2008

[CyTom]

Two problems that need to be addressed before success will come:

1) Team speed.

2) The ability to pressure the QB without blitzing. Continuing to allow the opponent to complete passes at a 70% clip just ain't gonna work...

I would add:

3) The ability to not only hit, but make a tackle. No one on our defense was able to lay the smack down this year. A lot of running and tugging but not much for wrapping up...unfortunately I don't see this changing next year with the inexperienced players that will be stepping on the field.

 

[ISUclones33]

dont forget about Michael Tate who hurt his ankle before season start.. ive talked to him a few times and he is really excited to see the field, but he was also the one that told me Chizik just needs to chill sometimes :yes:

 

[Wesley]

The schedule will be much more conducive to getting on a roll. Football is lot about confidence. Frankly, we will be able to score more than 17 points a game next year. We have to score to play in the Big 12.

 

[mustangcy]

I think the key for 2008 is ball control and red zone scoring. I believe ISU was near the top of the big 12 in keeping the ball on offense and chewing clock. If we can repeat that and get into the end zone a little more often once we hit the red zone that will really help our defense.

And of course the turnovers...:skeptical:

 

[ScottyP]

I think our safety play needs improved greatly. It seemed like James Smith would get burned a lot. Chuck Reid on the call-in show after the Mizzou game that the safety play is one of our weakest positions. (Kicker as well)