Up Next: ISUb

[Trapped in California]

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I saw some of the IN ST & SDSU game online. The Trees looks solid. SDSU's atrocious passing game certainly helped to shine a better light on the D. However, I think the UNI speed difference will show up.

IN ST's best win is MO ST. Otherwise they have won against lower level competition. (I guess this could be said about us also).

Their QB is a good passer - not Matt Barr good, but good. A transfer from Washington, so has the skills. IN ST's run defense is giving up 100 yards more per game than UNI's (UNI #1 in MVFC, IN ST #6 on run D). IN ST O favors the pass.

Overall, the teams look pretty evenly matched. Crowd shouldn't be a factor unless there is a UNI invasion - they had just over 5,300 in attendance against SDSU. Pathetic.

[Trapped in California]

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Yes, 2 wins were against non Division I schools, but we beat up Illinois State (most points ever scored on them by a Valley opponent), took down Missouri State in OT and defeated South Dakota State this past weekend.

BTW - IL ST has 56 kickoff returns so far this season, YSU has 42 returns (the next highest # in the MVFC). IL ST (or MO ST) is not a defense you want to cite as an example of you offensive capability.

[Jonsoup]

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Their defense cordinator is the former head coach at Marshall and Cincinnati and defense cordinator at Notre Dame in Rick Minter.

[Trapped in California]

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you used D coordinator twice...?

[JayJ79]

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you used D coordinator twice...?

he was saying that Minter is the current D coordinator at INS (although their website lists him as linebackers coach, with Shannon Jackson being the DC), and that he was previously a head coach at Marshall and Cincinatti, and DC at Notre Dame.

[06panther10]

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How does one go from being a two time FBS head coach and coordinator at Notre Dame, to being a LB coach in Terre Haute?

[Sycamorefan]

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I sense alot of people overlooking the Trees...I am not saying we are the cats meow by any sense of the word... I am just saying that we have beaten some solid teams in T-haute and no one is gonna blow us out there...Also Especially with this current campaign going on in T-haute I would expect a large crowd at ISU...

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150111982173677

[JayJ79]

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I sense alot of people overlooking the Trees...I am not saying we are the cats meow by any sense of the word... I am just saying that we have beaten some solid teams in T-haute and no one is gonna blow us out there...

are you implying that we can't see the forest for the trees?

[Trapped in California]

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I sense alot of people overlooking the Trees...I am not saying we are the cats meow by any sense of the word... I am just saying that we have beaten some solid teams in T-haute and no one is gonna blow us out there...Also Especially with this current campaign going on in T-haute I would expect a large crowd at ISU...
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...50111982173677

Not overlooking the Trees. Think about this

1. The Sycs are in uncharted terrority. Its easier to get to .500 from zero than get beyond .500.
2. Your league wins have come against the worst defenses in the MVFC
3. The team speed of UNI will be at a different level than any to date.

Large crowd = ? 6,000?

[Big_Al]

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Looking at some of the promo materials they have posted on their FB page -- UNI needs to take some lessons from their graphic designer. Definitely have some good looking promo posters and materials!

[Sycamorefan]

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1. I think SDSU's defense was pretty decent...Team speed solid???no they weren't very fast...
2. I think it should be interesting to see the second half...ISU has really been stronger defensively in the second half this season and have made some GREAT adjustments...
3. Mostly I worry about our Undersized front seven getting mauled by your bigger, stronger O-line...even more than "team speed"..

[Herdman]

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How does one go from being a two time FBS head coach and coordinator at Notre Dame, to being a LB coach in Terre Haute?

In a recession, sometimes you have to take a lesser job to get back in the game. The same can be said for coaching anytime. There are only so many jobs in coaching, but there are new coaches joining the ranks every year.

[Herdman]

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are you implying that we can't see the forest for the trees?

Thank you, that was funny!

[Herdman]

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I sense alot of people overlooking the Trees...I am not saying we are the cats meow by any sense of the word... I am just saying that we have beaten some solid teams in T-haute and no one is gonna blow us out there...Also Especially with this current campaign going on in T-haute I would expect a large crowd at ISU...
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...50111982173677

Oh no you don't. You just haven't figured out PantherNation yet.

You won't find a better bunch of fans who have a sharp wit, excellent command of the english language, well most of them, and know their football!

[Herdman]

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1. I think SDSU's defense was pretty decent...Team speed solid???no they weren't very fast...
2. I think it should be interesting to see the second half...ISU has really been stronger defensively in the second half this season and have made some GREAT adjustments...
3. Mostly I worry about our Undersized front seven getting mauled by your bigger, stronger O-line...even more than "team speed"..

After last week, look for UNI to be thinking the same.