THIS. I was going to reply with this very embarrassing tradition. I know our football is bad, however when it's a simple (and should be common) thing as getting a first down, doing that exclamation every time is very embarrassing and pathetic. They should act like they've done it before.
"Home Field Advantage"
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THIS. I was going to reply with this very embarrassing tradition. I know our football is bad, however when it's a simple (and should be common) thing as getting a first down, doing that exclamation every time is very embarrassing and pathetic. They should act like they've done it before.
They stay at The Gateway if I'm not mistaken. I think most of our opponents fly in and stay at the WDSM Marriott.
They do stay at the Gateway. I believe there was a time they were staying in Des Moines, but I'm not sure.
I also believe you're right about the away teams, except I think Iowa always stays at Courtyard in Ankeny.
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I hate the first down thing. Its so...minor league, D3ish. University of Dubuque was doing it long before and they were one of the worst teams even at that level. Told my wife if I ever in the heat of the moment join in on the first down cheer to punch me square in the nuts while I am standing. I understand if some big loudmouth in a section wants to lead a few rows in doing that but I hate that our PA guy does it.
Completely disagree. You may as well get rid of everything. No more "Cyclone Power" chants, no more "Put in Tiller," no nothing. What a dull game that would be.
Here's my amateur psychologist opinion. The recent teams have not bounced back from miscues and bad momentum swings very well. And it seems worse for home games, perhaps because they play a little tight with the added pressure.
You're right. Amateur. D3. So, why do I hear it in NFL football stadiums again?
Completely disagree. No one said to get rid of everything. That's a poor jump to conclusion. I want to get rid of the chants that celebrate something trivial and something the fans and team should be used to doing. Are "Cyclone Power" and "Put in Tiller" chants screaming that we're celebrating mediocrity?
We are now 2-10 in our last 12 at JTS. That's embarrassing.
It's clear mental toughness isn't a strong point of the team so, is it the added pressure of trying to win in front of 54,000?
It's clear mental toughness isn't a strong point of the team so, is it the added pressure of trying to win in front of 54,000?
Someone hit the nail on the head with not bouncing back from adversity. When something like the 80 yard run happens and the crowd is then taken out of it, the team needs to bounce back and make something good happen otherwise the "Home field advantage" is taken out of the equation
The loudest and most crass people at JTS was the lone NDSU fan yelling his head off. It lasted for hours because our fans had nothing to cheer about. Fans expect better pre game, game play, more hustle, more smart football when playing FCS at home. Beginning to look like this will be one more long year that ends quickly. Need midnight basketball more than ever.
And anyone wonders why the fanbase is getting so uneasy. WIN SOME FREAKING HOME GAMES and give the fans some joy. Ridiculous.
For anyone that missed the KU game last year (only home game I missed in years) it's been since October 27, 2012 since we've been able to watch our boys win at home.
2 of those are Kansas and Tulsa..... And the other is a pretty damn bad WVU team.
All I'm trying to point out is that of ISU is at least competitive at home and wins some of these close games they are in at JTS, CPR is looking a little more pretty, and ISU is possibly on their way to 5 bowl games in CPR's first 6 seasons. ISU is hanging tough on the road, but failing to have a home field advantage.
