NOTEBOOK: Cyclones blocking out the noise ahead of Black Friday showdown with Texas

[JStanz51]

Nov 21, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell gives a thumbs-up as he leaves the field after a game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports



One by one Iowa State players stepped to the podium on Tuesday to address the media. Linebacker Jake Hummel came first then tight end Chase Allen and running back Breece Hall.



Each one was asked a variation of the same question regarding the No. 15 Cyclones’ matchup with the No. 20 Texas Longhorns on Black Friday at 11 a.m. on ABC.



Have you guys discussed the gravity and ramifications of this game?



It is an understandable question to ask considering, with a win, the Cyclones (6-2, 6-1 Big 12) can essentially lock up their spot in the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 19 in Arlington, Texas. An appearance in the title game would be a first for the program and would present an opportunity to win the school’s first...

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[BuffettClone]

My favorite quote of the day was by Chase Allen when asked by Randy Peterson how his redshirt freshman year was different than the current freshman class.

“Well, I got hit by a car (in the preseason), Randy,”

 

[VeloClone]

I think the youth two years ago is a good point, Jared, but I don't think the fact that Hall was a senior in high school has anything to do with it. He wasn't playing RB for ISU. A junior was the RB1 for ISU, a guy named David Montgomery.

 

[aobie]

I think the youth two years ago is a good point, Jared, but I don't think the fact that Hall was a senior in high school has anything to do with it. He wasn't playing RB for ISU. A junior was the RB1 for ISU, a guy named David Montgomery.

Montgomery had to sit the first half of the game, so half-credit?

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Nice write up, Jared

 

[AttackOfTheClones]

Austin weather for Friday AM:
High of 69°
"Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Morning high of 69F with temps falling to near 60. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%."

~ should make it interesting

 

[motorcy90]

My favorite quote of the day was by Chase Allen when asked by Randy Peterson how his redshirt freshman year was different than the current freshman class.

“Well, I got hit by a car (in the preseason), Randy,”

we have a TE room filled with future stand up comics at the least...

 

[motorcy90]

Austin weather for Friday AM:
High of 69°
"Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Morning high of 69F with temps falling to near 60. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%."

~ should make it interesting

sounds perfect to unleash the Beast Hall....

 

[Aclone]

sounds perfect to unleash the Beast Hall....

Sounds perfect to unleash a Cyclone.

 

[CNECloneFan]

I sure hope they are able to ignore all the morons out here. Myself included...

 

[flycy]

To the players and coaches a game like this is just what they expected. They don't care about your 40 year experience of following ISU. Too much is made of the 1912 thing. These are different times.

 

[Darius Bieber]

Austin weather for Friday AM:
High of 69°
"Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Morning high of 69F with temps falling to near 60. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%."

~ should make it interesting

Sounds like a Cyclone Weather Alert. Longhorn fans in the immediate area should seek shelter.

 

[Brandon]

Any word if Texas has any covid19 issues?

 

[Aclone]

To the players and coaches a game like this is just what they expected. They don't care about your 40 year experience of following ISU. Too much is made of the 1912 thing. These are different times.

42 year, thank you very much!

Oh wait, that was rhetorical, wasn’t it?

 

[Cycsk]

we have a TE room filled with future stand up comics at the least...

Seriously, these guys are really clever, articulate, and with a great sense of timing in answering questions from reporters who are none of those things!

 

[Cycsk]

How many times has Campbell used the terms "one play" or "next game" this week? Probably thousands!