Cyclone fan checking in. I am looking forward to a good game. I think ISU wins by double digits, but not without getting a good test first. It has been said that this Cyclone team doesn't play tough all game long and tends to run away at the end. I would agree that the Cyclones do tend to go on big runs to inflate scores toward the end of the game, but scores are scores and 20+ blowouts are 20+ blowouts. That said, the most remarkable thing that I think most of our fanbase is excited about is the increase in our defense. In previous years, if the shots weren't falling we would likely go down by double digits and claw our way back into the game (See Oklahoma, the entire B12 tournament last year). That hasn't happened or really even come close to happening this year. Most of the games we have held the lead or gone back and forth until the other team simply couldn't keep up. This team looks very VERY different on the defensive end of things.
In regards to Niang talking smack, I am sure it must be annoying to have to listen to. He hasn't said a whole lot so far this year other than that he doesn't really care for Iowa and the reason he does talk trash or blow kisses is because of the amount of heckling the Iowa fanbase does. The blown kiss was a reaction to tweets from Iowa fans. Sure he could have ignored it, but that isn't Georges and you gotta love him or hate him for it.
Like I said, I look forward to a great game. I think the biggest thing I hope for is an injury free game. I would hate to see either side lose a key player that would contribute throughout the season.
PS I won't make my way over to the fb forum, but congrats on a great fb season and good luck in January.
