Yep, this was a step in the right direction for the program. A huge step. I believe I read where this team had more conference road wins than any Iowa State team since 2001. The last 2 years the conference has been really strong too.
A second straight year where we aren't going to be sweating at all on Selection Sunday. There wasn't a whole lot of doubt in 2011 and 2012, but a little bit.
4 regular seasons where there has been far more good than bad. That has never happened in my lifetime.
The 2005 team went 4-4 on the road in the conference, but I agree this years' league was tougher overall from top to bottom.