Including Saturday's game....Last road win was at Texas A&M in 2005..Couple of questions:
1) Will the heat in Vegas affect the Clones?
2) Can we sustain a running game?
3) Does UNLV have much of a "home field" advantage (ie do people actually go to the games???)
1)The heat will not be too much of an issue. I don't think it's been too cold for too long not to. Also, you've got guys on the team from warmer climates. Lastly, the weather will be cooler as the game progresses, as the sun will set and all of that.
2) I really don't know. I'm skeptical. Our OLINE needs a lot of work. If we don't improve there, we won't put up TDs, and it will be hard to win games.
3) None really. Not many go to their games, and I think we'll probably have a ton of ISU fans.
The main issue with this game is: Are we the better team? UNLV has been looking good all season, and I'm a little concerend.
If UNLV wins, it won't be from those factors. It will be because they are better. From what I've seen, their offense is better. Our D needs to wrap up guys, we need to play well on special teams, and our offense needs to put the ball in the end zone. Real simple, but easier said than done.