September 9th

[eagle1]

I am newbie to your forum but wanted to pose a questions for Panther fans. I have heard that UNI is considering visiting EWU next year to fill the Sept. 9th date for both teams. I was wondering if any of your fans close to the program have heard about this and what your take is on the chances of this happening. I would like to see these two teams hook up again and especially with you guys visiting Cheney for once. EWU is also trying to get NDSU to come on that date as well. EWU has plenty of I-A offers but already has Oregon State the first week of the season and doesn't want two I-A games so we are looking at potential I-AAs for a home/home. I would really enjoy gettting another shot at you guys even though your team is going to be pretty solid next year. Hope it can happen. Go Eagles!!!

[Newsbreaker]

Wow, a home/home series between these two teams would be a nice addition to the schedule, but I haven't heard of this before now.

[CanuckPanther]

Hey, eagle1, I don't live extremely far (a possibility of getting there, even) from Cheney, and could get there to cheer for the Panthers. But on the net, I don't seem to find anything for a hotel or motel in Cheney? Does everyone need to bring a tent and sleep in the stadium? I don't understand. I am serious about the possibility of attending a game there in Sept, but the website offer nothing.

[Matt Trump]

Cheney is right near in Spokane, so you might have more luck there Canuck.

[CanuckPanther]

Just think of it; if UNI plays in Cheney, I can get there, and there will be a couple weeks that Winder, Mrs. Winder, and Malamute Winder don't have to put up with my 4 dogs and myself in the motorhome

[eagle1]

Motels

They are building a brand new Holiday Inn Express in Cheney and it should be open in time for Sept. 9th. This would be your best bet in Cheney however, you will have more options in Spokane which is only 15 minutes away. Go Eagles!!!

[CanuckPanther]

Thanks, eagle1; also wondering about the "shuttle" listed from the Spokane airport to Cheney, which has no information; you must phone them; is there convenient shuttle/bus service? I would still prefer to get to Cheney, NOT have to rent a car, and stay in Cheney.

[CanuckPanther]

Another question, eagle1...on 1 of several places I searched, I found reference to a "willow park motel" or something, which is 7 blocks from EWU, but when you check for rates, it only gives you "phone for rates" which seems strange. Is this place there? Is it legitimate/OK?

[eagle1]

Motels

Yes there is another small motel in Cheney called the Willow Springs Motel. It is not as nice as the new Holiday Inn Express would be but it is within walking distance as well. There is a bus system that runs in Cheney as well as to Spokane. Cheney is a small town (10,000) people and the bus will take you where ever you wanted to go. If and when this game becomes official, I will help you out with more information to make your stay in Cheney a good one. Go Eagles!!!

[CanuckPanther]

Thanks very much! It looks like a 7 hour drive from here, and it starts by driving through Seattle, which I dislike, so I would prefer to fly. I would be more than happy to receive your help if/when this game comes about, and I can make it! Go Panthers!!!

[Cap'n Cat]

I'm no expert, I'm no coach and I'm not a member of the 'ministration, but I would question the wisdom of skedding a powerful, likely playoff-bound, foe so early in the season when you're ranked so high. Could be a downer for the program if it is a loss and maybe one from which it could be difficult to overcome.

Again, I don't know. I'm just a fan.

[UNIAlum95]

I'm no expert, I'm no coach and I'm not a member of the 'ministration, but I would question the wisdom of skedding a powerful, likely playoff-bound, foe so early in the season when you're ranked so high. Could be a downer for the program if it is a loss and maybe one from which it could be difficult to overcome.

Again, I don't know. I'm just a fan.

True, but what looks better when playoff pairings are announced, a win over a DII school or a close (hopefully) to another playoff team? Of course that is the same bias we get mad at the 1A schools for having about playing us. However, as a fan in the stands I know I would much rather go to a game against a team like EWU than Minnesota State.

[JayJ79]

well, part of the bias some I-A teams have against playing some I-AA schools is that they're worried about getting beat

[Cap'n Cat]

True, but what looks better when playoff pairings are announced, a win over a DII school or a close (hopefully) to another playoff team? Of course that is the same bias we get mad at the 1A schools for having about playing us. However, as a fan in the stands I know I would much rather go to a game against a team like EWU than Minnesota State.

To me, what looks best is 10-1, undefeated in conference and seeded. Being seeded is the key to the championship game, our last season, notwithstanding. Lose to an OOC I-AA power early (and away) and you're planning road trips for the second round at the very best. Spend the pre-conference slate tuning up or taking a swing at the clowns in Ames and IC.

Again, just my pinny.

[FargoBison]

True, but what looks better when playoff pairings are announced, a win over a DII school or a close (hopefully) to another playoff team? Of course that is the same bias we get mad at the 1A schools for having about playing us. However, as a fan in the stands I know I would much rather go to a game against a team like EWU than Minnesota State.

Why go to EWU when NDSU is just up the road in Fargo? We need another game next year and there aren't alot of options on the table so our AD may even be willing to travel down to UNI for the first part of a home and home. NDSU vs UNI would be a great early season match-up and would probably even be the IAA game of the week for 9-9. I know NDSU is in talks with EWU as well but I think a UNI-NDSU match-up would be better for both of our schools.