In the old days it used to be that Football teams like Penn State and Notre Dame wouldn't even put names on the back of their uniforms because the team was more important than and individual. This message brought to you by "He Hate Me". Call me old fashion, but If we are going to have a beauty pageant I want to see some good old fashioned swimsuit modeling, and when it comes to the talent show it doesn't matter what you say about world hunger or your stance on Ethiopian politics. There is really only one talent that I care about and it won't be demonstrated on stage, or film unless you are Kim Karadashian.
Mostly I would like to thank Nike and The Oregon Ducks. The Oregon (Ducks) Douches have a new uniform for every game. Kind of cool if you are an Oregon fan, but kind of annoying if you aren't. Don't get me wrong I don't have anything against ducks (or deuches for the matter), it is one of my favorite hunting seasons.
Iowa State Outlook for the week is: cloudy.
Baylor Offense is Good: Baylor is the nation's most productive offense, with 715 total yards and 63 points a game. Scary good is the best way to put it. Not," ah you got me Halloween scary", I mean like this could be a massive blowout scary. Baylar is 1st in scoring offense at 63.4 ppg, a full touchdown ahead of Oregon. 4th in rushing offense at 299.6 ypg, 2nd in passing offense with 414.2 ypg, and 1st in total offense with 713.8 ypg, an 83 yard lead over Oregon. Now the Bears are back at Floyd Casey Stadium, They have won 16 of their last 17 home games, and nine in a row overall.
Iowa State Offense is Better, But Not Good Enough: Iowa State is scoring more than it has in Rhoads' first four seasons at 29 points a game, and is plus-six in turnover margin. But that isn't translating into wins. Nor does that allow you to be competitive in the offense laden Big XII. The Cyclones' four losses are by a combined 22 points. Quarterback Sam B. Richardson is playing with a bum ankle. ''He hasn't been great and he certainly hasn't been bad,'' Rhoads said. ''Injuries are part of the game, and you deal with that. With that in mind, I think he's played good football for us.'' QB Sam Richardson is one key. If he is healthy and can run, Iowa State will score points. Aaron Wimberly is the other more important key. He left last weeks game early. The Baylor defense does allow teams to run, so if Wimberly can be healthy he could have another big game.
Baylor Defense: Doesn't Matter. Baylor offense will score at will. If there is one positive for Iowa State when it comes to this match up it's the fact that Baylor ranks 61st nationally in rushing defense with 155 yards per game allowed on the ground.
Iowa State Defense: Linebackers Jake Knott and A.J. Klein have moved on after being the heart of the Iowa State defense for several seasons. But the Cyclones still have the Big 12's top two tacklers. Linebacker Jeremiah George, whose 31 consecutive starts are the most on the team, and is the Big 12 leader with 10.2 tackles per game. Second in the league is ISU safety Jacques Washington with 10.0 per game. Central Michigan is the only other team with two players averaging at least 10 tackles.
Prediction: This one isn't close - Baylor by a lot, unless Iowa State gets some turnovers. This game has been the one that has been scaring me the most. Iowa State won at home last year, I would expect the Bears to come out and put the pedal to the metal and I don't expect them to throttle back if they are way ahead. If the Cyclones win, I'll be having AlcoHALL and Oates for breakfast.
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