After the game last year in Ames, you might think I'd have zero hope for your visit to Jonesboro this year.
You'd be right! But even so, I enjoyed getting to know you guys last year, and actively watched Iowa State any time I had the chance. The comeback and last minute defeat of Miami to finish the season was one of the best bowl games I watched.
For those of you making the trip, I will be happy to make recommendations for food, drink and debauchery. You will find that Craighead County is the wettest dry county in America. I think you will also find the tailgating and stadium to be better than expected.
As for the game, I really wish it wasn't at 3PM! Woof. I fully expect you guys will be in the Top 15, and I would think the atmosphere should be pretty fun but it's gonna be hot.
You might have seen that we limped our way to 8 wins last year, but we've had such a major roster turnover, most of us don't really know what to expect. The key skill players are still in place, but almost everything else has seen a shake up. Even though I don't think you saw a great showing from us last year, we are cautiously optimistic to be able to keep it a bit closer this year, which probably means Iowa State by 60.
The week prior, we will be facing the Arkansas Razorbacks for the first time in history. There was a previous longstanding policy of the UofA not to play in-state schools. The game will be in Little Rock, and emotions will be elevated. I have no idea what to expect, but some of it will surely carry over to the Iowa State game either way.
Let me know what questions you guys have about visiting J-town, and I'll see you around!
You'd be right! But even so, I enjoyed getting to know you guys last year, and actively watched Iowa State any time I had the chance. The comeback and last minute defeat of Miami to finish the season was one of the best bowl games I watched.
For those of you making the trip, I will be happy to make recommendations for food, drink and debauchery. You will find that Craighead County is the wettest dry county in America. I think you will also find the tailgating and stadium to be better than expected.
As for the game, I really wish it wasn't at 3PM! Woof. I fully expect you guys will be in the Top 15, and I would think the atmosphere should be pretty fun but it's gonna be hot.
You might have seen that we limped our way to 8 wins last year, but we've had such a major roster turnover, most of us don't really know what to expect. The key skill players are still in place, but almost everything else has seen a shake up. Even though I don't think you saw a great showing from us last year, we are cautiously optimistic to be able to keep it a bit closer this year, which probably means Iowa State by 60.
The week prior, we will be facing the Arkansas Razorbacks for the first time in history. There was a previous longstanding policy of the UofA not to play in-state schools. The game will be in Little Rock, and emotions will be elevated. I have no idea what to expect, but some of it will surely carry over to the Iowa State game either way.
Let me know what questions you guys have about visiting J-town, and I'll see you around!
