I've never seen something like this before

I was quite surprised to come across this article this morning.  The Sporting News, which is a reputable publication, is picking Iowa State to win the Big 12 North in football this season.  Also, they will begin the season at number 22 in the polls.  Pre-season polls are pretty worthless, but it’s still nice to see the Cyclones get some national respect.  Unfortunately, I think this prediction is based more on the rest of the North being awful, than ISU being a dominant team.  Hopefully they don’t collapse under the heightened expectations.  It’s one thing to come out of nowhere last year and have a shot at the Big 12 North, but it’s quite another to be the pre-season favorite.  I just hope this means more games will be televised so I can watch them in this potentially historic season.