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Sorry it took so long for me to do a thoughts post. A few things changed making it hard to see very much of the games. i was able to catch this one though and what a game!
1-Great defensive presence by UNI!- The team showed bright flashes all year, but could never put in a complete game until last week and then today. it reminded me of the UNI defenses of the 90's (name a year) that included many famous Panthers. Bill Freeney, Andre Allen, Willie Beamon, Ty Talton, Jason Mcleary, Peter Burns, you name it.
2-Defensive line- The line imposed their will against NDSU. This was the only way to beat NDSU. If you do not take control of the game early, they will pound you to dirt (evidence: 2013 game vs NDSU).
3-Patience-Having patience and playing field position worked for us and will work for this team. With a good quarterback and line, we would not have to worry about this, without them, we need to play the game of field position. We did it, while keeping NDSU on their heels.
4-QB Play still Lacking-Let's face it, our QB situation will not get better this year. We do not have an Aaron Rogers, behind Brett Favre. What we can do is borrow a little bit from the Ohio State Buckeyes. We have a QB who can run, so let's use that! Pound the rock, with both DJ and Brion, this will suddenly open up the passing game just enough to make some passes easier. Anything is better then our train wreck of a passing game now. If we do not we, we will continue having passing turnovers at an alarming rate.
5-O-line-Still not great, but working enough to at least get DJ a hole after every few runs. Appears to be improving slowly, but need to do it a little faster. Our pass blocking still stinks and I think running Brion will help more.
6-We need to win out the last 2 games and we will make the playoffs. Our destiny is in our own hands. I believe we can do this. If so, our swagger will start returning and all of a sudden things start working out more often then not.
Congrats on a hard fought win Panthers!
Lets go UNI! Beat SIU!
1-Great defensive presence by UNI!- The team showed bright flashes all year, but could never put in a complete game until last week and then today. it reminded me of the UNI defenses of the 90's (name a year) that included many famous Panthers. Bill Freeney, Andre Allen, Willie Beamon, Ty Talton, Jason Mcleary, Peter Burns, you name it.
2-Defensive line- The line imposed their will against NDSU. This was the only way to beat NDSU. If you do not take control of the game early, they will pound you to dirt (evidence: 2013 game vs NDSU).
3-Patience-Having patience and playing field position worked for us and will work for this team. With a good quarterback and line, we would not have to worry about this, without them, we need to play the game of field position. We did it, while keeping NDSU on their heels.
4-QB Play still Lacking-Let's face it, our QB situation will not get better this year. We do not have an Aaron Rogers, behind Brett Favre. What we can do is borrow a little bit from the Ohio State Buckeyes. We have a QB who can run, so let's use that! Pound the rock, with both DJ and Brion, this will suddenly open up the passing game just enough to make some passes easier. Anything is better then our train wreck of a passing game now. If we do not we, we will continue having passing turnovers at an alarming rate.
5-O-line-Still not great, but working enough to at least get DJ a hole after every few runs. Appears to be improving slowly, but need to do it a little faster. Our pass blocking still stinks and I think running Brion will help more.
6-We need to win out the last 2 games and we will make the playoffs. Our destiny is in our own hands. I believe we can do this. If so, our swagger will start returning and all of a sudden things start working out more often then not.
Congrats on a hard fought win Panthers!
Lets go UNI! Beat SIU!
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