Idaho State - Game 3 - Week 4

[vbfan19]

Yet we can't get home games to work out mathematically......

you're saying that UNI should be playing a D2 (or lower) game every season like Idaho State was? (as their only home non-conference game)

They also haven't made the playoffs since about 1983.

[7YrsOfCollegeDownTheDrain]

If you read the article the general point of it is Idaho State wants to get to a point where they are in the playoffs, winning playoff games...so they are no longer going to play D2 schools and that they are willing to buy home games against FCS opponents to get another FCS game on the schedule.

So i think what Clenz is getting at is if Idaho State can buy fcs home games...why can't we? But i don't want to put words in his mouth.

We need to take the approach to go out and find teams to play...even it becomes a break even money wise. We need wins that count for the playoffs and having home games is good for fan engagement. 6 home games a year should be the norm for a program like ours not just in 12 game seasons.

Now ... back to this game - I think Idaho State will be playing it's lesser QB - i think the better player of the two guys they put out there got dinged up against Utah.

[UNIGrainer]

If you read the article the general point of it is Idaho State wants to get to a point where they are in the playoffs, winning playoff games...so they are no longer going to play D2 schools and that they are willing to buy home games against FCS opponents to get another FCS game on the schedule.

So i think what Clenz is getting at is if Idaho State can buy fcs home games...why can't we? But i don't want to put words in his mouth.

We need to take the approach to go out and find teams to play...even it becomes a break even money wise. We need wins that count for the playoffs and having home games is good for fan engagement. 6 home games a year should be the norm for a program like ours not just in 12 game seasons.

Now ... back to this game - I think Idaho State will be playing it's lesser QB - i think the better player of the two guys they put out there got dinged up against Utah.

They didnt this year. Scheduled a D2 and 2 FBSs besides us.

[7YrsOfCollegeDownTheDrain]

i think in the past they've been 2 d2's and 2 fbs...or in 11 game schedules 1 d2 and 2 fbs and 8 conf. games. per the article and thier ad...that's what they are going away from. I assume budget wise they are married to 2 fbs games. but the article highlighted playing MWC teams rather than pac 12 teams if possible going forward.

[BCPanther]

Fun Fact: Outside of games at Iowa State in 2021 and 2023, we have ZERO games on the books after next year. Somebody check on how the committee handles teams with 8 game schedules...

[06panther10]

Fun Fact: Outside of games at Iowa State in 2021 and 2023, we have ZERO games on the books after next year. Somebody check on how the committee handles teams with 8 game schedules...

Isn’t Iowa back on the schedule next year? I’m pretty sure we have another game on the books with them. Can’t remember if its next year or ‘22.

[panther-state]

So is Omar Brown out or was it prior to the last game and he's fine (since he played).

[Blue42]

Omar's knee injury scare happened several days before the SUU game and they initially thought it was very serious.

Knock on wood...it wasn't and he was able to play vs SUU and should be in the lineup tomorrow vs Bengals.

[BCPanther]

Isn’t Iowa back on the schedule next year? I’m pretty sure we have another game on the books with them. Can’t remember if its next year or ‘22.

Yep. Next year we've got @Iowa, @ Idaho State and Weber here. Nothing except two with Iowa State on the books 21 and beyond

[7YrsOfCollegeDownTheDrain]

I think outside of Briley - we're healthy. I hope we come out fast...and get up early. Has anyone heard how ticket sales have been? Hopefully we get some bodies in the seats and a nice loud home crowd.

[Mudrafan]

I think outside of Briley - we're healthy. I hope we come out fast...and get up early. Has anyone heard how ticket sales have been? Hopefully we get some bodies in the seats and a nice loud home crowd.

No worries. With beer sales, we’ll now need to build an extra deck onto the Dome in order to fit everyone in as that was the missing link

[Mudrafan]

If you read the article the general point of it is Idaho State wants to get to a point where they are in the playoffs, winning playoff games...so they are no longer going to play D2 schools and that they are willing to buy home games against FCS opponents to get another FCS game on the schedule.

So i think what Clenz is getting at is if Idaho State can buy fcs home games...why can't we? But i don't want to put words in his mouth.

We need to take the approach to go out and find teams to play...even it becomes a break even money wise. We need wins that count for the playoffs and having home games is good for fan engagement. 6 home games a year should be the norm for a program like ours not just in 12 game seasons.

Now ... back to this game - I think Idaho State will be playing it's lesser QB - i think the better player of the two guys they put out there got dinged up against Utah.

What part of the financial situation is not registering for you?

[7YrsOfCollegeDownTheDrain]

i don't think i commented on our financial situation or lack and understanding of our budget limitations. So i'm not sure what you're talking about Mudra.

I will side with others on this board that i think it makes more sense for us to buy an extra home game each year opposed to going on the road. Other FCS schools do it... I think we should as well. I think the athletic department should make having 6 home games every year a goal.

Also if you want to wax on about beer sales and it's effects it has it's own thread.

[Mudrafan]

i don't think i commented on our financial situation or lack and understanding of our budget limitations. So i'm not sure what you're talking about Mudra.

I will side with others on this board that i think it makes more sense for us to buy an extra home game each year opposed to going on the road. Other FCS schools do it... I think we should as well. I think the athletic department should make having 6 home games every year a goal.

Also if you want to wax on about beer sales and it's effects it has it's own thread.

I’ll “wax” whatever and however I want and you made a critical comment about playing D2 schools rather than “buying” a home fcs game to preserve 6 home games. Quite obviously everyone wants six home games but the financial picture doesn’t allow for perfect scenarios these days so comparing our situation to others isn’t relevant

[havok58]

West side crowd looks bad on tv, just like the offense and defense so far