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Post by twinegarden on Oct 11, 2008 13:26:56 GMT -6
It all comes down to not making the play when it matters.
Go hawks!!!
I'll bet anyone 50 bucks that we beat either Wisconsin or Penn State.
Any takers?
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Post by NOTTHOR on Oct 11, 2008 13:57:52 GMT -6
I won't take the bet. We looked good today, and the Big Ten is very mediocre. Talent is very evenly spread in the league and we should be no worse than 6-1 right now. Hopefully, today's game was our turning point. Ferentz always gags a game or a few games early in the season and the team generally has gotten better over the course of the season. We could win the rest of our home games, but we could lose them all pretty easily, too. It will depend on which offense shows up next week.
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Post by Dr. Doofenshmirtz (Heywood) on Oct 11, 2008 14:08:13 GMT -6
I was saying after last week that Iowa is one of the top 3 teams in the Big 10 this year if we didn't have the mistakes. I think they proved it today. If this effort continues over the next 5 games we will be 9-3 (6-2).
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Post by twinegarden on Oct 11, 2008 16:14:18 GMT -6
I was saying after last week that Iowa is one of the top 3 teams in the Big 10 this year if we didn't have the mistakes. I think they proved it today. If this effort continues over the next 5 games we will be 9-3 (6-2). That would kick a ton of ass. |
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Post by hawkeyescott on Oct 11, 2008 20:45:08 GMT -6
I was saying after last week that Iowa is one of the top 3 teams in the Big 10 this year if we didn't have the mistakes. I think they proved it today. If this effort continues over the next 5 games we will be 9-3 (6-2). I think they will go 4-1 as Penn St looks pretty fucking good right now and finish 8-4 (5-3) with a trip to either the Outback bowl or Alamo. Just think were we would be if KF didn't fuck around with the QB situation and just made RS the starter in game 1. |
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Post by Norm "racerhawk" Parker on Oct 11, 2008 22:06:04 GMT -6
I was saying after last week that Iowa is one of the top 3 teams in the Big 10 this year if we didn't have the mistakes. I think they proved it today. If this effort continues over the next 5 games we will be 9-3 (6-2). I think they will go 4-1 as Penn St looks pretty fucking good right now and finish 8-4 (5-3) with a trip to either the Outback bowl or Alamo. If they do that, I'm buying all of you sick bastards a round of drinks. I won't care because I'll be really happy. Just think were we would be if KF didn't f**k around with the QB situation and just made RS the starter in game 1. |
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Post by mattahawk on Oct 13, 2008 9:11:53 GMT -6
I was saying after last week that Iowa is one of the top 3 teams in the Big 10 this year if we didn't have the mistakes. I think they proved it today. If this effort continues over the next 5 games we will be 9-3 (6-2). I think they will go 4-1 as Penn St looks pretty fucking good right now and finish 8-4 (5-3) with a trip to either the Outback bowl or Alamo. Just think were we would be if KF didn't f**k around with the QB situation and just made RS the starter in game 1. Exactly!! KF was to concerned about hurting JC's feelings to do the right thing. Damn him. If he would have just stuck with him right off the bat RS would have had the fumblitis out of the way by the Pitt or NW game and we win at least 1 or 2 more. Twine, their is a big difference right now between Wisky and PSU to take that kind of bet. If greene is healthy I think we beat wisky. I also think PSU is going to ROLL on OSU. Really looking forward to that game. It should be natioally televised so we will get to see OSU get their asses handed to them. |
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Post by NotMyKid on Oct 13, 2008 10:17:40 GMT -6
I hate to say this but we will get beat by Penn St. and lose another game we shouldn't.
7-5 in a year we should have gone 10-2 or at worst 9-3.
Michigan St. is the 17th best team in the country?
What an f'ing joke!
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Post by ignatiusreilly on Oct 13, 2008 11:53:49 GMT -6
Penn St. will probably beat Iowa. But it *could* be a competetive game. That would be awesome. I predicted a NC game for Penn State when they were ranked #12. Actually I have $5 riding on it.
I have a feeling by the end of this year Iowa will be able to beat any team. Too bad we lost those three games. We could beat those teams 9 times out of 10 at this point. Oh well, that's what you get with a young QB splitting time with an under-talented one.
