That, was a world class whoopin

[Newsbreaker]

Hats off to Drake, talented kids who played hard. That, however, was a world-class whoopin.

I like this game. Things went well, yet we clearly have things to work on. Just what you want to see in game 1.

1-0...bring on minny-daaaahhhluth

[Lurking Dog]

I'm impressed with your team.

We shoulda played Southeast Missouri tonight.

[oldcat]

"News".........I'm ticked. You guys set up camp in the North parking lot. I was ready to come visit when I heard you were up in the North 40. What was wrong with the Athletic Club lot?

[FMPanther]

Rush defense?

Hats off to Drake, talented kids who played hard. That, however, was a world-class whoopin.

I like this game. Things went well, yet we clearly have things to work on. Just what you want to see in game 1.

1-0...bring on minny-daaaahhhluth

Our rush defense needs a bit of work before Iowa and the conference. They will get it worked out.

[aman]

What was the score?


btw, did anybody tape this game?

[PantherHawk]

Trouble

Hey i was in attendance for tonights game and i saw a lot of things that need to be worked on before we make the trip down 380! I am sorry but Drake marched down on the first series and scored. UNI had trouble with that QB, imagine what tate will do to us? Overall the O looked good, Horne is the man and deserves to be starting, he has some good moves. I hate to say that catch in the north endzone right before half was imcomplete, i was sitting right there and his left knee hit out of bounds first. But it was still a hell of a catch though, that's gotta be highlight reel. We need a good week of practice this week. anyone know anything on Minny? Are they very good? Who they got returning? Anyways peace out ya all!

[JCPanthers]

What was the score?


btw, did anybody tape this game?

aman, I've got you covered. I'm watching the replay right now and it appears to have worked. PM me and we'll get it worked out.

[JCPanthers]

Very impressive game Panthers!! The defense really stepped it up after the first 2 drives and our offense looked unstoppable at times.

And I would like to add, I sit on the West side and I was very impressed with the number of students at the game!! I heard that they have about 1300 Panther Posse members.

Great job and keep recruiting more to come!!

[5panthers]

It was a good start for the Panthers! I will say that we are definately stocked with an abundance of running backs. Besides the running of Horne, Freeny and Surrency, I was impressed with the running of Corey Lewis (#1)...although I know it was later in the game. He is a freshman!

This is a funny thought but would have liked to see us have a couple of more punt attempts. The couple of scrimmages I have seen and the two punts tonight I am not quite as comfortable yet with this facet.

But overall it was a great start and a good showing. We have some things to work on but are on the right track!

[5panthers]

I too wanted to give kudos to the student at the game tonight! It was a great turnout and they were into it at the beginning and through the first half! It felt (to me) a different (more rockin) atmosphere in the Dome...there was definately excitement in the air (and some noise)! I hope we see that PLUS in the remainder of our home games!

[Marc Wigim]

Final attendance: around 10,300... mostly students on the East side. I also have to say that I REALLY hope this trend continues. If we can get that kind of student turnout for every game, this year could be legendary.

The thing that impressed me most was the incredible efficiency of our offense when they got rolling. Putting up 42 in the first half gives me hope that we can at the very least give Iowa all they can handle. Our defense does need some fine tuning, but I think this is something that can be worked out. Scott Phaydavong (sp?) is no slouch, either.

Let's keep this going!

[rthede]

Thanks PantherHawk ...

... I thought I was the only one who saw that 'catch' in the corner of the end zone in the first half. I was taking pictures from the other side of the North end zone and I thought for sure of those two officials right on top of the play, one might get it right. Not that it would have mattered much, but I thought it was funny they both missed it.

Congrats Panthers for putting together what looks like an explosive offense and a defense that should improve. The 3-4 alignment gave the Drake QB all he could handle and, after that flukey first drive, really flustered them. That opening drive for Drake was hardly a 'march down the field.'

Horne certainly has the abilities to be the guy this year, and when Freeney gets fully healthy there should be no way to stop UNI. Hopefully Sanders is as effective against teams in the Gateway ... his receivers had a lot of space tonight.

[Chitown Panther]

First off.....the offense was great!!!! IF Horne didn't drop the pass on the first series....the offense may have been perfect in the first half.

Second.....I love the idea of the 3-4 ......but in my opinion...the defense looked its best in the 4-3 with stensrud and barney filling the middle together.

I think Wingert is a stud! The kickoffs were extremely impressive!

Not sure what the deal is with Dexter Hill....thought he would play instead of Nelson after Sanders went to the bench.

Aslo, the tailback for Drake is extremely talented. I believe he preped with London Hayes.....who is going to be an amazing JUCO transfer who ever gets him after this year (hopefully UNI).

In response to PantherHawk.....I don't know if Horne is much deserving over Freeney or not....But remember....tonight was essentially a game where the coaches wanted to see what everyone could do. When you seen Freeney tonight run for 3 or 4 yards here and there....that is just fine. He is not a back that will jump out and knock your socks off. He is the kind of back that has great vision and at the end of the game runs just as hard as the begining. I believe Horne will provide the running ability of carter (above and beyond) but be a better receiver.

[Panthers to the Bone]

I too hope UNI can land Hayes after this season.

I don't have too much time to post, but that game was great. The student turnout was fantastic. From 10 yard line to 10 yard line there were students packed into the whole bottom half of the East side (they were even migrating up into the top at the ends).

Horne looked very good. I was impressed with Goodwin tonight as well. The D will get it's kinks worked out, and Drake is a very solid team. I'm interested in seeing what they do against Illinois State next weekend.

By the way, how bout those Gateway scores last night? Ouch!

[Newsbreaker]

"News".........I'm ticked. You guys set up camp in the North parking lot. I was ready to come visit when I heard you were up in the North 40. What was wrong with the Athletic Club lot?

They actually assigned us spots this year. I wanted to either be up by the Athletic Club lot (or in front of the West Entrance) or along the entrance road by the WRC. No dice, they were VERY strict about where we went. We were, needless to say, very disappointed.

Team looked good. That QB is fantastic from Drake, but we better figure out how to scheme a mobile quarterback, as well as how to not get trapped on that misdirection play...I'd have run that right down our necks. The tackling and closing needs work as well.

Offensively, Drake didn't put us in hardly any difficult situations, so we didn't really see too much. Good game speed work-out though, and that's all you really want from Game 1 anyway.

We certainly weren't very sharp....a delay of game penalty on a kickoff coming out of a TV timeout???? ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME??? I don't know if we, overall, weren't taking Drake seriously enough and therefore weren't as sharp as we should be, or if it was just regular first game BS. Either way, this next week of practice is usually where you see the most improvement, so next weekend will be exciting.

GO CATS...good win.