The Playoffs

[The Dude]

Now that my Hens are done...I can now throw my purple hat on and ride this train to the NC...

First, without projecting to far into the future...how bout the chance for UNI to beat Montana in the playoffs? That would be HUGE...

Second...I know a little something about the SoCo Triple Option...here's what we need:

1) DT's to contain the FB...don't let the get anything straight up ahead. Make the pitch, when they pitch, they have a strong possibility of fumbling. ;Last year when we played GSU their QB actually optioned the ball into our DE's chest.

2) You need a fast and strong tackling safety who can play center field. Anthony Bratton helped us beat Navy and GSU...if we get this done UNI makes VERY short work. Their best played is a fullback...

Prediction: The Dome is rocking, the blood spills early, and the beer in Iowa runs purple all night...

GO PANTHERS!!!!

[Silent Earl]

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The Dude abides.

[UNI92]

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Good to see you back dude!

[The Dude]

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Alright....so now I got my team set and ready to go...I need some insite on our team. I've been following but with the Triple Option being an uncommon O the defense will have to make some chages...what do we need to take them down? How pumped are you guys?


I got to see a game at the DOME....

[panther-state]

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Between ODUSmitty and The Dude I'm kinda liking these CAA posters. Not sure why some of those CS.com folks treat them like Lakes

[jegbomb52]

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I am very excited to see how we handle the middle with Boothby and whether or not Fort goes with QB or pitch man.

[Panther-Sheik]

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Boothby & Co. should be ready and well able to plug the middle IMO. I really like this matchup better than a dink and dunk passing team. I know we can get abused if we aren't disciplined, but our LB's are much better run stoppers than pass IMO. Our DB's lay the wood...especially Sonie and Martin...so I like that aspect too. If we can stay disciplined and not over pursue or be too aggressive on our first defensive read then I think this game could be ours in a hurry. Of course, we'll need solid offensive play calling and execution. If the defense is making a statement then we need our offense to put them away. If they linger anything can happen (see Leihigh game).

[Chitown Panther]

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I really like having a player with James Conley's talents for a game like this....roll him up next to a DE or play him in some space....kid can cover ground....

[The Dude]

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Boothby & Co. should be ready and well able to plug the middle IMO. I really like this matchup better than a dink and dunk passing team. I know we can get abused if we aren't disciplined, but our LB's are much better run stoppers than pass IMO. Our DB's lay the wood...especially Sonie and Martin...so I like that aspect too. If we can stay disciplined and not over pursue or be too aggressive on our first defensive read then I think this game could be ours in a hurry. Of course, we'll need solid offensive play calling and execution. If the defense is making a statement then we need our offense to put them away. If they linger anything can happen (see Leihigh game).

This is what you need...the safeties have to play great and tackle well...can't miss tackles. Having seen the type of teams that UNI Field, how big and strong they are, this is a very good match up for the panthers.

I'm looking @ the Montana game n checking the prices on flights...Where's is the Captain...love that guy.

[youngterrier]

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Eric Breiteinstein is a chore to tackle. He's carried the ball a bunch this year and only has 11 carries for loss

[clenz]

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Boothby & Co. should be ready and well able to plug the middle IMO. I really like this matchup better than a dink and dunk passing team. I know we can get abused if we aren't disciplined, but our LB's are much better run stoppers than pass IMO. Our DB's lay the wood...especially Sonie and Martin...so I like that aspect too. If we can stay disciplined and not over pursue or be too aggressive on our first defensive read then I think this game could be ours in a hurry. Of course, we'll need solid offensive play calling and execution. If the defense is making a statement then we need our offense to put them away. If they linger anything can happen (see Leihigh game).

I didn't see the game yesterday...did Swain play? If he did he better not against Wofford...we need someone that isn't afraid of any sort of contact like he is.

[GoPanthers85]

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Eric Breiteinstein is a chore to tackle. He's carried the ball a bunch this year and only has 11 carries for loss

It's hard to carry for a loss when you start like 2.5 yards behind the line of scrimmage and go straight forward every time! It would be like Rennie running a qb draw every play out of the pistol set, I would hope he could get at least to the line of scrimmage and he is 6' and 200 pounds on a good day.

[GoPanthers85]

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I didn't see the game yesterday...did Swain play? If he did he better not against Wofford...we need someone that isn't afraid of any sort of contact like he is.

Yes Swain played, but so did Sonnie! Even though he is still hurting he laid the lumber a few times! Also Martin got playing time and hope he starts over Swain. Nothing against JJ, I just like Andre's size in this game.

[panther-state]

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How big is JJ? I figure he has to be one of the "smallest" (NOT shortest, he must be at least 6'-6'2) Panthers on the team. He just looks scrawny .

[Herdman]

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Okay, so far every post about this game talks about the triple option and UNI's defense, what about Wofford's defense? They hAve won a few game here folks and you just don't do that on one side of the ball. Any insight on their defense and special teams?