ThisIsOurTime
Active Member
Not taking anything away from the win today but I am posting this now as I am likely to forget tomorrow. A few things to look for in next Saturday's game:
1. We will be playing on the road in most likely poor conditions. The weather forecast suggests a temperature in the 50s but also 45+% chance of rain throughout. This will be a big challenge for our team especially since our last time at Ames went poorly for us as we did not adjust to the cold weather. The team should be ready to play with a wet ball this go around.
2. Duggan is from Iowa so I don't know how that will translate. Maybe he will be far more used to throwing in these conditions and it will just be the receivers that need to adjust. Or maybe he will need to rise to the occasion too. Either way, they need to be ready to throw and catch a wet, cold ball.
3. TCU probably will go more heavy in the run game next Saturday to compensate for the sluggish weather. For this reason, Cumbie may want to bring some extra wrinkles on how to spur on the running game. I could see us go more with the Wild Frog or Delton in this one as a result. Also, the TE passing game and short yardage passing game will probably also be more important as the deep ball may be a higher risk play than usual.
4. TCU does have a bye week after this one so they should feel comfortable knowing they can rest up some players after this one.
5. This game is a big one for us to see how we respond after this win. I would normally be a little worried about a letdown but am hoping the inclement weather will keep the team focused.
1. We will be playing on the road in most likely poor conditions. The weather forecast suggests a temperature in the 50s but also 45+% chance of rain throughout. This will be a big challenge for our team especially since our last time at Ames went poorly for us as we did not adjust to the cold weather. The team should be ready to play with a wet ball this go around.
2. Duggan is from Iowa so I don't know how that will translate. Maybe he will be far more used to throwing in these conditions and it will just be the receivers that need to adjust. Or maybe he will need to rise to the occasion too. Either way, they need to be ready to throw and catch a wet, cold ball.
3. TCU probably will go more heavy in the run game next Saturday to compensate for the sluggish weather. For this reason, Cumbie may want to bring some extra wrinkles on how to spur on the running game. I could see us go more with the Wild Frog or Delton in this one as a result. Also, the TE passing game and short yardage passing game will probably also be more important as the deep ball may be a higher risk play than usual.
4. TCU does have a bye week after this one so they should feel comfortable knowing they can rest up some players after this one.
5. This game is a big one for us to see how we respond after this win. I would normally be a little worried about a letdown but am hoping the inclement weather will keep the team focused.
