CycloneErik
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Forget that. 31-20 Cyclones, someway, somehow, because why the heck not?
*** OFFICIAL TexAss Prediction Thread ***
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Forget that. 31-20 Cyclones, someway, somehow, because why the heck not?
I want to say Iowa State wins. If I was writing this with my heart I'd say Iowa State 24, Texas 20.
But Texas has the best defensive line in the country. We are something like 96-116th in allowing negative plays on offense. And the worst rushing attack in the Big 12.
They are Top 20 in forcing negative plays defensively.
I like where we are heading. If we were a veteran team at 6-4, I'd pick Iowa State. But we're a young team facing an older team whose also more purely talented and as yet, has not stubbed their toe so everything they want is still for them to reach by winning.
All of that leads me to think Texas and maybe Texas big. Its amazing that we're in a bowl and the staff and players should be proud of that as should we as fans. But a cold drink of reality says Texas is simply on a very, different level than we are as of todays date so... sadly...
Texas 38
Iowa State 17
I just don't see this as a favorable physical matchup. And I think Sark has somewhat, not completely, but somewhat closed the culture gap between the programs that used to exist.
But Texas has the best defensive line in the country. We are something like 96-116th in allowing negative plays on offense. And the worst rushing attack in the Big 12.
They are Top 20 in forcing negative plays defensively.
I like where we are heading. If we were a veteran team at 6-4, I'd pick Iowa State. But we're a young team facing an older team whose also more purely talented and as yet, has not stubbed their toe so everything they want is still for them to reach by winning.
All of that leads me to think Texas and maybe Texas big. Its amazing that we're in a bowl and the staff and players should be proud of that as should we as fans. But a cold drink of reality says Texas is simply on a very, different level than we are as of todays date so... sadly...
Texas 38
Iowa State 17
I just don't see this as a favorable physical matchup. And I think Sark has somewhat, not completely, but somewhat closed the culture gap between the programs that used to exist.
Unfortunately we p!$$ down our legs. I hope I am wrong but we usually don’t play well when it’s on the line. I will be more than happy to come back and eat crow without condiments or seasonings.
Edit: I will be rooting like h3!! for the Clones to kick their @$$3$ up one side of the field to the other
Edit: I will be rooting like h3!! for the Clones to kick their @$$3$ up one side of the field to the other
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Yep, Sark is definitely changing the culture there. He’s definitely changed for the better, since getting sober.
I imagine those struggles throughout his life have made him a better person and leader for his players too.
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Current Stop Rate rankings from The Athletic
Columns are the following - Games/Possessions/Stop Rate/Points Per Poss.
Iowa state was in the mid 50's after the Ohio game. Defense has improved almost every week in this statistic.
Columns are the following - Games/Possessions/Stop Rate/Points Per Poss.
Iowa state was in the mid 50's after the Ohio game. Defense has improved almost every week in this statistic.
I really thought we would win out just to get ****** by the tiebreaker, but I think that's been resolved right?
The KU game I thought would be easy since it was night, against a ranked team, wearing black, etc. But I think the first game with that much hype might've been too much for Rocco and team. Or maybe it was the conservative play-calling in the first half.
The first drive by each team may tell the tale of this game. If we hold them to a 3 and out on their first drive I like our chances. If we go 3 and out on our first I don't like our chances.
Cooper has to be back, but will he be 100%? OU we were missing Verdon, KU we were missing Cooper. We haven't been full strength back there for a good opponent. This is a must if we are to win this game.
We are playing with house money, they are playing for their CFP hopes. I'm going with my heart, 24-21. But I'm not putting a dime on the Cyclones.
The KU game I thought would be easy since it was night, against a ranked team, wearing black, etc. But I think the first game with that much hype might've been too much for Rocco and team. Or maybe it was the conservative play-calling in the first half.
The first drive by each team may tell the tale of this game. If we hold them to a 3 and out on their first drive I like our chances. If we go 3 and out on our first I don't like our chances.
Cooper has to be back, but will he be 100%? OU we were missing Verdon, KU we were missing Cooper. We haven't been full strength back there for a good opponent. This is a must if we are to win this game.
We are playing with house money, they are playing for their CFP hopes. I'm going with my heart, 24-21. But I'm not putting a dime on the Cyclones.
Heart says 27-24 ISU. Texas has 2 TOs and we play mistake free football and capitalize on their mistakes and hold on for the W.
Head says 34-20 Texas. We just don't have the expierence or horses yet.
Head says 34-20 Texas. We just don't have the expierence or horses yet.
I think Texas does sprint out to an early lead, similar to what we've seen recent weeks vs K-State and TCU. But then for whatever reason they let off the gas. They get bored, tired, complacent Idk what the reason is...
at any rate, that would be my prediction for this game. We might get into a hole, I could even see 21-0 or 24-0, but then come back to make it interesting before ultimately falling short. Something like 35-27 and having a chance to tie late but running out of gas.
at any rate, that would be my prediction for this game. We might get into a hole, I could even see 21-0 or 24-0, but then come back to make it interesting before ultimately falling short. Something like 35-27 and having a chance to tie late but running out of gas.
Hufford talking a lot ****. Should have kept it in the locker room. I’ve seen this rodeo before. This is gonna motivate Texas - a Texas team that’s not like past Texas teams led by Strong or Herman. They are a talented and connected team. 5* players that are competing unselfishly.
Students will be gone due to Thanksgiving also.
Texas runs up on us early, Iowa State tries to crawl back, but loses 37-15. They just have too much talent this year.
Still will have fun at the game - should be relatively warm for a day in Ames for a good day of tailgating.
Students will be gone due to Thanksgiving also.
Texas runs up on us early, Iowa State tries to crawl back, but loses 37-15. They just have too much talent this year.
Still will have fun at the game - should be relatively warm for a day in Ames for a good day of tailgating.
I think you're getting a little carried away with describing Texas as a combination of the '70's Steelers, '85 Bears, and 2000's Patriots.
It's the same story every year with Texas. What do we always hear?: Texas is back; they'll win the Big XII for sure; they're a playoff team; yada, yada, yada.
I watched their games vs OU and TCU, and to me they looked exactly like the Texas teams from the last 5 years. No killer instinct at all. Maybe they'll smoke us, maybe not, but I think we'll be ready for this one unlike it seemed versus KU.
Something like this.
Texas is simply much more talented (and better) than we are, especially at the LOS. I think we struggle to run and Rocco is running for his life most of the game. On the other side of the ball I think Ewers rips us to shreds and the stats look more like Oklahoma than the seasonal averages (which have been largely against terrible offenses and QBs).
Texas will probably be 35-42 and we'll be in the 13-20 range, with one or more of our scores coming when the game is way out of reach,.
If coach decides to establish the run, we may as well go home IMO.
