Random Thoughts on EWU & UNH

[UNIAlum95]

1. EWU was too good of a team to be out of the playoffs after the first round. Almost a mirror image of UNI without the running game.
2a. Kimble and Meyer are solid players. I wouldn't be surprised to see them both on a roster next year in the NFL.
2b. Given that, I'll take Sanders and the fleet of receivers he has to pick from any day (and for that matter another two years)!
3. Can you say anything else about the UNI Defense. Talk about stepping up when needed. No three and outs until the end of the game and the last was a four and out. The D gets an A for the last drives of the game.
4. Was Bradley's catch as big as Galles' was a few years ago against SIU. What a huge catch and a nicely thrown ball to boot.
5. Who else thought that Dexter Hill was going to trip behind the line of scrimmage when he came in for one play. His not falling was huge in keeping the drive on track.
6. I think the 8000 people in the dome were almost as loud as the 15K for the SIU game. Farley gave a lot of praise to the fans in the post game interview.
7. Where were those officials from? I've never seen such chaos since my last MVC basketball game. They didn't know which end was up.
8. If we had home field advantage in these playoffs, is there anyone here who wouldn't have already reserved tickets and a hotel in Chatty?
9. I see another shoot out at NH if the weather is good. If not our rushing attack along with our stingy run defense and short yardage support should be able to contain NH. Yes they've put up points, but against average opponents IMHO.
10. Let's all pray that none of the plane, bus, meal, weather issues that have plagued us in past games (see the bus issue this year at MSU, practice issues at Delaware, etc) don't show up this time. I'm really glad the athletic department is stepping up to get the team out there on Thursday.
11. Do you suppose that NHU fans will get UNI right by the time we win on Saturday 35-31? Or will be still be NIU?

Time for the Gateway to knock off the top seeds!
Down goes NH.
Down goes App St.
Go SIU and Go Cal Poly!

[PantherPride2002]

Durham, NH

Sat Dec 3
Partly Cloudy
36°/25°
20% chance of precip

[Newsbreaker]

We practice outside enough, as long as it's not a blizzard or bitter cold, I'm not too worried. Pretty typical Iowa conditions right there, in fact, a little warmer then here.

[UNIAlum95]

The officials were representing Ohio Valley and were from Kentucky and Tennessee.

Thankfully they don't officate our games on a regular basis... Lucky guys those in the OVC

[UNIAlum95]

You had to notice that we were POed in the 1st half and EWU was in the 2nd half.

And thank god, no one was listening to me closely. I'm a terrible fan when poor officiating is happening.

Yes the officating was bad on both sides of the ball. Luckily they had turned our way late in the game instead of against us. That's not saying we needed the officals to win the game, but there were some mind blowing calls.

[UNI MadCat]

8. If we had home field advantage in these playoffs, is there anyone here who wouldn't have already reserved tickets and a hotel in Chatty?

Already reserved the hotel. $45 a night at the Motel6. It may not be classy but its 2 miles from the stadium and I dont plan on spending much time in my room anyway... just need a place to pass out.

More importantly, its no fee if you cancel early.

If we make it, I plan on flying out of Minneapolis into Nashville or Atlanta and driving the ~125 miles north/south to Chattanooga.

[DMPanther]

1. EWU was too good of a team to be out of the playoffs after the first round. Almost a mirror image of UNI without the running game.
2a. Kimble and Meyer are solid players. I wouldn't be surprised to see them both on a roster next year in the NFL.
2b. Given that, I'll take Sanders and the fleet of receivers he has to pick from any day (and for that matter another two years)!
3. Can you say anything else about the UNI Defense. Talk about stepping up when needed. No three and outs until the end of the game and the last was a four and out. The D gets an A for the last drives of the game.
4. Was Bradley's catch as big as Galles' was a few years ago against SIU. What a huge catch and a nicely thrown ball to boot.
5. Who else thought that Dexter Hill was going to trip behind the line of scrimmage when he came in for one play. His not falling was huge in keeping the drive on track.
6. I think the 8000 people in the dome were almost as loud as the 15K for the SIU game. Farley gave a lot of praise to the fans in the post game interview.
7. Where were those officials from? I've never seen such chaos since my last MVC basketball game. They didn't know which end was up.
8. If we had home field advantage in these playoffs, is there anyone here who wouldn't have already reserved tickets and a hotel in Chatty?
9. I see another shoot out at NH if the weather is good. If not our rushing attack along with our stingy run defense and short yardage support should be able to contain NH. Yes they've put up points, but against average opponents IMHO.
10. Let's all pray that none of the plane, bus, meal, weather issues that have plagued us in past games (see the bus issue this year at MSU, practice issues at Delaware, etc) don't show up this time. I'm really glad the athletic department is stepping up to get the team out there on Thursday.
11. Do you suppose that NHU fans will get UNI right by the time we win on Saturday 35-31? Or will be still be NIU?

Time for the Gateway to knock off the top seeds!
Down goes NH.
Down goes App St.
Go SIU and Go Cal Poly!

didn't tell you - Saturday I hurt myself (neck area) from yelling a little to loud at the officials - my voice was still hoarse on Sunday....

Thank goodness they got the pass interference calls at the end....

My prediction for this Saturday - UNI 38/UNH 31