I can see this show now just becoming a Hawkeye or Sound off extension... Ugh

I say good. So many fake ID's in major football.

The awesome Big 12 has been nearly eliminated from CFP contention​

Current CFP odds:
Texas: 6% (preseason: 13%)
TCU: 5% (preseason: 0%)
Oklahoma State: 4% (preseason: 4%)

Big 12 title odds, per SP+:
Texas 26% (preseason: 12%)
TCU 19% (preseason: 3%)
Oklahoma State 18% (preseason: 14%)
Kansas State 17% (preseason: 4%)
Oklahoma 9% (preseason: 55%)
Baylor 8% (preseason: 9%)

The Pac-12 legitimately stunk in 2021, but in the early years of the Pac-12's playoff drought, the drought itself was used as proof of the conference's poor quality. I always thought this was unfair -- on paper, the conference was better and deeper than the ACC in most years, but the ACC had Clemson and was therefore guaranteed an annual CFP spot. If Oregon or USC had dominated a lesser Pac-12 and scored CFP bids, would that have really proven the conference was good?

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In 2022, the Big 12 is performing like an extreme version of the Pac-12. Its average SP+ rating is 13.8, second best behind only the SEC. Every team in the conference is ranked 55th or better, and the only reason Kansas (the No. 55 team) is that low is that preseason projections still play a significant role in the ratings. (Well, that and the Jayhawks slipped a few spots after Saturday's mediocre performance in a 14-11 win over Iowa State.)

The conference has six teams in the SP+ top 25 -- more than half of its roster! Every single week features at least one extremely important tossup game between conference contenders. But it's looking increasingly clear that the Big 12 probably won't have a CFP team. TCU and Oklahoma State are both unbeaten, but they haven't proven themselves dramatically superior to their peers, and SP+ gives both only a 1% chance of reaching 12-0. Both FPI and SP+ adore Texas, but despite the Predictor's slight optimism you have to feel the two-loss Longhorns are going to end up well out of the Playoff conversation.

If we had a 12-team CFP in 2022, the general narrative for this conference would shift dramatically. It would be virtually guaranteed at least one participant, and said participant would have an excellent chance of beating anyone outside of the nation's top three. Instead, the Big 12 will probably have to settle for enjoying a rather successful bowl season. A solid consolation, sure, but consolation all the same.

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I'm still trying to understand the overturned penalty during the KU game, and I didn't see it discussed anywhere else. I'm not a huge "blame the refs" guy, and I don't think this one call decided the game, but the general incompetence we've seen over the last few weeks is pretty incredible, and this sequence was one of the worst.

The player who caught the pass was covered up on the line, so by definition he was an ineligible receiver. By my understanding of the rules, he (1) can't go downfield on a pass play, AND he (2) can't catch a forward pass, even behind the line of scrimmage (an exception exists for a deflected pass). The call on the field was for (1) - "ineligible receiver downfield". The play was reviewed by the booth and the penalty was overturned because he wasn't downfield. However, the correct penalty in this situation was (2) - "illegal touching". So, I'm extremely confused how instant replay allows them to take away the incorrect penalty, but not apply the correct one. It seemed to me like they weren't even clear on the rules themselves, and the announcers certainly didn't help matters.

Am I missing anything here, or is my understanding correct? We know that the wrong call was made on the field, but was the replay fiasco additional incompetence, or do the rules actually say you can take away an incorrect penalty but not change it to the correct one in the process? If it's the latter, I think that's a big problem and not the intent of instant replay. Thoughts?

Listen to Ben Bruns on Iowa Everywhere. Looks like Kansas ran Cover 4 and dared us to run the ball and we couldn't. He said all they did the whole game was take away deep and seam passes, which they did. Our receivers couldn't get adequate separation.

Losing J-brock ended up being a deciding factor and our TEs aren't helping in the running game.

But, after all that we still did enough to win on offense, our special teams just did us in.

