I hope these young men realize the weight they carry on their shoulders

**Cyznutz** · 09-02-2011, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by MNCyGuy

See my post above.

You are comparing a 4 year hot streak to a 4 decade hot streak, that's apples and oranges

**VeloClone** · 09-02-2011, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by cyrocksmypants

I don't want to sound like a "world is ending" type of person, but with the ever-changing landscape of college football, the success of our team is even more important.

While it's not fair to hold our viability in a major conference on just the members of one team, it's unfortunately the way it is. The success or failures of this team in the next few years could well determine not only our ability to stay in a major conference, but the financial ability of our university as well.

I don't ask these men to pull miracles, I just ask them to give 100 percent from whistle to whistle on every snap, because a lot of times hard work and perserverance will overcome unmotivated talent in a matchup.

Hit 'em hard, every yard, Cyclones!

You are failing to achieve your objective.

The guys have enough pressure on them. Just let them play ball. I don't think any added pressure will make any positive difference in the W/L column at the end of the season.

**Cyznutz** · 09-02-2011, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by VeloClone

You are failing to achieve your objective.

The guys have enough pressure on them. Just let them play ball. I don't think any added pressure will make any positive difference in the W/L column at the end of the season.

Funny thing is these guys don't even care if it falls apart. They are here to use ISU's field as a platform to the NFL and that's it!

**VeloClone** · 09-02-2011, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Cyznutz

Funny thing is these guys don't even care if it falls apart. They are here to use ISU's field as a platform to the NFL and that's it!

I disagree. We have many alums who have gotten their shot at the show that are clearly Clones for life. How much do you think Seneca asked for to shoot a Cyclone football promo?

**Cyznutz** · 09-02-2011, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by VeloClone

I disagree. We have many alums who have gotten their shot at the show that are clearly Clones for life. How much do you think Seneca asked for to shoot a Cyclone football promo?

Gratitude comes with age. I'm sure Wallace wasn't beating down our door to do a commercial, but we knock on his.

I'm talking current players the ones that count today in the landscape of college football, not the ones from yesterday.

**Al_4_State** · 09-02-2011, 09:33 AM

If Iowa had 3,000,000 more people, there wouldn't be any question about ISU landing on it's feet.

It's stupid, and really over-dramatic to put this on these kids's shoulder.

**Cydkar** · 09-02-2011, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by UNIGuy4Cy

Signed,

Nebraska

Need a history lesson? The TV sets don't have to be in the state that the school is in.

**Cydkar** · 09-02-2011, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by Cyznutz

Funny thing is these guys don't even care if it falls apart. They are here to use ISU's field as a platform to the NFL and that's it!

You need to meet some ISU football players.

**MNCyGuy** · 09-02-2011, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by Cyznutz

You are comparing a 4 year hot streak to a 4 decade hot streak, that's apples and oranges

Doesn't need to be that long. If we had had a Texas Tech type decade we'd be a lot more attractive.

**cyrocksmypants** · 09-02-2011, 09:37 AM

WE will not be in the Big East if we continue to have crappy years. As a program, we have nothing to offer. We've got to at least show that we're an "up-and-coming" type of program.

Originally Posted by Cyznutz

The landscape of college football is going to be 4 major mega conferences, the writing is on the wall. This push last year by Texas was just a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. We (the Big XII) are the newest of all the major conferences, this is way why we are being dismantled and others majors are not! Just except the fate and quit complaining. WE will be in the Big East in a few years!!

**Cyznutz** · 09-02-2011, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Cydkar

You need to meet some ISU football players.

Hahahaha!!! I've worked with some ISU football players!!

**cyrocksmypants** · 09-02-2011, 09:40 AM

I agree that it's stupid, but unfortunately, in this re-alignment world, that stupidity is a reality.

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

If Iowa had 3,000,000 more people, there wouldn't be any question about ISU landing on it's feet.

It's stupid, and really over-dramatic to put this on these kids's shoulder.

**Cyznutz** · 09-02-2011, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by cyrocksmypants

WE will not be in the Big East if we continue to have crappy years. As a program, we have nothing to offer. We've got to at least show that we're an "up-and-coming" type of program.

Being in the Big XII to begin with helps are cause. WE will not be left for a MAC or WAC type conference. Plus, all our Olympic sports help are cause as well. I think we forgot that these sports play in to the decision make process of how conference invite schools as well.

**cycoticfan** · 09-02-2011, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by cyrocksmypants

I don't want to sound like a "world is ending" type of person, but with the ever-changing landscape of college football, the success of our team is even more important.

While it's not fair to hold our viability in a major conference on just the members of one team, it's unfortunately the way it is. The success or failures of this team in the next few years could well determine not only our ability to stay in a major conference, but the financial ability of our university as well.

I don't ask these men to pull miracles, I just ask them to give 100 percent from whistle to whistle on every snap, because a lot of times hard work and perserverance will overcome unmotivated talent in a matchup.

Hit 'em hard, every yard, Cyclones!

drama queen

**sdillon500** · 09-02-2011, 09:45 AM

I sure hope these young CycloneFanatic posters realize the weight they carry on their shoulders. I don't want to sound like a "world is ending" type of person, but with the ever-changing landscape of college football, the success of our team is even more important.

While it's not fair to hold Iowa State's viability in a major conference on just the fans & donors of one team, it's unfortunately the way it is. The success or failures of this team in the next few years could well be determined not only by our ability to donate to the athletic department, but to show up to the games as well.

I don't ask these us to pull miracles, I just ask us to give what we can to the football program & athletic department, because the only way ISU is going to become more competitive is with increased fan support and donations.

Hit 'em hard, every yard, Cyclones!