By - Joshua A. Swanson

To say it was a big week for North Dakota State is an understatement. Matt Larsen, North Dakota State's Director of Athletics, joins Herd It Hear to talk about one of the biggest weeks in school history. Within the span of a few days, NDSU had so much landmark news it makes even Power 5 FBS programs blush. The Bison had the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft in Trey Lance, announced their brand new state-of-the-art $38 million Nodak Insurance Company Football Performance Complex, and will take center stage this Sunday on ESPN before a national television audience in a FCS quarterfinal playoff game.

On Lance getting drafted, "It's emotional ... obviously incredibly happy for Trey and his family. You saw his reaction when he got the call from the 49ers, you get to see all the behind the scenes stuff that goes into preparing himself for that opportunity," said Larsen. "Just incredibly proud, happy, ..., everybody to a person talked about his high character, and I think that's a great sign of what North Dakota State helps to produce." 

Matt describes what this means for the Herd, talks about the spring football season, and gives us a backstage view of his own personal reaction when Bison like Lance, Dillon Radunz, and Jabril Cox get drafted. Kickoff your BISON weekend with this interview overflowing with Bison Pride brought to you by Herd It Hear With Swany! 

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