I ******* love this team

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HFCS

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This has been a fun year, I'm definitely sold. We've looked great at back to back conference away games. Our defense has been stellar. Offense is consistent and doesn't quit. Team is disciplined, doesn't give you penalty yards, lines are playing well.

I can't remember the last time I said basically any of these things, and now we have all of them at once. How quickly times change.

I think this is already our best conference road year since the b12 formed. Seriously.
 

LindenCy

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When we hired Campbell and I saw his approach to building a team I was a big fan. It's happening a lot sooner than I expected, though. No complaints. I hope he sticks around for a long time. This is exactly the way to run a program and I am glad it is playing out the way it should.
 

madguy30

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When we hired Campbell and I saw his approach to building a team I was a big fan. It's happening a lot sooner than I expected, though. No complaints. I hope he sticks around for a long time. This is exactly the way to run a program and I am glad it is playing out the way it should.

I couldn't watch today...need to find a replay. I was wondering today what it was besides the fanbase that made CMC so interested in the job. There was some talent and potential for at least bowl teams in 2014 and 2015; was it because he saw the talent, and knew it just needed more of that foundation?

It's really fun seeing the big upset from 2 weeks ago being validated. I'm hoping for at least 2 more wins.
 
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EvilBetty

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The response after the pick was huge. He didn’t flinch at all. Kempt responded after penalties vs OU. He throws a great ball and makes
Good decisions with the ball. Give him some credit.

No slight intended. Kk made me a believer today.
 

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I couldn't watch today...need to find a replay. I was wondering today what it was besides the fanbase that made CMC so interested in the job. There was some talent and potential for at least bowl teams in 2014 and 2015; was it because he saw the talent, and knew it just needed more of that foundation?

It's really fun seeing the big upset from 2 weeks ago being validated. I'm hoping for at least 2 more wins.

Here's your replay

http://www.big12sports.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?&db_oem_id=10410&id=6219053
 
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dirtyninety

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I like this team.

I must admit when I may have judged wrong....I think we played three man front on D too much...but we won, so I was wrong.
Montgomery might be the best running back not in the SEC.
If the TT quarterback does not make about 3 or 4 running plays, I think we win 56-7.
 

dualthreat

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Campbell, you're building something special here. Stay in Ames and turn us into the Kansas State of the 1990s.

All facets of the team are extremely well coached and recruiting has been fantastic. Keep your coaching staff together and we'll all enjoy the ride.
 

SolarGarlic

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I couldn't watch today...need to find a replay. I was wondering today what it was besides the fanbase that made CMC so interested in the job. There was some talent and potential for at least bowl teams in 2014 and 2015; was it because he saw the talent, and knew it just needed more of that foundation?

It's really fun seeing the big upset from 2 weeks ago being validated. I'm hoping for at least 2 more wins.

I don't think it had much to do with the roster. He saw a midwest school in a power 5 conference that supports athletics and has better facilities than many realize. He saw a chance to make his mark.
 

Rabbuk

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The fact that i was surprised by the Kempt interception means that my expectations are back.
 
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CloneIce

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I like this team.

I must admit when I may have judged wrong....I think we played three man front on D too much...but we won, so I was wrong.
Montgomery might be the best running back not in the SEC.
If the TT quarterback does not make about 3 or 4 running plays, I think we win 56-7.

The 3 man front has worked wonders. Great strategy by Heacock it has been key to our success.
 
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BWRhasnoAC

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Team is playing with confidence. Murdoch is unstoppable. Lanning, and crew are slowly becoming one of the best defenses we have ever had. Next week, #4 TCU at home and I have tickets? This just can't be happening.
 

madguy30

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I don't think it had much to do with the roster. He saw a midwest school in a power 5 conference that supports athletics and has better facilities than many realize. He saw a chance to make his mark.

I'm not saying just this roster specifically...just maybe seeing that it was possible to get talent to Ames, and he knew how to get more and then put real systems in place to maximize it.
 
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Cyclonepride

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We have a defensive identity. I'm not sure we've had that in my lifetime. 2005 was a good group, but I haven't seen ISU dictate play like this.

Could be my poor memory, but it seems like our solid defenses of the past always had to take risks somewhere to match up well elsewhere (usually giving a chance to burn us deep to ether get pressure or stop the run). I like this way better.
 
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