We knew we'd be high on the list, but as of right now, Iowa State is #1 in the nation for returning production.
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ISU #1 Returning Production In Nation
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17th for Colorado? Every time I fire up CBS ncaaf, I see a headline of another guy transferring out.
Yep…. no reason we shouldn’t win it all then! Expectations just went way up!
I mean, 12 teams now. Most of the time the 2 teams in the Big 12 championship will both make it. Everyone talked about how TCU flew under the radar the year they made it but they were one of the top teams with returning production.
Last year's national title game: #126 vs #130
It includes transfers, as I understand it reading the X thread. So not just returning to the team, but returning to college FB. LOL. What's the point of that?
I also would think a returning QB is a lot more important than most spots.
Still, reason for optimism.
Considering how well ISU did in retaining guys, it certainly still applies as reason for optimism.
On the downside, I presume this is percent of the team's productivity, and there's no adjustment factor for wins or team productivity, etc.
Okie State returns something like 20 starters. I think they have to be the overwhelming favorite in the league.
This offseason is going to be bananas isn't it? Expectations are getting high, and it's only May.
Dont worry, if we lose to iowa people will be back to calling for CMC's head
And ISU was returning probably pretty low % last year with the gambling losses, and won 3 more games...
"Falls down a well, her eyes go crossed. Gets kicked by a mule, they go back straight. I dunno!"
They were a better team overall than we were last year, but it wasn't so crazy that they should be the 'overwhelming' favorite.
Idk if I'd call them better. We looked like the better team head to head.
This just isn't correct. The 2nd place B12 team will be left out for B10/SEC 3rd and sometimes 4th place teams. The B12 will only get 1 team in most years.
Most people have Utah and KSU ahead of them. Maybe Arizona depending on how worried you are about their depth.
Not to mention both have completely brand new coaching staffs (one coaching in the NFL, the other at Alabama).
I'm guessing both take significant steps backward.
In "way too early" previews I've seen most have ISU in the top 4 of their power rankings for this upcoming season... and looking at our schedule, the Utah and K-State games very well could decide whether we're in the Big 12 championship game - that's how soft our schedule is this year. Probably the reason why we're in the top 4 of power rankings.
