our record vs expectation

**ISUFan22** · 09-30-2009, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by clonomaniac

I disagree. I think this is a good 3-1 start. We had a LOT more opportunity to score had our offense been on the money.

Opportunity is a short way of saying you haven't done anything yet. Which, with exception to ARob and the line, that would be a perfect description of this offense/passing game.

**clonomaniac** · 09-30-2009, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by trajanJ

This is actually a very big game for the staff.

I agree 100%! CPR should NOT take this game lightly. Not that they should take some game more lightly than others, but this one deserves the extra urgency.

**Tre4ISU** · 09-30-2009, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by CarolinaCy

Yeah, I'd say that's slightly optimistic. 5-3 conference record? We've only finished above .500 once in the Big 12, way back in 2000. I highly doubt that we'll duplicate that feat this season.

If ISU finishes 8-4 (5-3) this season, I will personally pay to bowl in the south end of Jack Trice Stadium*

*offer contingent upon winning the Powerball.

5-3 does sound too optimistic, but hey, whats the point in being pessimistic? I think it's possible, not probable, but possible.

**atlantacyclone** · 09-30-2009, 11:51 AM

Collegefootballnews.com had ISU at 3-1 at this point of the season and then goose eggs for the rest. However, these are the same folks who predicted that we would win 7 games last season. Let's hope that they are wrong. I would like to see ISU stay in every game. If that happens there is a good chance of getting those 3 or 4 wins....

**RotatingColumn** · 09-30-2009, 12:59 PM

I hardly consider beating NDSU, Kent and Army as exceeding expectations. I expect ISU to win those games. To exceed an expectation you must win a game that you didn't expect to win.

**Wesley** · 09-30-2009, 01:12 PM

In my book, this weekend is a must win if we are going to be happy this season with the final product. Snyder will have his slow fellows loaded for bear. It is almost a road game for both, so a win would be huge for us. Weather reports?

**StPaulCyclone** · 09-30-2009, 05:18 PM

ISU's record hasn't changed my expectations. In fact, they are on pace to meet it. As a result, I am not looking to change expectations or I am just setting myself up for disappointment. Any games over my own prediction are just icing on the cake. Just because they have won the games I thought they would, doesn't mean I increase my expectations. Now are my hopes growing that they will exceed them? Hell yes!