UNA wins - headed to D2 Championship Game

BamaNation · Dec 10, 2016

UNA just beat undefeated Shepard (WV) in the D2 semifinals 23-13. UNA's only loss was a season opener loss to FCS Jax State (whose only regular season loss was to LSU).

As a Florence native with parents, brother, and many friends as UNA alums, congratulations to the Lions!

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Special K · Dec 10, 2016

I'm originally from the Shoals area myself, several family members (including wifey) with UNA degrees/ties. Good to see them on the big stage yet again, good for them!

Alasippi · Dec 10, 2016

My Dad played there, I was born in Florence, and came this close to going to school there to play for Mickey Andrews back in the 70's, so I have always liked UNA, or Florence State, as it was named backed then.
Congrats to the Lions(If I'm still correct).
Side note---I didn't sign with them because Coach Andrews literally scared me and two other recruits to death.
He was a pretty scary character.

bamaman65 · Dec 10, 2016

They are making a big mistake going division 1. They could stay division 2 and win most of their games.

MDBSnare · Dec 10, 2016

Go Lions!!!

CrimsonTusk · Dec 10, 2016

Roar Lions,... They beat a good Shepard team. Wish we still had the DII game here.

Crimson1967 · Dec 10, 2016

I am also a Florence native and am glad they are doing well. Go Lions!!!

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TampaTide813 · Dec 10, 2016

On GameDay, everyone picked UNA to win simply because the have Alabama in their name. Pretty funny.

rolltide_21 · Dec 10, 2016

I knew it would be only a matter of time before Coach Wallace got them back to the D2 championship game. If he wins he would have four NCs there. He's recruited well. Gave my youngest brother an opportunity to walk-on. He's kicking himself for not taking it now. He had an academic scholarship so he could walk-on without counting against their limit. He's done with several players from my hometown the last few years.

I wish the game was still in Florence but I understand why they moved it.

TiderJack · Dec 10, 2016

My wife is a UNA grad and my nephew is a freshman on the baseball team so we are all very happy. One more step. Go Lions.

uafan4life · Dec 10, 2016

Alasippi said:
...Side note---I didn't sign with them because Coach Andrews literally scared me and two other recruits to death.
He was a pretty scary character.

Wow, I've seen some pretty impressive things in my time but your many years of posting on Tidefans from the grave has got to take the cake!
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FitToBeTide · Dec 11, 2016

I live in St. Florian, north of Florence, and had 2 kids graduate from UNA. I've been a season ticket holder for many years. The 3 straight national championship years back in the 90's was a blast. So glad to see them get back to the big dance. UNA is not too dissimilar to Bama, in they've got a mobile qb who can throw it, plus a nasty defense that hasn't allowed but one td in the 4th qtr all year. It took Coach Wallace 5 yrs after returning to UNA to do get the team back to the championship game against NW Missouri St. It's going to be a tough game for UNA to be victorious, but they have a chance. Roar Lions and RTR!

TrampLineman · Dec 11, 2016

I know they played with fire in the 2nd half yesterday, I was just waiting for Shepherd to score. They looked good on defense I know that. Just have to cut the turnovers and they'll be fine.

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