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Post by NotMyKid on Oct 14, 2008 7:54:29 GMT -6
Penn St. will probably beat Iowa. But it *could* be a competetive game. That would be awesome. I predicted a NC game for Penn State when they were ranked #12. Actually I have $5 riding on it. I have a feeling by the end of this year Iowa will be able to beat any team. Too bad we lost those three games. We could beat those teams 9 times out of 10 at this point. Oh well, that's what you get with a young QB splitting time with an under-talented one. I know people like to hate on Jake but last time I checked he didn't turn the ball over 5 times vs. NW and MSU. |
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Post by ignatiusreilly on Oct 14, 2008 8:34:03 GMT -6
I wasn't one of those haters. I always hoped for the best with him. But looking at the progress or lack of progress he made in his career I think it's safe to say his talent level was not what we expected it to be. Had Stanzi been the QB from game 1, I don't think he fumbles that many times.
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Post by isu is shit on Oct 14, 2008 12:15:39 GMT -6
I really like your guys' optimisim. Unfortunately, because Iowa is so inconsistent, I'm not that optimistic. Twine, I'll take that bet.
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Post by twinegarden on Oct 14, 2008 13:42:53 GMT -6
I really like your guys' optimisim. Unfortunately, because Iowa is so inconsistent, I'm not that optimistic. Twine, I'll take that bet. OK, if you are serious I'm shaking your virtual hand. |
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Post by ignatiusreilly on Oct 15, 2008 11:12:35 GMT -6
I don't think Iowa's Bend, don't Break D will be able to shut down PSU's passing game, but I think they'll do fine against their run. The key will be Red Zone defense. The offense is looking solid if there are no turnovers. They might be able to score some points on PSU. I think the key will be keeping PSU out of the end zone as much as possible in order to have it be close in the 4th Quarter. A couple favorable bounces and a timely turnover or two and Iowa just might eek one out.
But I have a feeling Twine that your $50 is riding on this Saturday's game.
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Post by Mr Olympia on Oct 15, 2008 12:05:12 GMT -6
penn state, no. they're better than Iowa. They'll have to come out very flat for Iowa to win. Wisconsin is very beatable. Wisconsin will fire off their full arsenal in an attempt to save their season so Iowa had better be ready for that..
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Post by twinegarden on Oct 15, 2008 13:36:39 GMT -6
I don't think Iowa's Bend, don't Break D will be able to shut down PSU's passing game, but I think they'll do fine against their run. The key will be Red Zone defense. The offense is looking solid if there are no turnovers. They might be able to score some points on PSU. I think the key will be keeping PSU out of the end zone as much as possible in order to have it be close in the 4th Quarter. A couple favorable bounces and a timely turnover or two and Iowa just might eek one out. But I have a feeling Twine that your $50 is riding on this Saturday's game. I fully agree with that, if we do lose this weekend I won't be feeling very optimistic. Either way, isuisshit hasn't fully accepted the bet yet. |
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Post by roxxstar on Oct 17, 2008 9:27:41 GMT -6
I'll take the bet if Isuzu doesn't.
I want to believe that we figured it out and turned it around. But then I remember that I'm an Iowa fan and a Cubs fan. Things don't work out for us.
(And with that, Debbie Downer goes back to work)
BTW Twine, I'm still up $50 from last time I stick it in you. (Disc golf)
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Post by thunderhawk on Oct 17, 2008 9:27:47 GMT -6
We should beat Wisconsin. They are banged up and demoralized, and we are on the upswing.
Penn State will kick our ass though.
