*** Official IOWA STATE vs #19 Clemson Cheez-It Bowl Game(Day) Thread ***
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Just got called Iowa on the AlamoBowl ESPN halftime highlight show.
also no highlights from us except for the Purdy mistakes.
also no highlights from us except for the Purdy mistakes.
It's still remarkable to me how much more solid the ISU football program has become. They were 1 drive away from overtime against a (slightly down) blue blood and were playing without probably the best running back and best linebacker in the conference (maybe the country?). Also, had one of the best receivers in the conference severely limited. And it's not like they were in the game due to multiple fluke plays. This is a definite improvement over the Notre Dame bowl game and a tremendous improvement over Iowa State during most of my fandom.
Offensive efficiency has to improve. Lousy on third down because we are in too many third and longs. Absolutely no offensive rhythm. Stupid pre snap penalties way too often.
I’m gonna be honest I like being really good at football a lot more than being really good at basketball
I'm definitely concerned about the O-line. Our corners are actually pretty good.Honestly though, I'm bummed but not upset, especially with studs like Breece and Mike out, along with X not being able to go 100%, it's whatever. We didn't get blown out like we did last time we played in this bowl which was nice, and our 2s showed they belong on the field. I'm mostly worried about our O-line and corners for next year, (and playcalling) but should be back bowling again next year at the minimum. Now for the long dreaded offseason. WE HAVE BASKETBALL AT LEAST THIS YEAR!!!!
I’m not worried about RB at all for some reason. We won’t be as loaded as this year obviously, but Brock is really solid, Silas is lightning quick, and Sanders can do it all IMO. IF they have blocking , they will be very good IMO.
maybe. Maybe not…I’d say maybe not.
my post doesn’t say anything like that. But saying that discounts a Top 15 defense and NFL talent all over at Skill positions.
Our corners have been exposed all season. Luckily Datrone is gone, but Purchase is a far better option but is still young.
X being out has been the most understated factor in this game. Still could have won it with better QB play and defensive stops om 3rd down, but we’re not very dynamic on offense with our Breece and X. All you really have to do is guard Kolar.
Oddly ISU wasn't terribly dynamic on offense with Hall and X so it didn't look that different tonight.
Lots of yards, plenty of points, but just not at the times when it's most needed.
Unfortunately those were his two most impactful plays of the game.
