Farley Can't Close Out When It Counts

[BCPanther]

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Two years ago I was as down on Farley as anybody on this board.

That's said, if you run him out can you really find someone who is going to be a significant upgrade? Countless programs have run out consistent winners looking to get to the 'next level'and it pretty much universally fails.

We're spoiled. We win 10+ games annually, usually a playoff game or two. Do you know how many programs would kill for our success? Sure, the late season and big game losses are disappointing, but at the same time we forget about a bunch of the big wins (SIU '03 '05 '07, WKU '05, Texas State, UNH x3, Iowa State x2) I just think there is some lost perspective....

[Born-a-Panther]

Re: Farley Can't Close Out When It Counts

Two years ago I was as down on Farley as anybody on this board.

That's said, if you run him out can you really find someone who is going to be a significant upgrade? Countless programs have run out consistent winners looking to get to the 'next level'and it pretty much universally fails.

We're spoiled. We win 10+ games annually, usually a playoff game or two. Do you know how many programs would kill for our success? Sure, the late season and big game losses are disappointing, but at the same time we forget about a bunch of the big wins (SIU '03 '05 '07, WKU '05, Texas State, UNH x3, Iowa State x2) I just think there is some lost perspective....

Thank you. 1, 000 times thank you.

[Mudrafan]

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In other words, ban anyone with a dissenting opinion? Great idea. What makes you think you'd make the cut?

(Note: I believe there are many on here that truly would support a board allowing nothing but positive posts.)

Nope. Not at all. TH & 9-yr give dissenting because they aren't UNI fans. Big difference. This other guy is clearly a whack job trying to stir up trouble.

[Twin Cities Panther]

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Nope. Not at all. TH & 9-yr give dissenting because they aren't UNI fans. Big difference. This other guy is clearly a whack job trying to stir up trouble.

And you know this how, Mr. Good is Good Enough? Being good is not a bad thing, but I guess mommy/daddy never had that discussion with you. Or maybe they did, and that's why you have embraced good, and go ballistic over a simple, one line blog post that represents nothing but fact/truth. NDSU has made the decision to be great. They understand, that after 1st place, everyone else is a loser, even though 2nd and 3rd place, is good.

Mudra? He was the epitome of "good."

[hoopfan]

Re: Farley Can't Close Out When It Counts

Two years ago I was as down on Farley as anybody on this board.

That's said, if you run him out can you really find someone who is going to be a significant upgrade? Countless programs have run out consistent winners looking to get to the 'next level'and it pretty much universally fails.

We're spoiled. We win 10+ games annually, usually a playoff game or two. Do you know how many programs would kill for our success? Sure, the late season and big game losses are disappointing, but at the same time we forget about a bunch of the big wins (SIU '03 '05 '07, WKU '05, Texas State, UNH x3, Iowa State x2) I just think there is some lost perspective....

I'm not sure anyone is saying he needs to go. I think people would like to see a change in how he does some things. Saying we should be content with just making the playoffs is like saying we should be content with CBI tourney in basketball and a 20 win season. Last year was a wake up call to how fortunate we have been as a fan base in terms of our football team, but it doesn't make a loss like this any easier to deal with. Especially when it appears to follow a little bit of a pattern.

[williebat]

This is a good post.

penalties and injuries lost this one for us not Farley.

We can come back still plenty of season left.

[havok58]

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Doesn't look good when Vereen says "I think with time running down in the fourth, we got a little rattled. You can't let that happen."

and then Salmon follows up (in the article) "I think I got rattled a couple of times myself."

As a coach (leader) players are looking up to you in certain situations. If you're rattled, then that can trickle down to them. I wonder if that's what was the cause of the questionable play-calling late in the fourth. I know the Bison defense was coming hard, still got to deal with it. If you're rattled in those situations, time to step down.

[run&blade]

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I was as down on Farley as i could be after the Southern Illinois give away last year. I was bitter after Richmond but I dont think he will go down like that ever again.

I like the players Farley gets. The new crop of dbacks look awesome.

I think ndsu is elevating Farley's game.

[arealcat]

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Why is everyone freaking out? Seriously this is crazy! They have a great defense. Did you all fail to realize that Sawyer had probably the worst game of his career? He went 12-33, and the WR's could not get open. Vereen made some plays, but he was by no means getting much separation. This team will be fine, and use this as a learning experience and huge motivation the rest of the year. I don't expect anything less than winning the rest of our games and seeing NDSU again at the end of the season. This was game 5. We aren't supposed to have reached our potential for this year yet. I apologize for being optimistic after a 1 point loss to the best team in the country on the road, in a game we controlled for 3 quarters. Oh wait no I'm not. Go Panthers.

[Winder/aka Dan Holmes]

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Hey Twin Cities Panther..........have we met???

I keep the play clock and would be glad to meet you after the game this weekend. Really, I'm not playing. I like to meet the face behind the User Name.

[SteinPizza]

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What color would you like your participation ribbon to be? Pink??

BS. The people on this board who want participation ribbons are the same people who complain that our coaches are being stolen away. They can put their participation ribbons next to their NEA membership cards.

I don't have the same pro-Iowa fondness for Farley that many here have. That said, I do think he's a good coach. While I have questions about the play calling in the last couple of minutes, ultimately we played a damn good team on the road and lost by the slimmest of margins. I think your post is an over-reaction.

[Twin Cities Panther]

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Hey Twin Cities Panther..........have we met???

I keep the play clock and would be glad to meet you after the game this weekend. Really, I'm not playing. I like to meet the face behind the User Name.

What??????

[TravelingPanther]

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Why is everyone freaking out? Seriously this is crazy! They have a great defense. Did you all fail to realize that Sawyer had probably the worst game of his career? He went 12-33, and the WR's could not get open. Vereen made some plays, but he was by no means getting much separation.

Keeping in mind that the coaches call the plays, including the routes that are run and blocking schemes that put them in a position to succeed. On the final 6 plays we had when we were down 1, they did not do that.

[Mudrafan]

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And you know this how, Mr. Good is Good Enough? Being good is not a bad thing, but I guess mommy/daddy never had that discussion with you. Or maybe they did, and that's why you have embraced good, and go ballistic over a simple, one line blog post that represents nothing but fact/truth. NDSU has made the decision to be great. They understand, that after 1st place, everyone else is a loser, even though 2nd and 3rd place, is good.

Mudra? He was the epitome of "good."

what in the hell are you talking about?

[SteinPizza]

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In other words, ban anyone with a dissenting opinion? Great idea. What makes you think you'd make the cut?

(Note: I believe there are many on here that truly would support a board allowing nothing but positive posts.)

I totally agree with this. There are several here who only want fluffy, positive posts about everything related to UNI sports, and can't stand that some may like other teams as well. Have fun in the real world folks, because in case you haven't noticed, it doesn't work that way. Unless of course, you're involved in some profession where tenure and union membership are important.