🏈 #1 Jax State vs. #3 NDSU - FCS Championship thread

[PhillyGirl]

Because I am CFB hungry and actually enjoy catching FCS games ..

Saturday, 1/9 at 12 pm EST.

NDSU = powerhouse, dynasty, etc. They have won the past 4 titles (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014) and are seeking #5 in a row. "North Dakota State currently has more all time wins than any non-Ivy League FCS Program at nearly 700 all time wins. Of all teams established after 1894, only Oklahoma has won a higher percentage of their games than NDSU."

Jax State = the ones who almost beat Auburn in Jordan Hare earlier this year (lost in OT). Only championshio was in 1992 against Pittsburg State, in Florence, AL.

 

[sean]

being a former Jax State student, i'll be pulling hard for them to win on saturday.

 

[bamachine]

Same as sk33 here, JSU alum here. 1992 was my last year there, they almost won it the year before, made it to the finals. Of course, they were D2 then. It took them some time to catch up when they moved up to FCS, which used to be known as D1AA.

Also, think they got a little bamachine magic, as the first JSU game I attended since I left there in 92 was their opener this season at UTC.

 

[planomateo]

Place will be packed with NDSU fans. They travel well.

 

[#80]

I'm from Jacksonville went to JSU two years before transferring to Tuscaloosa. I think JSU's QB is the difference in this game he is dynamic running and passing. Cock's win this game.

 

[c5vetman]

I'm not a JSU alum, but I grew up near there (Oxford) so I'll definitely be pulling for them and checking on the game. Unfortuantely, my two youngest sons have basketball games at that time, then my oldest has his birthday party that afternoon.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

Took in the Eastern KY game at Jacksonville this year with my youngest, who is planning to attend in the Fall, and had the ribs at Cooter Brown's. If you're ever close, eat at Cooter's. $10 a ticket for games, great atmosphere, awesome band, nice stadium since the expansion, and it's in God's country.

RTR,

Tim

 

[PhillyGirl]

Place will be packed with NDSU fans. They travel well.

Frisco is basically their home away from home at this point.

 

[PhillyGirl]

Same as sk33 here, JSU alum here. 1992 was my last year there, they almost won it the year before, made it to the finals. Of course, they were D2 then. It took them some time to catch up when they moved up to FCS, which used to be known as D1AA.

Also, think they got a little bamachine magic, as the first JSU game I attended since I left there in 92 was their opener this season at UTC.

They won in '92, wouldn't you have been there for it? It was a rematch of the 1991 game.

 

[planomateo]

Frisco is basically their home away from home at this point.

I've joked with their fans the last 4 years about that very same thing when I see them in the area with their NDSU gear on. Stadium is 5-6 miles south of me.

I don't know what Frisco pays to host this, but Plano is killing them on twitter. Visit Plano (@visitplano) | Twitter

 

[Rolltide24]

I'll be in Minneapolis Monday. Many of the bankersi deal with will be at that game. They head to Texas every year, it seems like.... They're a confident bunch. I guess the way they've been winning, they can be.

 

[PhillyGirl]

I've joked with their fans the last 4 years about that very same thing when I see them in the area with their NDSU gear on. Stadium is 5-6 miles south of me.

I don't know what Frisco pays to host this, but Plano is killing them on twitter. Visit Plano (@visitplano) | Twitter

"Like Ron Burgundy, we sometimes make mistakes. We’re excited for BOTH #FCSChamp teams! #StayCocky, Plano!"

Lol

 

[Bammerboy321]

Always root for instate schools not named Auburn

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[rick4bama]

My niece is a grad. She did this I think '93/94. She also a big Bama fan too, she like me she can't watch the game with anyone. We also have two band director in our county that are JSU grad. and a were band member, but are also big Bama fans too. @crimsonpirate is a grad. and a band member.

 

[sean]

i was in the marching southerners as well.

 

[SpecThis]

I get to see my alma mater play for a national title sat night and then Bama play for one Monday night!! Gonna be a good weekend. Also was a Marching southerner.

Whup Troy! Blow southerners! And Roll Tide!


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[Rolltide24]

Sounds like we've got enough on here to take the field! At halftime at least...

 

[Sid Youngleman]

Place will be packed with NDSU fans. They travel well.

If I were in North Dakota in January, I'd travel well too. Well away.

 

[jimzx]

Same as sk33 here, JSU alum here. 1992 was my last year there, they almost won it the year before, made it to the finals. Of course, they were D2 then. It took them some time to catch up when they moved up to FCS, which used to be known as D1AA.

Also, think they got a little bamachine magic, as the first JSU game I attended since I left there in 92 was their opener this season at UTC.

JSU alumni here too! I was a student from 1990-92 and had a blast. Cooter's is great, but don't forget to stop by Brother's and Jefferson's too. Very nice people live in J'ville.

From what I have seen so far of the FCS, NDSU and JSU are by FAR the best 2 teams. It isn't even close. JSU has more talent than any other team in the FCS, the offense has very fast skill positions. Heck, on defense, LaMichael Fanning can't even get any decent playing time (can't even get a single suplex in!)

I saw a few NDSU games and those guys play HARD. I don't think I have seen any team this year, FCS or FBS, where every player on the team is playing with as much effort. It is like every player has the heart of Julio Jones, Javier Arenas, or Lane Bearden. If the game is close in the 4th quarter, I am afraid NDSU will win.

GO GAMECOCKS
RTR

 

[Bama Ravens]

Nick Gentry, who was a defensive lineman that played an important roll on our 2011 defense, is the outside linebackers coach for JSU. Here is his JSU profile:

JSU Athletics- Staff Directory

Another reason to pull for them.