1) the Big 12 was supposed to fall apart
2) Iowa State was to finish last in the Big 12
3) Iowa was supposed to contend for a National Championship
4) Texas was supposed to compete with Oklahoma for the Big 12 South
I am thankful none of this happened, just goes to show just because the experts have several weeks to write, talk and predict - it doesn't mean much. And it won't mean much in 2011 either. Iowa is a solid Football program that once in a while will exceed expectations but for the most part will let their fans down because expectations are simply too high, in 2011 Nebraska can join em with unrealized expectations and the Cyclones can keep surprising everyone as we continue to improve and establish our own expectations.
While not making the bowl is disappointing, I think we are close to really turning the corner in the program- Lets just keep the expectations realistic and enjoy the ride.
2) Iowa State was to finish last in the Big 12
3) Iowa was supposed to contend for a National Championship
4) Texas was supposed to compete with Oklahoma for the Big 12 South
I am thankful none of this happened, just goes to show just because the experts have several weeks to write, talk and predict - it doesn't mean much. And it won't mean much in 2011 either. Iowa is a solid Football program that once in a while will exceed expectations but for the most part will let their fans down because expectations are simply too high, in 2011 Nebraska can join em with unrealized expectations and the Cyclones can keep surprising everyone as we continue to improve and establish our own expectations.
While not making the bowl is disappointing, I think we are close to really turning the corner in the program- Lets just keep the expectations realistic and enjoy the ride.