UNI vs. SFA

[Marc Wigim]

This might be a bit premature, but I wanted to gauge everyone's thoughts on this Saturday... predictions, things to watch for, fan support, etc. Personally with Iowa out of town and ISU never really being a factor anyway, this game should be very well attended... possibly over 13,000. As far as my prediction, here goes:

UNI 27, SFA 20

Thoughts?

[#1pantherfan]

this game will be a very close game. tough team but in the dome, it goes to the panthers.

24-17

attendance:14324

[JCPanthers]

I agree...this is going to be a tough test for UNI. SFA just beat Northern Arizona in OT and will be looking to avenge last year's embarrassing loss to the Panthers in Nacadoches, TX.

However, I look for Freeney and our rushing game to be able to pound it to them for 4 quarters and eventually pull away. I think the score will be 27-14 Panthers!!

I sure hope the attendence is better, because this last game was pretty poor! I'll be there tailgating a little earlier this week, and I'm bringing some recruits!! Look for the Black Bravada with the highest Panther Flag in the Lot!!

[Lumberjack93]

SFA is a little banged up

This might be a bit premature, but I wanted to gauge everyone's thoughts on this Saturday... predictions, things to watch for, fan support, etc. Personally with Iowa out of town and ISU never really being a factor anyway, this game should be very well attended... possibly over 13,000. As far as my prediction, here goes:

UNI 27, SFA 20

Thoughts?

SFA got banged up in our game against Northern Arizona last Saturday. Our starting QB got knocked out of the game and we had to go with our backup. We will also be without a starting guard on Saturday. I think the biggest injury that we had on Saturday was the loss of our star WR and punt return man Tony Tompkins. I will be happy if we can keep the score within seven.

So, how do the Panthers look this year? I remember last year you guys had a really good back that hurt us. I'm sure he's only gotten better this year.

Anyway, we will come limping into Des Moines on Saturday on way or another.

Lumberjack93

[JCPanthers]

The Panthers will be ready and are starting to click on offense. It sounds like we may be without our #2 RB, Richard Carter with a severely sprained ankle. However, the back that hurt you last year is Terrance Freeney and he looked good against Minny St. so look for the Panthers to give him the ball often!!

Look for better fan support this week as we know that this is playoff type matchup!

BTW, we are not located in Des Moines. We are in Cedar Falls!!

[Lumberjack93]

My Bad

The Panthers will be ready and are starting to click on offense. It sounds like we may be without our #2 RB, Richard Carter with a severely sprained ankle. However, the back that hurt you last year is Terrance Freeney and he looked good against Minny St. so look for the Panthers to give him the ball often!!

Look for better fan support this week as we know that this is playoff type matchup!

BTW, we are not located in Des Moines. We are in Cedar Falls!!

My bad. It's been a long weekend. I made the roadtrip to watch my Lumbejacks play and beat the Lumberjacks of Northern Arizona. I'm tired so you must forgive me for that one

Anyway, I remember Freeney. He's a damn good back. But, I noticed that you had another back that outgained him in your last game. Who is he? We need to keep him on our radar too!

Lumberjack93

[Chitown Panther]

Lizzi out rushed Freeney, but I think that is due to playing a DII school in Minnesota State and making sure Freeney didn't get hurt once the game was under control. Lizzi is a Senior and very capable back, but was 3rd string going into the game.

I hope that Tompkins can make a quick recovery.....that guy is my favorite
I-AA player. He's like a waterbug he's soo fast/quick!!!

[Chitown Panther]

SFA messageboard link

http://forums.delphiforums.com/sfalumberjacks/messages

[Panthers to the Bone]

I really think this is going to be a great game. I think that UNI's D will go up against a potent offensive attack, and we will really see what Dre Dokes and Alphonso Key are made of. I also think that Freeney will be getting alot of touches, and hopefully he can rack up some triple digit rushing numbers.

With it being Family Day, there will be alot of students and parents there. Also, with Iowa playing away and later that night, I look for there being alot of Cedar Valley fans at the game (especially with the rankings at stake). I think the Courier could do alot of building this game up and really affect the numbers to go up.

I would expect anywhere between 12,500-14,500. Go Panthers!

[#1pantherfan]

I think the Courier could do alot of building this game up and really affect the numbers to go up.

KWWL talked about the game today. they are sponsoring the game. so they will probaly talk about uni even more this week.

[Panthers to the Bone]

Now that is great news!!! Getting KWWL to plug, plug, and do more plugging of the game is what UNI could use more of all year long. I think KWWL has definitely beefed up their UNI coverage over the past couple years, and I just hope they continue to do so. I really enjoyed seeing the KWWL signs and sponsorships in the UNI-Dome and Jumbotron.

By the way, what did everyone think of the new Football and Basketball banners???

I think they look extremely sharp.

[Bison_Kent]

Good Game

This is the game of the week in my opinion. If the last two that I have attended (NDSU @ N. Colorado & Sam Houston State @ SW Missouri State) are any indication, the game will come down to a last second field goal.

I am the I-AA West writer on the i-aa.org site and will be attending this weekend. I hope to meet any and all of you before the game. I am coming with another guy that will be taking pictures and should be there a couple hours before kickoff.

Let me know what everyone does before the start.

See you in Cedar Falls!!!

Kent

[B.True]

since the game is at 4...i'm sure you can file your story by 9pm and head over to the hill for postgame festivities....

of course, i won't be in town, but can i count on anyone out there in panther nation to take care of the media from out of town!!!

[Chitown Panther]

Carter in doubt with foot sprain

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040914/SPORTS020702/409140383/1003/SPORTS

Cedar Falls, Ia. - Northern Iowa running back Richard Carter could miss Saturday's game against Stephen F. Austin because of a sprained foot, coach Mark Farley said Monday at the school's weekly news conference.

[#1pantherfan]

i thought this needed to be bumped up.

they have posters around campus reminding students to go get their free ticket.