Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

[Blue42]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

That was another inferior opponent we played last night, regardless of seeding or records. NDSU will take a near perfect game to beat Saturday morning. Bailey and Smith need to both go over 100 and we need to hold NDSU to 20 or less to win, imho.

I don't know that I'd say a near perfect game.

They're playing w/out their starting QB and I don't think Stick is near the player that Wentz was...certainly not throwing the ball.

It's gonna take another great effort by the D, some big plays and a break or two.

[Blue42]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

Have we ever had a targeting call in our favor?

I can't recall any.

We've had at least 3 against us.

[TravelingPanther]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

At least the McMakin one against the Sycs was overturned.

[vbfan19]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

aren't most targeting calls on plays where defenders hit receivers going up for passes?
In order to have those called against our opponents, we'd have to have a passing game and receivers going up and catching passes.

[GonzoCat]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

It was certainly a damn shame they called back that last long Smith TD run for holding. Had it stood we would have gone the entire second half without making a first down, but racked up over 200 yards and 3 touchdowns. That would have to be a record of some sort.

[vbfan19]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

It was certainly a damn shame they called back that last long Smith TD run for holding. Had it stood we would have gone the entire second half without making a first down, but racked up over 200 yards and 3 touchdowns. That would have to be a record of some sort.

technically, a first down is awarded on any offensive touchdown play where it isn't a "__-and-goal"

[Trapped in California]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

How many UNI fans? Portland State? Other?

Late response - but based on after game survey, I would say that there were +/- 150 UNI fans behind the UNI bench.

[otter]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

Late response - but based on after game survey, I would say that there were +/- 150 UNI fans behind the UNI bench.

Loved seeing the video of the team doing the UNI Fight song to the fans that were there. Would love to see the same video done at the Fargodome.

[MnPantherFan]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

Loved seeing the video of the team doing the UNI Fight song to the fans that were there. Would love to see the same video done at the Fargodome.

I see UTC fans continue to "impress" throwing beers and swearing at the JSU players who were singing to their fans.

[enkamania]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

Does anybody else hold their breath when UNI is punting and receiving punts in this game?

We were there and it looked like every UNI punt was close to being blocked. I wasn't sure if it was my angle or if indeed they were close.

[Trapped in California]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

The punt rush was mostly coming in from unblocked edge rush. Not fast enough to get there, but they did tumble into Kuhter once, which was a no call. I think it looked closer than it actually was on the field.

[PantherChic]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

So random comment here bit I'm looking at today's Northern Iowan. They do have a front page story about the game....BUT 2 pictures inside have captions that indicate the game was at home in the Dome. One says "UNI students sport their purple and gold as they cheer on the Panthers to victory at Saturday's football game against the Portland State University Vikings". Another shows the cheerleaders providing "sideline entertainment at the UNI vs. Portland State football game on Saturday".

Seriously. Sad.

[enkamania]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

So random comment here bit I'm looking at today's Northern Iowan. They do have a front page story about the game....BUT 2 pictures inside have captions that indicate the game was at home in the Dome. One says "UNI students sport their purple and gold as they cheer on the Panthers to victory at Saturday's football game against the Portland State University Vikings". Another shows the cheerleaders providing "sideline entertainment at the UNI vs. Portland State football game on Saturday".

Seriously. Sad.

The Dome had some serious leaks to let all that rain through

[vbfan19]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

The Dome had some serious leaks to let all that rain through

wouldn't be the first time

[GonzoCat]

Re: Week 7 UNI FB playoffs vs Portland State Vikings

technically, a first down is awarded on any offensive touchdown play where it isn't a "__-and-goal"

I knew there was a possibility that was the case and I knew someone might point it out, and I was 85% sure it would be you Jay.

This comes under the "you know what I meant" category. UNI would have gone the whole half without gaining a first and 10.