As this year winds down with anothe physical game and Bowl prep and game, I am surprised and disappointed in the season. My disappointment is the inexplicable loss to Ohio and the flat first-half performance v. Kansas.
IMO, we should be 8-3 (6-2) right now. Texas was just better, particularly their defensive line versus our offensive line. That same mismatch, along with inexplicable coaching approach to that game, was a major factor versus EIU.
So what would I like to see for next year.
IMO, we should be 8-3 (6-2) right now. Texas was just better, particularly their defensive line versus our offensive line. That same mismatch, along with inexplicable coaching approach to that game, was a major factor versus EIU.
So what would I like to see for next year.
- Continues Special Teams improvement. Inconsistency has tempered the vast improvement we saw this year. That consistency is the next step, I think.
- A major step forward for the offensive line. I know. The never ending request of Cyclone fans.
- Depth on defense backfield, particularly safety. As hard as they hit, they just don't stand up for the long haul.
- Better linebacker play. We struggled with gap control (also safety issue) too often and that is critical to our style of defense.
