I know ESPN teased this already, but they released the entire top 25 today, so why shouldn't we take a moment to recognize again ISU is FREEKIN #4! Incredible.
Be still my heart. Let's go!!!!
I know ESPN teased this already, but they released the entire top 25 today, so why shouldn't we take a moment to recognize again ISU is FREEKIN #4! Incredible.
What will happen is that if we win a close one against Iowa that'll boost their resume while doing little for ours. We are suffering from our own success.Love it!!! Now can we please just easily defeat UNI and the hokeyes?
Round robin is tough, but we amp it up with a CCG.Round robin makes it much harder to get 2 from Big 12 in vs. SEC - big10 with divisions and missing higher ranked opponents in certain years.
Yeah, not only is there no dodging any teams in the league you also know you are going to face the very best competition again in the championship game. No chance of only having to face that team once because they are in the same division like in the SEC/Big 10/PAC 12/ACC...Round robin is tough, but we amp it up with a CCG.
But do they have Brock, Breece or Mike?? Bring it the mother **** on.Yeah, not only is there no dodging any teams in the league you also know you are going to face the very best competition again in the championship game. No chance of only having to face that team once because they are in the same division like in the SEC/Big 10/PAC 12/ACC...
What will happen is that if we win a close one against Iowa that'll boost their resume while doing little for ours. We are suffering from our own success.
Do we have to start this crap in this thread?I think the time has come to ask the question: “What does Iowa State gain by playing Iowa in football?”
If we win, it’s because we’re supposed to win. Being the lower ranked team, they’ll look at the game like their Super Bowl and may keep it close. What does a close win over a lower ranked, in-state rival do for Iowa State’s national perception?
I would like to think that will be true, but it's no guarantee.
Assume 3 of the 4 other P5 champs are all in. Now there is another 1 loss team from SEC or B1G. Precedent would suggest ISU gets in, but "eye test" and they justify the bigger brand. You will note the three 1 loss teams without a conf champ were Bama, ND, and tOSU.
Imagine a 1 loss Georgia beating an undefeated Bama in the SEC CCG. ISU is out in that scenario.
I expect UNI to be playing better too, but if ISU has legitimate playoff chances (or even top 3 in the conference) it shouldn’t matter. A top half Big 12 team shouldn’t be worried about competing with UNIOne of the annoying things about Hawkeye fans is their belief their team is going to win a national championship every year. Making the playoffs is a realistic possibility but so is finishing third or fourth in the Big XII. We'll see what happens. I expect UNI to be playing better next fall than they are now.
Roadtrips to Las Vegas, Jerry World, and the Big Easy.Oooooooh. I love New Orleans.
Swap out the Big Easy for a trip to the CFP...Roadtrips to Las Vegas, Jerry World, and the Big Easy.
2021 could be a very brutal year for the livers of ISU fans.
We need to start training now.
In his scenario, Georgia won the SEC championship game.You are right going undefeated and/or hoping this circumstance does not present itself is best.
But putting in a one-loss non-champion from the SEC or Big Ten over a one-loss champion from the Big 12 would be pretty bold "we DNGAF" on the part of the committee. Especially considering are are likely to have a win over Oklahoma in Arlington right before selection to have "proven it."
The preseason #4 only legitimizes us further. The rankings like teams that "should" be there.
You are right going undefeated and/or hoping this circumstance does not present itself is best.
But putting in a one-loss non-champion from the SEC or Big Ten over a one-loss champion from the Big 12 would be pretty bold "we DNGAF" on the part of the committee. Especially considering are are likely to have a win over Oklahoma in Arlington right before selection to have "proven it."
The preseason #4 only legitimizes us further. The rankings like teams that "should" be there.
Cotton and OrangeWhere are the CFP games this year? Is the rose bowl one?
Two games in a row at Jerry world? By then these guys would feel a little comfortable there and it would be packed with cardinal.Cotton and Orange
and the championship in Indy?Cotton and Orange
The independence bowl in Shreveport? Well, we are a lock then, only us would get to the championship and end up in that place.and the championship in Indy?