How do you think these “duds” would go over at the bigger schools? You think Washington and Alabama are going to accept losing to Memphis and Ohio? I think most Iowa State fans are past accepting these losses too.It is football. How did the 49ers lose 3 straight at one point this year? Was that an ill prepared team led by an average coach. No. It is football. It is the ultimate team sport. The team struggles when players have an off day or do not execute the plan as instructed. It is a difficult game at the pro level with grown ass men. Now try doing it with many freshman and sophomores like Matt did this year. Maybe give him credit for K State, OSU… instead of focusing on the bad performances. I personally think this year was one of his better coaching jobs given the obstacles and youth on this team.