We often hear talk about winning in the margins. In 2022 we were very poor at it. Save for the TCU game, we played a lot of close games and lost too many. We didn't do well in those margins.
Last year, we did better - but it was far from perfect. A pick 6 versus Iowa that even I could see before it was thown. [Not high praise.] A pick 6 versus Kansas that was almost as bad. The game versus Ohio. Even with sickness, it was still Ohio. Inexplicable starts versus Kansas, Ohio, and Memphis. Some uncharacteristic defensive breakdowns, particularly versus Kansas and Memphis.
If we want to take that next step we have to be better in those type of situations. And have a sideline referee who can see 8" inbounds is not out of bounds (KU game punt return TD called dead.) It is why I continue to be nervous. 6+ decades of Cyclone Fandom. God, I do love it.
Last year, we did better - but it was far from perfect. A pick 6 versus Iowa that even I could see before it was thown. [Not high praise.] A pick 6 versus Kansas that was almost as bad. The game versus Ohio. Even with sickness, it was still Ohio. Inexplicable starts versus Kansas, Ohio, and Memphis. Some uncharacteristic defensive breakdowns, particularly versus Kansas and Memphis.
If we want to take that next step we have to be better in those type of situations. And have a sideline referee who can see 8" inbounds is not out of bounds (KU game punt return TD called dead.) It is why I continue to be nervous. 6+ decades of Cyclone Fandom. God, I do love it.
