UNI vs. IOWA

[wloopanther]

I think another thing we need to remember is that Mike Henderson will probably be back in the lineup and probably willl start. For the hawks, he will probably D up on McKowen as he is their best defender.

I know he is a little banged up, but he might help them and be a spark, which kind of scares me a little bit.

[Panther Cat]

Iowa WILL NOT be looking past UNI. We've beaten them 2 out of the last 3. They know we can play. Iowa has hda a lot of respect for UNI the past 4 or 5 years (unlike UNI & ISU before Mac got there). Coleman has played well against them every year and their main focus will probably be trying to contain him. Brooks has also played well against them in the past. If you honestly think they are looking past us then you haven't been paying too much attention.

[speechpanther]

Henderson played limited minutes on Saturday...was not at a factor in the game, making 0 of 3 shots and 1 of 2 free throws. The guy's definately still getting back into his swing, and the team now expects him to play, so he can't provide too much of an emotional spark.

I would say Tyler Smith would be a bigger threat than Henderson. In fact, if Iowa wins tomorrow night, I would predict that it would be because of his play. Every good team that Iowa has faced has done a really good job of containing Haluska. Smith scored 16 on Saturday and made some good plays. If he can step up when Haluska is covered, the whole game can change.

That being said, Iowa has not looked great at all this season. Very inconsistent play, horrible rebounding, and poor coaching should make this year a real challenge. As long as UNI plays to win and maintains an attitude that they have nothing to lose (like I think they did in the first half against Washington), they should win this game, and I think it will be by 8 points.

[Matt Trump]

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061204/SPORTS02050101/61204037/1003/SPORTS

About 5,000 tickets are still available for the game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

[joecooll6]

I have a feeling there is gonna be an unignorable Panther presence. I just have a hunch. And Im PUMPED. Go Cats!

[UNI MadCat]

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/app...37/1003/SPORTS

That's what I figured. I was assuming the thoughts of 12K were way too high. I'd expect about 10K.

If you are going down and haven't bought tickets yet, buy 'em on the street for $5.

[Durf73]

Sold Out - Remember Alford is the Iowa coach , the only way it could be sold out is if the Panthers buy it out !