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by LeatherCy
Wed Jan 03, 2018 6:53 pm
Forum: Football
Topic: Charlie Fisher
Replies: 149
Views: 72389

Re: Charlie Fisher

Just received a text from friend in rural Macomb. He said the word on the street in Macomb as the new coach is currently a Rutgers Asst. That would have to be AJ Blazek. AJ is a great guy. We would be fortunate to get AJ. As most of you know he was the OL coach under Bob Nielson. Played two years at...
by LeatherCy
Sun Nov 19, 2017 4:56 pm
Forum: Leatherneck Athletics
Topic: FCS Playoff Selection
Replies: 14
Views: 10826

Re: FCS Playoff Selection

UNI has some well heeled donors. They set another record for their Panther Scholarship Club membership this year. I think it something like $1.3 million and over a thousand donors. Not sure how he got the figure but a UNI donor told me last night they bid $55,000 for each round,
by LeatherCy
Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:07 am
Forum: Football
Topic: WIU at North Dakota State (10/21/17)
Replies: 57
Views: 30838

Re: WIU at North Dakota State (10/21/17)

One thing NDSU has going is the Cost of Attendance "stipend" they have for EVERY athlete. Two years ago Gary Rima, UNI Voice of the Panthers on his daily call in show read a press release from the Bison. EVERY athlete was going to receive $3,500 annually for the next three years I believe....
by LeatherCy
Sat May 13, 2017 5:09 pm
Forum: Football
Topic: Football Recruits - 2018
Replies: 198
Views: 133444

Re: Football Recruits - 2018

Would this be Antoine (sp?) Walker former NBA player's son? I know a friend's daughter who WIU is looking at from Sycamore played BB against his daughter.
by LeatherCy
Sun Apr 30, 2017 5:22 pm
Forum: Non-Western Sports
Topic: 2017 NFL Draft
Replies: 21
Views: 11331

Re: 2017 NFL Draft

Carter Schult UNI DT signed FA contract with Browns. Any word on Lenoir??
by LeatherCy
Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:53 pm
Forum: Softball
Topic: Softball - 2017 Season
Replies: 6
Views: 8208

Re: Softball - 2017 Season

Watched the SB team for four innings today in Ames in the cold, rain and wind. I left when there was a 30 minute rain delay. Ended up losing first game 10-6. Looks like lots of young talent and a pitcher recruit from Huxley, just South of Ames was there today.
by LeatherCy
Thu Mar 23, 2017 3:29 pm
Forum: Football
Topic: Coaching Changes
Replies: 74
Views: 43540

Re: Coaching Changes

Grantham was fired in January by Louisville. I'm surprised it took this long for him to find a job. He was making $300,000 at Louisville.
by LeatherCy
Wed Mar 15, 2017 11:07 pm
Forum: Football
Topic: Coaching Changes
Replies: 74
Views: 43540

Re: Coaching Changes

What's your basis for the Coach Nielson was dishonest claim??
by LeatherCy
Tue Mar 14, 2017 7:49 am
Forum: Football
Topic: DeMarcko Butler Fired at Baylor
Replies: 6
Views: 3988

DeMarcko Butler Fired at Baylor

DeMarcko Butler didn't last long at Baylor. Fired for inappropriate text messages sent to a female teenager!!
by LeatherCy
Mon Mar 13, 2017 10:35 pm
Forum: Women's Basketball
Topic: Summit League Championship Game - #1 WIU vs #2 IUPUI
Replies: 55
Views: 29534

Re: Summit League Championship Game - #1 WIU vs #2 IUPUI

Jackie can't make it for the tournament but he's right there in the middle of the pictures celebrating when the team returns to Macomb!!!