Iowa State’s spirited second-half rally falls short in Sunday’s 85-73 loss at Drake

Bowl Eligible!

After last season and the chaos of last summer, I just wanted to see improvement over the year, particularly with the offense. This team has already accomplished more than I expected. I hope the Clones win out, but even if they lose a lot of their remaining games, this season is a huge success in my book.

Cambell has guided this team through some rough seas. No, he is not perfect, but d@mn he is a h*ll of a coach!

Go Clones!!

Horns Down!

Iowa State has "huge football ahead" after 45-13 win at BYU secures bowl eligibility

What's wrong with campus toilets?

They splash and sometimes even to your face. It's sooooooooo dirty!!! Especially new bathroom on first floor in library, you have to press the button and wait for the flush to splash on your body. And when you pee, it splashes too, coz the waterline is so high. I don't understand why they design it like this and why Iowa state bought them and put them in use. Can anyone tell me why???

Sunday Thoughts: The Pulverizing of Provo- BYU Thoughts

As has been discussed already, most will point to 2020 as Campbell's best year coaching. This one to me has to be tied for first. New offensive coach staff, 5 starters lost in freaking August, and a new QB. Just an incredible job and I'm so happy he is our coach.

Offense
  • It is not hyperbolic to say that some of Abu Sama's runs were Breece like. He's a unique RB, the type KState has had for 20 years. Not overly huge at 200 lbs, but he can make multiple guys miss and has jets to outrun corners. Only a freshman, so excited for him. Really him and Sanders were awesome and will be a great combo. I feel for Carson Hansen b/c he only gets carries when the other team knows it's a run. He looks good as well.
  • Becht: He is likely going to end up beating Brock's freshman TD record. I never, ever, could have imagined he would be this good. He has the potential to be all Big 12 really starting next year. So accurate, and when he is rolling in the RPO scheme, defenses cannot cover that.
  • Noel's best game as a cyclone. We are starting to see his full potential. I think he's honestly just thinking less out there and trusting his skills more.
  • OL shoutout: James Neal, Miller, and Black opened up some massive gaps for the running scheme. I was actually happy to see Treiber and Simmons get some run at the end too, they also looked good.

Defense
  • Jamison Patton flashed in his first outing. 5 tackles, 4 of which solo, and an interception. Yes he had a play where he struggled in pass game early, but he clearly has speed and talent. I do think it will be huge to have Cooper back this next Saturday, but this was good to see for me.
  • Bacon had a strong game at OLB/DE, and Gerry Vaughn was great against the run. Will McLaughlin had a nice pick early, the LB crew has really gotten better since the non conference schedule.
  • I can see why the staff likes Drew Surges, he moves well and almost had a nice pick at the end
Recruiting - I think anyone who had questions about our recruiting should watch the tape last night in it's entirety. We absolutely blasted that team folks. We had better talent across both lines, better depth, and they simply did not have many (if any) skill guys that would start at ISU. That's the byproduct of 3 years of damn good recruiting.

Man is this team going to be good next year. I am so excited to be bowl eligible too. Hope they get one in DFW area or Phoenix.

Remember Joseph Scates?

I tried to find a thread of former Cyclones at their new schools with the intention of posting there but couldn’t find it. Mod, feel free to move it as you thi k apporpriate

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Defense This Season - Perspective (BYU Stats not included)

I am guilty of this as well, but I think its important we keep in mind that the defense - by age - is YOUNGER than the offense. And I know we've had bad moments but all in all, this year's defense has been great.

Top 30 in total defense.
Tied for 31st in 3rd down defense.
54th in completion percentage.
50th in red zone defense.
41st in first downs allowed
5th in Interceptions
30th in rushing defense
48th in passing defense
31st in scoring defense

The only areas we ware really struggling in is tackles for loss and then sacks (91st) for TFL and 111th in Sacks - hello Will McDonald -

We might not be "elite" this year defensively but given how insanely young we are there.
Given our front that we have 1 senior who plays in our front 6 and we only two more juniors.... I think the defense is doing really, really well. The offense is more mature than the defense in terms of older players and Vaughn has missed the earlier part of the season or was limited and arguably the worst of the injuries has been on defense (Cooper and Verdon being out) losing Tampa for a half for targeting.

As much as people try to give the offense the out of being young I think the defense has been really, really good given the youth. If we can find a few more consistent players to get the TFL's and sacks improving and maybe a little quicker at LB - I think everything else is in place

Even with our limitations there, we are essentially a top half to top third defense nationally. With this young a group, I think that's really darn good

Weekly Availability Video: Dresser, Terukina and Bastida

We got the chance to talk to Dresser, Terukina and Bastida!

Honestly great availability. Great interview with Yonger!

Enjoy.


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