#1 NDSU @ NORTHERN IOWA Game Thread

[Trapped in California]

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I think we are better suited with Sawyer as QB as well, but nobody can deny that he was bad this year and we were simply not winning.

And for whatever reason, as god awful as he and the offense looks when he plays, our team has found ways to win when Brion starts for some reason. I think he is something like 6-0 as a starter.

So who knows.

As much crap as Tim Tebow caught as a QB, the Gators rolled up the wins. He threw ugly, ugly passes. Somehow they won. I think the Florida fans would welcome another player like that given the past 5 years' (with 2012 the exception) records.

[Panther-Sheik]

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I think we are better suited with Sawyer as QB as well, but nobody can deny that he was bad this year and we were simply not winning.

And for whatever reason, as god awful as he and the offense looks when he plays, our team has found ways to win when Brion starts for some reason. I think he is something like 6-0 as a starter.

So who knows.

I'm not surprised. Brion keeps the defense at least a little more honest due to his running ability. He and Sawyer are throwing the ball with almost identical efficiency this year but at least Carnes holds the threat of running and running big. He can truly burn a defense, not just get 3 or 4 yards in lieu of a coverage sack. That has proven very big in getting Johnson some running space. Defenses were just focusing on Johnson and daring SK to beat them. That wasn't working because he wasn't completing the passes and the o line isn't skilled enough to handle that kind of pressure. I don't think it's a coincidence that since BC has come in Johnson is getting more carries and more production. Also, in hearing interviews, Johnson and the rest of the team believe in Carnes and what he has opened up offensively. I don't think that is a total knock on SK, but just an edge to BC. I'm all for BC taking this team as far as he can. But, with that said, I would like to see more option / running / roll out option passing etc. from him. It will make him even more dangerous.

[panther-state]

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Not being able to see a complete game from UNI (only bits and pieces of highlights) what happened to Sawyer K. Last year going into the NDSU game it seemed like he was being touted as the second coming.

He's been inconsistent to down-right bad ever since the NDSU game last year. I still believe that concussion he sustained in that game is what has undone things for him. He was spectacular in his first 4-5 games last year, every bit the big-time QB we were needing him to be after a successful freshman year.

All concussions are serious injuries because they involve the brain actually sustaining some sort of impact or trauma inside the skull. The affects of this is obviously wide-ranging since some players are able to shake them off and not feel any major effects after their recovery time. Others have much more difficulty dealing with the ensuring effects to the point that they can't do things in the same manner due to new shortcoming in brain functionality. I think something just isn't right with Sawyer anymore and he's struggling to adapt to the change. It's affecting his mechanics and decision-making in a way that he simply isn't even close to the player that he was just 12-13 months ago.

Kollmorgen through the first 4 games of 2013:
67/96 (69.8%) 875 yds (~219 yds/gm) 8TD's 0 INT

Kollmorgen since the NDSU game/concussion:

2013 (4 games)
75/112 (67%) 822 yds (205.5 yds/gm) 5 TD's 4 INT

If you take out the SDSU loss: 45/72 (62.5%) 516 yds (172 yds/gm) 2 TD's 4 INT

2014 (7 games):
93/173 (53.8%) 1401 yds (200 yds/gm) 11 TD 6 INT

Those include a 380 yd game thanks to 200+ yds receiving from DJ who did about 180 of them after the catch. Plus 25/41 359 yds and 5 TDs against the likes of Northern Colorado and Tenn Tech.

Totals since NDSU game/concussion (11 games):
168/285 (59%) 2223 yds (202 yds/gm) 16 TD 10 INT (several pick 6's on really poor decisions).


Carnes also sustained a concussion last year in that nasty accident in the McNeese St game where he ran out of bounds while being hit and ended up sliding into the wall and being knocked unconscious. I don't think we had seen much throwing from him up to that point but the dude was damn near unstoppable on runs to the edge.

I really wish we could see Justin Black play. He can't really be that far behind Sawyer and Carnes in practice. Right?

[ndsubison1]

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A one-dimensional QB (Carnes) will not beat the Bison IMO. The Bison defense is the best in the FCS over the last 4 years for a reason.....they are very good. Kollmorgen, if he is on, could hurt the Bison.

Bison offense takes over in the 2nd half.

Bison win 27-13

I think our passing game is what will determine the outcome. If Wentz struggles through the air we have good shot at losing.

[06panther10]

Looks like we are wearing all purple for this game. Don't remember that ever happening.

Thats gotta be worth something, right? Lets go!!!

[Cat80]

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Looks like we are wearing all purple for this game. Don't remember that ever happening.

Thats gotta be worth something, right? Lets go!!!

Indeed? I go back to 1976 and do not remember a time when the team wore all purple for a game. My guess is the shades of purple will clash and part of the post game meltdown is we can't get uniform shades of purple. So to speak.

[Cat80]

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A one-dimensional QB (Carnes) will not beat the Bison IMO. The Bison defense is the best in the FCS over the last 4 years for a reason.....they are very good. Kollmorgen, if he is on, could hurt the Bison.

Bison offense takes over in the 2nd half.

Bison win 27-13

I think all the Bison will need is 21, anymore would be icing on the cake. Panthers need to keep the Bison under 20 to have a shot. IMO as well. It's UNI's less than stellar O-line vs the Bison D. That will tell the tale.

[BCPanther]

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Looks like we are wearing all purple for this game. Don't remember that ever happening.

Thats gotta be worth something, right? Lets go!!!

I think we went all purple once under TA. The seniors talked him into it for a senior night.

As predicted, it was terrible.

[Panther-Sheik]

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I think we went all purple once under TA. The seniors talked him into it for a senior night.

As predicted, it was terrible.

Yep...and I remember TA saying he would never do it again.

[vbfan19]

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it's gotta be better than that white-on-white disaster a few years ago. that was hideous, especially at home

[Panther Fan]

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I think we went all purple once under TA. The seniors talked him into it for a senior night.

As predicted, it was terrible.

It might have actually been Kleiman that was the Senior who pushed for it.

[in_the_stands]

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I think we went all purple once under TA. The seniors talked him into it for a senior night.

As predicted, it was terrible.

TA was quoted as saying (about the team) "They looked like a bunch of grapes".

[Cat80]

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Dam Now this is what I call fun.. Iowa porkers barking and NDSU fans Bragging! Hell yea!

NDSU is on a 52-2 stretch with 3 titles, 4 FBS wins over Big Ten, MWC and 2 BIG 12 teams including the current #8 Kansas State.

We will drive down, give your poor state some of our oil money, stuff some 10's in the strippers in waterloo, buy some skanks drinks at ginger's, tailgate hard, watch NDSU beat your ass and drive home like it was "Ho hum, just another win"

A Minnesotan, educated in North Dakota, can't wait to go to Waterloo to the strip clubs. You can't make this &^%$ up.

[lakesbison]

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Nah. We hit the HILL and pump haus. Didn't need strippers cuz your coeds did just fine!! Fun night out good job cedar falls.

[run&blade]

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Defense will keep uni in it for a half. I think it will get ugly in second half.


You just cant stink at qb and win big games. Hopefully we see black next week if uni loses today. Time to get ready for the future.