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OK, here's a new list to trigger some debate. UNI has never targeted D1a transfers the way some other Gateway schools have done (see SWMS and Western Ill), but we have had our share of success as well as experiments that didn't work out.
Here's my shot at the best 5 D1a transfers to UNI, excluding current players...
1. Mike Furrey WR Ohio State. Three consecutive seasons of 1,000 yards receiving. Took the Kurt Warner path to the NFL via Arena Football, now switching over to defense at the safety position. Came up 1 game short of the playoffs each year but dominated in the Gateway. Little known fact, I think he hung 100 receiving yards on the Hawkeyes in that 66-zot disaster in his debut as a Panther. Somebody check my facts on that.
2. Andy Thorn TE Iowa. Came in like a lamb, went out like a lion. This guy is a great example of a transfer success story. Transfered with a couple seasons left to play. Developed with playing time into a great tight end with sticky hands. Now on the Eagles practice squad. Had a knack for being in right place at right time.
3. Daryon Brutley DB Southern Miss. A name many might not remember. Started at the corner across from Brent Browner and helped Panthers make semi-finals in 2001. Played in the Eagles training camp.
4. Troy Dooley FB UCLA. Big and physical, gave the Panthers the tough blocking back they needed.
5. Benny Sapp DB Iowa. Came in under the spotlight. First season was quiet as the Panthers struggled. But stuck with it, played a solid senior season and helped Panthers get to 2nd round of playoffs vs. Delaware. Now the nickel back for Chiefs. Should send Farley a Christmas card for the next 50 years for sticking his neck way out.
Honorable Mention:
Jerome Peterson CB Nebraska. Small but solid.
Marvin Sims RB Nebraska. Quick and productive.
Dorrick Roy TE Nebraska. Big, physical tight end with good hands.
Jack Mitchell DL Iowa State. Solid defenisve lineman. Brother Matt followed to UNI and became a force at defensive end.
Your take?
Here's my shot at the best 5 D1a transfers to UNI, excluding current players...
1. Mike Furrey WR Ohio State. Three consecutive seasons of 1,000 yards receiving. Took the Kurt Warner path to the NFL via Arena Football, now switching over to defense at the safety position. Came up 1 game short of the playoffs each year but dominated in the Gateway. Little known fact, I think he hung 100 receiving yards on the Hawkeyes in that 66-zot disaster in his debut as a Panther. Somebody check my facts on that.
2. Andy Thorn TE Iowa. Came in like a lamb, went out like a lion. This guy is a great example of a transfer success story. Transfered with a couple seasons left to play. Developed with playing time into a great tight end with sticky hands. Now on the Eagles practice squad. Had a knack for being in right place at right time.
3. Daryon Brutley DB Southern Miss. A name many might not remember. Started at the corner across from Brent Browner and helped Panthers make semi-finals in 2001. Played in the Eagles training camp.
4. Troy Dooley FB UCLA. Big and physical, gave the Panthers the tough blocking back they needed.
5. Benny Sapp DB Iowa. Came in under the spotlight. First season was quiet as the Panthers struggled. But stuck with it, played a solid senior season and helped Panthers get to 2nd round of playoffs vs. Delaware. Now the nickel back for Chiefs. Should send Farley a Christmas card for the next 50 years for sticking his neck way out.
Honorable Mention:
Jerome Peterson CB Nebraska. Small but solid.
Marvin Sims RB Nebraska. Quick and productive.
Dorrick Roy TE Nebraska. Big, physical tight end with good hands.
Jack Mitchell DL Iowa State. Solid defenisve lineman. Brother Matt followed to UNI and became a force at defensive end.
Your take?
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