New Hampshire @ UNI - First Round

[MiloCat]

Re: New Hampshire @ UNI - First Round

I agree 2317, I don't understand the thinking there either.

This year, the committee let in
1)A 4 loss team
2)Sent that team 1700 miles for their first game (ahem, proximity)

Still, if YSU finds one more win in there somewhere, they're in.

They also sent Wofford, the SoCon co-champ, to Montana. I guess if you're not on a bus, you can go anywhere.

Also, one of YSU wins was a D-II. UNH had no D-II and beat a FBS team (even if it was Marshall).

[GonzoCat]

Re: New Hampshire @ UNI - First Round

Did anyone not beat a FBS team this year? I'm curious what the 16 FCS playoff team's record was against FBS opponents. Maybe somebody with a little time who's good at that sort of research could answer that question. Maybe throw NDSU in there too since they are obviously a top FCS team and I know their record was 2-0, so it helps make it look better.

[JayJ79]

Re: New Hampshire @ UNI - First Round

The FCS overall was 9-67 against FBS teams (with one left to play).

The 16 FCS playoff teams were 6-9 against FBS
(and if you want to include NDSU, it would be 8-9)

FBS wins by playoff teams:
W 9/1 Appalachian St, 34 ; Michigan, 32
W 9/8 Northern Iowa, 24 ; Iowa State, 13
W 9/8 Southern Ill, 34 ; Northern Ill, 31
W 9/15 New Hampshire, 48 ; Marshall, 35
W 9/15 McNeese State, 38 ; UL Lafayette, 17
W 10/27 Delaware, 59 ; Navy, 52

FBS losses by playoff teams:
L 9/1 Eastern Ky, 10 ; Kentucky, 50
L 9/1 James Madison, 14 ; North Carolina, 37
L 9/1 Richmond, 17 ; Vanderbilt, 41
L 9/8 Eastern Ill, 6 ; Purdue, 52
L 9/15 Delaware State, 7 ; Kent State, 38
L 9/15 Wofford, 17 ; NC State, 38
L 9/15 Eastern Ky, 6 ; Western Ky, 26
L 9/29 Massachusetts, 14 ; Boston College, 24
L 10/20 Eastern Wash, 7 ; BYU, 42

NDSU's FBS games:
W 9/22 North Dakota St, 44 ; Central Mich, 14
W 10/20 North Dakota St, 27 ; Minnesota, 21

FBS wins by non-playoff teams:
W 9/1 Nicholls State, 16 ; Rice, 14

[Newsbreaker]

Re: New Hampshire @ UNI - First Round

Santos was hurt, but they say he looked MUCH better this past weekend. The two game skid they went on coincided with his injury.

The CAA was probably the best league in the country, as evidenced by their 5 playoff teams. The Gateway was tough as always, but really separated into three divisions. The Elite (UNI/SIU), the average (everyone else) and Indiana State. The average were all better than average, nationally speaking, but not really outstanding.

FWIW, I think if YSU wins one more game, they are in, and SIU isn't seeded.

[GonzoCat]

Re: New Hampshire @ UNI - First Round

Thanks Jay!

It doesn't look that impressive for FCS overall, but the elite of FCS compete quite well against the non-elite of FBS considering all games are on the road.

[Purple Reign]

Re: New Hampshire @ UNI - First Round

I remember first round in 2005 vs. EWU.....we couldn't do our typical "here come the panthers" run out of the tunnel because it was the playoffs. I thought that was pretty bogus and would assume the same will be true this year.

Attendance for that game was 7,746. Hopefully we can draw more this time.

Not to worry, nothing will change with the intro.

PR

[JCPanthers]

Re: New Hampshire @ UNI - First Round

Not to worry, nothing will change with the intro.

PR

Great news. However, let's get the Hells Bells intro back. What happened against Southern Utah...they played Thunderstruck.

[Newsbreaker]

Re: New Hampshire @ UNI - First Round

Great news. However, let's get the Hells Bells intro back. What happened against Southern Utah...they played Thunderstruck.

Oh dude, what the hell?!?!?! (I couldn't be at that one.)

They haven't played Hells Bells "right" all year though. There was nothing quite as cool as that first loud "DONG" all by itself. At least twice it was all the way up to the music starting.

On another note, maybe PR can talk to someone about this. Whomever is playing that song at the intro, they are playing a stereo song in a mono system, hence half the guitars are missing on that song. They need to make that a mono mix of that tune, so everything is going through both channels.

[Born-a-Panther]

Re: New Hampshire @ UNI - First Round

Great news. However, let's get the Hells Bells intro back. What happened against Southern Utah...they played Thunderstruck.

