IdaGriz01
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This triggered so much potential for humor, I decided it needed its own thread. At least it prompted some "ink" about the Big Sky out of STATS.com ... and that's generally good. (I know some sneer at Haley and his perceived eastern, or whatever, bias, but he does get read.) http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20181004101247447276504&ref=hea&tm=&src=FCS
Couple of excerpts:
But I had not realized that the Big Sky had agreed to make them "rivals" who would play each other every year. But then, I suppose they deserve each other.
Carry on.![Coffee :coffee: :coffee:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Couple of excerpts:
First point: Personally, I have never considered either venue a "dome." They both look more like over-sized Quonset huts. At least ISU simply calls theirs an "arena," but ... "Kiddie Dome"??? Give me a break!Haley said:Idaho State in a rush to beat rival Idaho
... When Idaho visits Idaho State on Saturday for their much-anticipated first meeting in 10 years …
... [ISU] averaging more rushing yards (240.5) than passing yards (224) - something that last happened over a season in 1997
... The Idaho rivals will begin playing each other annually now that the Vandals have returned to the Big Sky from the FBS level. They bring a 28-11 series lead, including 13-6 in Pocatello, into what has been dubbed the "Battle of the Domes." Idaho State has the Holt Arena.
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But I had not realized that the Big Sky had agreed to make them "rivals" who would play each other every year. But then, I suppose they deserve each other.
Carry on.