Playoff

[eyesofhawk]

Easier said than done, but I think 10-2 still gives Iowa a chance.

A lot of underwhelming teams out there.

Hawks need Oregon, or someone, to somehow win the tiebreaker (I have no idea what the criteria is) and take the L for them in the Big10 title game. Although I haven't been that impressed with Oregon.

Really, it's time for the Big10 to do away with the title game. It could end up cannibalizing its playoff hopefuls.

If the Big10 doesn't ditch its title game, Iowa may have to ditch ISU. Would be college football ruining itself like every other sport these days

 

[thunderstruck1]

Only shot now is to win the B10.

 

[CAhawki]

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

The board’s biggest KF homer couldn’t sleep, then comes up with this gem.

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[QChawks]

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

Play offs?…

 

[BlIIlken2]

This has to be a troll thread

 

[ButtersHawk]

No way Iowa at 10-2 gets in with a bad offense again, they'll put a 9-3 SEC team in over us.

The ONLY way we get in at 10-2 is if we lose in heartbreaking fashion or a close game to OSU like 38-35 or 31-27. Another 49-7 or 45-3 type game and we have zero chance.

 

[Easthawk1062]

 

[thunderstruck1]

Well, realistically you know the teams goals are to win the B10, because as I understand it, you do that and you are in the playoffs. So non cons do not really mean crap and could be why we saw so many upsets and near upsets yesterday. You take care of business and win your conference and everything should work out after that. After the conf champions you will have a few at large bids, but let's face it those slots are the more risky path to the play offs as they are more based on w/l and sos. along with being more of a beauty contest. The surest way is to win your conference and the loss yesterday did nothing as far as that goal goes.

 

[WWDMHawkeye]

That is an astonishing level of optimism in the face of a dismal reality. I commend the positive outlook, but this team is extraordinarily average and its record will reflect that. 10 wins is out of the question. Nine would shock me and I think it is the absolute ceiling. Would be more than happy to eat my words at the end of the year and hope I can!

 

[bulletproof90]

To entertain the question, even though understandably none of us really see it as possible right now with the way the Hawks looked in the 2nd half yesterday:

The only surefire ways to get in are winning the Big Ten (of course) or losing respectably in the conference title game and winning the rest of our games (which would mean having to win @OSU).

There are probably other scenarios where we sneak in as one of the lowest seeded teams at 10-2. Things like Notre Dame losing to NIU are what's going to keep this possibility in play.

 

[intrepodor]

Easier said than done, but I think 10-2 still gives Iowa a chance.

A lot of underwhelming teams out there.

Hawks need Oregon, or someone, to somehow win the tiebreaker (I have no idea what the criteria is) and take the L for them in the Big10 title game. Although I haven't been that impressed with Oregon.

Really, it's time for the Big10 to do away with the title game. It could end up cannibalizing its playoff hopefuls.

If the Big10 doesn't ditch its title game, Iowa may have to ditch ISU. Would be college football ruining itself like every other sport these days

Are you nuts? 10-2? Did you not watch the sh&! show ? Above .500 would be a lofty goal at this point.

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

They're not going to put a team in the CFP with no high quality wins since 2017 and no offense worth a sh*t since 2020.

 

[BonzoFury]

That is an astonishing level of optimism in the face of a dismal reality. I commend the positive outlook, but this team is extraordinarily average and its record will reflect that. 10 wins is out of the question. Nine would shock me and I think it is the absolute ceiling. Would be more than happy to eat my words at the end of the year and hope I can!

denial is the word

 

[nu2u]

eyesofhawkbrainofpigeon

 

[General Tso]

This thread is exhibit A of how we Iowa fans cope. I do the exact same thing ...

