Washington, D.C. –Congressman Rick Berg today offered his congratulations to the North Dakota State University Bison on winning the 2011 FCS Championship.

In a speech given on the House floor, Berg applauded the team’s hard work and dedication, which led to the Bison securing NDSU’s 9th football championship, and the first at the Division I level.

“These student athletes represent NDSU’s commitment to both academic and athletic excellence,” Berg stated. “Their character and perseverance truly exemplify the North Dakota spirit, and they have made our state proud. Congratulations to Coach Bohl, the Bison players, and NDSU fans everywhere on an excellent season.”

On January 7, 2012, the Bison defeated the Sam Houston State University Bearkats 17-6 for the national championship in Frisco, Texas.

Berg is a proud Bison fan and graduated from NDSU with a degree in ag economics.

Berg’s full remarks are as follows:

Today I want to congratulate the North Dakota State Bison on an incredible football season that led to winning the 2011 FCS championship.

More than 10,000 fans cheered on the Bison in Frisco, Texas, where the Bison defeated Sam Houston by a score of 17-6.

The Bison and Coach Craig Bohl worked hard this season, and their determination resulted in NDSU’s 9th national championship and the first championship in Division I.

These student athletes represent NDSU’s commitment to both academic and athletic excellence.  Their character and perseverance truly exemplifies the North Dakota spirit, and they have made our state proud. 

Congratulations to Coach Bohl, the Bison players, and NDSU fans everywhere on an excellent season.

Thank you, and Go Bison!

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