Because our coaches have a philosophy of not tipping their hand. They want to win the second half, so they just try to keep it close in the first, make their major adjustments at halftime so the other team doesn't have time to properly respond, and hopefully ISU wins the second half.2 Quarters with no adjustments on D. Then shutdown after halftime! why can't this occur earlier?
This hasn't changed under CMC and also will not change. Likewise, Campbell is not going to Playstation games and try to just score as much as possible. Announcers have even noted how ISU is comfortable playing in tight games. I'm more comfortable being up multiple scores.
Face it folks, Campbell is a lot like Ferentz in philosophy, loyalty, and being stubborn. He raised our floor and ceiling, but he likewise will not quite play risky enough to go for it all. When is the last time we faked a punt?