Game Thread: National Championship Game (D2) - ESPN2, 1500 Central

[UNA Lion]

First time the Lions have made it to the big dance since I graduated in '95!

... and second to last season they'll be able to compete in the Division II playoffs, prior to making the transition to FCS.

North Alabama vs. NW Missouri St.

Weather is a serious factor, so won't be much purple in the stands today ...

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UNA Students & Fans: The decision has been made to cancel our 3 student buses that were leaving for Kansas City at Midnight. Due to the treacherous road conditions, it is not safe to send our students out. There have been over 250 wrecks today along I-70, and we currently have 2 fan/staff/cheerleader buses that have been stopped for hours. Students, if you have not left, we ask that you please not attempt to drive. The roads are very unsafe and your safety is what is most important to us! 306 BBQ will be hosting a watch party, and we would love for you all to join them. Thank you all for your understanding! Roar Lions!
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Giving NWMS the edge today - they're a darn good team, and basically playing in front of a home crowd today.

Even so ...


Roar Lions!

 

[Brasky]

First time the Lions have made it to the big dance since I graduated in '95!

... and second to last season they'll be able to compete in the Division II playoffs, prior to making the transition to FCS.

North Alabama vs. NW Missouri St.

Weather is a serious factor, so won't be much purple in the stands today ...

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UNA Students & Fans: The decision has been made to cancel our 3 student buses that were leaving for Kansas City at Midnight. Due to the treacherous road conditions, it is not safe to send our students out. There have been over 250 wrecks today along I-70, and we currently have 2 fan/staff/cheerleader buses that have been stopped for hours. Students, if you have not left, we ask that you please not attempt to drive. The roads are very unsafe and your safety is what is most important to us! 306 BBQ will be hosting a watch party, and we would love for you all to join them. Thank you all for your understanding! Roar Lions!
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Giving NWMS the edge today - they're a darn good team, and basically playing in front of a home crowd today.

Even so ...


Roar Lions!

Good luck to your Alma mater dude.

 

[fishinabarrel]

Congrats on them making it this far.

 

[UNA Lion]

Congrats on them making it this far.

Yeah, that'll be my consolation, when the Bearcats kick our teeth in later today.

 

[UNA Lion]

Geez, the icy travel nightmare in Kansas City really took its toll - stands are mostly vacant.

Snow all over the field - temps hovering around 15 degrees - that should favor the Bearcats too.

 

[TheDayMan]

Yeah, that'll be my consolation, when the Bearcats kick our teeth in later today.

I dont like your attitude.

 

[UNA Lion]

Got a hurt Bearcat already.

Conditions are just nasty.

 

[UNA Lion]

Bobbled long-snap ... ball must be hard as a friggin rock.


... and a hurt Lion.

 

[TheDayMan]

This game's gonna be great. Love snow games.

 

[TheReal_NU]

Man. I don't think the Husker D had 2 hits all season as hard as the last four plays in this game.

 

[UNA Lion]

Both these teams are known for hard-hitting defenses.

UNA's offensive strength is through the air - this weather won't help that.

 

[TheDayMan]

Man. I don't think the Husker D had 2 hits all season as hard as the last four plays in this game.

You guys gotta get that figured out man...

 

[UNA Lion]

Nice punt!

 

[TheDayMan]

That was a great play by that linebacker.

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

This game's gonna be great. Love snow games.

Oh yes snow game

got me interested

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

Since I just turned it on, it is impossible to tell where UNA is on the field

but I guess they were in range where they needed a punt. Lucky fumble recovery there

 

[UNA Lion]

Geez Lions, y'all got to get those turnovers!

 

[TheDayMan]

New plan-don't field punts.

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

That's two fumbles since I started watching

 

[UNA Lion]

Tucker usually gets yards when keeping the ball, but it's clear the Bearcats game-planned that.