Can the Panthers take down ISU on Sep 3rd?

[Spathicle]

Re: Can the Panthers take down ISU on Sep 3rd?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw7E7G7G8IU&feature=related

All this talk of Iowa State being above UNI because of their conference made me think of this.

Also, on a note of player ability...ESPN lists ISU as having ten active players in the NFL...they list UNI as having eight...

I think the talent level is a lot closer than most people in Lames would like to admit.

I can't wait to see what a year of working together has done for these guys. Also I look forward to having a Bye week this year. Even if it is early it should give us a chance to work out any kinks before conference play.

[cydave]

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I'm saying that I'd rather see ISU beat Iowa and lose to UNI in football.

I think losing to an FCS school stings a lot more than losing to another BCS program.
But, I'd rather beat Iowa, over UNI.

That was a tough question.

[Panther789]

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FWIW:

One online gambling site lists ISU as an 11 point favorite.

https://www.5dimes.com

[Trapped in California]

Re: Can the Panthers take down ISU on Sep 3rd?

You get 4.5-7 for home field

[cydave]

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You get 4.5-7 for home field

I believe in football, it's 2.5-3.5 points. (at least that's what Vegas gives)

[khaal53]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw7E7...eature=related

All this talk of Iowa State being above UNI because of their conference made me think of this.

Also, on a note of player ability...ESPN lists ISU as having ten active players in the NFL...they list UNI as having eight...

I think the talent level is a lot closer than most people in Lames would like to admit.

I can't wait to see what a year of working together has done for these guys. Also I look forward to having a Bye week this year. Even if it is early it should give us a chance to work out any kinks before conference play.

I have no doubts that the top end talent at UNI isn't too far behind FBS schools like Iowa State. But the quality depth amongst starters and backups is a huge advantage for the FBS schools.

[Spathicle]

Re: Can the Panthers take down ISU on Sep 3rd?

Which is why ISU sends players to the Pros 3:1 compared to lowly uni...

[AmesPanther]

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Here is a link to some interesting stats. The analyisis is... well one persons analysis. But the stats I found interesting.

http://www.encyclonepedia.com/2011/0...eter-game.html

[williebat]

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I wish we played both ISU and Iowa in the same year. We could beat both.

Next year may be tough for us in iowa city this year would have been better.

Oh well

My prediction UNI 27 ISU 17

[ubuntuCAT]

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Which is why ISU sends players to the Pros 3:1 compared to lowly uni...

Would like to see you provide a source for that nonsense.

[jegbomb52]

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Would like to see you provide a source for that nonsense.

The current ratio to active rosters is 10 ISU, 8 UNI. Far from 3:1.

[casbern]

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The current ratio to active rosters is 10 ISU, 8 UNI. Far from 3:1.

If he doesn't understand simple ratios, he probably has a hard time comprehending how bad of a program ISU actually has.

[khaal53]

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Do you guys really think that total # of current NFL players is the best way to compare overall depth? Top end guys? Maybe. Overall? Not even close.

[UNI Fight]

Re: Can the Panthers take down ISU on Sep 3rd?

Do you guys really think that total # of current NFL players is the best way to compare overall depth? Top end guys? Maybe. Overall? Not even close.

It's a barometer one can use to measure a program, how would you evaluate it? I'm just curious b/c I'm unfamiliar with Iowa State football. (I have a lot of Nebraska fans in my family and they had always informed me ISU brought a soccer team to play football) Those wacky Aksarben's. Sticking to the NFL; Have any ISU players had a Super Bowl MVP? or were named NFL defensive MVP? Anything like that? I mean I know Seneca Wallace was the best thing since sliced bread, 26 td's and 27 int's in his time at ISU, but who was the best NFL player to come out of ISU? Do ISU players even like the NFL? Did Rhoades name Steele to starting QB based on his cool last name alone? These are the questions I have. Answer them.

[Panther-Sheik]

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I have no doubts that the top end talent at UNI isn't too far behind FBS schools like Iowa State. But the quality depth amongst starters and backups is a huge advantage for the FBS schools.

I think this is true in most cases. Lining up starters might not show too much difference, and at certain positions the FCS school would have the better talent. Lining up 2nd stringers would have a wider gap. Lining up 3rd stringers would most often be an incredible difference.