Last year I think we were about 75 % spread and 25 % pro style. I'm sure it won't be much different but the guys have to learn a completely different language not to mention many of them will be playing different positions. I don't think our offense will be quite there yet therefore I think we'll win 31-13 with many of those 13 coming against our backups.
I made a bet today...
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This doesn't even account for the fact that we have more depth than them across the board. Their lines are going to be worn down possibly by the half. If our offense can sustain and finish drives early, it's going to pay dividends in more ways than points because their D is going to wear down fast.
I'm also hoping we turn this into a track event. We go 5 wide and run streak routes until their DBs legs collapse.
I think you made a stupid bet, but I hope you win. I wonder if many of the posters projecting a huge victory follow college football in any way shape or form because anyone who does would realize that history is really stacked up against us to win by 21 points.
First, in the last five years, N.D. State has played four Division I opponents. In 2006, they beat Ball State 29-24 and lost at Minnesota 10-9. In 2007, they beat Minnesota 27-21. In 2008, they lost at Wyomin 16-13. In short, they are 2-2 against I-A teams in the last three years and their biggest loss was by 3 measly points.
Second, North Dakota State in simply much better than the South Dakota team we beat last year as they play in Gateway conference. I think we all know our record against Gateway teams is far from perfect.
So, while I certainly hope you win, I don't think this is a solid bet. If we beat them by more than 21 points it will say a great deal baout our team and our new staff. That ssaid, I could see us winning 5 to 6 games this year even if we don't blow them out by 3+ touchdowns. If we do win BIG, it will probably have at least soemthing to do with half of their team being out for DUI's and thuggery.
First, in the last five years, N.D. State has played four Division I opponents. In 2006, they beat Ball State 29-24 and lost at Minnesota 10-9. In 2007, they beat Minnesota 27-21. In 2008, they lost at Wyomin 16-13. In short, they are 2-2 against I-A teams in the last three years and their biggest loss was by 3 measly points.
Second, North Dakota State in simply much better than the South Dakota team we beat last year as they play in Gateway conference. I think we all know our record against Gateway teams is far from perfect.
So, while I certainly hope you win, I don't think this is a solid bet. If we beat them by more than 21 points it will say a great deal baout our team and our new staff. That ssaid, I could see us winning 5 to 6 games this year even if we don't blow them out by 3+ touchdowns. If we do win BIG, it will probably have at least soemthing to do with half of their team being out for DUI's and thuggery.
Not only should ISU pound NDSU anyway, NDSU has several key players that are suspended. I can't remember exactly how many NDSU starters are going to be out for this game, but its substantial. We should pound NDSU at full stength, let alone a depeleted NDSU team. I'd say your bet is solid bro.
I am not sure how many either, but I do recall it was quite a few guys, and a school like NDSU is going to have a pretty big dropoff from starters to reserves. The OP should be okay if the Cyclones and CPR approach this game as a chance to prove they are an improving team.
Here is the article about it:
ISU's first-game hopes soar after 3 NDSU players suspended - Big 12 - ESPN
I think Rhoads has our guys way fired up. Yeah, we will be a bit rusty, but so will they. I see us coming out on Sept 3rd and putting a serious hurt on NDSU.
ISU's first-game hopes soar after 3 NDSU players suspended - Big 12 - ESPN
I think Rhoads has our guys way fired up. Yeah, we will be a bit rusty, but so will they. I see us coming out on Sept 3rd and putting a serious hurt on NDSU.
Well, so far it seems it's a split. About half think it's a good bet and half think otherwise. I can take 50/50 chance.
SDSU is not NDSU. #1
#2 NDSU doesnt get blown out
#3 You guys make me laugh, keep comparing us to SDSU, I sure hope your players do!
#2 NDSU doesnt get blown out
#3 You guys make me laugh, keep comparing us to SDSU, I sure hope your players do!
Dont get me wrong its a good bet but these NDSU fans wanted 2/1 odds and 21 points.......man they are feeling good about the team
I guess you've blocked October 7, 2005 out of your memory, then...
October 7, 2005: L Cal Poly 37-6
This.
I know you NDSU fans are proud of your team and like your chances of picking on a BCS program that is a traditional cellar dweller in football, but honestly how deep is your team?
I heard that the SDSU vs NDSU game last year was a joke.
At least it was witnessed by all of 18,000 fans.
SDSU was terrible and went to NDSU and smacked them on their home field.
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Cydkar has this bet figured out. You lose either way: you either lose money or you spend all week eating gut-bomb burritos from Quik Trip.