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Post by twinegarden on Oct 17, 2008 14:11:03 GMT -6
I'll take the bet if Isuzu doesn't. I want to believe that we figured it out and turned it around. But then I remember that I'm an Iowa fan and a Cubs fan. Things don't work out for us. (And with that, Debbie Downer goes back to work) BTW Twine, I'm still up $50 from last time I stick it in you. (Disc golf) OK, it's a deal. isuisshit didn't ever respond to me confirming his bet so I'll assume that one is off. (Watch, we'll lose and he'll say it was a deal). Remember though, if Iowa beats Wisky OR Penn State, I win the bet. |
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Post by cmonhox on Oct 17, 2008 14:46:22 GMT -6
Penn St. will probably beat Iowa. But it *could* be a competetive game. That would be awesome. I predicted a NC game for Penn State when they were ranked #12. Actually I have $5 riding on it. I have a feeling by the end of this year Iowa will be able to beat any team. Too bad we lost those three games. We could beat those teams 9 times out of 10 at this point. Oh well, that's what you get with a young QB splitting time with an under-talented one. I know people like to hate on Jake but last time I checked he didn't turn the ball over 5 times vs. NW and MSU. Hard to turn the ball over when the passes are either: *hitting turf first, *or 5 yards above or behind the nearest receiver/ defender, *or the WR has to back track 20 yards on a long streak play. Though it's true, Jake never turned the ball over in a critical moment.....[cough, cough] Pitt [cough, cough]. ;D |
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Post by Norm "racerhawk" Parker on Oct 19, 2008 20:29:21 GMT -6
Penn St. will probably beat Iowa. But it *could* be a competetive game. That would be awesome. I predicted a NC game for Penn State when they were ranked #12. Actually I have $5 riding on it. I have a feeling by the end of this year Iowa will be able to beat any team. Too bad we lost those three games. We could beat those teams 9 times out of 10 at this point. Oh well, that's what you get with a young QB splitting time with an under-talented one. I know people like to hate on Jake but last time I checked he didn't turn the ball over 5 times vs. NW and MSU. Stanzi is a SOPHOMORE, and is already proving that the decision to play him was the correct one. He will only improve over the next month and the next two YEARS. He is making passes that Jake just couldn't make. Jake throws balls at 110mph and at the kneecaps. He's just a tough guy to love as as a QB. He may be a great guy, but he's not a good QB. Stanzi will still make mistakes, but the guy can help the team put points on the board. He has a lot of work to do but he's improving each week, I think. He's number 2 in the conference in passing efficiency. That's pretty good for a soph. I hope I'm right, and that the whole offense continues to improve. They just seem much more calm with him at the helm. I know I am. |
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Post by mattahawk on Oct 19, 2008 21:38:29 GMT -6
Penn St. will probably beat Iowa. But it *could* be a competetive game. That would be awesome. I predicted a NC game for Penn State when they were ranked #12. Actually I have $5 riding on it. I have a feeling by the end of this year Iowa will be able to beat any team. Too bad we lost those three games. We could beat those teams 9 times out of 10 at this point. Oh well, that's what you get with a young QB splitting time with an under-talented one. I know people like to hate on Jake but last time I checked he didn't turn the ball over 5 times vs. NW and MSU. It's tough to blame all 5 of those on him. The interception on the goal-line greene was being held like a MoFo. The guy was practically sitting on him. Maybe 3 of them, but even then they were his first starts against real competition - ISU. |
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Post by cmonhox on Oct 20, 2008 6:59:04 GMT -6
Would we really be 7-0 if RS had been named the starter earlier?
Hard to say. He sure struggled against ISU and don't think we would've won that one without JC's drive.
Sure, it could've been different if RS had gotten more playing time & experience in the first 2 games. Whose to say though he still doesn't have those learning curves and we end up with the same disappointments in the games we lost.
That and factor in we'd still have KOK screwing things up from a playcalling perspective in those games too.
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Post by NOTTHOR on Oct 20, 2008 7:43:34 GMT -6
Hey Norm - FYI Drew Tate was unbelievable as a sophomore, too. Unbelievable. Then, as our outstanding QB Coach Kenny "taught" him more about the offense and the position of QB, many Hawk fans were begging for Jake. Moral of the story is this: DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH OFFSEASON IMPROVEMENT FROM THE QB POSITION. IT HAS NOT HAPPENED YET UNDER THIS STAFF. McCann - Uhhhh. Banks - Juco transfer already ready for the bigs Chandler - Juco transfer, steered clear of Kenny's help Tate - Great sophomore season, played okay junior season, but never really trended upward as fans thought and hoped he would Christensen - did you see any improvement from '07 to '08??? Stanzi -  |
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Post by ignatiusreilly on Oct 22, 2008 21:08:52 GMT -6
Hey Norm - FYI Drew Tate was unbelievable as a sophomore, too. Unbelievable. Then, as our outstanding QB Coach Kenny "taught" him more about the offense and the position of QB, many Hawk fans were begging for Jake. Moral of the story is this: DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH OFFSEASON IMPROVEMENT FROM THE QB POSITION. IT HAS NOT HAPPENED YET UNDER THIS STAFF. McCann - Uhhhh. Banks - Juco transfer already ready for the bigs Chandler - Juco transfer, steered clear of Kenny's help Tate - Great sophomore season, played okay junior season, but never really trended upward as fans thought and hoped he would Christensen - did you see any improvement from '07 to '08??? Stanzi - Stanzi loses King and Kroul on Defense and most likely Shonn Greene and he's going to have a much much tougher schedule next year. I wouldn't be surprised at all if he *appears* to regress. Is Brodell gone after this year? |
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