Future Schedules

[jegbomb52]

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We should completely eliminate any competitive games from our schedule, book all Pioneer league teams at home (four home non conference games) and win them all 50-0. That is pretty much what Montana does. We go 5-3 in the conference, we would have 9 D-I wins (even though 4 of them would really be like beating Wartburg) and get in every year.

[Panthers to the Bone]

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While that would definitely get us in the playoffs every year (regardless of 11 or 12 game schedules), I wouldn't mind seeing 2 games every year from that conference, with Drake being one of them. That would leave only one game each year to be filled, and that would probably be a FBS game b/c we need the money. That would pretty much guarantee a 6 game home schedule every year.

[northwest iowa panther]

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Aren't we scheduled to alternate Iowa and Iowa State for the forseeable future. Just thinking people, but it makes sense to me, geographically and financially to expand the MVC into a conferance similar to the CAA. USD and UND would be a great fit and if you're looking at cost and travel savings, why not? If a third team would come in, we could have two six team divisions. If someone presently drops out, we have two five team divisions.

[06panther10]

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We should completely eliminate any competitive games from our schedule, book all Pioneer league teams at home (four home non conference games) and win them all 50-0. That is pretty much what Montana does. We go 5-3 in the conference, we would have 9 D-I wins (even though 4 of them would really be like beating Wartburg) and get in every year.

I agree completely. That is what Montana always does, and it always works for them. They always get crap for their soft schedules but they are ALWAYS in the playoffs, so apparently schedules strength does not matter to th commitee too much. I think it would be great to play at least Drake every year, and add Dayton or Butler or whatever.

[Panther-Sheik]

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How sweet would it be to beat Iowa next year?? But back to the schedule, I really don't think we can get away with what Montana does every year. We need decent "name" games to get a decent crowd. If it becomes evident that we are playing patsies, no one will show up for those games. Montana is the "Iowa" of their state, so they will sell out for whomever they play. Just my opinion, of course.

[UNIAlum95]

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How sweet would it be to beat Iowa next year?? But back to the schedule, I really don't think we can get away with what Montana does every year. We need decent "name" games to get a decent crowd. If it becomes evident that we are playing patsies, no one will show up for those games. Montana is the "Iowa" of their state, so they will sell out for whomever they play. Just my opinion, of course.

We need the big names. You are absolutely correct. Look even NDSU who all Panther fans were jacked up for, didn't draw in the casual fan. SIU is about the only opponent that those who aren't close to the program identify as a rival.

That said, attendance will be better next year with the restructuring of ticket prices.

[TravelingPanther]

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I just want Dayton so that Dayton Flyer on AGS realizes how bad they are.

[JayJ79]

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I agree completely. That is what Montana always does, and it always works for them. They always get crap for their soft schedules but they are ALWAYS in the playoffs, so apparently schedules strength does not matter to th commitee too much. I think it would be great to play at least Drake every year, and add Dayton or Butler or whatever.

Like you said, Montana is always in the playoffs.
And they usually make a decent showing. Yes, the occasional one-and-done when they send a tough team out that way (since they ALWAYS play at home for the first round). But more often than not they get at least one win.

[Mountain Panther]

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I'm sure someone already brought this up, but what are odds of Shonn Green leaving Iowa early for the pros so we don't have to play him next year?

[Panther-Sheik]

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I'm sure someone already brought this up, but what are odds of Shonn Green leaving Iowa early for the pros so we don't have to play him next year?

Somewhere between "absolutely and definitely". At least that is my belief. Show him the muhneee!!

[Trapped in California]

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I think that he is probably the top RB in the draft. Another factor is that the NFL is considering capping rookie signing bonuses. If that rumor holds true, I think many underclassmen will head for the draft. If nothing else, to get an estimate of their possible worth.

You may see an exodus of talent in the next draft causing a great upheaval for a year or two in BCS land.

[Panther789]

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I think that he is probably the top RB in the draft.

Not sure if you mean the top RB in your opinion, or the top RB taken, but I dont think there is a chance he is the top RB taken.

[Trapped in California]

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Not sure if you mean the top RB in your opinion, or the top RB taken, but I dont think there is a chance he is the top RB taken.

I probably should have said top 5 +/-, probably first day unless he is caught in a bar fight with the police or something.

[kpanther]

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That said, attendance will be better next year with the restructuring of ticket prices.

Tell me more about the ticket restructuring please. What plans have you heard?

[UNIAlum95]

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Tell me more about the ticket restructuring please. What plans have you heard?

Under $100 season tickets. Haven't decided how low it will be $77, $88, $99 but under $100. This will give a much larger discount for season ticket holders as opposed to walk ups. Even this season when for the first time buying season tickets was cheaper than walking up, the difference wasn't that great. I also personally expect to see the family fun zone back for the red seats with 4 tickets for $40 to try and fill the end seats.