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[Silent Earl]

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We have NEVER been given an at-large bid. NEVER.

What will it take to kill this myth off? Every other day or so someone says it and it is correctly refuted only to pop up again a couple days later. If we do make it this year will that do the job?

We were an at large selection last year. Technically we were an at large selection in what was it, 1983, when the GFC did not have an autobid?

The question is, were we ever 8-3, top 10 ranked, did not win the conference, and did not get an at large? Has that ever happened to any other GFC/MVFC team?

[Newsbreaker]

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Okay, let me rephrase that.

We have never been given an at-large bid when we weren't also the league champion.

[TheMacHouse]

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Okay, let me rephrase that.

We have never been given an at-large bid when we weren't also the league champion.

That might be true but only twice has UNI been 8-3 and not recieved a bid and in both of those years I believe UNI had 2 sub Div I wins so this would be a different case with no sub Div I wins. I am not sure about 1989 when UNI lost to Mankato and beat Fort Hays St and Ferris St if they were all sub Div I but know for sure that is the case in 1999.

That could be a bad trend going 8-3 in 1989 and 1999 and no bid with 2009 and maybe 8-3. Instead of the even/odd years it might be the years that end in 9.

[Purple Reign]

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I must say that after reviewing other threads I sense a slight, maybe even significant course correction. Quite a few very optimstic fans regarding our chances of making the play-offs. Having said that I realize someone will come on here with a "not gonna happen" reply. These know-all and see-all prognosticators have GOT to give me some numbers for my next lotto pick.

I would not be surprised to see some adjustments made to our coaching assignments in the near future. Just a guess.

PR

[TH1974]

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I would not be surprised to see some adjustments made to our coaching assignments in the near future. Just a guess.

I don't think that will happen.

[01PantherFan]

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Playoffs or not I cant see where a 8-3 team sucks period, kinda guessing allot of schools would love to be 8-3 ummm like NDSU maybe ?

[Alum 99']

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How does giving up on this year when it's not even over help us to prepare for next year?? That just sets a bad precedent. You finish what you start, you fight until it's over, you play until the final horn sounds. This season is not OVER. Every season matters when you've built a tradition such as ours. We still have to take care of business this year before we can think about taking care of business next year.

Would be nice if the team thought this!!!!!!!

[UNIAlum95]

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a 8-3 team

Not to pick on you cause everyone is doing it but, let's not put the cart before the horse. There are 3 games left to be played to get to 8 wins. Right now we are in no way assured of 3 more wins. Let's see a drastically improved product on the field in two weeks, then we can talk.

[JayJ79]

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The "big building" means nothing. If we get in, we won't be hosting a game, which probably isn't bad (or surprising) given the less-than-spectacular crowds we usually draw for first-round playoff games.

Pretty much any place that isn't in Missoula or Boone has less-than-spectacular crowds on Thanksgiving weekend. (okay, there might be one or two other places that draw fairly well, but UNI does tend to out-draw many places).

I'm not really sure we'd be able to bid high enough to guarantee a first-round home game, but I wouldn't say it means "nothing". Somewhere in between.

[JayJ79]

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Anyone who thinks this UNI team sucks is smoking crack.

The MVFC's chances of getting 3 playoff births will be determined on Nov 14th when SDSU plays Minny.

This UNI team may not "suck" overall, but it's quite fair to say that they played 2.5 sucky games the past three weeks.

[JayJ79]

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The point is that whether we make it or not, this team does not appear to have "it" & does not seem like the type that will go deep into the playoffs based on the very disturbing trends of the last two weeks. It is in that wierd & rare position of weighing the long-term benefits of building for next yr vs holding out slip hopes for a deep playoff run.

You're right, they don't have "it" right now.
If the playoffs started today, I dont' like our chances.
But playoffs are 4.5 weeks away, and that is plenty of time to make some changes (in attitude, work ethic, strategy, and perhaps some personnel) and get "it" back.

[JayJ79]

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That might be true but only twice has UNI been 8-3 and not recieved a bid and in both of those years I believe UNI had 2 sub Div I wins so this would be a different case with no sub Div I wins. I am not sure about 1989 when UNI lost to Mankato and beat Fort Hays St and Ferris St if they were all sub Div I but know for sure that is the case in 1999.

1989: UNI lost to Mankato (D2), and wins over Fort Hays State (D2) and Ferris State (D2). They also had a win over Kansas State (I-A/FBS, Big Eight conference) that year, but that doesn't outweigh only having 6 Division I wins (and a loss to a D2)

[01PantherFan]

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Not to pick on you cause everyone is doing it but, let's not put the cart before the horse. There are 3 games left to be played to get to 8 wins. Right now we are in no way assured of 3 more wins. Let's see a drastically improved product on the field in two weeks, then we can talk.

Agreed ok lets put it this way NDSU would love to be 5-3

[Barnstormer]

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I'm in a better mood now. I'm going with the impression that we win and we're in!

If it doesn't happen, I can be sad at a later date. Until then it's time to rock out with my cock out and cheer on the Panthers. Well, the cheering part anyway.

[VistaPanther]

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You're right, they don't have "it" right now.
If the playoffs started today, I dont' like our chances.
But playoffs are 4.5 weeks away, and that is plenty of time to make some changes (in attitude, work ethic, strategy, and perhaps some personnel) and get "it" back.

well said Jay. I don't agree with giving up in the game of football, ever! Would Indiana State have won if that was their attitude? I don't know what their attitude was/is but I doubt they think that it's time to look at next year with games remaining after their win this year!

Mudrafan, that concept is a dis or disservice to every Senior on this team. I don't agree with or appreciate that sentiment in any way.

Tomorrow and next year is only a dream at this point and you nor I have any idea who will be here and who will not. We only have today to live to it's fullest and we have a team full of talented deserving Players and Coaches who will be there each day to give it their all and I trust Coach Farley to play those that show that unbridled passion for today as he works through the cause and effect that handed us these two recent losses.