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Minnesota's Defense

Mar 14, 2003
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Can Iowa move the ball on these guys? I know they've had some injuries to their defensive tackles and backfield. However, they are still playing hard and held their own against Michigan and Ohio State. I believe there is reason for concern as I think Minnesota will come aggressively after CJB. I also expect Minnesota to talk smack, give that shove, etc... (similar to what Indiana did) hoping that Iowa will respond.
 
Can Iowa move the ball on these guys? I know they've had some injuries to their defensive tackles and backfield. However, they are still playing hard and held their own against Michigan and Ohio State. I believe there is reason for concern as I think Minnesota will come aggressively after CJB. I also expect Minnesota to talk smack, give that shove, etc... (similar to what Indiana did) hoping that Iowa will respond.

I've had a bad, worrisome feeling about this game all week. I heard they have great players and had a great week of practice. No way Iowa has a chance and their season gets ruined today.

Minnesota 59
Iowa 3
 
Minnesota gives up an average of 24 pts per game, They average scoring 21. They average giving up 153 yds a game on the ground. Now in Big only stats they give up 29 pts a game which ranks 9th in the league, They rank 9th in rushing defense giving up 154 yds per game.. No disrespect to Minnesota but they are not an elite defense in any realm. They can be run on.
So to answer your question, I think Iowa will be able to move the ball on them.
 
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Can Iowa move the ball on these guys? I know they've had some injuries to their defensive tackles and backfield. However, they are still playing hard and held their own against Michigan and Ohio State. I believe there is reason for concern as I think Minnesota will come aggressively after CJB. I also expect Minnesota to talk smack, give that shove, etc... (similar to what Indiana did) hoping that Iowa will respond.

I also am hearing that Minnesota has been working hard on their smack talk and shoving drills. Uh Oh.
 
Iowa will win this one by pushing their defensive line back. Hawks roll 34-14. Now pardon me...I'm sipping my morning coffee.
 
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Nice work everyone!!! This is a loss for sure OP nailed it, we won't be able to run at all.. Gophs by 10
 
We'll def run left OT, we have the size to win there. I also expect to see some draw/screen action to try and take advantage of the pressure they'll bring.

Running on a 3rd and 5.

But our biggest advantage is Vbergs quickness. Look for him to have a dozen targets tonight.
 
Can Iowa move the ball on these guys? I know they've had some injuries to their defensive tackles and backfield. However, they are still playing hard and held their own against Michigan and Ohio State. I believe there is reason for concern as I think Minnesota will come aggressively after CJB. I also expect Minnesota to talk smack, give that shove, etc... (similar to what Indiana did) hoping that Iowa will respond.

Minny's D had a solid week of practice.
 
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