Things you want to see Thursday...

[NobodyBeatsCy]

A smothering defense with no arm tackling
A-Rob with 200 yards
3 40 + yard WR receptions
A mobile, confident and dangerous Arnaud

 

[delt4cy]

A win in any shape/form/or fashion will satisfy me. NIU is not to be underestimated.

On the first offensive series, I would love to see a sustained 80 yard drive by gashing through the interior of the Huskie D and dominating the trenches. That would spell good things for the rest of the season.

Defensively, we are all hoping Knott and Klein play like seasoned vets. More reasonably I hope they fill their gaps, play smart, and show promise of developing into great defenders as the season wears on.

 

[mikeiastat]

cyclone win, anyway anyhow.
cowboys win and their OL not look like dog poop.

 

[cyclone13]

A win and NO INJURIES !

 

[ahaselhu]

1. DL disrupting interior runs (at least occasionally), forcing the RB to bounce it outside
2. LBs show good closing speed on the corners and get some stops behind the line of scrimmage.
3. At least 1 sack, please.
4. Multiple 3 and outs on defense
5. Long drives and at least one quick score on offense.
6. Arnaud - No passes to the flat thrown in the ground (Seems like this happened way to often last year), and good decision making.

 

[VeloClone]

A win and NO INJURIES !

This is key and often overlooked.

I was praying to my higher power for this just this past weekend. I would encourage all those so inclined to do the same.

 

[erikbj]

ISU - 98
NIU - (3)

Of course this only happens if Dikta gives the boys a pre-game speach!

 

[VeloClone]

ISU - 98
NIU - (3)

Of course this only happens if Dikta gives the boys a pre-game speach!

I'm curious to see Ditka's negative 3 point play for the ISU defense.:wink:

 

[gocubs2118]

A full Jack Trice Stadium.

 

[The_Architect]

Pass Rush
PASS RUSH
PASS RUSH

 

[dualthreat]

execution on offense. Please don't go 3 and out on the opening series. 9 month offseason and we can't come up with a play to get a first down? Ugh.

 

[Tre4ISU]

A win, no injuries, smoothering defense, cold beer and of course boobies

 

[JustRedman]

I'd say

1) Win
2) 200+ yards rushing
3) No INTs or fumbles
4) Hold NIU to 17 or under
5) Shontrelle, Knott, Klein, Money contributing in a win.

 

[cyatheart]

It is goign to be sloppy on both sides. First game always is. I will take a win, don't care by how much or how.

 

[kkise]

A rabbit running down the middle of the field, untouched, for a score.

 

[junckerl]

I expect a good offensive and defensive game with no injuries. I think AA will have a very good season. If you look at his stats last year (excluding the Iowa game) he didn't throw any interceptions until he hurt his hand. If he stays healthy I think he will have a great sr season.

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[CycloneErik]

A rabbit running down the middle of the field, untouched, for a score.

That would make me hoppy.

 

[CyLoboClone]

David Sims tripping and preventing an 80 yard TD run on the 5 yd sideline, as time expires: The NCAA granting ISU ruling in both the NIU-ISU play in question AND R. White getting a favorable ruling for the upcoming season.

That, and a final outcome of 56-3, after the NCAA ruling.

 

[CyCloned]

execution on offense. Please don't go 3 and out on the opening series. 9 month offseason and we can't come up with a play to get a first down? Ugh.

That is what I was thinking. Win the game, but I would like to see no more than 3 3 and outs for the game, and I would love to see none from jumping offsides or taking a huge loss.

 

[ISUKyro]

A) a win
B) an *** kicking - leave no doubt about it and crush 'em
C) 400+ yards of offense
D) D gets at least 3 turnovers
E) another *** kicking - the one in B) was for the first half