The 2011 version of Panther Football

[06panther10]

Spring ball starts next week, figured its time to start talking about this year's team.

IMO, 2011 is a huge, HUGE year for UNI football in many different ways. With the way that the last two seasons have horrifically ended, and with the manner that we have lost some quality members of our staff in the last few years, there seems to be somewhat of an undercurrent of discontent with coach Farley with many people. I don't necessarily agree with those people, though I have been really frustrated with how the last few years have ended.

This program needs to win big this year to cure some ills, IMO.

We, once again, have big time talent and should be a team that makes a deep run. Can we do it?

[FOTY]

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I thought achrist had an excellent preview of the 2011 Panther Football team in another thread. It probably needs updating, but most of the information is not too far off. For your reading enjoyment....

QB: This is a position that I think is as open as any, even though Rennie started every game this year, I think it will be an open competition again more from the last memory , rather than the good things he did. Does Zach Davis stick around UNI or does he transfer to a DII school. Does Jared Lanpher get a look? Right now I think Rennie keeps his starting spot after a off season of working extremely hard to improve his passing ability.

RB: Carlos is the man, but he has shown that he someone to spell him at times. I think Andre Dawson is the big back we need, and I think Wilmont Wellington and Zach Cutkomp get a look too.

TE: Looks like Darion Howard has to be the man as he is the only TE listed on the roster that is coming back, we might go get a JUCO TE but I think Darion is more than capable.

WR: We have a great pool of talent at this position, we just need to get these guys the ball more. With Herring, Leonard, and Sinkfield we have experience. Will Josh Collins be back again, I hope so. We also have David Johnson who was a great athlete in High School, I also think Kevin Vereen Jr. who came in as a QB will be move to WR as he seemed to be in their sideline huddles toward the end of the year.

OL: We only lose one starter, our line should be vastly improved with a year under their belt. Teply, Palangi, Danilov, Sauer, Kruger, and Admire all have experience, and the starting 5 should come from those, there are always surprises in the line though.

Defense 4-3 or 3-4?

DL: We should be very good on the DL something I wasn't saying at this time last year. Boothby is very good at his nose spot. We have Darren Branch and Will Eilert back who really stepped up towards the end of the year. Hadenfeldt, Chris Jepsen and Mac O'Brien played some good minutes this year. What I am interested to see is if the freshman that redshirted this year Xavier Williams, Mohammed Kromah, Jack Rummels, Ryan Mack and Ryan Bingaman will get some good playing time next year. We could have the great depth here that we did in 07 and 08.

LB: Loosing Jamar hurts he was the clear leader of the defense. We do have a lot of talent coming back here. Jordan Smith, L.J. Fort, Shawn Gerard, Jordan Gacke, and James Conley we have a lot of talent coming back, there were also some promising prospects that red-shirted with Chad Gilson, and Max Busher.

DB: Remember when this was the weak spot in the defense, not anymore. We have talent up the wazoo here, we should be able to be very good against the pass next year, I see Andre Martin stepping up as a leader on the defense next year.

K: Good question, I really suspect that it is Tyler Sievertsen's job to loose, but a lot can change by next year.

P: We have two great punters, Bernard I feel is more consistent of the two with hang time, this is a great weapon that we have with field position.

Bottom line is that we could be very good next year, we need to take care of the ball better, and cause a few more turnovers next year, and I see us making a deep run.

http://www.panthernation.com/showthread.php?t=36797

[djb]

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Watch for RSfresh David Johnson at RB and Brett LeMaster at WR (the fastest of all receivers with soft hands)

[9YRPLAN]

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wait...did not Davis and Walter not transfer?

[Panther'73]

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I think they will be transferring @ end of this semester.

[FOTY]

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I believe that they have transferred.... achrist's writeup was done right after our playoff loss. The write up needs to be updated and I haven't had time to do something similar.

[CatsRule04]

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I think they will be transferring @ end of this semester.

I am unsure as to Caleb's plans, but last I knew, Zach was not transferring anywhere. He is just not going out for football.

[Catmandoo]

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Down to one punter. Kruse has left the team. Bernard is our P.

[UNI MadCat]

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I am unsure as to Caleb's plans, but last I knew, Zach was not transferring anywhere. He is just not going out for football.

Per his HS coach, Caleb is staying in school as well, just not playing FB.

[JayJ79]

Re: The 2011 version of Panther Football

Spring ball starts next week, figured its time to start talking about this year's team.

IMO, 2011 is a huge, HUGE year for UNI football in many different ways. With the way that the last two seasons have horrifically ended, and with the manner that we have lost some quality members of our staff in the last few years, there seems to be somewhat of an undercurrent of discontent with coach Farley with many people. I don't necessarily agree with those people, though I have been really frustrated with how the last few years have ended.

This program needs to win big this year to cure some ills, IMO.

We, once again, have big time talent and should be a team that makes a deep run. Can we do it?

Much depends on the QB position. How the person playing the position has developed, his health, and how the coaching staff calls the plays (whether or not the playcall plays into the QBs strengths or not).

