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    What Iowa State players have a chance of being drafted in the next few years?

    The problem with this RAS score is using data from a single time point during which a player is injured (such as Tampa’s 40 yd time with what was reported as a hamstring issue). Time will tell, but it seems like pre-draft measurables are overvalued when there so much other “data” to draw from.
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    Fouling evolution

    The game vs. WVA was a bit ridiculous in terms of officiating consistency (sample size of 1), but ISU has been in the top 10 percentile for fouling rate this year and last year (sample size of many games). This would suggest to me that the high fouling rate is negative characteristic of ISU’s...
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    Fouling evolution

    Virginia/Tony Bennett is a program that has a history of top defenses (allowing fewest points per possession) while also have low fouling rates (FT attempts / FG attempts). The general goals (limit dribble penetration) of the Packline (UVA) and no-middle defense (ISU) are similar, but there...
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    Interesting ESPN read interviewing transfers.

    Is there a link for the premium lounge post? I cannot remember the story there either.
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    Is it wrong…

    Kalscheur and Brockington are combined 3-7 against Wisconsin. Both had really solid games and some nondescript games against the Sconnies too. With their familiarity with Greg Gard-coached teams it will be really fascinating if that experience impacts the game plan and subsequent game. Who...
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    2022 ISU NFL rookie prospects

    345 was probably hyperbole, but NFL combine body weights are usually very different than in-season playing weights (or off-season training for that matter). I don’t think I would get too upset about it.
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    *** Official IOWA STATE vs #19 Clemson Cheez-It Bowl Game(Day) Thread ***

    Not the sharpest sharp
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    “Prime Rib” vs Ribeye Roast vs a chunk of Ribeye

    Porchetta for the win
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    Undefeated team countdown

    ISU definitely has sovereignty over the most population. H/T area doesn’t vote, people do :)
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    Xavier Townsend decommits

    Millions of $$$ in farm revenue and equipment does not means millions in income/profits, unfortunately
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    Transfer Portal Targets

    Other than the formations name, doesn’t the 3-3-5 already move at least 1 linebacker to the line depending on if it is pass or rush? It sort of is 3-3-5/4-2-5 hybrid, no? I guess I don’t see how a 4-2-5 would functionally be any different than what ISU already plays. People seem to get caught...
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    What will ISU be ranked?

    Agree, if they can get to the NIT that would exceed my expectations.
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    What will ISU be ranked?

    Kenpom’s model still uses historical inputs (e.g. 2020) as part of the ranking. Using just this year’s adjusted efficiency rankings, Iowa State is around #20 per Barttorvik’s similar style model. Very impressive, but that #20 ranking has lots of variance and I would caution to project future...
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    What will ISU be ranked?

    Now let’s see if this team can finished the season ranked….
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    Why do you think the team is doing so poorly this season?

    a) Bad luck as opposed to good luck in 2020 b) Defense has regressed a tad from last year rather than improved (key injuries are a contributing factor here) b1) Secondary/pass coverage has been wildly inconsistent b2) Getting QB pressure 3 has not been quite as good as...
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