If we don't stack up talent wise, why was this a 6 point game at their place? Also, the argument to me, was more referencing having hope for the coming years. He was saying we don't have any hope, because we are recruiting high level recruits from our state. Maybe because they are white, I really don't know, but recruits in each teams pocket right now, are very similar.
My take is because Iowa State basically was in the 6th game of a brand new starting 5. Everyone from last year was gone. Iowa returned everyone. I actually thought even though Iowa State had higher talent. Iowa would have been in much better spot after only losing Jok.