[FOTY]

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Okay, after thinking about this for a day or so.... my thoughts for 2011.

QB: As much as some would hope, I do not believe that this position is open. Rennie is the man. The question is, who will be replacing him as he takes his injury time outs? I anticipate him resting at least part of every 2 of 3 games. I hate to say this, but the backup QB could be one of the most important roles of the team this season. Will it be Will Roth? How about Lanpher? Or, will the freshman see time? Could be interesting....

RB: Carlos is still the man. However, I'm excited to see what Andre Dawson could bring to the mix. Add in Willington and Zach Cutkomp too. I think we are set for 2011 and 2012 if they get the touches they need/desire. Consider the difficulty for the defense of Rennie, Dawson, and Carlos in one backfield. That is, if Rennie has the ability to deliver the deep pass successfully.

TE: Could be a fight between the transfer (Steven Figueroa) and Darion Howard (RS SO). Not really haven seen either, can't really say that I can predict the winner of that battle. Rennie really didn't take advantage of our pre-season AA TE last year. I don't see that changing. Who ever is chosen (both will likely see time) should get used to blocking for a loaded backfield.

WR: IMO we have awesome talent at WR yet again! The concern... can we get them the ball? Herring (Please, PLEASE, get him the ball!), Leonard, and Sinkfield all have fairly extensive experience. In addition, David Johnson, Kevin Vereen, and Brett LeMaster will see some time running routes.

OL: So much better than last year at this time. I don't know about you, but I am much more confotable with what we return this year than last year. If I were a betting man, there will be one or two future NFL players on our line this year. We only lost one starter from last year. With more time comes more lbs, and more experience playing as a unit. the guys with experience are Teply, Danilov, Saeur, Admire, and Kruger. History proves that we tend to rebuild, and we might have some new names that come to play.

DL: Gawd, I can't wait to see Ben Boothby running around the backfield of the opposing team. We have a very good start with Boothby, Darren Branch, and Will Eilert coming back. It doesn't matter what line we play (4 or 3) we should be fine. Hadenfeldt, Chris Jepsen and Mac O'Brien will have gained some experience and hopeully, the opposition will not be able to focus on Boothby/Branch this year. I'm hoping that we are in a position where depth will keep everyone fresh as others get a shot.

LB: We shoud be fine in the LB roles with Jordan Smith, L.J. Fort, Shawn Gerard, and James Conley coming back. I'm thinking that L.J. will become the next Jamar. We always have an outstanding LB, it is L.J.'s time. We will also see some of the next generation with Max Busher and Chad Gilson seeing some playing time.

DB: I think we have a lot of talent at DB, but as always, at times we will be frutrated with our DB play. At least I always have, always will - I don't see that changing. It's the defense, not the players (at least I keep telling myself that). J.J. Swain, Andre Martin, and Garrett Scott will hopefully allow me to breathe a little easier late in games this season.

K: If word in the tailgate last season is accurate, it's up to Tyler Sievertsen. We did bring in a couple kickers, but I don't see either of them competing... yet. The coaches did attempt to entice a couple highly recruited kickers, but weren't successful so it's probably up to who is kicking best during 2-a-days. Who is going to kick our FG and PAT during the post-Hallgren era? IMO it will be Sievertsen when it matters. But then again, we haven't seen much of any of the options.

P: We saw a couple great kickers last year (one sitting a UNI-Dome record!), and I don't know if we still have both. Krusey or Bernard? It's likely that Bernard will be the man going forward.

Freshman most likely to see playing time: This is tough to predict, as it is every year. I would not be shocked to see Alex Carr, Kirk Harris, or Braden Lehman on the field. Of the three, the most likely to see time (IMO) is Kirk Harris. The guy has the size (6'5"/285 OL) and reportedly the ability.


I don't know about you, but I cannot wait. This has the potential to be a very good team. I hate to say it, but it comes down to our QB's ability to distribute the ball. We have a VERY tallented back field and a VERY able receiving corps. Getting them the ball will keep them engaged (and willing to block). Can we get them the touches they need and desire? With good distribution we will be tough to defend and as a result, a very successful offense. Combine that with our historically stout defense and this will be a great year.

[UNIGrainer]

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How many total starters back?

[achrist70]

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Okay, after thinking about this for a day or so.... my thoughts for 2011.

QB: As much as some would hope, I do not believe that this position is open. Rennie is the man. The question is, who will be replacing him as he takes his injury time outs? I anticipate him resting at least part of every 2 of 3 games. I hate to say this, but the backup QB could be one of the most important roles of the team this season. Will it be Will Roth? How about Lanpher? Or, will the freshman see time? Could be interesting....

RB: Carlos is still the man. However, I'm excited to see what Andre Dawson could bring to the mix. Add in Willington and Zach Cutkomp too. I think we are set for 2011 and 2012 if they get the touches they need/desire. Consider the difficulty for the defense of Rennie, Dawson, and Carlos in one backfield. That is, if Rennie has the ability to deliver the deep pass successfully.

