Tell me about Iowa State

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

21 hours ago, Hurtlocker said:

So, after looking at all of those releases, is black and white the new red and yellow?

I've started referring to cardinal and gold as our alternates.

I kinda hate the always wearing black thing, but our AD has said more than once it's letting shit like that fly that keeps Campbell happy in Ames, so whatever.

[LTtxfan 49,331]

On 7/6/2021 at 9:55 AM, Longboard Horn said:

I'd say expectations are pretty high this year for them 

 

 

High expectations... more pressure. 

Gonna be an interesting year for Iowa State.  An easier B12 schedule early --  then a tough 2nd half closing schedule.

Iowa State Cyclones Schedule 2021

Regular Season
DATE	OPPONENT	TIME	TV
Sat, 9/4	vsUNI	2:30 PM	BIG12|ESPN+
Sat, 9/11	vsIOWA	2:30 PM
Sat, 9/18	@UNLV	9:30 PM	CBSSN
Sat, 9/25	@BAY	TBD
Sat, 10/2	vsKU	TBD
Sat, 10/16	@KSU	TBD
Sat, 10/23	vsOKST	TBD
Sat, 10/30	@WVU	TBD
Sat, 11/6	vsTEX	TBD
Sat, 11/13	@TTU	TBD
Sat, 11/20	@OU	TBD
Fri, 11/26	vsTCU	TBD

 

* Game played at neutral location

[gmr548 16,604]

I don’t buy the lofty expectations for them this year. They’re solid and well coached, but they had the fortune of catching Oklahoma early and having Tom Herman snatch defeat from the jaws of victory last year. Outside of KU and maybe Tech, anyone in the conference is capable of beating them. Of course, they’re capable of beating anyone else, but I don’t think they’re going 8-0 or 7-1 in those games like they did last year.

Do hope they win the Iowa state championship. Losing to Iowa or even UNI given the team they are bringing back would be so painfully on brand, like Texas getting lit up early in the year as a double digit favorite.

[Longboard Horn 40,432]

On 7/7/2021 at 7:29 AM, Al_4_ISU said:

I've started referring to cardinal and gold as our alternates.

I kinda hate the always wearing black thing, but our AD has said more than once it's letting shit like that fly that keeps Campbell happy in Ames, so whatever.

Keep the all black unis. Y'all rarely ever lose(especially at home) whenever you wear them. 

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

1 hour ago, gmr548 said:

I don’t buy the lofty expectations for them this year. They’re solid and well coached, but they had the fortune of catching Oklahoma early and having Tom Herman snatch defeat from the jaws of victory last year. Outside of KU and maybe Tech, anyone in the conference is capable of beating them. Of course, they’re capable of beating anyone else, but I don’t think they’re going 8-0 or 7-1 in those games like they did last year.

Do hope they win the Iowa state championship. Losing to Iowa or even UNI given the team they are bringing back would be so painfully on brand, like Texas getting lit up early in the year as a double digit favorite.

We're going 9-4 with losses to UNI, Iowa, and OU x 2.

Our lofty expectations come from returning 21 starters off a team that won the Big 12 regular season by a whole game and was right there in the CCG with OU peaking.  Our close games in the regular season, other than Texas weren't as close as they looked and you come to Ames with a new coaching staff, new QB, etc in November.

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

40 minutes ago, Longboard Horn said:

Keep the all black unis. Y'all rarely ever lose(especially at home) whenever you wear them. 

I'd like to see us save them for big games at home.

[SimonBolivar 10,958]

Waco in Spetember. Hopefully we are petty and don't allow tents again.

Edited July 8, 2021 by SimonBolivar

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

22 hours ago, SimonBolivar said:

Waco in Spetember. Hopefully we are petty and don't allow tents again.

That game concerns me, as does our Halloween trip to Morgantown.

But seriously, fuck Baylor (not you personally of course) for the tent thing.  I hope we just set the damn things up this year anyways.  I would think Baylor admins would understand that sometimes you just have do things without permission.

Edited July 9, 2021 by Al_4_ISU

[Hank Chinaski 6,315]

23 hours ago, Al_4_ISU said:

We're going 9-4 with losses to UNI, Iowa, and OU x 2.

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

1 minute ago, Hank Chinaski said:

Just look at the series results over the last 15 years.

UNI are a bunch of kids who grew up cheering for Iowa that just play out of their minds to embarrass Iowa State, and Campbell couldn't beat a squad of 11 paraplegics in September.

Edited July 9, 2021 by Al_4_ISU

[closetojumping 62,785]

8 minutes ago, Hank Chinaski said:

The dude has it straight. Northern Iowa and Iowa cause Campbell to piss down his leg in fear on the sidelines. I expect ISU to embarrass the conference early and then embarrass us and Seven Win Steve late.

