Iowa State is the Big 12's Most Interesting Weirdo (according to USA Today)

[Tre4ISU]

It amazes me that people who get paid to write about things seem to do very little, if any research on these things and know so little about these things. It's your ******* job. You should be spending 8 hours a day just learning things about sports. Seriously, what are you doing with your time? The worst aren't these people making a meager living while writing, it's guys like Bayless and Wright who have made careers out of not knowing anything.

 

[jdoggivjc]

This is a significantly less quality version of several articles written about this team 1-2 weeks ago.

That, and the writer doesn't know how to do math or look at a schedule - we're already averaging more than 25 points per game (26.9) with games against KU, Baylor, K-State, and Incarnate Word left on the schedule.

 

[flynnhicks03]

ISU is averaging 26.9 on the year and 31.8 in conference.

It really bothered me they made such a big deal about that. Our scoring is getting much better, and will probably be pretty normal by the end of the year.

 

[wclarson]

I read this article last night and just thought... hmm i don't think they've watched any of our games but it has a great title and its good to get the publicity from outlets that aren't just local.

 

[CentexCyclone]

"...we are talking about a team that might go to a bowl game this year averaging less than 25 points per game."

I'm not saying it's impossible, but I highly doubt we end up averaging < 25/game. We're averaging 39 in the last three games since our "less potent Freshman replacement Brock Purdy" took over the reins.

And I'm pretty much at the point where I just let all of the "less talented" stuff roll off my back. This team is talented and isn't just winning on scheme. Just ask the Tech defender that Montgomery stiff-armed to the grass on Saturday.

...or the multiple Big 12 d-backs that Hakeem Butler has literally thrown down or thrown aside while blocking or running with the ball.

 

[khardbored]

It's like the article was written just by looking at the box score from the last couple games . . .

 

[JM4CY]

Didn't see this posted anywhere. If so, mods feel free to merge.

Not sure if I agree with everything they have to say but it is interesting.

https://thebiglead.com/2018/10/27/iowa-state-is-the-big-12s-most-interesting-weirdo/

 

[alarson]

The gist of the article is correct...

They're dead wrong about Kempt/Purdy of course- and only pass rushing 3. Heacock has been very creative with blitzes lately.

Its like someone getting a math problem right but when you read their work as to how they got there its all ****** up.

 

[SevereStorm]

What the hell did I just read?

 

[Clone9]

If you just count the Purdy games we'd be ranked 11th in FBS in scoring. It's also worth pointing out that most teams play some cupcakes for their first few games of the year so if anything their scoring stats are inflated compared to ours.

 

[madguy30]

If you just count the Purdy games we'd be ranked 11th in FBS in scoring. It's also worth pointing out that most teams play some cupcakes for their first few games of the year so if anything their scoring stats are inflated compared to ours.

I'd like to think ISU would have scored at least 30 in the SDSU game.

And probably more vs. Iowa as a result of having some experience and film.

 

[Cyforce]

I don't think CMC desires a potent offense but rather an efficient one.

Forgive the math I'm going from memory here. If you look at Tech's true net offense it was far less than what the stats showed.

They threw the ball 56 time for 326 yards one td three picks. To start the pick six negates the TD but when you factor the yards lost from not punting each time and further subtract the return yards your looking at 56 plays which netted Tech between 125-150 yards. Add that to only 100 or so yards rushing and you see how dominant our D actually was on Saturday.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

"The Cyclones don’t have an athletic advantage over many Power 5 teams"

Yeah... Chuck Bruce and Hakeem Butler say hi.

 

[Cyclonepride]

I don't think CMC desires a potent offense but rather an efficient one.

Forgive the math I'm going from memory here. If you look at Tech's true net offense it was far less than what the stats showed.

They threw the ball 56 time for 326 yards one td three picks. To start the pick six negates the TD but when you factor the yards lost from not punting each time and further subtract the return yards your looking at 56 plays which netted Tech between 125-150 yards. Add that to only 100 or so yards rushing and you see how dominant our D actually was on Saturday.

Tech had 24 carries for 30 yards rushing. I think they subtract the two sacks out of that, but still impressive.

 

[HFCS]

ISU is averaging 26.9 on the year and 31.8 in conference.

I knew that sounded wrong when I read the average in the article.

27 ppg against a #1SOS isn't bad, 32ppg against that schedule minus Akron/Iowa is pretty impressive.

 

[HFCS]

Tech had 24 carries for 30 yards rushing. I think they subtract the two sacks out of that, but still impressive.

Also the 60 sack yards against Heisman-candidate-before-ISU-Grier.

 

[IlliniCy]

Tully is to watching football what Ray Charles is to watching football.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

This is the dumbest article I’ve ever read. And I make a big effort to read a lot of dumb articles.

 

[knowlesjam]

I'd like to think ISU would have scored at least 30 in the SDSU game.

And probably more vs. Iowa as a result of having some experience and film.

We had 7 points in the first 5 minutes against SDSU...that works out to 84 for the game...sounds about right.

 

[NorthCyd]

Please let this program sustain success long enough to shrug these false assumptions everyone has about ISU. The narrative that we are at a significant talent deficit is so lazy a writer should have their press pass pulled for suggesting it. We had better players than Texas Tech at most positions.