Missouri State

[PantherAlum09]

I had to watch the replay last night. the crowd looked pretty solid on TV. Offense looked fun and explosive, but it just never mattered because our defense is small and slow. You can get away sometimes with being one or the other but definitely not both. I'd say it's a good thing we have several defensive backs coming in next year, but who knows what the roster will look like then. Also, we need a Brinkman or Boyd in the middle that can clog and do some damage. It's just way too easy to gash this defense right now. I thought Bey-Buie had some nice moments as a RS freshman at DE.

Scheck can sling it and we have some guys that can make some plays on offense. Until we figure out some way to slow teams down, it just won't matter all that much.

[Born-a-Panther]

There were positives and they aren't small things. Parade route was full. Tailgating was fun and and energetic. Meghan Franklin was all over the place talking to everybody. They're listening to and hearing complaints about concessions and added the Panther Pit Stop on the north concourse. I have direct view of it from our seats, and it was being used for its intent - an easy and quick place to get pre-packaged drinks and food with very short wait times. The offense was exciting to watch.

One of my son's teammates was on a game day visit and when it was over, he specifically mentioned that he loved the environment and the exciting atmosphere. He's been to North Dakota and Air Force for visits.

This administration gives me great hope. Scott Peace said on X this weekend -- 1% better every. single. day. They're showing that. They're not settling for anything. They're listening, they're seeing things for themselves, they're working to right the ship. They need our support.

[kochrab]

There were positives and they aren't small things. Parade route was full. Tailgating was fun and and energetic. Meghan Franklin was all over the place talking to everybody. They're listening to and hearing complaints about concessions and added the Panther Pit Stop on the north concourse. I have direct view of it from our seats, and it was being used for its intent - an easy and quick place to get pre-packaged drinks and food with very short wait times. The offense was exciting to watch.

One of my son's teammates was on a game day visit and when it was over, he specifically mentioned that he loved the environment and the exciting atmosphere. He's been to North Dakota and Air Force for visits.

This administration gives me great hope. Scott Peace said on X this weekend -- 1% better every. single. day. They're showing that. They're not settling for anything. They're listening, they're seeing things for themselves, they're working to right the ship. They need our support.

It's amazing what a quality administration can do. Day after day, they continue to show David's inability to run the AD.

[UNIAlum95]

I was curious after this loss and with the looming loss next week if we've ever had a longer losing streak. Unfortunately the answer is no. We've had 5 game losing streaks and we've had two win seasons before but we've never had more than a 5 game losing streak until this season. On the plus side I don't see us equaling our 2-9 record in '78 or 2-8 in '70. I think we will find a way to win a couple down the stretch but we are going to set the bar next week with our 7th consecutive loss.

Looking forward to the farewell tour next year with Farley and then moving onto the next generation for the 50th of the dome.

[MVCBeat]

How many times now has Farley picked the wrong QB out of camp?

[BCPanther]

How many times now has Farley picked the wrong QB out of camp?

He comes by it naturally. TA was his mentor.

[UNI MadCat]

Looking forward to the farewell tour next year with Farley and then moving onto the next generation for the 50th of the dome.

Is this real? Or just your expectation? Honestly I can’t see how you can bring the guy back next year if a new AD wants to make their mark quickly, but if there is something in the works, so be it.

[UNIAlum95]

Is this real? Or just your expectation? Honestly I can’t see how you can bring the guy back next year if a new AD wants to make their mark quickly, but if there is something in the works, so be it.

Well unless we are coming up with his $400K buy-out, that's just reality. As others have said the schedule is so much more favorable than this year and we don't have to spend money to buy out a coach so I expect this is the outcome.

[BCPanther]

Is this real? Or just your expectation? Honestly I can’t see how you can bring the guy back next year if a new AD wants to make their mark quickly, but if there is something in the works, so be it.

The schedule isn't a death march next year and, frankly, Mark deserves to coach in the redone Dome.

This team is still playing hard, it's not like he's lost the locker room or anything.

[Born-a-Panther]

The schedule isn't a death march next year and, frankly, Mark deserves to coach in the redone Dome.

This team is still playing hard, it's not like he's lost the locker room or anything.

For what it's worth, I also had a conversation with a mom who's son was here on a visit this weekend as a football recruit... he's been to several schools. She said Farley did a better job with the recruits than most head coaches they've met with. Her son was very impressed with the visit --- and a big shoutout to Jed Smith. Kid LOVED him and his program.

[CletusCat]

Mark obviously bleeds purple and at the very least elevated the expectations of the UNI football program to a point where the fan base is not happy just making the playoffs.

Dr.Franklin should let Mark have his farewell tour next year because it just makes more sense financially. I also think that her conversation with him should be along the lines of "Thank you for all that you've done for this program, next year will be your last year and the only expectation I have is to make the UNI football experience as fun, exciting and engaging as possible Put an exciting product on the field and we will continue to improve the fan environment/experience around you. We want the next person that runs this program to be set up for success."

Then Mark transitions to a role in the athletic department.

End Scene

[BCPanther]

Mark obviously bleeds purple and at the very least elevated the expectations of the UNI football program to a point where the fan base is not happy just making the playoffs.

Dr.Franklin should let Mark have his farewell tour next year because it just makes more sense financially. I also think that her conversation with him should be along the lines of "Thank you for all that you've done for this program, next year will be your last year and the only expectation I have is to make the UNI football experience as fun, exciting and engaging as possible Put an exciting product on the field and we will continue to improve the fan environment/experience around you. We want the next person that runs this program to be set up for success."

Then Mark transitions to a role in the athletic department.

End Scene

Perfect. Checks every appropriate box.

Mark can still be an asset and, at the same time, go enjoy the herd of grandkids that his kids are rolling out.

[Neighbor]

everything I'm reading says his contract runs through the 2026 season
"through the 2026 season."
" Farley Extended Through 2026 Season"

[CletusCat]

everything I'm reading says his contract runs through the 2026 season
"through the 2026 season."
" Farley Extended Through 2026 Season"

Well that throws a wrench into things.

[Blue42]

Perfect. Checks every appropriate box.

Mark can still be an asset and, at the same time, go enjoy the herd of grandkids that his kids are rolling out.

Can you keep a coaching staff together in that scenario? And when coaches depart for other jobs...who can you hire with a 1 year window?

Can you keep a roster together? Players have lots of options and no certainty on who the next coach will be...and would have to wait a year to find out.

And your recruiting essentially stops dead cold for a year.

Other than those enormous issues...I love it.