I believe they were in a hurry with everything that went on before the intro... senior recognition, etc., and couldn't get the hells bells intro started in time to even use it. But yea, big bummer... I didn't like it either.

[Big_Al]

Re: New Hampshire @ UNI - First Round

Thunderstruck is apropos, considering they were playing the Thunderbirds.

[Purple Reign]

Re: New Hampshire @ UNI - First Round

Oh dude, what the hell?!?!?! (I couldn't be at that one.)

They haven't played Hells Bells "right" all year though. There was nothing quite as cool as that first loud "DONG" all by itself. At least twice it was all the way up to the music starting.

On another note, maybe PR can talk to someone about this. Whomever is playing that song at the intro, they are playing a stereo song in a mono system, hence half the guitars are missing on that song. They need to make that a mono mix of that tune, so everything is going through both channels.

I appreciate everyone's thoughts. I have no control over the music, it is done in the adjoining booth. I'm sure they appreciate your input as well. It may sound strange but the intro can be like setting off a series of fireworks. It can be a beautiful sight and sound when all the fuses are lit in the right order. At times, that is a bit hairy depending upon how much pre-game "stuff" is squeezed in. There are several elements to making it go smoothly which involve cues from several people, most importantly the visual cue to me from the garage door that the team is ready. If you haven't already picked up on it, watch Dave Kohrs wave his arms wildly in front of the overhead door. That's my cue.
Speaking of Dave, I hope everyone on PN appreciates all that is required of staff to pull all this together. From facility staff, to sports info, to marketing, to promotions, to concessions to safety, these next three weeks (we hope) will be absolute "hell" on staff. Seasons are now crossing over each other and that will test their stamina. It's not enough to thank them here. When you see them, thank them to their face, and allow them the opportuity to share a huge sigh. They are as excited as we are with what is happening. But, we get to just sit down for dinner, they have to cook the meal and do the dishes. There is no way to mention all of them here, but Leon, Nate, Heather, Dave, Kevin, Josh, and many many others are busting their butts with very little sleep so that we can enjoy this run. They are as big a part of the team as all those guys in helmets. Please thank them.

PR

[Newsbreaker]

Re: New Hampshire @ UNI - First Round

Just something I noticed that I figured I would pass along. It could be that one half of the speaker stack is L channel and the other is R, and so on the West side we're just not hearing the other channel, I don't know. I knew it wasn't really your issue.

I think we can all agree that considering the disadvantages that a dome can have in terms of atmosphere, UNI has done an AMAZING job of making home football weekends feel like a truly big time event!

[UNIAlum95]

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I appreciate everyone's thoughts. I have no control over the music, it is done in the adjoining booth. I'm sure they appreciate your input as well. It may sound strange but the intro can be like setting off a series of fireworks. It can be a beautiful sight and sound when all the fuses are lit in the right order. At times, that is a bit hairy depending upon how much pre-game "stuff" is squeezed in. There are several elements to making it go smoothly which involve cues from several people, most importantly the visual cue to me from the garage door that the team is ready. If you haven't already picked up on it, watch Dave Kohrs wave his arms wildly in front of the overhead door. That's my cue.
Speaking of Dave, I hope everyone on PN appreciates all that is required of staff to pull all this together. From facility staff, to sports info, to marketing, to promotions, to concessions to safety, these next three weeks (we hope) will be absolute "hell" on staff. Seasons are now crossing over each other and that will test their stamina. It's not enough to thank them here. When you see them, thank them to their face, and allow them the opportuity to share a huge sigh. They are as excited as we are with what is happening. But, we get to just sit down for dinner, they have to cook the meal and do the dishes. There is no way to mention all of them here, but Leon, Nate, Heather, Dave, Kevin, Josh, and many many others are busting their butts with very little sleep so that we can enjoy this run. They are as big a part of the team as all those guys in helmets. Please thank them.

PR

They all do a great job. However, I bet they are enjoying the first playoff run where they don't have to roll up turf and put down the basketball court in between games. Remember the championship run where the football team has from the 20s to the end zones and the basketball team is setup in the center of the field. I bet Farley (and Jake) are loving not tripping over each other this year.

[JayJ79]

Re: New Hampshire @ UNI - First Round

Big kudos to ALL the staff.
Yeah, there are some things that could be better from time to time,
but overall they do an AWESOME job.
Especially since I'd wager that they work with a smaller staff/budget/etc. than BCS programs and others that people compare them too.


That being said, I have trouble believing that any of the playoff weekends could qutie match the hectic nature of this past weekend or especially the weekend before.
All of the highschool playoff games on TOP of the home football games, hosting a 3-team/6-game men's basketball tournament, with women's basketball and some volleyball matches mixed in. Now THAT is hectic!