Petrie compound fracture of collar bone

[UNI#1]

Tom Petrie suffered a collar bone fracture in the fourth quarter of the game today. Will be evaluated in Cedar Falls tonight.
Season will fall on shoulders of backup QB, Sanders.

https://www.panthermania.net/articles/2004/10/02/news/football/doc415f792c93da3886546489.txt

[Matt Trump]

I feel really bad for Tom. He is a great guy and I wish for him to have a full and quick recovery.

[Pantherpower]

Pretty gutsy kid. Coach said on the radio that AFTER Tom broke his collarbone, he was asking Coach if he could finish the series. I feel horrible for him and wish him a quick recovery.

What started for a bright spot for UNI on D turned sour as well. Beau Gibbs was an animal and was making a real difference until injuring his knee. After all he's been through, I feel just horrible for him too.

Seems like Sanders is pretty talented and will have to learn on the go, but it will be nice for him to have his first start in the friendly confines of the Dome. What isn't so nice is the opponent, WKU. I tell you what though, if the Panthers get by the Toppers on Homecoming, I really think they can run the table and still get into the playoffs.

[unipantherfan]

He actually ran a play with a compound fracture. He handed the ball off with his left arm too which is the side that he injured. I hope he recovers completely from this injury.

[JCPanthers]

Seems like Sanders is pretty talented and will have to learn on the go, but it will be nice for him to have his first start in the friendly confines of the Dome. What isn't so nice is the opponent, WKU. I tell you what though, if the Panthers get by the Toppers on Homecoming, I really think they can run the table and still get into the playoffs.

I feel terrible for Petrie..hopefully he isn't lost for the season. I'm not sure what the treatment is for this type of injury, nor do I know how long it takes to heal.

I have faith in our coaching staff in getting Sanders ready to go. I've followed him through high school and he is a competitor with all kinds of talent. He may also bring a new dimension to our offense, in that he can run out of the pocket.

He's got the talent, all he needs is the experience and confidence.

[Born-a-Panther]

It was heartbreaking seeing Petrie, and the whole team for that matter, after the game. Farley said he thinks this team represented the university just as well, if not better, than any other panther team. I think he's right. Our guys don't give up and I'm proud of 'em. I hope people realize that even though they lost yesterday, they accomplished so much. And even though the loss still hurts, I hope people come out for Homecoming and show the team the support they deserve.

[Marc Wigim]

Agreed. Petrie deserves better. But I'm convinced that we are still the second best team in the Gateway. We win against WKU, we win out. MARK MY WORDS.