UNI can beat Iowa

[igo4uni]

I'm not saying it's going to happen, or even likely to happen. All I am saying is that if Iowa comes out flat (like they did vs. ISU), UNI gets a couple of breaks, the passing game is clicking, and the stars align correctly, it could happen.

Yes, Yes, I know that Iowa is a Big 10 team, more talented, Bigger, etc., etc., etc.

I am going to go down to Iowa City, wear my Panther gear, and cheer like crazy for the Panthers.

peace

igo4uni

[bigcat75]

as much as I want UNI to win

Well our defense is not playing well at all. No nice way to put it. We are still missing tackles and not playing typical UNI football on defense. Funny thing is I don't see any help in sight. Don't think the guys who are not playing well will be replaced. Not sure what we have in reserves to replace them as coach does not sub until game is well in hand. Hard to judge backups when they play the 4th quarter after sitting around for whole game and when they do play it is against backups too. I thought Pederclaux would play more from what i had read. Koebcke did better i thought too. But at this point I am more worried about our Gateway games than what we do against Iowa. In Farleys own words "we are not close to playing gateway football". Can we win at Iowa? Lets not get anyone injured and hopefully play better. I would be happy with that. I will be at game too .
GO PANTHERS!!!!

[VistaPanther]

Now you're talking!

I'm not saying it's going to happen, or even likely to happen. All I am saying is that if Iowa comes out flat (like they did vs. ISU), UNI gets a couple of breaks, the passing game is clicking, and the stars align correctly, it could happen.

Yes, Yes, I know that Iowa is a Big 10 team, more talented, Bigger, etc., etc., etc.

I am going to go down to Iowa City, wear my Panther gear, and cheer like crazy for the Panthers.

peace

igo4uni

Now thats the way I see it. UNI CAN BEAT IOWA. Enough said.

GO Panthers!

[jegbomb52]

very good way for everyone to put it!

[General_Panther]

Agrees, but.....

I agree the Cats definitely CAN win the game against the Hawks especially if they Play Manson over Tate in order to make sure he's fully healthy for Ohio State (Tate that is). But will it happen, Not LIKELY. I mean don't get me wrong I LOVE THE PANTHERS with the rest of you, but I'm just thinking Realistically. I echo the words of so many before me if I get to go to IA City I'll be hoping for a good game on both sides and that No one from either Team gets Hurt.

GO PANTHERS!!!!

[CyInAmes]

Manson looked better than Tate yesterday. He was fast with the ball and once his nerves settled his throwing was fine. I think UNI has a real shot. Iowa had better not think UNI will be easy.

[UNIAlum95]

Well our defense is not playing well at all. No nice way to put it. We are still missing tackles and not playing typical UNI football on defense. Funny thing is I don't see any help in sight. Don't think the guys who are not playing well will be replaced. Not sure what we have in reserves to replace them as coach does not sub until game is well in hand. Hard to judge backups when they play the 4th quarter after sitting around for whole game and when they do play it is against backups too. I thought Pederclaux would play more from what i had read. Koebcke did better i thought too. But at this point I am more worried about our Gateway games than what we do against Iowa. In Farleys own words "we are not close to playing gateway football". Can we win at Iowa? Lets not get anyone injured and hopefully play better. I would be happy with that. I will be at game too .
GO PANTHERS!!!!

Iowa played terribly on Saturday. If they continue in this manor, the game could be really interesting. Bigcat is right, the defense is not up to snuff. I'm sure Farley will be concentrating on that this week. His comments on post game indicated something needs to be done. The other area I'm concerned about, even heading into Gateway play, is the power running game. The passing game looks fantastic, but where is the domination at the line of scrimmage? We are going to need some clock control offense next week if we want to stay in the game.

[Marc Wigim]

Manson looked better than Tate yesterday. He was fast with the ball and once his nerves settled his throwing was fine. I think UNI has a real shot. Iowa had better not think UNI will be easy.

I concur. Manson looked more poised than a clearly rattled Tate.

[panther2317]

UNI has great players and they will make a splash this weekend in Iowa City. If things go well for UNI and the breaks go against Iowa, UNI can win this game.

For anyone with a UNI afiliation, come to IOWA CITY IN PURPLE!!! I'm even going to stop at Scheel's this week and try and find a purple UNI hat.

(my current football hat is gold)

GO PANTHERS!!!

[NorthernIowaBacker]

University Book and Supply has them if you are in Cedar Falls.

[Matt Trump]

The key to this game will be TURNOVERS. If Sanders keeps from throwing a pick and our guys can keep it off the ground, I think we can keep it respectable. If it turns into a game like Iowa State in 2001 (5 ints i believe) then it could be a 80-0 game.

[GonzoCat]

The real key to the game will be mental attitude. If our guys walk in there in awe of Kinnick and thinking they have no chance, well they don't. I think that is what happened last time we played there. I'm confident the coach we have now will do everything possible to change that mindset.

Doesn't mean we will win, because the Hawkeye players "know" they are going to win, and with that attitude and more talent it will take a lot of breaks for UNI to defeat them. There's no reason why UNI can't make them earn it though, no reason we can't be competitive. UNI has a better offense than Iowa has seen this year and better than most of the ones they will see in the B10. I know I'm going to catch a lot of flak for that statement.

Iowa used to know they were going to beat ISU every year and ISU knew they were going to lose. There were years during that 15 year stretch when ISU had the better team, but still lost. Now it is almost completely turned around. I would say of the 6 games ISU has won out of the last 8 Iowa had better talent at least twice, maybe 3 times.

[Tango Charlie]

1997 UNI-Iowa Game

Why did we lose that game 66-0 ?

1. Home game for Iowa
2. First game of the year for UNI
3. New coaching staff
3.b.New offensive and defensive systems
4. New quarter back (transfer from Wasington)
5. New running back (transfer from Washington)
6. Fry didn't want to play us and wanted to prove we weren't worthy
6.b Iowa used a rotation of 2 Qbs that yr. and Reiners was still in the
game throwing passes for T.Ds in the 4th qtr.
7. Iowa never cleared the bench to let us have a token score.
8. We turned down several field goal opportunities. Dunbar wanted to give
the offense confidence by going for touch downs.(how did that work
out ?)
9. A Div. 1AA school should never beat a good Div. 1A school at home.
Ask Iowa State (2 wins), Kansas St. (3 wins), Eastern Michigan,
Ohio U., and Ball St. how accurate that premise is.

Can we beat Iowa ? YES!!
Will we beat Iowa ? Probably not.
We're still a work in progress, especially on defense. Let's just get out of "Dodge" with our $325,000 check and without any serious injuries after giving it all we got.

[tcondon]

Manson looked better than Tate yesterday. He was fast with the ball and once his nerves settled his throwing was fine. I think UNI has a real shot. Iowa had better not think UNI will be easy.

Drew Tate was 5 for 11 until he was hurt. Tate isn't always the quickest starter either (just take a look at the Wisconsin game last season, 2 INT in the first 2 series). Jason Manson was 2-13 going into the 4th quarter throwing the football.

[AmesPanther]

Drew Tate was 5 for 11 until he was hurt. Tate isn't always the quickest starter either (just take a look at the Wisconsin game last season, 2 INT in the first 2 series). Jason Manson was 2-13 going into the 4th quarter throwing the football.

How was Tate in the red zone? How was Tate in the scramble? How was Tate on his interception? How was Tate on covering a bad snap?

ISU historically is a second half team also. Just look at the last time ISU beat Iowa. Iowa had all but stuck the trophy back in the case.