UNI vs. Iowa game thread

[UNIpanther99]

What an amazing atmosphere for the Panthers in Carver.... How were we able to dominate the south end? Did we scare all the blue haired Hawk fans away? It was really cool... Singing the fight song, the U-N-I chant, seething glares from the Alford family and other Iowa loyalists in the front row. Incredible come from behind with for the Panthers. In terms of this season, any road win is important... While this wasn't a "huge" game nationally speaking, I do think that proving we can win in Iowa City solidifies UNI as an equal to our two sister regent universities. We are no longer the "little brother" university. We all knew that, but I think this helps put general public sentiment in our favor, state-wide.

[TCuni]

Go away doubters, we're for real!

[UNI Fight]

Anyone else see the Iowa City Press Citizen used Northwestern's Logo for UNI on the article about the game? How bush league is that? oh and GO PANTHERS! I have a feeling a lot of our games on the road are going to be similar to that Iowa game but let's hope we play a little better, fewer mistakes, can't win by the skin of our teeth every game. Oh and TC you're the man! Blew Herky out of the water in Carver, I epecially loved the sign "Herky has Bird Flu" and the surgical mask you were wearing! If only Per Mar hadn't taken it from you!

[uninisg]

I'd say we had about 100-150 fans in purple that all migrated to that south end. I don't think very many UNI fans were in their rightful seats.

[TheGrowl]

I posted this earlier on Valley Talk, but I thought I'd share this with my all Panther friends as well...

Went to the game and a couple things happened tonight involving Iowa fans that made me think, "Are you serious?..."

Section CC...there was a couple in front of us who seemed almost miserable to be at the game. The lady looked at me a couple times like I was the anti-Christ for cheering as loud as I could for the Panthers. Anyway, 1 minute left in the game, tie score. The couple gets up and frickin' leaves!!! Hey, thanks for coming. Unbelievable.

Then, on our way to the parking lot, some UNI kids are hootin' and hollerin' and enjoying the victory at the top of their lungs, when a lady yells, "Learn to win with class. You just beat the worst team on earth." Now there's a true fan that's behind her team.

It's good to be purple!

[General_Panther]

As I'm writing this it's 11:30 pm and I'm still buzzing from this game. This was by far my most memorable game in my short history of being a Panthers fan, yes even more memorable than Benny Jake hitting the game winner against Wichita St. last year. This was amazing. Growing up as a HUGE Hawkeye fan as I have disclosed several times on here it was AWESOME for me to see MY TEAM, The Panthers beat the, HATED Hawkeyes, that's right I said it. I Hate Steve Alford. I have never like him. I'm almost in tears right now because I'm so proud to be a Panther. I'll be wearing my Purple Panthers Polo tomorrow and smiling from ear to ear.

Bottom line I hope I can sleep tonight. THis was an AWESOME win, We ended two streaks, the 21 game Home winning streak (3rd best in nation) and a 20 game losing streak in IA City. I say we start our own home court winning streak, anyone else agree?

I don't think I will ever be able to soak this one up enough. There are alot of Iowa Fans (including students) at the School I teach at and tomorrow is going to be a very PROUD day for me when I walk Proudly into my School with my head held high and my Purple Pride showing. Man It's going to be a great week.

KEEP IT UP PANTHERS!!!!

[lightnin49]

The Purple Wig was there to represent, General Panther! UNIGriff wore it well in your absence. What a game. I'm watching the replay on Mediacom as I type.

[Born-a-Panther]

Somewhere...........I bet Mac is smiling

........and maybe missing UNI a little bit.

You can bet he was the first call Coach Jake received on his phone tonight.


Coach Mac's brother also was in attendance tonight -- wearing his purple.

[unigriff]

THE PURPLE WIG IS BACK FOR GOOD!!!!! Bought today and sported it down to IA City...

What a game!!! I just got back from the bar after celebrating what i think was the ironically one of the greatest games i've ever witnessed for being as "crappy" as it was.

Us students cheered with class, cheered loud and we wanted to show all of Iowa and PN that UNI can be heard on TV and the radio. A few Iowa folk next to us (men) were rather rude especially when we were complaining about some of the refs calls. Then when one of their players got fouled again or the ball went to Iowa on a turnover, they would rant.."Don't worry, it wasn't the refs fault!"

I did find it comical that for 35 minutes of the game the TV was mainly focused on Iowa and its fans until we started coming back and then the spotlight was on us!

It rocked. I thoroughy enjoyed as well how the tried to put so much security in front of us at the end, and yet me and another guy just run to the corner of the court to rush on. Yes I know we were favored in Vegas and underdogs by USAToday but emotions were running so high I couldn't help it!!!!! Sorry PN!!!

I couldn't stop saying, "how the hell did we do that!?" In high school my Perry Bluejays upset #3 Carroll when Adam Haluska was a senior on our homecourt coming from behind by 10 with 2 and half minutes to go, but this beats that and then some. All I gotta say is...WOW!!!!!

Luckily i saved something for the game tomorrow. I know we'll prob. get beat but I have us as not as big of underdogs as a lot of others!!!!

Time for 2 papers and scouting report...laters PN!!!!!!!

GO PANTHERS!!!!!

[JayJ79]

I say we start our own home court winning streak, anyone else agree?

streak is up to 3 (5 if you count exhibition, which I don't think count)

[UNI Fight]

2-0 in the McCleod (not to jinx it)

[joecooll6]

Great Win By The Panthers At Mcleod South!!!!

Awesome Game To Be At!!!!

[WCFCourier-photo]

Game photos posted at

http://www.panthermania.net/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=2

[Matt Trump]

I agree that they frustrated and confused us. But we're not slow, and WE HAVE MORE TALENT!!! Just a rough night tonight adjusting to their pressure.

I'll take our freshman class over Iowa or Iowa State!! Don't drink that Iowa City Kool-aid that says that Iowa is more talent and we have to "gut" it out to beat them...

I never said that they had more talent. Just that they are talented and will make some noise this year. I hope they do so they can improve our RPI!!

[General_Panther]

The Purple Wig was there to represent, General Panther! UNIGriff wore it well in your absence. What a game. I'm watching the replay on Mediacom as I type.

There is no one else I'd rather have Wearing that Thing. UNIGRIFF is a class act and he shows his Panther Pride every time he attends ANY UNI Panthers Sporting event. He did a great Job During Football and from what I hear does a heck of a Job taking the Jungle from where it left off with the Maniacs.

Keep up the great work Griff, I wish I could have been there with you bud. Hopefully I'll see you sooner than later this year at the McCleod Center.