National Champion?

[Gil Dobie]

It's just right from my standpoint. It allows North Dakota State's defensive staff to thoroughly study Jacksonville State's offense. And I don't think it helps as much to have time to study North Dakota State's offense. I think a layoff like this is an advantage for North Dakota State and that's who I"m pulling for so I'm all for it in this case.

Plus it might mean North Dakota State's NFL caliber quarterback will be ready to play if needed. If I was North Dakota State I would play the other guy unless I felt like I had to make a change or he got hurt. But if they have that NFL caliber quarterback ready to go if they need him that'd be great.

Nope. If the NFL can do a two week layoff for the Super Bowl, the NCAA should be able to accomplish the same for its Championships.

It's a perfect break with the NFL doing Saturday games during the holidays. Championship is after Christmas weekend and after New Years weekend. Prefect timing.

[AshevilleApp]

Nope. If the NFL can do a two week layoff for the Super Bowl, the NCAA should be able to accomplish the same for its Championships.

It's a perfect break with the NFL doing Saturday games during the holidays. Championship is after Christmas weekend and after New Years weekend. Prefect timing.

Sorry Gil, but it truly gets boring for those who aren't in the fan base of the schools involved to wait three weeks. Drop a money game, or a D-2 game, and start earlier if need be. I love FCS football. But the anticipation of the playoffs really drops with the layoff. I was ready for the Championship last weekend. Two weeks is fine I guess, to allow for fans to arrange travel. Just an opinion though.

[Gil Dobie]

It's a perfect break with the NFL doing Saturday games during the holidays. Championship is after Christmas weekend and after New Years weekend. Prefect timing.

Sorry Gil, but it truly gets boring for those who aren't in the fan base of the schools involved to wait three weeks. Drop a money game, or a D-2 game, and start earlier if need be. I love FCS football. But the anticipation of the playoffs really drops with the layoff. I was ready for the Championship last weekend. Two weeks is fine I guess, to allow for fans to arrange travel. Just an opinion though.

Guess I haven't had the other perspective since they game changed to a 3 week break. Being my team is in it, I like the break. This year especially with Dad in the hospital.

[AshevilleApp]

Sorry Gil, but it truly gets boring for those who aren't in the fan base of the schools involved to wait three weeks. Drop a money game, or a D-2 game, and start earlier if need be. I love FCS football. But the anticipation of the playoffs really drops with the layoff. I was ready for the Championship last weekend. Two weeks is fine I guess, to allow for fans to arrange travel. Just an opinion though.

Guess I haven't had the other perspective since they game changed to a 3 week break. Being my team is in it, I like the break. This year especially with Dad in the hospital.

Good luck with you Dad, man. Truly.

[JohnStOnge]

It's just right from my standpoint. It allows North Dakota State's defensive staff to thoroughly study Jacksonville State's offense. And I don't think it helps as much to have time to study North Dakota State's offense. I think a layoff like this is an advantage for North Dakota State and that's who I"m pulling for so I'm all for it in this case.

This idea was true when NDSU was playing Willie Fritz's Sam Houston teams, but I'm not sure it applies as much here. JSU's offense isn't gimmicky or "new-fangled," it's just about the Gamecocks putting the ball in their superior athletes' hands. .

I disagree with that. I think JSU's offense does require very disciplined "assignment football" on defense and I do think having three weeks to prepare will help. But it doesn't matter what we think. What will be will be.

[89Hen]

I still think Sam Houston finds a way to pull this one out.

Considering you said this after the semis, please elaborate..

It was a joke.

[AshevilleApp]

Considering you said this after the semis, please elaborate..

It was a joke.

He doesn't get jokes.

[Gil Dobie]

Sorry Gil, but it truly gets boring for those who aren't in the fan base of the schools involved to wait three weeks. Drop a money game, or a D-2 game, and start earlier if need be. I love FCS football. But the anticipation of the playoffs really drops with the layoff. I was ready for the Championship last weekend. Two weeks is fine I guess, to allow for fans to arrange travel. Just an opinion though.

Guess I haven't had the other perspective since they game changed to a 3 week break. Being my team is in it, I like the break. This year especially with Dad in the hospital.

The 3 weeks off helped NDSU QB Carson Wentz get ready for the game. Nuff Said.