Embarassing

[Mountain Panther]

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Embarrassing indeed, JC. The MVFC and the Panthers are the laughing stock of FCS. Rather than sending a message to the playoff selection committee that they were underestimating our conference champion, we validated that we are nothing more than a sacrificial lamb.

Our offense today was morbidly unimaginative. It was porridge--it was stale--it was all too predictable and has become the elephant in the room, along with atrocious clock management. Losing nearly 45 seconds near the end of the first half when we had Lehigh pinned deep by not using a time out? USING a time out near the end of the game only to decide you're going to kick (and miss for the third freaking time) a field goal?

Embarrassing indeed.....

Until we prove otherwise, there's no reason why a playoff team wouldn't be excited to come to the Dome and play us in the first round. Poor crowd, even worse performance.

I had no faith in our offense when we got the ball back at the end of the game.

Looking forward to a productive 2011.

[JCPanthers]

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The basketball and football games could not have been flipped because of facility issues.

What facility issues? Changing the basketball court to a volleyball court? That takes probably a half hour to take the hoops down and put the vb nets up.....so I don't think that would be a problem.

[06panther10]

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What facility issues? Changing the basketball court to a volleyball court? That takes probably a half hour to take the hoops down and put the vb nets up.....so I don't think that would be a problem.

But its not that simple.

The Vball game was on TV, so there had to be plenty of media setting up before the game. There are locker room issues such as availability and cleaning them out. And I'm sure the Vball court has to be available to the teams several hours before the game if they need it.

[JCPanthers]

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But its not that simple.

The Vball game was on TV, so there had to be plenty of media setting up before the game. There are locker room issues such as availability and cleaning them out. And I'm sure the Vball court has to be available to the teams several hours before the game if they need it.

I guess I don't think it would be any different than having the basketball game following the volleyball game. The same issues that you mention above would also apply to the basketball game which followed the volleyball game but was moved to 8 pm to allow enought time in between.

[06panther10]

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I guess I don't think it would be any different than having the basketball game following the volleyball game. The same issues that you mention above would also apply to the basketball game which followed the volleyball game but was moved to 8 pm to allow enought time in between.

Yes, but you were suggesting just flipping the football and basketball games. Meaning we would have the bball game at what, 11 or noon? Give them an hour to get out of the locker rooms after the game, you are looking at it being 2 or 3 o'clock already, with the Vball tip at 3:30.

We are trying to run these events with professionalism and in a first class manner. Shuffling people in and out would just be sloppy and rude, IMO.

We did it the best we could if you ask me.

[montej]

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Conference Championships never get tiring. The Football team had theirs. The V.B. girls deserved to win theirs on their court. We have a great opportunity to showcase Panther Athletics and our great facilties next weekend. Come out and watch some really GREAT entertainment by some outstanding young ladies. THEY deserve our support.

[Panther-Sheik]

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I noticed that the v'ball lines had been removed prior to the b'ball game. Do they always take those up and re-apply them for b'ball / v'ball? Would be nice someday to have one of those overlay v'ball courts. By the way, thank you ladies for taking a lot of the sting out of that debacle in the Dome by handling Creighton like you did!!

[FOTY]

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During my 10 hour drive today I had some time to think about yesterday's game and thought I'd throw out my opinions....
1. Farley's answer no answer on pulling Rennie at the end of the game is still kinda funny/ironic. Especially stating that he was tempted to pull Rennie 3-4 times this season. Kinda sets up opening the position come next spring (statements made during post game).
2. Farley also stated that they rested Rennie all week to get him ready. He had been passing well up until the WIU game. Quotes last week stated that practice was enjoyable and relaxing. My thought - if Rennie isn't practicing at 100%, he quickly looses his timing. The long passes that were short or intercepted yesterday were a touchdown a couple weeks ago.
3. This season just didn't grab the students and community. Sad to say, but I believe it goes back to the first few games. People were disappointed in no production on offense, it was the usual exciting UNI team. Getting shut out by a so-so ISU team hurt too. Casual fans were not going to get excited about this team until maybe the semi-finals. Maybe.
4. Game time had an impact, but not a huge impact. As a person living in the EST, it would have had an impact had the game been scheduled for 6 or 7. It would also encourage more the students to come back. But I don't think the actual attendence increas would have been huge - maybe 1000 tickets (see #3).
5. We have the weapons returning next year. With or without Zach. With or without Rennie behind center. With another year of lbs on the O-Line, they should be much improved. Our D is just plain freakish (if yesterday is any indicator). I for one, am excited to see what next year brings.

As for now.... basketball season (for me) started Saturday. My personal rule is that BB does not start until FB is done. Guess it's time to read the BB threads.....

[Cap'n Cat]

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I still love my Cats. See you guys next August!

[Mountain Panther]

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Who had a worse November:

The UNI Panthers or the Miami Heat?

Both had the talent to get it done.

[Big_Al]

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Who had a worse November:

The UNI Panthers or the Miami Heat?

Both had the talent to get it done.

Ha! Or what about the Iowa Hawkeyes?

[FOTY]

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Ha! Or what about the Iowa Hawkeyes?

Who?????

[Mountain Panther]

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Ha! Or what about the Iowa Hawkeyes?

It was a trick question. Correct, it was the Hawkeyes.

[UNI83]

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Does UNI or the NCAA set game times for playoff games?


The locker room issue really isn't an issue I don't believe for volleyball and basketball - unless all visiting teams share one locker room. Volleyball, men's basketball, and women's basketball all have their own locker room. I find it hard to believe there is then only one visiting locker room that all visiting teams share. I would think there are 2 or 3 other locker rooms in the McLeod.

If not that means the volleyball teams were sharing locker rooms.

[06panther10]

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Does UNI or the NCAA set game times for playoff games?


The locker room issue really isn't an issue I don't believe for volleyball and basketball - unless all visiting teams share one locker room. Volleyball, men's basketball, and women's basketball all have their own locker room. I find it hard to believe there is then only one visiting locker room that all visiting teams share. I would think there are 2 or 3 other locker rooms in the McLeod.

If not that means the volleyball teams were sharing locker rooms.

There are several locker rooms, but there needs to be locker rooms for cheerleaders, officials (male and female), and coaches (male and female).