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[PantherFan]

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You need to slow down before you step in it any more.

How many nationally televised appearances, during the regular season, have we had? FYI, "Gateway TV" or "MVFC TV" doesn't count, that's a regional offering ignored by everyone but FSN-Midwest and CSN-Chicago.

I know we were on FSN a few years ago on a Thursday night, but outside of the playoffs I can't remember a single time where we have ever been on National TV during the regular season.

We can't complain about any east coast FCS bias, about the east coast leagues getting better seeds because of better exposure, or any of that and then cry about a different day of the week when an opportunity to stand on a big stage arrives.

We were on ESPN about 20 years ago playing at Northern Arizona. And it was on a Thursday night as I recall.

No, you can't pass up those opportunities.

[GonzoCat]

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I agree that we can't pass up a chance to play on national tv. However it is kind of ironic that our new AD would be in Dsm talking about reconnecting and growing the Dsm fan base while at the same time announcing one of the games is being moved to Thurs so screw you again Dsm ticket holders.

I swear UNI goes out of it's way every chance they get to discourage anyone outside the cedar valley from being fans.

[Trapped in California]

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That's four TV games, so far. I can't believe that the UNI v YSU game is not schedule for TV, based on the preseason expectations.

[Jonsoup]

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Thanks for the updates!

[Matt Trump]

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UNI on national TV during the regular season ANYDAY beats a Saturday game.

[Cat80]

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I agree that we can't pass up a chance to play on national tv. However it is kind of ironic that our new AD would be in Dsm talking about reconnecting and growing the Dsm fan base while at the same time announcing one of the games is being moved to Thurs so screw you again Dsm ticket holders.

I swear UNI goes out of it's way every chance they get to discourage anyone outside the cedar valley from being fans.

Gonzo, I feel some of your pain, but there's only so many of us anyway. This is the 'extra' home game, no special event attached to it, and it may be the one to fit ESPNU's schedule. It's not a conference game. Of all the games to be moved, this one makes the most sense of any of them. Personally, I'd prefer the Blackhawk and Grundy plated vehicles to read a little and allow their Polk County brethren a break to get us on the road after a game. I swear, the next Buick with Grundy plates to cut me off so he can get a jump on the 20 minute ride home----

[Matt Trump]

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I agree that we can't pass up a chance to play on national tv. However it is kind of ironic that our new AD would be in Dsm talking about reconnecting and growing the Dsm fan base while at the same time announcing one of the games is being moved to Thurs so screw you again Dsm ticket holders.

I swear UNI goes out of it's way every chance they get to discourage anyone outside the cedar valley from being fans.

I'd rather watch UNI play Nichols on a Thursday night instead of UNI whip on on a pathetic Drake team in Des Moines.

[Cat80]

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I'd rather watch UNI play Nichols on a Thursday night instead of UNI whip on on a pathetic Drake team in Des Moines.

100% Agreement. However, this will be a 7:00 pm game. Matt, if you want to direct traffic after the game on a school night to get me on my way---?

[TravelingPanther]

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doesn't anyone get time off? i went to drake on a thurs for our game down there. it can work.

[georgeW]

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doesn't anyone get time off? i went to drake on a thurs for our game down there. it can work.

Get someone to be your DD and you can tailgate on your way to the game!

[Cat80]

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doesn't anyone get time off? i went to drake on a thurs for our game down there. it can work.

What? I love UNI football, but vaca days go for vacating the state. I need to be judicious in my use of them. My problem to be sure, but as an old west side fan I don't look forward to starting a two hour trip at 10:30 pm. Nor using holy vacation days for home games.

[TravelingPanther]

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flex time?

I guess UNI football is my vacation. I expect to make all of the games or maybe miss 1 at the most. i love the roadtrips and meeting other fans

[Cat80]

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flex time?

I guess UNI football is my vacation. I expect to make all of the games or maybe miss 1 at the most. i love the roadtrips and meeting other fans

Flex time? What's that? You wouldn't believe it if I told you. It's my own fault. Long trip summer 07. Spring break trip 08. Mother recovering from surgery. Etc.

To me, UNI football is a staple of life, not a vacation from it. Though road games have been few and far between.

[Chitown Panther]

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I guess everyone on Eastern Time would call us wimps from this thread .......

[TravelingPanther]

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Flex time? What's that? You wouldn't believe it if I told you. It's my own fault. Long trip summer 07. Spring break trip 08. Mother recovering from surgery. Etc.

To me, UNI football is a staple of life, not a vacation from it. Though road games have been few and far between.

Beyond fair. I once had a lot of flex and vacation time at my old job. It went quick.

Now I don't get much.