Prediction Time | Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Iowa St. Cyclones
by Seth C on Oct 1, 2010 8:00 AM CDT
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DATE: October 2, 2010 | LOCATION: Ames, IA | WEATHER: Sunny, High 67 | TIME: 6:00 p.m. CST
TV: Fox College Sports | RADIO: Affiliates | GAME CAST: Fox Sports
Synopsis of the Game | I don't have a clue about what the offense is going to do and that makes predicting how I think this game will play out incredibly difficult. I just want a win. My offensive MVP is predicated on what I want to happen and I'm sure that a lot of you feel the same way.
Offensive MVP | QB Steven Sheffield
Defensive MVP | S Cody Davis
Final Score | Texas Tech Red Raiders 35, Iowa St. Cyclones 10
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Red Raiders Win Red Raiders Win
Backup QB enters the game mideway thru the second quarter after Potts goes 3 and out in his first three possessions. Sticks comes in and scores on this first three possessions as the Red Raiders come back to defeat the Cyclones 31-24. Sticks hits 22 of 30 passes for 359 yards, and 0 Int. In his post game notes Tubby says, “Potts still our man, he has a long leash.” Another Red Raider First Down.
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
Thats awesome
I like the synopsis. Count me in
Here's what I'm thinking.......
Texas Tech 49 Iowa State 17
OMVP – Torres / Sheffield / Crawford / Batch
DMVP – Smith / Duncan / Davis / Ford
I’m going to try and start counting pancake blocks for our O-Line and shotgun one beer for each one while it happens. This could go terribly wrong or terribly right. It’s just a way to guage our run game and see if the line is getting better. By the end of the season, my alcohol tollerance will be super high or I’ll be in trouble.
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
Kwash funny you mention that;
I think I have consumed more alcohol in the first three games this year than I did all last year, or I finally have built up my tollerance level.
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
If I tried that you would have to set me up
near a huge drainage ditch…
as for me and my house, we chose the Lord.
If...
…Sticks is the OMVP then we roll. If Potts plays the whole game, look for a loss to lowly ISU. This week we find out if Tubs and Brown can coach.
With Sticks:
TTU: 52
ISU: 17
With Potts:
TTU: 17
ISU: 28
OMVP: Sticks or none
DMVP: Duncan
Statement game
This is Neal Browns opportunity to convince people he can coach an offense at this level. I haven’t seen it yet but the schedule doesn’t get much easier so here’s his shot. I really hope Sheffield gets the opportunity he deserves and not just 3 downs. I think our defense scores some points in this game with some pick 6’s. I’m hoping Bront Bird has his coming out party and makes an impact on this defense.
TTU: 45
IS: 17
OMVP: Alex Torres
DMVP: Scott Smith
One last thing: I very happy this morning and smiling ear to ear after watching A&M lose to OSU last night!
"You've got to find your inner pirate" - Mike Leach
As much as i want to believe tubberville will put sticks in i don’t think he will. He said in the beginning of the season he would use both quarterbacks because they were both good.
We still Haven’t much of sheffield yet.
I think the coaches are still experimenting with plays on our offense to get a feel for what works. I believe that we can score 45 point on Iowa but I predict we will be trying to run the ball alot more and i see a low scoring game.
TTU: 27
IS: 17
OMVP: Batch
DMVP: Duncan
Tech angry. Tech smash.
52-10 .. late in the second half the rampaging team leaves the stadium to plunder the Ames Art Museum. We get a win and a few good pieces out of the deal.
OMVP: Sheffield
DMVP: Scott Smith
by merrik on Oct 1, 2010 9:13 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
Blow this team out & get our swagger back.
Stewie Mandel picked this game as the upset special
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/stewart_mandel/09/30/week-5-pickoff/index.html
Sorry Junior, ISU’s pass defense ranking is based on them playing the all-out air assaults of KSU & Iowa- please!
Throw first and ask questions later.
Inability to Prognosticate
Having attended the first three Texas Tech games and seen every play, I feel competent in saying I have no idea how this game will turn out. I haven’t seen Iowa State play a single down. However, I think they’ve hired a coach who wants to be there and their team is playing as a team and will do so for the foreseeable future.
