Jirehl going down on the first series and not returning had to have an impact on the effectiveness of the run game today
Worst call of the Campbell era
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100%. That's also the odds of picking up a first down there if Dekkers sneaks it. We would have had 45-50 seconds left to take a shot at winning the game in regulation. This was a very dumb decision.
The crosser were fine because our Oline protection was terrible for most of the day, need something quick. But damn X you need to get the first down no matter what.
my theory is there was never any intention of going for it, just a ruse to draw KU offsides. Decision to kick FG was made.
That was the biggest ***** call I've ever seen
Games like this make me miss Rhoads. If he was going to go down, at least he would have gone down swinging.
There is no killer instinct in us
Maybe that’s okay. Maybe, unfortunately, he’s already peaked.
I'm kind of curious about the 'did not travel with the team' part of Norton's deal today.
Is the 'team-led' thing not going well this year?
I'm certainly not on the 'fire campbell' wagon, but as much credit as he gets, some should probably go to the fact that ISU has never been in a better situation for a coach to take over. Facilities finally up to a respectable level, fan attendance at all time highs, finally getting equal revenue within the conference, etc.
Way too early to be hoping he leaves, but it would be premature to call it doomsday if\when it happens down the road for whatever reason.
Who knew getting those 2 points would ultimately be bad.
Hiring a coach is a crap shoot I’d prefer to avoid.
It was the right call strategically. Ultimately, we need a better kicker. Who recruited gilbert anyway? Dan macarney?
It's fine if we're on schedule for 1st/2nd down, or if the route goes past the chains on 3rd/4th down. When the route is short of the sticks, then you're requiring the WR to not only make a catch over the middle but then also make a move up field after the catch. If it's 3rd down and you're already planning to go for it on 4th that's OK. I like the aggressiveness to think about going on 4th down, but I'd rather just convert the 3rd down...
I think the other problem this exposes is how weak we are in 3rd/4th and short. The staff probably didn’t have faith we would get it because they have shown no clue how to handle it this year.
Can’t believe I haven’t seen a “Special Teams Coach?” Thread yet. Because we need one, badly.
Never happen. Campbell is stubborn and Manning is his boy.
