Kats now know where they stand

[blackfordpu]

Bearkats know where they stand
By Cody Stark
Assistant Sports Editor

FARGO, N.D. — It was a tough one to swallow, but the Bearkats have nothing to hang their heads about following Saturday night’s heartbreaking loss at North Dakota State.

The Sam Houston State coaches had the team ready to play and they almost walked away with an upset over the fourth-ranked Bison. The Kats took North Dakota’s best shots and kept fighting and clawing until the final seconds ticked off the clock.

They didn’t get beat, there just unfortunately had to be a winner and loser on the scoreboard at the end of one of the best college football games to date in this young season.

This is a different team from the one that took the field against Angelo State three weeks ago. The Kats finally found the leadership they needed. Quarterback Rhett Bomar put the team on his shoulders in the fourth quarter, and the rest of the offense responded. The wide receivers Catron Houston, Justin Wells, Darnell Jones and tight end Blake Martin made plays and the offensive line did their part. They were confident and never gave up even when the Bison took a 34-21 lead in the second half.

SHSU head coach Todd Whitten said earlier in the week that there was some doubt as to what exactly this team was capable of doing and where they stood at the Football Championship Subdivision level after opening the season with a pair of Division II opponents. But any questions about how explosive this offense could be were answered, and Bearkat fans can rest easy because this team proved they are one of the top FCS squads in the country.

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[elkmcc]

I watched a couple of youtube videos of this game and I was very impressed with SHSU's performance in this game against NDSU. To play that well (a long way) away from home speaks volumes. Bomar obviously is the real deal. I truely expect to see Sammy in Wa/Griz come late November or December. SHSU is a classy program with classy fans. Best of luck and hang your heads high.

Whomever is doing those videos is very adept at it. Montana needs some of that.

[blackfordpu]

I watched a couple of youtube videos of this game and I was very impressed with SHSU's performance in this game against NDSU. To play that well (a long way) away from home speaks volumes. Bomar obviously is the real deal. I truely expect to see Sammy in Wa/Griz come late November or December. SHSU is a classy program with classy fans. Best of luck and hang your heads high.

Whomever is doing those videos is very adept at it. Montana needs some of that.

A RTV student and big Bearkat fan does the videos. His board name is patssle.

[BisonBacker]

Some were also done by NDSU and whoever they have doing their ads like this one.

[tplesuk111]

The Fargodome has always been a difficult place for Southland teams to play in but the Bearkats played like it was in their own backyard. The Bison were very very fortunate to come away with a win in that game and I think if SHSU can play like that for the rest of the year, they won't be losing too many more games. It's a shame someone had to lose that game, I'm just glad the Bison didn't give Bomar another minute otherwise he probably would've ripped us up again.