OFFICIAL: Iowa State @ Oklahoma State Game(day) Thread

**longtimeclone** · 01-30-2013, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by Cyclonepride

This thread does not have the time, tv stations, radio stations or the specific gravity of aluminum. NOT OFFICIAL

2.55 to 2.8, but what do you need this for?

**wonkadog** · 01-30-2013, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by Cycsk

I like the way this game shapes up. Oklahoma State depends too much on one guy for offense and Babb is due for a "shut down" game. If we have a normal offensive game, perhaps with one guy stepping up, we are in good shape. The more I hear about FH's play calling (and massive notebook of plays), the better I feel about our chances at the end of close games.

Plus, the overall feel of the team is good. We know we are better than everyone expected, but not so cocky that we think we can't lose to a Texas Tech. I expect that loss to keep us focused in games like this where we can show the country that we are for real.

I agree. I think Ok St could stroll into this thinking they can just show up and win since it's at home. Sure they've won all their home games in conference but they've played TCU, Tech, and WVU. They've subsequently lost by 6-10 points against K-State, Baylor, and Oklahoma (all on the road, but still). Couple that with Kansas on their horizon and maybe we can get up early and hold on down the stretch.

**zwclones51** · 01-30-2013, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by Cyclonepride

This thread does not have the time, tv stations, radio stations or the specific gravity of aluminum. NOT OFFICIAL

And NO STARZZZZ

**MLawrence** · 01-30-2013, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by Cycsk

I looked back over all of our previous schedules to see if I could spot a trend that helps explain why we have such a long streak of losing at Stillwater.

It probably didn't help that ISU played there every other year when the Big XII had 12 teams.

**Cyclonepride** · 01-30-2013, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by longtimeclone

2.55 to 2.8, but what do you need this for?

I have my purposes

**longtimeclone** · 01-30-2013, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Cyclonepride

I have my purposes

Well don't hurt yourself

**mj4cy** · 01-30-2013, 08:58 AM

Don't expect to win this. Just want to keep it competitive and have a puncher's chance at the end.

**Clones21** · 01-30-2013, 09:02 AM

Did Oklahoma get hit with any snow? If so, expect a small crowd.

**wonkadog** · 01-30-2013, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by Clones21

Did Oklahoma get hit with any snow? If so, expect a small crowd.

Their crowds have sucked for a few years now. Add the weeknight game factor into the equation and we aren't going to be walking into the hostile environment that was expected when you went to Stillwater in the past.

**Clones21** · 01-30-2013, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by wonkadog

Their crowds have sucked for a few years now. Add the weeknight game factor into the equation and we aren't going to be walking into the hostile environment that was expected when you went to Stillwater in the past.

Well hopefully we don't play down to a small crowd again like Tech.

**Gunnerclone** · 01-30-2013, 09:16 AM

Niang stays out of foul trouble=good things for us.

**CtownCyclone** · 01-30-2013, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by Clones21

Well hopefully we don't play down to a small crowd again like Tech.

Or like Okie Lite last year. Their recent crowds have sucked when we played there. No reason to expect any different.

**Cycsk** · 01-30-2013, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by swarthmoreCY

Have you watched Ok St play? Ok St does not depend on one guy. They have 4 players averaging between 11.6 and 14.9 pts/pg. Any of the four can go off for 20+. Nash, Brown, and Smart can all create.

Our end of game and end of half performances have been pretty poor the past few years imo. Most of it has been on players not executing though.

No, I haven't seen them play this year. I was just going off of what I read (misread) in the paper this morning about Brown. Missed the stats about the other guys. Mostly, I'm just an optimist and want us to win.

**bawbie** · 01-30-2013, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Gunnerclone

Niang stays out of foul trouble=good things for us.

Given how much they like to drive to the hoop, and that its a Big 12 road game (early whistles on us are a given), that seems very unlikely to happen to me.

**WastedTalent** · 01-30-2013, 09:38 AM

I really can't figure this OSU team out. They have loads of talent, but can't seem to be consistent.

Some blame has to fall on their coach. I understand they're young, but i gotta believe if Calipari were coaching these kids, they'd be more consistent.

I'm hoping we go in there and win, but this is the kind of team and talent that has the ability to beat Kansas or other top teams...if Travis Ford can get them to play to their potential.