I'd much rather play these Catholics under the circumstances than Notre Dame.
Iowa St to host Incarnate Word Dec 1st
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If anybody is complaining about the quality of opponent, let me just remind you that Alabama is playing Citadel on November 17th... Yes, The Citadel...
Nobody ever talks about the extra practice/ game experience.
These kids want to compete, granted this one shouldn't be much of a competition. Regardless a great opportunity for the team to continue to grow, and get young players some in game experience
Does anyone else think it's funny that a school named The Citadel has an absolutely horrendous DEFENSE in basketball? Not sure if they have the same philosophy in football - score, score, score (Well, against 'Bama, it's going to be survive, survive, survive). In hoops, they often give up 100 pts a game.
Plus Air Force is known for its ground game.
At least Navy is strong in men's swimming ...
If anyone needs an Ames hotel room for that weekend, the EconoLodge did not change to football-weekend rates and they have rooms starting at $58 per night.
The good news is we'd still have 3 games to get to 6 wins.
If ISU is not in line for a bowl bid after the end of the Big 12 season this game still has benefits. First as has been mentioned numerous times it gives a chance to give redshirting players who haven't appeared in 4 games another chance to compete. That game experience will help their development in the offseason. It also extends the season by a week so the team is getting an additional week of practice which coupled with playing time for returning bench players can be huge for development.
If ISU is heading to a bowl game, bowls will find a a 7-5 team more attractive than a 6-5 team or an 8-4 team more attractive than a 7-4 team, etc.
Generally football players who play all four years only get 48-52 games to compete in their college career. If a player doesn't play their freshman year that goes down to 36-39 games. Take out for a season killing injury and a player could be at 24-26 games. Why would we simply take away another one of their games?
If ISU is heading to a bowl game, bowls will find a a 7-5 team more attractive than a 6-5 team or an 8-4 team more attractive than a 7-4 team, etc.
Generally football players who play all four years only get 48-52 games to compete in their college career. If a player doesn't play their freshman year that goes down to 36-39 games. Take out for a season killing injury and a player could be at 24-26 games. Why would we simply take away another one of their games?
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This game isn't really a bad thing in any meaningful way. If we have 5 wins going into it, we should leave with 6. If we have 6 or more, add another one to the pile for bowl pecking order. If we're under 5 wins, add another game to get our young guys out there for real experience (which also applies to the other scenarios).
There just isn't really a "downside" to this. It's not impressive by any means, but it's better than being shorted a game (and, hey -- an extra tailgate!).
There just isn't really a "downside" to this. It's not impressive by any means, but it's better than being shorted a game (and, hey -- an extra tailgate!).
Or maybe:
Most 3rd-string players participating in a game (and we find out just how many "strings" there are).
Most walk-ons participating in a game.
I would imagine a lot of seniors who never get any playing time will really be looking forward to this game.
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LincolnWay187
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I'm sorry but anyone who thinks adding this game is bad has their head up their ass or a Hawkeye troll..same difference
The Citadel was ranked #173 last year by Sagarin, Incarnate Word was at #240.
That’s only a 67 spot difference or the same gap between Alabama and Toldeo.
LOL!
So? We WANT a bad team for this game. That is kinda the point.
Whats your point? They’re both horrible teams.
You can hate on this game as much as you'd like, but I'll enjoy freezing my nards off for an easy dub. Go Clones.
