Next Up: Southern Illinois Salukis

[pantherfansince92]

Well, not much explanation is needed for this one. It's Homecoming with the Dawgs in a game that will play a part in deciding the conference champion.

Obviously, today's game wasn't a pretty one for the Panthers but a win is a win. Penalties dominated the game and the Bison did manage to put up +500 yards against the Panther's D. The Panthers though used a balanced attack on offense and made some key plays on defense.

Southern Illinois comes in at 4-1 (3-0). After only leading 23-20 over Illinois State today, the Salukis turned it up in the 2nd half to win 43-23 in which they had over 600 yards of offense. They did give up over 300 yards passing which bodes well for the Panthers passing attack.

So, what are Panther fans thoughts on this crucial game and will we see a sellout? I know I'll be there.

[Barnstormer]

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It's on! 10 day weather forcast says partly sunny and high of 48! Tailgating is gonna rule.. then the game will too!

[achrist70]

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I hope the crowd is as awesome as it was two years ago.

[panther2317]

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SIU - never been a big fan.

[06panther10]

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**** the Salukis.

[CaBisonFan]

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**** the Salukis.

It will be a close game. We've played both, and each team is good in their own way.

[06panther10]

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It will be a close game. We've played both, and each team is good in their own way.

Uh, yeah thanks. We've played them before too.

[Newsbreaker]

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Uh, yeah thanks. We've played them before too.

If the Valley plays games without the Bison, does anyone notice?

[joecooll6]

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I WILL BE THERE!!!

Flying halfway across the country for this game. Just heading off to the airport now.

[casbern]

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I know I can't wait to be there to contribute to THE most hostile confines in the MVC. Welcome to the Dome Salukis... you are about to be dominated.

[Purrrrrfect]

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Should be a good one. I tried my darndest to get back for it...but it doesn' look like a go. Hopefully it'll be a good one and on t.v. down here!

[06panther10]

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Jegbomb, its time for your annual Saluki story.

[Saluki_Fury]

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This is of course the game I have been waiting for before the season even started. Our first real test besides Marshal. Dale Lennon finally seems to have figured out our 3rd quarter blues and Deji Karim has been ridiculous, but we all know what happens at the dome. Deji put up much better stats against Illinois State than Paschall did, but it will be interesting to see how he matches up with UNI's run defense.

Good luck, and I hope the game is much cleaner than both of our games this past week. (179 penalty yards between us and ISU, and 272 penalty yards between you and NDSU).

[panther2317]

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This game has been a roller coaster ride for many years. Strap on your seat belts Panthers fans, it's going to be a wild ride. Saluki Week is here.

[JBB]

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NDSU has played both. Neither team has what it takes for a national championship, but one or both could make the playoffs. Its difficult to tell which team has the most expectant fans. SIU fans take huge offense at anything other than praise, UNI fans are a little more congenial before a game but lack most admirable characteristics associated with good sportsmanship in victory. Its a pretty even game and home field advantage should do it.