As we enjoy and celebrate this weekend's festivities surrounding North Dakota State's game against Valparaiso, it's important that we reflect on the twentieth anniversary of 9/11. On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people were killed in four separate acts of terrorism against America in New York City, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania. We honor the memories of those lost as we will never forget the events of that day and its aftermath.

I was sitting in a history class at Menard Hall on NDSU's campus when we learned the first plane hit the World Trade Center. Later that day, I walked to class at South Engineering by the Bison statue on the south end of campus. Campus was somber and quiet as the world had changed forever. Yet here we are, 20 years later, still standing, and still united. 

Shifting gears, we're joined by Brian Shawn from Midco Sports to talk about the Herd's 28-6 opening day win over Albany. We discuss the dominating performance from Code Green, the solid play from Bison quarterback Quincy Patterson, and the Rams and the rushing attack bulldozing the Great Danes in the second half. The Herd out-gaining Albany 259-22 on the ground. We also visit about NDSU's improved secondary play, and the focus on getting better and taking strides against Valpo this week.

It's a day for reflection, and celebration, as we stand united, the Strength of the Herd, this week, on Herd It Hear With Swany. 

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