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Fellow Panther Fans, our team is getting absolutely none. Thanks to the past performance of Gateway teams, no one thinks us and SIU will get past the 2nd round. From what I have been reading, most people (except us) think that EWU is going to crush the Panthers and that we have no business being on the field with them. Then if we do win, they all think we are going to get crushed at New Hampshire. I hope the players realize that they are being disrespected by the nation and that a nice swift butt-kicking can prove the doubters wrong, GO PANTHERS!!!
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If the players come out with the attitude they had in the YSU/WKU/SIU games, we'll be just fine. Those were mad, determined teams. This game, IMHO, will come down to a pass rush. -
This team is a focused bunch of players who will prepare this week to put their best effort on the field Saturday evening. I have no doubt that the coaching staff and players will be more prepared than any other team playing in the play-offs Saturday. Now, if the fans come and and support these players and coaches like they deserve to be supported...it will be a recipe for success.
PS: Next week will take care of itself...first things first...let's beat EWU! There's nothing sweeter in athletics than proving the 'experts' that they were HORRIBLY wrong
UNI has that chance. One game at a time boys. Let's get it done.
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Beat EWU! Everything else will fall into place...just look at the help we got to win the Gateway!!!Comment
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I don't want us to get any respect going into this game. I LOVE seeing us as the "underdog" in this game and throughout the playoffs. Remember the last two home playoff games: Montana State in '03 and Maine in '01. Both those teams were supposed to give us a tough game and look at those results. Both of those games were over by halftime! This year's squad was the "underdog" three straight games and won them all. Two of our three losses we were the favorites. I hope that EWU thinks they are the favorite going into this Saturday, because I have a feeling they are in for a rude awakening.Originally posted by Reed Rothchild
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Actually EWU believes we're the underdogs, and people have been treating us like we are. We play excellent as the underdogs anyway, just ask Montana and SIU. It will be a great game though, I wish I could go!Originally posted by CF PantherI don't want us to get any respect going into this game. I LOVE seeing us as the "underdog" in this game and throughout the playoffs. Remember the last two home playoff games: Montana State in '03 and Maine in '01. Both those teams were supposed to give us a tough game and look at those results. Both of those games were over by halftime! This year's squad was the "underdog" three straight games and won them all. Two of our three losses we were the favorites. I hope that EWU thinks they are the favorite going into this Saturday, because I have a feeling they are in for a rude awakening.
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Originally posted by Screamin_Eagle174
You're really acting like you guys are the underdog.
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Hey, I know I have a lot of confidence and pride in our team, but there are a lot of Eastern fans that don't. The only time I've seen our stadium (if you want to call it that, its more like a field with bleachers) packed was last year during the Governor's Cup against Montana. EWU has no school spirit, much less enthusiasm or hope for our football team, especially after losing to ISU and Weber State.Originally posted by Reed RothchildYou're really acting like you guys are the underdog.
I on the other hand know we have one of the best teams in the nation, we just don't play like it when half of our starters are injured. Underdogs or not, EWU is coming into this one swinging; Meyer and Kimble, along with the 14 other seniors on the squad, aren't letting up the slightest until they have a national title. It shall be a great match up though.
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I'm starting to get the feeling that no team in the country other than EWU has had to overcome an injury this season.Winning is more fun than losing.Comment
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People have to remember too that sanders is just now getting healthy....even though he has been playing, he hasn't been able to scramble like he used to. Another week healthier is a plus for the Panthers!Comment
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does ewu really have the number 1 off in the NATION? i read that somewhere and figured it had to have been an exaggerationComment
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Actually the Courier said that they are the #2 passing offense nationally and the #3 total offense. If we get into a shootout with these guys I think that we could be in trouble. Our defense needs to get some stops and turnovers, but the offense needs to score TDs and keep the ball in our hands.Coach Whisenhunt 1/18/09. "There was never any complaints about not being named the starter, all he wanted was an opportunity and he took advantage of it. Kurt is probably one of the greatest individuals you'll ever meet. Kurt worked hard on a lot of things that a lot of times older quarterbacks aren't willing to do. That's a credit to his humility and his competitive drive, and the reason that we are here today in great part is what Kurt Warner has done for us."Comment
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Definitely Merk. Pound that pigskin and get some solid defense. Don't forget the hidden yards with the special teams either. #1 in the gateway in kickoff cover, kickoff return, and punting.Comment
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Easy guys, again. Don't make this acrimonious. Both teams are good and let's all look forward to a terrific game.
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I really think everyone is giving you guys a lot of respect. You are kinda getting one Eastern fans opinion on here...and maybe ten on eagsports. Are fans are not supportive of our team to the point that you guys are that is for sure. I really respect how active this message board is. And I really respect that your QB is the fourth ranked in passer rating in all of Div 1 football. To have a passer rating like that you have to be good. Everything that I have heard about your team is positive. I hope that it turns into a shootout because then I feel we have an advantage, but if your D can make a couple stops we might be in trouble. Sorry that many eagle fans come across as arrogant. We have not played up to potential all year and have been told that we have the best talent in the country. It just hasn't been put together. In my opinion that is due to coaching. We respect the panthers. I was not at all excited when we got the draw. Good luck to you. Can't wait til Saturday.
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