ISU 5 Point Underdog @ TX Tech

[DeereClone]

I think Lanning will get a lot of carries at QB to control the ball.

Getting a pass rush with 3 or 4 will be key. We will want to continue to play our "conservative" defense in the secondary to make TTU have long drives to score TDs - quick scores on 2-5 play drives can kill a team.

 

[The_Architect]

I expect to see a lot of Lanning at QB. IIRC he had about 50 rushing TD's against them last year.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

I see pass rush and the D-backs to be key here...can't give Shimonek 10 seconds to pick out one of their speedy receivers. This and sustaining drives and keeping Tech off the field.

Tech runs a quick release offense, so pass rush is pretty overrated. I wouldn't expect to see us bring much pressure via the blitz either. We will be dropping 8 guys all day long and trying to take away the passing lanes.

 

[FinalFourCy]

I expect to see a lot of Lanning at QB. IIRC he had about 50 rushing TD's against them last year.

You'd have to imagine TT would be gearing to stop that, and with our poor run blocking, will do so. Hopefully Lanning's arm isn't too rusty.

 

[FinalFourCy]

Tech runs a quick release offense, so pass rush is pretty overrated. I wouldn't expect to see us bring much pressure via the blitz either. We will be dropping 8 guys all day long and trying to take away the passing lanes.

They also tend to be appreciably better at hitting the underneath and short passes we schematically encourage.

Here is to tackling well and getting some breaks.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

They also tend to be appreciably better at hitting the underneath and short passes we schematically encourage.

Here is to tackling well and getting some breaks.

I agree. Scheme wise this is why I think we need to minimize the blitz or Tech will exploit the holes. I would really like to see our corners up on the line of scrimmage and not give the Tech receivers a free release, this at least throws the timing off. Tackling in the open field is a must or Tech will bust some long plays.

 

[SolarGarlic]

Start Barnett and run him a lot.

They'll never see it coming.

Not sure if the line indicates respect for ISU, uncertainty for TT, or both.

Iowa State has a decent analytics profile that could be giving us a boost.

 

[Omaha Cy]

The annual Taco Tech (2nd half of season)swoon is nearing folks. Hopefully it started early last week after halftime vs WVU. Regardless, its coming. Hopefully ISU kick starts the event off!

 

[Omaha Cy]

Read something interesting about Tech a while back from an anonymous opposing coach. Said that based on Tech's offensive style, the defense in practice doesn't get enough reps vs traditional run games/run blocking. Might explain why Chris Williams would refer to them in the past as the "Texas Tech stick of warm butter run defense".

 

[FredCyclone]

It is Techs homecoming game, hope ISU ruins their party.

 

[FinalFourCy]

I agree. Scheme wise this is why I think we need to minimize the blitz or Tech will exploit the holes. I would really like to see our corners up on the line of scrimmage and not give the Tech receivers a free release, this at least throws the timing off. Tackling in the open field is a must or Tech will bust some long plays.

It will be a good thing if we can blitz as little (not at all?) as we did against KU. Teams not stopping offenses like TT can get desperate, but if you're bringing pressure when expected they REALLY have you. Agree, besides tackling and TT having a poor game, the two things I hope to see are physically throwing TT off its timing and the pass rushers getting their hands up. We're not very long though.

 

[dualthreat]

A true test, we'll come away with a better read on this team Saturday.

I agree. Oklahoma was an anomaly. This is going to be a really tough test for our team and will take arguably our best performance of the season.

 

[FinalFourCy]

I agree. Oklahoma was an anomaly. This is going to be a really tough test for our team and will take arguably our best performance of the season.

I don't think we win this weekend, but OU wasn't an anomaly. UT was the anomaly. We didn't really play past our standard, nor did OU's defense.
If we play to our abilities we'll win a lot of games, and if that's coupled with the opponent not playing to theirs we'll win most.

 

[cyattack69]

If you remember last year we flushed Mahomes out of the pocket and he couldnt find rhythm. I cant remember if we did that via blitz or just up front pressure, regardless we need to do that again. Their QB now is pretty much a pocket qb, and doesnt like to move around and throw on the run. If you look at WVU game, WVU D came alive in the 4th and made him move around, and he sucked. If we do what we did to Mahomes last year to their current, inferior qb, we have a good shot of winning.

 

[Cardinal and Gold]

I don't think we win this weekend, but OU wasn't an anomaly. UT was the anomaly. We didn't really play past our standard, nor did OU's defense.
If we play to our abilities we'll win a lot of games, and if that's coupled with the opponent not playing to theirs we'll win most.

I agree with everything you said except that we do not win this weekend. Momentum is a hard thing to stop and we've got the rock moving. All aboard!!!

 

[ViktorLuzor]

If we win everything will be awesome if we lose then everything will suck.

 

[ISpyCy]

A quick comparison of TT's defensive stats, all of last year and this year to date. Reasonable assumption: better at stopping the run, pass D is about the same. Lazard and Butler had better keep those hands wide open, IMO.

 

[madguy30]

If we win everything will be awesome if we lose then everything will suck.

Depends on the type of loss. Good game and Tech is just better later? No worries.

2-3 TD loss? That's an issue.

 

[dualthreat]

I don't think we win this weekend, but OU wasn't an anomaly. UT was the anomaly. We didn't really play past our standard, nor did OU's defense.
If we play to our abilities we'll win a lot of games, and if that's coupled with the opponent not playing to theirs we'll win most.

Do you think we are better than Oklahoma or just on that day?

I think Oklahoma still wins 10-12 games and is a top 10 team. Winning there was not expected, despite the two games offensive scoring output.

Texas and Texas Tech are very even with us. Any type of game that is won by more than 7-10 one way or another will be unexpected.

 

[FinalFourCy]

Do you think we are better than Oklahoma or just on that day?

I think Oklahoma still wins 10-12 games and is a top 10 team. Winning there was not expected, despite the two games offensive scoring output.

Texas and Texas Tech are very even with us. Any type of game that is won by more than 7-10 one way or another will be unexpected.

Was it an upset? Sure. An anomaly? Almost every team has games by playing a good game and the opposition playing below there's. So if you want to say there are hundreds of anomalies each year, sure