Cyclones seek to sideline "same story" scenario in Saturday's Big 12 opener vs. Oklahoma State

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Cyclones seek to sideline "same story" scenario in Saturday's Big 12 opener vs. Oklahoma State

Sep 16, 2023; Athens, Ohio, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) waits for the snap against the Ohio Bobcats during the first quarter at Peden Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Lunsford-USA TODAY Sports AMES — Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht spoke frankly and succinctly after la

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[khardbored]

The coach speak is strong.

 

[NWICY]

Maybe they should start scoring points earlier in the game instead of trying to mount 4th qtr comebacks.

 

[LAClone]

Maybe they should start scoring points earlier in the game instead of trying to mount 4th qtr comebacks.

 

[simply1]

Honestly I stopped reading at the first Campbell quote. Just nothing there to go by.

 

[cyclones500]

"Just a hair off" is his new favorite go-to.

 

[madguy30]

If ISU comes out in some newly refined offense as a 'surprise' it will be CPR-QB special style and also not good.

 

[cycloneworld]

Good read but I am not optimistic that a single thing changes after the last 3 weeks. It seems Campbell is intent on blaming execution and saying “we are close” over and over. Guess we’ll see on Saturday.

 

[KidSilverhair]

"Just a hair off" is his new favorite go-to.

“If those linemen just fire off a half-second quicker, or just get that second step out there a tad faster on the trap, our running game would be just fine. It’s just execution, you see, the plays we’re calling work for a touchdown every time we draw them up, they’re the right plays, we just need our guys to do their jobs just a hair better.”

 

[Frak]

Let’s see…a bunch of 3 and outs due to a stuffed run game. Then get down 10. Then game over.

 

[SCNCY]

Good read but I am not optimistic that a single thing changes after the last 3 weeks. It seems Campbell is intent on blaming execution and saying “we are close” over and over. Guess we’ll see on Saturday.

I kind of have the same feeling.

OSU is not a good team, and their rushing defense is horrible. I have a feeling that Campbell is going to see that and be like 'this is a perfect opportunity to establish our run game.' We need Rocco to throw it and use the field more. Need more passes in the middle of the field at a medium distance to open up the run game.

 

[aeroclone]

Good read but I am not optimistic that a single thing changes after the last 3 weeks. It seems Campbell is intent on blaming execution and saying “we are close” over and over. Guess we’ll see on Saturday.

Acknowledging the problem is the first step toward recovery. The staff doesn't seem like they have reached that point yet.

 

[KidSilverhair]

I kind of have the same feeling.

OSU is not a good team, and their rushing defense is horrible. I have a feeling that Campbell is going to see that and be like 'this is a perfect opportunity to establish our run game.' We need Rocco to throw it and use the field more. Need more passes in the middle of the field at a medium distance to open up the run game.

I almost believe you’re psychic.

 

[NorthCyd]

Can we get deepfake CMC all the time?

 

[madguy30]

Let’s see…a bunch of 3 and outs due to a stuffed run game. Then get down 10. Then game over.

Then get a late TD to cut it to three, make the opponent punt, get the ball back with 1:30 left on the clock with no or one time out left, and run a couple of dive plays or something else that doesn't take clock stoppage into account.

 

[jbhtexas]

So, the starting QB thinks the offense lacks a sense of urgency, and the head coach thinks things are just a hair off. Doesn't sound like they are on the same page.

 

[ruxCYtable]

"We plan to avoid the same story by continuing to do the same thing over and over and over again."

 

[Frak]

I’m beginning to think that players formations plays is a total BS line that doesn’t fit their real philosophy.

 

[WINGMAN22]

Let’s see…a bunch of 3 and outs due to a stuffed run game. Then get down 10. Then game over.

That's part of the process. They had good practices this week. They are getting closer to being where they need to be.

 

[Frak]

That's part of the process. They had good practices this week. They are getting closer to being where they need to be.

Just a hair off. Unfortunately that’s a big damn strand of hair.