Drake predictions

[igo4uni]

I think that we beat Drake pretty handily: 38-6.
Attendance: 8,650 (it pains me, but I think the Thursday night game will keep a lot of out of town people from making the trip.)

Anyone else??

peace

igo4uni

[buckswope]

I say 41-14 UNI victory. Just as Iowa will over look us we will over look Drake. We easily could dismantle these guys by 60 but Coach Salmon will not run up the score, and the 3rd string will be in by the 4th quarter so drake may get a few cheap one's in.

[panther2317]

I know we're not SMS, but Drake went down to Springfield last season on a Thursday night and played the Bears to a 31-26 game. They were leading in the 4th quarter, so I'm not ready to give the game to the Panthers today.

I think UNI will win, but Drake will be very competitive. This is their 'step up' game just like the Iowa game is for the Panthers this season. They will give their best effort in the Dome.

I seriously hope that many students use this game as a chance to have a great time before getting out of town for Labor Day Weekend. What a great chance to tailgate all day, hit the game and then the Hill afterwards.

I'm from Des Moines and I'm going to take a 1/2 day off of work Thrusday and luckily I've got Friday off too. I hope many will make the trip and enjoy the day.

I would hope UNI fans could get 10,000 people into the Dome for this opener. Let's go fans!!! Get your tickets and havea great time

[Panthers to the Bone]

2317-

Remember, Drake lost their whole O-line from last year (actually a majority of their starters, from what I remember), and SMS wasn't that good last season (with the exception of the Sam Houston game).

[Hime_Peterson]

UNI big.

48-7

[FMPanther]

Win.

38-10

9,560 for attendance.

[Matt Trump]

62-0
Panthers win
Not even close

[GonzoCat]

48-10

UNI calls off the dogs early and DU scores all their points against reserves.

[#1pantherfan]

This will be a very good game for the Panthers. They will be scoring non-stop

UNI Panthers: 41
Drake: 14
Attendance: 7,500

[panther2317]

OK...I think Thursday night is going to be a good night for college football!!! Talk to all of your friends and get them to get out to the DOME on Thursday night. If they get off of work at 5:00 PM...that's plenty of time to get to Cedar Falls and get a seat in the Dome!

This game SHOULD BE a near sell-out...a home opener with an in-state rival with a team that has National Championship aspirations.

GO PANTHERS!!!

[JCPanthers]

If they get off of work at 5:00 PM...that's plenty of time to get to Cedar Falls and get a seat in the Dome!

Heck, I took the entire afternoon off. I'll probably be setting up around 2-3 pm for the first Big Tailgate of the year. My wife thinks I'm nuts and I'm sure I'll probably be by myself for the first 3 hours, but I don't care. You've gotta do it right on opening night!. Stop by, we'll be in the Gold Lot west of the Dome way back next to the grass. Look for the "The Flag"!!

I hear PTTB isn't going to make this first one...but he'll make the rest of them.

Oh prediction:

Panthers: 38
Dogs: 0

[oldcat]

JC..........great attitude! On PTTB............doesn't he have his "chairs" yet?

[igo4uni]

Heck, I took the entire afternoon off. I'll probably be setting up around 2-3 pm for the first Big Tailgate of the year. My wife thinks I'm nuts and I'm sure I'll probably be by myself for the first 3 hours, but I don't care. You've gotta do it right on opening night!. Stop by, we'll be in the Gold Lot west of the Dome way back next to the grass. Look for the "The Flag"!!

I hear PTTB isn't going to make this first one...but he'll make the rest of them.

Oh prediction:

Panthers: 38
Dogs: 0

I may have to swing by and say "hi" to ya JC. I plan on "working" (read: goofing off) in Cedar Falls on game day.

peace

igo4uni

[panther2317]

I'm really excited about this game...I think I may have to take the Fan Bus from Des Moines, so I won't get to the Dome until later, but the game is the most important event (a close second to the tailgate) and then get a ride home

GO PANTHERS

[Panthers to the Bone]

JC..........great attitude! On PTTB............doesn't he have his "chairs" yet?

Haha! Real funny, oldcat!

Yes, I have been an inexperienced tailgater, and yes, last year I had no chairs, but my wife came through in a huge way this year for Christmas and bought me some very cool UNI tailgating chairs from Scheels. Note: only 2 chairs, so the rest of the tailgating group needs to bring their own or be subject to sitting on the trunk of my car (note #2: Yes, I'm not cool enough to even own a tailgate/truck)!

I'll be there for every other game for tailgating, and am even planning on making the WIU bus trip.