Some kool-aid for your Thursday.
https://cyclonefanatic.com/2017/10/blum-hold-your-calendars-for-december-2nd/
https://cyclonefanatic.com/2017/10/blum-hold-your-calendars-for-december-2nd/
BLUM: Hold your calendars for Dec. 2nd?
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Why not? When you give Oklahoma a big headstart in Norman and still beat them, you are a Big 12 championship caliber team. As you said, it is largely a matter of not screwing up.
Hoping to see you all at Babb's BBQ!
Hoping to see you all at Babb's BBQ!
I could see a potential tie between several teams at 6-3 for that second place spot since only one team is undefeated through 3 games. If the play continues the way it has so far outside of KU and Baylor there will be a bit bottleneck. I obviously hope we beat them but KSU and Tech are going to get some wins against teams other than KU and Baylor which will help keep everyone close. I'd think if we somehow tie for 2nd the OU win might be help in some tiebreaker criteria.
Great article, and I love the thinking! Instead of settling for six wins, why not envision a season for the ages? I always love it when a team goes for a touchdown on 3rd and 1, instead of just trying to get the first down. I agree with you; with the level of football this team has played this year (and last!), they are much better than many realize. They were in position to have more wins last year, but couldn't hold on to substantial late-game leads, against very good teams. (OSU and Baylor are the two I remember off the top of my head?)
Also, I hate being a nazi, but noticed a typo: in the 8th paragraph, it says "tenants" when the word should be tenets. Just wanted to mention it, in case you felt like editing the article.
Also, I hate being a nazi, but noticed a typo: in the 8th paragraph, it says "tenants" when the word should be tenets. Just wanted to mention it, in case you felt like editing the article.
I want to drink the kool-aid soo bad but years of being an ISU fan has me like....
As my dear old pappy likes to say: "The sun shines on a dogs @$$ every once in a while". Why not Iowa State? If they can keep being consistent like they have all season things could get very interesting. I guess I'll sit back and enjoy the ride and see where it leads.
One game at a time...but the stats highlighted in the article give us a abundance of confidence for the rest of the season.
I like how our perspective of the season has changed from seasons past. I've seen less of "that was a great win against a good opponent, but this next one...wow, umm, not sure how we're gonna slow them down" .....and more of "that was a great win against a good opponent, we have weapons A, B and C that play into next week's opponent, I'm confident we have a shot here." Is this what culture change feels like? ....cause I like it.
I like how our perspective of the season has changed from seasons past. I've seen less of "that was a great win against a good opponent, but this next one...wow, umm, not sure how we're gonna slow them down" .....and more of "that was a great win against a good opponent, we have weapons A, B and C that play into next week's opponent, I'm confident we have a shot here." Is this what culture change feels like? ....cause I like it.
If Baylor can come out of nowhere and see success, why can't Iowa State? Just without, you know, all the rapes.
It’s fun to think about! I can’t imagine his excited we would all be if we win on Saturday.
I do have one nit to pick. While I expect the coaches and players to go out and try to win every game snd expect to win every game, I don’t think the fans have to do that. It’s not like the players snd coaches so back and say “well the fans only expect 5 or 6 wins, so we don’t have to try”.
I do have one nit to pick. While I expect the coaches and players to go out and try to win every game snd expect to win every game, I don’t think the fans have to do that. It’s not like the players snd coaches so back and say “well the fans only expect 5 or 6 wins, so we don’t have to try”.
Our ass has been mighty pale.
I fully expect to get beat by 40 on Saturday now...... Thanks Blum!!!
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We need to get to November before we guzzle the kool aide. Tech in hot weather Saturday is going to be challenge. Just for the record I was planning on watching football Dec. 2 already.
Love the optimism. We'll see. Going into the season I figured next year would be the breakthrough season if there was going to be one. It's starting to look like Campbell has the team a year ahead of schedule, but for the time being I'm content to take this one week and one game at a time. Beat Tech!
I'm still trying not to get my hopes up too much.. but flights to Dallas December 2nd are going for only 278$.. just sayin'
