Panthers vs Cyclones Game Thread

[FOTY]

After the game I came away with one major concern - happy overall, but concerned with our DL and it's depth. Paup seemed to have the controls and did a lot of substitutions which kept everyone fresh for the 4th. I didn't see a lot of that Saturday evening. I didn't think ISU had that great of an OL to protect the QB to that extent. Park had time every drop back.

[DomeIsHome]

I really appreciated your commentary, Dome. Do you see this much when you attend the game in person? You gave me a bunch of things to look for when I watch the replay. Thanks.

Generally, I'd like to think I do, if I haven't had too many adult beverages beforehand, and even then sometimes I do. My biggest problem is remembering WHEN things happen. I'll get drives/plays confused. I very often take notes while watching games just so I'll remember later on

[Blue42]

Thanks for the commentary Domer.

I noticed a few things u mentioned as well.

Would like to see us use some of our D line depth more. Felt like Woods, Douglas and Reth were out there all night. Why not Minnifield, Onken, Elerson Smith, Brantae Wells for a few snaps? That's a lotta snaps for some of those starters to play.

And at linebacker...where were Blake Thomas and Christian Perez?

Rima needs to go north/south on punt returns if he can't get the corner. Get what he can. I'm a JR fan...but Sat night he looked like a track guy in a FB uniform.

On the other hand...Weston looked terrific. Big, strong, great hands. I'd heard he was quite an athlete. What a debut.

Liked the play calling all night with the exception of a few 2nd half possessions where we got conservative. It's creative and uses the whole field. Nice mix of run/pass. We're gonna score some points this year.

[vbfan19]

I mean, UNI never gets the calls in this game, nor does any FBS school, really.

I'm confused.
UNI = FCS.
ISU = FBS

technically anyway, even though UNI never really plays in the championship, and ISU never plays in bowls.

[hoopfan]

I'm confused.
UNI = FCS.
ISU = FBS

technically anyway, even though UNI never really plays in the championship, and ISU never plays in bowls.

Thanks for always being on top of this. Nothing is getting by you.

[sevelev711]

I'm confused.
UNI = FCS.
ISU = FBS

technically anyway, even though UNI never really plays in the championship, and ISU never plays in bowls.

You're right, mis-typed, meant FCS.

[BryceC]

I mean, UNI never gets the calls in this game, nor does any FCS school, really.

UNI got 30 yards of personal fouls on one drive directly leading to a score when the offense was really struggling. ISU had 7 penalties for 74 yards and UNI at 8 for 71. I didn't see any penalty on either side I disagreed with. As far as holds go, they don't call them all, never have, never will.

[DomeIsHome]

UNI got 30 yards of personal fouls on one drive directly leading to a score when the offense was really struggling. ISU had 7 penalties for 74 yards and UNI at 8 for 71. I didn't see any penalty on either side I disagreed with. As far as holds go, they don't call them all, never have, never will.

Really? The DPI on UNI during ISU's last score? That wasn't DPI. The defense was gassed, wasn't subbing, and UNI still held them on at least 6 plays inside the 15 yard line.

Also the two holds on UNI during the same drive as the to personal fouls would have forced the offense off the field had #40 for ISU not hit a UNI player two yards OOB. I saw at least three UNI defensive linemen get wrapped up and taken to the ground in the second half alone that weren't called. I'm not saying the officiating was that bad, it just wasn't that good.

I'll agree that the roughing call was super-fishy, though the replay of it wasn't great.

[GonzoCat]

It isn't easy to go into an FBS school and win, not even ISU. That's why UNI only does it every other game. You all predicted UNI to lose this game, now half of you are acting like the season is over because of it. We lost by 14 after spotting them 14 and having at least 6 and likely 10 points taken off the board by penalty calls. I'm not complaining about any calls, I didn't get a good enough look at them to do that, just saying it is what it is. Any breaks in this game went ISU's way, as is always the case in FCS v FBS.

I think there were more positives than negatives to take away and UNI will have a good season, I've predicted 8 wins now. We won't face more than 3 more teams as good as ISU, maybe none. Clean up the pick sixes and we went toe to toe with them. We should be able to go toe to toe with any MVFC teams.

As for ISU I won't see them play again until we play them next. I thought they looked better than they have in a long time. Montgomery is the real deal.

[BCPanther]

The first pick six was a fluke. The ball popped right into the defender's hands.

I actually feel pretty good about this team, and for those of you that know how I've felt about football the last couple of years, that's saying something.

This offense has a shot to really click and I was really encouraged by our line play offensively. Iowa State couldn't get pressure unless they brought 6 or 7. We averaged 5.4 yards per carry against them (hence why Iowa is going to destroy them this week). Dunne looked as good as a UNI quarterback has looked in years on that first drive and looked really good at points in the second half.

I'm looking forward to more than just tailgating Saturday. Might be the first time in 3 or 4 years that that is the case.

[7YrsOfCollegeDownTheDrain]

I agree...i liked a lot of what i saw from this team. looking forward to the home opener and hopefully stringing together a bunch of wins and momentum before playing the dakota schools.

[UNIdad]

Generally, I'd like to think I do, if I haven't had too many adult beverages beforehand, and even then sometimes I do. My biggest problem is remembering WHEN things happen. I'll get drives/plays confused. I very often take notes while watching games just so I'll remember later on

I'm impressed. I can take notes while watching a game at home, but not at the stadium. I find that my stadium experience is much more of an "experience" and feeling the flow of the game, but watching replays at home is when I can get into the detailed analysis. I love the condensed replays.

[hoopfan]

The first pick six was a fluke. The ball popped right into the defender's hands.

I actually feel pretty good about this team, and for those of you that know how I've felt about football the last couple of years, that's saying something.

This offense has a shot to really click and I was really encouraged by our line play offensively. Iowa State couldn't get pressure unless they brought 6 or 7. We averaged 5.4 yards per carry against them (hence why Iowa is going to destroy them this week). Dunne looked as good as a UNI quarterback has looked in years on that first drive and looked really good at points in the second half.

I'm looking forward to more than just tailgating Saturday. Might be the first time in 3 or 4 years that that is the case.

The conversation between Clone fans I was sitting in the middle of during the game Saturday wasn't about who looked good for Iowa State, but was all directed at how good Dunne looked. Granted, ISU hasn't had a decent QB since Seneca Wallace?, but none of them could figure out why Dunne wasn't recruited heavily or in a ISU uniform.

This was the first UNI football game I attended in probably 8-10 years. I'm not sure when I'll be back to another one, but they were at least entertaining to watch again.

[Blue42]

Interesting note...UNI's roster in this week's game notes lists 100 players.

66 are freshman, red shirt freshman or sophomores. 34 are Jr & Sr's.

[DomeIsHome]

Interesting note...UNI's roster in this week's game notes lists 100 players.

66 are freshman, red shirt freshman or sophomores. 34 are Jr & Sr's.

Wow

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