Playoff Field SWAG

[Blue42]

That's what I want to see. As bad as it sounds I would like to see a loss now. It feels like the team needs to get a loss in so they can get it out of their system. Much better now than in the playoffs.

You've gotta be kidding me.

You'd really like to see this team give up it's #1 seed and home field through the playoffs in exchange for a loss to one of two 0-9 teams.

Think of how we won the playoff games in New Hampshire and Texas State in 2005. Do you want to take your chances on the road again this year? No thanks.

[AmesPanther]

I'd rather see a loss to a Gateway team and a national title than a loss in whatever round of the playoffs.

I like Sheik's idea of just stumbling enough, but not actually losing in a few games so that the guys realize they aren't invincible.

[Mountain Panther]

I'd rather see a loss to a Gateway team and a national title than a loss in whatever round of the playoffs.

I like Sheik's idea of just stumbling enough, but not actually losing in a few games so that the guys realize they aren't invincible.

I'll tell you what I want....for UNI to lay an absolute as*-kicking on EVERY opponent, much like the 1995 Nebraska team who beat everyone by an average of 38 points (and that INCLUDES the NC game).

Losing doesn't help the team.

[Blue42]

I'll tell you what I want....for UNI to lay an absolute as*-kicking on EVERY opponent, much like the 1995 Nebraska team who beat everyone by an average of 38 points (and that INCLUDES the NC game).

Losing doesn't help the team.

Absolutely. Set your sights on 15-0 and a title. Why concede anything along the way.

UNI football has never been positioned this well. They've set the table for a potential historic season. It's time to swing for the fence.

[Newsbreaker]

Absolutely. Set your sights on 15-0 and a title. Why concede anything along the way.

UNI football has never been positioned this well. They've set the table for a potential historic season. It's time to swing for the fence.

I agree completely!!! I've said on this board for some time now, the year we finally "do it" will be a year when we've put together a resume so strong, the committee is physically unable to put us at any sort of a disadvantage (in terms of at-large bid or road games) and we run the table.

I believe in this team, but no matter what happens over the next month, this is as fun as it gets!!!

[Panthers#1]

That's what I want to see. As bad as it sounds I would like to see a loss now. It feels like the team needs to get a loss in so they can get it out of their system. Much better now than in the playoffs.

I kind of understand what you are saying and no disrespect but that is not a great idea.

Losing to Indiana State or Southern Utah, would not make the team better. Yeah, they would get a loss out of their system (whatever that means?) but they would have to play on the road in the playoffs. UNI would definatly drop out of getting a good seed in they playoffs and maybe only get one home playoff game. I wouldn't want the team to play in Montana, Delaware, Lake Charles, LA, or any of the other places we would have to play if we lost now. The FCS playoffs historically (not just looking at UNI in previous playoffs but other road teams as well) are tough to win when you are playing on the road.

If a loss were ever needed, it should have happened against SIU, YSU, Ill. St., or some other game earlier in the season. NOT NOW! Winning those tough games showed that our football team has a lot of heart and will scratch and claw to get the W. A loss now only puts doubt in their head. We are going to be playing two teams that have a combined record of 0-19. Why in the hell would you want to lose to one of them?

Personally, I would hope that UNI can win these last two games and get into playoff form for the tough FCS playoffs. With that said, GOOOOOO PANTHERS!!!!

[01PantherFan]

I would hate to think if we lost to a 0-9 team let alone it would cost us a seed we would be lucky to be in the top 10 IMO

[bison90]

I wouldn't worry too much about your remaining teams but Southern Utah had been a tough bunch of kids that just can't get over the hump. sure they're 0-9 but they have been in just about every game.
I hate all of you and your playoff talk

[Newsbreaker]

I wouldn't worry too much about your remaining teams but Southern Utah had been a tough bunch of kids that just can't get over the hump. sure they're 0-9 but they have been in just about every game.
I hate all of you and your playoff talk

Just wait 12 months, until you've completed your first half lap through the Gateway...then you'll know what hate means!!!

[unigriff]

I aint scared of no bison!

[bison90]

Good stuff. I like it here. Are you gonna put up 100 today?

[Newsbreaker]

Good stuff. I like it here. Are you gonna put up 100 today?

That's not how we roll.

When you're good, you don't have to roll up a lesser man to prove it.

[bison90]

Not saying that it is a statement or anything, but ISU is THE CELLAR!! the players aren't just gonna fall down on a 60 yd run. Not that you would run up the score, but national championship caliber teams play at a consistently high level no matter who they are playing and if its the first team in the game or the 3rd. The desire to push yourself and always do you best is in any top athlete. Maybe I was a little facetious, but c'mon. You should put up points to stay sharp for thanksgiving weekend. remember...Any Given Saturday

[Newsbreaker]

Scoring a ton and 'running it up' aren't the same thing.

[01PantherFan]

Scoring a ton and 'running it up' aren't the same thing.

very true, we scored a ton last night but in no way ran up the score I think its realistic to say we could of hit a 100 last night if we wanted to !