I’m concerned about the chemistry of Tech’s team and I haven’t seen anything on offense that makes me believe there is any continuity from the Leach years to this year. Tech has better talent and more depth than Iowa State, of that I’m sure. However, I think anything can happen. Early turnovers and/or scores will be huge, as I think early momentum may decide the outcome of the game. I’m in “show me” mode.
I dont have a score
but i got some predictions though. My OMVP is Torres, either QB is gonna be glad to have a sure handed receiver back in torres. I think duncan is gonna have himself a nice game. Some tackles, a sack or two, and some TFL. We stuff ISU’s run game and force arnaud to beat us with the pass. Our secondary has a field day. some INT’s, maybe a pick 6, and LOTS of pass breakups. The run game gets going and churns out yards after yards. We win comfortably.
wreck’em
P.S. Suck it A&M! JJ is GARBAGE!
What do you call a Serbian with an insatiable desire for sweets with only one nad (in his throat)?
CHOCOHOLICINADINHISNECKDARKOINSKIVICHSKI
A catalytic Offensive Line.....
propels our lethargic offense back into a new era of swift and decisive execution, while the triad of defensive defiance Duncan/Whitlock/Smith continue to propel us to the holy land of tenacious D.
Tech-45
IS—-20
"I like men who have a future and women who have a past"
Oscar Wilde
I have the sudden urge to listen to Jack Black sing.
Not sure where this came from……
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
From looking at the vote
Optimism reigns high…in spite of the many confessions to buying in to the hype.
I voted a win by at least 7 also…maybe it is my pride.
as for me and my house, we chose the Lord.
I did the same thing, but...
it’s really hard to say. ISU is not a good team, but it remains to be seen whether we are or not. Past years’ performances have to go out the window now.
Tech – 30
ISU – 20
I’m not sure how good Iowa State actually is, but they played Kansas State very well at Kansas State.
Leading 20-17 in the 4th quarter, ISU fumbled the ball on their 25 yard line with around 4 minutes left in the game before falling 27-20.
Kansas State (4-0), defeated UCLA 31-22 in the season opener in Manhattan.
In Kansas State’s victory over ISU, KSU rushed for 262 yards against 104 yards passing.
I think we’ll win. But we’re on the road. ISU has shown that they can play, and we still have consistency issues on offense.
Our talent will ultimately wear ISU down, but I don’t think ISU will go quietly.
I’m hoping for a statement game from the O-Line.
"This time it's different."
Potts = MVP
but our defense falters……………….and we get a shootout.
"As we continue to merely "talk about championships""
Have you been drinking?
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
Got it....
M ost
V aluable
P otts
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Oct 1, 2010 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Only Nick...
can be that kind of MVP.
I think he got fired too.
Just because I'm an artist doesn't mean I don't know my sports. I'll take on ANYONE in Fantasy International Ping Pong!
by Damien Franco on Oct 2, 2010 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions
That is a possibility.
/s/
Alamo Bowl MVP Selection Committee
as for me and my house, we chose the Lord.
Anticipate a good feeling on Sunday morning
We will win against ISU, though I have completely given up on predicting the score. OU will also win giving us new life in the Big 12 title race.
The OSU-aTm game exposed both teams as beatable. =)
I will wake up Sunday morning smiling and eager for Baylor week. I will be going to the game in Dallas next week expecting a great time.
I’ll be rooting for Nebraska to humble the horns on the 16th confident that the Red Raiders will take care of business week by week. Dream big!
Give everyone a 3-1 record (except OSU)
Not that I am a fan of the horns.
But wouldn’t you want ut to win.??
That would give Tech, ou and ut all 3-1 records.
That would balance the field and give Tech the opportunity to turn this season into a Great one.
NUTS - Never Underestimate TEAM Strength
Except our one loss is a conference loss to UT. They are undefeated in conference
We need UT to lose two in conference to pull ahead of them.
It's called the Air Raid. So why would you try to run it like it's 1992?
you are correct
Go ou
I forgot that ut’s loss was not in conference
NUTS - Never Underestimate TEAM Strength
Anyone know if the game will be on the web somewhere—I know last time a DTN’er posted the link to watch the UNM game. Any chance that can happen again?
Not sure
what cable you have, but have you checked for FCS Central (Fox College Sports Central)? Verizon FIOS here in the metroplex has it on channel 301. It’s not quite as rare as the MTN network like last week. If you don’t have it I’d keep an eye on justin.tv, I would think someone would put it on there.
