Up Next: Southern Utah

[pantherfansince92]

vs.

Win this game and the Panthers will likely lock up a playoff bid regardless of what happens at Illinois State. One of the big aspects of this game will be the Panther defense against the Thunderbird passing attack who is led by QB Brad Sorensen who comes in with a 67% completion, 2,467 yds, 15 TD 8 INT.

The Panthers will also honor the following seniors prior to the game.

Kaleb Admire
Ben Boothby
Sean Boren
Darren Branch
Tre'Darrius Canady
Josh Collins
James Conley
Will Eilert
LJ Fort
Shawn Gerard
August Hadenfeldt
Jarred Herring
Montari Leonard
Tirrell Rennie
Jordan Smith
Luke Smith
Jay Teply
Austin Wells
Justin Wissler

[Mountain Panther]

Re: Up Next: Southern Utah

Their wins don't impress me much and their loses were to some pretty average teams. Most notably they beat a Sac State that had just upset Oregon State, and SUU put a hurt on UNLV.

As we all know UNI has had problems with a mobile QB that can throw. This year is a bit different since our LBs and defensive backfield are experienced and can fly around the backfield.

Homefield gives UNI a 2 TD win.

[95UNIGRAD]

Re: Up Next: Southern Utah

They're a hard team to figure out. UNLV really isn't any good, but they did stick it to them on the road, 41-16. In the SDSU game, they lost by one in Brookings when they decided to go for two instead of OT and didn't make it, after being down 22 points early and coming all the way back.

I wouldn't take them lightly by any means, but I think the Panthers get this one at home by 10-14 points. Lanpher will hopefully feel more comfortable, and the whole team should benefit from playing a team that won't pound on them like YSU did physically.

[Panther-Sheik]

Re: Up Next: Southern Utah

vs.

Win this game and the Panthers will likely lock up a playoff bid regardless of what happens at Illinois State. One of the big aspects of this game will be the Panther defense against the Thunderbird passing attack who is led by QB Brad Sorensen who comes in with a 67% completion, 2,467 yds, 15 TD 8 INT.

The Panthers will also honor the following seniors prior to the game.

Kaleb Admire
Ben Boothby
Sean Boren
Darren Branch
Tre'Darrius Canady
Josh Collins
James Conley
Will Eilert
LJ Fort
Shawn Gerard
August Hadenfeldt
Jarred Herring
Montari Leonard
Tirrell Rennie
Jordan Smith
Luke Smith
Jay Teply
Austin Wells
Justin Wissler

That's a great list of seniors that will be missed. But, let's hopefully enjoy them being Panthers for another 2 months!! This is a very important "tone" game for the remainder of the year. Obviously if you lose then things don't look good at all. If you squeak by there is a big "?" left on the Illinois St. game and playoffs, and things still don't look very good, IMO. But, if you can put a real hurting on them then a new identity for this team is created and we look to leave a real mark on the 2011 season. Not saying that SUU is a pushover or that we "should" dominate this game, but here's to hoping we open a can of good ol' whoop-ass on them and start the playoff machine two weeks early!

[TommyT]

Re: Up Next: Southern Utah

When was the last time we blew someone out? Our coaching staff lacks killer instinct. We don't win this game by more than 8.

[Moose39]

Re: Up Next: Southern Utah

illinois state last year? wasn't it 42-14 final score?

and does SUU have a message board?

[Panther-Sheik]

Re: Up Next: Southern Utah

When was the last time we blew someone out? Our coaching staff lacks killer instinct. We don't win this game by more than 8.

This weekend is a great time to do it. Set the tone for the rest of the season!!

[UNIGrainer]

Re: Up Next: Southern Utah

illinois state last year? wasn't it 42-14 final score?

and does SUU have a message board?

38-10 over WIU, 42-7 over MSU

SUU is better than both of those teams though.

[Trapped in California]

Re: Up Next: Southern Utah

USD two years ago - I believe that the Coach said "No Mas."

[06panther10]

Re: Up Next: Southern Utah

Predictions for this week:

-UNI will rush for 200 yards
-Carlos will have a big game
-UNI will win by at least 2 TDs
-UNI will not give up more than 14 points

This is the week that the Panthers put it back together. This team has survived the mid-season lull. It is now time for them to put the pedal back down. Our run to, and hopefully through, the playoffs will start this weekend with a great performance against Southern Utah. This team has the talent, depth, and experience to get it done.

How's that for optimism? Lets go Cats.

[clenz]

Re: Up Next: Southern Utah

So, question for all of those that thought David could handle the load in the backfield all his own.....Still think he can?

He is less effective without Carlos/healthy Rennie.


He will still be a very good back, but he can't and won't do it alone.

[Khan4Cats]

Re: Up Next: Southern Utah

I want to see us establish a multi-back running game and get pressure on the quarterback on defense. Do those two things and we will be fine getting ready for the play-offs.

[Purrrrrfect]

Re: Up Next: Southern Utah

I'm still upset over our rush defense...

[jegbomb52]

Re: Up Next: Southern Utah

So, question for all of those that thought David could handle the load in the backfield all his own.....Still think he can?

He is less effective without Carlos/healthy Rennie.


He will still be a very good back, but he can't and won't do it alone.

David is noneffective out of the pistol formation (which for some reason we think works). Lets stick him beside Rennie, or in short yardage situations lets put Rennie under center and let David get a head of steam.

[D Panther]

Re: Up Next: Southern Utah

I have never quite figued out why we switched to the pistol. It is a passing formation. Then a running quarterback was brought in. Imagine how much more effective Rennie would be in the old offence running more option plays. The pistol limits the read option. Also with more of an option game CA would be more effective.