A 10-point loss would be a moral victory to me. I think we lose by 4tds. The defense plays well but gets worn out because they are on the field the whole game.
Predictions / What do you need to see against OU?
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I understand and can't disagree with you - but in year 7, I just can't get my head on board being happy with any kind of moral victory. Yes, we don't have a ton of experience. But allegedly we're a good development program which means being competitive IMO should be the baseline. Do I expect to beat the Oklahoma's of the world on the regular?
Nope. Maybe 1 out of 4 or 2 outta 5. Something like that.
But while I recognize your logic and realize what you are saying, I just can't be happy with that this late into a regime. If we had lost 20 players to gambling, or had a massive staff exodus like a whole new offensive staff, it'd be a little different. But we went in for a grease and oil change, not a complete body overhaul in the off-season.
I think we ran the ball reasonably well - key word reasonably - once we decided to spread them out, established the passing game and didn't try running into 8-9 man boxes, which even CMC talked about the number of hats in the box.
We're not going to turn into the Eagles or the 2022 Carolina Panthers but it showed a little sign of life.
Essentially, we're just opposite side of the coin. Where some might take being competitive for 3 quarters with Oklahoma as a moral victory, I see it as not being sure when - or ever - we're going to close to a point where we think we have a real chance of winning instead of just being competitive. That's why in year 7 its frustrating to be looking for moral victories. Coming off of missing a bowl and a 6 loss season the year before, all momentum is at dangerous risk of stalling within the program IMO.
I fully expect us to be 2-3 by tomorrow night. I just can't see that as a good thing or come out of that feeling OK. Hopefully there are positives in terms of growth and development - I'm just gonna be depressed overall knowing with each "moral" victory - the chances of another bowl season spent home increases
Oh I’m not saying we’re better…or that their schedule has been easier than ours. I actually didn’t even consider that. I only am not yet convinced they have a top 5 defense. They may…but they haven’t played anyone good enough to warrant that kind of talk yet.
I'm still not fully convinced this version of OU is on par with the Lincoln Riley OU teams..
Campbell historically does really well in this game.
I want to see our pass rush develop something, we have not had sacks since the UNI game. If three don't get there, blitz more people, this is big boy football. Cannot let a QB sit back there for 6 seconds.
I predict there will be at least one legitimate chance to do so and the review will say no targeting - if it even gets reviewed.
Honestly, I want a Kempt repeat.
I want CMC to go for the win.
Go routes on the first play, and have Rocco heave it.
Play to win.
Predictable (CampbellBall) ISU has no chance winning this game.
Chaotic (joefrog) ISU has a slim chance of winning this game.
I'll always take slim over none.
Be bold Matt.
I want CMC to go for the win.
Go routes on the first play, and have Rocco heave it.
Play to win.
Predictable (CampbellBall) ISU has no chance winning this game.
Chaotic (joefrog) ISU has a slim chance of winning this game.
I'll always take slim over none.
Be bold Matt.
I think it will be a really good test for a young team, win or lose.
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