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    MVC Diary---from along side the Arch

    Well Purple and Mrs Reign along with our daughter just arrived at the Adams Mark in St Louis. Have unpacked and are about to go exploring. I'm sure we will run into some of our guys in a few minutes. I'll make an attempt to share the flavor of the tournament each day. Although I'm sure that with the number of fans coming down you will get plenty of "takes" on the activities. 48 hours and we'll know just how much fun the tournament will be.

    PR
    You don't break out the Purple and Gold on game days or look for special gifts and gadgets bearing the colors because you want to be seen among the loyal. Purple and Gold aren't colors you see---they're colors you feel. They run through your veins with a continuous roar.

    Ya Gotta Believe
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    I, too, have arrived!! Wow, it's amazing how just driving through the city can fill me up with so much energy... I love this place! My window in the hotel room at the Adam's Mark looks right out over the Arch -- I can't wait for more of you to get down here to share in the joy of wearing the purple and gold. Right away when we pulled up, one of the guys on staff at the hotel asked us if we were at the game at Wichita -- when we told him we weren't but that we watched it, he said "oh yea I did too." He said he saw Benny make that shot. Boy I'm proud to be a Panther Alright, time to head out and about... see you all soon. Go Panthers!!!
    "...the Northern Iowa men's basketball team reached the ultimate highs before hitting a devastating low. Unexpected success, followed by unimaginable failure. And they owned it -- all of it -- for the world to see. Like men. Like leaders. Like champions -- in a way no tournament bracket could ever define."

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Purple Reign
      Well Purple and Mrs Reign along with our daughter just arrived at the Adams Mark in St Louis. Have unpacked and are about to go exploring. I'm sure we will run into some of our guys in a few minutes. I'll make an attempt to share the flavor of the tournament each day. Although I'm sure that with the number of fans coming down you will get plenty of "takes" on the activities. 48 hours and we'll know just how much fun the tournament will be.

      PR

      For us stuck back in IA, PLEASE KEEP THESE UPDATES COMING!!!

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      • #4
        Here's an update from St. Louis -- click on the link and you can see a photo of a sign that's up in the Adam's Mark. It's a picture of Pete Schmit so I wanted to take a quick picture of it -- first picture of the weekend, and I hope to add more!

        https://www.pantherpics.photosite.com
        "...the Northern Iowa men's basketball team reached the ultimate highs before hitting a devastating low. Unexpected success, followed by unimaginable failure. And they owned it -- all of it -- for the world to see. Like men. Like leaders. Like champions -- in a way no tournament bracket could ever define."

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        • #5
          The Team Schedule

          Here is the schedule for our guys between now and the 2:30 tip off on Sat.


          The Coach of the Year and Hall of Fame luncheon is Friday from 11:30 to 1:30. SMS (MSU) will practice from 1:30 to 2:00 PM and the Panthers will practice from 2:00 to 2:30. On Saturday Da Bears have the floor from 8:40 to 9:00 AM and our Cats go from 9-9:20 AM.

          About the only folks here from home are the team and a few support folks. Drake is also staying at the Adams Mark. I have not spent any time with the guys since we arrived. I'm sure I'll have plenty of time tomorrow to visit with them.

          So------not much to report for now. It's almost 1 am and I'm going to go TRY to get some shut eye.

          PR
          You don't break out the Purple and Gold on game days or look for special gifts and gadgets bearing the colors because you want to be seen among the loyal. Purple and Gold aren't colors you see---they're colors you feel. They run through your veins with a continuous roar.

          Ya Gotta Believe

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          • #6
            That poster of Pete Schmit is AWESOME!!!

            I would like to get that poster after the tourney is over...ya know, if they let people have them!!!
            The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice, clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Fire goes before Him, and consumes his foes on every side; His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles; the mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim His righteousness and all peoples will see His glory.

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            • #7
              Look for photos later

              I'll be attending the Awards Luncheon today. I see that B.A.P has created a web site for posting photos. I'll try to get some Pics and see if BAP will post them for me.

              It's around 50 degrees here is St Louis. Sun is strong and I'm sure we will soon see the purple and gold arriving in large numbers.

              Still fairly quiet, but it's the calm before the storm. Still plenty of time for you get down here by tip-off. Come on----------be a part of history!!!!

