I will never forget this day. Great trip. This post is long, but who cares, the Clones beat the Longhorns and I was there to see it!!!! Had planned to go to this game for many years with a friend of mine who is a big Longhorn fan and it was simply a great day. Our Cyclones finally slayed the dragon. I realize it is only one win and time will tell, but for me this seems like a game changer.
1.) I just can't believe that is the same team that played Utah and OU. Truly a team effort, there were so many great plays made by so many different players all through the game. So hard to single anyone out.
2.) Defense was just outstanding, it seemed like there were 3 or 4 guys in on every tackle, they were swarming everywhere. LJ and Benton I thought were especially good, and the whole secondary were great from start to finish.
3.) Texas people couldn't believe how good our O line was, and I told them I couldn't believe it either. But they were dominate all day. Hayworth Hicks I thought played very well, but again, they all played very well.
4.) The stadium was not packed, it is not only ISU that is having trouble putting butts in the seats. Crowd was just very flat as well, never felt like it was that loud. And people were ****** about the Texas team. I did think their gameplan just sucked overall especially on offense but our guys just outplayed them pretty much everywhere. I can see why they all want Greg Davis fired.
5.) Texas fans were the best I have ever seen, and it isn't even close although I have never been to College Station. I stood up at the beginning of the game (I was in the middle of all Texas fans) and gave a big old Cylone Warning as loud as I could and no one even told me to "**** off." I was thinking about Austin versus Iowa City. Dramatic to say the least. I wore Cardinal all weekend and was out all night both night and not one single negative word was said to me. Zero. People went out of their way to welcome me and to say congratulations. Even has some random cars roll down their window to say congrats on the win.
6.) Austin is a great town. The women are as amazing, as advertised. The walk up to the stadium is really impressive and I was just thinking if you were a recruit walking up to that stadium how that would feel, pretty easy sell. I can see why they get whoever they want.
7.) The result should have been worse than it was and the final score was misleading actually, and several Texas fans said the same thing. ISU really controlled the game from start to finish.
8.) The fourth quarter was the longest I have ever seen, the clock was not moving at all and it was driving me crazy. We really made it hard on ourselves by not converting the 2 and 1 and then on the next possession the 3rd and 1.
9) I couldn't believe AA's stats, I thought they would be much better. Watching the game in person it seemed like he was playing the game of his life, then afterward the stats were nothing awesome. Thought he played very well and am very happy for him and all the seniors to be able to take this win with him. Those guys have been through a lot.
10) You could tell Herman really had Texas confused and guessing a lot, he called a great game. And Wally, well.....guy is just a fantastic coordinator, would love to see our D after 3 or 4 more years of recruiting.
Anyway, if you ever get the chance to go to a game there I would do it. Great town and the best fans I have come across. Huge win for the program and really proud of our guys. Go Clones!
1.) I just can't believe that is the same team that played Utah and OU. Truly a team effort, there were so many great plays made by so many different players all through the game. So hard to single anyone out.
2.) Defense was just outstanding, it seemed like there were 3 or 4 guys in on every tackle, they were swarming everywhere. LJ and Benton I thought were especially good, and the whole secondary were great from start to finish.
3.) Texas people couldn't believe how good our O line was, and I told them I couldn't believe it either. But they were dominate all day. Hayworth Hicks I thought played very well, but again, they all played very well.
4.) The stadium was not packed, it is not only ISU that is having trouble putting butts in the seats. Crowd was just very flat as well, never felt like it was that loud. And people were ****** about the Texas team. I did think their gameplan just sucked overall especially on offense but our guys just outplayed them pretty much everywhere. I can see why they all want Greg Davis fired.
5.) Texas fans were the best I have ever seen, and it isn't even close although I have never been to College Station. I stood up at the beginning of the game (I was in the middle of all Texas fans) and gave a big old Cylone Warning as loud as I could and no one even told me to "**** off." I was thinking about Austin versus Iowa City. Dramatic to say the least. I wore Cardinal all weekend and was out all night both night and not one single negative word was said to me. Zero. People went out of their way to welcome me and to say congratulations. Even has some random cars roll down their window to say congrats on the win.
6.) Austin is a great town. The women are as amazing, as advertised. The walk up to the stadium is really impressive and I was just thinking if you were a recruit walking up to that stadium how that would feel, pretty easy sell. I can see why they get whoever they want.
7.) The result should have been worse than it was and the final score was misleading actually, and several Texas fans said the same thing. ISU really controlled the game from start to finish.
8.) The fourth quarter was the longest I have ever seen, the clock was not moving at all and it was driving me crazy. We really made it hard on ourselves by not converting the 2 and 1 and then on the next possession the 3rd and 1.
9) I couldn't believe AA's stats, I thought they would be much better. Watching the game in person it seemed like he was playing the game of his life, then afterward the stats were nothing awesome. Thought he played very well and am very happy for him and all the seniors to be able to take this win with him. Those guys have been through a lot.
10) You could tell Herman really had Texas confused and guessing a lot, he called a great game. And Wally, well.....guy is just a fantastic coordinator, would love to see our D after 3 or 4 more years of recruiting.
Anyway, if you ever get the chance to go to a game there I would do it. Great town and the best fans I have come across. Huge win for the program and really proud of our guys. Go Clones!
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