Dec 28 | Camping World Bowl | Iowa State

[Irish#1]

Koon has ‘Live Laugh Love’ painted in his living room

It was his first tattoo.

 

[ulukinatme]

Busch is awful.

If you're going cheap, go all the way baby.

https://youtu.be/nTVj5lIkxp4

I would have said Natty Ice.

 

[Irish YJ]

It was his first tattoo.

I thought his first one was "PIIMB"

 

[OphionCyclone]

Went to a bowl game about a decade ago that Iowa State played in, and every ISU fan over 25 had the exact same outfit:

-Jorts
-Cell phone clipped to belt
-Bowl shirts instead of regular team shirts


The game was NYE evening, it was legitimately cold for AZ standards, and those guys ran up and down Mill Ave all night after the game in those jorts and it was probably 40 degrees or colder. They played Minnesota, and even those people were dressed appropriately.


*Fun crowd though. They really love their team, and are passionate about them. Have that little brother in the state chip on shoulder that Purdue, MSU, Auburn, etc have

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Yeah some of the older fanbase dress like dorks, but you're right about the passion the fans have for the team. We have been setting attendance records like crazy over the last ten years even in the later Paul Rhoads years, which were pretty brutal. Now we have coach Campbell, and everyone loves him and believes he is going to continue to build Iowa State into a solid football program.

The ISU o-line have played really well in some games this year and have only given up 14 sacks through 12 games, but the Notre Dame pass rush makes me very nervous. I like the secondary you guys have. ISU could end up having a really hard time moving the ball. I do like the way ISU's defense matches up against your offense though. I'm expecting a close game with both teams scoring in the low 20's.

Cheers

 

[Circa]

[/B]Busch is awful.

If you're going cheap, go all the way baby.

https://youtu.be/nTVj5lIkxp4

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can you at least do auditing????

 

[ShamrockOnHelmet]

Is there any juice for this game yet? Or still crickets?

 

[BeauBenken]

Yeah some of the older fanbase dress like dorks, but you're right about the passion the fans have for the team. We have been setting attendance records like crazy over the last ten years even in the later Paul Rhoads years, which were pretty brutal. Now we have coach Campbell, and everyone loves him and believes he is going to continue to build Iowa State into a solid football program.



The ISU o-line have played really well in some games this year and have only given up 14 sacks through 12 games, but the Notre Dame pass rush makes me very nervous. I like the secondary you guys have. ISU could end up having a really hard time moving the ball. I do like the way ISU's defense matches up against your offense though. I'm expecting a close game with both teams scoring in the low 20's.



Cheers

Welcome to the board. We like opposing viewpoints so long as they are polite... and so long as you can survive the ribbing by many of the posters.

Good luck and welcome aboard!

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[Irish#1]

Yeah some of the older fanbase dress like dorks, but you're right about the passion the fans have for the team. We have been setting attendance records like crazy over the last ten years even in the later Paul Rhoads years, which were pretty brutal. Now we have coach Campbell, and everyone loves him and believes he is going to continue to build Iowa State into a solid football program.

The ISU o-line have played really well in some games this year and have only given up 14 sacks through 12 games, but the Notre Dame pass rush makes me very nervous. I like the secondary you guys have. ISU could end up having a really hard time moving the ball. I do like the way ISU's defense matches up against your offense though. I'm expecting a close game with both teams scoring in the low 20's.

Cheers

We have a couple of Bama fans on here who post all the time. We welcome other fans. Just a word of warning. This board likes substance and facts, so if you're posting based on a hunch or gut feeling, you better state that right up front.

Now for those of use who are not familiar with ISU's FB program fill us in. Who's the best player on D & O? What area is the weakest link?

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

I've tailgated with a ton of SEC fans from just about every school. They're all pretty fun unless it's a rivalry game and it's a big game record/ranking wise. ACC are pretty fun too.Tailgated for years wit TN fans. Great bunch.

L'Ville fans were hit and miss. Like a lot of fan bases, some were really cool but others were just pricks. Not sure if they were thrown off by the number of green shirts roaming around or if they were cranky from Petrino.

Been to Knoxville for a couple games, they are a good group of fans. I'm a closet Volunteer fan, not enough to get invested but enough that I pull for them. Wish they'd get back to being relevant, maybe the momentum they built in the second half of their season (albeit against a pretty weak schedule) will carry into next season. Wonder how they'll fare against IU

 

[ulukinatme]

Yeah some of the older fanbase dress like dorks, but you're right about the passion the fans have for the team. We have been setting attendance records like crazy over the last ten years even in the later Paul Rhoads years, which were pretty brutal. Now we have coach Campbell, and everyone loves him and believes he is going to continue to build Iowa State into a solid football program.

The ISU o-line have played really well in some games this year and have only given up 14 sacks through 12 games, but the Notre Dame pass rush makes me very nervous. I like the secondary you guys have. ISU could end up having a really hard time moving the ball. I do like the way ISU's defense matches up against your offense though. I'm expecting a close game with both teams scoring in the low 20's.

