Walner Bellus

[VistaPanther]

And just what if a name leaks out and that name is the wrong one? A kids rep can be seriously tarnished. I dont understand how you could feel good about being right, if you somehow are.

I may get ripped for this rip but am I the only one that is sick of people posting crap like this on a message board? Honestly, you seem to think this is funny (as evidenced by your "wink"). Do you realize you are posting about real people? Real young men that are representing this school? How many of us were confused between 18-22??? I sure wouldn't want anyone speculating about it on a board.

You say we "asked" for it but I think people were looking for facts, not speculation.

I understand that you are an "insider" and can provide us with great information but posting stuff like this can do no one a bit of good. Honestly, its like when we were kids and ran around saying, "I know something you dont know" to get our friends interested and then wouldn't tell them.

The great thing about boards like this is you get access to lots of valuable information and the bad thing about these boards is you get access to lots of "valuable" information.

Statements like this do nothing but fan the flames on the rumor mill and that can only lead to trouble. We have players that post on this board, media members and, undoubtedly coaches and high ranking people that at least read what goes on here... there is absolutely no sense in starting things like this.

I would hate to have this board start banning lots of topics b/c of rumors run rampant... yes, you will find this on many other boards. Example - On a Wisconsin message board rumors start flying that Bielema has an "out-clause" on his contract (he doesn't) to go to Iowa if he would like. Too many people took it as fact and it was pandemonium to the point that the Athletic Department had to call a news conference to address all rumors. And now even the slightest bit of speculation leads to problems on that board.

I know you think what you wrote is pretty minimal but all it takes is someone else chiming in with: "Hey I bet you its ____________" and then someone else follows with, "Yeah, that makes sense" and another, and another and all of a sudden you've got a full blown rumor on your hands.

Sorry for the tirade but if there is one thing I've noticed on this board, its that most people steer clear of dangling information out there that has no business being out. Dont post something unless you learned it from a credible source, its a concrete fact and that source doesn't mind being revealed... and even then I'd caution that we don't necessarily "deserve" to know about it just because we are fanatics.

Well put, Madcat! You beat me to it. I was waiting for some kind of reply, perhaps more hazardous than your approach, but exactly my sentiments.

[VistaPanther]

Ummmm...the post you just made reference too is over an ENTIRE YEAR OLD. I think whatever happened, happened; and is well in the past. Just thought I'd throw that out there...

However the age of the post, Madcat is correct and it is good to reiterate such thoughts annually or quarterly or whenever the speculation over recruits and positions and players lives go on public debate by speculators.

[Winder/aka Dan Holmes]

OHMYGAWD!

Funny how these things go. Look at the interest for our school, our athletics, etc.

I spoke to former Panther FB player yesterday in Wisconsin. He's an old guy like Oldcat and I. He played in the 70s with TA. He comes back every homecoming. His son loves the chance to be on the field after the game.

Any time he or his family wear their UNI regalia, people stop them to talk about "The University of Northern Iowa" not the standard fair of "where's UNI."

Anyone remember T. Leonardelli?

[UNI MadCat]

Ummmm...the post you just made reference too is over an ENTIRE YEAR OLD. I think whatever happened, happened; and is well in the past. Just thought I'd throw that out there...

Whoops!!! Sorry about that. I just saw "1/24" and assumed it was from a couple of weeks ago. That'll learn me!!

[Winder/aka Dan Holmes]

The problem is madcat, your rants are true today. I think it's time to call out PantherInsider. Have you noticed that he/she has only posted 22 times in over a year.

Then he/she is afraid to reveal any info, in that he/she doesn't want to lose the connection between coaches and players.

I believe PantherInsider is a fraud, probably a Panther wannabe. You know like - the "enemy!!"

For some of the comments made, an insider would have had just a little information. Oh sure, one can read all of the net info and make assumptions.

So for my money, I say that PantherInsider stand up and be counted as a true Panther fan, or "to thee, reveal thyself or begone from our midst foul wretch!!!"