Most memorable of '07?

[06panther10]

Sadly the 2007 football season is over. It was a tremendous season with many great memories.

My question is what will you remember most from this year? What is the most significant thing from 2007?

For me, when I will look back on 2007 I will remember homecoming with the packed dome and all those towels waving. That is a lasting image that I will not forget. Also "the catch" in the first round game was really a great moment in Panther football history.

I think the most significant moment of '07 was beating the Cyclones in Ames(quite easily) and storming the field in front of the largest crowd ever in that stadium. Also being ranked number #1 most of the year was special.

What do you guys think?

[84Alum]

Re: Most memorable of '07?

Wow! Do I have to come up with just one??? This incredible season was jam-packed with memories -
I was able to attend all the home games and the two playoff games this year...and agree that the Homecoming sellout with the towels was a moment forever etched in my memory bank...
I'm the proud father of a drum major in the Panther Marching Band, and thoroughly enjoyed watching him "do his thing" all season...
Being in person with my youngest son at the UNI-Iowa State game and rushing onto the field at the conclusion of that great victory, singing the fight song with the football team...
Traveling to Western Illinois on the fan bus and watching our defense shutdown Donaldson, and our offense run the ball pretty much wherever they wanted...
The pre-game traditions, the "ferocious predator" announcements...all the things that make Panther football what it is are what make the memories for me. I've been attending games for over 20 years...and I STILL love to see that garage door go up, the fight song start up and the cheer of the crowd as the team runs onto the field...it's GAME DAY...
This was an incredible season...a great team...and I can hardly wait til next year...Go Panthers!

[Blue42]

Re: Most memorable of '07?

I wasn't able to be in Ames to sing the fight song with the team after that win. That had to be nice.

So for me it was the end of the New Hampshire game. I kept thinking we could get it done with a minute left. But when Leonard caught that ball the place went nuts. Man that was fun. The the players left the field and most the fans waited til they opened the garage door to give them another round of appreciation.

2nd to me was the close of the Southern Utah game when Justice and the crowd acknowledged the undefeated season. Had a historic feel.

[JCPanthers]

Re: Most memorable of '07?

The 11-0 record for the regular season and the Gateway Championship and the win at Iowa State and the #1 ranking and the #1 seed and all the bus trips to the away games and the.....Ok...sorry I cheated.

[BCPanther]

Re: Most memorable of '07?

The second half of the Western Illinois game. I believe that that was the peak of what this team was on the field. We just couldn't capture that magic again for the rest of the year...

[pantherclaw]

Re: Most memorable of '07?

ISU, beating SIU in the dome on the last play, paying back WIU for them beating us in the dome last year, being on the Sidelines at the WIU game, JC's "good call TA" at MSU, Killing SUU after their coach didn't think we would, "The Catch" and even though it was a loss my final game marching in the dome. THanks for the memories '07 panthers.

[oldcat]

Re: Most memorable of '07?

Since it is difficult to narrow it down..................I'm just thankful for ALL the memories of this team for 2007!

[Jonsoup]

Re: Most memorable of '07?

Since it is difficult to narrow it down..................I'm just thankful for ALL the memories of this team for 2007!

I second that.

Well said OLDCAT.

[PantherChic]

Re: Most memorable of '07?

Definitely all of the above, but to me the most memorable now is what Farley said at the post game press conference. How he choked up thanking the media, the fans, the Cedar Valley, for packing the Dome, for covering them, for giving them the support all year long. For me, hearing a coach truly express that gratitude for fans and knowing how he truly feels is the most memorable moment.

[PantherChic]

Re: Most memorable of '07?

But I will NEVER forget that feeling at ISU, that feeling at the end of the SIU game, that feeling after the Southern Utah game, and especially that feeling after "The Catch"! Oh, to have those moments back!

[SALUKI FAN]

Re: Most memorable of '07?

I will never forget the end of the SIU game either! I don't think even crack heads go from as high as I was to as low as I was that quick. I was like OMG he is gonna .....ok, no he is not! I told a friend of mine during my low moment that we should just forfeit the UNI games at the dome from this point forward and take advantage of the extra week of rest!

[TCuni]

Re: Most memorable of '07?

Two days later, and I'm still walking around with a heavy heart. Nothing will ever top the highs that this team gave me this year. The first sell-out in 12 years, the first perfect regular season, the return by the artist formerly known as Johnny Gray and now known as The Blur, the catch, and the heart, passion, and love that this team put into this program. But I think the best feeling I've ever had as a Panther was running out of a tunnel to "Carrying a number one ranking, a 12-0 record, and a Gateway Conference championship....." Thanks to all the fans for packing the dome and making it such a memorable season.

[Panther89]

Re: Most memorable of '07?

All of it, really. I only went to the ISU game. As tempted as I was to run out on the field, I let the younger kids have their moment. I did, however, stay up on the hillside and cheer for what seemed like half an hour after the game. I remember bringing my entire family to that game, sitting (actually standing) with all of the college kids, and how it seemed like one great big family of Panthers over there. What's even cooler is that the UNI students were so good to be around, even with younger kids; I never felt like it wasn't a family friendly place to bring my youngsters.
Other than that, the Panthers had so very many great moments to watch and enjoy that honestly, the entire season was the best memory. Listening to them come from behind in Brookings; watching them pull out the win against Youngstown (I still can't figure that one out!) The SIU game, and of course, the playoffs, etc.
Even though I didn't attend in person to many of them, it was cool that I had Gary Rima to tell me about it on the radio, and also the CSTV feed, and of course, all of the folks here at Panther Nation. I always felt like I was among friends and like minded people, so this board will be part of the memories this season as well.
Anyway, it's on to next year, and we'll look forward, yet at the same time, what a fun year this one was. In spite of the way that it ended, and how bad it hurt Saturday, it was more than worth every moment of the ride.

[CincyPanther88]

Re: Most memorable of '07?

That WIU game was about the most dominant performance of one team over another that were more or less equally matched. They way they just ran the ball down WIU's throat was just remarkable. The comeback against YSU was not unexpected but pretty exciting. And the playoff game against UNH that I actually got to attend. My first Dome game in over a decade. I'm looking forward to next season where I may be able to go to both the Indiana St. and YSU games.

I'm really going to miss the security I felt of having Eric Sanders at QB. Nothing against Pat Grace but we all know what Eric could do and Pat's got some big shoes to fill. If he can do half as good as Eric, we'll be OK.

[GatewayFB]

Re: Most memorable of '07?

This one is easy...Parsons knocking the SIU guy out of bounds on the six yard line to end the game. Not only a very good play...but if he does not make that play how does the rest of the season go?