Check veetle.com too.
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
THanks guys.
Channel 301 for me (on Verizon FIOS) shows the Bill Snyder show at 6 pm. I guess I’m on veetle.com with the rest of you.
by WreckerRaider on Oct 1, 2010 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
So here's an iPhone/veetle question...
are you limited to just those 8 or so feeds on the home page? Haven’t found a way to find others.
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Oct 1, 2010 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Is sheffield even getting reps in practice. I agree with the comment that he will not play much.
Tech 24
ISU. 17
by techsj on Oct 1, 2010 12:10 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
He must be by inference, HC said he has gotten to a level where we think he can play
or something like that.
as for me and my house, we chose the Lord.
More Offensive Line Comments;
Watching the OK State and FAggie game last night, the OL and QB really struggled in the first half against the aTm four man rush. Give credit to Dan H. for making the adjustments at halftime. That is what I am talking about. Making halftime adjustments and winning the game Air Raid style. So, why can’t our HC and OC find a way to help out OL and QB.
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
Did you notice that OSU's Air Raid OC
had his OL playing out of a three point stance, knuckle on the ground….I did a double take when I first saw them line up.
as for me and my house, we chose the Lord.
"Mongo is pawn in game of life" ..
So Seth says Sheffield is the MVP?? That’s going to cause trouble. That scenario requires a couple of facts Potts is ineffective or hurt. Sheffield must come in. Or the Raiders trail late in the3rd period and Potts gets pulled by a dissatisfied Offensive coordinator. Or it’s clean up time Tech leads by 4 scores and Sheffield is getting garbage time repetitions.
So my offensive MVP is: Baron Batch
And my defensive MVP is: Brian Duncan
The score: Tech 49 to Clones 20. To clarify the final 7 Cyclone points comes against the 3rd string defense in the 4th period.
"do routine things routinely"
FYI....Burton Gilliam lives on the street behind me
He walks a poodle that poops in yards and I want to come out and say….what’s he doin there, some stunt flyin or something (Fletch is much bigger in my noodle than Blazing saddles). My kids tell me he is very generous at Halloween.
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Oct 1, 2010 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Stubborn
Our coaches seem to be stubborn. I think to actually get Sheffield playing time it is going to take a loss where everyone holds up their end on offense except Potts. He will be the final scape goat I think. O-line will have to play well, receivers need to catch everything thrown their way, RBs need to have good yards/rush and we still lose in order to get the coaches off Potts. I would be surprised to see Sticks more than 1 series barring one of the situations centex mentioned above.
Coach Leach was often labeled as 'stubborn'
maybe they learn that in Coaching 101
as for me and my house, we chose the Lord.
Here's my thoughts
Tech 38
ISU 10
OMVP – Baron Batch
DMVP – Scott Smith
special teams – Ben McRoy
"Well I’m glad you picked us last, we put that on the bulletin board and maybe we can circle around that" - Neal Brown, Offensive Coordinator
Good News - Bad News
Texas Tech – 31
Iowa State – 17
MVP: Adam James
It's called the Air Raid. So why would you try to run it like it's 1992?
SUPERGAY (not that there is anything wrong with that)
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Oct 1, 2010 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I once read that the definition of comedy is "Unexpected Juxtoposition"
And what could be more unexpected than the combination of the letters MVP and the name Adam James?
It's called the Air Raid. So why would you try to run it like it's 1992?
Depends On.
If the coaches are telling the truth and let Sticks have meaningful playing time we win easily. Who knows what happens if there lying. At some point it is cruel to let a kid think he’s going to play or give him one series. Using him as decoy to play mind games with the opponents DC is equally ridiculous and would seem counter productive to good team chemistry.
MVP. Batch and Smith for the defense. TTU with a Big STICKS, 45 ISU 21. Another Red Raider First Down. Gooooooooooo Tech.
Will Sticks Give Up;
My only concern now is will Sticks throw in the towel. I don’t think so, but this is it for him. At one point do you stop studying your opponenet and working hard on the game plan. If TP is going to be the guy, and this is game number four, and if he does not get a shot against ISU, I’m afraid he just might shut it down. I don’t think it is in his character, but I’m just saying.
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
Sticks is like a tumble bug
you step on him and he just keeps on going….
as for me and my house, we chose the Lord.
