Today is the day

[bigdancehawk]

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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

I'm getting goosebumps too! Oh, wait...

[Born-a-Panther]

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I'm also getting goosebumps. Enjoy this day Panther fans -- no matter what happens. We are experiencing history in the making, and none of us will ever forget this.

[DUBrave5]

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Go give them hell Panthers. Last time those Jayhawks played an MVC team in the tourney, they got the surprise of their lives. Do it again!!!!

[Shoxfan11]

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Go give them hell Panthers. Last time those Jayhawks played an MVC team in the tourney, they got the surprise of their lives. Do it again!!!!

I'd say the last two times

Get 'em Panthers!

[olivestreet95]

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i'm getting goosebumps too! Oh, wait...it was just my vaginal wart rearing it's ugly head again........

go panthers!!!!!!!!!

[9YRPLAN]

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this is where PLANNING TO BE HERE is going to pay off. no nerves, only confidence. this was one of their goals.

[06panther10]

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We CAN WIN this game.

C'mon boys!!!! Make history.

[213037926]

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Great posts, guys! This has been an amazingly fun run...with an amazingly fun team. I'm going to enjoy today's game no matter what, but I have a funny feeling that today is going to be a special day in UNI (and NCAA Tournament) history.

And if you think this is fun...I can't imagine what St. Louis will be like!

GO PANTHERS! Make us proud like you have all year!

[Trapped in California]

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I saw these facts in an article earlier today - but I have read so many, I forgot which one, sorry.

- KU is first match up with #1 for UNI in basketball
- first time that any MVC team has played against #1 in basketball sine 1962

I would personally like to thank everyone involved in the basketball program for getting us to this point. Coaches Berry, Stewart, Mac, Jake, and even Weaver. All the players, especially all of the guys that practice but see little PT. It's much easier to put in the hard work when you get to start 50 or 90 games. But the pine surfers are just as important because of all of the help they provide in practice, game film study, etc.

Congrats to all to get to this point - leave it all on the court. That's all I ask.

[DomeRanger Posse]

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I don't post much during basketball season. I don't get a chance to watch the games, and for some reason basketball is one of those sports that I just can't get in to. But today is huge for the program and the school. I've got the UNI flag flying in front of the house in the snow and wind, and I'm planning on watching the game. Let's take it to the Jayhawks and do our school and our state proud.

Let's go boys. Pluck the 'Hawks.

[cydave]

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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!

The bolded points are in KU's favor, IMO.
But, I'm not here to bring this thread down, so Good luck! Can't wait for the game!

[ClivePurple]

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I took my college bound kids to visit KU this summer. It's a grand place. The Phogg, which was under renovation, is an epic venue. Even in the campus-dead of summer, there was still a bit of an aura about the place. My keen psychological insight tells me KU may possess a bit of an "entitlement" mindset, thinking they are owed a victory because of their legacy, and the rarified air they occupy during the course of the season.

This makes for the best possible scenario for the Panthers. Hungry, driven, with something to prove. Let's do it!!!!

[bigdancehawk]

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go panthers!!!!!!!!!

LOL. Thanks for fixing up my post. Now, go die in a fire!

[TH1974]

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LOL. Thanks for fixing up my post. Now, go die in a fire!

Go away.

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[joecooll6]

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I keep going back to that speech from miracle, slightly revised.

Great moments are born from great opportunity.
And that's what you have here tonight boys.
That's what you've earned here tonight.
One game.
If we played em ten times they might win nine.
But not this game.
Not tonight.
Tonight we run with em.
Tonight we stay with em.
And we SHUT THEM DOWN BECAUSE WE CAN!
Tonight, we are the greatest college basketball team in the country.
You were born to be basketball players.
Every one of ya.
You were meant to be here tonight.
This is your time.
Their time is done, its over.
I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great basketball team the Jayhawks have.
SCREW EM!
THIS IS YOUR TIME
NOW GO OUT THERE AND TAKE IT!