Looking Into The Future: How Are We Set For '08?

[igo4uni]

y'all talk about Parsons being a liability because of his attitude,
then Randy Moss is mentioned. Talk about an even BIGGER liability due to attitude....

I happen to like a player that has some fire!!

[Mountain Panther]

y'all talk about Parsons being a liability because of his attitude,
then Randy Moss is mentioned. Talk about an even BIGGER liability due to attitude....

No Jay, I want Randy Moss ABILITY, not ATTITUDE.

Or should I say New England Moss, not Oakland Moss?

[Chitown Panther]

Call me crazy, but I can see the team being just as good or better next year.

I definately think the defense continues to improve...with the real loses being Waters and Carter.

Hard to believe that Harris and Ruffin will only be Juniors....

Our Kicker and Punter should improve.

Obviously Sanders and Rinehart are not going to be easily replaced....and I'm sure I could say others....
Grace could be a Tim Tebow type QB with his size....many Gateway teams would love to see Gray and C Lewis graduating...and hopefully Vic Williams can get another year. Schyler Oohrt is gonna be a STUD! O-line is gonna re-load.

[MGLD Panther]

I've been working on my "Run across the field to the receiver after the whistle and wave incomplete demonstratively in his face" moves. I think I've got what it takes and I'm look forward to tryouts this spring.

With that being said, props to Parsons for not having any personal fouls so far this year (knocking on my wooden desk). I cried out to you and you have answered my plea.

If only we can find a safety that is "half as good" as Parson's we will be in good shape! That guy is the best defender we have in the secondary! You have made comments about him in the past for his over-aggressive style. Did he hit on your girlfriend in the past or something?

He is an ABSOLUTE STUD on defense! He is my favorite player on this team!

[MGLD Panther]

y'all talk about Parsons being a liability because of his attitude,
then Randy Moss is mentioned. Talk about an even BIGGER liability due to attitude....

AMEN Brother!!! I think Parsons hit on the guy's girlfriend, got a better grade and disrupted the curve, got the part in play, etc. Something going on with unipnthr and PARSON.

[UNIPNTHR]

He is an ABSOLUTE STUD on defense! He is my favorite player on this team!

Sounds like you have a man crush, Rick. Maybe you should get a Facebook account and ask him to be your friend.

[GonzoCat]

Anyone, not just chitown, who thinks we're just going to replace this offensive line is crazy. It's not just a matter of being over 300 lbs. Our line this year is probably one of the top 15-20 in Division 1, not just FCS, all of D1. Most of them have been playing together 2-3 years. There's going to be a big dropoff next year until the new guys get some experience.

Besides, next year is an even number, we know what that means.

[JayJ79]

I do think Parsons goes a bit overboard sometimes,
but I think a d-back being aggressive and revved up is a good thing overall.

Is he are BEST DEFENDER BY FAR? I dunno if I'd say that. We have quite a few great defenders, but Chris is definitely among them.

[NorthernIowaBacker]

He is my favorite player on this team!

There, I fixed your post for you.

[UNIPNTHR]

I hope we pick up a WR transfer. I don't think Montari Leonard can draw enough attention away from Johnny Gray, to allow him some room to operate.

[UNIAlum95]

Is he are BEST DEFENDER BY FAR? I dunno if I'd say that. We have quite a few great defenders, but Chris is definitely among them.

Parson's is clearly the emotional leader of the defense. We will need to replace that role next year. I do like Nelson stepping into this spot next year. The kid has a lot of talent but has been stuck behind great players his whole career. Next year is his shot and I think he will make the most of it.

[UNIAlum95]

I hope we pick up a WR transfer. I don't think Montari Leonard can draw enough attention away from Johnny Gray, to allow him some room to operate.

Give the kid a chance. He's a freshman. They obviously think enough of him now to give him some minutes.

[Panther FANatic]

Honestly this is the talk every year...How can we replace this amazing team??? Well every year we seem to do it with hungry players waiting for their turn to shine. This O Line, QB, RB, WR, TE, etc. were all at one point in the shadows of someone who was obviously better than them. Our stud LB's were skinny little WR's their freshman years! That is the great thing about college football...who is going to step up and be the next Eric Sanders, Brad Meester, Mark Farley, Chris Parsons (by the way if any of you think he is a liability, imagine what kind of liability we would have on our shoulders if he wasn't here!) My point is that as long as we keep winning and selling out games and getting an ever increasing fan base, we will RELOAD every year! BEAR WEEK!!!!!

[Cap'n Cat]

Honestly this is the talk every year...How can we replace this amazing team??? Well every year we seem to do it with hungry players waiting for their turn to shine. This O Line, QB, RB, WR, TE, etc. were all at one point in the shadows of someone who was obviously better than them. Our stud LB's were skinny little WR's their freshman years! That is the great thing about college football...who is going to step up and be the next Eric Sanders, Brad Meester, Mark Farley, Chris Parsons, Cap'n Cat (by the way if any of you think he is a liability, imagine what kind of liability we would have on our shoulders if he wasn't here!) My point is that as long as we keep winning and selling out games and getting an ever increasing fan base, we will RELOAD every year! BEAR WEEK!!!!!

Fixed it for you.

[Panther FANatic]

OF COURSE! WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT THE CAP'N?????