My biggest concerns besides injuries this season are temperatures and weather, especially weather. Every team will have to deal with it, but it will affect some teams more than others. The two phases of the game that will likely be most impacted are the passing game and special teams. Of all the years to have the best group of WRs, it sucks to be starting this late in the season when wind, rain, and snow could affect the passing game, especially with a new QB who happens to be from California. But probably even more concerning will be the kicking games. Under good weather conditions, Iowa probably would have had an advantage over most teams in the B10. But with wind and rain and snow, Duncan could be somewhat neutralized. He is incredibly accurate, but I don't recall him having the leg strength that Recinos had and that could be an issue on longer kicks with bad weather.
I bring all of this up because there has been far too much optimism here lately -- I'm kidding, I'm kidding! lol, it's good to talk actual football again.
I bring all of this up because there has been far too much optimism here lately -- I'm kidding, I'm kidding! lol, it's good to talk actual football again.
