing for the BSC Title with us I think Wildkyle made a thread asking which was more important, the BSC title or a playoff run and a NC game. I told whoever it was that although the BSC title is nice it doesn't mean shit in comparison and once they had made a deep run they would understand that using the fact the we had shared some titles or not won them outright didn't mean a fucking thing in the grand scheme once your attention to turns the National perspective. Big Sky titles are nice but they are only a step in the overall goal not the pinnacle that you want to see your team reach.

Amen brother. While App's 6 straight conf champs are nice, I'd trade everyone of them in for a playoff re-match against Montana...preferably in the NC game. Once you get a national perspective, the conf champ is a means to an end (auto-bid) and not much more. I'm more impressed with GSU reaching the Semi's than us winning our 6th straight conf champ.

Exactly why I cherish the playoffs so much. A game against ASU, GSU, JMU, Delaware....are so rare and so special to be involved in that I'd hate to ever see that kind of thing go by the way side. That's why it's great to have your year in year out rivals and so forth but it just doesn't claim the kind of focus that it may have for teams that don't get those chances. I guarantee that MSU fans & EWU fans will have a better understanding that the in conference games are still extremely important but the playoff games are the focus once you have tasted that...or had a few wins at least to experience it.

I would have a very hard time coming up with ONE BSC game that ranked in my top 10 all time Griz games I've been at.

Both times we've met ASU are in that group and the last meeting is a pretty clear #1.

[houndawg]

Hell you guys were just now good enough to get a seat at the table...just barely. Hell when you have the kind of success a UNI, Ill. St., SIU, or WIU has let me know then I'll take ya you with at least a grain of salt. You ain't there yet little feller.

NDSU has been playoff eligible for 2 yrs and has already been to the final round. I certainly understand the reluctance of some of you, still clinging to the past, in accepting the BISON as a force to be reckoned with.

NDSU beat the MVFC conference up, leaving it in a state of parity, and rode the Huge Win over Perennial Big 12 Power, and charter member, University of Kansas Jayhawks into the FCS playoffs. NDSU is very successful against the FBS, the Jayhawks were just another example of that. Montana has never beaten a Big 12 squad, they have trouble with the D2s these days.

Although beating Montana State convincingly was a big deal, especially since it was a playoff game with the BSC Champion BobCats coming off a bye, beating the Jayhawks made it all possible. Some of you are trying to belittle the big win, a win that captured the admiration and imagination of the entire FCS division not just the MVFC. But the big hitters, the ones making the decisions on which teams get in, didnt miss the significance.

The success of the NDSU BISON in the playoffs justified their judgement. There was no more deserving team than the NDSU BISON and no team played better, with more strength of character, more pride and more football knowledge than the legendary Thundering Herd of North Dakota State.

Thats why I chose the win over the Jayhawks as the greatest moment in 2010, followed by the big playoff win in the Prestigious Fargo Dome against RMU and finally the routine but spirited playoff win against the plucky and very capable Montana State Bobcats.

I have to go with the Jayhawk win too.

Fluking into the last playoff spot because the MVC was way down, and the playoff field diluted, just doesn't have the clout that a 6-3 win over the worst team in the FBS does.

Now there are two guys from the BSC who do your schtik better than you do jb.

[JBB]

[lakesbison]

God you are idiots .

lucky playoff upset against the superior Montana State Bobcats...



Lucky, LUCKY?? WE KICKED THERE ASSES, LITERALLY AND PHYSICALLY.



NDSU IS HERE TO STAY, BEAT 4 FBS TEAMS IN 4 YEARS THAN COME TALK (+4 NFL PLAYERS)

[Screamin_Eagle174]

God you are idiots .

WE KICKED THERE ASSES...

[Grizalltheway]

God you are idiots .

lucky playoff upset against the superior Montana State Bobcats...



Lucky, LUCKY?? WE KICKED THERE ASSES, LITERALLY AND PHYSICALLY.



NDSU IS HERE TO STAY, BEAT 4 FBS TEAMS IN 4 YEARS THAN COME TALK (+4 NFL PLAYERS)

Win an FCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, then think about talking smack, you fucking twat.

[JBB]

The issue about the Bobcats is over. The NDSU BISON made routine work of the enthusiastic Champions of the Mighty Big Sky Conference. The outcome was never in question, the Bobcats were never in control and the BISON cruised to what was a routine road win over a highly respected opponent winning not only the respect of the entire Big Sky Conference but the FCS division as a whole. It wasnt even close and thats being nice.

