Litecast: Basketball is Back and Football Makes Us Sad

7 hours ago7 min read3 comments

Man, what a weekend for the Cyclone faithful—a real Jekyll and Hyde situation that's got everyone hitting the group chats hard. Let's start with the gridiron, because oof, that Arizona State game was a tough watch.Iowa State's fourth straight L isn't just a number; it's a vibe shift, a creeping dread that something is fundamentally off. Remember that early-season buzz around Rocco Becht? He was slinging it with that freshmen confidence, looking like he could be the next great Cyclone signal-caller.Now? The offense looks out of sync, the play-calling feels predictable, and suddenly Becht is making throws that have you scratching your head, the kind of decisions that make you yell at your TV. It’s the classic sports paradox: is he in a sophomore slump, or are the schemes around him not doing him any favors? The offensive line isn't giving him the clean pockets he had earlier, and when the run game isn't established, it puts all the pressure on a young QB's shoulders.You start wondering what you'd change—maybe simplify the reads, dial up more quick-game passes to get him in a rhythm, or just commit to establishing the run even when it's not working early. It feels like the entire offensive identity needs a hard reset, a back-to-basics approach to rediscover that early-season mojo.But just as the football gloom sets in, the squeak of sneakers on hardwood provides a massive dose of hopium. Basketball season is officially here, and the excitement around the Hilton Coliseum is palpable.The arrival of Killyan Toure feels like a genuine game-changer; this kid has a swagger and a scoring punch that could instantly elevate the ceiling of this team. And then there's Milan Momcilovic—dude looks awesome.He's got that smooth, European-style game with a feathery touch from outside and a high basketball IQ that you can't teach. He’s the kind of player who doesn’t just fill a stat sheet; he makes the entire offense flow better.It’s not just the men's team, either; the women's squad is off to a strong start, looking disciplined and deep, a testament to the program's enduring culture of excellence. It’s a classic case of one program handing the baton of hope to the other.And because we can't help ourselves, we had to check in on our NFL teams—because let's be real, our fantasy leagues depend on it—and dive into the deep end of the NBA, talking about those extremely off-the-radar players who only the real die-hards know about, the guys who might be the next breakout story. It’s the eternal cycle of fandom: the crushing disappointment of one season giving way to the unbridled optimism of the next. The emotional whiplash is real, but that's what makes sports the greatest reality show on earth.

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