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[Big_Al]

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People here may not like it, but the truth hurts. 1400 is waaaaay too much.

Indeed. Good thing the D didn't give up that many yards. Not that 1288 is much better. Of course, when the offense only puts up 1055 yards and coughs up the ball 2 more times than the D is able to steal it from our opponents (5 takeaways vs. 7 giveaways), then it gets pretty rough on the D. Those aren't pretty numbers over the last 3 games, folks.

It's a truism to talk about football being a team sport, but it's hard to argue against it. Yes, if the D could have held down the yards & points, we could have won the last 2 games. However, that gets harder when the D is asked to go into the game on a short field because of a turnover. Also, if our team is allowing 20-27 points a game, there's no reason UNI shouldn't be putting up 30-35 points, as well.

Of course there is room for improvement on D but it would be silly to suggest that is where the majority of problems lie.

[Silent Earl]

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I haven't heard anyone suggest the majority of the problems lie on defense. A lot of people are blaming the offense entirely, or one player entirely, and suggesting the defense has played great which simply isn't true. I got the impression listening to Farley he was most disappointed in the defense, of course that's his baby.

The offense turned the ball over 3 times last game it's true, but all in the first half, and we led at halftime. The poor second half defense was a major contributor to the loss.

We've historically, in the Farley era anyway, had a very strong defense that has been expected to carry the offense somewhat. We build our team around that, it is why the offensive play calling is often considered too conservative, we rely on our defense to win games for us. This years group hasn't been able to do that when necessary the last two weeks.

I know I'm going to get jumped now, so let me just reemphasize that the majority of the problem has been with the offense.

[06panther10]

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I haven't heard anyone suggest the majority of the problems lie on defense. A lot of people are blaming the offense entirely, or one player entirely, and suggesting the defense has played great which simply isn't true. I got the impression listening to Farley he was most disappointed in the defense, of course that's his baby.

The offense turned the ball over 3 times last game it's true, but all in the first half, and we led at halftime. The poor second half defense was a major contributor to the loss.

We've historically, in the Farley era anyway, had a very strong defense that has been expected to carry the offense somewhat. We build our team around that, it is why the offensive play calling is often considered too conservative, we rely on our defense to win games for us. This years group hasn't been able to do that when necessary the last two weeks.

I know I'm going to get jumped now, so let me just reemphasize that the majority of the problem has been with the offense.

I think that's a pretty decent assessment. Its not as if Farley doesn't care that the offense is struggling, but I think he feels like if they can only score 14 points, its up to the D to hold the other team to 13 points, and right now they aren't doing that.

[Khan4Cats]

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I think that's a pretty decent assessment. Its not as if Farley doesn't care that the offense is struggling, but I think he feels like if they can only score 14 points, its up to the D to hold the other team to 13 points, and right now they aren't doing that.

I think what Farley may have been most peeved about was that the offense may have sputtered and given up bad position, but with the game still in doubt, the defense allowed SDSU to go 94 yards after the offense and special teams had pinned the Jacks deep. We have to get them off the field and win the field position battle when they are given that opportunity.

[georgeW]

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I think what Farley may have been most peeved about was that the offense may have sputtered and given up bad position, but with the game still in doubt, the defense allowed SDSU to go 94 yards after the offense and special teams had pinned the Jacks deep. We have to get them off the field and win the field position battle when they are given that opportunity.

In GR's post game interview, Farley sounded more frustrated and pissed off than I have ever heard before. He specifically alluded to the break down in Pass Defense in the second half. Also, the fact that PG is not seeing or reading the coverages correctly and that they (the coaches) would figure out why in the next few days. Several times he mentioned how upset he was about the timing of the bye week. He also mentioned that there could or would (I don't recall exactly which word he used) be 2-3 personnel changes in each the Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. And the team is suffering from the flu.

[Roy Fleming]

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When your a senior in college the kid excuse doesn't hold weight.

Yeah, all it would have taken is for Pat to add..."and, of course, SDSU is a very good team" to one or two of his comments and it would have sounded completely different.

Don't be too harsh on him. I think he will do better the next time he is interviewed...win or lose. Hell, most people would just freeze up if you put a microphone in front of them...and then add a TV camera!

[MnPantherFan]

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Yeah, all it would have taken is for Pat to add..."and, of course, SDSU is a very good team" to one or two of his comments and it would have sounded completely different.

Don't be too harsh on him. I think he will do better the next time he is interviewed...win or lose. Hell, most people would just freeze up if you put a microphone in front of them...and then add a TV camera!

You have to be kidding right? He's a Returning senior starting QB. You make it sound like he's never been interviewed before. It's just PC to say certain things or don't say anything at all. Like it or not that's just the way the game is played.

Maybe it's time to trot out the old bromide that QB's get too much credit after a win and too much blame after a loss and leave it at that. Let's look to the future, I'm afraid with the bye week things are going to fester.

[bobsboy84]

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You have to be kidding right? He's a Returning senior starting QB. You make it sound like he's never been interviewed before. It's just PC to say certain things or don't say anything at all. Like it or not that's just the way the game is played.

Maybe it's time to trot out the old bromide that QB's get too much credit after a win and too much blame after a loss and leave it at that. Let's look to the future, I'm afraid with the bye week things are going to fester.

It is my understanding that Farley gave the players Sunday and Monday off. The only thing festering will be the blisters on their feet and asses....

[houndawg]

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boo frickin hoo. They're calling it like it is.
UNI, SDSU, and SIU are pretty much teams of the same caliber (this season). The teams that can execute the best get the win. And UNI hasn't executed.
And that is what was said in the press conference. There's no reason why they should have to kiss arse the winning team.

Well, which is it?

[Roy Fleming]

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You have to be kidding right? He's a Returning senior starting QB. You make it sound like he's never been interviewed before. It's just PC to say certain things or don't say anything at all. Like it or not that's just the way the game is played.

Maybe it's time to trot out the old bromide that QB's get too much credit after a win and too much blame after a loss and leave it at that. Let's look to the future, I'm afraid with the bye week things are going to fester.

How many times has Pat been interviewed like that (at a table in front of cameras) after a big loss? Sure, he should have been a bit more gracious, but I would still cut him some slack.

My prediction...people here are going to be talking about what a great job Pat did at the end of the season and in the playoffs.

[UNIAlum95]

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Well, which is it?

UNI isn't the team we thought going in to either of these games. Panther fans are obviously going to see that as an execution problem. SIU and SDSU fans are going to see it as their teams are better than the Panthers. Either way, we have two conference losses and the title now runs through Brookings since you guys have to travel up there.

[houndawg]

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UNI isn't the team we thought going in to either of these games. Panther fans are obviously going to see that as an execution problem. SIU and SDSU fans are going to see it as their teams are better than the Panthers. Either way, we have two conference losses and the title now runs through Brookings since you guys have to travel up there.

I think lack of execution is a symptom of the problem, at least for talented teams.

[Cap'n Cat]

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Enough already, people. We've all made our points. Let's move on.



Now, about this outdoor stadium thing...........

[Trapped in California]

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Now, about this outdoor stadium thing...........

SDSU needs to get rid of their outdoor stadium - they need a DOME.