              PR
              You don't break out the Purple and Gold on game days or look for special gifts and gadgets bearing the colors because you want to be seen among the loyal. Purple and Gold aren't colors you see---they're colors you feel. They run through your veins with a continuous roar.

              Ya Gotta Believe

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              • #8
                I've added more pictures to the web for all of you to look at -- thank Purple Reign for these photos!

                St. Louis was fun today -- more and more purple and gold showing up!!!!!!!!

                Here's the site: enjoy

                https://www.pantherpics.photosite.com
                "...the Northern Iowa men's basketball team reached the ultimate highs before hitting a devastating low. Unexpected success, followed by unimaginable failure. And they owned it -- all of it -- for the world to see. Like men. Like leaders. Like champions -- in a way no tournament bracket could ever define."

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                • #9
                  Since PR has made this thread, I thought I might give you a little insight into another Panther fan's diary---from along side the Arch.

                  PTTB and Mrs. PTTB made it to the Adam's Mark around 6:30 last night and ate with some friends and family at Caleco's restaurant (good place, one block from 'The Mark'). Afterwards, we checked into the hotel, took a tour, and hung out in the lobby. During that time, PR, Mrs. PR, Born-a, and PCF all hung around and chatted. It was a good time, with great Panther fans! Today, we are planning on heading to the Savvis Center around 11:45, watch the first game (some of it), and then head to the pre-game party/pep rally. Be sure to check for pics of the tourney on www.archmadness.com
                  The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice, clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Fire goes before Him, and consumes his foes on every side; His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles; the mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim His righteousness and all peoples will see His glory.

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                  • #10
                    Despite the loss, I hope everyone down in St. Louis has a wonderful time tonight and travels back safe. It would be a shame if everyone just sits around in their hotel rooms moping about the loss. St. Louis is a great city that everyone from the Midwest should visit at least once in their lifetime. HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE!!!

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                    • #11
                      No Head Hanging here

                      As disappointed as we all are, this seaon is not over. Mac told the guys after the game that if no big dance invite is announced, we ARE going to be in the NIT and we will spend next week getting ready. I just came up from the hotel lobby where a songfest in taking place with 3 of MAC's friends and their guitars. Probably around 100 people including Mac and Jake are in good spirits all things considered. The guys were pretty down after the game, but now I'm confident they will re-focus on preparing for whoever is thrown at us.

                      PR
                      You don't break out the Purple and Gold on game days or look for special gifts and gadgets bearing the colors because you want to be seen among the loyal. Purple and Gold aren't colors you see---they're colors you feel. They run through your veins with a continuous roar.

                      Ya Gotta Believe

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                      • #12
                        I was down!!!

                        PR, I have to admit that I was really down after tha game last night. It's good to hear that everyone picked each other up last night! That's what is so great about this Panther family! It really is a family atmosphere and we stick together. Who knows what the selection committee will do a week from today??? Really, I don't care at all! Of course I want the Panthers (and believe they deserve) to get another shot at someone in the NCAA's, but if we get an invite to the NIT, then I think this team could take full advantage of getting to NYC! Either way, it gives Panther fans more reasons to travel and watch their favorite team and spend time together!

                        GO PANTHERS!!! Wish we had more than one day this year in St. Louis! Talk to you all soon!
                        "10% of life is what happens to you, 90% is how you react to what happens."

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                        • #13
                          I, too, was very down after the loss yesterday, but after spending time with everyone last night and into this morning's early hours... I couldn't stay down for too long. Panthers, we have an awesome group of fans, an awesome group of coaches and an awesome group of players. I know that's not news to most people, but it was great to see the way everyone got together last night to have an amazing time in a great city. The best part about this is that we know our season's not over. And like 2317 said -- wherever the NIT (or NCAA, if there are basketball gods somewhere) takes us -- I'll have no problems traveling and spending more time with all the people that we got to spend time with this weekend. Keep your heads up -- the guys'll be practicing full force all week, and they are more than anxious to get after it once again!!
                          "...the Northern Iowa men's basketball team reached the ultimate highs before hitting a devastating low. Unexpected success, followed by unimaginable failure. And they owned it -- all of it -- for the world to see. Like men. Like leaders. Like champions -- in a way no tournament bracket could ever define."

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