Hope and optimism are a hell of a drug.
It’s that same hope and optimism that can burn you when it all comes crashing down at once. That is precisely what has happened in the last two weeks for this Iowa State team and fan base. The high of being 3-0 and the optimism and hope for a fast start have worn off. Now reality has set in for all of us. This is still a team finding its way.
Iowa State graduated arguably the most prestigious senior class in school history after last season. A group of guys that were battle-tested in every single way and knew how to get things done if needed.