Husband & Dad! Christian. Competitor, Lawyer, Business Owner, Columnist & Radio Host, ‘Cats fan, & 1x Constitutional Law professor, in Fargo, home of the Bison!
“For in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's futures. And we are all mortal.” — JFK, June 1963. It was true then, and it is true now.
It’s Chris Klieman’s last game at the Fargodome for North Dakota State.
It’s Urban Meyer’s last game for Ohio State — at the Rose Bowl.
It will cost you more to get into the Fargodome this Friday than it does the Rose Bowl.
There’s NOTHING small about NDSU and Bison Football.
Coach K on NDSU: “I thought we beat a really good team today, a championship team. Over the last month ... they were the best team in their league ... They’ve been playing beautiful basketball, I’ve watched at least six of their games. They return everybody, watch out now.”
This is the Fargodome at North Dakota State on Game Day. The tailgating scene and atmosphere are better than most FBS places. The Bison will likely have three players drafted in the Top 50 of the
@NFL
Draft. If you call NDSU “small school,” you’re NOT a smart football mind. 🤘🏻🦬
@JamesMartinSJ
@JoeBiden
Not just Catholic, father. We love it in the Lutheran church, too. It’s been a staple of our church in tiny Maddock, North Dakota for years. As soon as POTUS-elect started quoting it, I said the same thing to my wife. God Bless!
Due to us not wanting to sell tickets to Bison fans for an NDSU takeover of our building on national tv, we’re searching for a big booster to buy a ton of seats that we’d rather have sit empty than filled with Bison fans … 🐴 💩
Due to the system challenges we experienced during the early access ticket window, the general public on sale for Saturday’s quarterfinal playoff game will be delayed. This will allow our stakeholders enough time to address any issues and secure their seats.
Think about this. NDSU's last two quarterbacks have been invited to the NFL Combine. How many programs - FBS or FCS - can say that. Not many. Pretty darn impressive. It speaks to the program, the quality of QB play, and the excellent coaching done by Randy Hedberg.
Reason
#35
that I love North Dakota:
Grabbing a beverage at the Denver airport near my gate. Lady at the bar is wearing a NDSU shirt. She’s flying into Devils Lake, is from Hampden, ND, and babysat one of my cousins growing up. Never change, North Dakota!
NDSU on ESPN CollegeGameDay this morning. John Goodman knows about the “fearsome Fargodome.” Kirk Herbstreit with high praise for the Bison program, and Corso talking about the live Bison here named after him.
#BisonPride
NDSU brought 35,000 to Target Field last week, has won 7 of last 8 FCS titles, has beat Iowa, Kansas State, Iowa State & Minnesota during that span, hosted ESPN College GameDay 2x, its last 2 QBs were drafted, & has had plenty of guys in the league. Stop calling us small school.
North Dakota State LB Jabril Cox (6-3, 233, R-Jr.) is one of the best small school prospects in the country for the
#2020NFLDraft
There are a couple other names to keep an eye on during this weekends action though
Pretty darn impressive that the last two starting QBs for North Dakota State have been drafted. Not many college programs can say that.
#BisonPride
#leaders
Bob Huggins was totally justified for losing his “stuff” and getting tossed tonight. Embarrassing officiating. West Virginia shoots 2 FT’s, Kansas shoots 35 FT’s.
People ask if NDSU fans are bored. I’m not. It’s more than winning titles. It’s watching this program compete and thrive in the face of history, succeed against odds that say what they’re doing is impossible — and to still keep reaching for greater heights and working to improve.
Fox broadcasters talking up NDSU fan base during Vikings vs. Eagles. “Make sure you say it correctly, because if not, they’ll let you know. They’re the Bison. North Dakota State, those people can travel.”
#BisonPride
From the article:
“South Dakota may need to go back to Division II with this kind of candy-ass ticketing policy. This is the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs and you're playing the best program in the country over the last decade. This is big boy football. Grow up.”
Soft-Ass University of South Dakota Canceled NDSU Fans' Tickets for Their Playoff Game This Week Because the Bison Fans Were Able to Guess 'Playoffs' as the Password for the USD Booster Pre-Sale
Mark Brunell, 3x Pro Bowl QB, tells Easton Stick that his Bison helmet is sweet. Brunell asks what the Bison sticker on the front of the helmet is for. Stick tells him all the seniors get one.
#BisonPride
Jay Bilas discusses the jackrabbits: “South Dakota State’s got to have the weakest mascot, the jackrabbits, right?” Bilas then throws some love at the Bison & Thundering Herd as a mascot.
Love, love, love that NDSU had first responders lead the team into the Fargodome on 9/11. That’s the Strength of the Herd! 🇺🇸
#BisonPride
#EPluribusUnum
We welcomed the newest Bison to the Herd today! Quinley Elizabeth Swanson made her arrival, and she’s absolutely beautiful! Libby was a champ, and did an amazing job. Maverick loves being a big brother. Mom and Quinley are doing great. Praise the Lord, God is good!
