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[ceaser150]

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hasnt philips led them in scoring a few times recently?

Phillips had a big game against SIU

[UNI Fight]

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Ill State for sure has more people contributing than Osiris, but that is hilarious. Let's hope they rely on Osiris to win this one b/c our D can shut one guy down for sure! You know the Redbirds are going to give us 150% of what they've got after the championship game last year. They'll want to derail our win streak. This is a HUGE game! IMO if we win @IllSU we will be ranked. A ranking would be nice for the recognition, but who cares as long as we keep on winning!

[Phantom]

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Greetings Panther fans, been awhile since I've dropped by...just wanted to briefly chime in about the game Saturday.

Caught most of your game @ SIU last night on ESPNU and was very impressed. Very, very few teams ever go into Carbondale and dominate for 40 mins like that. We definately have more options than Eldridge (though I agree that 1st post was pretty good), depending on who steps up from game to game. We've had big contributions from every member of our starting 5, and some guys off the bench on several occasions this season. There will be some great battles all over the floor with both the front & backcourt matchups we're gonna have. Big game for both teams and it should be tight. I just hope it dosen't go to OT again...not sure if our fans could handle ANOTHER OT game against you guys

Most of IL just got blanketed with a blizzard last night, though it should be clear by Sat so hopefully that dosen't affect the crowd. Our students are still technically on break but it seems many are coming back for this one. Should be a good atmosphere and a good hardfought game. I think we'll both showcase the Valley well on national TV. For any Panther fans making the trek to Normal, be safe in doing so and let's have a good game Saturday.

[Born-a-Panther]

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Baaaaad karma on this thread. You need to change that first post right quick.

I agree. Can we PLEASE not get so cocky?? Did the '09 football season not teach any of you a lesson????

[06panther10]

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I think we need to change the original post back to normal for superstitious reasons.

[DWadle1983]

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Also so we can comment on who is wearing matching clothes.

[ryan19]

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I agree. Can we PLEASE not get so cocky?? Did the '09 football season not teach any of you a lesson????

B-a-P, you really jump to conclusions quickly. In no way was my first post "cocky." It was a simple joke, because we all know that O is by far one of the top players in the Valley.

[06panther10]

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B-a-P, you really jump to conclusions quickly. In no way was my first post "cocky." It was a simple joke, because we all know that O is by far one of the top players in the Valley.

I thought it was great. But if it wasn't changed, everyone would blame you if we lose on saturday.

We have won 12 in a row people! These lineup picture threads are working just as well as Khan's preview posts last season. Can't mess with it now.

[Born-a-Panther]

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B-a-P, you really jump to conclusions quickly. In no way was my first post "cocky." It was a simple joke, because we all know that O is by far one of the top players in the Valley.

No I think YOU jump to conclusions too quickly. If you think I was really being serious and wanting to throw stones at you, then you need to walk away from your computer and take a deep breath. Really ---- not everything posted on a message board has to be taken quite so seriously Ryan.

[ryan19]

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No I think YOU jump to conclusions too quickly. If you think I was really being serious and wanting to throw stones at you, then you need to walk away from your computer and take a deep breath. Really ---- not everything posted on a message board has to be taken quite so seriously Ryan.

You have put "PLEASE" and "YOU" in all caps, it is obvious you are the one being too serious.

[MediaPanther]

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Remember, what's posted on this board has absolutely no affect on Saturday's game. None.

[06panther10]

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Remember, what's posted on this board has absolutely no affect on Saturday's game. None.

I think you are stongly underestimating the power of PantherNation.

[06panther10]

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http://www.unipanthers.com/sports/m-...010710aaa.html

Game #15: UNI at Illinois State
Sat., Jan. 9 - 3 p.m. (Central)
Redbird Arena - Normal, Ill.
Radio: Panther Sports Network
TV: ESPN2/ESPN360.com

The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team (13-1 overall, 4-0 MVC) will look to extend its 12-game win streak when the Panthers take on the Illinois State Redbirds (12-3 overall, 3-1 MVC) on Saturday in Normal, Ill. Tip is slated for 3 p.m. at Redbird Arena.

TIPPING OFF ...
• UNI has won 12 straight games which ranks as the fifth-best mark in the nation heading into games on Jan. 9. Only Kentucky (15), Purdue (14), Kansas (14) and Texas (14) have longer current win streaks in the nation.
•The Panthers set a school record for consecutive wins in a single season with their 12th straight win in a 61-49 win at Southern Illinois. The previous best was an 11-game streak the Panthers put together in the 2008-09 season.
• The school record for consecutive wins is 14 from the 1962-63 season into the 1963-64 season. The Panthers won their final four games of the 1962-63 season and then opened the 1963-64 season with 10 straight wins.
• The last time UNI started a season 13-1 was in 1963-64, when the Panthers ran off to a 19-1 start en route to a 23-4 mark.
• The 4-0 start in MVC play for the Panthers matches the best start in school history. UNI began league play at 4-0 in 2001-02 and in 2006-07. UNI finished the 2001-02 season with an MVC mark of 8-10. The Panthers finished the 2006-07 season with a 9-9 league mark.
• UNI head coach Ben Jacobson has used the same starting lineup for 27 straight games, dating back to the final 13 games of 2008-09 and the first 14 games this season. Senior forward Adam Koch has started 80 consecutive games. Junior point guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe has started 52 straight games. Junior Ali Farokhmanesh and sophomore Johnny Moran have started all 48 games they have ever played at UNI.
• UNI was picked to win the 2009-2010 Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll, as voted on by the league’s coaches, sports information directors and media.
• UNI returns five starters and nine of its top 10 scorers from last year’s team that shared the regular season Valley title, won the MVC tournament title and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.

SCOUTING ILLINOIS STATE
The Illinois State Redbirds are in a tie for second place in the Missouri Valley Conference after beginning league play at 3-1.
The Redbirds are 12-3 overall with the three losses coming to Niagara (76-68), at Ohio (75-57) and at Missouri State (68-64).
Illinois State is led by Valley player of the year candidate Osiris Eldridge, who is averaging 18.3 points per game.
Tim Jankovich is in his third season at the helm of the Redbird program and has tallied a mark of 61-23.

[CR Panther]

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I think we are going to need more Ali in this one than we saw last night. It will take everything they put in last night on D, plus more scoring to pull this one out.

This one is big not just for MVC rankings, but the eyes of national viewers, voters, and future recruits. I hope we see K'jo v O. I'd like to watch them D up each other.

Boy, they got spanked by Ohio.

Come on cats. Keep 'em rolling.

[UNIPNTHR]

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I hope we see K'jo v O. I'd like to watch them D up each other.

Will it be Kwadzo on O? Or will Ali guard him? Anyone remember who guarded Osiris in St. Louis last year?