 

[thunderstruck1]

Look all I am saying is there were A LOT of upsets yesterday or near upsets. Not just hey this week this team lost to an FCS team, but several and some close ones all in one week. I think most power conference teams understand that these non cons do not mean crap anymore, unless you are going for w/l on strength of schedule, and most do not play that hard of non cons that they are willing to put their eggs in that basket. Second thing is......... there is no way our defense went from almost not allowing a first down in the entire first half to not being able to stop them at all in the second, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME our offense went from moving the ball up and down the field at will (with crappy red zone results) to not being able to get a first down. I have no idea what the odds are of both those happening at the exact same time and honestly can not remember the last time our defense looked so bad. Even in games we were blown out in last year, our defense never stopped fighting and never gave anything easy. Basically we had a total team melt down and when was the last time you remember that happening?? So me suspects there is something going on. The logical answer is any team that thinks they can make a run at their conference championship and thus a trip to the playoffs, does not care 2 shits about non con games. Or if they did and wanted to try for an at large bid, they had better play some pretty tough non cons and add to their sos. Since they are scheduled years in advance, that seems like a dumb basket to put your eggs in. I know we would all like to think the Iowa ISU rivalry means something, but does it really with the way things are in college football now? Non cons have become pre season of the NFL.

 

[thunderstruck1]

So I guess the real question is which do you think is more likely, that we had a total team melt down, or that we let our foot off the gas on both sides of the ball after the half?? We already had tape to learn from. We already knew by the half we had better get better at executing red zone offense. We got a good look at where we were lacking and what this team could be. Nobody was injured. IDK about you all, but in all my years talking Hawkeye football it seems the majority have always said " don't care if we lose to ISU if we play for the conference championship". So Hawkeye fans knew long ago this game carries little weight in Hawkeye circles.

 

[eyesofhawk]

The board’s biggest KF homer couldn’t sleep, then comes up with this gem.

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Iowa is 1-1

 

[eyesofhawk]

No way Iowa at 10-2 gets in with a bad offense again, they'll put a 9-3 SEC team in over us.

The ONLY way we get in at 10-2 is if we lose in heartbreaking fashion or a close game to OSU like 38-35 or 31-27. Another 49-7 or 45-3 type game and we have zero chance.

Absolutely not

 

[JLDHAWK]

Only shot now is to win the B10.

We can get to 10 wins and get in still.

 

[Iron Doc]

THIS APPLIES!!

 

[2D_]

I like how you've not yet addressed the offense performance yesterday, and that it affected the outcome of the game. It's almost like how offense performance matters.

Anywho, only way Iowa gets in now is if they put up a fight in the Shoe and they obliterate every other team on the schedule. Struggling against bad programs like UCLA, little debbie, or Michigan State won't cut it.


Of course, the coward will react to my comment, but he won't respond because he knows I got him.

 

[Iron Doc]

HELL will freeze over before THIS team beats Ohio State.
The Offense is still way inadequate against a team with a pulse.
The Capt must go.

 

[ICWestfan]

We can get to 10 wins and get in still.

Doubtful, but if Wisky, Nebby, Minny all have a pulse this year it could be possible. I'm very skeptical that Iowa SOS will get them in even at 10-2.

 

[eyesofhawk]

I like how you've not yet addressed the offense performance yesterday, and that it affected the outcome of the game. It's almost like how offense performance matters.

Anywho, only way Iowa gets in now is if they put up a fight in the Shoe and they obliterate every other team on the schedule. Struggling against bad programs like UCLA, little debbie, or Michigan State won't cut it.


Of course, the coward will react to my comment, but he won't respond because he knows I got him.

Respond to what?

I don't happen to think style points will be as big of a deal as you do. But hopefully Iowa will be in position for us to find out.

And I'm not sure how offensive performance relates to a conversation about the playoffs.

Am I obligated to respond to every one of your posts? Satisfied?

 

[hawkandroll]

At first I was like wtf, but then I saw this was posted at 2:43am last night/this morning.

cheers, fellas 🍻!

Also there is no chance the hawks will be in the playoff this year.

 

[2D_]

Respond to what?

I don't happen to think style points will be as big of a deal as you do. But hopefully Iowa will be in position for us to find out.

And I'm not sure how offensive performance relates to a conversation about the playoffs.

Am I obligated to respond to every one of your posts? Satisfied?

Scoring touchdowns instead of field goals isn't style points. Style points aren't necessary. Points are necessary, as proven by Saturday's game. Our offensive production directly correlates with our chances to get to the playoffs. We must show the committee that we are a good team, and beating other teams soundly is the only way of doing that.

