Today is the day

[Newsbreaker]

Boys, today is the day.

Maybe our band of misfit toys will do what the entire country thinks they will do. Maybe they will be unable to stand up to Goliath. Maybe they won't have enough. Maybe they will find that sheer will isn't a match for NBA-level talent. Maybe they will find that however absolutely unforgettably great this season has been it just isn't on par with the best the nation has to offer. Maybe KU is 12 points or more better than our team. Maybe we are a 2nd tier team. Maybe we are a footnote to history. Maybe we aren't good enough.
































































Or maybe we make history. GO CATS!

[panther2317]

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Fang'em Cats.







Cats EAT birds.

[4N6]

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Biggest game in Panther men's BB history.

Make a statement.

[ubuntuCAT]

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can't wait! REALLY hope I'm making plans to go back to St. Louis after tonight.

[Catnep]

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I really hate listening to those folks who say, "ah, isn't it too bad they have to play Kansas" and they believe its an automatic out. I say, "why not!" and this is a game kansas should be worried about. Lets find out exactly where this program is. Full 40 Minutes of "KABOOM" baby....I'm feeling it!!

[olivestreet95]

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I am not ashamed to admit that reading these posts just gave me goose bumps!!!!! TODAY IS THE DAY PANTHER FANS!!!!!! We are going to show everyone today what Panther basketball is all about!!

GO PANTHERS! WE ARE BEHIND YOU AND BELIEVE IN YOU.......SHOCK THE NATION TODAY BOYS

[DrewDog]

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Panthers will win by 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ubuntuCAT]

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history says if its a 5 pt game we lose. I'll take another 3 pt win!

[DWadle1983]

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When I read the title of this thread the first thing I thought of was the Band of Brothers episode titled Day of Days and the message Dwight Eisenhower sent the soliders as they were about to invade Normandy so to parapharse Eisenhower's message:

Panther Players!

You are about to embark upon the Great Game, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of your fans and mid-majors everywhere march with you.

You will bring about the destruction of the Big 12 machine, the elimination of Digger Phelps as a credible talking head, and a place in NCAA Tournament history.

Your task will not be an easy one. Your opponent is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened. He will play hard.

I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in playing.

Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing upon this great and noble undertaking.

[SpanishMoon]

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You will all be happy when Jordan leads us to a Victory with an epic performance today. They will be talking about it for years. This is my prediction.

[ubuntuCAT]

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You will all be happy when Jordan leads us to a Victory with an epic performance today. They will be talking about it for years. This is my prediction.

I'm ok with this

[DrewDog]

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history says if its a 5 pt game we lose. I'll take another 3 pt win!

New history will be made, so that is why it is 5 points! I also think that Kwadzo will be the hero which will vex talking heads and sporscasters across the nation, which will be a Panther Nation!

[TH1974]

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Go get 'em!

[UNI92]

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I think that a team plays best (any team for that matter) with these factors:

1) Has confidence on a big stage
2) Talent
3) Has a healthy dose of respect for their opponent
4) Not over confidant
5) Leadership from coaches
6) Playing with an edge and chip on their shoulder
7) Has a lot to prove
8) Has been playing well lately

All of these factors stack up in UNI's favor...especially as the underdog! Let's keep this game close and if it is close within in the last 5 minutes, we'll have a great shot at taking it!

[UNI92]

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Oh yeah...Newsy...don't call me a boy with as much chest hair as I have!! LOL!!!!
I'M A MAN...I'M 40!!!!!!!!!! HAHA!