What are we to do now?

[truepanther]

Re: What are we to do now?

I'm telling you guys now.....I have had the privilege of seeing Justin Black very close in NUMEROUS practices. I have stood firm next to my beliefs, even to this point in time. I think if he gets a chance before his senior year, he will be the next Eric S. or better! This kid has major talent and is great between the ears!! I hope he gets a shot before he thinks about transferring.

[MnPantherFan]

Re: What are we to do now?

I'm telling you guys now.....I have had the privilege of seeing Justin Black very close in NUMEROUS practices. I have stood firm next to my beliefs, even to this point in time. I think if he gets a chance before his senior year, he will be the next Eric S. or better! This kid has major talent and is great between the ears!! I hope he gets a shot before he thinks about transferring.

Thanks for your opinion dad.

[northwest iowa panther]

Re: What are we to do now?

It took him 2 full weeks to finally show back up against SDSU. No way he is ready in less than a week. Shut him down and don't endanger his career. As a coach there is no way I let an athlete back on the field just a week after a second concussion.

I'm sure it is up to a doctor to clear someone with a concussion. It is good policy and ongoing litigation between the NCAA and a class action group of former players will dictate that all institutions will be increasingly wary of head injuries.

[1988]

Re: What are we to do now?

Thanks for your opinion dad.

I wonder if he is a Justin Black fan?

[JayJ79]

Re: What are we to do now?

I'm kind of hoping to see Black get some playing time, too.
I have no clue as to how good he is, but why not give him a chance?

Even if Sawyer is able to play, I just don't think it is worth the risk of yet another concussion (or other injury) that could possibly hinder next year.

And I just haven't been impressed with Carnes' throwing ability. Plus, I don't think he is 100% health-wise either.

[truepanther]

Re: What are we to do now?

Thanks for your opinion dad.

Lol if I were his dad I would have had him around age 6 or 7...and yes 1988 I am a fan. But just like with any player personnel prediction I could be dead wrong and he could be terrible.

[arealcat]

Re: What are we to do now?

I hope that Sawyer's recent struggles are from the concussions. I also hope that he gets completely healthy before he touches the field again. DJ is still effective even when he is hurt, but the o line needs some serious help. Most people had high hopes for the WR's, but they have been disappointing. Vereen has shown talent, but needs help running routes. Hopefully LeMaster is the huge missing link and they will be a great group next year. LB's have played pretty well as a throw together group all season with the injuries, aside from some tackling problems here and there. The D line has got to get more pressure up front. Very excited about Dorleant. He is a stud. The other DB's need work, but with another year hopefully they will improve.

So, what are we to do now? We have to suck it up and take this season as it is. It's a huge disappointment, but we have to learn from it. Possibly make a few personnel changes. Even though it is hard to watch, the fans have to keep coming to games and representing the purple and gold. BAP is right, fan attendance helps recruiting. There is NO reason we can't fill the dome every weekend the Panthers play. It is absolutely disgusting and disrespectful that the people around the Cedar Valley can't support this institution's athletic programs better than they do. The quality of athletics that UNI produces year in and year out in the majority of sports is just as good or better than the other schools in this state. Keep supporting, maybe even praying, but never give up on the Panthers. We are proud and have good reason to be.

[Born-a-Panther]

Re: What are we to do now?

So, what are we to do now? We have to suck it up and take this season as it is. It's a huge disappointment, but we have to learn from it. Possibly make a few personnel changes. Even though it is hard to watch, the fans have to keep coming to games and representing the purple and gold. BAP is right, fan attendance helps recruiting. There is NO reason we can't fill the dome every weekend the Panthers play. It is absolutely disgusting and disrespectful that the people around the Cedar Valley can't support this institution's athletic programs better than they do. The quality of athletics that UNI produces year in and year out in the majority of sports is just as good or better than the other schools in this state. Keep supporting, maybe even praying, but never give up on the Panthers. We are proud and have good reason to be.

Very well said. All of it.

[Luther_Heggs]

Re: What are we to do now?

So, what are we to do now? We have to suck it up and take this season as it is. It's a huge disappointment, but we have to learn from it. Possibly make a few personnel changes. Even though it is hard to watch, the fans have to keep coming to games and representing the purple and gold. BAP is right, fan attendance helps recruiting. There is NO reason we can't fill the dome every weekend the Panthers play. It is absolutely disgusting and disrespectful that the people around the Cedar Valley can't support this institution's athletic programs better than they do. The quality of athletics that UNI produces year in and year out in the majority of sports is just as good or better than the other schools in this state. Keep supporting, maybe even praying, but never give up on the Panthers. We are proud and have good reason to be.

The correct time to lecture fans on just how they've become bad fans (disgusting and disrespectful) -> Not while the team is on a five game losing streak.

[arealcat]

Re: What are we to do now?

So we should only be good fans when we are winning? Sounds like you could be part of the problem.

[Kyle]

Re: What are we to do now?

So, what are we to do now? We have to suck it up and take this season as it is. It's a huge disappointment, but we have to learn from it. Possibly make a few personnel changes. Even though it is hard to watch, the fans have to keep coming to games and representing the purple and gold. BAP is right, fan attendance helps recruiting. There is NO reason we can't fill the dome every weekend the Panthers play. It is absolutely disgusting and disrespectful that the people around the Cedar Valley can't support this institution's athletic programs better than they do. The quality of athletics that UNI produces year in and year out in the majority of sports is just as good or better than the other schools in this state. Keep supporting, maybe even praying, but never give up on the Panthers. We are proud and have good reason to be.

Overboard.

[Born-a-Panther]

Re: What are we to do now?

Overboard.

How so? I guess you have a problem with a large chunk of our team that prays in the end zone before kickoff, too.

[achrist70]

Re: What are we to do now?

So we should only be good fans when we are winning? Sounds like you could be part of the problem.

Unfortunately for many of our fans this is the case. When the Panthers are winning everyone is wearing purple, buying tickets, and supporting the team. When we start losing a large percentage of the fan base stops doing this. Heck traffic on this website goes down big time when we aren't winning.

Everyone wants to be part of a winner I guess.

I am not saying that this is different that any other college athletic program, but it is just frustrating to me.

[arealcat]

Re: What are we to do now?

It is frustrating to me too.

Kyle, what is wrong with praying for a football team? Maybe not for winning, but for keeping our players safe or that they make good decisions on and off the field. To each his own.

[JayJ79]

Re: What are we to do now?

How so? I guess you have a problem with a large chunk of our team that prays in the end zone before kickoff, too.

some of them must feel like they're stuck in the book of Job this season....