UNI

Flag Guy · 08-01-2007, 06:21 PM

Personally I think playing them is fun, though not when their fans out yell ours depsite us having record attendance

CrossCyed · 08-01-2007, 07:02 PM

If we're scared of UNI, then I'm scared of you guys.

Cypwr · 08-01-2007, 07:10 PM

We have nothing to gain and everything to lose. Then don't lose, any D1 BCS team worth their salt should not lose this game. If we can't beat them, good for them. Learn from it and move on. Do not be affraid to lose to nobody, be excited for the opportunity to win a game no matter who we play.

CyForPresident · 08-01-2007, 07:11 PM

Last year was a fluke. UNI wont come within 14 points of this team.

d30fan · 08-01-2007, 07:23 PM

Don't start sounding like EIU when they want to drop us. UNI is a good comptitive game, at home that packs the Jack. If they start giving us trouble, schedule the game for 1:00 so our better depth will be a factor.

brianhos · 08-01-2007, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by psycln11

Except last year's game drew a JTS record crowd over 55,000. This was in addition to selling a record amount of season tickets prior to last season.

Why not play this game? It's good for the fans of both teams. If we win, it counts towards our bowl eligibility each year, unlike year's past.

Totally agree. UNI is a good game for both schools. We are about guaranteed a sellout, and they make some good coin. Plus they are better than some of those really crappy D1 teams that we would schedule in their place.

borc4cy · 08-01-2007, 10:05 PM

i think we should worry about one game at a time.

9seven · 08-01-2007, 10:16 PM

I want UNI on our schedule, but I hope GC never lets them play us as close as they did last year. I am sick of tired of that crap, I want to start stomping teams like UNI!!

Bobber · 08-01-2007, 10:24 PM

I'm not sure how their line is looking this year, but UNI's quarterback has a knack for hitting his receivers and he handles pressure very well. He doesn't look that athletic, but the guys good.

Hope we win, but as thin as we are, who knows....

darts180 · 08-01-2007, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by mjlane

I have to think that Pollard will do away with the UNI series very soon. Seriously, why do we continue to play them? There is absolutely nothing to gain on ISU's part.

In the past, this game was a guaranteed payday for us. Now, with season ticket sales on the rise and looking to the future, it makes sense to dump UNI for a team from a lower level conference.

Actually, the game is a payday for UNI.

In terms of playing them, I would rather give them the money than any other 1 AA team that we could play. Plus you have to remember that the 1 AA games count now, so UNI was an easier way to get to 6 wins. Also, it's not UNI's fault that we have been bad, losing twice in the 90's, and, probably, should have lost last year.

ripvdub · 08-01-2007, 10:36 PM

All they have to do is look at the game tape. We drove up and down the field at will/ The couldnt stop our passing game, but we sure as hell could. I seem to remember countless turnovers and drive ending penalties. Shore up the defense and hold onto the ball and we win easily.

UNI is a very good 1AA team. 1st year coaches have something to prove and will stop at nthing to show that they were the right choice. I think GC can make a big splash this year solely on the fact we have 2 of ISU's greatest offensve players ever back, and a potential all american LB. Mrs. Chizik may not see Gene except on game days.

Cyclone62 · 08-01-2007, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by mjlane

I have to think that Pollard will do away with the UNI series very soon. Seriously, why do we continue to play them? There is absolutely nothing to gain on ISU's part.

In the past, this game was a guaranteed payday for us. Now, with season ticket sales on the rise and looking to the future, it makes sense to dump UNI for a team from a lower level conference.

Yea, let's play Montana instead. Then we can brag to everyone how we ran up 50 points in our opener, then go 2-6 in conference play because we're so good.

HandSanitizer · 08-01-2007, 10:41 PM

The only times UNI has come close to beating us or has beat us was when we were literally one of the WORST teams in D1 and they were one of the best in 1AA. Plus they have a chip on their shoulder. I have a decent feeling that UNI won't be too big of deal this year. I actually use that game as a measuring stick for the rest of the season. If we lose or come close to losing then the season is pretty much done. Look at the history (some exceptions will probably apply)
I would like to get back to the point where we were beating them 45-0 by the 3rd quarter, but it will take some time.

minnclone99 · 08-01-2007, 10:46 PM

I just hate looking at their purple outfits.

HandSanitizer · 08-01-2007, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Cyclone62

Yea, let's play Montana instead. Then we can brag to everyone how we ran up 50 points in our opener, then go 2-6 in conference play because we're so good.

That was funny...
That is one of the reasons I wanted into the B10.
Beat a 1AA, Horrible ISU team at home (Barely), squeak out a crazy overtime game at a bad syracuse, sqeaked by a Northern Illinois team beat a bad Illinois team and beat Purdue.
Then they get to go play the defending National champions in Texas.
If we went 6-6 we might not even get to go to a bowl