 

[JLDHAWK]

Doubtful, but if Wisky, Nebby, Minny all have a pulse this year it could be possible. I'm very skeptical that Iowa SOS will get them in even at 10-2.

Gonna need some help I'm sure but lots of contenders already have losses.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Scoring touchdowns instead of field goals isn't style points. Style points aren't necessary. Points are necessary, as proven by Saturday's game. Our offensive production directly correlates with our chances to get to the playoffs. We must show the committee that we are a good team, and beating other teams soundly is the only way of doing that.

Ok, well I'm not so sure about that. The only thing I know is that wins are necessary.

I think 10-2 would give a legit shot. Again, hopefully we'll see.

I am honored though, that you so badly wanted to talk to me about this

 

[Ronman]

OK, I have to ask.....Did you guys not watch the final three quarters of our game yesterday against a fairly pedestrian Clown team?

 

[2D_]

Ok, well I'm not so sure about that. The only thing I know is that wins are necessary.

I think 10-2 would give a legit shot. Again, hopefully we'll see.

I am honored though, that you so badly wanted to talk to me about this

Do you not understand that if someone with the same record as we do, but have more impressive wins are more likely to get favor over us if we only squeak by teams?

Nah, I just like to call you out on your nonsense and watch you waffle.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Do you not understand that if someone with the same record as we do, but have more impressive wins are more likely to get favor over us if we only squeak by teams?

Nah, I just like to call you out on your nonsense and watch you waffle.

Never have waffled on anything.

Just don't agree with the importance fans have assigned to style points for a playoff bid. It's been said that a 9-3 SEC team would get in over an "unimpressive" 10-2 Iowa team. I just don't buy it.

The only thing I know is that Iowa's focus must remain on winning games. Period

 

[thunderstruck1]

We can get to 10 wins and get in still.

If other things fall into place. We might need this team to beat that team and so on. The chances of that are no better then just winning all our conference games. After all that is all we can control. AND until proven wrong, I am going to say that with the addition of 3 weeks of practice before we go to Columbus, we have a shot. Unless our defense just is not as good as I think it is, they will keep us in every game.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

Only shot now is to win the B10.

10-2 puts the Hawks in the running...might not be enough, depends on how everyone else shakes out.

Personally I think the ceiling is 9-3 and out at this point. We'll lose a game we aren't supposed to...

Hopefully that includes wrecking Nebraska's playoff chances . Silver lining...

 

[Gonzo Bloor]

Lol, there's no way with our schedule and no B1G championship a two-loss Iowa is getting in.

But hey, we didn't lose by getting beat deep and we didn't turn the ball over on that last drive before punting and setting ISU up for the FG, so in KF's book that's a W.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

Lol, there's no way with our schedule and no B1G championship a two-loss Iowa is getting in.

With a 12 team playoff that's simply false. Depends on everyone else....10-2 doesn't get them in but keeps them in the conversation.

Depends on where Nebraska sits going into black friday IMO.

 

[PartyHawk95]

Easier said than done, but I think 10-2 still gives Iowa a chance.

A lot of underwhelming teams out there.

Hawks need Oregon, or someone, to somehow win the tiebreaker (I have no idea what the criteria is) and take the L for them in the Big10 title game. Although I haven't been that impressed with Oregon.

Really, it's time for the Big10 to do away with the title game. It could end up cannibalizing its playoff hopefuls.

If the Big10 doesn't ditch its title game, Iowa may have to ditch ISU. Would be college football ruining itself like every other sport these days

Playoff teams play to win. They don't play to not lose. KF shut it down at halftime.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Lol, there's no way with our schedule and no B1G championship a two-loss Iowa is getting in.

But hey, we didn't lose by getting beat deep and we didn't turn the ball over on that last drive before punting and setting ISU up for the FG, so in KF's book that's a W.

You don't lose because of one play. But many would say Iowa did lose by getting beat deep.

It was a complete lack of discipline. Something you pretty much never see from an Iowa defender. Something completely correctable. And people are freaking out like Iowa isn't any good, smh