The KU Flop and the Importance of 2009 for ISU

MrReality

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True...but all those teams aren't going to stop recruiting either.

Bingo. Just because Nebraska and Missouri are losing a lot of players doesn't mean they will not be good. I'm sure I'll get bashed for this, but I'm guessing a lot of 2nd stringers at those schools would be starting at ISU. They have both recruited well the last few years and have some talent stock piled (not to the level of Texas and OU obviously).

I think the original post brought up an excellent point. It is very difficult for a program trying to be on the rise to face Texas, OU, and T Tech for 2 consecutive years. Add Missouri and Nebraska to the mix and you are looking at 5 almost certain loses. Throw in Kansas and Iowa and you have two more very challenging games. They could play well all season and still have 7 losses.
 

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I really don't think it will be that easy. A home date with Utah and a road game at Iowa in 2010 are pretty high hurdles to clear on the way to 9-3. And do you think the entire North will just roll over for us? I would expect there will be at least one top 25 program there as well.

Plus, let's say we do go 9-3. That would put us at 5-3 in conference, what are the chances that we get into the title game at 5-3?

Having a good team's season ruined by this schedule isn't unique to KU this season. Just look back at our own history. In 2002 we are 6-1, ranked in the top 10, with a QB getting some early heisman buzz. Enter the south, exit with a 7-7 season and a disaster on some blue turf. The season that followed was even uglier at 2-10.

I maintain that this team has to show something next season or getting through the 2010 and 11 seasons is going to be tough. And it isn't going to do us much good as far as recruiting, donations, or ticket sales are concerned either.

I love that we can be looking at a possible goose egg for a conference season and are talking about a 9 win season in the cards for the next season or two.
 

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