Anyone else thinking this is MUCH better than watching 1A ball??

[UNIMAN4]

I don't know about you, but I am enjoying watching the 1AA playoffs SO MUCH MORE than any D1 ball.........maybe because its so darn over commercialized and all about $$$$

It's pretty darn refresing to see overlooked kids playing hard, in a playoff setting.

Or maybe I am just getting into it more this year because of UNI...I dunno.

GO PANTHERS!!!!!!!!!! WIN THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!

[VistaPanther]

Every bit as exciting as any football I have ever watched.
Great to see it on National TV and frankly, good to see it on real grass. Nothing against the Dome at all. We get used to seeing it at home in the dome so a game like this can make it all the more real, is all.

[CincyPanther88]

I think there's more sportsmanship too.

[UNICats]

Every bit as exciting as any football I have ever watched.
Great to see it on National TV and frankly, good to see it on real grass. Nothing against the Dome at all. We get used to seeing it at home in the dome so a game like this can make it all the more real, is all.

I agree with the excitement!! But wasn't their field that new fieldturf?? Didn't seem to rip up or stain the white uniforms like natural turf would...

[TH1974]

But wasn't their field that new fieldturf?? Didn't seem to rip up or stain the white uniforms like natural turf would...

That's what I was thinking. Uniforms were spotless.

[VistaPanther]

I agree with the excitement!! But wasn't their field that new fieldturf?? Didn't seem to rip up or stain the white uniforms like natural turf would...

Sure fooled me, maybe we oughta get some of that stuff!

I know, I know, we don't have the needed storage for converting the dome. Well, let's have a barn raising and make some storage!

We are in the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!

Maybe now the ESPN broadcasters will do their homework and learn something about UNI before flapping their mindless lips and showing us no respect.

[bobcatfan06]

Yes, Jim Wacker Field is FieldTurf. Good stuff. I hope the game looked good on TV. The place was packed.

[UOPCats]

So sure the Dome does not have "field turf" but what about the 72 degree weather in the middle of November!!! Sure hope we do not run into the same issues in Chatty as they dealt with last year and their "new grass"...

[MrEvents]

So sure the Dome does not have "field turf" but what about the 72 degree weather in the middle of November!!! Sure hope we do not run into the same issues in Chatty as they dealt with last year and their "new grass"...

No turf problems here in Chattanooga....brand new artificial surface.

[grizzpaw]

that was a GREAT game last night! don't think i would have sat on the last minuite of the game however - bad call IMO.much better sportmanship thanks for showing such good sportmanship! I-AA football is the BEST football around, and your team showed why. now that game is over forget it and move on for YOU HAVE THE BIG GAME LEFT-WIN IT ALL

[MrEvents]

that was a GREAT game last night! don't think i would have sat on the last minuite of the game however - bad call IMO.much better sportmanship thanks for showing such good sportmanship! I-AA football is the BEST football around, and your team showed why. now that game is over forget it and move on for YOU HAVE THE BIG GAME LEFT-WIN IT ALL

Hey GrizzPaw...we're gonna miss you guys in Chatty this year. The Panthers have a lot of shoes to fill but I'm thinking they'll show up for us.

[UNICats]

Yes, Jim Wacker Field is FieldTurf. Good stuff. I hope the game looked good on TV. The place was packed.

Bobcatfan06,

Yes, the turf looked great and your fans were very spirited!! When the crowd got behind TSU, you could definately feel that at home. Great game, classy TSU team, happy the Panthers won, and I wish nothing but the best for TSU next season!!

[panther2317]

The atmosphere looked incredible and the facility was awesome and even though it was a loss, you guys represented well on national television! Good luck in the future and thanks for the hospitality.

[Jonsoup]

Too BAD they didn't show UNI FANS at all during the game. I can recall only showing our fans twice. Once during introduction to show and towards end of third quarter.

[Panthers to the Bone]

Bobcat fans have alot to be proud of. That was a great game, great showing of top notch facilities, and great sportsmanship. Recruiting should be a much easier task this offseason.

Speaking of easier recruiting. When football recruits come to watch the UNI basketball games during weekend recruiting visits, how much of a spectacle will that be when the crowd goes nuts as the football team enters the basketball court with their national championship (or runner up---let's hope for a NC though!) trophy and GFC title. That would be awesome!