Yeah baby! Cyclones in the house. How about that football team. Reserve your Orange Bowl tickets. We’re well on our way. Well, maybe not, but it’s nice to dream.

OK, I missed my prediction by 12 points, but the outcome was as expected. And how about that Troy Davis kid. When I think of Davis, I think of one word — Heisman. Lawrence who? Nebraska who?

I didn’t quite grasp how good Davis was until I watched the Detroit Lions game on Sunday. I sat there watching Barry Sanders making Davis-like moves, and wondering when Troy taught him.

Before I make my next prediction for the Texas Christian game, I would like to send a shot out to all the fans that were in attendance. You guys were incredible. It was the tailgating right? You know what I’m talking about!

There was only one problem. We left the south goal post standing. I propose that from here on out, every home game, win or lose, we take both goal posts down. It may cost the athletic department a little money, but I’m positive we’ll get nationwide coverage. Hey ESPN, get your cameras ready. That would be the ultimate statement in fan support. I’m serious. Take ’em down!

Now, on to the TCU game. This is a little bit tougher. Texas Christian is fresh off a bowl season and they bring back last year’s co-MVP’s of the Southwest Conference. And you know what, who cares? Here it is. Cyclones 35, Horned Frogs 28.

Horned Frogs? What the hell kind of name is that? Who would name their football team the Horned Frogs? They are from Texas. Why not the Bandits? Why not the Rattlers, or maybe even the Gringos? Anything but the Horned Frogs! If anyone out there can tell me why TCU’s mascot is a horned frog, please write me. I’m lost.

I just had a thought. Theoretically speaking, a Cyclone could easily kill a horned frog. The winds are way too strong for a mere frog to withstand. Like I said — just a thought. Anyway, back to the upcoming game.

Pending Todd Doxzon’s return, I don’t think this game will be as difficult as some predicted. TCU lost three offensive linemen, two defensive linemen and two linebackers last season. Hello! Four defensive starters are gone. Hey Troy, fresh meat down in Texas.

With Doxzon, the ‘Clones have something that St. Clair couldn’t provide — a passing game. This is not a negative shot to St. Clair. He stepped up and led the team to victory. He got the job done in a respectable fashion — Rock and Roll, Jeff!

Back to the prediction. The Cyclone secondary should be able to limit the passing attack of Horned Frog quarterback Max “Kermit” Knake while ISU’s solid linebacking core will be primed to slow down TCU running back Andre “Jumpy” Davis.

On our side of the ball, I’m looking for Davis to come up big. The Cyclones should be able to score often.

Go get ’em fellas. Keep the streak alive.

Chad Calek is a sophomore in journalism from Persia, IA. He is the assistant sports editor of the Daily.