PANTHERS vs LEATHERNECKS GAMMMMMMEEEEEEE THHRRREEEEEAAAAAADDDDDDDD

[havok58]

The only way 6-5 would get UNI even looked at is if they absolutely crushed their opponents in the four wins, including blowout a victory over NDSU, and either YSU or one of the SD schools. The two losses would have to be in a close game to YSU or one of the two SD schools. Then hope that ISU finishes strong with a bowl bid. The loss to Southern Utah and OT win over Cal Poly (with where both schools are now) is also hard to overlook at UNIs overall schedule strength.

That said, I don't think the Valley gets six teams in the playoffs.

[UNIdad]

wtf? Why is 90% of my post just gone?

I find that funny things happen if I try to use apostrophes, especially if I cut and paste something with apostrophes in it.

[Blue42]

Agree that for the sake of continuing interest and energy in the fan base, the time for Farley's tenure at the helm to come to an end has arrived.

The cupboard is far from bare and it would not be difficult to transition to a new staff and maintain or lift the program in years 1 and 2.

Have no doubt in Farley's drive and desire to make UNI a winner. But it is clear he cannot get them over the top. And the level of competition in the conference is passing him by.

It is time.

[clenz]

Anyway. Part of what I posted retyped from memory with no apostrophe, as they break this site.

Farley needs to go. We (fans and Athletic department) have allows him to become bigger than this program. In doing so we have made him immune from my critique. Weve made him the program, rather than the program itself. Its made him invincible to many fans and the media.

Look at the last decade, since the start of the 09 season. We have just 2 conference titles (10 and 11). We have like 4 total playoff wins. Weve missed the playoffs as many times as weve made them. Missed 3 of the last 5. Will miss again this year to make it 4 of the last 6. We have somehow done that with having more all conference and all American players than any other program in this conference. Thats not a joke. That is a real stat.

In the last decade not only have we been caught up too. We have been passed.

Not it only have we been passed. We have been blown the **** past.

In a decade we have fallen a decade behind.

It is time to thank Mark for everything he has done as a player and a coach at UNI and tell him something about setting the foundation and standard that we expect and epitomizing UNI football in many ways. Then tell him if he would like a fund raising role he can have it. If not, then so be it.

[Neighbor]

The moment it really sealed it for me. Mid way through first quarter 3rd and less than 1 we line up in shotgun and hand off to Browning he dances around following those zone blocks. We lose a yard and punt. Why not line up under center and quarterback sneak. Sure everyone knows your going to sneak. Not fooling anyone. If your line can handle their opponent you can make 1-2 yards easy. Instead the running back has to run 5 -6 yards to make 1 yard.
What is the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over hoping for different results.

I wont blame the student athletes for tactical errors. Those are on the coaches. But we made too many stupid penalties. Jumping off side, unsportsmanlike and not enough players on the line of scrimmage. I mean come on, you have to know where your supposed to line up. And I saw a couple times where our tight end was covered up by a wide out and the tight end still went out on a pass route. That would be illegal down field right?

[run&blade]

Agreed on shotgun handoff on third and short. Factor in the fact uni couldn't run at all it makes it even more stupid.

[Blue42]

Anyway. Part of what I posted retyped from memory with no apostrophe, as they break this site.

Farley needs to go. We (fans and Athletic department) have allows him to become bigger than this program. In doing so we have made him immune from my critique. Weve made him the program, rather than the program itself. Its made him invincible to many fans and the media.

Look at the last decade, since the start of the 09 season. We have just 2 conference titles (10 and 11). We have like 4 total playoff wins. Weve missed the playoffs as many times as weve made them. Missed 3 of the last 5. Will miss again this year to make it 4 of the last 6. We have somehow done that with having more all conference and all American players than any other program in this conference. Thats not a joke. That is a real stat.

In the last decade not only have we been caught up too. We have been passed.

Not it only have we been passed. We have been blown the **** past.

In a decade we have fallen a decade behind.

It is time to thank Mark for everything he has done as a player and a coach at UNI and tell him something about setting the foundation and standard that we expect and epitomizing UNI football in many ways. Then tell him if he would like a fund raising role he can have it. If not, then so be it.

Hang a banner in the Dome with his sideline death glare that says all time winningest coach at UNI and in MVFC. Acknowledge what he's done for the place.

But let's get on down the road and start the next chapter.

It doesn't have to be a step backwards. James Madison hired a new coach and ran to the title the next year.

At the FCS level, u have to win to draw fans.

They will come back quickly if we start winning.

[unifan]

What a great response by the Panthers after going down 11 in the 4th. Some big time plays were being made in that stretch. However, there were too many miscues throughout the course of the game, as well. Unforced errors. Having a 97 yard TD run called back on a dumb penalty, the kickoff going out of bounds when you just needed to keep them from getting a huge run back, and the list goes on and on.

[vbfan19]

"all we have to do is kick off to them and stop them from scoring a TD (or more) in the last 2 minutes"
crap, we're screwed.


Cal Poly: UNI is up 14 with 2:10 left. CP scores twice to force overtime
Southern Utah: SUU kicks a go-ahead FG with 1:50 remaining
Southern Illinois: UNI actually holds onto a lead, but only due to SIU turning it over 3 times late in the 4th qtr
Western Illinois: UNI scores to go up 4 with 1:12 remaining. WIU converts a 4th-and-15 and goes on to score two TDs in the last 6 seconds

[UNIChippewa]

"all we have to do is kick off to them and stop them from scoring a TD (or more) in the last 2 minutes"
crap, we're screwed.


Cal Poly: UNI is up 14 with 2:10 left. CP scores twice to force overtime
Southern Utah: SUU kicks a go-ahead FG with 1:50 remaining
Southern Illinois: UNI actually holds onto a lead, but only due to SIU turning it over 3 times late in the 4th qtr
Western Illinois: UNI scores to go up 4 with 1:12 remaining. WIU converts a 4th-and-15 and goes on to score two TDs in the last 6 seconds

Pretty much a broken record by this point, isn't it?

At this point I expect to have another losing season. This program has fallen so far in the last 2-3 years it's actually a bit astonishing.

[ubuntuCAT]

But it is clear he cannot get them over the top. .

UNI football can't even see the top.

[vbfan19]

I consider this a must win. I say that because I have no hope of winning at NDSU or SDSU.

no hope at all of winning at SDSU

[in_the_stands]

Have to admit that was my view also.

[havok58]

I think that was a lot of our thoughts.

[panthergirl123]

After Homecoming, I felt UNI had little hope of winning at SDSU. I was happy to be pleasantly surprised. As the game unfolded yesterday, I was waiting for the UNI team breakdown as they have done a lot this year. It was great to see the team finish off the game with a victory.