USA TODAY on ISU

jdoggivjc · 05-01-2008, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by sdillon500

No doubt. The coaching staffs clock management was one of the main reasons the Oklahoma game was as close as it was.

Mizzou game, too.

cardinal&gold · 05-01-2008, 04:07 PM

What killed us against Nebraska and especially Oklahoma was poor execution in the red zone. We ran over 100 plays at Nebraska but only had 17 points. 1-for-4 in the red zone against Oklahoma... that one haunted me for awhile. We could have put Stoops in a box and mailed him to Iran after that first half, but couldn't follow through.

Near misses and what-ifs. Thou art a cruel mistress.

everyyard · 05-01-2008, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by mustangcy

I think this article brings up a valid point of this season. The defense was ranked 7th in the Big 12 (not bad) but was also constantly on the field because of the horrible offense. If our O can move the ball, esp. on the ground, our defense should be at least as good as last season and we will have a chance at the end of most of our games. Which for year two would be about where I think everyone wants us to be.

with our best 2 defensive players drafted into the NFL what makes you think the defense will be better without them.

ajk4st8 · 05-01-2008, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by everyyard

with our best 2 defensive players drafted into the NFL what makes you think the defense will be better without them.

exactly what he said. Keeping the D off the field.