Random Thoughts on the WKU Game

[UNIAlum95]

1 - Two games in a row Cutright has caught a short pass over the middle and turned it into a huge gain. He's turning into a real weapon that we need to keep getting into the game.
2 - I watched the replay and highlights of Cutright's big catch and he seeks out contact with WKU's safety. Turns right into him and runs him over. That was sweet. I can just see his face as Brian squares up with him instead of allowing a hit from the side.
3 - I'm not so sure Wingert missed the second kick. Granted the angles on TV are bad, but you can see the ball in front of the goal post and the ball doesn't travel outside the upright. Close call.
4 - How emotional was that interview with Farley. One of the toughest guys I've ever met all choked up. I got a little lump in my throat watching him.
5 - Feels like something special is happening with this team. Suddenly we are finding ways to get it done. How many trips into the red zone did we have with zero points? Too many, but somehow we won the game. Is it destiny?
6 - Varner is playing like a man possessed. Some of the hardest hits over the last two weeks.
7 - I can't believe the poise Sanders shows in the pocket. I must have yelled throw it away 4 times yesterday, only to watch him complete another pass. Are we sure he's only a sophomore?
8 - All Surrency does is catch first downs and touchdowns. He gets it done every time.
9 - Did anyone else think it was odd that right outside the end zone you were watching cars go by?
10 - Two more wins and we've got to be considered one of the top teams in the country. How far can this team go?

[Born-a-Panther]

1 - Two games in a row Cutright has caught a short pass over the middle and turned it into a huge gain. He's turning into a real weapon that we need to keep getting into the game.
2 - I watched the replay and highlights of Cutright's big catch and he seeks out contact with WKU's safety. Turns right into him and runs him over. That was sweet. I can just see his face as Brian squares up with him instead of allowing a hit from the side.
3 - I'm not so sure Wingert missed the second kick. Granted the angles on TV are bad, but you can see the ball in front of the goal post and the ball doesn't travel outside the upright. Close call.
4 - How emotional was that interview with Farley. One of the toughest guys I've ever met all choked up. I got a little lump in my throat watching him.
5 - Feels like something special is happening with this team. Suddenly we are finding ways to get it done. How many trips into the red zone did we have with zero points? Too many, but somehow we won the game. Is it destiny?
6 - Varner is playing like a man possessed. Some of the hardest hits over the last two weeks.
7 - I can't believe the poise Sanders shows in the pocket. I must have yelled throw it away 4 times yesterday, only to watch him complete another pass. Are we sure he's only a sophomore?
8 - All Surrency does is catch first downs and touchdowns. He gets it done every time.
9 - Did anyone else think it was odd that right outside the end zone you were watching cars go by?
10 - Two more wins and we've got to be considered one of the top teams in the country. How far can this team go?

"Feels like something special is happening with this team... is it destiny?"
I think so Alum... the script's being written. The best teams are the teams that overcome the biggest struggles. I think we're seeing our guys do that. I knew as soon as we blocked that kick Saturday that it was our game - our time - our year. Some things are just meant to be.

[UNIAlum95]

"Feels like something special is happening with this team... is it destiny?"
I think so Alum... the script's being written. The best teams are the teams that overcome the biggest struggles. I think we're seeing our guys do that. I knew as soon as we blocked that kick Saturday that it was our game - our time - our year. Some things are just meant to be.

It must be since we gave them two shots and ending the season for us. Can't wait to get back to the dome!

[panther2317]

It gives me chills reading posts like this. For a long time I thought only a few people were as passionate about the Panthers as I was. It's so great to see so many people getting fired up about the Panthers.

Now, when I arrive in the DOME on Saturday...I want to see a SEA OF PURPLE in their seats and cheering for that garage door to open and the Panthers to come running out!!! Then, the fans need to be 'ferocious predators' and help to make it a miserable night for the Salukis. Stay into the game vocally all night and it should be a fun day. SIU is a great team and UNI (and the fans) will need to be at the top of their game to get a "W" on Saturday! GO PANTHERS!!!

[UNIAlum95]

It gives me chills reading posts like this. For a long time I thought only a few people were as passionate about the Panthers as I was. It's so great to see so many people getting fired up about the Panthers.

Now, when I arrive in the DOME on Saturday...I want to see a SEA OF PURPLE in their seats and cheering for that garage door to open and the Panthers to come running out!!! Then, the fans need to be 'ferocious predators' and help to make it a miserable night for the Salukis. Stay into the game vocally all night and it should be a fun day. SIU is a great team and UNI (and the fans) will need to be at the top of their game to get a "W" on Saturday! GO PANTHERS!!!

Bring your keys too! I can't tell you how many times I have heard how awsome that sound it on the field (both from UNI and opposing players). Let's get that place rockin!

[Matt Trump]

After watching the game Saturday, I'm convinced this is a team of destiny.

[NorthernIowaBacker]

8 - All Surrency does is catch first downs and touchdowns. He gets it done every time.

Whenver we need something...Surrency comes up HUGE! Couldnt ask for a better guy or a better athlete. Sure wish we would just call his name at least 3 times/quarter.

[UNIAlum95]

Whenver we need something...Surrency comes up HUGE! Couldnt ask for a better guy or a better athlete. Sure wish we would just call his name at least 3 times/quarter.

I think his presence on the field has opened things up for the other receivers. I don't think Hunter or Goodwin would be having the season they are having without Justin on the field.

[Matt Trump]

We need Surrency to come up HUGE against WKU. Maybe another Eddie Galles-type game???

[UNIAlum95]

We need Surrency to come up HUGE against WKU. Maybe another Eddie Galles-type game???

He did come up huge against WKU. SIU would be nice too

Let's just hope we don't need the Galles type finish to win the game! Let's control this one from the outset!

[bigcat75]

And that defense

All I can say is wow!! Turnaround the last 2 games nothing short of incredible. Was it not too long ago we were all saying,myself included, how we would have to score tons of points to win a game. Now we go into the fourth quarter tied 10-10. I am liking this no longer feeling uncomfortable with our defense on the field or praying for a stop. I feel like they can get it done and are playing with the confidence that confidence breeds. I was surprised WKU would try to run up the middle so much figured they would attack the perimeter more but with the way our safties perform either way we will be ok. One thing I feel we need to do is get more pressure on the QB somehow. Does anyone have any ideas what turned our defense around? I certainly can't put my finger on it but I am very happy it happenned. This week will be real tough SIU has a good passing game which will be tough to defend and a real quick running back.
Lets get it done Panthers.
I will be in attendance. Hope it will be a sellout.

[alleycat]

I agree. Varner would rather take you out!!!! This kid can hit!!!!

[Cat Girl]

Others would say he looks like a juicy piece of . . .

[Mountain Panther]

Make no mistake - our defense will have to play the biggest game of the season to pull it out this weekend. I booked my flight for this game back in September, right before Sanders got hurt. VERY HAPPY we turned it around. My expectations are high, especially since the SIU/UNI game in 2003 was the best game I've ever seen, in person or on TV.

[Panthers to the Bone]

SIU/UNI 2003 was hands down the best football game I have ever seen.