Hats Off To The Panthers

[jman2004]

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Johnny's push off was not a foul . . . it was a good acting job on the ODU player that was defending him.

[UNI83]

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All of the fouls called on UNI were legitimate fouls.
Some of them may have been things that the officials had let players get away with earlier in the game, but that doesn't stop them from being legitimate fouls.

You're telling ne that the foul called on KA, I believe, on odu's break awayin the first half where they missed the lay up was a foul?


If it isn't a foul in the first 20 min why should itbe during the second 20? Or the other way around? I'm not upset about the calls, in upset with how poorly the game was called in regards to consistancy.


Haven't you also admitted that you don't go to games and don't really follow or care about basketball?

[TravelingPanther]

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The KA foul on the breakaway may have been the worst call of the game. From our angle you could see Kwazdo was nowhere near him. On top of that, the ref was completely out of position to see if he made any contact.

[Trapped in California]

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I simply wish the refs would have been consistent in what they were calling. The first half had a total of 5 fouls for both teams. 30 fouls in the 2nd half.

[06panther10]

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You're telling ne that the foul called on KA, I believe, on odu's break awayin the first half where they missed the lay up was a foul?


If it isn't a foul in the first 20 min why should itbe during the second 20? Or the other way around? I'm not upset about the calls, in upset with how poorly the game was called in regards to consistancy.


Haven't you also admitted that you don't go to games and don't really follow or care about basketball?

Exactly. How many mens basketball games have you been to Jay? You come on here and rag on people for not going to volleyball games or football games, but how many mens bball games have you been to?

And, I for one, am annoyed at this 'devils advocate' thing that you have been doing in every thread. It is boring, and almost never has a valid point.

/rant.

[JayJ79]

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I simply wish the refs would have been consistent in what they were calling. The first half had a total of 5 fouls for both teams. 30 fouls in the 2nd half.

Yes, they probably should have called more fouls in the first half.
They let too much go, so the players caught on to that and started playing more and more physical. Then the refs made a desperate attempt to get the game back under control, which resulted in the flurry of fouls.

Complaining about officiated when your team wins is rather lame. (with the exception being if things are getting too physical without nothing being called, which increases the risk of players getting injured. complaining about that is valid regardless of who wins.)

[JayJ79]

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Exactly. How many mens basketball games have you been to Jay? You come on here and rag on people for not going to volleyball games or football games, but how many mens bball games have you been to?

And, I for one, am annoyed at this 'devils advocate' thing that you have been doing in every thread. It is boring, and almost never has a valid point.

/rant.

This year... none. Don't feel like spending the money. Used to have season tickets.

And feel free to use PN's handy "Ignore" feature. I use it on occasion.

[JayBilasBitesPillows]

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Just got back to Virginia from the trip to snowy Cedar Falls.

I'd first like to thank Chad and Rob for their hospitality during the game. Really appreciated seeing the dome, and enjoyed talking with you guys.

Game was decided on what we thought it would be - rebounding and 3pt shots. You guys flat out executed us in the first half, particularly on the offensive boards. 2nd half was different, but you guy Ali stepped up in a big way. I'll agree about how physical it was, particularly inside. A different crew of refs could have called 20 fouls a half on each team for hooking, elbows, etc, but this crew, to their credit, let them play. Their consistency of calls was suspect, but I'd take that over a game stopped by a whistle every 20 seconds.

On your student section. Never have before seen some of things I saw Friday....some really creepy bert and ernie imitation, some guy painted white wearing a tutu, and a really funny sign for Frank Hassell's geographical knowledge. Probably outside of my comfort zone, but have to really give credit to a student section that was full and energized an hour prior to tipoff. As an alum, all you can ask for is a student section that is loud and involved in the game - and you guys brought it. Well done! I also have never seen arena music pumped in just prior to opposing free throws - got to be pushing the legality edge, but left the fans cheering wildly prior to FT attempts. You always see something new when you go on the road.

I'd also like the thank all that came by and thanked the 4 of us that made the trip. Most everyone had kind words to say and shared a love of college BB away from the BCS spotlight. However, I have to mention one individual two rows behind us just behind our bench. He never shut up, and repeatedly berated our coach and players and refs without pause. Not that anyone should temper their enthusiasm, but this guy was more interested in insulting our team than rooting for UNI. Some younger fans behind us actually told him to "stop spitting on them" because he was shouting so much. Now, if this was a college kid, I could understand some maturity issues (potentially alcohol-induced), but this guy had to be at least 45. To me, that is a pretty pathetic and represents what appears to be a great fanbase really poorly. This fool was so noticeable due to the real class exhibited by everyone else. Has any other opposing teams mentioned this guy's behavior?

Anyway, the better team won last night. I like how we competed, battling back twice; but you guys had answers every time.

Best of luck in your conference tourney and beyond, and I look forward to the return trip to Norfolk in 2011.

[TravelingPanther]

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It was great to meet you Jay. Like I said I hope to make the trip out sometime. I'd love a match-up in football.

I've never noticed the guy behind the visitors bench.

This is the guy in the tutu's second appearance. He tried being speedo guy the last time.

Speaking of, the fat kid at Utah State is a mermaid tonight.

[BCPanther]

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However, I have to mention one individual two rows behind us just behind our bench. He never shut up, and repeatedly berated our coach and players and refs without pause. Not that anyone should temper their enthusiasm, but this guy was more interested in insulting our team than rooting for UNI. Some younger fans behind us actually told him to "stop spitting on them" because he was shouting so much. Now, if this was a college kid, I could understand some maturity issues (potentially alcohol-induced), but this guy had to be at least 45. To me, that is a pretty pathetic and represents what appears to be a great fanbase really poorly. This fool was so noticeable due to the real class exhibited by everyone else. Has any other opposing teams mentioned this guy's behavior?

That guy sits a few feet to our right and yes, its actually kind of embarrassing. Dude really needs to take it down a notch. Not exactly sure why he was going after your guys so hard, but then again, I am not sure why he goes after most teams like that. There are just too many people that don't seem to realize that they are in public and other people can see them.

[Beaker416]

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Furthermore it seems like the people that act that kind of way tend to know the least about what is actually going on. Sorry you had to deal with that ODU fan. As an alum I'm not proud of it when we get the idiots pulling that kind of crap.

[UNI83]

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Complaining about officiated when your team wins is rather lame.

so is your douchebag schtick that you pull all the time....on every message board you are on

[ProwlingPanther]

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This year... none. Don't feel like spending the money. Used to have season tickets.

And feel free to use PN's handy "Ignore" feature. I use it on occasion.

Complaining about others complaining while admitting that you, "don't feel like spending money" to go support the team that you "supposedly" are a fan of is beyond lame.

Regardless of whether or not we won, this is a Fan Forum, it is the most appropriate place to complain about things like inconsistant refs.

You are rather annoying with your self righteousness.

I have free tickets to next Saturday's game, let me know if you need some since you are too cheap to support the team but still feel the need to criticize those of us that do.

Panther N8- Out!!

P.S.

How do you define the word hyporcite? I define it JayJ79!!

[ProwlingPanther]

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Sorry you had to deal with that rude behavior Jay! I am glad that you otherwise, enjoyed your trip and I hope that you make more trips to CF in the future.

Good luck to ODU, we will be cheering for them!!

[Bier Guy '99]

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I thought coach Taylor looked a bit like Dick Enrico, the 2nd Wind exercise equipment guy, minus Dick's overuse of Just for Men...