It's taken more than two months, but Northern Iowa is finally beginning to resemble the team coach Sam Weaver envisioned when practice began last October. Only forward Joe Breakenridge has started each of UNI's 13 games, and only four Panthers have played in every contest. Substitution patterns have become more consistent. A lot of things go to that fact of being healthy and having everybody there.
Chemistry begins to build.
Weaver is especially happy to have senior Tony Brus back in the mix after a five-week recovery from a broken bone in his foot. Tony understands that he has a role to play, and that he provides leadership as well as scoring, defending and rebounding. He's given us an anchor there, and a guy who will screen. He's obligated to get those guys open. And they're looking for him, as well.