Here’s what gets me. If someone wants to transfer, not my call. But really? How many other programs outside of the Georgia’s, Alabama’s, & Ohio State’s of the world put three dudes in the NFL Combine? Where you’re transferring to, odds are, they aren’t doing this. 🤘🏻
#BisonPride
Day after thoughts on NDSU’s 28-20 National Title win over JMU.
1. Trey Lance was electric & the better QB. He made more plays than DeNucci & took care of the ball.
2. NDSU’s defense was clutch.
3. NDSU outcoached JMU.
4. First 16-0 team in modern college football history.
Of the last 11 Bison head coaches, going back to 1963 — 60 years — 8 have won National Championships. Of those 8, 6 have won multiple Nat’l Titles. That’s an amazing championship tradition. I’m hard pressed to think of another college program that can say that.
#BisonPride
🤘🏻
Early in the National Championship, NDSU had a 3rd&5 from the MSU-42. Quincy Patterson rushed over the left end for 34 yards to the MSU-8. People ask how/why NDSU is different. Here’s Cam Miller jumping up on the sidelines and congratulating Quincy after the run.
#BisonPride
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The greatest day of my life was yesterday, October 7. Maverick Swanson joined us. Libby was amazing! She was so tough and incredible getting our boy here. The world is a brighter place today, and my heart is overflowing with joy. God is good! 🙏
What say you, BisoNation, I think we’re due for a good old-fashioned Yellow Out game for this Saturday’s semifinal on ESPN2!
#BisonPride
I’ll see you in yellow @ the Dome! 🤘🏻😤🎄
Shepherd, from North Dakota State, has been one of the stars of the Green Bay Packers’ training camp, turning heads with his sensational play from the slot, excelling on a daily basis against anyone and everyone the Packers have thrown at him.
Hey, Bison fans. Remember when KState fans were going bonkers about their AD hiring this guy, or that guy? Keep that in mind during the next few weeks. That ain’t us. Matt Larsen knows what he’s doing and will make the right hire for NDSU. Trust the process.
#BisonPride
ESPN on the Fargodome after NDSU’s 20-14 win over James Madison: “One of the best college football environments I’ve ever seen. Being here, in Fargo, watching big time football … .”
#BisonPride
🤘🏻🦬
Got home from church this morning in time to see Nick DeLuca run his 40 at the NFL Combine. Mike Mayock with high praise for North Dakota State: “When you play for the Bison, you come out ready to go.”
#BisonPride
We love animals, but tough decisions like this happen all the time on a farm. Sadly, we just had to put down 3 horses a few weeks ago that had been in our family for 25 years.
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North Dakota State climbs to No. 17 in this week’s Saragin ratings. The Bison are ahead of teams like Texas A&M, Florida, Auburn, Texas, Miami, Michigan State, Oregon, and Wisconsin. The Bison are a Top 10 level FBS team this year.
#BisonPride
I love the fact that Tim Polasek is our football coach. He loves NDSU. Change can be hard. But one thing stays the same. Bison Pride. People that care about this university and program. I’m excited as I’ve ever been to be a Bison and support our great university! 🤘🏻
#BisonPride
No, Ben. NDSU was better and beat you. Period. Outphysical? The Bison rushed for 281 yards. The Dukes had 161 yards rushing. And the only number that matters ..
NDSU 28
JMU 20
NDSU fans love the championship banner raising ceremony at the Fargodome opener each year. On September 7, 2019, the Bison will get to raise the 2018 nat’y championship banner before playing the UND Fighting Hawks. 🤘🏻
@bsw5020
Keep up the fight, Brian! Your posts are a daily reminder that there’s much to be celebrated in life. I admire how you’ve approached your battle, and what you share in your posts. I find myself cheering for you as I’ve followed your posts. God Bless you & your family!
How does the QB from a 6-5 Samford team that finished 4th in the Southern Conference win the Walter Payton? Easton Stick is 48-3 in four years. He’s also the best player in the FCS. Hodges had more losses this September than Stick has his career. 😒
#Fargo2Frisco
In the last 53 years, NDSU has won 14 -- going on 15 -- national titles & 35 conference titles. That means in 27% of the seasons played since 1965, NDSU has won the national title. It means that in 66% of the seasons played since 1965, NDSU has won a conference title.
NDSU is one of America's hottest college football programs. Whether its thousands tailgating at the Fargodome, a raucous crowd that turns games into rock concerts, a statewide TV deal, or 40,000 headed to Target Field in MPLS, the Bison are a BIG deal.
Look at No. 10. ESPN ranks NDSU as one of Ten Best College Football programs in the 150 year history of the sport. The Bison are ahead of Penn State, Florida State, Tennessee, Auburn, Miami, Florida, Georgia, etc.
#BISONPRIDE
How dominate was NDSU’s run game in 2021? Historically good. Here’s per game rush yards of every Bison team since 2011.
