meltdown thread

[UnderParPanther]

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i'd also like to see stratman in on the 3rd and 1's to get the ball instead of running carlos between the tackles. i dont see carlos running over too many lb's to get a first down

[Big_Al]

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For all the pieces UNI has on offense, they have struggled to put them together the last two years. I think it's fair to say that the guys on the squad from the 05-08 stretch were something special and the coaches haven't been able to recreate that magic.

I think it's obvious to say Sanders was a big part of that but I wonder what other players were crucial to the Panthers success.

[UnderParPanther]

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i think a lot of the success has been w/ the O and D lines...lots of talent one both lines the past 5 years or so

[achrist70]

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i think a lot of the success has been w/ the O and D lines...lots of talent one both lines the past 5 years or so

Truthfully our lines have been pretty solid, our quarterbacks have not been reading the field that well. I really don't know exactly what the play call was on Davis' pick 6 but there were two guys open underneath. I think you have two quarterbacks forcing things.

I thought Jamar Thompson really came to play. Being one of the players who actually played the last game in Ames I am sure he wanted this one.

[mwatje]

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This is the first Panther sporting event that I've ever left early for. Usually I'm a big proponent of supporting the team and staying until the end regardless. But coach said it, this team did nothing more than show up tonight. I didn't pay $100 to watch the team play their "C" game.

Play calling needs to be better on 3rd and short. Stratham looked pretty good on the few carries he got-- need to utilize him between the tackles instead of Carlos. I was really excited about Rennie at the beginning of the season. But after 3 games, it's become painfully obvious that his decision making and passing accuracy is not to the level that FCS football and the UNI Panthers demand. Pick Zack, give him 100% of the snaps in practice, and let him do his thing (if he's not injured as some have said).

I have no issues with the defense. They looked good tonight, especially Thompson and Conley. They got burned on the fake field goal, but I really doubt they'll fall for that one again-- they learn fast.

Lastly, can we please get some friggin "stick 'em" on every offensive player's gloves. The fumble-itis has to stop now.

[JayJ79]

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Davis was injured after/during the pick-6 play (the first one). Thus why he didn't return to the game. But what the nature or extent of the injury is, I have no idea.

[TravelingPanther]

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I feel like we've had a lot of issues with offensive play calling the past few years. It's either that or very poor execution.

Davis was almost picked on the 3 passes previous to the one that went for 6 the other way. ISU was all over our WRs and that seems like an issue with play calling.

[JayJ79]

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There were some Panther fans there that I found rather annoying. Especially one guy (pretty sure he was drunk, but that's no excuse) that was loudly taunting/mocking/provoking ISU and their fans (at least during the first half).

Really reflected poorly on UNI.

[jnutt]

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There were some Panther fans there that I found rather annoying. Especially one guy (pretty sure he was drunk, but that's no excuse) that was loudly taunting/mocking/provoking ISU and their fans (at least during the first half).

Really reflected poorly on UNI.

no, he was a Hawkeye fan that picked up some Panther gear on his way from Kinnick

[swarthmore]

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There were some Panther fans there that I found rather annoying. Especially one guy (pretty sure he was drunk, but that's no excuse) that was loudly taunting/mocking/provoking ISU and their fans (at least during the first half).

Really reflected poorly on UNI.

Unfortunate, but every program has these fans.

[pantherfan72]

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Davis' left shoulder dislocated when he was knocked down on the pass... will probably be ready to play next week. sat by another players' brothers and they were pretty tough on Rennie. The jokes were... gee, guess it'll be a "qp option or qb sneak to the right" and by god, they were right 90% of the time!! I'm looking at the coaches for their seeing the problems and not having the ba*ls to actually do something about it!! and after Davis went out... why put Rennie back in?? what would it hurt to try Walters ???? couldn't have been any worse than what we saw!!! Let's see some guts by the 'bosses' and bench a few until they can get it together??? Davis was sparking some real excitement until he went down.....

[Cat80]

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Davis' left shoulder dislocated when he was knocked down on the pass... will probably be ready to play next week. sat by another players' brothers and they were pretty tough on Rennie. The jokes were... gee, guess it'll be a "qp option or qb sneak to the right" and by god, they were right 90% of the time!! I'm looking at the coaches for their seeing the problems and not having the ba*ls to actually do something about it!! and after Davis went out... why put Rennie back in?? what would it hurt to try Walters ???? couldn't have been any worse than what we saw!!! Let's see some guts by the 'bosses' and bench a few until they can get it together??? Davis was sparking some real excitement until he went down.....

Davis was sparking some real excitement until he felt the pressure and threw a duck off his back foot that took so long to get to its' intended target it was easily intercepted.

[mb13]

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I think it is definitely time to give Walter a chance, especially if Davis is hurt. Either way, what do we have to lose?

[NEI Panther]

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Rennie stands in the pocket flat footed the same position he took the snap from. The pocket closes on him and he can't see his receivers. Yes he keeps way to many of the qb keepers.

The first time I saw Davis warming up (was the series before he went in) several players came up to him and were encouraging him.

[Blue42]

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I think a good coach plays the right QB who's style will work best against that particular defense.

Against NDSU, I think Rennie' speed was effective. But against ISU, it just wasn't working. Especially once we got down two scores, then you have to go do Davis.

I think we have room for both these guys to get some time. I'd always prefer to have two weapons vs. one. That's not a problem, that's an advantage.

We just need to be smart about playing the right guy and the right play calls versus the defense we're facing.