[LTbear 4,171]

8 minutes ago, Al_4_ISU said:

Just look at the series results over the last 15 years.

UNI are a bunch of kids who grew up cheering for Iowa that just play out of their minds to embarrass Iowa State, and Campbell couldn't beat a squad of 11 paraplegics in September.

I snort laughed at that last line

[Hank Chinaski 6,315]

12 minutes ago, Al_4_ISU said:

Just look at the series results over the last 15 years.

UNI are a bunch of kids who grew up cheering for Iowa that just play out of their minds to embarrass Iowa State, and Campbell couldn't beat a squad of 11 paraplegics in September.

Ha, fair enough.

It should be noted that the 3 times UNI has beaten ISU in the last 15 years, each of those ISU teams went 3-9. But yeah, the OT game in 2019...

[SimonBolivar 10,958]

35 minutes ago, Al_4_ISU said:

 as does our Halloween trip to Morgantown.

 

That screams upset.

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

3 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

The dude has it straight. Northern Iowa and Iowa cause Campbell to piss down his leg in fear on the sidelines. I expect ISU to embarrass the conference early and then embarrass us and Seven Win Steve late.

I think Campbell gets a kick out of trolling our fans by crapping the bed early and then going on tears.

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

18 minutes ago, Hank Chinaski said:

Ha, fair enough.

It should be noted that the 3 times UNI has beaten ISU in the last 15 years, each of those ISU teams went 3-9. But yeah, the OT game in 2019...

There was the 2019 OT game that was literally inches from being a loss, a 2011 game (the year we broke OK State) that took a 4th and long miracle TD throw, a 2006 game where they missed a field goal as time expired, and a litany of other listless performances against those guys that make me fear it.

Plus, Mrs. Al is a former UNI trackster and I never hear the end of it when they win.  There are clippings of the Des Moines Register headlines following UNI wins over ISU still on our fridge.

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

19 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said:

That screams upset.

It really does.

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

The Iowa thing I don't really get.  We're better than them at every single position group save maybe OL right now, but Campbell goes full turtle against Ferentz and tries to win playing exactly like Ferentz instead of just playing the game we do against the rest of the Big 12.

['stache 21,838]

On 7/8/2021 at 10:38 AM, Al_4_ISU said:

We're going 9-4 with losses to UNI, Iowa, and OU x 2.

Our lofty expectations come from returning 21 starters off a team that won the Big 12 regular season by a whole game and was right there in the CCG with OU peaking.  Our close games in the regular season, other than Texas weren't as close as they looked and you come to Ames with a new coaching staff, new QB, etc in November.

I've fallen for the "returning starters" line too many times. As a non-blueblood, I wouldn't put too much on that statistic. Remember that other programs (especially the bluebloods) don't have big drops when replacing starters with 4 and 5 star studs on their rosters. Most times I've noticed with programs like ours have a terrific year, it's lightning in a bottle, and difficult to replicate. I predict 3-5 losses for ISU this year based solely on that, but maybe you can break the cycle and finally take the conference. If we are unable to do so (and it looks like we're not going to sniff the CCG this year) then I hope its you guys.

[Parliament 14,283]

On 7/8/2021 at 10:38 AM, Al_4_ISU said:

We're going 9-4...

I'll take the over.

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

I've fallen for the "returning starters" line too many times. As a non-blueblood, I wouldn't put too much on that statistic. Remember that other programs (especially the bluebloods) don't have big drops when replacing starters with 4 and 5 star studs on their rosters. Most times I've noticed with programs like ours have a terrific year, it's lightning in a bottle, and difficult to replicate. I predict 3-5 losses for ISU this year based solely on that, but maybe you can break the cycle and finally take the conference. If we are unable to do so (and it looks like we're not going to sniff the CCG this year) then I hope its you guys.

I mean, we did actually win the league last year. The Big 12 is just dumb on account of the playoff committee.

The CCG is basically the same as the conference tournament in basketball. The winner is the formal champ for the purposes of the playoff/big dance.

Just watch, when OU or UT wins the regular season and then loses the CCG, the conference will decide to formally recognize regular season football champs.

Yes, I’m fucking salty about this.

[LTtxfan 49,331]

Just my gut feeling about Iowa State this year....

• They beat UNI and Iowa
• Clock strikes midnight on Cinderella (Campbell) at "The Ball" 
• Result -- At least 3 regular season conference losses in 2021

[TrashMaster G 17,588]

2 hours ago, Al_4_ISU said:

But seriously, fuck Baylor (not you personally of course) for the tent thing.  I hope we just set the damn things up this year anyways.  I would think Baylor admins would understand that sometimes you just have do things without permission.

ISWYDT.