Cheers

Welcome! I think the pass rush shouldn't give you as much worry as it once would have. Some injuries have hampered them late in the season, it's not as strong as once billed. The secondary is certainly improving though. Hamilton has been a blessing from nowhere, and Shaun Crawford got healthy again which was good news for us. I do think the most interesting matchup will be our offense verses your defense. It all depends on which Ian Book shows up: the one that struggled at Michigan (As the whole offense did, and playcalling was garbage too), or the Book that finished the season strong. Big layoffs in between games do funny things to players.

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

Yeah some of the older fanbase dress like dorks, but you're right about the passion the fans have for the team. We have been setting attendance records like crazy over the last ten years even in the later Paul Rhoads years, which were pretty brutal. Now we have coach Campbell, and everyone loves him and believes he is going to continue to build Iowa State into a solid football program.

The ISU o-line have played really well in some games this year and have only given up 14 sacks through 12 games, but the Notre Dame pass rush makes me very nervous. I like the secondary you guys have. ISU could end up having a really hard time moving the ball. I do like the way ISU's defense matches up against your offense though. I'm expecting a close game with both teams scoring in the low 20's.

Cheers

Yeah, the ISU defense versus ND's offense is the matchup I'm looking forward to as well. ND's offense turned it up in the latter part of the season (albeit against weaker teams) after ND had taken some control away from the OC who is no longer with the team.

The bowl game is an audition for the interim guys and ND could return as many as 9 starters on offense next year so ISU's defense will be a great measuring stick to see what the future holds.

 

[Legacy]

PFF has ranked all 80 college football bowl quarterbacks by pro potential.

8. BROCK PURDY, IOWA STATE CYCLONES
Year: Sophomore

Purdy has shown mastery of the Iowa State offense well beyond his years after an 88.0 passing grade last season and 82.5 this season. His pocket presence is especially impressive. On 496 dropbacks behind a shoddy Iowa State offensive line, Purdy has taken only 15 sacks.

Bowl matchup: Notre Dame in the Camping World Bowl

Brock Purdy ranks 4th in Passing (Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only )through 12/14/2019

http://www.cfbstats.com/2019/leader/national/player/split20/category02/sort01.html

 

[Irish2155]

L'Ville fans were hit and miss. Like a lot of fan bases, some were really cool but others were just pricks. Not sure if they were thrown off by the number of green shirts roaming around or if they were cranky from Petrino.

Been to Knoxville for a couple games, they are a good group of fans. I'm a closet Volunteer fan, not enough to get invested but enough that I pull for them. Wish they'd get back to being relevant, maybe the momentum they built in the second half of their season (albeit against a pretty weak schedule) will carry into next season. Wonder how they'll fare against IU

The L'Ville bartender serving me after getting booted from the stadium was definitely hit!!!

Fun fact re: Tennessee - one of the girls who works for me in NY, her daughter is a photographer for the football team. They are both super excited about heading to Jacksonville and we have a friendly wager on the game. Of course I have IU.

 

[Irish YJ]

L'Ville fans were hit and miss. Like a lot of fan bases, some were really cool but others were just pricks. Not sure if they were thrown off by the number of green shirts roaming around or if they were cranky from Petrino.

Been to Knoxville for a couple games, they are a good group of fans. I'm a closet Volunteer fan, not enough to get invested but enough that I pull for them. Wish they'd get back to being relevant, maybe the momentum they built in the second half of their season (albeit against a pretty weak schedule) will carry into next season. Wonder how they'll fare against IU

I've partied with some Ville fans out at the bars post game and had a blast. It was at the Phoenix Hill Tavern back in the day. Great great bar. Pretty sure it's torn down now. Went there also to watch a buddy of mine play in a bad. It was an awesome place for sports and tunes.

I'm a closet Vol fan too. Had tix for year to TN and went pretty regularly with my buddy who is a grad. We always tailgated with the RV crew and got to know them very very well. IU fan too. I don't really care who wins, just happy to see both in the post season again.

 

[Circa]

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[ulukinatme]

The L'Ville bartender serving me after getting booted from the stadium was definitely hit!!!

Yeah, next time come to the tailgate like you're supposed to and we would have had plenty of beer, vodka, and whiskey for ya Your random text messages to the group as you were getting thrown out were hilarious though.

I've partied with some Ville fans out at the bars post game and had a blast.

This year's game? Shoulda told us you were gonna be there!

 

[Irish YJ]

Yeah, next time come to the tailgate like you're supposed to and we would have had plenty of beer, vodka, and whiskey for ya Your random text messages to the group as you were getting thrown out were hilarious though.



This year's game? Shoulda told us you were gonna be there!

Nah, it was many moons ago. Mid 90s I think. Haven't been to a game in a couple years. Almost all my personal travel and vacation have revolved around my mom who is fighting health issues. Will definitely ping you when I'm back in the game.

 

[Circa]

Nah, it was many moons ago. Mid 90s I think. Haven't been to a game in a couple years. Almost all my personal travel and vacation have revolved around my mom who is fighting health issues. Will definitely ping you when I'm back in the game.

