"The Big Ten West is wide open" says ABC announcer.

[NorthernHawkeye]

That's what happens when Wiscosnin beats LSU and Iowa does what Iowa does, gets a lead and then go into cruise control.

I disagree with the statement but it's amazing how quickly perceptions change.

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

That's what happens when Wiscosnin beats LSU and Iowa does what Iowa does, gets a lead and then go into cruise control.

I disagree with the statement but it's amazing how quickly perceptions change.

Heard that too. No B1G games have been played yet.... so pretty sure it is wide open

 

[millah_22]

Not too worried about it. Iowa only beat Illinois State by 17 last year in the season opener.

Today, Miami OH keyed in on a mismatch on Mabin and capitalized. It could have been a different story with Jewell and Hesse in.

 

[hawkeyekid]

I doubt the announcer was keeping track of the Iowa game.

Wisconsin beat LSU and the West is always open.

 

[shoot_the_three]

I guess I am in the minority who agreed with the comment.

 

[td77]

Not too worried about it. Iowa only beat Illinois State by 17 last year in the season opener.

Today, Miami OH keyed in on a mismatch on Mabin and capitalized. It could have been a different story with Jewell and Hesse in.

We were way more crisp in the season opener last year. The D line got pushed around against apparently a beat up and by all accounts bad MAC team. I'm a little concerned.

 

[millah_22]

We were way more crisp in the season opener last year. The D line got pushed around against apparently a beat up and by all accounts bad MAC team. I'm a little concerned.

Iowa rarely rushed more than 4 people on passing downs.

 

[td77]

Iowa rarely rushed more than 4 people on passing downs.

What does that have to do with them running the ball at will?

 

[BioHawk]

Well, seeing as everyone is 0-0 in the division he's not wrong.

 

[The_Joker13]

The west is wide open. Iowa has as good of a shot as anyone at this point. Iowa my be the favorites to many, but that means dick right now.

 

[illhawkdvv]

I guess I'm one of the few that thought the West was wide open going into the season.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Iowa will win the west. You Sallys need to show some composure.

 

[soybean]

Anyone who doesn't understand why that Wisconsin win vaulted them into Big 10 West contention conversation by the talking heads doesn't understand the college football industry.

 

[blockm2]

Anyone who doesn't understand why that Wisconsin win vaulted them into Big 10 West contention conversation by the talking heads doesn't understand the college football industry.

I'm sorry, who else was in the conversation other than Iowa?

You imply that by being "vaulted into...contention" that they were not in contention this morning. Weren't Iowa and Wisconsin seen as the 2 best teams in the Big Ten west prior to today? Did something change?

 

[MepoDawg#]

Anyone who doesn't understand why that Wisconsin win vaulted them into Big 10 West contention conversation by the talking heads doesn't understand the college football industry.

A lot of people have wrote them off because they play @ Iowa and their crossovers are Michigan, MSU and OSU all in successive weeks I believe.

 

[MepoDawg#]

What does that have to do with them running the ball at will?

Missing Jewell. Had him it'd be different.

 

[83Hawk]

Wisconsin will be better than people think and be in the race at the end.

 

[ANYCHawk]

Wisconsin will be better than people think and be in the race at the end.

I'm not so sure. Having @Michigan, @MSU, Ohio State, @iowa in a four week span is crazy tough for any team.

Even if you go 2-2 in that stretch (all before november), that's still two league loses which means nearly zero room for error in your other games. That stretch alone might knock them out of the race before the end of the year.

 

[td77]

I'm not so sure. Having @Michigan, @MSU, Ohio State, @iowa in a four week span is crazy tough for any team.

Even if you go 2-2 in that stretch (all before november), that's still two league loses which means nearly zero room for error in your other games. That stretch alone might knock them out of the race before the end of the year.

What'd you think of Iowa's chances at the beginning of last year? Rhetorical question, but point being college football is very unpredictable and despite the scheduled challenges, Wisconsin might be better off then originally thought.

 

[ANYCHawk]

What'd you think of Iowa's chances at the beginning of last year? Rhetorical question, but point being college football is very unpredictable and despite the scheduled challenges, Wisconsin might be better off then originally thought.

Honestly last year i thought they'd win 8 or 9.

And you're right you have to play the game. But at this point, I have no reason to believe the believed top four teams won't be good. Even if Wisconsin is crazy good that is still a ridiculously tough schedule.

 

[lonewolf52]

I am curious to see how LSUs season plays out though.....is Wisconsin that good or is LSU not as good as people thought?

 

[SDHawkDoc]

As if Iowa was a lock for the title before yesterday????
The Hawks have a good shot, but they were hardly overwhelming favorites. And despite yesterday's piss poor outing by the defense, they've not suddenly fallen out of contention.

 

[The_Joker13]

I am curious to see how LSUs season plays out though.....is Wisconsin that good or is LSU not as good as people thought?

It's probably a little bit of both.

 

[soybean]

• Here is the 2016 pre-season Big10 West media poll...

1. Iowa 265 (33)
2. Nebraska 206 (3)
3. Wisconsin 194.5 (2)
4. Northwestern 171.5 (1)
5. Minnesota 132 (1)
6. Illinois 76.5
7. Purdue 46.5

 

[terrehawk]

What does that have to do with them running the ball at will?

No jewel?

They're definitely seem to be some assignment issues and I am also a bit concerned

I'm really concerned about our lack of a pass rush Beyond a little bit of chicken fighting and just pushing. Sure they only rushed 4 guys but only 1 player showed any pass rush ability and he will not be starting

 

[terrehawk]

Anyone who doesn't understand why that Wisconsin win vaulted them into Big 10 West contention conversation by the talking heads doesn't understand the college football industry.

Thanks Carnac the magnificent.

 

[terrehawk]

As if Iowa was a lock for the title before yesterday????
The Hawks have a good shot, but they were hardly overwhelming favorites. And despite yesterday's piss poor outing by the defense, they've not suddenly fallen out of contention.

"In the West, Iowa was the clear choice, more than the Buckeyes were:

• Iowa (32)

• Nebraska (3)

• Wisconsin (2)

• Iowa, Minnesota tie (1)

• Northwestern (1)

 

[Hawk_4shur]

I guess I am in the minority who agreed with the comment.

I agree with the comment as well.

 

[SoDakHawk]

Wisconsin beat a mighty SEC team, of course they have to be a contender in the BIG West. It would look terrible for a highly rated, pre-season NC contender, SEC blue blood to get beat by a weak BIG West also ran. Of course, in the very next breath the ESPN pundit said this loss does not end LSUs national title hopes.