*** Official #17 IOWA STATE vs #6 Oklahoma State Game(Day) Thread ***

[SpokaneCY]

Who the **** knows?

I think we are making progress. I don't understand everything that the coaches do and sometimes Tom Manning drives me bat **** crazy. But there's no one else I'd rather have leading things, so you take the bad with the good.

I've called for firings of CMC/staff where exactly? Dude (I THINK you're a guy) if you're not disappointed with that game and the first game with what was perhaps the best team in our history than you're content with warm vanilla pudding.

We saw the exact opposite of winning in the margins and I'm not even talking about the missed FGs. I'm not smart enough to critique Manning or CMC but we've yet to realistically take the next step from a 7 win program.

Texas/OU may not lose again this year. OSU has a tough road but we had the opportunity to take that definitive next step and we screwed the pooch.

We have a great program now with character and some development but we've yet again crumpled under the pressure of the spot light and expectations.

 

[GTO]

This loss is all part of the master plan. Have OSU run the table and think they're going to the CFP only to have us rip their hearts out again in the CCG. A repeat of the historic Ames win.

 

[jsb]

I've called for firings of CMC/staff where exactly? Dude (I THINK you're a guy) if you're not disappointed with that game and the first game with what was perhaps the best team in our history than you're content with warm vanilla pudding.

We saw the exact opposite of winning in the margins and I'm not even talking about the missed FGs. I'm not smart enough to critique Manning or CMC but we've yet to realistically take the next step from a 7 win program.

Texas/OU may not lose again this year. OSU has a tough road but we had the opportunity to take that definitive next step and we screwed the pooch.

We have a great program now with character and some development but we've yet again crumpled under the pressure of the spot light and expectations.

Who said I wasn't disappointed. You are acting like we are destined to never be any good.

 

[Taz4President]

Im fine with being ranked quite a bit and making bowl games every year with solid recruiting and putting guys in the NFL.

Lame. I’m fine with winning every game played. I don‘t care about past results, water under the bridge.

 

[SoapyCy]

Lost by 3 to #6 team on the road while getting manhandled on the O line, two missed FGs, and a one dimension offense.

We were awful across the board and came within a few missed FGs of winning.

Relax.

 

[CNECloneFan]

Here's the deal folks.... ISU and OSU's defense are fairly equal IMO. Both pretty salty.

But on offense.....

QB- advantage OSU (close to a big advantage)
RB- draw
TE- advantage ISU
WR- big advantage OSU
OL- big advantage OSU

Special Teams- advantage OSU

OC- big advantage OSU

I'm not sure if we want to face this team again in the title game.... but just getting there would be awesome!!!

The thing is, in spite of all that, we still could have won this game. It really is terribly frustrating.

I have been a Cyclone Fan since the late 1970's. I should be used to this.

But God Damn...

 

[CNECloneFan]

Lost by 3 to #6 team on the road while getting manhandled on the O line, two missed FGs, and a one dimension offense.

We were awful across the board and came within a few missed FGs of winning.

Relax.

I know you are right, but God Damn

 

[Die4Cy]

This loss is all part of the master plan. Have OSU run the table and think they're going to the CFP only to have us rip their hearts out again in the CCG. A repeat of the historic Ames win.

 

[CYEATHAWK]

It's not about establishing himself inbounds. It's about immediately returning to the field of play. From the rule book:

This does not apply to an originally eligible offensive player who immediately returns inbounds after going out of bounds due to contact by an opponent

....."immediately" seems to be the point of contention. Like die said, he ran about 10-15 yards out of bounds before returning.


edit: just read die's post about the rules and being forced out. That explains it........I guess.

 

[CYEATHAWK]

I know you are right, but God Damn

More than likely we weren't going to run the table against OSU, UT and KSU. Still in great position to get to the CCG.

 

[cyputz]

OKie S May have dominated the line, but we proved we can run ... if it’s not so damn predictable!

 

[Cyhops]

You probably should be careful revealing things that are said on the premium board.

If that can't be revealed here CW can shut me off 100% right now. Like every other internet/social media site I will be better off w/o it.

 

[Die4Cy]

....."immediately" seems to be the point of contention. Like die said, he ran about 10-15 yards out of bounds before returning.


edit: just read die's post about the rules and being forced out. That explains it........I guess.

I still don't think a player who is knocked out of bounds on a route can continue out of bounds and be eligible on the play without immediately coming back in after the offending contact.

I think the player didn't really realize he was out of bounds at first, and the refs missed it. But it should not have been a catch.

 

[ZuriCyclone]

2 field goals ‍♂

It was the offense , insane number of 3 and out. Could not convert multiple 2nd and shorts. Could not score a TD after Breece broke for the long one.

 

[CYEATHAWK]

Lame. I’m fine with winning every game played. I don‘t care about past results, water under the bridge.

That water flowing under the bridge is called the perspective river.

 

[GetAwesome]

Lost by 3 to #6 team on the road while getting manhandled on the O line, two missed FGs, and a one dimension offense.

We were awful across the board and came within a few missed FGs of winning.

Relax.

I get what you’re putting down in the grand historical scheme of Cyclone football, but this is the 2020 season and today’s failures are no reason to relax.

They had the driver’s seat to the Big 12 championship and they showed up flat after a bye (yet again), grossly out-schemed and completely lacking focus in those oft-discussed precious lil’ margins (yet again).

Oh well, we’re relinquished to remaining the underdog, and we can pray we get a rematch in December.

 

[SCNCY]

This doesn’t derail our chance to get into the conference champ game, but it would have been nice to be in the driver seat.

This game is a disappointing outing by the offense, but I won’t write off the season until I see how the team rebounds after KU.

Really, the only teams in our way are KSU and Texas. With KSU losing Thompson, I feel better about our chances. Otherwise, Texas is the only hurdle we face. Assuming we get the same performance from the team we saw in OU and TTU.

 

[Taz4President]

That water flowing under the bridge is called the perspective river.

Live in the past if you want. Doesn’t help a team win games now.

 

[madguy30]

Live in the past if you want. Doesn’t help a team win games now.

Do you think ISU has the football talent and depth across the board to win every game they play?

 

[jbhtexas]

Do you think ISU has the football talent and depth across the board to win every game they play?

I think for the past two and a half years, on the defense side, the answer is "yes".

Also over that time frame, the offense just can't do what needs to be done against teams that have good defenses for ISU to move to the top tier of the conference. Couple that with terribly inconsistent special teams, and you have a nice team that just can't break out of the second tier of the conference.

33 yd FGs have to be automatic. As others have posted, that missed FG resulted in a huge momentum swing. Yes TDs are better, but there is no shame in scoring a FG against a good defense.

We shall see how the rest of this year progresses. ISU will face a couple of good defenses ahead, and Manning will get the opportunity to show whether he can take ISU's offense to the level necessary for ISU to be a legitimate contender for conference champion.