TCU... Trap Game or Blowout?

[mjhavlo76]

I don't think it is a trap game either.

Iowa State wins by a margin somewhere between 10-15 points I would say. Not what I would call a woodshed beating, but decisive nonetheless.

TCU likes to slow the tempo, that gives us fits.

Iowa State 72

TCU 59

 

[MrApathy]

Survey says:

Business as usual

 

[allfourcy]

There is no Big 12 road game that you can overlook. It isn't a trap, but it isn't a blow-off either.

Agree. To ignore the KU loss at TCU last year would not be wise. TCU also tied with Sooners 'at' OU with couple minutes left. Remember, they hung in there with us at Hilton. (the game where many were hoping we could clear the bench, rest starters...we could not at all). Must be solid to win.

 

[tejasclone]

The fact that TCU still hasn't won a game in the Big 12 this year actually makes me terrified, but I suppose that is just my inner Cyclone speaking.

 

[CycloneErik]

8-12 point win. Much more likely towards the 8 than the 12.
TCU plays hard and mucks things up. They'll keep it closer than anyone wants.

 

[Thomasrickj]

I'm thinking 78 for us (just because TCU is so damn slow) and 60 for them.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Business as usual. No walk in the park for sure, so the guys will have to be mentally into it, but I don't think their zone can do anything with us, particularly given the fact that we broke it from the inside out last time.

 

[CYCLNST8]

Not understanding the over confidence here. TCU gets their first conference win and holds ISU under 70 the only time this season. 69-67 bad guys. I don't see another road win this year. Hope I'm wrong. Good news is I don't see another home loss.

 

[Stewo]

So, ISU is going to give TCU it's first conference win of the season according to some. That's that ***** mentality Cyclone fans like to take on. Good stuff.

 

[twocoach]

Shut down Anderson and you shut down their entire offense. ISU should win this by 20+ easily.

 

[mcdrier]

I think they got the confidence once again, and they will have plenty of fresh legs again to rest up for travel on Friday, to get ready for a mid-afternoon Sat. game....

 

[vmbplayer]

If we play like we did against wvu we will lose this game. Barring that clones win, but we won't blow them out. We never put teams away big we just get Ws. I dont know the spread but if I was a gambling type I'd probably take the toads and the points if its anything more than 6.

 

[DFWCyclone]

I'll weigh in now. I'm going to be bringing a few hundred of my closest friends to the game from North Texas and beyond. We will be moving down into the lower bowl and We. Will. Be. Loud. The DFW Alum group (I'm the VP) has been organizing for this game for a few months now and I expect a large ISU turnout (Perhaps more Cyclone fans than TCU fans in attendance). I think TCU will give us fits with their slowdown tactics, the Clones like to stretch their legs and run. The lack of energy in the arena seemed to affect the ISU squad last year in Ft Worth so that is one aspect to keep in mind. I believe we take care of business but it will be a battle. Cyclones win by 9.

Final score 75-66

 

[IASTATE4LIFE]

I'll weigh in now. I'm going to be bringing a few hundred of my closest friends to the game from North Texas and beyond. We will be moving down into the lower bowl and We. Will. Be. Loud. The DFW Alum group (I'm the VP) has been organizing for this game for a few months now and I expect a large ISU turnout (Perhaps more Cyclone fans than TCU fans in attendance). I think TCU will give us fits with their slowdown tactics, the Clones like to stretch their legs and run. The lack of energy in the arena seemed to affect the ISU squad last year in Ft Worth so that is one aspect to keep in mind. I believe we take care of business but it will be a battle. Cyclones win by 9.

Final score 75-66

Thanks to all of you. Cheer your *** off for all of us.

 

[Jack34]

Granted it's TCU, I think we use this game to prove ourselves on the road.

ISU by 10+ pts.

 

[Bobber]

I think we're past the trap stage. Think the guys are going to be pretty focused now through the end of March.

 

[CYCLNST8]

I'll weigh in now. I'm going to be bringing a few hundred of my closest friends to the game from North Texas and beyond. We will be moving down into the lower bowl and We. Will. Be. Loud. The DFW Alum group (I'm the VP) has been organizing for this game for a few months now and I expect a large ISU turnout (Perhaps more Cyclone fans than TCU fans in attendance). I think TCU will give us fits with their slowdown tactics, the Clones like to stretch their legs and run. The lack of energy in the arena seemed to affect the ISU squad last year in Ft Worth so that is one aspect to keep in mind. I believe we take care of business but it will be a battle. Cyclones win by 9.

Final score 75-66

I hope our boys give you plenty to cheer about. I like our chances better on a neutral court.

 

[alarson]

If they show up like it could be a trap, we'll blow them out. If they show up expecting a blowout (or dont show up at all like WVU last week), it could be a trap.

We get our 70ish and win by 10.

 

[tim_redd]

With the TCU game in between two revenge games, I'll be happy with a w any way we get it.

 

[ribsnwhiskey]

No blowout. Not a trap. Just go to work and get a W.