We make it to a bowl game if...
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I like our chances to get 6 wins. For that to happen, I see 3 keys
1) Solid O-line play
2) Lanning or Park need to step up. Mahomes and Mayfield are the class of the Big12 preseason, ISU's QB needs to be middle of the pack- consistent production and limit turnovers.
3) We need to be solid defending the run. Sure the Big12 is a pass happy league, but good defenses make teams pass the ball to earn firstdowns.
1) Solid O-line play
2) Lanning or Park need to step up. Mahomes and Mayfield are the class of the Big12 preseason, ISU's QB needs to be middle of the pack- consistent production and limit turnovers.
3) We need to be solid defending the run. Sure the Big12 is a pass happy league, but good defenses make teams pass the ball to earn firstdowns.
If I bet a substantial amount of money on us winning under 6 games.
..Chris Williams goes on a 4 month long vacation
IMO, we need to finish games. Last year, we very easily could have, perhaps should have, won 7 games. We won 3 instead.
- Toledo: missed a chip shot FG to win. Lost in OT
- Iowa: I felt like we dominated that game, for the most part, and were tied with 3 minutes left
- TCU: Folded big time on that game
- KState: The reason we have a new staff. Complete abomination.
- Toledo: missed a chip shot FG to win. Lost in OT
- Iowa: I felt like we dominated that game, for the most part, and were tied with 3 minutes left
- TCU: Folded big time on that game
- KState: The reason we have a new staff. Complete abomination.
Iowa State's defense had nothing to do with any of these turnovers. They were all just complete gifts from Nebraska.
I don't know what you are seeing but there are a few of these that are simply great plays by the defense who wanted the ball more.
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Offense or defense skill positions can't excel if the job isn't getting done in the trenches IMO.
I'll extend it slightly: 4-4 entering November, and ISU should reach bowl eligibility.
I don't want to start a new thread for just this article, but I thought I should share it somewhere. The Big 12 Coaches Anonymously commenting on Big 12 Opponents. About what you'd expect for Iowa State. http://athlonsports.com/college-football/big-12-coaches-talk-anonymously-about-conference-foes-2016
Texas, Baylor, Oklahoma State, Iowa, TCU and Oklahoma are all ranked in the coaches poll top 25 or receiving votes. So we need to sweep the unranked teams we play or upset 1 or more of the 6 above. I think our route to a bowl is a little easier this year, at least using this analysis.
I think Texas and Baylor could be interesting, if they struggle early they could be in turmoil when they play us. Unfortunately, the opposite could be true.
There's usually a surprise team in every league and with a little luck it could be us this year. I'm hoping we go 5-1 against the bottom 6 and 2-4 against the top 6. I realize that's overly optimistic but that's why we're called fans!!!!
I think Texas and Baylor could be interesting, if they struggle early they could be in turmoil when they play us. Unfortunately, the opposite could be true.
There's usually a surprise team in every league and with a little luck it could be us this year. I'm hoping we go 5-1 against the bottom 6 and 2-4 against the top 6. I realize that's overly optimistic but that's why we're called fans!!!!
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The saddest part is that the coaches are pretty spot on with Iowa State. Lack of overall speed on defense hurt us last year and will probably hurt us some this year as well. For the coaches to just mention KCM and not say anything about Tucker on the line was a little surprising.