TE: Could be a fight between the transfer (Steven Figueroa) and Darion Howard (RS SO). Not really haven seen either, can't really say that I can predict the winner of that battle. Rennie really didn't take advantage of our pre-season AA TE last year. I don't see that changing. Who ever is chosen (both will likely see time) should get used to blocking for a loaded backfield.

WR: IMO we have awesome talent at WR yet again! The concern... can we get them the ball? Herring (Please, PLEASE, get him the ball!), Leonard, and Sinkfield all have fairly extensive experience. In addition, David Johnson, Kevin Vereen, and Brett LeMaster will see some time running routes.

OL: So much better than last year at this time. I don't know about you, but I am much more confotable with what we return this year than last year. If I were a betting man, there will be one or two future NFL players on our line this year. We only lost one starter from last year. With more time comes more lbs, and more experience playing as a unit. the guys with experience are Teply, Danilov, Saeur, Admire, and Kruger. History proves that we tend to rebuild, and we might have some new names that come to play.

DL: Gawd, I can't wait to see Ben Boothby running around the backfield of the opposing team. We have a very good start with Boothby, Darren Branch, and Will Eilert coming back. It doesn't matter what line we play (4 or 3) we should be fine. Hadenfeldt, Chris Jepsen and Mac O'Brien will have gained some experience and hopeully, the opposition will not be able to focus on Boothby/Branch this year. I'm hoping that we are in a position where depth will keep everyone fresh as others get a shot.

LB: We shoud be fine in the LB roles with Jordan Smith, L.J. Fort, Shawn Gerard, and James Conley coming back. I'm thinking that L.J. will become the next Jamar. We always have an outstanding LB, it is L.J.'s time. We will also see some of the next generation with Max Busher and Chad Gilson seeing some playing time.

DB: I think we have a lot of talent at DB, but as always, at times we will be frutrated with our DB play. At least I always have, always will - I don't see that changing. It's the defense, not the players (at least I keep telling myself that). J.J. Swain, Andre Martin, and Garrett Scott will hopefully allow me to breathe a little easier late in games this season.

K: If word in the tailgate last season is accurate, it's up to Tyler Sievertsen. We did bring in a couple kickers, but I don't see either of them competing... yet. The coaches did attempt to entice a couple highly recruited kickers, but weren't successful so it's probably up to who is kicking best during 2-a-days. Who is going to kick our FG and PAT during the post-Hallgren era? IMO it will be Sievertsen when it matters. But then again, we haven't seen much of any of the options.

P: We saw a couple great kickers last year (one sitting a UNI-Dome record!), and I don't know if we still have both. Krusey or Bernard? It's likely that Bernard will be the man going forward.

Freshman most likely to see playing time: This is tough to predict, as it is every year. I would not be shocked to see Alex Carr, Kirk Harris, or Braden Lehman on the field. Of the three, the most likely to see time (IMO) is Kirk Harris. The guy has the size (6'5"/285 OL) and reportedly the ability.


I don't know about you, but I cannot wait. This has the potential to be a very good team. I hate to say it, but it comes down to our QB's ability to distribute the ball. We have a VERY tallented back field and a VERY able receiving corps. Getting them the ball will keep them engaged (and willing to block). Can we get them the touches they need and desire? With good distribution we will be tough to defend and as a result, a very successful offense. Combine that with our historically stout defense and this will be a great year.

Nice post

I think Rennie will be greatly improved this year, a lot of this due to improved line play, but I think an off season understanding what he will be seeing in the up coming season will make him a better QB.

From what I have heard the Lanpher kid should be his backup, but I think it is a toss up. The kid out of Oklahoma I really think could come in and challenge though. Jenks is a dynasty, not just in Oklahoma but nationally, and the fact that he holds most of their records tells be that he has a lot of potential.

Carlos is the man but he will have a lot more help this year, which I think will make Carlos more explosive while on the field.

I am excited about Steven Figueroa, but I think Darion Howard will fight for the spot.

We are loaded at receiver, find as many ways as you can to get the ball into their hands.

Both lines went from a worry of mine to a group of experienced players.

We have a great line backing core but I wonder who will step up and take over Jamar's role of leader of the group.

The D-Backs are talented and no longer young, not many teams took shots down field last year, that will continue, I think this group may be able to run the cover 5 we had a lot of success with a few years ago and had a lot of success with thanks to experience and good speed at the LB's

K-?

P- Bernard is a great punter, I think you will see him work on being a more accurate punter with directional punt to limit returns, teams were able to get decent returns last year against us.

Freshman- I really don't see Carr seeing the field, I think he needs a year, the kid out of Council Bluffs I think would be more likely with excellent speed, and better size, but I am not sure any freshman actually see's the field.

I am excited about some of the players that redshirted last year, especially on the D-Line, I think that there is a lot of talent there that should see a lot of field time.

[06panther10]

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foty, don't forget about Josh Collins at WR.

[JayJ79]

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what are you talking about? according to some, running QBs never have to take time off.