True, and since that MSU game the defense seems to be playing with a bit of an edge like they have something to prove. They were pretty feisty several times Saturday night, you could tell they were fired up.
UCLA Will Be Difficult For Iowa To Beat
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Yeah, I find it hard to believe anyone has played a tougher schedule. Road trips to Hawaii, Nebraska, LSU, PSU, Rutgers. Home games v. Current #1 and #8. Road tilts v. #6 and #14
They might actually stomp Iowa given the west coast ghosts.
Not a chance that happens. First off, Cade has to get cleared, and even if he was cleared starting today, the prep already started on Sunday because of the Friday game time. So no way they are going to take Cade from being in concussion protocol to starting a Friday night game, on the road.
And even as stubborn as KF has been, he's not pulling a guy that's been responsible for 79 points in his last 7 quarters.
I watched UCLA/Nebraska last night and UCLA looked pretty good, especially the QB. But I do think Nebraska wore them down toward the end of the game but the game was in Nebraska, so... They have some very good athletes on both sides of the ball but tend to lack discipline which kept Nebraska in the game. Iowa will have to play well and physically beat them to win IMO.
I’m a fan of a team run by Kirk Ferentz for a quarter century. I’m a battered wife and prisoner of circumstance here, and I’m resigned to believing the worst is right around the corner with respect to his QB decisions. He’s going to do it again, I just feel it.
Again, WE can overlook whom ever we want, But I'll guarantee you that the players and staff will not be overlooking the Bruins. Their last two wins will assure that we won't be taking them lightly....
Washington only punted once and we beat the pants off them. Context is everything...
Upon further research, UCLA doesn't really have a bad loss on their schedule. The 4-point loss at home to Minnesota as probably their worst loss, and they were beating Minnesota 10-0 at half.
Otherwise, their other 4 losses have been against....
#1 Oregon
#6 Penn State
#8 Indiana
#14 LSU (17-17 at half)
They are probably pretty good against the run if they are 11th in nation in rushing defense considering they've played those 4 ranked teams plus Minnesota and Rutgers who also like to run.
Otherwise, their other 4 losses have been against....
#1 Oregon
#6 Penn State
#8 Indiana
#14 LSU (17-17 at half)
They are probably pretty good against the run if they are 11th in nation in rushing defense considering they've played those 4 ranked teams plus Minnesota and Rutgers who also like to run.
I get it, man! But even this is one he's not gonna eff up! 😀
They will this Saturday. Wisky had a poor run defense. The question is can they be effective doing it. I'm more confident of that today than I was with Cade, but it's still very much an unknown.
the one upside of kirk’s propensity for qb malfeasance is that ucla will have to split their time prepping for 2 qbs…
The Hawks have hit the over in nearly every game this year, so if you've been betting the under you've lost $$$$.
UCLA is #92 in scoring defense. When looking at yardage stats, I'm wondering if they're sufficiently skewed that the Bruins really aren't so tough against the run. Maybe they're so bad against the pass that their opponents attack their weakness, or perhaps the opponents have primarily been pass-first teams. UCLA has faced the third fewest rushing attempts this season. It's also worth noting that some teams have had no trouble running the ball against them (e.g., Rutgers).
Yes, the Hawks should pass more this game, but not necessarily because they won't be able to run.
Yes, the Hawks should pass more this game, but not necessarily because they won't be able to run.
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Hawks have played exactly one half of good football on the road so far this year. That’s it. Combine that with UCLA having a stout run defense and a record that doesn’t represent how they’ve played, I’m squarely in the camp that Iowa needs to play a squeaky clean game to get the win.
Granted, none of our road games had the benefit of Sully at QB - but we haven’t seen him play on the road yet either. He’ll need to protect the ball bigtime imo.
I’m optimistic - but very cautious.
Granted, none of our road games had the benefit of Sully at QB - but we haven’t seen him play on the road yet either. He’ll need to protect the ball bigtime imo.
I’m optimistic - but very cautious.
I am definitely sure the coaches are aware of this. The coaches will be working on some pass patterns for sure that can work against UCLA and maybe Sully can run enough to keep the ucla defense off balance.
We sure need a top effort from every player and coach just because of the short week and the travel as well as another nite game. On defense the hawks might be in CASH all game
I think hawks win by 7-10 because ucla has been called undisciplined.
If you dig deeper, UCLA’s rush defense is a little bit of fool’s gold. PSU was without Singleton and that was probably UCLA’s best effort against an actual rushing attack (top 40 in YPG/YPC). Otherwise, Rutgers and Oregon both ran it effectively, and neither of those rushing attacks are what I would call “dangerous”. The other teams on the schedule are using the run game mostly as a distraction (yes, even Minnesota).
If they hold us 0.5 yards per carry under our average, it will still be a long night for them. Lester might have to call some more QB run game to get them softened up, but that matchup will decide the game.
If they hold us 0.5 yards per carry under our average, it will still be a long night for them. Lester might have to call some more QB run game to get them softened up, but that matchup will decide the game.
Before the season started I had this game tagged as the TRAP game and one of our two losses.
Fortunately, I've been wrong a lot this season when it comes to Iowa football.
Fortunately, I've been wrong a lot this season when it comes to Iowa football.
I see from the game notes that Iowa is 2-7 all-time against UCLA. Because I attended both of the wins, maybe the team needs to get me to the game.
Bruins will throw the ball a lot,.. Should present opportunities for both them, and us...
What every team needs to do, every game. No turnovers and keep everything in front of you.
See...You guys are playing checkers while Kirk is playing 3D chess. UCLA would never be expecting that he would be so ****ing dumb as to start Cade in this game. Kirk'll show 'em!
Am I sensing a gofundme in your very near future?
Do you disagree that Kirk Ferentz has a history of absolutely stupid QB decisions?
As long as KJ doesn't fumble 4 times we will beat them.
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