Coaching move that won the game...

[Matt Trump]

Had to be the switch to the press towards the end of the game. Coach Mac went to it late so Bucknell could not figure out the holes in it. The result was some huge steals, OT, and a Panther win.

Also, UNI had guys open when they needed to be. Stout had an open look to win it and Crawford had an easy layup that he dropped and had to hit the fade away. They had the right plays drawn up. Its been that way all season. Its just a matter of getting the shots to fall.

It may not have been pretty, but our coaches can flat out coach.

[Newsbreaker]

I agree 5000% Reed! I thought the same thing.

While the 'casual' fan might not come away with the same feeling, I thought we proved today that we are the FAR superior team (and coaching staff.) Bucknell is a very good team, and we won a tough game when we generally did not play well offensively at ALL.

[GoCats05]

I agree 5000% Reed! I thought the same thing.

While the 'casual' fan might not come away with the same feeling, I thought we proved today that we are the FAR superior team (and coaching staff.) Bucknell is a very good team, and we won a tough game when we generally did not play well offensively at ALL.

I watched part of that Bucknell/Lafayette game the other night. They were winning by 18. If they have been winning most of their conference games by that kind of margin, then they had to know they were screwed once we got into overtime. Watch out for them in the coming years, though. This is only their 3rd year of having scholarship players!! I don't know if others schools in that conference play with scholarship players. Layfayette, I know, did not have any.

[FerociousCat]

Did anybody hear Mac's postgame interview where he said we had to overcome 30 minutes of poor coaching? The press seemed to save us tonight, and almost did the other night against Indiana State. I didn't think that coaching was much of an issue, other than the 3 pt play for Stout, I only disagreed with that b/c we only needed two, and Stout didn't attempt a 3 all game.
Great win, and let's press more even if we are fatigued by the long season. Get fresh legs in and press'em.

[Coachdags]

I agree 5000% Reed! I thought the same thing.

While the 'casual' fan might not come away with the same feeling, I thought we proved today that we are the FAR superior team (and coaching staff.) Bucknell is a very good team, and we won a tough game when we generally did not play well offensively at ALL.

You didn't feel that way last Saturday... said our Coaches were no Good,or made questionable decisions?...I'm happy they got your approval this time..?

Its amazing what winning Does...?

[Lone Star Panther]

I agree with the sentiments regarding coaching... once again, the right plays were called when they were needed, and we executed. Though we seemed to struggle at times, I think that was just as much a credit to Bucknell's D than anything we were/were not doing. It wasn't pretty at times, but once again these boys showed the grit, determination and character to overcome adversity... and that is why I like our chances as we head into March! GO PANTHERS!

[Newsbreaker]

You didn't feel that way last Saturday... said our Coaches were no Good,or made questionable decisions?...I'm happy they got your approval this time..?

Its amazing what winning Does...?

You're reading comprehension is absolutly awful. I'd type a response to the misrepresentations you gave above (mostly in an effort to help you look less ignorant, as I believe the sensible and intelligent posters around here knew precisely what I actually did, and did not say a week ago,) but you inability to understand simple subjects in the past leads me to believe it would be a waste of my time.

You may go back and try again if you like, however I'm not exacly optimistic that you'll perform at a higher level this time around.

[jegbomb52]

You didn't feel that way last Saturday... said our Coaches were no Good,or made questionable decisions?...I'm happy they got your approval this time..?

Its amazing what winning Does...?

News, he's got a point. I think that you should not be able to be a Panther Fan anymore. I know that Reed and I questioned a lot of things last Saturday as well, I don't think we should be allowed to be Panther Fans anymore either.
Nothing worse than a bandwagoner than a bandwagoner that comes and tells everyone else how it is like this Daryl!

[Newsbreaker]

You're right, I'll burn all my panther stuff, and throw my TV out into the yard, as I assume you'll do the same.

By the way, if someone you know (or don't know, for that matter) makes a bad decision, and you call them on it, then you must keep in mind that all their future decisions must be unfavorable to you as well. To like someone, and think they're good at their job, you must agree with every single thing they do.

[jegbomb52]

Thanks for reminding me of that Newsy, I had forgotten, oh well. I got to go, I have a but load of stuff to take out back and torch! Do you think I should torch my Championship Ring and Letter Jacket? I was thinking of flaming up my 2001 Semi-Final Trophy that I have! I have a lot of pictures of the UNI-Dome and my old jerseys, I think I am going to go and marinate them with gasoline before my bar b q tonight!

[Newsbreaker]

Torch it all! Maybe have a yard sale, and ask the "real" fans to come and buy it. Remember if you do that, though, if they think you're overcharging for any one item, it means they think all your prices are too high, plus they'll suspect that you kick small children right in the soft spot.

[UNIPNTHR]

You didn't feel that way last Saturday... said our Coaches were no Good,or made questionable decisions?...I'm happy they got your approval this time..?

Its amazing what winning Does...?

I'm Ron Burgundy?

[Coachdags]

I'll Just simply state Once More!....It's Amazing what Winning Does..?

By Mac Own Addmission he Thought he Coached a Poor Game against Bucknell, For 30 Minutes or so.....

However I am of the Impression That Coaching is Preparation, And Mac and His Staff Have Not been Unprepared....

Players Execute....You figure that Out....

Do Our Coaches Prepare the Young Men to Have A Chance "TO WIN THE GAME"......

I Beleive they do....!

[BCPanther]

Mac is not quite ready for the big time yet, he is this hot right now, wait two or three more years. He needs more experience at this level before he tries to go to the next level. The worst thing he could do would be to jump to early, not have success and never get another chance, he deserves better than that. There are great coaches in The Valley but I still don't see the Tom Izzo's and Bill Self's of the world.

[Coachdags]

Mac is not quite ready for the big time yet, he is this hot right now, wait two or three more years. He needs more experience at this level before he tries to go to the next level. The worst thing he could do would be to jump to early, not have success and never get another chance, he deserves better than that. There are great coaches in The Valley but I still don't see the Tom Izzo's and Bill Self's of the world.

I disagree..I saw him as a Asst at U North Dakota, Follwed Him has a Head Coach at Wayne State, and NDSU, and Have Followed his 5 years at UNI...Every Program he has Touched he has Improved and Made into a Force to be Dealt with at Each Level....
If Iowa is Offered ...He will Go!.....and Will Do the Same he has done along the Way......
Iowa and its resources Can win a National Title....UNI has Been a Great Stop, But can Not, Fullfill that Dream....