The RMU win was, of course, a milestone in the great Book of BISON LORE. After only their second season of playoff eligibility the NDSU BISON brought the big show to the Fabulous Fargo Dome. The presitgious venue was a fitting spot for the historic playoff win by the BISON. The RMU team was a great warm-up for the Montana Squad that was to face the Herd on their home turf the following week. It was tough to say which team was the stronger, RMU or MSU. Both gave up points to the overwhelming offensive attack by the BISON. RMU didnt have that feeling of entitlement that the Montana school seemed to have but they were a team ready for the night and they left it all on the field.

But, in the most glorious display of football prowess the Might BISON invaded University of Kansas and stunned the college football world in what was one of the greatest upsets of all time. The BISON, a team that has had a lot of success in the FBS, out muscled, out coached and outplayed the Big 12 Contender in a legendary battle on the gridiron. It was the kind of game that creates the legends we all are so familiar with.

In the end it cant be denied that the BISON have arrived. They won the respect of the FCS particularly those clubs in the Big Sky and MVFC. Clubs that had become complacent in their position. Fans entitled to wisdom because they have been watching football at this level for a long time had also become complacent and thought their brand of football was the begining and the end only to find out there is a new kid on the block.

No, the NDSU fans may have only been around the FCS for a season or two but the place looks very familiar. Im sure for fans that have a wonderful background of knowledge and have had their team win a title sometime in the past 25 years or so, the wake up call is startling. Im not surprised at the reactions of some of you, of course the new order in the FCS is going to take some time to get used to. Its going to be tough moving over to make room for the NDSU football fans, more knowledgeable in a lot of ways than the old timers because they know about the BISON, but I think they can do it.

[kalm]

The issue about the Bobcats is over. The NDSU BISON made routine work of the enthusiastic Champions of the Mighty Big Sky Conference. The outcome was never in question, the Bobcats were never in control and the BISON cruised to what was a routine road win over a highly respected opponent winning not only the respect of the entire Big Sky Conference but the FCS division as a whole. It wasnt even close and thats being nice.

The RMU win was, of course, a milestone in the great Book of BISON LORE. After only their second season of playoff eligibility the NDSU BISON brought the big show to the Fabulous Fargo Dome. The presitgious venue was a fitting spot for the historic playoff win by the BISON. The RMU team was a great warm-up for the Montana Squad that was to face the Herd on their home turf the following week. It was tough to say which team was the stronger, RMU or MSU. Both gave up points to the overwhelming offensive attack by the BISON. RMU didnt have that feeling of entitlement that the Montana school seemed to have but they were a team ready for the night and they left it all on the field.

But, in the most glorious display of football prowess the Might BISON invaded University of Kansas and stunned the college football world in what was one of the greatest upsets of all time. The BISON, a team that has had a lot of success in the FBS, out muscled, out coached and outplayed the Big 12 Contender in a legendary battle on the gridiron. It was the kind of game that creates the legends we all are so familiar with.

In the end it cant be denied that the BISON have arrived. They won the respect of the FCS particularly those clubs in the Big Sky and MVFC. Clubs that had become complacent in their position. Fans entitled to wisdom because they have been watching football at this level for a long time had also become complacent and thought their brand of football was the begining and the end only to find out there is a new kid on the block.

No, the NDSU fans may have only been around the FCS for a season or two but the place looks very familiar. Im sure for fans that have a wonderful background of knowledge and have had their team win a title sometime in the past 25 years or so, the wake up call is startling. Im not surprised at the reactions of some of you, of course the new order in the FCS is going to take some time to get used to. Its going to be tough moving over to make room for the NDSU football fans, more knowledgeable in a lot of ways than the old timers because they know about the BISON, but I think they can do it.

I read your posts in the voice of the 1940's newsreel clips from the movie "Up".

Seriously.

[SloStang]

Let's hope the Mighty Bison's 2011 season is more like their 2010 season and less like their 2009 season. The Bison have a great defense and a powerful running game. If they can get better play from the QB position I think there 2011 season will be more like their 2010 season. If not could get ugly in Fargo.

[lakesbison]

If not for bill fette looking at a 19"tv replay at ewu and villinova's officials butt humping Ndsu . We'd be natl champs!

[JBB]

I dont think it will get ugly in Fargo. We got decent QB play this past season. Good enough to crush the Big Sky Champs, win a playoff game at the Fabulous Fargo Dome and earn a lot of respect not only in the Big 12 and the MVFC but the entire FCS with the impressive win over The Kansas Jayhawks, Charter Big 12 member.

Our passing game was just enough when we needed it nothing more.

Our mistakes killed us. QB fumbles. Cost us a couple games. Even if we get about the same performance out of our QBs but clean up a mistake or two we should be even more intimidating to future opponents.

