Indiana was the game that most concerned me, of the last four remaining...given their ability to score points...and potentially overwhelm Iowa's ability to match their point total. Iowa avoided turnovers, got a "break" on the onside kick, and went aggressive with the bootleg to seal it. Great call.
CJ seems to be getting healthier, as does the team...if Iowa can heal and win at home vs Minnie and Purdue, while healing...all the better. I wonder if he is "healthier" than everyone imagines?
The transformation of leadership from the players and coaching staff is quite amazing...cohesive, seem to like each other, suffer for each other. KF's change of heart and reflection on his coaching and now having the QB whom the players wanted to lead them is remarkable.
I am amazed that Iowa's LBs are so much better than the past...I am not sure why, other than they seem quicker, and make better decisions.
Iowa's DBs are ball hawks...imperfect of course, but it good to have them.
Iowa's defensive line seems to be very confident, although it doesn't seem to fight for the sack...more contain, and work for a pick... They seem to be very difficult to move off the line and penetrate...Wisconsin and Northwestern both experienced this, much to their dismay.
No one knows what will happen but being 9-0 with the schedule remaining is an open door that comes every few decades...Iowa has "chances" and controls their own destiny... Right now...polls don't matter...it is a chance of a lifetime...controlling your own destiny.
Iowa has played smart football, has been seasoned with some close games, and road wins...I don't see them coming out "flat" the rest of the year...I don't think the leadership will allow it or tolerate it.
I would love to see an undefeated Iowa play an undefeated Ohio State in the title game...I think Iowa can play with them, for sure. Right now...focus on a good and motivated Minnesota...I like how Iowa matches up with them.
Heal well, Hawkeyes, and come out smart, and motivted...
CJ seems to be getting healthier, as does the team...if Iowa can heal and win at home vs Minnie and Purdue, while healing...all the better. I wonder if he is "healthier" than everyone imagines?
The transformation of leadership from the players and coaching staff is quite amazing...cohesive, seem to like each other, suffer for each other. KF's change of heart and reflection on his coaching and now having the QB whom the players wanted to lead them is remarkable.
I am amazed that Iowa's LBs are so much better than the past...I am not sure why, other than they seem quicker, and make better decisions.
Iowa's DBs are ball hawks...imperfect of course, but it good to have them.
Iowa's defensive line seems to be very confident, although it doesn't seem to fight for the sack...more contain, and work for a pick... They seem to be very difficult to move off the line and penetrate...Wisconsin and Northwestern both experienced this, much to their dismay.
No one knows what will happen but being 9-0 with the schedule remaining is an open door that comes every few decades...Iowa has "chances" and controls their own destiny... Right now...polls don't matter...it is a chance of a lifetime...controlling your own destiny.
Iowa has played smart football, has been seasoned with some close games, and road wins...I don't see them coming out "flat" the rest of the year...I don't think the leadership will allow it or tolerate it.
I would love to see an undefeated Iowa play an undefeated Ohio State in the title game...I think Iowa can play with them, for sure. Right now...focus on a good and motivated Minnesota...I like how Iowa matches up with them.
Heal well, Hawkeyes, and come out smart, and motivted...