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[Irish2155]

Yeah, next time come to the tailgate like you're supposed to and we would have had plenty of beer, vodka, and whiskey for ya Your random text messages to the group as you were getting thrown out were hilarious though.



This year's game? Shoulda told us you were gonna be there!

LOL, my bad. The old man doesn't get around like he used to.

 

[drayer54]

I might cry real tears if this game is close. That is all.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I think the team comes out mad. Hopefully that mean they blow ISU out. Alohi Gilman in an interview was pissed and felt the team was disrespected going to the Camping World bowl for a 10 win team. Hopefully the rest of the team feels the same way and they come out and play with a chip on their shoulder.


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[Old Man Mike]

Iowa State is too good to be beaten badly. I'll be satisfied with whatever win we can get.

I DO believe that Book will really roll though --- we just have to cut him a little slack --- not every drive can be Drew Brees.

What we really need is some genius by Clark Lea. I expect ISU to march on its first and second drives behind that QB and special plays. THEN I hope that our DC genius gets the game by the throat.

 

[ThePiombino]

Iowa State is too good to be beaten badly. I'll be satisfied with whatever win we can get.

I DO believe that Book will really roll though --- we just have to cut him a little slack --- not every drive can be Drew Brees.

What we really need is some genius by Clark Lea. I expect ISU to march on its first and second drives behind that QB and special plays. THEN I hope that our DC genius gets the game by the throat.

It's college football. Any team can be beaten badly on any given day. See us vs Michigan, Bama vs Clemson, OSU vs Purdue, etc...

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[Irishize]

Iowa State is too good to be beaten badly. I'll be satisfied with whatever win we can get.

I DO believe that Book will really roll though --- we just have to cut him a little slack --- not every drive can be Drew Brees.

What we really need is some genius by Clark Lea. I expect ISU to march on its first and second drives behind that QB and special plays. THEN I hope that our DC genius gets the game by the throat.

If ISU marches on their first two drives they will have reversed a trend that led to so many close games. They consistently struggled in the 1st (& sometimes 4th) quarter(s) this season. They find their rhythm in the 2nd & 3rd. But it’s a bowl game so who the hell knows!?

 

[stlnd01]

If ISU marches on their first two drives they will have reversed a trend that led to so many close games. They consistently struggled in the 1st (& sometimes 4th) quarter(s) this season. They find their rhythm in the 2nd & 3rd. But it’s a bowl game so who the hell knows!?

I haven't looked at stats but I feel like our defense plays best in the second quarter (when Lea has made adjustments after the first couple drives), and the third (when he's made more at halftime). So, we match up well.

 

[arrowryan]

Iowa State is too good to be beaten badly. I'll be satisfied with whatever win we can get.

I DO believe that Book will really roll though --- we just have to cut him a little slack --- not every drive can be Drew Brees.

What we really need is some genius by Clark Lea. I expect ISU to march on its first and second drives behind that QB and special plays. THEN I hope that our DC genius gets the game by the throat.

So you're hoping he gives us what he's given us basically every game as a DC?

If Book rolls, then the team will roll.

 

[Irish#1]

L'Ville fans were hit and miss. Like a lot of fan bases, some were really cool but others were just pricks. Not sure if they were thrown off by the number of green shirts roaming around or if they were cranky from Petrino.

Been to Knoxville for a couple games, they are a good group of fans. I'm a closet Volunteer fan, not enough to get invested but enough that I pull for them. Wish they'd get back to being relevant, maybe the momentum they built in the second half of their season (albeit against a pretty weak schedule) will carry into next season. Wonder how they'll fare against IU

Went to the Irish Vols game in Knoxville back in 2001(?). Great group of fans. The Vols are my wife's closet team because orange is her second favorite color. lol

 

[rtrn2glory]

So you're hoping he gives us what he's given us basically every game as a DC?

If Book rolls, then the team will roll.

Not to be an ass, but Michigan says hi.

 

[arrowryan]

Not to be an ass, but Michigan says hi.

That’s why I added in the “basically” lol.

 

[OphionCyclone]

We have a couple of Bama fans on here who post all the time. We welcome other fans. Just a word of warning. This board likes substance and facts, so if you're posting based on a hunch or gut feeling, you better state that right up front.

Now for those of use who are not familiar with ISU's FB program fill us in. Who's the best player on D & O? What area is the weakest link?

Thanks for having me. I don't normally post on other teams' forums, but I have always liked Notre Dame and have always respected your program.

Best player on offense... I would say our tight end Charlie Kolar. He is a potential first round pick in 2021 or 2022. He leads a really solid trio of tight ends.

Defensively would probably be defensive tackle Ray Lima or "star safety" Greg Eisworth. Eisworth has been banged up for most of the second half of the year.

Our o-line has only given up 14 sacks on the season but they do struggle against good pass rushing teams such as Notre Dame. Our offense can put up big numbers at times, but there are other times where they really struggle once they get into opponents territory.