While there are plenty of new faces in the two deeps, the CSJ staff remains cautiously optimistic that the improving depth in the roster will reveal a number of new stars for Cyclone fans.
IF- the defense can continue to be salty, holding teams below their season yardage and scoring averages, and-
IF- the offensive line can give Dekkers enough time to throw downfield rather than running for his life, as Purdy often had to-
- we could have some fun this year.
But we are also big believers if trends. If your offensive line has been ordinary, assume it will continue to be ordinary. Thus, we see 7-5 this year.
Wins against SEMO and Ohio.
Losses against awa and Baylor, since Iowa State is kinda lousy in September.
Wins against Kansas and Kansas State.
Losses in Stillwater and against OU.
A win in Austin (trap game the week after they lose to OU, and their season basically ends)
Wins against West Virgina and Tech in Ames.
The patented we-played-like-crap-on-the-road-loss comes at TCU.
