Sims

[Covenant Clone]

The importance of getting him back next week hasn't been discussed enough IMO. He is arguably our best defensive player and I think he completely changes the dynamic of how the defense can/will play. I felt pretty good about the D after Thursday night but I feel even better knowing that Sims is back next week.

 

[ChrisMWilliams]

The importance of getting him back next week hasn't been discussed enough IMO. He is arguably our best defensive player and I think he completely changes the dynamic of how the defense can/will play. I felt pretty good about the D after Thursday night but I feel even better knowing that Sims is back next week.

Not arguably. He is Iowa State's best defensive player.

 

[Bubbahotep]

I just don't think it will matter. I mean, he's not even good enough to start for Iowa

 

[ajk4st8]

Not arguably. He is Iowa State's best defensive player.

Totally agree. I might even say best overall player.

 

[Covenant Clone]

Not arguably. He is Iowa State's best defensive player.

You are correct, LJ is the only reason I included the arguably. I think he has the ability to be a lock down corner this year...they didn't throw his way much on Thursday night.

 

[RustShack]

The Ravens defense isn't that great without Reed, same with the Steelers and Pitt. Sims will lift this defense big time next week. Hopefully now that our LB'ers have some playing time under their belts the whole defense will play better.. and they were pretty impressive to begin with.

 

[clonez]

I think we should go with Sims and Sandvig next week. Sandvig seemed to have much more intensity and athleticism than O'Connell. And yes Sims is a beast.

 

[RustShack]

I think we should go with Sims and Sandvig next week. Sandvig seemed to have much more intensity and athleticism than O'Connell. And yes Sims is a beast.

I was thinking the same thing during the game... I think Sandvig would make a pretty good FS.

 

[Covenant Clone]

The Ravens defense isn't that great without Reed, same with the Steelers and Pitt. Sims will lift this defense big time next week. Hopefully now that our LB'ers have some playing time under their belts the whole defense will play better.. and they were pretty impressive to begin with.

I agree...I think he totally changes how we play on D. He is such a physical player and he seems to be an emotional leader when he is on the field.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

Not arguably. He is Iowa State's best defensive player.

Get out of my head! I was about to say that same thing, practically word-for-word.

 

[cycloneman003]

Definitely going to help the defense... Sandvig filled in admirably, but Sims is so much more physical and athletic. Sims is great out there in coverage and is phenomenal at coming up in run support. Having him against Iowa is especially important because they love to run the ball up the middle and throw over the middle to the TE's and with Sims there he'll be ripping heads off.

 

[SCNCY]

If Sims were playing last Thursday, I don't think we would of had those 2 post routes in to the end zone with a wide open NIU player. They may have thrown it, but Sims would have been there to break it up.

 

[EddieISU]

Biggest difference with Sims' back is his athleticism. He's fast to the ball and a sure tackler.

 

[HtownCyclone]

i <3 Sims. But Zac did a heck of a job on Thursday. I feel better knowing that we have depth at safety (for this one year)

 

[Cyclonepride]

i <3 Sims. But Zac did a heck of a job on Thursday. I feel better knowing that we have depth at safety (for this one year)

I agree. Sandvig made some great tackles.

 

[woodie]

i think our three linebackers are as good of a crew we have had at linebackers in a long time.

 

[The_Architect]

I'm hyped for Sims to be back, but the LB's need to tackle much better. Just re-watched the game on DVR and I can't believe how bad the tackling was at times.