Call for mailbag questions

[JStanz51]

Fire away. I'll pick a handful of the best ones for a mailbag column this afternoon.

 

[Cyclonepride]

For basketball, do you think that last year's offense was a one-off that was built specifically to the strengths of that team, or is that their base offense? And if it's the latter, how much will they change it year to year to adjust for the skillsets of their roster?

 

[Jkclone15]

Men's basketball: how often will they go to small ball this year, especially before Tre Long becomes eligible, and who plays in that lineup?

Women's basketball: what's your prediction for starting lineup?

 

[JM4CY]

Football position group that your birdies are drooling over the most.

 

[cyclones500]

Re: Big 12/SEC Challenge '23: Pairings were announced last week. Two questions (1) ISU got Missouri (again) ... are you OK with that, or would you have preferred a different opponent (and who)? (2) Which are the most compelling matchups in the '23 challenge?

 

[JP4CY]

Have you seen a bracket yet for the Phil Knight tournament?

Also, with Carolina, Villanova, UConn, and MSU, could that be the most Natty's ever in a tournament?

 

[bsaltyman]

What is your prediction for how many yards and TDs Breece Hall will have with the Jets this year?

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

If you could be homeless in any city in the world, where would it be?

 

[Rabbuk]

Gabe K more or less 3 pointers attempted than last year?

 

[cyclonespiker33]

Do you think the ISU volleyball team can get back to the NCAA tournament this season? Having Eleanor and Jaden back are great, but who is going to step and take over for Popvic and continue the LiberoU status we regained? Any guesses for freshman to play big roles?

 

[CascadeClone]

What's going on with the special teams kickers battles?

 

[Tpups21]

Men’s basketball team really struggled offensively in Big 12 play last season. How do they replace the production of Brockington and Hunter after missing out on AJ Green?

 

[NickTheGreat]

WIll anyone shoot over 35% from 3 next year? 30%?

 

[ISU85]

What are Pollard's current thoughts on when OU and UT plan to leave the Big 12? Are any negotiations happening now?

 

[loyalsons4evertrue]

How could you see the offensive game plan change with Dekkers at the helm? He's definitely got a bigger arm than Brock had.

 

[NotJustMagic]

Regarding basketball recruiting: Provide confidence prediction for Omaha, Milan & Hamilton. Any dark horses that are being recruited and not talked about right now? Prediction on how many HS recruits are signed for 23'.

 

[shadow]

Favorite ISU game/event you've been at? Could be bowl games, bball tournaments, etc.

Hopes and dreams for Stanz? CF?

Anything else on your mind?

 

[TKlone3]

Both FB and MBB: What are you hearing from the staff/sources on their early impressions of the team? Newcomers? Any standouts?

 

[coolerifyoudid]

Who leads the FB team in TDs this year?
Who leads the BB team in scoring?

 

[bozclone]

Pick one offensive player and one defensive player who will surprise us with their impact on the 2022 football season.