Whats been the most Surprising?

[bigfridaynite]

Defense
Pat Grace
Special teams
The running game
Wins or loses
Lets talk about the good things going on at UNI

[clenz]

Re: Whats been the most Surprising?

How fast the o-line came together. I guess it shouldn't be that big of a shock though with the coaching they have.


I would also go with the emergence of the young talent on this team.

[dustin86]

Re: Whats been the most Surprising?

I would have to go with the defense not the rush defense but the pass defense. They have stepped it up after the first couple of games. After the SDSU game i was very scared that out pass defense would be horrible throughout the whole year but it has gotten better every game that i have seen this year and i hope it keeps it up and we can shut down those damn CAA teams in the playoffs

[Mountain Panther]

Re: Whats been the most Surprising?

I would have to go with the defense not the rush defense but the pass defense. They have stepped it up after the first couple of games. After the SDSU game i was very scared that out pass defense would be horrible throughout the whole year but it has gotten better every game that i have seen this year and i hope it keeps it up and we can shut down those damn CAA teams in the playoffs

I don't think we've seen a good passing attack since USD. Playoffs will be interesting.

[Purrrrrfect]

Re: Whats been the most Surprising?

well ill put this with an asterisk (sp?) ----*Young Talent at WR

[1988]

Re: Whats been the most Surprising?

The defense. Three games in a row without allowing a touchdown? That is the stuff of legend.

[06panther10]

Re: Whats been the most Surprising?

The wins for sure. Barring a big upset on Saturday, this team will be 10-2. That's amazing for them to come back and have such an awesome year after going undefeated last season.

[KittyMeowPanther]

Re: Whats been the most Surprising?

I have to agree that the biggest surprise is the Offensive Line. The two "biggest questions" at the begging of the year were the quarterback play and how well the O-Line would play. But, if you think about how many players actually started this year on the O-Line (I count 9) and only one of them had played before this year...THAT is not only surprising but VERY impressive.

[JayJ79]

Re: Whats been the most Surprising?

I have to agree that the biggest surprise is the Offensive Line. The two "biggest questions" at the begging of the year were the quarterback play and how well the O-Line would play. But, if you think about how many players actually started this year on the O-Line (I count 9) and only one of them had played before this year...THAT is not only surprising but VERY impressive.

Bob Swift was the only returning o-line starter, I believe. but some of the others had played before. just not as starters.

['70 Grad]

Re: Whats been the most Surprising?

1. Rebuilt O-Line

2. Improving D - Backs

[bobsboy84]

Re: Whats been the most Surprising?

The O line. I posted in the first week of October what an impressive group and with only one senior. Wow, what a great illustration of reloading and WOW what a future.

[Cat80]

Re: Whats been the most Surprising?

Defense early, but I should have known better. I will never ever ever doubt an early season defense again. The fact that UNI turned into an excellent defense really shouldn't be a surprise, should it? Therefore I'll go with the O line. Best thing to keep those eastern teams frustrated in the playoffs-keep their offenses on the sidelines.

[run&blade]

Re: Whats been the most Surprising?

Defense, in the past UNI always had to out score people to win. I think it is a credit for Farlely and the coaches who are recruiting a higher level of player then we have seen in the past.

[CincyPanther88]

Re: Whats been the most Surprising?

I don't think we've seen a good passing attack since USD. Playoffs will be interesting.

I agree. It worries me a lot.

I'd say the biggest surprise would be the play of Zach Davis at QB. A freshman QB coming and and directing the team to 3 conference victories is pretty surprising.

[UNIChippewa]

Re: Whats been the most Surprising?

From a geographical distance, not being in Iowa or as close to the team as most of you, I'm really happy with how Pat Grace stepped up this season to be a good starting quarterback. The only game I've seen in person was Illinois State for Homecoming and I was really impressed with him.