ISU game the key.
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The ISU game will show us how Iowa played the week of the ISU game, and that is probably about it.
There are 9 more important games on the schedule.
Yep. Now if the Offense comes out and physically dominates a very good isu DL then I might agree that a special season could be in order.
I personally don’t see that occurring as I think it will be a close game and one that could go either way.
Not going to happen. ISU will be selling out against the run and daring Stanley to beat them over the top. With a lack of proven playmakers (maybe we have some, but very few are PROVEN) that is absolutely the right thing to do.
A shootout is possible, but I'd expect another low-scoring game as both offenses struggle to get into any kind of rhythm.
I think that Iowa's scedule nicely ramps up to the game ... I think that the Hawks will be ready. I think that both Ds have the ability to dictate to the opposing O. However, the difference being that given Purdy's youth and lack of familiarity with the series ... I think that he is far more likely to press things in the game. A QB presses too much ... that is a recipe for turnovers. Turnovers can turn the tide of the momentum in the game.
I think that the Hawks pull the game out in a close one.
I think that the Hawks pull the game out in a close one.
I don't know about the result of the game just yet, but Purdy is probably going to give Iowa fits. I expect the Cyclones will try to hit on some quick passes early to see if he can get comfortable. Then they will set up some QB runs to try to take advantage of Iowa's aggressive DL, and I predict these will work. Once the ISU offense is rolling, look out. I've seen this movie too many times - going into Ames is a very hostile environment, and Iowa usually looks "tight" early. Meanwhile, ISU gains momentum and the fans start to feel it. They also cross into a very gray area with blasting music right up to the snap count. If Iowa expects anything to be fair in that game, Iowa is going to be sorely disappointed. On the other hand, if the Hawks truly understand the environment they are walking into (should help with Stanley having played there before) and they can put ISU in an early hole, I love how it sets up.
I'm truly in a 50-50 mode on this game. Maybe I'm just haunted by too many bad memories of games at Jack Trice.
You are right to think this way as there is history behind it. To me it comes down to can the DE’s both beat their man while keeping contain. If so then how mobile Purdy is really doesn’t matter. What I saw in last years game wasn’t one Iowa DL getting to the QB but multiple from various positions. That told me it was a talent mismatch. isu returns those players and Iowa lost four so the question is how different will it be this year? If the isu OL is light years ahead of last year and the Iowa DL takes a step back the game could easily flip.
I like you just don’t know as of today. Probably won’t know until Insee how the Hawks do with their first 2 games.
I don't feel the same way. Beating ISU is always nice, but losing doesn't really have a huge barring on the season outlook. It's a game we''ll probably be the underdog and will really only affect potential bowl suitors late in the year.
I'd prefer we lose and contend for the B1G West.
I'd prefer we lose and contend for the B1G West.
I will have to say that you are probably correct. If they beat Iowa State they will win at least 10 games
I don’t see this game as even at all. Iowa is clearly the superior team. Grow some balls
The best part of beating isu is the lengths clown fans go to tell us how it really didn’t count.
If Iowa State can’t run the ball, good luck throwing against this Iowa defense with 7 guys in coverage. I think we will have more success against their front seven than we did the year before, our backs were really green at that point of the season. They also lost their top 2 corners who were really good in run support.
I predict the game will be close going into the fourth quarter. I expect Iowa to be the dominant team in the last ten minutes and leave Ames with a three to four point win. This would be our fourth straight win in Ames?
The ISU/Iowa games is possibly the difference between a good season and a great season for both schools. Does Iowa want to go 11-1 again and miss the NT because of ISU, Again? I know many a hawk that can not forget that 1 loss!
Yep and with the season Iowa had I am fine with it. Did you enjoy Boise?
There were many games more important. But clown fans have never let facts get in the way of their delusions.
What is Iowa going for this year in terms of wins over Clowns?
I can’t even keep track anymore.
Will this be 6 straight & something like 11 of 14 if we win again this year?
Too lazy to look it up.
I can’t even keep track anymore.
Will this be 6 straight & something like 11 of 14 if we win again this year?
Too lazy to look it up.
I, for one, don't believe Iowa goes undefeated the rest of the way if they had beaten Iowa State in 2002. I think that loss actually caused the team to be more focused the rest of the way and it helped them to learn how to win close games. Doesn't matter though - we went to the Orange Bowl and KF had truly arrived at that time.
I think one thing that I'm not taking into account is the loss of Montgomery and Butler. The former is MUCH MUCH MUCH more important as he was so tough to bring down and just such a tough runner. Butler was also a great player and probably better than any Iowa WR in the last 20 years, but I kind of expect ISU to have solid WRs at this point... not sure why, but they seem to always have a couple of them every year.
So yeah, if ISU can't run the ball, I'd think Iowa has a distinct advantage in terms of time of possession and eventually wearing down the ISU defense. Problem is a turnover or penalty here or there can change a game quickly. Hawks really have to be focused and ready to execute that day, and it won't be easy.
Had Iowa won that game they would have probably lost the Penn State game. They needed to learn how to win with a big lead. Either way they would have wound up with a loss.
Yep.
We will see if Matty Boy can go 11-1 and get the clowns to the Orange Bowl in his 4th year. If not clown fans will be here telling us all about their excuses and how KF still isn’t as good a coach as their savior.
I’d sign up immediately, no questions asked for 11-1 if it meant the one loss was in Ames.
If Iowa goes 12-1 with a loss to a not crappy ISU team, they will be in the playoff. Sounds good to me
I think that Iowa State will have to sell out to stop the run ... however, it's at DB where the cyclones lost some quality coverage guys. If they dare Stanley to beat them over the top ... Stanley might just try to do that.
Of course, as others rightly indicate ... I definitely want to see how the Iowa O is executing through the first 2 games first. My gut tells me that the O should be pretty good ... however, I've been mistaken about that more than a few times!
All the same, I still think that things in the game will still largely hinge on turnovers ... and I think that Iowa is less likely to be the culprit. However, I would have said that same thing about the Wisconsin game last year too ... and the Hawks managed to lose some completely unforced turnovers in that game. Truly a bizarro-scanario in that game ....
How is the DB unit for Iswho?
If our WR unit is better than last year, then that’s where you could see big Nate dominate.
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