Williams & Blum: 4-0 start, Arkansas State recap, undefeated day for the Big 12

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On Williams & Blum Sunday, Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to Iowa State‘s 24-16 win over Arkansas State and put a bow on the “first quarter” of the season. Then the fellas react to an undefeated day in the Big 12 and guess the point spreads.

Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios.

 
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Checking to clarify: When @brentblum says ISU started 4-0 (or better) for only third time since 1978, I assume he isn't counting '78? That is, after '78 through present.

'78: 4-0
'80: 5-0
'24: 7-0
'25: 4-0 (and hopefully more!!)

It is cool that 2 of the 3-or-4 have been the past two season. (That's his main point)
 
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Checking to clarify: When @brentblum says ISU started 4-0 (or better) for only third time since 1978, I assume he isn't counting '78? That is, after '78 through present.

'78: 4-0
'80: 5-0
'24: 7-0
'25: 4-0 (and hopefully more!!)

It is cool that 2 of the 3-or-4 have been the past two season. (That's his main point)
Thanks for the clarification! Numbers got a little jumbled in my brain in my old age.
 
I wasn't alive but the 1980 season flipped after the great start.

Started 5-0, lost 5 in a row, ended with a win, no bowl.
 
Checking to clarify: When @brentblum says ISU started 4-0 (or better) for only third time since 1978, I assume he isn't counting '78? That is, after '78 through present.

'78: 4-0
'80: 5-0
'24: 7-0
'25: 4-0 (and hopefully more!!)

It is cool that 2 of the 3-or-4 have been the past two season. (That's his main point)

Thanks for the clarification! Numbers got a little jumbled in my brain in my old age.

For shame, how could you guys forget Coach McCarney and the 2000 team starting 4-0.
 
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On Williams & Blum Sunday, Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to Iowa State‘s 24-16 win over Arkansas State and put a bow on the “first quarter” of the season. Then the fellas react to an undefeated day in the Big 12 and guess the point spreads.

Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios.

This is the second time I've heard them reference getting through the "1st quarter of the season" this week. Love the optimism we're playing 16 games this year!
 
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Did CW say the week between Akron and Tech in 2017?

It was between Akron and UT. They lost that UT game when Park had the falling out, but the defense shined. The following week they upset OU and the program has been different ever since
 
Did CW say the week between Akron and Tech in 2017?

It was between Akron and UT. They lost that UT game when Park had the falling out, but the defense shined. The following week they upset OU and the program has been different ever since
I understood it as weeks.
 
What was Jace Gilbert’s injury during the Kstate game? Be nice to have him back for kickoffs. A little worried if Konrardy is hurt now too.
 
Appreciate Blum's and CW analysis today/always.
If one thing stood out in today's pod,
We are defensively slow, particularly at lb.
Seems for years, Quicker teams cause us numerous problems.
I'd toss "speed" into this equation as well.