[ousux 5,601]

That game concerns me, as does our Halloween trip to Morgantown.
But seriously, fuck Baylor (not you personally of course) for the tent thing.  I hope we just set the damn things up this year anyways.  I would think Baylor admins would understand that sometimes you just have do things without permission.

Idk what this tent thing is all about, but if it involves anything Baylor admins won't CONSENT to..I'll drive down and help you guys erect whatever you want.

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

I fully expect ISU to shit the bed because I'm conditioned to that due to it's historical reality.

I think being purely objective about what we return, our coaching staff, and our schedule, they should win 11 games.  Vegas has them favored that many times at this juncture.

So nothing will surprise me, and I probably won't be ticked unless they lose more than 3 games.  I could handle 4 losses if we wax Iowa and UNI.

[Valmy77 13,270]

On 7/8/2021 at 10:38 AM, Al_4_ISU said:

We're going 9-4 with losses to UNI, Iowa, and OU x 2.

Our lofty expectations come from returning 21 starters off a team that won the Big 12 regular season by a whole game and was right there in the CCG with OU peaking.  Our close games in the regular season, other than Texas weren't as close as they looked and you come to Ames with a new coaching staff, new QB, etc in November.

Oh great. We are such shit that people who consider UNI an automatic loss think we are an automatic win.

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

Oh great. We are such shit that people who consider UNI an automatic loss think we are an automatic win.

Texas would beat UNI by 50.

[gmr548 16,604]

We're going 9-4 with losses to UNI, Iowa, and OU x 2.
Our lofty expectations come from returning 21 starters off a team that won the Big 12 regular season by a whole game and was right there in the CCG with OU peaking.  Our close games in the regular season, other than Texas weren't as close as they looked and you come to Ames with a new coaching staff, new QB, etc in November.

Oh I fully understand why the expectations are what they are and admit my take is pretty much from the gut, with flimsy support from actual data.

As a Texas fan I don’t mind playing Iowa State later in the year because at that point what should be superior overall depth for Texas, particularly on the DL, has the most impact in games. I’d be more concerned if it were in the first half of the year, with the staff still tinkering with rotations and schemes. But by then they should know who needs to be where and focused on putting the best guys in position to succeed. In general really looking forward to the game between the two this year. It will likely have big implications for the CCG again and Sark vs Heacock should be something.

If y’all fucking lose to UNI and Iowa then go 8-1 in the Big 12 I’m rage quitting college football.

[gmr548 16,604]

I mean, we did actually win the league last year. The Big 12 is just dumb on account of the playoff committee.

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

Oh I fully understand why the expectations are what they are and admit my take is pretty much from the gut, with flimsy support from actual data.

As a Texas fan I don’t mind playing Iowa State later in the year because at that point what should be superior overall depth for Texas, particularly on the DL, has the most impact in games. I’d be more concerned if it were in the first half of the year, with the staff still tinkering with rotations and schemes. But by then they should know who needs to be where and focused on putting the best guys in position to succeed. In general really looking forward to the game between the two this year. It will likely have big implications for the CCG again and Sark vs Heacock should be something.

If y’all fucking lose to UNI and Iowa then go 8-1 in the Big 12 I’m rage quitting college football.

You and me both.

Ok, who am I kidding. I’ve put up with FAR worse.

[Ignatius 4,017]

On 7/9/2021 at 11:31 AM, Al_4_ISU said:

There was the 2019 OT game that was literally inches from being a loss, a 2011 game (the year we broke OK State) that took a 4th and long miracle TD throw, a 2006 game where they missed a field goal as time expired, and a litany of other listless performances against those guys that make me fear it.

Plus, Mrs. Al is a former UNI trackster and I never hear the end of it when they win.  There are clippings of the Des Moines Register headlines following UNI wins over ISU still on our fridge.

Hah I remember that 2006 game; we played Sam Houston State that night and one of our tailgate crew (who sat in our block of seats) was stone passed out for the two hours leading up to kick (it was a night game) so we left his ass there in front of the TV and went into the game. Our game was a blowout so we left mid-4th quarter to unwind and watch some other games. Homey had gotten his 2nd and somehow found two UNI fans in the tailgate lot to befriend, so when we hit the tailgate they’ve got the game on and have put a serious dent in our supply of bourbon. Needless to say, his newfound buddies were displeased with the outcome…

[Ignatius 4,017]

1 minute ago, Ignatius said:

 

Edited July 11, 2021 by Ignatius

[ImissWallyPryor 9,046]

On 7/6/2021 at 8:55 AM, Longboard Horn said:

I'd say expectations are pretty high this year for them 

 

Kolar 0.8362

Hall  0.8955

Rose 0.8580

Newell 0.8441

Only one 4 star (barely).  Not impressed. 

[ImissWallyPryor 9,046]

On 7/7/2021 at 6:29 AM, Al_4_ISU said:

I've started referring to cardinal and gold as our alternates.

