STAFF PICKS: Predicting the final four games of the season

Interesting that Jay selected us to go 4-0. Nice dose of koolaid nose beers to start the day.

I've got us at 2-2. I think were right there with a shot to win all 4 (as we've been with every game this year) but this team just shows that it strays away from "The Process" and loses in the margins, rather than wins. Not to mention, the infuriating lack of help from play caller Manning in refusing to consistently establish the run game, even when Brock is struggling.

It all equates to going .500 down the stretch rather than heading to the Big 12 CCG and many of us left wondering what could have been.

Prove me wrong boys!
 
They’ll go 1-3 and finish 6-6. Then back to Memphis versus an 11-1 SMU in the Liberty Bowl. Campbell goes to Michigan in the middle of December and we lose to finish 6-7. Everyone good transfers in the off-season and we get kicked out of the conference.

Prove me wrong universe.
 
Currently 7-1 on the year predicting ISU wins/losses; was incrroect on the TCU game. I predict ISU to finish 6-6. I also predict a lot of hate from people since I'm not drinking koolaid.

@ OU: Loss
Texas: Loss
Kansas: Win
& KSU: Loss

When you don't win the margins you will lose games against quality teams. ISU currently has made 10 FG & missed 6 FG this year. Equating to 63% on the year. ISU is currently tied for 91 in turnover margin at -3.

Sagarin Rankings (Nov. 1):
Baylor: 15 (L)
TOE: 16 (L)
OSU: 22 (L)
TCU: 29 (W)
TTU: 52 (W)
WV: 57 (W)
UNI: 107 (W)
ULM: 122 (W)
OU: 6
Texas: 21
KSU: 28
Kansas: 83
 
Currently 7-1 on the year predicting ISU wins/losses; was incrroect on the TCU game. I predict ISU to finish 6-6. I also predict a lot of hate from people since I'm not drinking koolaid.

@ OU: Loss
Texas: Loss
Kansas: Win
& KSU: Loss

When you don't win the margins you will lose games against quality teams. ISU currently has made 10 FG & missed 6 FG this year. Equating to 63% on the year. ISU is currently tied for 91 in turnover margin at -3.

Sagarin Rankings (Nov. 1):
Baylor: 15 (L)
TOE: 16 (L)
OSU: 22 (L)
TCU: 29 (W)
TTU: 52 (W)
WV: 57 (W)
UNI: 107 (W)
ULM: 122 (W)
OU: 6
Texas: 21
KSU: 28
Kansas: 83
ISU has not won a close game against a quality opponent in a while (a home game against a bad 5 win KSU team doesn’t count).
 
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ISU has not won a close game against a quality opponent in a while (a home game against a bad 5 win KSU team doesn’t count).

And they haven't beaten anyone good this year. TCU's OK. Oddly that was a game where a few designed runs went to Purdy and, OMG, the offense opened up.

I'll go 2-2 or 1-3. 10 point losses the next two, get KU, and KSU's a toss up.

Similar to the 2005 season just with more talent...capable of being really decent but just doesn't quite get to its potential.
 
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Currently 7-1 on the year predicting ISU wins/losses; was incrroect on the TCU game. I predict ISU to finish 6-6. I also predict a lot of hate from people since I'm not drinking koolaid.

@ OU: Loss
Texas: Loss
Kansas: Win
& KSU: Loss

When you don't win the margins you will lose games against quality teams. ISU currently has made 10 FG & missed 6 FG this year. Equating to 63% on the year. ISU is currently tied for 91 in turnover margin at -3.

Sagarin Rankings (Nov. 1):
Baylor: 15 (L)
TOE: 16 (L)
OSU: 22 (L)
TCU: 29 (W)
TTU: 52 (W)
WV: 57 (W)
UNI: 107 (W)
ULM: 122 (W)
OU: 6
Texas: 21
KSU: 28
Kansas: 83

this is dumb. You think it’s because you’re not drinking kool aid that you’re an *******? You’d rather we lose so you can come on here and act sanctimonious, than win.

That’s crazy **** that people intentionally put themselves through things that they either are miserable watching, or want to see fail so they can brag to strangers how smart they are (right final four?)

But at least you can save all that time you would waste watching the games.
 
this is dumb. You think it’s because you’re not drinking kool aid that you’re an *******? You’d rather we lose so you can come on here and act sanctimonious, than win.

That’s crazy **** that people intentionally put themselves through things that they either are miserable watching, or want to see fail so they can brag to strangers how smart they are (right final four?)

But at least you can save all that time you would waste watching the games.

Those sagarin numbers are pretty alarming. I’m just not sure we’re actually that good cause we do dumb **** like drop interceptions on defense and miss a ton of kicks
 
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Those sagarin numbers are pretty alarming. I’m just not sure we’re actually that good cause we do dumb **** like drop interceptions on defense and miss a ton of kicks

Missed tackles and pursuit were also an issue early and were what led to two OSU TDs last week.
 
Currently 7-1 on the year predicting ISU wins/losses; was incrroect on the TCU game. I predict ISU to finish 6-6. I also predict a lot of hate from people since I'm not drinking koolaid.

@ OU: Loss
Texas: Loss
Kansas: Win
& KSU: Loss

When you don't win the margins you will lose games against quality teams. ISU currently has made 10 FG & missed 6 FG this year. Equating to 63% on the year. ISU is currently tied for 91 in turnover margin at -3.

Sagarin Rankings (Nov. 1):
Baylor: 15 (L)
TOE: 16 (L)
OSU: 22 (L)
TCU: 29 (W)
TTU: 52 (W)
WV: 57 (W)
UNI: 107 (W)
ULM: 122 (W)
OU: 6
Texas: 21
KSU: 28
Kansas: 83

What’s our sargarin rating?

I have no idea if you are right. But I’ll give you grief because you come across as someone who wants to be right. It’s sort of like when people post “I hope I’m wrong but...”. They don’t hope they are wrong.
 
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Those sagarin numbers are pretty alarming. I’m just not sure we’re actually that good cause we do dumb **** like drop interceptions on defense and miss a ton of kicks

We definitely have struggled tackling this year. We have not turned people over enough.

lots of opportunities ahead. I don’t give up on these kids. You can if you want to, I guess.
 
What’s our sargarin rating?

I have no idea if you are right. But I’ll give you grief because you come across as someone who wants to be right. It’s sort of like when people post “I hope I’m wrong but...”. They don’t hope they are wrong.


Our rating is currently 20. Sort of goes against the narrative, right?
 
Lot of Cyclone Kool-Aid drinking in that article.

I will say they go 2-2 but wouldn't surprise me if it is a 1-3 finish.
 
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What’s our sargarin rating?

I have no idea if you are right. But I’ll give you grief because you come across as someone who wants to be right. It’s sort of like when people post “I hope I’m wrong but...”. They don’t hope they are wrong.

i just don’t understand why people do things that make them so miserable. I mean, in that guys case, and a few select others, they hope we lose so they can come here and show how smart they are.