Here is why we will improve at the QB postition:

1) Experience. Our guys now have a year under their belt.
2) Talent. Our current depth chart is being challenged by some very good QB prospects. Competition is always good.
3) Receivers. We will have some pretty promising Red Shirt Fresh coming on the field providing our QBs with more reliable targets.
4) Practice. May seem funny but thats how you get the mistakes out of your game. NDSU has very productive practices, which is a tip of the hat to a fine D1 coaching staff.

[TheHerd]

Some of you on this thread seem to have a serious grudge against NDSU......why I don't know, but probably is due to posters such as JBB. Granted he is very delusional at times, but you have to be smart enough to realize that he is just doing it to get a rise out of ya.....right? Hell its great entertainment to watch guys like ursus and others attack JBB's statements with a passion. The bottom line is that NDSU is and will continue to be a very good FCS program, we have the tradition, the fan support, the cash, and the facilities. Now does that mean we will win the NC every year....absolutely not, but what it does mean is that the Bison will become a regular in the playoffs. Its somewhat laughable when I see posters from other schools basically saying that all the FBS wins the Bison have had in the last 7 or 8 years are not that impressive, but you know damn well if your team had gotten these victories you would be pretty damn proud of it. Now these wins are not against the Florida's and Ohio St's of the world, but they are still W's against FBS opponent. I don't know the statistics for sure, but I do know you won't find many FCS programs with same amount of success against the FBS in the last 8 years or so. Now I know many of you will say well ya haven't done shit in the playoffs, etc, etc etc, but we have only been eligible a couple years....give us a little time for f*** sakes! Now I am not one of those fans that pounds on his chest and says we will be in the playoffs every year and that we will win endless NC's, but I do believe that most years we will be in the playoffs, much like other very good MVFC teams such as UNI, SIU, etc. While many of you try and belittle everything about NDSU I guarantee you this.....if you see NDSU on your schedule, its a game your gonna want to see and its also a game that you know in your heart of hearts will be hard fought game and far from and easy W and if you say otherwise you are lying to yourself. All I am saying is have a little respect for our program and don't lump all Bison fans in with the JBB's and Lakebison type fans....we all know every program has a few, but ya got a love em for the entertainment at the very least right??

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

God you are idiots .

lucky playoff upset against the superior Montana State Bobcats...



Lucky, LUCKY?? WE KICKED THERE ASSES, LITERALLY AND PHYSICALLY.



NDSU IS HERE TO STAY, BEAT 4 FBS TEAMS IN 4 YEARS THAN COME TALK (+4 NFL PLAYERS)

You are adorable in the way to try and put forth your ignorance of FCS as knowledge. There are always middlin' teams that knock of an FBS team but can't do a thing in this division. Sometimes a good team like UNH, or JMU etc. knock off a real power or a middle of the road FBS team and still can't cap it off with FCS success. Shit Montana has a 50/50 record in their last dozen games against FBS. It ain't a big deal, it's nice, but it doesn't really mean shit.

NDSU hasn't done shit so far so that's all you have to hang on to. I'm glad it makes you feel good like when a butterfly lands on a retards shoulder, but it doesn't really mean a thing in the grand scheme.

Keep on truckin' Simple Jack, I'm rooting for you and may that butterfly remain your source of comfort for years to come.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

overwhelming offensive attack by the BISON

78th out of 117!

[Screamin_Eagle174]

If not for bill fette looking at a 19"tv replay at ewu and villinova's officials butt humping Ndsu . We'd be natl champs!

Another knee-slapper!



No, if Bill Fette had made a mistake and reversed the call, he would've given the bi-sons a CHANCE to TIE the game. Your defense obviously had nothing left and couldn't stop us at that point, so I seriously doubt the blundering gaylords would've had much of a chance. Your players looked pretty defeated after we drove 90 yards in two minutes in a blizzard to tie it, then a one-play TD in OT. I'd throw in the towel like your QB did as well.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

I'm glad it makes you feel good like when a butterfly lands on a retards shoulder, but it doesn't really mean a thing in the grand scheme.

Keep on truckin' Simple Jack, I'm rooting for you and may that butterfly remain your source of comfort for years to come.

Ursus FTW!

[Appaholic]

The bottom line is that NDSU is and will continue to be a very good FCS program, we have the tradition.....

Stop right there. You have NO FCS tradition to speak of....you have an awesome D2 tradition, but it doesn't mean anymore than Elon's awesome NAIA tradition in FCS football. Quit deluding yourselves into thinking you have "arrived" at the FCS level, because you haven't....you put together a good run at the end of the year, that's all....when you do it year in, year out, then you can claim "a very food FCS program" with "the tradition"....