2011 173.3
2012 203.5
2013 257.3
2014 235.2
2015 236.7
2016 240.9
2017 272.2
2018 286.2
2019 287.6
2020 218.3
2021 280.6
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North Dakota State has had six football coaches since 1979. Five of the six — Morton, Solomonson, Hager, Bohl, and Klieman — have won at least one national championship at NDSU. Four of the six have multiple national titles. That’s impressive.
Turned on ESPN this morning, Mel Kiper and Mike Greenberg were talking about the Bison. “Trey Lance is a name to definitely keep an eye on. I put him at my No. 15/16 mark, he could definitely ascend higher and make it a three horse race at the top (of the NFL Draft),” said Kiper.
“You want to get Harbaugh and the Ravens coaching staff to smile, you just ask them about Chris Board,” said Steve Levy on Monday Night Football after a late first half pressure on Baker Mayfield by
@C_Board49
for the Ravens.
#BisonPride
College football history! Today’s win was North Dakota State’s 34th victory in a row! That breaks the FCS win streak set by the Bison when they won 33 in a row from 2012-2014.
#BisonPride
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To all those experts and pundits questioning this hire ... how’s the crow taste now?! Damn awesome to see these two guys doing what they’ve always done.
#OnceABison
Saw this photo from the 2019 National Championship game tonight. What I love about this image is the receivers blocking their tails off alongside the Rams. The effort and toughness, and heart. Talk about a great shot of
#BisonPride
!
@SykesCharlie
That’s being a dad. Period. Love Biden or don’t, vote for him or don’t, but you can never take that away from him — he’s a damn good father.
Vote “yes” for a better Fargo. The Dome expansion will pay for itself in a few years.
“The Dome has … served as an economic engine, generating a direct economic impact of between $24 million and $42 million per year … according to a 2019 study.”
@LarrySabato
Or is it bad news for the rest of us? We keep waiting for this fever to break. A guy that runs a brothel won a GOP nod in Nevada, & a guy in North Dakota busted for window peeping at a college dorm won a statewide primary here. We can't accept this as the new "normal."
I don't know if you can get a better impression of
@NDSUfootball
or
@Coach_RHedberg
and the work that he does than this clip from
@Chargers
HC Ken Whisenhunt from their twitter acc't:
Trey Lance’s stat line for today:
10-for-11, 185 yards passing & 4 TDs, and 5 rushes for 116 yards and 2 more TDs. 6 total TDs, and throwing dimes. On behalf of BisoNation, thank you PJ Fleck for being you!
In 2019, ESPN’s CFB 150 ranked North Dakota State as one of the Top 10 all-time programs in College Football history. It’s about that time again. The march is on!
#BisonPride
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Feel horrible for Bengals No. 58, Joseph Ossai. Tough mistake in the worst possible spot in game. Prayers to him, man. Lots of plays impact a game, hate to see that happen to anyone. 🙏
In the eight seasons since 2011, North Dakota State football is an unworldly 111-8 with 6 national championships and 8 MVFC titles. The Bison are gunning for a 7th FCS title in eight years, and their 15th national championship in program history (all since 1965).
Heady praise — Business Insider ranks NDSU the third most dominant college football program of the last decade behind only Clemson and Alabama.
#BisonPride
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Give
@JMU
Football a call. I’m not kidding. I’d pick James Madison to beat Wake Forest in the
#GatorBowl
. Wake Forest still gets a game, Dukes are a very good opponent, Dukes aren’t doing anything right now, it’s a good story, everybody wins.
@RossDellenger
Because of a COVID outbreak, Texas A&M is unable to play in the Gator Bowl, sources tell
@SINow
. Aggies don’t have enough available players.
Gator is searching for a replacement bowl team, sources say, but the only way that's possible is if another bowl is impacted.
Folks writing or saying that NDSU was vulnerable this fall, that this was the year to beat them, the numbers don’t lie. This was a great team with a strong, punishing offense and historically good defense. The Herd didn’t limp to a title, they kicked ass on the way to one. 2/2
Can y'all please stop favoring NDSU by playing 3rd down bell only for NDSU and make the crowd cheer and make noises with your in-game entertainment activities only during JMU offense?? This was blatantly obvious in 2017. Much appreciated 🙏
#NeutralGround
#PlayFair
#Unbiased
North Dakota State was featured prominently on ESPN, and Fox's broadcast of the Vikings vs. Eagles, last weekend, drawing rave reviews from high places for its championship culture and passionate fan base.
24/7 Sports ranks North Dakota State as the 4th best tailgating destination in ALL of college football. I think we should be higher.
#BisonPride
If you don’t know, now you know!
You can hear someone from NDSU shouting out what play JMU is about to run before the snap on Hendrick’s interception — they’re yelling the word “pick,” as in a pick pass. That’s great scouting, coaching, and players executing. That’s Bison Football.
Impressive numbers from the Dakota Markers appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay. College GameDay averaged 1,706,000 viewers for the complete three hour show from Brookings, SD. In the final hour, the show averaged 2,070,000 viewers.
#DakotaMarker