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Delany, Big Ten ADs should show FCS more respect
Unsolicited advice to Shawn Eichorst for how he can curry favor among the masses:
Using his best tough-guy voice, the Nebraska athletic director could proclaim that the Huskers intend to beef up their nonconference football schedules. In other words,… more »
Bison move to FBS? Leave well enough alone
Can't NDSU just leave well enough alone? What's the point of fixing something that isn't broken?
It was the last day of my eighth grade year at Central Junior High School and I was rocking my usual, a purple Cris Carter jersey and cargo shorts with t… more »
Laundry worker misses out on Bison national title ring
The game was over for several hours and Ciarra Beckstrand was one of the few remaining people in the Fargodome. It was her job to make sure the North Dakota State football laundry was washed and dried.
But what exactly her role was in NDSU’s Division… more »
Big Sky should look toward NDSU
The Big Sky Conference is looking for a travel partner for UND.
It shouldn’t be looking too far.
An ideal addition sits just 75 miles away — UND’s longtime rival, North Dakota State.
The Big Sky Conference denied NDSU admission about 10 years a… more »
Northern Iowa likely to stay put as FCS member
The Big Ten’s decision to eliminate future schedules with Football Championship Subdivision schools has no bearing on whether Northern Iowa will leap to the bowl subdivision.
Northern Iowa Athletics Director Troy Dannen told The Gazette his school is… more »
Jensen leads a driven group of Bison
He first got on the field as a freshman in 2010 against Morgan State (Md.). Brock Jensen started seven games that season and his life as a North Dakota State quarterback was born.
It’s been quite a ride, from the heartbreaking quarterfinal loss at Ea… more »
Back away from the cliff when it comes to the FCS
Hopefully, you’ve had the chance to catch your breath when it comes to conference realignment in college sports. It’s by no means over, especially with regards to how it affects SDSU but a more interesting story about posturing is breaking out in colleg… more »
Indiana State, MVFC brace for change at FCS level
It seemed so far-fetched.
Internet rumors circulated that Indiana State had been approached by the Sun Belt Conference to bring the Sycamores’ football team into the Sun Belt’s fold.
The Sun Belt is part of the Football Bowl Subdivision. Bowl foot… more »
NDSU hoping Stumpf will step up
Hardly a play went by Saturday where North Dakota State outside linebacker MJ Stumpf didn’t hear something from a coach. It’s not Football 101 anymore for the freshman from Harvey, N.D.
He’s gone right to a 400-level class, and the Bison are hoping h… more »
Coach Spack says Illinois State will work on ball control offense this spring
Scoring 30.2 points per game certainly played a favorable role in Illinois State’s 9-4 season and advancement to the quarterfinals of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
Yet head coach Brock Spack has latched on to a less heralded statist… more »
Fan Expectations High For The Bison Football Team Next Season
Still nursing another national championship hangover, many North Dakota State football fans left Frisco, Texas, Sunday with this good-bye message: “See you next year.”
Who can blame them for already thinking their beloved Bison can win a third straig… more »
2012 NCAA Championship Game Post-Game Notes
2012 NCAA Division I Championship – Jan. 5, 2013
Game Notes: North Dakota State 39. Sam Houston State 13
General Notes...
This was the first rematch of the Division I title game since 1995 and ’96 when Marshall and Montana split two title appeara… more »
2012 Championship Game Post-Game Press Conferences
Post-game press conference transcripts with North Dakota State's Craig Bohl, Marcus Williams, Brock Jensen, Ryan Smith and Billy Turner; Sam Houston State's Willie Fritz, Richard Sincere and Darius Taylor.
THE MODERATOR: Give us an overview of the… more »
SHSU Blown out by better team NDSU
Bison outscore SHSU 29-3 in second half, claim another national title
Sam Houston State hoped to make history and exorcise a few demons Saturday by winning a national championship.
Just like they did a year ago, the Bearkats left FC Dallas Stadium… more »
NDSU Bison Repeat as the top NCAA Football Champion, over Sam Houston 39-13
Penalties and turnovers by Sam Houston State played a big role as North Dakota State earned their second consecutive NCAA Division I Football Championship with a 39-13 victory over the Bearkats at FC Dallas Stadium Saturday.
The Bixon coverted the mi… more »