Cover3
Well-Known Member
yet u beat us by 3 and we were thretening...
enjoy your success
This. And, back we go to the main point of the thread: until Iowa State steps up and at least contends for a conference title, this game will be a lose-lose for Iowa perception-wise. Yes, Iowa has to win a lot of other games to help perception of the program as well, but all you guys say about conference and schedule strength doesn't mean squat. If you're a contender, contend.
Best Illustration: In 2002 Iowa is at 11-1 with a loss to an ISU team that was #9 at mid-season based mainly on the Iowa win, a close loss to FSU, and a Seneca run versus TxTech. The Clones proceed to lose 49-3 to Oklahoma and finish a 7-6 regular season with a senior day loss to UConn (then new to FBS). I'm sorry, but when you do that BS, it makes it the ISU loss a very bad one and makes us disrespect you even more.
The point is, at least compete this year in the Big 12. Don't lose any games 52-17. We know your schedule is tough. Ooooooooooooo. Big deal. When you play the ranked teams, just avoid getting totally dressed down like you often do so at the end of the year, if Iowa is lucky enough to be talking bowl games, we don't have to hear commentators talking about ISU like we lost to Indiana (which may itself happen).
/rant