When DI football returned to the 12 game schedule, I was concerned that ISU would take the K-State route and fill up the three available games (Iowa being the fourth) with I-AA or DII teams, take the big gates, write a check, and roll into league play at either 3-1 or 4-0.
Happily, there is some meat on the future schedules. (Thanks, Cyclone Fanatic) While not top sirloin, the schedules that are neither embarrassments nor suicidal.
The is a I-AA or lower game each year: UNI, South Dakota State, North Dakota State, all in Ames.
The MAC gets some games: Toledo, Kent State, Northern Illinois. Bad ISU teams can lose those games, especially on the road.
The Mountain West returns with UNLV and Air Force and Utah. Quality opponents with the potential for great games.
UConn returns to Ames. Hopefully ISU can show more heart against them in '11 than they showed in '02.
The right mix in my opinion: One sure win, one probable win, one tossup, one game with Iowa.
Nice job, folks.
While I wouldn't be opposed to building the program the way Bowden built FSU when he took over (check out who his team played in '81: 9-3 Nebraska, 9-3 Ohio State, 5-6 Notre Dame, 11-1 Pittsburgh, 3-7-1 LSU and 7-5 Florida. All on the road. The first five in a row. FSU went 3-3 on the road, 6-5 overall) I realize that belonging to a conference limits your flexibility and craziness. But a guy can dream. I guess Nebraska, Texas and OU will have to suffice.
Peterclone
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