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A few Thoughts

Oklahoma fans rush the field with 28 seconds left.
Do they know they are Oklahoma fans???
Even dumber than the Arizona State idiots today.

Pure coaching genius before the two minute timeout.
Acting like we were going big and then comimg out with the exotic. The halfback pass.
That call would have been made at 2:20.

The game we were spot on game plan wise and we try every way to screw it up.
Knew the punt was getting blocked before the snap.
bet most of you felt it, too.

Still gutted it out.
I was seeing Tech revisited there for a moment.

Refs just hosed Auburn versus aTm on a OPI. Won't be the last time.Overtime.

Got to find a way to beat the Sodbusters.

THis game should have been much easier.
Butr we have an ability to overcome adversity.
Which we seldom did before.


Early forecast next week.. Cold. No snow.

That kicker owed us a missed kick.

TOE Football Coaching Scenarios

There has been some speculation among media folks covering the Squawks and their fans that Freerents could retire after this season. Some fans want him gone. As a Cyclone fan, would you prefer that he walks away after this season or hangs on for another 3-5 years? My opinion is that I would like him to stay (too long) so they continue on a downward descent. I think their recruiting will slide, as happened with Hayden Fry, and the team will be even weaker in 3-5 years than they are now. Freerents has proven he cannot recruit and develop QBs and they lose many of their top players going into next year. Next year could be a sub .500 year for the Squawks and maybe we are ready to start a winning streak against them. Go Cyclones!

Mouser's halfback option call

I don't think it can be understated as to what a phenomenal play call that was.

I thought besides that, he was relatively poor for a lot of the game. Especially down near the goal line earlier, we were incredibly unorganized and running very poor plays.

But I have rewatched that play. It's 3rd and short. Everybody knows that Hanson should be our go-to guy in third and short. We know it. Utah knows it. Everybody in the stadium knows it.

When Rocco pitched the ball to Hansen , all 11 guys on the Utah defense collapsed in on the line of scrimmage trying to make the stop. No one saw the pass coming.

I thought that Mouser struggled in many other parts of this game, but that was just a phenomenal call. Giving him massive props for that.

Player of note in Colorado/Michigan State game

Martin Rancik’s son Sebastian is a true freshman for the Buffaloes. He wasn’t a player CTJO & staff pursued in the 2024 class.

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Observations from Maui

We splurged and did the Cyclone Maui package. Having a great time!

1. TONS of Cyclone fans here. Our fan base clearly outnumber the Spartan, Flyers and Husky fans here at the hotel.

2. Coach's get together yesterday on the beach. Included free throw contest. T J. missed some. Not his day. 🙂

3. Met Jones, Watson, Jefferson and Fish in the elevator. They are freaking tall when standing next to them.

4. Jim Carey look-a-like fan is here. Awesome!

5. Cyclone players and fans are ready for game one. GO CYCLONES!! 🌪️🌪️🌪️

FOOTBALL ***Iowa State @ Utah game prediction winners***

Thank you to everyone who participated last week. The final score was Iowa State 31, Utah 28 (ISU by 3 and 59 total points). The Cyclones passed for 282 yards.

Here are the winners:
@Skycy1 had ISU by 3 with 45 total points and 210 yards passing for ISU - gets three months added onto the term of their subscription.
@mrcyfan had ISU by 3 with 37 total points and 244 yards passing for ISU - gets two months added onto the term of their subscription.
@golfncy had ISU by 3 with 37 total points and 222 yards passing for ISU - gets one month added onto the term of their subscription.

Alston, Snyder, Green, et al .....

Has Snyder been hurt? Maybe I missed that. He looked good as designated pass rusher. Green looked good in 1 game (WVU). Is Alston a bust or not good enough and will get his chance next year? I know CMC doesnt divulge things. Any inside info, rumors, educated opinions or 2 bit opinions!? Any other players who have drifted away from memory others can think of? I completely forgot about Surges. Heard he was available vs Utah.

Updated Bowl Projections

Back to both prognosticators having us in Orlando...one a not so sexy match up vs. Duke.

Both have Boise State as the number 4 seed. WTH? Boise State beats 2-9 Wyoming by four points yesterday, and they get the 4 seed?!

Hopefully we just take care of business.

Saturday, December 28

Pop-Tarts Bowl
Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida)
3:30 p.m., ABC

Bonagura: Duke vs. Iowa State
Schlabach:
Clemson vs. Iowa State

https://www.espn.com/college-footba...football-playoff-bowl-projections-week-13-cfp
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BASKETBALL ***Iowa State remains at #5 in this week's AP poll***

That means tonight's matchup against #4 Auburn will remain a matchup of top-five teams.

We are closer to WWIII in history, and who is actually running the country?

Biden is brain dead. Commie is missing in action. The world progressives are BEGGING for WWIII apparently in the Ukraine. Who the hell is running our country? Trump could easily solve the Ukraine war, so progressives decide that we need to have WWIII before he gets into office? Going to be a very dangerous time for the world before Trump is inaugurated. Progressives are insane.
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