Expected Drop in Power Rankings Begins

[acoustimac]

no surprise considering we looked like a car fire Saturday.

https://www.widerightnattylite.com/2019/9/2/20844694/big-12-power-rankings-week-2

 

[isuno1fan]

We weren’t a car fire. Caught some untimely bad breaks that kept the game closer than it should have been.

 

[jdoggivjc]

This is clearly what you call "overreaction Monday".

 

[alarson]

We weren’t a car fire. Caught some untimely bad breaks that kept the game closer than it should have been.

So often with rankings, teams don't move down, even in bad performances, as long as there wasnt a L.

But because we're not a 'name' team we'll probably take a hit in most national rankings this week.

 

[AlaCyclone]

This week does not matter, as there will be no highlights to show. Beat Iowa in two weeks, and ISU will be solidly ranked again. Lose to Iowa and buh-bye ranking either way!

 

[isuno1fan]

So often with rankings, teams don't move down, even in bad performances, as long as there wasnt a L.

But because we're not a 'name' team we'll probably take a hit in most national rankings this week.

Meh. Just give me W’s. I don’t care how ugly they are.

 

[ProhmDate]

no surprise considering we looked like a car fire Saturday.

https://www.widerightnattylite.com/2019/9/2/20844694/big-12-power-rankings-week-2

Well, I am checking into a "Kool-Aid" rehab center" Tuesday, but think I learned my lesson this time!

 

[madguy30]

FWIW Louisville and Notre Dame both aren't as fundamentally disciplined as UNI on defense.

 

[knowlesjam]

FWIW Louisville and Notre Dame both aren't as fundamentally disciplined as UNI on defense.

This. If you play vanilla against UNI it will be a long day. We played vanilla and minus the ill timed penalties, etc., would have been up 14-0 or more in the first half. Guarantee that it will not be vanilla next week.

 

[bosco]

Under performed against a lower level opponent. Over reaction to outcome. Leads to over compensation to next game. Me likey on the teams bounce back.

 

[khardbored]

Let's just say it like it is ... week 1 was a disappointment. We know Iowa will be better than UNI. We know that we need to improve if we are to have a chance to beat Iowa. We can also acknowledge there was "some" bad luck, but also some play calling issues.

Why is saying these things an "over-reaction?"

 

[acoustimac]

My rationale for using the term "car fire" was:
A. Drive killing penalties
B. Horrendous play calling on offense
C. Poor play by the majority of receivers
D. Hit and miss blocking on the o-line

Fortunately the defense had a fire extinguisher in the back seat and while there were a few flames back there (several blown coverages on pass d) they kept them at bay pretty well.

 

[madguy30]

Let's just say it like it is ... week 1 was a disappointment. We know Iowa will be better than UNI. We know that we need to improve if we are to have a chance to beat Iowa. We can also acknowledge there was "some" bad luck, but also some play calling issues.

Why is saying these things an "over-reaction?"

I think what needs to happen is people need to stop worrying about the Iowa game and look for things that are going to carry into the B12 season.

Gonna need playmakers for scoring once late September gets here. The Iowa game is just a part of that.

 

[NorthCyd]

In a vacuum, going strictly on performance last week, you could argue Iowa State being ranked 7th in conference is being generous.

 

[cygrads]

I think UWV, KU and KSU all beat teams ranked higher than UNI so those are all pretty good wins.

 

[FinalFourCy]

FWIW Louisville and Notre Dame both aren't as fundamentally disciplined as UNI on defense.

Let’s hope it’s that and not more of Louisville and ND are a lot better at forcing mistakes than we were.

 

[WalkingCY]

FYI:

24-1 (Ranked teams in season openers)

Best W-L in AP Poll era by ranked teams. (Since 1936)

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

I've been getting it from all my Florida buddies. Just let them talk. Two weeks will show is what we have.

 

[Crookedhatkid]

I think we probably hang on to the top 25. We move to 25, Nebraska drops out and Boise replaces us at 21.

 

[dunar]

Well, I am checking into a "Kool-Aid" rehab center" Tuesday, but think I learned my lesson this time!

Just remember, it’s the first sip that gets you - if you don’t start drinking the Kool-Aid, you never have to stop drinking it