ISU coach McCarney shows how stupid a game coach he is. Cyclones have plenty of time left to drive and possibly regain momentum, but McCarney sits on the ball. Coaches must realize the clock starts when the ball is whistled in play. Iowa State had three time outs left, with 1:14 left in the half. Call a t.o. and the try to drive. I have money on Iowa State, but hope the Hawks win.
I agree, but Meyer is asking for an injury in they keep calling that play. Running the option is safer for a Q.B. since they are moving at a slant, but Meyer runs straight up the field. He's a big, tough kid, but IMO Iowa State is using that play a little too much. Iowa needs to run the ball.
Remember, Iowa does tend to get better as the season progresses, but Iowa State certainly the best team on the field in the first half. And also remember, ISU should be decent, although they have struggled against Toledo and UNLV. Iowa State puts much more emphasis on this game, than Iowa does. And normally, Iowa State peaks with this game and Iowa rises. But with that said, Iowa does look very average.
Iowa State as a 14-point dog is certainly the play here. As I said earlier, the Cyclones view this game different than Iowa. Plus, the Cyclones offense is too good, for Iowa State to be a 14-point doggie.