One other Thing.
It was great to see Aggy loose. Now if O.U will just do the right thing and crush Whorn, life will be sweet. Have a great weekend and be careful it’s a jungle out there.
FYI
I know that we all like to take liberties at one Juliette (Adam) James, but it would be so totally awesome of everyone to just calling him the most inventive female name that you can think of, but leave out calling him other names. You’re all better than that. Now, Craig, I don’t care. I think he’s an asshat.
Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation
I guess I went too far calling him MVP
Sorry, man.
It's called the Air Raid. So why would you try to run it like it's 1992?
My bad
i went from working for a company of 11,000 to 11 and I don’t miss having an HR department.
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Oct 1, 2010 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
how about Gay James?
Once knew a lady named Gay. So…………..
"uh, uh, well, uh yeah, I think the guys, uh played, uh pretty well in the second
half." The captains words, after uh, the insight bowl. You're the best Mike!
Ra-Donda Cheyene is a great name for number 82. Asshat seems about right That would make Ra-Donda a chip off the old Asshat. He is definitely the weak link on the broad cast team.
haha, that would be my choice but....
it takes me too long tot type. hahah!
"uh, uh, well, uh yeah, I think the guys, uh played, uh pretty well in the second
half." The captains words, after uh, the insight bowl. You're the best Mike!
Who like ISU here?
I may be unhappy with the quality of play by the Raiders, but ISU cannot keep up with Tech, even if Potts plays poorly. If Sheffield does get significant time, it will be because Coach Tuberville actually is telling the truth for a change. I am to the point I cannot really bank on what he says as being actual because it just isn’t. If he really wants to “win championships”, then this is the game, following an open week to get everything straightened out, to get it done.
Tech 45
ISU 21
TTpilk Psalm 117:
1 ¶ O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
I don’t have a huge amount of confidence in this one. I listened to Tub’s weekly radio show last night and he was worried that the team tried to play the game during practices and may have over done it, or that’s the insinuation I got at any rate.
I think this team will struggle most of the year with consistency and that will play out tomorrow night.
I do think Tech has enough firepower to out play the Cyclones and the score may end up a bit one sided, but I don’t think it will be the type of game we’re all thrilled with – again.
Iowa State will screw up enough to give us a short field several times and Tech will capitalize. We’ll also get a yardage total that will keep people from jumping out a window. Sheffield will get some reps, but the rust will be fairly evident. As will the flashes we’ve seen that keep us wanting more, which is why I think he’s an enigma at this point. If was THAT much better than TP, I think the reality is he’d start. He has intagibles that Potts doesn’t have, but we don’t know that he’s not throwing INTs all over the place in practice, either. Potts will look great/awful in the same game and very likely on the same play a few times. But I see another outing like we had against UNM overall.
Call this one Tech 49 ISU 27…this team will win eight games this year, but we’ll pull our hair out watching it.
Who will win the 2019 super bowl?
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Oct 1, 2010 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Just saying...
lots of details
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Oct 1, 2010 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I look for
a low score in this game. Colby “the master” Whitlock will be a beast and the
def. mvp.
"uh, uh, well, uh yeah, I think the guys, uh played, uh pretty well in the second
half." The captains words, after uh, the insight bowl. You're the best Mike!
We will win the game but not the score.
My prediction:
1. We will have less penalties and play cleaner than Iowa.
They are struggling with penalties, too and I would bet we get them under control.
2. We will look and play like a championship team, Finally clicking on all cylinders for perhaps the only game in recent history, and possibly the near future.
-And this is important. We will look awesome out there, and they will look awful – but…
2.B. Williams fails to succeed on an FG attempt.
3. Iowa St. gets lucky, and the stars line up just right where they get lucky enough in all 4 quarters to win by a FG.
In other words they will win narrowly, but not earn it in any sense, whatsoever.
Even worse than an ugly win- is the lucky win.
…Oh, and Sheffield who? I’ll believe it when I see It.
(I, for one, want to see Doege/Dodge/Doggie out there totally embarrassing Sticks and Potts.)
I Know it sounds stupid and I don’t usually go for this angle, but there must be something in the air this morning. I am not a hocus-pocus type of guy…
Predictions on WFAA website:
http://special.wfaa.com/accuscore/college/ttu/
Around here football is bigger than the state of Texas!
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