CW/CF Hype Machine

[CYandIareBFFs]

I have to agree. Last night made me realize this is how I've been assuming the season would go:

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IS IT THE SHOES?!?!

 

[Bret44]

Isn't the name of this site CycloneFANATIC? Aren't we just 3 games into the season with some new parts to work in? And can you post his predictions of said national championships? And last AND MOST IMPORTANT ---- do you only form your opinions from 1 guy running a really cool Cyclones sports website?

 

[Cyclonepride]

It's actually my fault. My dad came and watched the game with me. Last time he did that was @ West Virginia. It is unfortunate that I can never watch a game with him ever again.

 

[Bret44]

It's actually my fault. My dad came and watched the game with me. Last time he did that was @ West Virginia. It is unfortunate that I can never watch a game with him ever again.

 

[Firefighter4Cy]

I have to agree. Last night made me realize this is how I've been assuming the season would go:

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From downtown!

 

[Acylum]

Some people's inability to detect sarcasm is mindboggling

Even after your post........................

 

[GTO]

From downtown!

Get that weak stuff outta here!

 

[GTO]

From downtown!

Boom shakalaka!

 

[NickTheGreat]

 

[Acylum]

Update: According to one of my sources, word on the street is the team hasn't even actually practiced for the last 10 days. Fred just has them sitting around reading CF for 2 hours instead. Now my first thought would be "Not even any conditioning?!" It's ridiculous. And crazy.

 

[Rogue52]

For some fool reason, this hasn't been addressed yet, and that's disappointing.

The real problem with last night rests squarely with CW and his relentless CF Hype Machine. Without his relentless homerism, I never would have expected 65 wins and 2 national championships this year. I never would have expected triple digits in a season filled with 25-30 point blowouts. I wouldn't have expected 17 foot tall players draining 3s while teammates dunk at the same time. I wouldn't have been surprised to stumble in last night, which has to be the single greatest defeat in the history of sports or sports entertainment. I would have just understood that we are Iowa State, accepted failure and gone on with life. I could even have understood that a team could have a bad night here and there.

Maybe, just maybe, CW will learn from this and start posting more realistic expectations for the team, now that we can't win anymore than 35 games and 1 national title this year. Thanks a lot, CW. This one's on you.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a pile of tickets to burn.

Nope. CF would never blow something out of proportion neither good nor bad. Like resurrecting fire coaches threads on a weekly basis for a new tracking poll on the state of our football coaching staff.

Irony.

 

[Wesley]

Somebody doesn't get the joke.

Ah yes. The sarcastic joke of the joke of the joke.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Grab your pitchforks grab your popcorn.

 

[CycloneErik]

Did CW get to UNC, too? Is there no limit to the damage he'll do?

 

[Bret44]

Did CW get to UNC, too? Is there no limit to the damage he'll do?

FIRE MARCUS PAIGE!

 

[ChrisMWilliams]

You guys are mean.

 

[Bret44]

You guys are mean.

What? Just leave the Iowa Clinic Men's Center to read this? Go on another Vacation so good things can happen.

 

[CycloneErik]

You guys are mean.

We believe in accountability, so we're creating a culture of accountability.

 

[Psiclone]

On a serious note - every year our teams are hyped up here and with the exception of last year's basketball team we always fall short.

The difference is that this year, Fred and the team has been talking about winning a national championship. As I have posted before, that can put additional stress on the team. UK, KU, etc. don't say that, although they probably it every year. There is a difference between saying we have the talent to win it all vs. we are going to hang a championship banner. I did wonder last year whether Fred saying Matt was the best shooter in the class put undue pressure on him.

still, with the addition of McKay, I do think we have final 4 talent.

 

[cyfanbr]

We believe in accountability, so we're creating a culture of accountability.

Dude for real, form your own opinions... how old are you? 10? Do you let other people decide for you on who to vote? How about when is time to buy a new house or car, do you also just ask someone else what you should do?

ISU could have won that game last night, but they didn't... everyone will have a night off, it happens! remember that WV game last year?

Anyway, relax and enjoy the holiday.