ISU #4 in ESPN FPI

[MeanDean]

I love in the comments 1/2 the people are like, "ISU? MissSt? they don't belong!"

And the other half are like, "I hate how it's always the same 5-6 teams."

 

[frackincygy]

Swap out the Big Easy for a trip to the CFP...

With a chance to avenge the 2001 Independence Bowl against Alabama... That Kick Was Good!

Oh Mama, this could be one epic tailgating season.

Any suggestions for a supplement to keep my liver functioning at peak performance?

Milk Thistle. Need to supplement BEFORE you start to drink for greatest effect in my experience. H2O is always good as well, but that is saved for once the can lifting is complete.

 

[Remo Gaggi]

Swap out the Big Easy for a trip to the CFP...

With a chance to avenge the 2001 Independence Bowl against Alabama... That Kick Was Good!

Oh Mama, this could be one epic tailgating season.

Any suggestions for a supplement to keep my liver functioning at peak performance?

Start looking for a potential donor for a transplant now.

 

[Aclone]

2021 could be a very brutal year for the livers of ISU fans.

We need to start training now.

Just a friendly reminder, cirrhosis doesn’t work that way.

Having had a friend (and ISU alum) die of it in his fifties.

 

[HawaiiClone]

Swap out the Big Easy for a trip to the CFP...

With a chance to avenge the 2001 Independence Bowl against Alabama... That Kick Was Good!

Oh Mama, this could be one epic tailgating season.

Any suggestions for a supplement to keep my liver functioning at peak performance?

Anything other than excessive alcohol use.

 

[NorthCyd]

This thread sobered up quick.

 

[davegilbertson]

I expect UNI to be playing better too, but if ISU has legitimate playoff chances (or even top 3 in the conference) it shouldn’t matter. A top half Big 12 team shouldn’t be worried about competing with UNI

Cleaning up early season miscues has to be top priority for this staff. It's been a constant since year 1 and there's really no excuse this season with the roster they have returning.

 

[zcecsch]

I think the early season miscues tend to come from the fact that Campbell is "softer" during the off-season (as in, there are fewer contact drills, less practice time with pads on, etc etc) so so players aren't as used to heavy contact as other teams are at the beginning of the season. However, the big advantage of Campbell's approach is that come October, November, December (and January perhaps) our players are fresher. I would rather have our players play better at the end of the season than the beginning, so I am okay with early season struggles (although I would like to win those games even if we do struggle, naturally) since they pay off at the end of the season.

 

[20eyes]

I think the early season miscues tend to come from the fact that Campbell is "softer" during the off-season (as in, there are fewer contact drills, less practice time with pads on, etc etc) so so players aren't as used to heavy contact as other teams are at the beginning of the season. However, the big advantage of Campbell's approach is that come October, November, December (and January perhaps) our players are fresher. I would rather have our players play better at the end of the season than the beginning, so I am okay with early season struggles (although I would like to win those games even if we do struggle, naturally) since they pay off at the end of the season.

I agree with you and would add that hopefully the softer off season is mitigated by a team with an unusual level of experience (and talent) this season.

 

[BigJCy]

I'm sure the replies to this tweet will be complimentary to us

 

[NorthCyd]

I'm sure the replies to this tweet will be complimentary to us

What's with the embarrassed emoji ESPN?

 

[Aclone]

What's with the embarrassed emoji ESPN?

I looked at the original on Twitter. It’s a “shocked” emoji not embarrassed.

 

[cytor]

I'm happy ISU is included in the discussion. Gotta sweep or split with OU to have a shot.

 

[inCyteful]

Swap out the Big Easy for a trip to the CFP...

With a chance to avenge the 2001 Independence Bowl against Alabama... That Kick Was Good!

Oh Mama, this could be one epic tailgating season.

Any suggestions for a supplement to keep my liver functioning at peak performance?

Tip Top Chili, early and often.

 

[CycloneErik]

I'm happy ISU is included in the discussion. Gotta sweep or split with OU to have a shot.

I'm happy to be in a discussion where we're talking a sweep or split with OU without just knowing it's impossible, because we have a habit of beating them and competing with them now.

 

[DarkStar]

Tip Top Chili, early and often.

That would definitely keep the pipes clean...

 

[zcecsch]

I agree with you and would add that hopefully the softer off season is mitigated by a team with an unusual level of experience (and talent) this season.

Yeah I can agree with that. With so much experience on both sides, they should be mentally prepared.

 

[dualthreat]

Not only are we on the list twice but both times it’s in the 3 spot. Some years there’s a big difference between playing the 2 and the 1 seed.

edit: they might be listed in alphabetical order. But the point remains!

 

[NWICY]

I like the 7% option, us and OU both in, put us on different sides of the bracket and see what happens but a all B12 final would be great for us and the conference.

 

[NorthCyd]

I like the 7% option, us and OU both in, put us on different sides of the bracket and see what happens but a all B12 final would be great for us and the conference.

Please no. If somehow ISU makes it to the championship game I don't want to play ******* OU again. I don't care how good it would be for the conference.