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The MVFC gauntlet.
Time for the Panthers to prove their mettle.
So, in short if UNI can win their home games that would be five wins. Three wins at home should happen (one already has). Win 50% of the road games (three games) and UNI would have returned.
However, we need to see significant improvements.
Time for the gauntlet, let’s make them pay. Eight games to play with only two of them currently unranked. Panthers it is time to get the MVFC title back in its proper place, in the UNI Dome.
Time for the Panthers to prove their mettle.
- First up Illinois State ranked #3, FCS finalist and runner up. They have not lost too much in the last year and look pretty good so far this season. Their signature win is against an FBS N Illinois at NIU. This in in our house so, Panthers please win at home and start winning across the board.
- Next up after the Redbirds after the bye week, is UND ranked #5 at home again. UND’s only loss so far is at Nebraska.
- Game three on the road at those pesky Penguins ranked at #12. UNI used to have their number, but the tide has changed, so let’s get it back. IIRC at one time we had a 10 or 11 game winning streak against them which turns into a 5 or 6 game winning streak at Youngstown.
- Game four is against the Egyptian dogs that eat children, SIU is ranked at #25. This game is down in Carbondale always a tough place to play. They have been the thorn in our side running back aways. When we were ranked, they would somehow find a way to win and spoil our record. Time to turn this around and take it back.
- Game five should be a breather at home against Indiana State not currently ranked, however they have a slightly better record than UNI. Must Win at home!
- Game six, back to the MVFC meat grinder. After the nice home game, we get to host SDSU, ranked #2.
- Game seven, up next on the road USD, ranked #8.
- Game eight, and finally at home we finish up with an unranked Murray St.
So, in short if UNI can win their home games that would be five wins. Three wins at home should happen (one already has). Win 50% of the road games (three games) and UNI would have returned.
However, we need to see significant improvements.
- Coaching needs to be better.
- Defense need to make solid tackles
- Offensive line needs to make time for the offensive plays to develop
- Offense needs to control the clock and mix it up.
- Offense do not turnover the ball.
- Contain the opponent’s defense.
- Create turnovers and take advantage of them.
Time for the gauntlet, let’s make them pay. Eight games to play with only two of them currently unranked. Panthers it is time to get the MVFC title back in its proper place, in the UNI Dome.
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