How do you see the season playing out?

[CycloneErik]

I have a life-time of ISU fandom. I'm gun-shy.

Suck it up. I refuse to be disappointed.

10 wins, here we come!

 

[Tre4ISU]

Where do you think, then? ND @ MIA?

I don't know but they're at Bedlam this week. Doubtful they do two OSU games in a row. ND and MIA is the logical choice even if Bedlam didn't exist. That game has huge national ramifications.

 

[jbindm]

I don't know but they're at Bedlam this week. Doubtful they do two OSU games in a row. ND and MIA is the logical choice even if Bedlam didn't exist. That game has huge national ramifications.

Good point. I didn't realize that.

 

[tejasclone]

I suspect we come back down to earth a little bit. Lay a turd in Morgantown, rebound for a big win against OSU, and split BU/KSU (we either lose to a winless program or get shanked by another one-possession game in Manhattan).

2-2 finish, although disappointing given our current streak, would still give us at least 8 wins for the year and would automatically be a top 5 season in school history.

 

[flander1649]

I think ISU will go 3-1 maybe 4-0 and make the 12 title game. I think they will loose in a heart breaker in the title game to OU. Then end up in a new years 6 game.

 

[Stewo]

My question is this: Do we consider ourselves Big 12 champs if and only if we win the Big 12 championship game OR if we finish in first (split or alone)? I'm viewing this like basketball personally. Regular season versus "tournament".

 

[Tre4ISU]

I suspect we come back down to earth a little bit. Lay a turd in Morgantown, rebound for a big win against OSU, and split BU/KSU (we either lose to a winless program or get shanked by another one-possession game in Manhattan).

2-2 finish, although disappointing given our current streak, would still give us at least 8 wins for the year and would automatically be a top 5 season in school history.

I mean, I kind of get expecting a let down but at the same time, what has this team done to make that an expectation?

 

[Tre4ISU]

My question is this: Do we consider ourselves Big 12 champs if and only if we win the Big 12 championship game OR if we finish in first (split or alone)? I'm viewing this like basketball personally. Regular season versus "tournament".

Have to win the title game

 

[harimad]

I see it playing out over the next four-five weeks.

 

[cystate1]

I don't know but they're at Bedlam this week. Doubtful they do two OSU games in a row. ND and MIA is the logical choice even if Bedlam didn't exist. That game has huge national ramifications.

Ok but what if one of those teams goes down this weekend...? Miami plays Virginia Tech and Notre Dame home to Wake Forest

 

[jkclone]

What would be the most surprising finish to our season? 0-4, 1-3, 2-2, 3-1, or 4-0?

My ranking from most surprising to least surprising:
1. 0-4
2. 4-0
3. 1-3
4. 2-2
5. 3-1


(#4 and #5 I debated for a while.. but in my mind those two loses would be WVU and Okie State and the way this team is playing I can't imagine them dropping two in a row right now)

1. 0-4
2. 1-3
3. 2-2
4. 4-0
5. 3-1

You guys are overly pessimistic. I know we’ve been kicked to many times but this team is different. They are a legitimate top 15 team and will stay that way. In the past I’ve always said that if we pull the upset x would happen. This year I’ve been saying when we beat this team x will happen. The team has that attitude as well. They know they are going to win. It isn’t just hoping to win.

 

[tsirnickesqcy]

10-3

 

[madguy30]

First of all, screw Baylor and that football program. I hope the team doesn't win another game for 5 years.

We are capable of winning the last four games, but I would be pretty happy splitting these next two. Both teams are quality and we may be due for a less-than-perfect performance. I think we can beat KSU, and we should handle Baylor I would hope.

This past Saturday was a less-than-perfect performance; I think what ISU is due for is a game where the bounces don't go their way or at least the opportunities for turnovers, etc.

 

[LindenCy]

Have you seen all these things and yet do not believe?

 

[bawbie]

Have you seen all these things and yet do not believe?

Apparently I haven't fully bought in yet. The idea of playing @KSU with a trip to the conference championship on the line makes me queasy.

 

[Kickedinthenuts]

Ok but what if one of those teams goes down this weekend...? Miami plays Virginia Tech and Notre Dame home to Wake Forest

It's less about ND / MIA and more about OSU. Who outside of Stillwater would think back to back Gamedays featuring the Pokes--even if they beat OU--would be a good idea?

 

[NetflixAndClone]

10-2

 

[Bestaluckcy]

I like that we have the toughest two games first. Its do it now time. The guys have been rising to the occasion. I don't see why that would change. I look for Kyle Kempt and the team to finish this out. The only thing undesirable is that 3 of the last 4, are road games. Glad we get OSU at Jack Trice. I think the Cowpokes are the best of the last 4 teams. Win or lose, this season has been special. Totally enjoying this till the end.

 

[LindenCy]

Apparently I haven't fully bought in yet. The idea of playing @KSU with a trip to the conference championship on the line makes me queasy.

I don't know what will happen, but I feel like 2-2 is the floor and 3-1 or 4-0 is more likely. As a fan I am a little nervous, but really not. It's a nice feeling.

 

[jkclone]

It's less about ND / MIA and more about OSU. Who outside of Stillwater would think back to back Gamedays featuring the Pokes--even if they beat OU--would be a good idea?

That’s what we said about last week but what do we know.