Week 6: #11 Utah at Iowa State Another sloppy first quarter had the Cyclones trailing 14-3. It could have been more but the defense stepped up forcing a turnover after the Utes had great field position the entire quarter thanks to a pair of Jerome Tiller fumbles. After losing Robinson for the season, the Cyclones offense appeared more one dimensional than ever, and Tiller was struggling against a defense expecting pass. A tired defense continued to stand strong against the tricky Utah offense. In an attempt to mix it up on offense and give the defense a breatherthe Cyclones committed to keeping the ball on the ground. The results were flashes of brilliance, but unsustained drives just led to punt after punt as Coach Gorrell searched for answers. The defense held Utah to only a field goal in the 2nd quarter, and helped by 2 facemask penalties the Cyclones punched it in the endzone on a 1yard run by Tiller with 9 seconds remaining in the half to gain some momentum although still trailing 17-10 at the half. The Cyclones lost some of their momentum as they failed to capitalize on getting the ball to open the second half punting yet again. Utah marched down the field to kick a field goal to go up 20-10. Not panicking, the Cyclones responded with a long methodical drive of their own, scoring a TD on a 1 yard rush by RB Woody to keep the game within reach. Another defensive stop gave the Cyclones the ball at the end of the 3rd down 20-17. Unfortunately, yet another punt and a methodical Utah drive left the Cyclones down 27-17 as they received the kickoff with 4:28 remaining. A quick 3 and out and the fans started heading for the exits. An incompletion on first down saved some time and after two rushed the Utah punted with 2:36 remaining. Tiller and the offense took the field with all three timeouts and down 10, looking for magic for the second straight week. With 1:14 left, there was still hope. The appeared to be some magic left as Jerome Tiller found Darius Darks in the endzone after leading the Cyclones down the field, keeping all 3 of their timeouts. The previous play Tiller escaped the grasp of one defensive lineman and broke another tackle on a 7 yard scramble that converted a 4th and 5 to extend the game and hopes of Iowa State. With all three timeouts, the Cyclones kicked it deep putting the game in the hands of their defense. Unfortunately a first down sealed the game as the Cyclones lose a heart breaker at home. STATS: Tiller 14-37 207 yards 1 TD 0 INT; 20 rushes 118 yards 1 TD White: 15 rushes 33 yards 3 rec 45 yards Darks 3 rec 59 yards TD Tillers legs still prove to be more effective than his arm in the option read offense. White played well in spots in his first full game replacing Robinson. The Cyclones fall to 3-3 (1-1) as they prepare for a huge Big XII matchup in Norman, OK next week.
I'm just now playing NCAA for the first time in years so I could use some practice. Would anyone be up for a practice game tonight after the NFL game? I need some help getting ready for Iowa.
Week Is Advancing Friday Morning At 2AM Eastern! =============== Baylor Bears (5-1) =============== Last week, Baylor won 30-17 against Texas Tech (3-2). This week, the Bears travel to Boulder to face the Colorado Buffaloes (4-1). In recruiting news, the following Baylor targets have announced their decisions: - (***) SS Zach Ingram has committed to Texas Tech - (**) ROLB Chris Hines has committed to UTEP =============== Colorado Buffaloes (4-1) =============== Last week, Colorado won 34-21 against Missouri (4-1). This week, the Buffaloes will host Baylor (5-1). In recruiting news, the following Colorado targets have announced their decisions: - (***) RG Terrance Thomas has committed to Colorado - (***) TE Cortez Huggins has committed to Colorado - (***) WR Matthew Gay has committed to Arizona - (***) CB Eric Newberry has committed to Colorado =============== Illinois Fighting Illini (1-4) =============== Last week, Illinois lost 42-21 against Penn State (5-1). This week, the Fighting Illini travel to East Lansing to face the Michigan State Spartans (2-4). In recruiting news, the following Illinois targets have announced their decisions: - (***) SS Eric Pace has committed to Michigan State - (***) LOLB Craig Harrison has committed to Purdue - (***) DT Keon Carey has committed to Michigan State - (***) C Nick Stewart has committed to Kansas State =============== #1 