OK - who wins the game on Sept. 9th ?
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We don't even have 500-page threads dedicated to ISU stuff... The only reason threads are that long is because the UI fans usually re-bump those threads repeatedly, including when new threads come around.
If ISU wins, I predict a lot less posting from Iowa fans for a few weeks. If Iowa wins, I predict the same ones to continue to be tools.
Either way, I'm getting hammered drunk on September 9th. I'm going to be like Charlie, just hoping no one spikes my drink with acid.
Either way, I'm getting hammered drunk on September 9th. I'm going to be like Charlie, just hoping no one spikes my drink with acid.
You should just call them out, no need to protect that poster. If you really don't feel like calling them out, you could just link it.
TIA.
Unfortunately, I think the game is going to go a lot like the 2015 one in Ames.
ISU will play better in the 1st half with the home crowd and adrenaline. In 2015, ISU led 17-10 at the half. This year I think it will be ISU up 21-10.
But I fear in the 2nd half, when our team comes out to a half filled stadium with no energy, because fans from both sides will still be drinking in the parking lot, that we'll come out somewhat flat and eventually both of Iowa's superior lines will wear us down in the 4th qtr. like in 2015 and they will come out with a win.
In the 2nd half, Iowa will outscore us 21-7, and win 31-28.
ISU had a chance in 2015 at the end of the 1st half to probably win the game, but blew it. ISU had just scored a TD with 2:24 left in the half. Crowd was going crazy. ISU kicks off, and Desmond King receives the kick and steps out of bounds on his own 1 yd line. So the crowd is going even more insane. A few plays later, Beathard rolls out to throw, nobody is open, he nearly gets sacked for a safety, but barely escapes and runs for a 57 yd gain.
Had ISU either got that safety, or forced the punt and then added some more points, I think the game would have been about over. But yet again, ISU blew it.
If the opportunities like that come again this year, ISU must take advantage of them. If so, we could pull it out. But I'll believe in ISU making those critical plays again when I see it.
ISU will play better in the 1st half with the home crowd and adrenaline. In 2015, ISU led 17-10 at the half. This year I think it will be ISU up 21-10.
But I fear in the 2nd half, when our team comes out to a half filled stadium with no energy, because fans from both sides will still be drinking in the parking lot, that we'll come out somewhat flat and eventually both of Iowa's superior lines will wear us down in the 4th qtr. like in 2015 and they will come out with a win.
In the 2nd half, Iowa will outscore us 21-7, and win 31-28.
ISU had a chance in 2015 at the end of the 1st half to probably win the game, but blew it. ISU had just scored a TD with 2:24 left in the half. Crowd was going crazy. ISU kicks off, and Desmond King receives the kick and steps out of bounds on his own 1 yd line. So the crowd is going even more insane. A few plays later, Beathard rolls out to throw, nobody is open, he nearly gets sacked for a safety, but barely escapes and runs for a 57 yd gain.
Had ISU either got that safety, or forced the punt and then added some more points, I think the game would have been about over. But yet again, ISU blew it.
If the opportunities like that come again this year, ISU must take advantage of them. If so, we could pull it out. But I'll believe in ISU making those critical plays again when I see it.
I wouldn't be surprised if ISU wins, but I don't see them scoring more than 30 points. With the exception of the triple OT game ISU hasn't reached 30 points in this matchup since 2002.
Since this is a prediction thread though I will go with Iowa 31 ISU 17. I expect Iowa's DL and LB to contain the ISU offense for the most part. Put pressure on Park and make him throw under duress. He's not very accurate so I hope Iowa blitzes early and often (wishful thinking).
Since this is a prediction thread though I will go with Iowa 31 ISU 17. I expect Iowa's DL and LB to contain the ISU offense for the most part. Put pressure on Park and make him throw under duress. He's not very accurate so I hope Iowa blitzes early and often (wishful thinking).
I guess it depends on your definition of accurate. He only completed more than 56% of his passes in three games: San Jose State, Kansas, and Texas Tech. Those were also arguably their three easiest games depending how you view UNI.
I could have completed 60%+ against the #125 (Tech), #114 (kState), #111 (OU), #104 (WVU) pass defenses in the nation.
The best pass defense Park faced in the Big12 was Kansas. LOL, this is serious, Kansas had the best pass D in the Big12 at #54. YIKES, talk about a defense optional league!
Iowa will be 1-2 in non con and struggle to win 3 to 4 more conference games against a week schedule.
There were a lot of really good passing offenses in the Big 12. So it hurt defensive ratings. The bowl games exposed the Big 10 has a defense optional league.
Facing great pass offenses every week will definitely skew the numbers. Eight Big 12 teams in the top 50. Purdue, Indiana and Penn State for you. Lol, Purdue had the best pass offense in the B1G at #21. Yikes talk about offense optional league.
I'm stating facts. Clearly you guys can't get it the first or the hundredth time, so we will just keep telling you the facts until you get it or go away. I don't care who's "material" it is, I will tell you the truth when you spew nonsense.
I'm gonna get all my predicting out here at once. I'll even do a bonus round: way too early 2018. The fronts are too green this year. 35-28 Hawks. If ISU takes it, 7 wins are on the table, but until that happens I'll stick to 5-7. Currently have UNI, Akron, and Kansas as wins, and two more out of Tech, TCU, Baylor, Texas, and K-State. The only games I totally can't see us winning are OU and on the road at 'Neers. I'd pick OSU 85% of the time, with JTS providing a puncher's chance.
2018 sets up for a potentially great year. Home games: Jackrabbits, Akron, Tech (new coach, bye Kliff), Baylor (rebuild), K-State (we finally get them). That's 4.5 wins out of 5. From @UT, @TCU, OU, @OSU it would be a bonus to snag one. That's still leaves @Kansas, @iowa and home against WVU to get 6 and above. Low: 5-7, High: 8-4. My over/under: 6.5. Prediction: 7-5.
2018 sets up for a potentially great year. Home games: Jackrabbits, Akron, Tech (new coach, bye Kliff), Baylor (rebuild), K-State (we finally get them). That's 4.5 wins out of 5. From @UT, @TCU, OU, @OSU it would be a bonus to snag one. That's still leaves @Kansas, @iowa and home against WVU to get 6 and above. Low: 5-7, High: 8-4. My over/under: 6.5. Prediction: 7-5.