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Some good teams in this next year...
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Re: Panthers Invited to 09 Paradise Tournament
Hopefully we'll be one of themOriginally posted by UNISuperSenior View Post
Sounds fun, though. Nice to be invited.UNI isn't exactly splitting atoms in terms of academics. -run&blade -
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Wow. All I can say is I'm glad we are not playing those teams this year.UNI FIGHT
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Re: Panthers Invited to 09 Paradise Tournament
This is great news. An early chance to play some great teams, and probably some television exposure.Comment
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Re: Panthers Invited to 09 Paradise Tournament
I agree, great opportunity. Probably means at least two BCS schools in addition to Iowa and Iowa State. Next years' team only loses Brown, so we should be experienced and be ready to compete early in the year.Originally posted by Panther789 View Post
Don't know about TV coverage. Didn't Iowa play in this a couple of years ago? I don't remember TV for that.Comment
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Re: Panthers Invited to 09 Paradise Tournament
According to this, there is some coverage on FSN.
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Sweet, guess I'll have to keep the Fox Sports Package I have for Dish.Originally posted by Panther789 View PostComment
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Re: Panthers Invited to 09 Paradise Tournament
Here is a real early look at UNI's non-conference schedule for 2009-2010:
Home: Iowa, Wyoming, Bracket Buster Feb. and Bracket Buster return
Away: Iowa State, Denver, North Dakota
Neutral: 3 games at Paradise Jam (BC, Tennessee, DePaul, St. Joe's, Purdue)
Still have two games to get -- both will most likely be home games. With the improvement Iowa is making, the Jam and a trip to Hilton, it has a chance to be UNI's most demanding non-league schedule ever.Comment
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Re: Panthers Invited to 09 Paradise Tournament
Sounds like fun . . . maybe.Comment
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Re: Panthers Invited to 09 Paradise Tournament
I have to admit that when I first found out about this, I wasn't too excited. As someone once told me, "You can have the right players, talent, and coaching, but if you don't have the right schedule, no one will ever know."
I love UNI basketball. It's one of my favorite things in life. However, this is one daunting challenge. Big time teams, with big time returning talent coming back! I think next year's team could be very good at UNI. I just hope they can get through the non-conference portion to make it look like they have a good team! The good thing is that 4 of the 6 BCS conferences are already represented in this tourney, which means that only the Big XII and Pac-10 are left to possibly have representatives. I would love to see 2 other schools added that are mid-majors so that UNI can have a chance to get a decent draw in this tourney. I just don't want to see UNI play Purdue or Tennessee in the first round! I'd take them in the semis or championship round anyday!
However, I then went to look at who these teams have back (off of one of my favorite sites: www.nextyearsteam.com )
Tennessee:
Return all five starters, I believe. Five seniors on team next year.
Boston College:
Return 1 senior, lose only Tyrice Rice
DePaul:
Return 3 of starting five
Purdue:
Return all five starters
St. Joes:
Return 3 of starting five
I feel a little better about these teams outside of Tennessee and Purdue after checking into this a little more.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.Comment
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Re: Panthers Invited to 09 Paradise Tournament
Hhhmmmm.....sounds like a better Thanksgiving getaway than Hoffman Estates this year.Comment
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Anyone know when the best time to start looking for plane tickets to the Virgin Islands (or anywhere for that matter)? Is it the earlier the better or more like 6 months prior? I'm definitely not an experienced traveler via plane.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.Comment
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Re: Panthers Invited to 09 Paradise Tournament
I heard last week UNI was going to play in this tournament so I went to look for some flights last Friday. But they have none scheduled as of now that I saw. I have a feeling a flight will be qutie expensive to the Virgin Islands, especially during Thanksgiving.Originally posted by Panthers to the Bone View Post
On a side note, Tennessee returns a lot of guys, but there is a possibilty that a few of them will leave early. But you never know. Either way it will be quite a challenge.Comment
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Maybe we won't even draw Tennessee . . .Comment
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Those are all baring the players from those teams not leaving early. I would not be surprised if Tyler Smith from Tenn was gone or some of those great players from Purdue. You really just never know what to expect from those big BCS schools as they could lose a lot, and could gain some sweet impact freshmen.Comment
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