*** Official #18 IOWA STATE vs #13 Miami Pop-Tarts Bowl Game(Day) Thread ***

[Drew0311]

I like the strategy here, let them score quick and keep our defense off the field as much as possible, meanwhile we do sustained drives and keep their defense on the field. Bold strategy. Let’s see if it works

 

[ClonerJams]

I remember when I had fun watching our defense

 

[cyclo120]

If we punt we lose at this point.

 

[Clonefan94]

Our defense lacks speed.

I wish that was it, but they’ve surprised me before once they make the right adjustments.

 

[bustamoveisu]

Our defense bends and breaks. I'm guessing their punter will not see the field today.

 

[khardbored]

Our defense lacks speed.

 

[Die4Cy]

Think I know why Ward wanted to play.

With his setting the passing touchdown record, I wonder if he sits now.

 

[acoustimac]

Which team will get a stop next. This looks like Arena league defense…which means none.

 

[CyGuy5]

I see that in the month we had to prepare we somehow made no adjustments from the shellacking we got in Dallas

 

[tim_redd]

Need some more help like that first play blunder. Defense is completely outmatched.

 

[Ankency]

Says a lot about Noel. All 3 invited to Senior Bowl which is an NFL showcase and he is playing. Pretty apparent that he and CMC are close.

That’s why Noel is a Team Captain and the other 2 are not

 

[atlantacyclone]

How many stops do you guys think we get today? Looks like maybe one or two?

 

[JUKEBOX]

Defense looks bad. Not confident in a shootout.

 

[Frak]

Woof this defense. Pathetic.

 

[simply1]

Ward might as well play if he’s not going to get hit

 

[CySmurf]

Maybe now that Cam Ward has passed Case Keenum for all time D1 Touchdown passes...he'll sit the rest of the game out. (Wishful thinking)

 

[MLawrence]

Only losers worry about taunting. Winners use it as an incentive to avoid it happening ever again.

 

[acoustimac]

I understand Miami is statistically an elite defense, but my god, these last two games have exposed us.

We were exposed long ago in the UCF game.

 

[AlaCyclone]

I like the strategy here, let them score quick and keep our defense off the field as much as possible, meanwhile we do sustained drives and keep their defense on the field. Bold strategy. Let’s see if it works

Up a break due to the fumble, so I like it!

 

[RagingCloner]

Maybe now that Cam Ward has passed Case Keenum for all time D1 Touchdown passes...he'll sit the rest of the game out. (Wishful thinking)

would be shocked to see him beyond this point