1) Does Rolovich improve on his first start performanc this week? Or, does he have a second game sway? Stick in your QB performance forecast here.
- I just don't see Jack as the nervous type. If given the time, I think he will absolutely shred ISU's D. I'm gonna say, 25-32 342 yds 3 td's and 1 int
2) Mason's got a tender elbow, does it effect how he runs? Mason's weekend outlook?
- Maybe in number of carries but not in performance per carry. I'm saying another big performance from Mas; 22 carries 120 yards, 1 td running and one td receiving.
3) What is the offensive key this weekend?
- Offensive line play is critical here. We need error free, intense, smart play. The ISU board has been talking abou the lack of play in their D line this year. We protect Jack and get a push on running plays....watch out, my predictions for Rolo and Mas may be low!
4) Who has the big game on Offense?
- I'm staying with the offensive line here....my bet is McEndoo has these boys fired up and ready to play (plus I think that Big Lou loses about ten pounds this week and looks like lightning coming off the snap

4) Barnett's averaging 6.8 yards per carry so far this season. What is your prediction for how he fares against our playing-like-we-thought-it-could defense?
- One of the keys of the game for us IMO. Barnett is quick and likes to cut back. If we get solid play out of our backside pursuit people, I think we'll see that number cut nearly in half for the day. Stay disciplined and play intense. Because of the way they like to run the ball, I'm thinking we see a lot of blitzes off of the corners.
5) Who has the biggest pad popping hit?
- Daly will absolutely lay Barnett out the first time he tries to cut it back. Force will be a close second with a pop that takes Lacey out of the game mentally from that point on.
6) Defensive key for the game?
- We need some seriously great play out of our corners and safeties. ISU cannot be allowed to achieve big plays; which is what Guiterrez loves to try to create. Also, that backside pursuit is going to be critical in this game. Everyone must fly to the ball.
7) Jekyll or Hyde?
- Statement game...we come out fast and furious and don't look back this time.