Iowa Hawkeyes (5-0) =============== Last week the Hawkeyes were idle. This week, the Hawkeyes travel to Ann Arbor to face the #19 Michigan Wolverines (6-0). In recruiting news, the following Iowa targets have announced their decisions: - (*****) LG Ron Robinson has committed to Alabama - (*****) HB Matt Salyer has committed to USC - (***) RE Ryan Martin has committed to Purdue - (****) WR Eric Ransom has committed to Cincinnati =============== Iowa State Cyclones (3-3) =============== Last week, Iowa State lost 27-24 against Utah (5-0). This week, the Cyclones travel to Norman to face the #9 Oklahoma Sooners (4-1). In recruiting news, the following Iowa State targets have announced their decisions: - (*) FB Greg Johnson has committed to FIU =============== #20 Missouri Tigers (4-1) =============== Last week, Missouri lost 34-21 against Colorado (4-1). This week, the Tigers travel to College Station to face the #21 Texas A&M Aggies (5-0). In recruiting news, the following Missouri targets have announced their decisions: - (***) SS Jason Robinson has committed to Kansas - (**) K Robert Herron has committed to Virginia Tech - (***) LOLB Zach Alvarez has committed to Ole Miss - (***) C Nick Stewart has committed to Kansas State - (****) FS Chris Thompson has committed to Wisconsin =============== #2 Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0) =============== Last week, Ohio State won 41-7 against Indiana (3-2). This week, the Buckeyes travel to Madison to face the #4 Wisconsin Badgers (5-0). In recruiting news, the following Ohio State targets have announced their decisions: - (****) ROLB Timothy Dukes has committed to North Carolina - (****) CB Marcus Cook has committed to Georgia Tech - (*****) DT Eric Pearson has committed to Florida - (*****) HB Matt Salyer has committed to USC =============== #9 Oklahoma Sooners (4-1) =============== Last week the Sooners were idle. This week, the Sooners will host Iowa State (3-3). In recruiting news, the following Oklahoma targets have announced their decisions: - (****) CB Marcus Cook has committed to Georgia Tech - (****) RE Martin Collins has committed to Texas - (*****) DT Eric Pearson has committed to Florida =============== #11 Penn State Nittany Lions (5-1) =============== Last week, Penn State won 42-21 against Illinois (1-4). This week, the Nittany Lions are idle. =============== #19 Michigan Wolverines (6-0) =============== Last week, Michigan won 38-24 against Michigan State (2-4). This week, the Wolverines will host #1 Iowa (5-0). =============== #21 Texas A&M Aggies (5-0) =============== Last week, Texas A&M won 30-20 against Arkansas (3-2). This week, the Aggies will host #20 Missouri (4-1). =============== #4 Wisconsin Badgers (5-0) =============== Last week, Wisconsin won 37-17 against Minnesota (2-4). This week, the Badgers will host #2 Ohio State (6-0). In recruiting news, the following Wisconsin targets have announced their decisions: - (***) C Antoine Joseph has committed to Wisconsin - (****) RE Andrew Washington has committed to Wisconsin - (****) DT Cliff Tate has committed to Wisconsin - (****) FS Chris Thompson has committed to Wisconsin - (****) QB Joe Ward has committed to Wisconsin We've got a busy week this week with FIVE user games. One has already been played but PLEASE get these scheduled ASAP!
Anyone up for a practice game at any point? I don't know when I'll play this since I haven't heard back from my opponent but I could use some practice games.
I'll be on around 8 EST if that works for you. I'd like to play with Michigan so I can get some practice with them.
Hey fellas, I'm really liking The Bigs. Just curious what your all's estimates for the duration of this league is. I personally, am hoping for a minimum of 5. It would be awesome if this spilled over into 2012.
5 would be awesome. Gives us a chance to see a recruiting class that we brought in ride out their 4 years.
Sorry guys, instead of the 2AM eastern advance, it will be done around 4AM eastern. I actually have a soccer game tonight that doesn't start until 2AM eastern and i will advance it as soon as i get home. Now this could all be avoided if ya'll get your crap done beforehand and allow your commish to go to sleep a lil bit earlier. Just sayin...lol
I'm hoping Gerry Keith will give me a hard commit this week after a monster recruiting week before he goes to Ohio State for a visit next week.
