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Andy Katz just wrote this article today that Cincy is for real. Some kind words from Katz and Cincy coaches about our squad.
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That's a great first post, wloopanther. More and more press for the Panthers is always a plus. I see us with a legit shot at 9-2 heading into the Valley if we can get by Valpo.
But our biggest challenge of the year to this point (and I mean bigger than Cincy, ISU, and Iowa) will be returning from Vegas late Saturday/early Sunday after back-to-back games in Sin City and preparing for the most improved team in the MVC on Monday night in the conference opener against Illinois State. Whew, that's a long sentence, but to me that's the most important game to this point in the season.
I'd rather lose a road game early in the season at Iowa or Cincy than a home game to a bottom feeder in the MVC, but that game will definitely be a game that could cost us a ticket to the tourney if we lose a home game to ISU. And we all know they're not playing like a lower-echelon team right now. Will not be an easy win - particularly with the lack of practice time. We'll probably have to take Sunday off. Not an easy task for the coaches or the players. That game may be won more by talent than preparation on our part."It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard everyone would do it. The Hard is what makes it great." - Tom Hanks in 'A League of Their Own.' -
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I agree with everything you both said. I too think we will end up 9-2 in our nonconference schedule and our toughest test to-date will be Illinois State on the 3rd. Not because they are as good as Cincy, ISU or Iowa. But bc of the timing of this game. It is our first conference game of the season and it is on National TV. We will just be getting back from LV, students are out of town and it is the first day back to work for most people. We need crowd support and our players to come out ready. I think Coach Mac will have them ready by just by showing the team ISU's previous wins. But this is a game that scares me as ISU is not as bad as people thought at the beginning of the year.Comment
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i also said today to a co-worker that UNI could very well still have 2 losses or maybe 3 when Creighton comes to Cedar Falls on Jan. 15....granted that is a ways away, nearly a month....but the schedule is shaping up nicely!I too think we will end up 9-2 in our nonconference schedule and our toughest test to-date will be Illinois State on the 3rd.
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One game at a time my friends.....we're starting to sound like SIU football fans......"We're not an ordinary school," said Fort. "We have tradition. We have a good team year after year. We rebuild, and it doesn't matter who we have coming back."
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Take it from a more or less neutral 3rd party with little emotional attachment to the game: UNI has very little to worry about at home against Illinois State. This UNI team may drop a couple road games in the conference (who doesn't?), but that may be about it. I'm not just trying to win popularity points on this board. I really think the Panthers have an impressive squad this year...a regular season championship-caliber squad.Originally posted by The ColetrainComment
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Guys, the Illinois State game is going to be very difficult. If UNI can be 9-2 at that point in time, maybe the fans will be ready to cheer on the Panthers. Otherwise, the students will be gone, which will bring the attendance down slightly. Illinois State is now 8-2 I believe. They are going to be very tough, and cannot be overlooked. I know this game is on Fox Sports Net, but this is going to be a huge early season showdown. Has anyone thought about getting a bus or even a caravan of people over to the Indiana State game on Sunday, January 9? I might be interested in a caravan, but not totally for sure.The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice, clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Fire goes before Him, and consumes his foes on every side; His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles; the mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim His righteousness and all peoples will see His glory.Comment
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Easy double-digit win for UNI.
You guys are getting all worked up for nothing.
Love,
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i don't have tickets to the game yet, but i'll be in terre haute to see the panther basketball team live for the first time in over 2 years....Has anyone thought about getting a bus or even a caravan of people over to the Indiana State game on Sunday, January 9? I might be interested in a caravan, but not totally for sure.
PTTB....c'mon down to indiana.....
anybody else going....Comment
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I'll probably be there. Won't know for sure until after the Christmas weekend. But I'm planning on being there."It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard everyone would do it. The Hard is what makes it great." - Tom Hanks in 'A League of Their Own.'Comment
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Possibly more ESPN love coming?
ESPN's Bottom 10:
#10. Longwood Lancers:
Got first win (over Howard) but then kicked off nine-game road trip by getting blasted at Old Dominion. What's more, we learned the Lancers enjoyed some Bojangles' chicken in Iowa. More on Longwood coming throughout the weekend.The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice, clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Fire goes before Him, and consumes his foes on every side; His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles; the mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim His righteousness and all peoples will see His glory.Comment
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