I’ve got nothing….I came here just to say that. This is tiring.
***Official ISU vs Texas Meltdown Thread***
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Lots of moral victories in this one. Played well enough to win, again. Offense was much better, D was good enough and we just couldn't get out of our own way. A higher power just doesn't want us to go bowling I guess...
Took the dog for an hour-long walk.
It didn't calm me down.
It didn't calm me down.
If we get a couple difference makers in portal this spring next year will be better. Find me a quality DE, WR, maybe OT and RB. Also we don’t know what we have yet with Norton. Way too early to tell.
This is a young offense and they looked like they have improved from the past 3 weeks. I still have hope, we can still go bowling.
Just keep pushing.
Just keep pushing.
Dekkers made strides today. I think that one was a confidence builder despite the loss and the late fumble.
Not to mention he made a big time throw in a critical spot that normally would have gone a long way towards winning the game.
Practically every horns fan they showed on TV was sporting a mullet. Dang!
I think he was just allowed to go out and try to win it. The previous two games it seems the game plan was to avoid mistakes at the expense of trying to make plays. Since we were the underdog here, it felt like the game plan was to let it rip and see what happens.
Games are won or lost by the entire team and the compilation of plays to execute a game plan. We saw some creative and inspired play calls today and an offense playing to its strengths for the first time in several games.
However, we continue to see the same series of mistakes or missed opportunities in game defining situations by all units that add up as follows:
Game Outcome Defining Events
1. Blocked punt, it was fortunate that did not cost at least 3 points. It nearly cost a very winnable game at Iowa.
2. Missed turnover opportunity with the Texas QB fumble backwards pass.
3. Missed turnover opportunity with the interception in the endzone.
4. Missed touchdown opportunity on a wide-open, coverage beaten long pass that was accurately thrown.
5. Missed touchdown or field goal high percentage make opportunity.
I am not even counting a missed 46-yard field goal after the offense stalled.
Outside Control of the Team
1. Turnover, fumble based on very inconsistent targeting rule and enforcement of this rule. It cost Iowa State the ball on the Texas 32-yard line. This series could have been a touchdown for the win or FG for the tie if the offense continued to drive. The no-call angers all of us after seeing how much they called this in other Iowa State games usually against Iowa State.
Summary
Iowa State had four opportunities to secure the outcome of this game. Event 1 did not cost them anything and they were fortunate. If any one of events 2-5 went for Iowa State, they win this game or at worst they tie it to go to overtime. If Iowa State had any two events of 2-5 go their way, they easily win this game by two scores. This is factoring in the no call fumble. The team simply did not take these opportunities. They played well enough to get the lead but not secure the win.
I have watched Iowa State football since 1986 and questionable/bad calls come with nearly every close game. Go check out the Texas game in 2013. I am not saying it is right or it should endure but it has always been there.
See how this Iowa State team responded to adversity in 2017 when they had a terrible call that cost them a touchdown and the ball in the last quarter. It was clear Montogomery was across the plane. Even Tommy Tuberville could see it!! This is the exact same coaching staff. That 2017 team buckled down and seized their opportunities to win this game even with a terrible call.
However, we continue to see the same series of mistakes or missed opportunities in game defining situations by all units that add up as follows:
Game Outcome Defining Events
1. Blocked punt, it was fortunate that did not cost at least 3 points. It nearly cost a very winnable game at Iowa.
2. Missed turnover opportunity with the Texas QB fumble backwards pass.
3. Missed turnover opportunity with the interception in the endzone.
4. Missed touchdown opportunity on a wide-open, coverage beaten long pass that was accurately thrown.
5. Missed touchdown or field goal high percentage make opportunity.
I am not even counting a missed 46-yard field goal after the offense stalled.
Outside Control of the Team
1. Turnover, fumble based on very inconsistent targeting rule and enforcement of this rule. It cost Iowa State the ball on the Texas 32-yard line. This series could have been a touchdown for the win or FG for the tie if the offense continued to drive. The no-call angers all of us after seeing how much they called this in other Iowa State games usually against Iowa State.
Summary
Iowa State had four opportunities to secure the outcome of this game. Event 1 did not cost them anything and they were fortunate. If any one of events 2-5 went for Iowa State, they win this game or at worst they tie it to go to overtime. If Iowa State had any two events of 2-5 go their way, they easily win this game by two scores. This is factoring in the no call fumble. The team simply did not take these opportunities. They played well enough to get the lead but not secure the win.
I have watched Iowa State football since 1986 and questionable/bad calls come with nearly every close game. Go check out the Texas game in 2013. I am not saying it is right or it should endure but it has always been there.
See how this Iowa State team responded to adversity in 2017 when they had a terrible call that cost them a touchdown and the ball in the last quarter. It was clear Montogomery was across the plane. Even Tommy Tuberville could see it!! This is the exact same coaching staff. That 2017 team buckled down and seized their opportunities to win this game even with a terrible call.
Free college? Maybe free Pancheros? I don't know. He is an adult though. So, who's fault is it on those missed kicks? I mean, he gets the credit when he makes them.
You said players get paid. I asked you about one player and your answer is "I don't know."
Gotta think we have to win our 3 remaining home games. Don’t see us winning at Ok State or TCU