I kinda hate the always wearing black thing, but our AD has said more than once it's letting shit like that fly that keeps Campbell happy in Ames, so whatever.

I’m torn. I either change channels and think I’m watching USC, or I change channels and wonder which of 100 teams is wearing their black alternatives that week.

[Parliament 14,283]

Every B12 fan I know, regardless of affiliation, is the same.  You're all a buncha droopy dogs about your team.  Guys, this is supposed to be fun.  We're allowed to be just a little bit unrealistic about our hopes.  For example, ISU fans are totally OK to expect to make it to the B12CG.  Texas fans are allowed to expect a 10-2 season and upset win over Oklahoma.  It's OK, Guys.  Live a little.

[TexasHooch 5,137]

I plan on taking my son to the Texas/Iowa St game this year.  Hotel is reserved, just waiting on single game tickets to open up.  Anyone know when that is?  Either school, don't care which, just don't want to go secondary market if I can avoid it.

 

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

13 hours ago, ImissWallyPryor said:

I’m torn. I either change channels and think I’m watching USC, or I change channels and wonder which of 100 teams is wearing their black alternatives that week.

Current reds looking nothing like USC, FWIW.  Especially with the multiple configurations.

 

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

11 hours ago, TexasHooch said:

I plan on taking my son to the Texas/Iowa St game this year.  Hotel is reserved, just waiting on single game tickets to open up.  Anyone know when that is?  Either school, don't care which, just don't want to go secondary market if I can avoid it.

 

I think ISU usually does it in August.

Could be a tough get for that game, as season ticket holders get the first crack at single game tickets and with roughly 50K season ticket holders this year, all it would take to sell the game out will be 1/5 of them to buy an extra single for UT.

Edited July 12, 2021 by Al_4_ISU

[ImissWallyPryor 9,046]

1 hour ago, Al_4_ISU said:

Current reds looking nothing like USC, FWIW.  Especially with the multiple configurations.

 

Recent changes aside, my point stands. Our end zone was infinitely further from a burnt orange match than ISU and USC.

[Hurtlocker 2,213]

1 hour ago, Al_4_ISU said:

Current reds looking nothing like USC, FWIW.  Especially with the multiple configurations.

 

Should make the Trice throwbacks the regular

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

18 minutes ago, ImissWallyPryor said:

Recent changes aside, my point stands. Our end zone was infinitely further from a burnt orange match than ISU and USC.

Yeah, the old ones definitely looked like USC.  We just haven't worn them since 2017, and in '17 we didn't use the USC combo at all.  Went all reds the whole year.

The last game in the USC combo was the 2016 home finale against WVU.

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

7 minutes ago, Hurtlocker said:

Should make the Trice throwbacks the regular

I'd love that.  The Trice logo (the patch on Purdy's chest in the top photo) has been getting much more run lately.

[SimonBolivar 10,958]

Whirly bird for life!

 

To be fair it's a uniform that screams 7-5 and not conference title contender, but I like Seneca Wallace and a scrappy ISU team better than a Kolar led juggernaut.

[Al_4_ISU 12,477]

22 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said:

Whirly bird for life!

 

To be fair it's a uniform that screams 7-5 and not conference title contender, but I like Seneca Wallace and a scrappy ISU team better than a Kolar led juggernaut.

I hate that fucking thing.

Seriously, these uniforms were absolutely terrible.

[SimonBolivar 10,958]

33 minutes ago, Al_4_ISU said:

I hate that fucking thing.

Seriously, these uniforms were absolutely terrible.

Beautiful, especially the helmet. 

[TrashMaster G 17,588]

14 hours ago, Parliament said:

Every B12 fan I know, regardless of affiliation, is the same.  You're all a buncha droopy dogs about your team.  Guys, this is supposed to be fun.  We're allowed to be just a little bit unrealistic about our hopes.  For example, ISU fans are totally OK to expect to make it to the B12CG.  Texas fans are allowed to expect a 10-2 season and upset win over Oklahoma.  It's OK, Guys.  Live a little.

Optimism is allowed for all football fans in July.  Except Kansas.

[LTtxfan 49,331]

On 7/12/2021 at 10:07 AM, Al_4_ISU said:

I hate that fucking thing.

Seriously, these uniforms were absolutely terrible.

 

Agree, don't like those uni's ^^^

 

Also just saw this  (below)

Edited July 24, 2021 by LTtxfan

[USNALonghorn 5,078]

Didn’t think FiVe StAr CuLtUrE would use that kind of vocabulary…

[TexasHooch 5,137]

Single game tickets are now on sale.  Just snagged some for the UT game!  

[LTtxfan 49,331]

ESPN College Gameday gonna be in Ames...

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