Lance Leipold is a great coach and he pretty much copied Iowa's defense against us.

I to am an Petras fan, your to dumb too recognize there ability too grow QBs. Petras four Heisman!

Yep.

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Another head coach fired… Another coaching search has started, and… Gasp… For once Campbell’s name is nowhere to be found

Two blocked punts nearly caused a loss vs Iowa. Three missed field goals and a poor snap on an extra point vs Kansas.

It could be argued ISU outplayed KU on both sides of the ball.

Not much to say other than that. He’s the absolute worst and Campbell needs to have the balls to let him go. That play calling today was some of the trashiest poop I’ve ever seen. Tom Manning is as useful as a poopy flavored lollipop.

Dekkers can’t seem to know where pressure is coming from. He doesn’t “feel” pressure and takes way too many sacks.
He and rec aren’t on the same page. He obviously makes crap throws 5+ times a game.
The OL can’t handle basic DL stunts. Opponents are getting pressure/sacks WITHOUT blitzing!!!
No threat downfield, you’d think Dekkers arm is weaker than Purdy’s! All shallow cross and out routes. Stupid.
We will be lucky to get to 6 wins.

Just like old times. Going to take a freaking miracle to salvage a decent season. Oh, but we beat Iowa. Hope I have egg on my face in a few weeks but this smells like "that" smell.

The OL was horrendous. Manning was awful again today.

I was screaming go for it. Made no sense. Really disappointed in that call

Not even kinda close. I predicted a loss but my goodness.

Poor O-Line play
Not taking chances downfield
Poor playcalling
Special teams, especially kick and punt coverage
Weird/stupid unforced mistakes(bad drops, bad snaps, dropped INTs, missed sacks leading to other teams getting 1st downs)
Penalties at dumb times
Poor defense at the end of the 1st half
Losing on the final drive of the game

I love Campbell but holy **** how do we have so many constant problems year to year.

48-17 in the 3rd quarter. Is TCU that good or was OU over rated?

We're not the only ones.

Gotta protect Oklahoma,

It was no secret that TV added crowd noise during games with limited attendance. It's starting to get irritating with the constant roar added.

Just wanted to post a PSA.

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Looking to take my kids to their first live game. Need 4 seats together, hit me up with what you have.

Thanks, Matt

TTU:

SEZ tickets in the higher desirable rows.
Section 20, Row 38
2 x $150 each.

50 yard line lower bowl.
Section 34, Row 20
4 x $100 each.

Will sell in pairs only.

Venmo… which saves the secondary fees/taxes.
DM with questions.
Thanks and Go Cyclones

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IOWA STATE (3-1, 0-1 BIG 12)
VS Kansas (4-0, (1-0 BIG 12)
SATURDAY OCTOBER 1ST 2:30 P.M. CT
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS


TV: ESPN 2
Talent: Brian Custer, pxp Dustin Fox, analyst Lauren Sisler, reporter

Radio: Cyclone Radio Network (Varsity Network)
Talent: John Walters, pxp Eric Heft, analyst Ryan Harklau, sideline

Has anyone used Carvana to buy/trade a car? How was the process?

I'll be heading over from KC. Is there a spot that collects Cyclone fan's in Lawrence? My son, 11, would love to throw a football around with other kids, and I'd love to crack a Busch Lite. Give me a shout out if you're down!

And I can't resist mentioning, If you have time and are looking for a world class pastry and a cup of coffee go to 1900 Barker just off Mass. St.

About to kick off. Search “CISN” to find it.

Should actually be a good game.

Kohl & Patton for Ankeny. WDM Valley has a good TE I think and we should sign 100% sign their kickoff guy. He’s a bad ass.

Is our weather in Iowa changing that requires people to wash their car more? I swear there have been like 10 car washes built in the western suburbs of Des Moines in the last year. I'm old school and wash my cars by hand but I still find it strange how many have been built. Anyone else notice this?