Week 6 of UNI FB playoffs vs EIU

[panther-state]

Re: Week 6 of UNI FB playoffs vs EIU

If we win by 1, it means we played awful. EIU is the weakest team in the playoffs.

Weakest at-large in the playoffs. I'd gladly take Duquense, Colgate or Dayton this upcoming weekend over EIU. Sure, they won their AQ's but EIU at least played quality teams en route to not winning theirs (and I'm referring to their non-con, not the OVC ).

Actually, winning has all that has ever mattered for several weeks now. One loss would have likely meant no post-season play for UNI.

You're correct. This game should not be approached any differently that every game since Homecoming.

[ban basketball]

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You're correct.

Wow, I'm giddy! A phrase that I so rarely, if ever, read about me on here.

[UNIdad]

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Kudos to Trapped for these "Week # of UNI FB Playoffs" threads. They have added a nice edge to the conversation about each week's game.

[Khan4Cats]

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I remember when EIU used to be in the Gateway Conference with us and finally got sick of finishing behind us and missing the playoffs so the left the Conference. They qualified for the playoffs the next season and got sent to play us in the first round!

[Trapped in California]

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Injury updates?

- Twait & SK are done for season
- Lehman - how that guy walked off the field? Makes me queasy just recalling what I saw his knee do. uuugh.
- Ronelle McNeil was in street clothes on Saturday, what's the story there?


Did I miss anyone?

[GonzoCat]

Re: Week 6 of UNI FB playoffs vs EIU

Week 6 of playoffs and we still need 3 wins to make the final four. Iowa only needs 2 wins to make the final four. Although it could be said they are in week 12 of their playoffs.

It's been a while since I paid any attention to what's happening with Iowa unless they are playing UNI, but they are starting to perk my interest a little. May even watch their game on Friday. For me personally I've come to the conclusion that anything good that happens for Iowa or ISU is bad for UNI so I dislike them both and hope they fail. But this is getting to the point I may make an exception. Would do the same for ISU if they made the elite 8.

[run&blade]

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I figure if Iowa is good they recruit more nationally. When they are struggling their offers to their preferred recruits probably get rejected more and then they settle for guys that were leaning UNI.

Iowa State is such a mess I pay no attention to what they are doing.

[panther-state]

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I figure if Iowa is good they recruit more nationally. When they are struggling their offers to their preferred recruits probably get rejected more and then they settle for guys that were leaning UNI.

Iowa State is such a mess I pay no attention to what they are doing.

I agree. A good Iowa team might actually be a good thing for UNI. We've lost out on a number of kids recently who were offered preferred walk-on opportunities at Iowa. Imagine that a number of them would be wearing purple instead of black right now if things had gone right for Capt. Kirk the past few seasons

[213037926]

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Not much discussion on PN about this game...

How is attendance looking...and does anyone know if the Marching Band will be there?

Go Panthers!

[Panther AC]

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I don't believe the NCAA allows bands to be on the field for FCS playoff games.

[vbfan19]

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I don't believe the NCAA allows bands to be on the field for FCS playoff games.

false. they just have to give equal opportunity to visiting bands (if they choose to attend).

Bands: Host institutions must make space available for the visiting team band, upon request. The host institution may place the location for the band seating in the same location as is used during the regular season. The band seating block should be in addition to the regular visiting team seating block. Band members who are in uniform and performing at the championship will not be charged admission to the competition or their band seating block.

Bands, or any component thereof, are allowed to play during time-outs, halftime, and before and after the competition. Bands are not allowed to play during the game, once the ball is spotted and the umpire backs away from the ball.

Bands, or any component thereof, shall not play while the game is in progress (after either team breaks its huddle).

Halftime: The host institution must reserve six minutes of the halftime entertainment time for the visiting team’s band. The host institution will be allowed six minutes for entertainment purposes.

If a visiting team’s band is not available, the time reserved for that band may be used by the host institution. The visiting institution must inform the host institution not later than noon Wednesday before the game if their band will be available to perform during the intermission.

I have no clue if UNI's band will be there, given that the students have been on break all week. If they are there, I hope they are able to abide by the rule of not playing after the ball is spotted. Would be a nice change for the UNI offense.

[Born-a-Panther]

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The band can be there but I don't believe they're allowed to make the pre-game tunnel for the entrance, etc. I don't think they'll be there though.

[vbfan19]

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The band can be there but I don't believe they're allowed to make the pre-game tunnel for the entrance, etc. I don't think they'll be there though.

New for the 2015 championship, the host institution may generally conduct the preliminary round game as they
would during the regular season from an environment/atmosphere standpoint (e,g., public address announcer, invenue
audio and video content, etc.) However, the host institution shall ensure that the atmosphere, environment
and all game entertainment elements show respect for and are not demeaning towards the visiting team or its fans.
The NCAA site representative shall have the ultimate authority to require such elements that they deem to be in
violation of the spirit of this policy be immediately discontinued.

I would think that the tunnel would be allowed. I don't see how that is demeaning toward the opponent

[TravelingPanther]

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The band can be there but I don't believe they're allowed to make the pre-game tunnel for the entrance, etc. I don't think they'll be there though.

They typically have a small band there. Not sure about this year.

[7YrsOfCollegeDownTheDrain]

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Hope there's a nice crowd in the dome tomorrow. 12K or 13K would be nice to see. I'm concerned it will be closer to 10K